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Terra Club
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A little about the Terra Club:
- TERRA (Wikipedia) - An alternate name for planet Earth, as well as the Latin name for the planet.
This 5th grade club focuses on Earth issues on a local level, such as watershed conservation, the decline of the number of Monarch butterflies, and gardening for food. Students will have an opportunity to compete in a national “River of Words” competition where they can submit their (nature-themed) original artworks, poetry, and photography.
Students will be outdoors whenever possible. We often work on maintaining/improving our outdoor classrooms. Sometimes there is a news crew to report on environmental issues to the rest of the Mason students and staff.
Who: Grade 5
When: Thursdays
Time: 3:15 – 4:30 pm
Where: Ms. Jorgensen’s Room 2.116
Start Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Being in Terra Club is a privilege. If your behavior is inappropriate, you may be removed from the club.
- Students must be picked up on time.
- Students who are not picked up on time (more than 15 minutes late) will be sent to office. Students walking or riding their bikes home are not required to submit the form.
- It is important that Ms. Jorgensen and Mrs. Miles has up to date contact information for anyone who may be picking up students from Terra Club. Please notify me if your contact information changes.
- You will be notified by Friday, September 1st if you have been selected to be a part of Terra Club. Terra Club’s first meeting will be Thursday, September 14th.
- Terra Club fees are $25. This will cover the cost of club tee shirts and misc expenses incurred for projects and planting.
- TERRA (Wikipedia) - An alternate name for planet Earth, as well as the Latin name for the planet.
Roaring Readers Book Club (4th & 5th)
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Are you wild about reading? Then Roaring Readers Book Club is for you! Roaring Readers promotes reading with students who read and comprehend on grade level and enjoy discussing books.
Twenty students will be selected to participate in our book club. If you meet the below listed criteria, get an application from Ms. Scott in the library.
Roaring Readers must:
- Read and comprehend on or above grade level
- Enjoy participating in book discussions
- Read at least 2 chapter books per month and write questions or a summary about each
- Be available to meet each Wednesday of each month (September thru February)
- Have reliable transportation for prompt 4 pm dismissal
Applications will be due Friday, August 18 and the first meeting date will be Wednesday, August 30.
Sponsor: Ms. Scott & Ms. Harris
Student Council (4th and 5th)
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Club Name: Student Council
Teacher Sponsors: Lisa Noel, Jill Harris, Monty Watts
Meeting Time: 3:15-4:15
Meeting Days: Thursday
Description: The primary purpose of the organization shall be to serve as a student advisory group to the school administration and faculty on important issues concerning any part of the student body, its organization, or its functions.
Robotics Club
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Club Name: RoboticsTeacher Sponsor: Jennifer Han & Nicole LoreClub Meeting Time: 3:15-4:30 PMClub Meeting Day(s): ThursdaysDescription: (needs to be a detailed paragraph describing the club and any competitions the students participate in).The mission of the Robotics Competition Team is to better the world through the use of STEM, problem solving, and advancements in robotics. Students use the Core Values (teamwork, inclusion, impact, fun, discovery, and innovation) and the engineering design process (identify, design, create, iterate, and communicate). Students engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering – building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. This year, in the MASTERPIECE℠ season, FIRST LEGO League teams will imagine and innovate new ways to create and communicate art across the globe. Use your imagination to re-think the world of arts! The fourth graders and fifth graders on our competition team will participate in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Regional Tournament in December 2023.
Girls On the Run
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Teacher Sponsors: Gena Raymond, Keena Smith, Natalie Dial, Joanne JohnsonClub Meeting Time: 3:00-4:15Club Meeting Day(s): W, ThDescription: Girls are taught to develop a positive self-image, establish supportive relationships with their peers, and work toward the goal of running a 5K. Each girl will be met at their fitness level, and all levels of participation are encouraged. There is an end-of-the-season 5K in December that will require parent/guardian participation.
Tech Club (External Vendor)
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Tech Club at Mason
Featuring:
- 3D Modeling via TinkerCAD
- Mobile App Development
- Videogame Design
- Vexcode VR
9 monthly payments of $105
Thursdays 2:45pm-4pm
Grades 2-5
Register Students online at whizlearningkids.com or call 6788637679
Chess Club (External Vendor)
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Learn chess from National Master Damir Studen, 2009 and 2013 Georgia Chess Champion
Why Chess?
• Positive Youth Development
• Promotes social, emotional, cognitive and educational benefits
• Builds competitiveness, empathy and respect
• Fosters attentiveness and critical thinking
• Greatly enhances problem solving ability
When? Wednesdays after school 2:50-3:50
Contact: Damir Studen 404-556-4398 or DamirStuden@gmail.com
Cost: 16 week session $288
Start Date: August 16th Payment can be made through PayPal. Venmo also OK
Mason ES Chorus (4th and 5th)
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Teacher: Speer
Days: Fall Semester - Monday mornings for 5th Grade & Wednesday mornings for 4th Grade Spring Semester - TBD
Times: 7:30am – 8:10am; drop off at front office between 7:15 and 7:30.
This group's performances will include singing, playing instruments, and creative movement.
November: Combined choral concert with other schools from the Peachtree Ridge cluster.
January: Eight chorus students will participate in a performance at GCPS Board Meeting in January.
February/March: Four Fifth-Grade students from the Mason ES Chorus will be selected to participate in Gwinnett County's Elementary Honor Chorus
April: Performance
Fees will be $30.
Math Club
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Teacher: Mrs. Vergona
Days: Thursday mornings
Times: 7:30am – 8:10am
Cost: $20.00
Description: Are you in 4th or 5th Grade? Do you enjoy playing Witzzle Pro or want to learn more about it? Do you want to improve your math skills, make new friends, and compete against other schools???
If you answer yes, then Mason Math Club is the place to be! We’ll work on new strategies for winning at Witzzle Pro and explore different math challenges. We even have a cluster wide competition every year against the other Peachtree Ridge elementary schools in March! We meet on Thursday mornings beginning September 21st in Mrs. Vergona’s room. The fee of $20.00 covers the cost of a t-shirt and awards.
So if you’re looking for a great way to start your day, stop by Math Club soon!
Mason Super Readers
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Are you an excellent, strong, motivated, and independent reader? Then go wild for reading! This club is for second and third grade students who read and comprehend on grade level, enjoy discussing books, love to read and ask questions about what they read.
Fourteen students will be selected to participate in our book club on first come first serve basis. If you the meet criteria listed below, please email Alejandra.Solano@gcpsk12.org and I will email you the club application.
Members must:
· Read and comprehend on or above grade level.
· Enjoy participating in book discussions.
· Read independently at least 2-chapter books per month and write questions or a summary about each chapter.
· Be available to meet weekly each month (October thru April). We will meet from 7:30 A.M.-8:15 A.M. in the library.
· Have reliable transportation for arrival at school promptly at 7:30 A.M. on Wednesday morning.
· On occasion you will have to purchase books to read.
· We will not all be reading the same books this year. We are following the format for Roaring Readers in grades 4 and 5.
· Fifteen dollars will be collected for a t-shirt and club supplies.
Applications will be due Wednesday, September 28th.
First meeting date will be Wednesday, October 11th.
Sponsor: Ms. Solano
Building {LEGO} Club
Good News Club
Art Club (5th Grade)
Kidz Code
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4th Grade Girls only - 12 spots maximum.Club to explore coding in a fun & friendly environment. Opportunity to explore multiple coding languages. We will use HummingBird Robotics Technology to create and program different robots.Club costs: $30 (includes T-shirt and building materials)Sponsor: BuchananGrade: 4th# of students: 12Meeting Day/DatesMonday 3:30-4:30Club Meeting Dates: (10 weeks)