Chorus-Vocal Music
The Lincoln Chorus provides a vocal music experience for upper grade
students. The Chorus director conducts try-outs which includes voice
quality and tone tests. The group performs at school and district
functions throughout the year. Chorus practice sessions are held during
the school day and students are required to attend all practices and
functions.
Instrumental Music Program
The instrumental music program is open to all students in grades
4, 5 and 6. Instruction in instrumental music is done at the beginning
and advanced levels. Parents are encouraged to rent instruments for
their students.
G.A.T.E. Program
Students in grades 4-5-6 must be certified to participate in the
Gifted and Talented Education program funded by the state. The district
assists in providing quality instruction to these students. The program
provides many opportunities for enrichment activities geared toward
divergent thinking and problem-solving skills.
Student Council
The students at Lincoln learn the fundamentals of student government
through the student council. In September and January, the students
elect the following officers for the school year (offices are held
on a semester basis):
President: Must be a 6th grade student
Grade Level President: Must be a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student
Vice President: May be a 5th or 6th grade student
Secretary: May be a 5th or 6th grade student
Treasurer: May be a 5th or 6th grade student
Commissioner of Athletics: May be a 5th or 6th grade student
Commissioner of Grounds: May be a 4th, 5th or 6th grade student
Commissioner of Bikes: May be a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student
Fire Marshall May be a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student
Drug Abuse Rep (2 students) Must be a 6th grade student
The student council takes an active role in sponsoring and planning
various student activities, enhancing communication between the students
and the staff and conducting a fund-raising jog-a-thon for the benefit
of the students. In addition to our elected officers, we have two
room representatives per classroom in grades 4-6. Classroom representitives
are elected by their classroom on a semester basis.
Drama Club
The Drama Club is open to students who are interested in performing
in the school play and other functions throughout the year. Students
learn acting skills, make-up and stagecraft skills.
Spring Festival of Oral Interpretation
The Spring Festival of Oral Interpretation is sponsored bye the Clovis
Unified School District. All students are eligible to try out for
individual speaking parts. The speech chorus is open to upper grade
students. All participants are determined by try-outs. These try-outs
are conducted in front of a panel of judges. Criterion for selection
is available to all students and parents.
Clovis Unified Spelling Contest
The district sponsors a spelling contest each year in the spring.
All students are eligible to take an examination in order to qualify
for the Weldon spelling team. A written and oral spelling test is
administered to participants and the winners are determined by spelldowns.
Our Weldon team then competes against the other schools in the district.
Science Team
Sixth grade students are eligible to compete at the Fresno County
Science Fair. Students keep in contact with the Science Fair Advisor
to assure their entry is consistent with Science Fair Regulations.
Work on Science Fair Projects begins in the Fall each school year.
Essay and Poster Contests
Numerous essay and poster contests are open to the students at Weldon.
These contests are open to any student who wishes to participate.
These activities give students the opportunity to display academic
as well as creative skills. Your encouragement is helpful.
Cheer Squad
This activity is open to fifth and sixth grade students. Only students
in good standing are eligible to try out. Parent permission is necessary
to be eligible for the squad. During the spring, clinics are conducted
during lunch recess and after school by the present cheerleaders and
advisors.