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Come and Join the Fun!!
Walnut Hill Elementary offers a variety of programs for students before, after, and during school hours. These programs are independent from their instructional learning time, and offer students the ability to extend their learning about something they already know or learn something completely new. They engage students and encourage them to use their creative minds to create, design, and produce new things. Below you will find a list of Extra-curricular Clubs and Activities available to students at WHE.Extra-curricular Programs and Activities- Chess Club
- Cheer
- Debate
- Esports
- Academic Pentathalon
- Folklorico
- Destination Imagination
- TMSCA (Texas Math Science Coaches Association)
- Lone Star Challenge
- UIL Competitions
- Robotics
- Chinese Culture
**Please note that not all activities are available to all grade levels.**
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Chinese Culture
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Chess Club K-2
Sponsor: Ms. Lingow, klingowmarroquin@dallasisd.orgWHILA Chess Club is an engaging and educational opportunity for students in grades K-2. Chess is not only a fun and intellectually stimulating game but also a fantastic way to develop critical thinking skills, concentration, and sportsmanship.Here’s what your child can expect from our Chess Club:- Learning the fundamentals of chess, including the rules and strategies.
- Playing chess matches with fellow students to apply what they’ve learned.
- Developing problem-solving abilities and enhancing cognitive skills.
- Fostering social interaction and making new friends who share a common interest.
- Building confidence and resilience through a challenging and rewarding game.
Chess Club meetings will be a blend of instruction, practice, and friendly competition, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for your child to thrive. We believe that participation in our Chess Club can be a valuable addition to your child's educational journey. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to develop essential life skills while having a great time. -
Chess Club 3-5
Sponsors:
Mr. Cruz, ivcruz@dallasisd.org
Mr. Chacin, dchacin@dallasisd.org
The chess club aims to instill a love for the game of chess in our students. Also known as 'The Game of Kings,' chess helps students problem solve, strategize, and learn how to deal with success and defeat in healthy ways. It also provides them with the opportunity to cultivate a lifelong healthy hobby.
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Chess Club MS
Sponsor: Mr. Posner, jposner@dallasisd.org
In middle school chess, all skill levels are welcome. Each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm we will learn or practice a new skill or strategy on ChessKid.com and then play a live game with other students in the club.
We have two tournaments during the year on Saturday, November 11th at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy and Saturday, April 20th at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy. By joining the chess club, students are committing to attend the tournament if they are selected. We can only take 10 students to the tournament, so if we have more than 10 students in the club, we will have a club tournament to determine which players will attend the district tournaments.
There will also be a few additional tournament opportunities throughout the year if we have enough interest from the team. When these tournaments are announced, I’ll send information via Remind. The Remind code for Chess Club is whilamsc.
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Cheer 4-5
Sponsor:
Ms. Menchaca, mamenchaca@dallasisd.org
Ms. Maldonado, gamaldonado@dallasisd.org
Our cheerleaders will not be competing; this club is to expose girls to cheer and have fun. We will meet on Mondays after school starting on Sept. 25th. The club is currently closed so we are not accepting any more students.
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Debate MS
Sponsors:Mr. Lee, elee@dallasisd.orgMs. Williams, annettawilliams@dallasisd.orgThe Middle school debate team gives students, the opportunity to lean public speaking strategies, In addition it sharpens theirresearch skills as they are debating both sides of a current assigned issue. When they Join Debate they become members ofthe National Speech and Debate Association. Furthermore, this allows them to earn points toward National competitions.In debate we have six meets per year, and we meet each Monday from 3:30 to 4:15. We hope to see you Join our club. -
Esports 4-5
Sponsor: Ms. Lingow, klingowmarroquin@dallasisd.orgWHILA Esports Club is an exciting opportunity for students in grades 4-5 to engage in competitive gaming while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking.Here's what your child can expect from our Esports Club:- Participation in organized, district-wide video game competitions, including popular titles suitable for their age group, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart, Rocket League, and Fortnite.
- Team-building exercises that emphasize collaboration and communication.
- Developing strategic thinking and decision-making skills through gameplay.
- Learning responsible gaming habits and online etiquette.
- Building friendships with peers who share a passion for gaming.
We believe that our Esports Club offers a unique and exciting way for your child to engage with technology and peers in a positive and educational manner. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to develop teamwork, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills.
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Esports 6-7
Sponsor: Mr. Vertel, jvertelangarita@dallasisd.org
Esports, also known as eSports, e-Sports, egames, or electronic sports is an organized competitive video gaming. It primarily involves teams/schools competing against each other in tournaments for a District prize. Functionally, it’s the same as traditional sports. Top-level athletes are constantly vying for the top spots in their sport, or game, of choice.
In the U.S., over 600 colleges and universities have added varsity esports teams and/or scholarships for esports, and this year PlayVS announced a partnership to bring esports to 19,500 high schools. The numbers clearly show, eSports is here to stay.
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Folklorico
Sponsor: Ms. Jasso, wjasso@dallasisd.org
Folklorico club will consist of teaching the children cultural dances from different cities and states from Mexico.
This type of dance reflects the traditions and cultures of people in a particular region.
Folkloric dance expresses the life and spirit of a people through its movement and music.
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Destination Imagination K-1
Sponsors:
Ms. Martin, marimartin@dallasisd.org
Ms. Lopez, andrelopez@dallasisd.org
DI motivates young people to look for the challenges in life and see them as opportunities for growth. It inspires students to solve problems, search for creative solutions, and work cooperatively with others. In going through this process, kids learn vital life and career skills—creative thinking, critical thinking, public speaking, and collaborative problem-solving—that help them feel empowered and set them up for success in the future.
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TMSCA Elementary
Sponsor: Ms. James, djames@dallasisd.org
TMSCA Elementary (Texas Math and Science Coaches Association)
Our organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in math and science through
competition.
ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES
Section 1: To enhance competition of a homogeneous kind throughout the state of Texas in University Interscholastic League (UIL) math and science contests through grade level and team competition in a standard contest form
Section 2: To increase interest and participation in the UIL sponsored math and science events
Section 3: To offer state level contests sponsored by TMSCA
Section 4: To enable Texas math and science sponsors to have a line of communications to the Legislative Council of the UIL and to the UIL state directors.
Synopsis of TMSCA's 4 Events:
The Number Sense test. The Number Sense test is a 10 minute, 80-question mental math test
The Calculator Applications test includes calculations
The Mathematics test is designed to test knowledge and understanding
The Science test challenges students to do a wide range of reading
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Robotics 4-8
Sponsor: Mr. Trevino, luistrevino1@dallasisd.org
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together.
Here at WHILA we coach two divisions, Explore and Challenge. Here are the specific descriptions for each:
Explore
In Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, and code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential.
Challenge
Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of students ages 9-16* engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering - building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game.
