For Meeker Elementary School, some of the biggest areas of growth identified in their Family Panorama and Leader in Me surveys from last spring were: How well do the activities offered at your child's school match his/her interests? Does your child have the opportunity to discover and develop their genius? 

Seeing the survey results inspired Leader in Me facilitators to create student-led clubs known as SPARK: Student Pursuing Ambitions, Relationships, and Knowledge. On Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m., students have the opportunity to identify and pursue their unique strengths and passions outside of academics in 28 different clubs.

The SPARK clubs are:

• Yoga
• Best Buddies
• Garden Club
• Book Club
• Kids in the Kitchen
• LEGO Club
• Pet Club
• Recycling Club
• Drawing Club
• Ballet Folklorico
• Karaoke Klub!
• Fashion Club
• Coloring Club
• Blankets for Kids
• Fitness Gram Club
• Board Game Club
• Science Club
• Creative Writing Club
• Hair Club
• 3D Printing
• Wellness 101
• Creative/Junk Journal
• Basketball Club
• Origami
• Puzzle Club
• Filmmakers Unite
• Crocheting Club

SPARK is not only inspiring creativity among students and staff, but also encouraging students to attend school more regularly, particularly on Fridays.