- Simpson ES
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Clubs and Organizations at Simpson
Content Accordion
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Academic Games
Academic Games
Grades 4 and 5 Sponsor: Adrian Prather
Day: Thursday Time: 7:30 - 8:20 AM
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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
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Grades Sponsor: Debbie Peters with GASP!
Day: Tuesdays Time: 3:45-5:55 PM
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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
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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
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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
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Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts
Grades Sponsor: Elizabeth McMillian
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Good News Club
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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