Clubs and Organizations at Simpson

  • Academic Games

    Academic Games

    Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Adrian Prather

    Day:  Thursday                           Time: 7:30 - 8:20 AM

  • Art Club

    Art Club

    Grade 5             Sponsor: Tracy Callas

     Students will explore a variety of studio processes including printmaking, weaving, and ceramics. Students will learn how to use art tools and materials in a meaningful, safe way to create personal works of art.

    Day: Thursdays       Time: 3:30-4:15 PM

  • Chess Club

    Chess Club

    Grades          Sponsor: Debbie Peters with GASP!

    Day: Tuesdays       Time: 3:45-5:55 PM

  • Fitness Club

    Fitness Club

    Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Kevin Halron

    Students will learn about the 5 fitness components and practice exercises to help them improve their fitness levels. Some examples are running the track, weighted fitness bars, fitness centers, and fitness games. Flag football and basketball will also be included during the first semester. Maximum number of participants: 20 students

    Day: Wednesdays        Time: 7:50-8:20 AM

  • First LEGO League- Robostars

    Robostars

    Grade 5           Sponsor: Kathryn Arnold, Karen Turner, and Amy Boalch

    Challenge Team: In First Lego League (FLL) Robotics, students learn about computer coding, robot assembly and operation, and learn to solve a real world problem while competing against teams from other schools. Students present different aspects of their solution at competition and compete in a robot challenge based on the problem they are solving. Maximum participants at competition: 10 students

    Day: Wednesdays        Time: 3:50-5:00 PM

  • First LEGO League Robotics- Starbots

    Starbots

    Grades 2 and 3            Sponsor: Kathryn Arnold and Chanece Turner

    Explore Team: In First Lego League (FLL) Robotics, students learn about computer coding, robot assembly and operation, and learn to solve a real world problem while competing against teams from other schools. Students present different aspects of their solution at competition and compete in a robot challenge based on the problem they are solving. Six (6) students will go to Showcase.

    Day: TBD begins in January         Time: TBD

  • Girl Scouts

    Girl Scouts

    Grades         Sponsor: Elizabeth McMillian

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  • Good News Club

  • News Crew

    News Crew

    Grade 5          Sponsor: Chanece Turner

    5th grade students will rotate through various broadcast roles for the length of one month. Students will be chosen in groups of 5.

    Day: daily       Time: 8:30-9:00 AM

  • Odyssey of the Mind

    Odyssey of the Mind

    Grades         Sponsor: Lauren Hall

    OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more.

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  • Peer Leaders

    Peer Leaders

    Grade 5          Sponsor: Sheri Terry

    Day: Wednesdays during Lunch        Time: 12:55-1:25

  • Reader's Rally

    Reader's Rally

    Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Chanece Turner, Taylor Cook, and Gayle Dingler

    The Gwinnett Readers Rally is a quiz bowl-style competition for students in grades 4 – 5. Students read books from a predetermined list and answer questions about those books. Each Gwinnett County school may send one team of up to 10 players to the Readers Rally. The Gwinnett County Readers Rally Competition is typically held the third weekend in February each year.

    Day: Wednesdays         Time: 7:30-8:15

  • Recycling Club

    Recycling Club

    Grade 4            Sponsor: Sheri Terry

    The Recycling Club is comprised of 4th grade students who wish to help our environment through recycling. Students will collect paper recycling every Friday morning during morning arrival. Six 5th grade students who were part of the team last year serve as captains to help manage each of the 6 zones.

    Day: Friday          Time: 8:20-8:50

  • Safety Patrol

    Safety Patrol

    Grade 5             Sponsor: Roshan Finch and Chadd Stern

    Safety Patrols take the Kindergarten and First grade students to their buses in the afternoon during dismissal. Each Safety Patrol wears a green belt. Safety Patrols will meet each month with Ms. Finch and Mr. Stern, or as needed. Safety Patrols also rotate every two weeks as the flag raisers. They help raise the flag and take it down each afternoon.

    Day: Mon-Fri         Time: 8:55 AM and 3:20-3:50 PM

  • Simpson Singers

    Simpson Singers

    Grades 5             Sponsor: Meaghan Curry

    Simpson Singers is available to any 5th grade student who enjoys singing and making music. We will explore music primarily through singing and movement-based activities to prepare for a Broadway-themed showcase in March. Rehearsals will begin in late October. The mission of Simpson Singers is to provide an extended opportunity for musical creativity, performance, and enjoyment in a vocal music setting.

    Day: Fridays beginning 10/14          Time: 7:45-8:40

  • Spanish

    Spanish

    Grades 4-5             Sponsor: Jose Rivera

    The Spanish Club's mission is to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Spanish-speaking countries around the world, their language, music, arts and food. Students will learn different styles of music and play instruments, they will learn about different types of food, dances, and art from Spanish-speaking countries. 

    Day: Last Wednesday of every month           Time: 7:45-8:15