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Clubs & Activities
Club Descriptions
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100 BOOK CHALLENGE
Sponsor: Shann Griffith
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten - 1st Grade
Description:
Kindergarten and 1st grade students read 100 books (or have parents read to them). Write the names of the books on any piece of paper. Turn it into Mrs. Griffith in the Media Center. Students will be spotlighted on the Headline Morning News Show.Independent Reading (No meeting times)
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ART CLUB
Sponsors: Amy Dyson & Tyler Patterson
Grade Level(s): 5th Grade
Description:
Fifth grade students who were interested in joining the before-school art club will be able to submit permission slips provided by the club sponsors.The club will meet on Friday mornings starting at 7:45 AM. Club start date to be determined. Students will need to be dropped off in the car rider line by 7:45 AM on the Fridays Art Club is being held.
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BASKETBALL CLUB
Sponsor: Joe Gusmerotti
Grade Level(s): 4th & 5th Grade (numbers will be capped based upon interest)
Description:
The focus of this club will be on learning basketball skills in a fun, friendly, non-judgmental environment. Teachers are welcome!!This club will meet on the following Fridays starting at 7:30 AM: Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27, and Feb 10
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CHORUS
Sponsor: Kelly Mraz
Grade Level(s): 4th & 5th Grade
Description:
Chorus is a club where students will sing patriotic and holiday music in a large group. Anyone is welcome to join and opportunities for solos are available by audition. We also sing out in the community at sporting and holiday events.This club will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:45 AM from September through December.
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CODING AND ROBOTICS CLUB
Sponsors: Tyese Lee
Grade Level(s): 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade
Description:
3rd-5th graders learn to build robots and program them using Spike Prime. We will also work on coding with Scratch and other equipment and programs.March-April: Start date and time to be determined.
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DRUM CLUB
Sponsor: Kelly Mraz
Grade Level(s): 4th & 5th Grade (By Audition)
Description:
Our mission is to provide an extracurricular African drumming group to develop leadership skills for students in fourth and fifth grade. The group will be open to 15 students by audition, depending on interest and availability of instruments. Students will have the opportunity to perform many times throughout the year, including the Talent Show and various community events. The Bronco Drummers' purpose is to give students leadership opportunities through public performance, as well as to learn correct West African drumming technique and style.Starting January 31, the Bronco Drummers will rehearse on Tuesday mornings before school at 7:45 AM. Auditions will be held on January 24.
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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TEAM (FALL TEAM)
Sponsors: Tyese Lee & Rachel Stallworth
Grade Level(s): 4th & 5th Grade
Description:
Selected members (through an application process) will work together as a team to prepare for and compete in the FLL competition in December. In early fall, FLL releases a Challenge that is based on a real-world scientific topic. Each Challenge has three parts: the Robot Game, the Project, and the FLL Core Values. Teams participate in the Challenge by programming a robot to score points on a themed playing field (Robot Game), developing a solution to a problem they have identified (Project), all guided by the FLL Core Values. Teams may then choose to attend an official tournament.For more information: First Lego League
Practices for selected students will be held starting in September.
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JUMP ROPE CLUB
Sponsor: Joe Gusmerotti
Grade Level(s): 3rd through 5th Grade (numbers will be capped based upon interest)
Description:
The focus of this club will be on a fun, life-long skill that promotes health, fitness, and overall coordination. Teachers are welcome!!This club will meet on the following Fridays starting at 7:30 AM: Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, and Nov 4
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JUNIOR BETA CLUB
Sponsor: Kelly Bearden & Lauren Tundidor
Grade Level(s): 5th Grade
Description:
To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among our second semester 5th grade students.- ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
- CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
- LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow
- SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
Students must have earned all As during the first semester.
Starting in February, this club will meet twice a month to discuss character and leader development traits and skills as well as plan and carry out a service project that will directly impact our community.
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KIDZLIFE CLUB
Sponsors: Dr. Tonya Burnley
Grade Level(s): 2nd through 5th Grade
Description:
KidzLife Club seeks to help kids come to know the true heart of God.Hosted by: Grace Snellville
Contact: Jodi Hooper
Time: 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM (pick up in car rider circle in front of school)
Dates: Tuesdays starting in September
Students must be registered to attend. Please click here to register.
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KINDNESS SQUAD
Sponsor: Melanie Abad, Beverly Elrod, & Jessica Gaskin
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Description:
The Kindness Squad is open to students who have a passion for spreading kindness and doing for others. The Kindness Squad will focus on acts of kindness towards others through projects that uplift our community.This club will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of every month, starting at 7:45 AM. Students must get a form from Mrs. Gaskin to join.
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ROBOTICS EXPLORATION
Sponsors: Tyese Lee & Rachel Stallworth
Grade Level(s): 1st & 2nd Grade
Description:
In Explore, teams of students in grades 1-2 will focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO Education Spike Essential.January-February: Start date and time to be determined.
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SAFETY PATROL
Sponsor: Katie Callahan
Grade Level(s): 5th Grade
Description:
Students will become safety patrols based on a written essay regarding safety and teacher recommendation.Starting October 11, 2022
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SPANISH CLUB
Sponsor: Shann Griffith & Alicia Hines
Grade Level(s): More info to come
Description:
Learn Spanish or continue to become more fluent! Practice reading, writing and speaking in Spanish.Starting October 18th, this club will meet on Tuesday mornings at 7:45 AM.
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VIDEO CLUB
Sponsor: Shann Griffith
Grade Level(s): 5th Grade
Description:
All 5th grade students will be given a chance to be news anchors on the Morning News. Students will learn to produce a movie using iMovie. No sign-ups required. Students will meet during lunch. -
WITZZLE PRO MATH CLUB
Sponsor: Heather Albritton & Marti Lomax
Grade Level(s): 4th & 5th Grade
Description:
Witzzle Pro is for 4th and 5th grade students. A witzzle (witty puzzle) is comprised of a unique 3–by-3 array of the digits 1-9. Students are challenged to manipulate 3 digits and 2 operations to equal a target number. Students must draw on their knowledge of basic math facts, understanding of numbers and operations, and problem-solving strategies.There is a local Head ES tournament to determine the 8 students that will attend the Cluster tournament.
This club will meet starting in December through March. Start date and time to be determined.