Academic Games

Grades 4 and 5           Sponsor: Adrian Prather

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

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

Grades          Sponsor: Debbie Peters with GASP!

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

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

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

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

Grades         Sponsor: Elizabeth McMillian

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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

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

Grade 5          Sponsor: Sheri Terry

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

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

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

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

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

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