Clubs
Math Olympiad
We are excited to introduce you to the various parent-run Math programs at Quimby. The Math Olympiad, the AMC8, contest and the Mathcounts programs will continue at Quimby Oak.
If your child shows interest in Math, enjoys solving challenging problems, and likes to participate in contests, these programs will benefit him/her.
How do you register?
If you have any questions, please contact our parent organizer for Math Olympiad, Zhiyu Tian, at zhiyutian@yahoo.com
Quimby Art Collective
The Quimby Art Collective is a program that allows students at all artistic levels to explore different avenues of art. The main goal of this club is to help students build an appreciation for the visual arts and to provide a creative outlet for all students to enjoy. We hold our meetings at lunch every Wednesday. We are currently looking for a teacher to monitor this opportunity for students!
Chess Masters
Are you and your friends bored and looking for something fun to do at lunch? If so, you're in luck. Chess Masters is starting up. "What's Chess Masters?" you ask. It's a place for you to hang out, eat lunch, play chess or other board games, and relax. This year, it will be in Room 24 every Monday at Lunch. Bring your lunch and see you there! If you have questions, contact Mr. Fujimoto at mfujimoto@eesd.org.
Buddy Leaders
Selected 8th grade students will help serve as ambassadors to the incoming 7th grade students to help navigate campus, help with time and work management, and facilitate the growth of peer relationships. Buddy leaders will attend their own workshops on topics such as peer pressure, positive communication, and common conflict. A student leaders, Buddy Leaders organized school events and Student Activities such as Red Ribbon Week, Holiday Grams, and the Talent Show. Buddy Leaders is scheduled to return for the 2021-2022 school year.
Tech Club
Are you interested in video games, coding, robotics, or website design? If so, we're inviting you to join us at Tech Club meetings. More information to come. Please email Mrs. Sutton for questions about the group.
X Club
Come Xplore Xtraordinary living! There's Xcellent free food, Xceptional bilbical truths, Xplosive fun, and Xtreme games! Students meet on Fridays in Room 7 from 2:00-3:15PM Contact Sheyna Heard at (408) 270-4854. This program is sponsored by the ROHI Church.
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is for 7th and 8th grade students with at least one full year of music performance experience who are interested in performing music in the jazz, pop, rock, and world music styles. The group is open to all instruments, including those with drumset, guitar, piano, and acoustic or electric bass experience. Students must commit to attending two weekly rehearsals after-school on Tu/Th from 2:30-3:30pm from October through May. The group performs for both band concerts during the year and often has coaches come to work with the band. Students participating in the program year-round are eligible for scholarships for the San Jose Jazz Summer Jazz Camp at Valley Christian Conservatory for the Arts.