First Lego League Club: The mission of First Lego League Club is to inspire 4th and 5th graders to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Students will be engaging in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities in a fun way. We will be researching, building, creating, coding, and problem-solving. Students will compete in GCPS local competition.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 10

Meeting Day(s): Wednesdays

Time: 7:15-8:20 AM

Sponsor(s): Nga Down and Megan Davis

Club Start/End Date: 

Girls Who Code: Learn to Code! Girls Who Code aims to support and increase the number of women in computer science by equipping young women with the necessary computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.

Grade Level: 3rd-5th

Number of Students: 15-20 girls

Meeting Day(s): Tuesdays

Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

Sponsor(s): Misty Piper and Stacey Gist, co-sponsored by PRHS students

Club Start/End Date: November 12, 2019- February 4, 2020

Over a period of 10 weeks, girls in the 3rd through 5th grade participate in an after-school program. The Girls on the Run curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique. The Girls on the Run lessons encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. At the end of each three-month session, the girls participate in a Girls on the Run 5K event. This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of the curriculum.

Grade Level: 3rd-5th

Number of Students: 16 students

Meeting Day(s): Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 3:30-5:00pm

Sponsor(s): Yolanda Harris

Club Start/End Date: February 4, 2020-April 15, 2020

Student Council is comprised of 4th and 5th grade student leaders who represent their homerooms. Student Council representatives are students who follow the ROAR expectations, are encouraging and optimistic, and will listen to and stand up for others. These representatives may already be leaders, or may show signs of being a future leader, but all Student Council representatives are students who care for others and want to contribute towards making our school a better place for everyone. Students interested in serving on Student Council should complete an application and have their homeroom teacher complete a recommendation form.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 15

Meeting Day(s): Fridays

Time: 7:45 am - 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Cynthia Lewis and Mona Vosough

Club Start/End Date: September 6, 2019 - May 8, 2019

World Citizens is a book club for students who are interested in learning more about the people and world around them! Read about the lives and experiences of other kids and discover how we all have the potential to make an impact.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 15

Meeting Day(s): Wednesdays

Time: 7:45 am - 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Mona Vosough

Club Start/End Date: October23, 2019 - February 26, 2020

Over the course of the year we will explore new music and composers, learn how to work as part of an ensemble, develop vocal skills, and have the opportunity to perform for our school and community. Beginning in September, we rehearse to prepare for our December concert. Beginning in January, we rehearse to prepare for our musical performance in May at Fine Arts Night. Membership in the Pride of Parsons Chorus costs $10 and includes a folder, music for the concert, music/parts for the spring musical, and a Pride of Parsons t-shirt for all new members. These dues can be paid directly through MyPaymentsPlus (accessible through the school website). Along with your payment, please read and sign the Chorus Contract and return to Mrs. Kennedy to ensure membership in the chorus (This was sent home with interested students and is available on Mrs. Kennedy's e-Class page).

Grade Level: 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Number of Students: 90

Meeting Day(s): Wednesdays and Thursdays

Time: 7:30 am - 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Meghan Kenndedy (director), Misty Piper (assistant director)

Club Start/End Date: 9/4/19 - 5/7/20

Witzzle Pro is a fast paced math game where students use their knowledge of basic math facts, understanding or number operation, and problem solving skills.

Grade Level: 4th and 5th

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day(s): Thursdays

Time: 7:40-8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Becky Melts and Cassandra Cummings

Club Start/End Date: 9/19/2019 - 2/27/2020

In robotics club, students learn to use robots to solve problems. Admission to robotics club is by application only. Applications can be found on the Science Special eClass page. Applications are due Aug. 23, 2019.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 16

Meeting Day(s): Thursdays

Time: 3:45-4:30

Sponsor(s): Michaela Austin 

Club Start/End Date: 9/12/2019 - 2/6/20

Art Club is for any fifth grade student that enjoys making art and would like to spend more time doing so. We will be using a variety of materials to create artwork including clay, paint, and more.

Grade Level: 5th

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day(s): Monday

Time: 7:45 am- 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Krista Sheppard

Club Start/End Date:  October 21 - January 13

Readers Rally is a reading quiz bowl style competition for students in 4th and 5th grade at Parsons. Students read books from a pre-determined list and answer questions about those books. Elementary school teams use a list of 15 books, chosen by a GCPS committee, and compete against other elementary schools in our county. Each Gwinnett County school may send one team of ten players or less to the Readers Rally event, and our team will be chosen prior to Thanksgiving break. Being involved in Readers Rally at Parsons ES is a wonderful enrichment opportunity for our amazing readers. Students who are interested in joining the Readers Rally Team should stop by the media center or check the media center website for the book list and to sign up. Students also need to return a signed parent letter to participate in Readers Rally.

Readers Rally Competition Saturday, February 22, 2020 Peachtree Ridge High School

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 40

Meeting Day(s): Monday

Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Sponsor(s): Sharon Britt & Cynthia Lewis

Club Start/End Date: 9/9/19 - 2/17/20