Learn to Code! Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of computer coding. Students will learn, apply, and create their own computer coding programs.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day(s): Thursdays

Time: 7:30 am - 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Misty Piper and Stacey Gist

Club Start/End Date: January 13, 2022-March 24, 2022

Meeting dates:

January 13th, 20th, 27th

February 3rd, 10th, 24th (No meeting on 17th)

March 10th, 17th, 24th  (No meeting on 3rd)

Student Council representatives are students who are responsible, respectful, optimistic, encouraging, communicate effectively, and will listen to and stand up for others. Some may already be leaders, some 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. Student Council representatives receive special leadership training throughout the school year and carry out special projects for our school. Students interested in participating as their classroom representative will complete an application and their teacher will complete a teacher recommendation form. One student from each 4th and 5th-grade class will be selected to join Student Council.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 10

Meeting Day(s): Wednesdays

Time: 7:45-8:20am

Sponsor(s): Charissa Pipe and Mona Vosough

Club Start/End Date: September 15th, 2021- May 2022

Orff is a teaching model where students will explore music through playful experiences and have the opportunity to create their own music. We will be using a variety of percussion lots of instruments, especially xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. Students will work with others to learn pre-created music and will work with others to write their own music.

Grade Level: 4th and 5th

Number of Students: 50

Meeting Day(s): 4th - Wednesday Recess 12:15-12:45, 5th - Thursday Recess 11:50-12:20

Time: During Recess (see above)

Sponsor(s): Meghan Kennedy

Club Start/End Date: 9/22/21 - 12/9/21

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. It is a thinking game that uses multiple math operations. You will sharpen your mind and enhance problem-solving skills with the Witzzle Pro math card game. Play to learn and learn as you play.

Grade Level: 4th and 5th

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day(s): Thursdays

Time: 7:45 am - 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Becky Melts & Cassandra Cummings

Club Start/End Date: October 14, 2021 through March 2022

Robotics club students learn about robotic technology and engineering concepts while competing in the Wonder League Robotics Competition.

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 24

Meeting Day(s): Thursdays

Time: 3:50-5:00

Sponsor(s): Michaela Austin, Nga Down, Megan Davis

Club Start/End Date: September 23, 2021, until Winter Break*

*Club will go until Spring Break if students make it to the robotics finals. 

Art Club is for students that enjoy 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. We will be creating masterpieces and continuing to explore different art materials!

Grade Level: 5th

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day(s): Wednesdays

Time: 7:45 am- 8:20 am

Sponsor(s): Krista Sheppard

Club Start/End Date:  October 20 - January 26

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 visit the Media Center Website/Parsons ES Media Center eCLASS page 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 26, 2022

Peachtree Ridge High School

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Number of Students: 25

Meeting Day(s): Monday

Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Sponsor(s): Sharon Britt & Cynthia Lewis

Club Start/End Date: 9/13/21 - 2/26/22