• Clubs & Activities

     

  • "50 States" Club

    Sponsors: Susan Lanford and Robert Meeks

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

    2020 Dates: 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25

    Information: Students will learn about different states every week. Some of the things that they will learn will include Historical / geographic information, National Landmarks & Parks, heritage, things each state is known for. In addition, students will be working with maps from all 50 states to help them gain working knowledge of using maps. A workbook will be provided for them to use for the duration of the club, then they will bring it home.
    Requesting that students bring one pack of colored pencils that they will use during the club. Pencils will be marked with the student’s name and remain with the sponsors for use each week. Once the club is over, pencils will be returned to the student.

  • Cooking Club

    Sponsors: Ingri Rojas and Drexton Sportel

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/16, 10/30, 11/06, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11

    2020 Dates: 01/15, 01/29, 02/12, 02/26, 03/11, 03/12 is Heritage Night at 6:00 p.m.

    Information: Fourth and fifth grade students can come and learn to cook with Ms. Rojas and Mr. Sportel! Students will learn to cook dishes from around the world, culminating in participating in Heritage Night on March 12.
    Club fees are $12.00 to cover utensils and other expenses.

  • Game Theorist Club

    Sponsors: Amity Lutes and Ingri Rojas

    Day: Tuesday AFTERNOONS

    Time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/08, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/03, 12/17

    2020 Dates: 01/14, 01/28, 02/11, 02/25, 03/10

    Information: As game theorists, you will have all the fun of playing games, but we will also work like scientists and mathematicians to build strategies!
    Parent pick-up will be in the front of the school. Students must be picked up precisely at 4:45 p.m. Late pick-ups may result in your student being dropped from the club.

  • Intramurals

    Sponsor: Jamie Stafford

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/02, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/18

    2020 Dates: 01/08, 01/22, 02/05, 02/26, 03/11, 03/25

    Information: In Intramurals, students will be exposed to new sports, activities, and games including basketball, kickball, frisbee, football, and capture the flag.
    All students MUST WEAR TENNIS SHOES — NO open-toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops, etc.; NO dresses for girls.
    Any student arriving after 7:30 a.m. must be dropped off at the Gym.

  • Art & Makers Club

    Sponsor: Mary Bois-Byrne

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 11/20, 12/11

    2020 Dates: 01/15, 01/29, 02/12

    Information: In Art & Makers Club, we will make salt-dough ornaments and do arts & crafts and “maker’s” projects during our meeting times.

  • Gardening Club

    Sponsor: Mary Bois-Byrne

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/02, 10/16, 11/06

    2020 Dates: 03/04, 03/18

    Information: We’ll meet in the fall and spring to plant, weed, and add decorations to the Chesney Garden. Students should come “dressed for gardening” on meeting dates (jackets, sweaters, no
    open-toed shoes, etc.).

  • Engineering Club

    Sponsor: Jesse Hill

    Day: Wednesday AFTERNOONS

    Time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/02, 10/09, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

    2020 Dates: 01/08, 01/15, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 03/04, 03/11, 03/25

    Information: The engineers will be putting together structures featuring Legos, Kennex, Mindstorm-Robotics and the Typhoon Quadcopter Drone.
    Parent pick-up will be in the front of the school. Students must be picked up precisely at 4:45 p.m. Students picked up after 5:00 p.m. will be dropped from club after the second instance - no exceptions!

  • A/V Media Club

    Sponsor: Misty Jackson

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11

    2020 Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (Media Festival entries due February 1)

    Information: Third, fourth, and fifth grade students get the opportunity to learn about using video and sound recording equipment and software. Students will learn how to make videos using green screen technology. They will also learn how to create stop motion animation using Google Slides. Students will be encouraged to work on a project that they can submit to the GCPS Student Media Festival in February.

  • Table-Top Games

    Sponsor: Cyrus Zareie (“Mr. Z”)

    Day: Wednesday MORNINGS

    Time: 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

    2019 Dates: 10/09, 10/23, 11/06, 11/20, 12/11, 12/18

    2020 Dates: 01/08, 01/22, 02/05, 02/19, 03/04, 03/25, 05/06

    Information: Everyone loves a good card game or board game and these days there so many out there that most haven't even heard of them. The Table Top Games Club offers a time and space for students who like card and board games and would like to play with classmates or other students from Chesney. It also gives students a chance to try new games they might not have at home. Members are encouraged, but not required, to bring their favorite game to share and play with others. Students will choose to play a game they or another student brought or any of the games Mr. Z will provide.

  • Girls on the Run

    Monday-Wednesday Coaches: Sarah Dunn, Tawonna Keeton, Rosalyn Lankford, and Ingri Rojas

    Tuesday-Wednesday Coaches: Domanie Arthur, Elissa Marks, Joey Moon, and Jamie Stafford

    Information: Through GOTR we help girls learn about ways to be a good friend, conflict resolution and to find confidence in themselves.
    For additional information about the program visit the Girls on the Run website.

  • Girl Scouts

    Information: The Girl Scouts meet at Chesney every other Tuesday in the Cafeteria at 4:00 p.m.  

    2019 Dates: 12/3, 12/17
    2020 Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5