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TKA Clubs 2020-2021 Final TKA Clubs 2020-2021 Final 3-D Printing Club Approved: 11/10 Sponsor: Mrs. Lane Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: David Ke Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once a month Mission Statement: To bring students who are interested in 3-D printing together to learn more and develop their skills. After School Running Club Approved: 09/01 Sponsor: Mr. Johnson Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Sophia Lee Membership: High School only; for information, contact Mr. Johnson Place: TKA track and Sunnyvale Baylands; public safety protocols in place Meeting details: Mondays and Wednesdays Mission Statement: To foster healthy relationships through running. After School Weight Lifting Club Approved: 09/01 Sponsor: Mr. Maemone and Mr. Moore Email: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Student President Leader: Matthew Kennedy Membership: High School only; for information, contact Mr. Maemone Place: Outside basketball courts adjacent to the weight room; public safety protocols in place Meeting details: Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: To foster community and build physical strength by engaging in safe, supervised, and structured exercise. Anime Club Approved: 11/17 Sponsor: Mrs. Ting Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Hendon Liu and Katherine Jackson Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Twice a month Mission Statement: We will develop long-lasting relationships through a shared interest in anime. Aperture Student Literary Magazine Approved: 09/15 Sponsor: Mrs. Hayward and Mrs. Rose Email: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Student President Leader: Andrea Liu Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once a month during lunch Mission Statement: This student-run literary magazine exists to inspire TKA students by publishing writings, artwork, and photography created by students, teachers, and alumni displaying their God-given talents. Astronomy Club Approved: 10/27 Sponsor: Ms. Jan Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Amelia Si Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once a month Mission Statement: We will develop long-lasting relationships through a shared interest in astronomy. Big Brother, Little Brother Club Approved: 11/10 Sponsor: Mr. Wilton Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Joe Cheng Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: First Friday of every month Mission Statement: The purpose of this club is to build new friendships between junior high and high school students. Big Sister, Little Sister Club Approved: 12/1 Sponsor: Ms. Doan Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Sara Chamness, Mandy Fischer, Jolie Hewitt Membership: ALL girls Place: Online Meeting details: Once or twice a month Mission Statement: To encourage and promote bonds between high school girls and junior high girls in a Christ-centered and fun environment. Blockchain Club Approved: 11/10 Sponsor: Mr. Wang Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Heidi Lou Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once a month Mission Statement: The purpose of this club is to inspire and connect with students who share an interest in blockchain technology, to research, and to discover ways blockchain can help the community. Bridge Club Approved: 09/15 Sponsor: Mr. Palm Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Naomi Wong, Audrey Jacobs Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Tuesdays during lunch Mission Statement: This club aims to promote the game of bridge and improve strategy and ethical play. Bullet Journal and Calligraphy Club Approved: 09/01 Sponsor: Mrs. Kingsolver Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Jocelyn Yang, Lauren Chen, Abigail Xiong Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: First Wednesday every month during lunch Mission Statement: To use our creativity to honor God, use the bullet journal to inspire academic focus, show the importance of writing on paper, and build lasting relationships through a common interest in bullet journaling and calligraphy. Business Club Approved: 09/15 Sponsor: Mrs. Wu Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Samuel Wang Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once to twice a month Mission Statement: This club fosters meaningful relationships while developing leadership and business skills. Chess Club Approved: 12/1 Sponsor: Mr. Negrette Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Nathan Leong Membership: Open to all students Place: Online Meeting Details: Wednesday mornings Mission Statement: The purpose of this club is to build enduring relationships and exercise our logic and thinking skills by playing the game of Chess. Chinese Culture Club Approved: 11/10 Sponsor: Mr. Vidovich Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Lambert Zhang and Victoria Zhang Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Twice a month Mission Statement: This club provides students opportunities to learn new things and meet new people while learning about Chinese culture. Christian Conversations Club Approved: 11/18 Sponsor: Mr. Petiti Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Emma Ma Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Every other week Mission Statement: The Christian Conversations Club aims to build a strong community of students committed to growing closer to Christ by discussing questions related to the Bible or Christian life. Coding Club Approved: 11/17 Sponsor: Mr. Wang Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Zach Fischer Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Wednesdays Mission Statement: The Coding Club is a community of students from beginner to advanced that share a common goal of expanding their knowledge of programming through inspiration and collaboration. Cookie Monsters Club Approved: 11/17 Sponsor: Mrs. Durbin Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Gaurika Khillan, Melody Hsu, Elishah Davis Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Bi-weekly Mission Statement: The purpose of this club is to form bonds through baking. Environmental Awareness Club Approved: 11/10 Sponsor: Mr. Terrell Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Brandon Yu and Juliane Drake Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once to twice a month Mission Statement: This club aspires to promote servant leadership by honoring God through caring for His creation. Fashion Club Approved: 12/01 Sponsor: Ms. Danielski Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Allen Sun Membership: Open to all students Place: Online Meeting Details: Once a month during lunch Mission Statement: The Fashion Club creates an opportunity for students to bond and express themselves creatively through fashion. Film Appreciation Club Approved: 10/27 Sponsor: Mr. Iacoletti Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Candace Tsay Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Once a month Mission Statement: This club will create enduring relationships through constructive communication about the Christian film industry. Football Club Approved: 11/10 Sponsor: Mr. Iacoletti Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Alex West Membership: All Place: Online Meeting details: Every other Thursday Mission Statement: To help create enduring relationships through a common interest in football. Handmade Crafts Club Approved: 10/27 Sponsor: Ms. Lopes Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Anvita Kumar Membership: ALL Place: Online Meeting details: Twice a month Mission Statement: We will educate, learn, and interact with others who enjoy arts and crafts. Health and Nutrition Club Approved: 09/13 Sponsor: Ms. Miyoung Park Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Kela Ladue Membership: All high school students Place: Online Meeting details: Mondays during lunch Mission Statement: This club informs students about essential nutrition and encourages a healthy lifestyle. High School Book Club Approved: 09/22 Sponsor: Mrs. Jensen Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Timothy Tong Membership: All high school students Place: Online Meeting details: Every other Wednesday at lunch Mission Statement: To encourage students to create a habit of reading for fun, to facilitate their pursuits in the academic world, and to grow knowledge in many aspects of God’s creation. High School Math Club Approved: 08/25 Sponsor: Mr. Iacoletti Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Albert Shu Membership: All High School Students Place: Online Meeting details: Wednesdays at lunch and after school Mission Statement: To provide a positive environment for students who enjoy math to have fun while developing their math skills. High School Poetry Club Approved: 10/06 Sponsor: Angi Deng Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Anna Aldrin Membership: All High School Students Place: Online Meeting details: Twice a month on Mondays Mission Statement: To glorify God through the art of poetry. King’s Jesters Approved: 12/1 Sponsor: Mrs. Burnside Email: [email protected] ​ Student President Leader: Yitao Li ​ Membership: By application, please contact Mrs. Burnside for more information Place: Online Meeting details: Every Monday Mission Statement: To use our talents in theatre to share God's love with others through acting. Marine Science Club Approved: 09/29 Sponsor: Mr. Smithson Email: [email protected] ​ Student
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