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Girls Basketball
Our Bears Basketball Team is one of our organized co-ed sports. The program is available for boys and girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 centers around the fundamentals of basketball and athletic development.
Basketball tryouts are held twice a year, once in the fall and again in late winter. Students will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of how to handle a basketball and the concept of dribbling and shooting; but beginners are welcomed and encouraged. There may be a one time $15 registration fee and uniforms are usually loaned to the players for the duration of the season. Students who make the team are expected to attend weekly practices after school and all Saturday games. Transportation is not provided by the school therefore parents are responsible for making arrangements for games. The 2021-2022 fall tryout dates will be announced in September. Parents who are interested in volunteering as a coach or assistant coach, please contact the office, 313-886-2611.
Schedule
Coach
Season January-April
Saturday games
Practice: Mon-Fri. 3 p.m.-5 p.m
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Boys Basketball
Our Bears Basketball Team is one of our organized co-ed sports. The program is available for boys and girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 centers around the fundamentals of basketball and athletic development.
Basketball tryouts are held twice a year, once in the fall and again in late winter. Students will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of how to handle a basketball and the concept of dribbling and shooting; but beginners are welcomed and encouraged. There may be a one time $15 registration fee and uniforms are usually loaned to the players for the duration of the season. Students who make the team are expected to attend weekly practices after school and all Saturday games. Transportation is not provided by the school therefore parents are responsible for making arrangements for games. The 2021-2022 fall tryout dates will be announced in September. Parents who are interested in volunteering as a coach or assistant coach, please contact the office, 313-886-2611.
Schedule
Coach
Season September-December
Saturday games
Practice: Mon-Fri. 3 p.m.-5 p.m
After School
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Ornithology Club
Students at Ronald Brown have been a part of the ornithology club for the past three years. Ronald Brown has partnered with Dave Watkins and the group Saving Birds thru Habitat to have students learn about birds and how to identify birds by sound and shape. The Ornithology Club was established through this partnership and has grown over the years. The students in the club have planted various plants around campus to attract certain birds. They continue to learn how to attract birds and provide for birds throughout the year. Students who are interested in joining the ornithology club can contact Ms. Jones (A206), Ms. Taylor (A206), or Mrs. Shadbolt (A214)
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21st Century
21st Century is a program offered through Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and is partnered with DPSCD. Sixth through eighth grade students who are registered and selected to participate in this after school program will have the opportunity to particpate in various programs throughout the week.
Monday through Thursday from 2:40pm through 5:40pm.
Registration
Available in the main office
Contact
Kalaundra Hall
(313) 713-4662
khall@waynemetro.org- Academic Enrichment
- STEM
- Social Emotional Learning
- Physical Fitness
- Art
- Games
- Field Trips
- Free Snacks & Dinner
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Photography
The students in the Digital Photography Club are capturing memories, building self pride, and a viable skill. These students are learning the art of digital photography. These boys and girls are hard workers and are filled with determination. They are learning to apply strategies to capture great moments that happen in and around our school. The Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month under the guidance of Ms. Jones (A206), Ms. Taylor (A205), Ms. Pope (A109).
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Safety Patrol
The students are selected from upper elementary and middle school based on grades and behavior. Members of the Safety Patrol must remain in good academic standing in all subject areas and model good behavioral choices. Discipline referrals will result in dismissal from safety patrol.
Duties include:
- Hallway monitoring
- Assisting students to and from the bus
- Helping students get to class or designated areas without running
Duties begin promptly at 7:15 a.m. and end at 3:00 a.m. daily.
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History Dectives
History Detectives is an after school club designed to take a deeper look into the area of Social Studies. We often take journeys through the mysteries in history utilizing hands-on activities, technology, arts & crafts, puzzles, and games. We also integrate community outreach projects to teach the students about being philanthropists in their school. The club is targeted for students in grades 5-8 with a maximum of 20 students. The club meets on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 5:00. Students who are interested in joining History Detectives can talk to Mrs. Mack (A121)
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Play Works
The Playworks program allows students to engage in health, constructive play through team games and recess. The goals to improve our student's physical health, social and emotional learning. Coach Gee meets with all K-th grade students every week and emphasizes the Six Playworks principles.
1. Every kid has the opportunity to play from the classroom to the playground
2. Kids get to choose games that make them happy.
3. Kids have the right tools to resolve playful conflicts on their own.
4. Adults play alongside kids to model and support positive interactions.
5. Play is not treated as a reward that can be taken.
6. Everyone is welcome to join the game and play together!
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Garden Club
The Garden Club has been a part of Ronald Brown for the past 5 years. Mrs. Karim, Mrs. Kinney, and Ms. Reed work diligently with about 12 students to teach the students about gardening, working together, and eating healthy. The Garden club meets on Tuesdays from 2:45 until 5:00. The students maintains the green house and several raised gardens on the school's campus. Students are able to sign up for Garden Club during open house. They may also inquire about joining the club by talking to Mrs. Mack (A121)