Academic Games

Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Adrian Prather

This is a game of creative mathematics where students in grades 4th and 5th solve math problems to become critical thinkers with an integration of math, science, and language arts. If interested, please email adrianprather@agloa.org for additional information.

Day:  Monday                           Time: 7:30 - 8:20 AM

Art Club

Grade 5             Sponsor: Tracy Callas

 Students will explore a variety of studio processes including printmaking, weaving, and ceramics. Students will learn how to use art tools and materials in a meaningful, safe way to create personal works of art.

Day: Thursdays       Time: 3:30-4:15 PM

Chess Club

Grades          Sponsor: Krystal Morgan with GASP!

We are delighted to offer our families GASP!, Georgia After-School Program for the upcoming school year. GASP provides safe, fun & affordable after-school care M-F until 6:30 pm RIGHT AT OUR SCHOOL. Snacks, homework help, & non-stop fun activities are on the line-up. To register, visit www.GASP-ga.com or call 770-318-7848. There is a fee for this program.

Day: Tuesdays       Time: 3:45-5:55 PM

Starbots

Grades 2 and 3            Sponsor: Kathryn Arnold

Explore Team: In First Lego League (FLL) Robotics, students learn about computer coding, robot assembly and operation, and learn to solve a real- world problem while competing against teams from other schools. Students present different aspects of their solution at competition and compete in a robot challenge based on the problem they are solving. Six (6) students will go to Showcase.

Day: Tuesdays in January- March        Time: Tuesday 3:50-5:00pm

Robostars

Grade 4-5           Sponsor: Kathryn Arnold and Chadd Stern

There are 2 different teams!!! Challenge Team: In First Lego League (FLL) Robotics, students learn about computer coding, robot assembly and operation, and learn to solve a real world problem while competing against teams from other schools. Students present different aspects of their solution at competition and compete in a robot challenge based on the problem they are solving.

Day: Mondays & Wednesdays, September-December  Time: 3:50-5:00 PM

Girl Scouts

Grades         Sponsor: Elizabeth McMillian

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Good News Club

Grades 2-5        Sponsor: Cathy Hicks

Good News Club is a free after-school Christian Club complete with snacks, games, Bible Stories, music, and fun! We will meet on Monday afternoons from 3:00-4:30 in the media center. Register your child online at www.goodnewsclubgwinnett.org.

Day: Mondays beginning in October        Time: 3:45 - 5:00 PM

Miss Ludies' Leaders

Grade 5     Sponsor: Monica Dierkes

Students will assist in the media center one day a week during recess for the duration of nine weeks. Students will assist with shelving books, helping younger students complete check-outs, and various media tasks. 

News Crew

Grade 5          Sponsor: Monica Dierkes

5th grade students will rotate through various broadcast roles for the length of one month. Students will be chosen in groups of 5.

Day: daily       Time: 8:40-9:00 AM

Odyssey of the Mind

Grades         Sponsor: Lauren Hall

OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more.

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays      Time: 4:00

PE Club

Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Kevin Halron

Students will learn and play various sports-related activities and games.

Day: Tuesdays    Time: 7:50-8:20 AM

Peer Leaders

Grade 5          Sponsor: Sheri Terry

Peer Leaders in grade 5 help to guide younger students toward academic press and positive community in their role of supporters, peer mentors, and role models. Some responsibilities include PBIS Store support and helping to raise the flag and take it down each afternoon.  

Day: bi-monthly on Wednesdays        Time: during lunch

Reader's Rally

Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Taylor Cook, Monica Dierkes, and Gayle Dingler

The Gwinnett Readers Rally is a quiz bowl-style competition for students in grades 4 – 5. Students read books from a predetermined list and answer questions about those books. Each Gwinnett County school may send one team of up to 10 players to the Readers Rally Competition. The Gwinnett County Readers Rally Competition is typically held the third weekend in February each year.

Day: Wednesdays         Time: 7:30-8:15

Recycling Club

Grade 4            Sponsor: Kathryn Arnold

The Recycling Club is comprised of 4th grade students who wish to help our environment through recycling. Students will collect paper recycling every Friday morning during morning arrival. Six 5th grade students who were part of the team last year serve as captains to help manage each of the 6 zones.

Day: Fridays          Time: 8:20-8:50

Safety Patrol

Grade 5             Sponsor: Chadd Stern and Jose Rivera

Safety Patrols take the Kindergarten and First grade students to their buses in the afternoon during dismissal. Each Safety Patrol wears a green belt. Safety Patrols will meet each month with Mr. Rivera, or as needed. 

Day: Mon-Fri         Time: 8:55 AM and 3:20-3:50 PM

Simpson Singers

Grades 5             Sponsor: Meaghan Curry

Simpson Singers is available to any 5th grade student who enjoys singing and making music. Rehearsals will be held 7:45-8:40 one morning a week.

Day:  Wednesdays     Time: 7:45-8:40

Spanish

Grades 4-5             Sponsor: Jose Rivera

The Spanish Club's mission is to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Spanish-speaking countries around the world, their language, music, arts and food. Students will learn different styles of music and play instruments, they will learn about different types of food, dances, and art from Spanish-speaking countries. 

Day: Last Tuesday of every month           Time: 7:45-8:15