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Clubs & Activities
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RAMS on the Run
Are you ready to run? Do you like obstacle courses, relay races, and games? Who doesn't!? Rams on the Run will build motivation, self-esteem, and teamwork while running relays and improving endurance. At the end of each semester, we will run in a 5k (parents and families welcome to join!). Fall semester, 4th and 5th grade girls and boys are welcome to join! The club will meet at 3:15 on Thursdays. The boys will meet in Ms Keysar's room and the girls will meet in Ms. Cambre's room. The price to join Rams on the Run is $30 which includes a t-shirt and water bottle
Sponsors: Mackie Miley, Colleen Keysar, Hillery Cambre, Sherley Harris
Grades: 4th and 5th for Fall Semester
First Meeting: September 5th through December 12th
Meeting Time: Every Thursday afternoon 3:15 - 4:15
Fee: $30 The fee will cover the cost of a team t-shirt and water bottle
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Versailles French Club
The Trip French Club is called "Club Versailles". We will meet every other Wednesday from September 25th until March 25th. Club Versailles will promote the French language and Francophone culture through social and service activities, as well as fund-raising for the club needs. Some social activities involve making arts and crafts, Bûche de Noël (Yule cake) during the holidays, French movie night, Cheese-tasting etc. We will fund raise to offset the cost of some of our activities. Come check us out! Bienvenue! "
Sponsors: Binta BinWahad & Muriel Charles
Grades: 3-5
First Meeting: September 25, 2019
Number of students: 25
Meeting Time: 3:15 PM every other Wednesday
Fee: $20.00 (to cover cost of T-shirt and social activities)
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Drama Team
Calling all Drama Kings and Queens! Mrs. Grubbs is looking for talented 4th and 5th grade actors to try out for the new Trip Drama Team! We will be practicing after school and then performing a full-length play production during the spring semester on the big stage in the Cafeteria. If you are dramatic and long to show case your talent, the Trip Drama Team is the club for you. This team requires a $25 materials fee after auditions (try-outs) and invitations. This fee covers the cost of a show shirt, field trip fees, and snacks/food for Dress Rehearsal and performance night.
Sponsor: Leslie Grubbs
Meeting Time: Every Thursday afternoon from 3:15-4:30
Number of Students: 50 students maximum
First Meeting: Student Information Meeting- Thursday, September 5th 3:15-4:30
First Official Meeting for Members (after auditions and invitations)- Thursday, October 3rd
This Club requires a $25 Materials Fee (paid after auditions and invitations)- This fee covers the cost of a show shirt, field trips, and snacks/food for Dress Rehearsal and Performance Night. Scholarships are available to qualifying families. Please contact Mrs. Grubbs if this is a financial hardship for your family.
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Chess Adventures
Sponsors: Outside Group approved thru GCPS
Grades: K-5
To register for Chess Adventures please visit their website at www.chessadventures.org
You can view a promotional video at https://chessadventures.wistia.com/medias/mg2sa9cogp?embedType=iframe&videoWidth=640
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National Honor Society
Select student/invitation only
Sponsor: Kathy Jones & Kathy Herrin
Grades: 4th & 5th students
First Meeting: Wednesday, August 27
Meeting Time: 7:20am
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Men of Distinction
Our aim is to help young boys develop into leaders who exhibit great character and integrity. These young men will learn to accept responsibility for their actions, take initiative, lead with boldness, and care for their community. The group provides mentorship to male students who are committed to these ideals.
Sponsors: Bryce Smith, Ryan Duckworth, Kendall Storey
Grades: 4th & 5th Grade Boys
Cost: $15.00
First Meeting: September 9, 2019
1st Semester Dates: 9/9, 9/23. 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/9 (Second Semester Dates will be communicated in December)
Meeting Time: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
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G.E.M.S.
Trip’s G.E.M.S. innovative Etiquette & Self-Esteem program is tailored to meet the needs of each individual group of girls with whom we work. Our exciting lessons on etiquette, self-esteem, inner-beauty and life skills are entertaining and educational. The etiquette program in manners, poise and style that empowers girls to achieve their maximum potential by building their self-esteem and confidence. These confidence-building classes are a well-balanced blend of traditional etiquette standards with contemporary manners for the 21st Century. These classes teach visual poise, personal grooming and style, social etiquette and table manners through interactive exercises in order that the newly learned information becomes a life skill. We become what we repeatedly do. When our girls know how to handle themselves in different social situations, their confidence and self-esteem will soar!
Sponsors: Chasity Dotson & Chereese Williams
Grades: 4th & 5th Grade Girls
Cost: $15.00
First Meeting: September 16, 2019
Meeting Time: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Meeting Dates: 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/13, 2/3, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4
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Student Council
Select student/invitation only
Sponsors: David King & Amanda Dysart
Number of Students: 2 students per homeroom
Grades: 4th & 5th Grades
First Meeting: September 5th, 2019
Meeting Time: The first Thursday of each month
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Jr. Beta Club
Select students/invitation only
Sponsor: Kathy Jones and Kathy Herrin
Grades: 4th and 5th students
Induction: Friday, September 27, (4th and 5th graders)
First Meeting: Tuesday, September 17th (5th graders only)
Meeting Time: 7:20am
Induction: Friday, September 27, 8:30am
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Crochet Club
This club will meet and learn to crochet with the goal to be creating scarves for the homeless shelter. This is a great way for your child to learn a new skill and to provide help to families in need.
Sponsors: Carrie Tahlor
Grades: 3-5
Meeting Time: Every Thursday at 3:00pm. - 4:15pm.
First Meeting: Thursday, August 29th in Mrs. Tahlor's room
Number of students: Limited to 12 Students
Materials: 1 pound of yarn (like Caron brand), size K crochet hook
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Library Leaders
Library Leaders will meet every other Tuesday, October 1st through March 26th at 7:10 AM. This club will encourage students to take a leadership role in the library! If you are interested in being part of the this club, please stop by the media center to pick up and application from Mrs. Hicks. All applications will be due by September 10th.
Sponsor: Jennifer Hicks
Number of students: 25 students can participate
Grades: 3rd - 5th grades
First Meeting: October 1st
Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday @ 7:10AM
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4H Club
Your child has a chance to be a part of the nation’s largest youth organization! 4-H is a youth development program provided by UGA Extension Gwinnett for boys and girls. It is a program designed with kids in mind, focused on peer support rather than peer pressure. 4-H offers an array of leadership development and learning opportunities for young people through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.
Sponsor: Jennifer Jones
Number of Students: 25 students
Grades: K – 5 th students
First Meeting: Sept 25th
Meeting Time: Every other Wednesday afternoon
Cost: $5.00 for supplies
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Robotics
This year’s Robotics club will consist of 10 members that will be competing in the Georgia Regional Lego First Robotics Competition in December. You may sign up for this club; however, we can only choose 10 students to compete on the Robotics team. Registering does not mean you are in this club. Only those receiving a confirmation letter from Mrs. McGough or Mr. King should attend on September 11th.
Sponsors: Vanita McGough and David King
Number of students: 10
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
First Meeting: September 11th
Meeting Time: 7:10am- 7:45am on Wednesday
Final Meeting: December 18th
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Ram's Readers Book Club
We will focus on a different genre or topic each month. Participants can choose to read the featured book or a book of their choice from the same genre. Students will participate in the book club by sharing their thoughts and feelings about the book that they read.
Sponsors: Jennifer Hicks & Markelia McBride
Number of students: 20 max
Grades: 3rd – 5th
First Meeting: September 17, 2019
Meeting Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15PM The third Tuesday of each month
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Good News Club
Register online: https://goodnewsclubgwinnett.org/registration/trip/
Sponsors: Deb Mercier
Grades: 2nd-5th Grade Students
Meeting Time: 3:15p,-4:30pm
Meeting Dates: Every Mondays starting 9/16 - kick off meeting, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 1/13/20, 1/27/20, 2/3/20, 2/10/20, 2/24/20, 3/2/20, 3/9/20, 3/16/20, 3/23/20 - last meeting
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Clubs in Action