Chess
Playing chess develops logic, critical thinking, and creativity by creating “if this, then that” scenarios, requiring players to imagine each possibility’s potential moves, alternatives, and outcomes.
The Round Rock ISD enrichment department hosts several US Chess Federation (USCF) rated chess tournaments each year.
UIL A+ Academics
Elementary – Students in grades 2 through 5 experience working together, applying, and expanding their classroom lessons in an interactive, team-focused format that promotes enjoyable learning. Participants develop a deeper understanding of their coursework through eight fun, competitive events. Students meet weekly after school and can increase frequency before competitions. Meeting dates and times will vary by campus. Teams compete and campuses can earn Elementary University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics placement rankings in chess puzzles, creative writing, music memory, number sense, oral reading, ready writing, spelling, and storytelling. The top ranked campuses receive a trophy.
Middle – Students in grades 6 through 8 experience working together, applying, and expanding their classroom lessons in an interactive, team-focused format that promotes a joy of learning. Participants develop a deeper understanding of their coursework through 12 fun, competitive events. Students meet weekly after school and can increase frequency before competitions. Meeting times will vary by campus.
Teams compete and campuses can earn Middle School University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics placement rankings in calculator applications; chess puzzles; dictionary skills; impromptu speaking; listening skills; maps, graphs, and charts; number sense, oral reading, ready writing, spelling; science; and social studies. The top three ranked campuses receive a trophy.
Robotics
Elementary school robotics involves design, construction, basic circuitry, and basic programming. Elementary robotics is available at all campuses who choose to participate. Students in grades 4 and 5 work together in teams experiencing successes, failures, and restarts with LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime Robots. At the end of the program, families are invited to a showcase where students present and demonstrate their robotic skills. Availability, meeting dates, and times vary by campus.
Middle school robotics is available at all schools who choose to particpate. Up to 30 students in grades 6-8 meet weekly after-school. Students work together designing, constructing, and programming with VEX® EXP and VEX® V5 equipment. Teams will plan, strategize, problem-solve, and manage the robotics build process. Students may have the opportunity to compete in local VEX® Robotics competitions.
Spanish Academic Meet
Dual Language students in grades 2 through 5 compete in events such as: escritura acelerada y escritura creativa (accelerated and creative writing), lectura en voz alta (reading aloud), narración de cuentos (storytelling), and ortografía (spelling) events at the Spanish Academic Meet. Students meet weekly after school to practice skills that complement and expand their experience in the classroom. Meeting dates and times vary by campus and may increase in frequency to prepare for competitions.
The Spanish Academic Meet is a unique and dynamic competition promoting confidence and biliteracy. The top teams earn a trophy for their campus.
Texas Elementary Art Meet
Do you have an aspiring fourth or fifth-grade artist who enjoys creating and competing?
The Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM) is a standards-based elementary art event that uses the quality guidelines of the middle and high school Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), while considering the needs of young artists. Students submit a piece of art and an artist’s statement for evaluation. They receive constructive feedback for their literary and expressive process. Students may receive a ribbon or certificate for their submissions.
Student Leadership Summit
A Round Rock ISD exclusive. Student leaders from the District’s 35 elementary schools meet for a day of fun activities, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions promoting leadership. The Student Leadership Summit is held annually in the Fall. Round Rock ISD staff, community, and secondary students host, volunteer, and lead sessions. Participating students are student leaders on their campuses. If your student is interested in this event, please encourage them to seek information from the campus student council sponsor
Round Rock ISD Enrichment
16255 Great Oaks Dr. Ste. #700
Round Rock, TX 78681
512-464-4112
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