Description:

The All Pro Dad Chapter program gives dads and kids a time to connect each month through fun activities and interactive discussions.

ALL PRO DADS VIDEO

Sponsors:

Adam Webb

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

8:15-8:55 in Mr. Webb's room on the following Thursdays:
9/9
10/14
11/11
12/9
1/13
2/10
3/10
4/14
5/12

NOTE - REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.

Description:

The Crews Anime Club offers students an opportunity to embrace their interest in Japanese animation and build friendships with like-minded peers through viewing, discussing, and creating anime, as well as playing ancient Japanese board games. There will be a $10 fee for the club to offset the cost of supplies (paper, drawing pens, board games, Japanese treats). Due to limited space and supervision, we will be limiting this club to 25 members! Members will be selected as the first 25 students to sign up and pay the club fee. 

ANIME CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Traci McKee

Open to:

All students - limited to first 25 to sign up and pay club fee

Meetings:

The 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings every month from 8:00-8:50 in Mrs. McKee's room:
9/2
9/16
10/14
10/21
11/4
11/18
12/2
12/16
1/20
2/3
3/3
3/17
3/31
4/21
5/5

Description:

Students will have a creative outlet to make graphic design, photographs, and a little of both

Sponsors:

Jessica Harper, Heather Boyles

Open to:

All students

Sign Up:

https://forms.gle/oSJYFW1fqcuk5GdE6

Meetings:

Mondays before school 8:15 - 8:50 in the art room
We will start with our first meeting September 13, 2021.

Description:

Students will learn rules and techniques of basketball, as well as valuable teamwork skills and good sportsmanship. Tryouts held in October. Practices held daily. Games played Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings October – March.

BASKETBALL VIDEO

Coaches:

Rudy Jackson, Joseph Bass

Open to:

7th and 8th graders by tryout

VISIT THE CREWS ATHLETICS PAGE FOR INFORMATION.

Description:

Students will learn rules and techniques of basketball, as well as valuable teamwork skills and good sportsmanship. Tryouts held in October. Practices held daily. Games played Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings October – March.

BASKETBALL VIDEO

Coaches:

Dale Grant, Alex Holeman, Tonya Marin

Open to:

7thand 8th graders by tryout

VISIT THE CREWS ATHLETICS PAGE FOR INFORMATION.

Description:

BEST Club (Bringing Extraordinary Students Together) is a club for social activities that allow general education students and special education students to gather and have fun!  All students and grade levels are welcome. 

BEST CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Lori Marshall, Carmel Silver

Open to:

All students by application

Application:

https://forms.office.com/r/EQYRM1Bqww

Meetings:

The BEST Club will meet on the last Monday of every month beginning Sept.  27.  The club will meet in Mrs. Marshall's room from 4:15-5:15.

Description:

Crews' Cause for Paws will give students a way to share their love of animals by promoting animal rescue, responsible pet ownership, adoption of shelter animals, and animal welfare. We will be participating in community service projects throughout the year to benefit local animal organizations. 

Sponsors:

Khadijah Contreras, Kate Watkins

Open to:

All students

Sign-Up:

https://forms.office.com/r/Zb6e3z46bN

Description:

Students will learn cheerleading techniques and teamwork skills as they promote school spirit and cheer at all basketball games, held Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings August – March. Tryouts held in late August. Practices held daily.

CHEER VIDEO

Coaches:

Mallory Legg, Laine Daffin

Open to:

7thand 8th graders by tryout

VISIT THE CREWS ATHLETICS PAGE FOR INFORMATION.

Description:

Come learn and play the exciting game of chess!

Sponsors:

Valerie Reeves, Maryam Moulds

Open to:

All students - limited space

Sign Up:

Chess Club is full.  The waitlist is also full at this time.  We will not be accepting any additional members this year.

Meetings:

In Mrs. Reeves' room after school until 5:15 on the following dates:
Sept. 16, 30
Oct. 14, 28
Nov. 11
Dec. 9
Jan. 13, 27
Feb 10, 24
Mar. 10, 24
April 14, 28
May 12

Description:

The comic book club is dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of Marvel and DC Comics. The goal of this club is first to enjoy comic books and secondly to figure out why we enjoy them; exactly what is it about certain comic books that makes them classics and so pleasurable to read? 

COMIC BOOK CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Fred Houston

Open to:

Students ages twelve and up, as some of the material is PG-13. Interested students will complete a comic book club application as well as a parental consent form.

Sign-Up:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZDTBC7P

Meetings:

Every Wednesday (except for holidays and student-free days) from 4:15-5:15 in Mr. Houston's room.

Description:

Calling all writers - let your creativity shine through your writing, while sharing your talent with others!

CREATIVE WRITING VIDEO

Sponsors:

Charlie Hollingshead, Claudia Seidita

Open to:

All students

Registration:

https://forms.office.com/r/A5rUSafmfg

Meetings:

8:15 AM in Ms. Seidita's room on the following dates:
9/21
10/19
11/16
12/14
1/11
2/15
3/15
4/19
5/17*tentative

Description:

Spend the fall documenting the history of Crews as we celebrate the school's 25th anniversary. Then, in the spring learn more about Jimmy Carter, MLK and the Supreme Court of Georgia and whatever else interests you in history.

Meeting Times: Monday Mornings 8:15-8:55

Sponsors:

Adam Webb, Jimmy Autry, Eleanor Lassiter, Matthew Meek

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

8:15-8:55 in Mr. Meek's room every Monday

Description:

Students anchor our daily news show.  Students who are selected will be assigned one day per week.

CREWS NEWS INFO VIDEO

Sponsors:

Karen Adams, Allison Hollingshead

Open to:

Rising 7th & 8th graders, by application and interview. Selection of new crew members in fall.

Application Process:

Interested students should find a partner and pick up an application in the media center.  Partner applications and videos are due by Thursday, September 2nd.  Interview times will be sent to applicants who qualify based on completed application information, videos, and teacher recs.  No late applications or videos will be accepted.

Description:

Crews Singers is a select auditioned group of 7th and 8th grade students from various fine arts classes who sing and dance for special school/community events. Students do not have to be members of chorus to audition, but must exhibit strong leadership and singing skills. Rehearsals are Mondays at 8:00.  See Mrs. Robertson for audition information.

Sponsors:

Sabrina Robertson

Open to:

7th and 8th graders by audition

Description:

Learn how to work with yarn and perform the basic stitches of crocheting and knitting to create scarves, hats, dishcloths, and more. Our club is open to all students.

Sponsors:

Katie Creighton, Beverley Paes, Leslie Dale

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

Thursdays at 8:15 - first meeting September 9th at 8:15 in Ms. Paes' room

Description:

Students learn dance techniques as they perform at Crews home basketball games. Tryouts held in September.

Coaches:

Eleanor Lassiter, Sharon Fleetwood

Open to:

7th and 8th graders by audition

VISIT THE CREWS ATHLETICS PAGE FOR INFORMATION.

Description:

Practice various techniques through games and activities and perform a variety of skits and exercises as we prepare for a spring showcase. We'll look at all aspects of the world of acting, both performers and behind-the-scenes.  Come have fun with us!

DRAMA CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Allison Hollingshead, Suzanne Fields

Open to:

All students - limited space

Dues:

Optional t-shirt - amount tba. Order through My Payments Plus soon.

Sign-Up:

Drama Club sign-up is full. Students who signed up should check their school gmail for a confirmation/welcome email.

Meetings:

4:15-5:15 in the media center on the following Tuesdays - pick up promptly at 5:15 in the bus lane:
September 21
October 5
October 26
November 2
December 7
January 11
February 8
February 22
March 8
March 29
April 12
April 26 - Spring Showcase

Description:

Are you ready to have some fun?  Fencing provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation. It is a great way to get or stay fit and meet new people. 

Sponsors:

Fern LeMaster, Michelle Bushell, Jeanette Ollinger

Open to:

All students

Sign-Up & Cost Information:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-VzmfS4_Z06kaZZbDQhfu8Rtz8j66wZKurKh7py_sHRUMlBDTzdBRlpLNVRYMjhEUldTM1NQTFhSOC4u

Once we receive your registration form online, we will send you additional forms required by the Fencing League as well as payment information.

Meetings:

Every Wednesday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm, September 8, 2021 to December 8, 2021

Description:

Gamer's Club provides a student-led space that encourages gaming of all types and the learning of new games. Board games available include Betrayal at House on the Hill, Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and Exploding Kittens.  

Sponsors:

Matthew Meek, Chris Baker, Meg Westover, Eric Sas, Steven James

Open to:

ALL students by application (space limited)

Meetings:

4:15-5:30 every Tuesday in Mr. Meek's room - pick up promptly at 5:30 in the car rider lane.  First meeting September 7th.

Application:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-VzmfS4_Z06kaZZbDQhfuy9wTmSL1XdBiwfsCluiCJ1UNDJUVEoxNk9SN0NLTDBGRkhOMkkwS1hBTi4u

Description:

Calling all musicians - let's make some music!

GARAGE BAND VIDEO

Sponsors:

Charlie Hollingshead, Chris Baker

Open to:

All students

Sign Up:

https://forms.office.com/r/rSxAEjdHFN

Meetings:

4:15-5:30 on the following dates: (Pick up in the bus lanes promptly at 5:30)
9/29
10/27
11/17
12/15
1/26
2/23
3/30
4/27

Description:

The Crews Garden to Table Club will allow you to combine hands-on experiences with the joy of growing, preparing, and preserving food. Grow edible plants with others in the Crews student garden. Create simple snacks like salsa and zucchini bread. Discover methods for preserving foods while experimenting with the great biodiversity of species in our Crews student garden.

Sponsors:

Jessie Kelly, Serina Gay

Open to:

All students - limited to 40 participants

Garden to Table Club is full for 2021-2022.

Dues:

$25 (covers club t-shirt and supplies)

Meetings:

After school, select Thursdays, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM, in Mrs. Kelly's room.  Pick up at 5:15 in the bus lanes.
September 9
September 23
October 14
October 28
November 11
December 2
December 16
January 13
January 27
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24
April 14
April 28
May 12

Description:

Girl Talk is a club where girls can talk, learn new skills, and prepare for the teen years. Girl Talk is led by high school girls who want to help middle school girls navigate middle school and be prepared for high school. This club will meet after school, every other week.

GIRL TALK VIDEO

Sponsors:

Elizabeth Butler and HS volunteers

Open to:

6th-8th girls

Sign Up:

https://forms.gle/vUKAQrMz5h9RSjHw9

Meetings:

Girl Talk will meet from 4:15 - 5:15 on the following Thursday afternoons. Pick up will be at the Bronco door.

September 16
September 30
October 14
October 28
November 11
December 2
December 16
January 13
January 27
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24
April 14
April 28
May 12

Description:

Come celebrate the magical world of Harry Potter!  After our sorting ceremony, we will talk books and movies, play games, and have fun with crafts and snacks straight out of Hogwarts.

HARRY POTTER CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Allison Hollingshead, Karen Adams

Open to:

All students, both wizard and muggle

Dues:

$25 (covers shirt and activity supplies)

Sign-Up:

Sign up through My Payments Plus to secure a spot - space is limited.  After you have paid your dues, stop by the media center to pick up an info form.

Meetings:

4:15-5:15 in the media center on the following Tuesdays - pick up promptly at 5:15 in the BUS LANE:
September 28
October 19
November 16
December 14
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19

Description:

Honors Orchestra is an auditioned group that involves 7th and 8th grade orchestra students. Auditions took place at the end of last school year; however, we will have follow-up auditions in September for additional members that are interested in joining the ensemble. Honors orchestra will rehearse from 8-9am each Friday morning in the orchestra room, beginning in late to mid-September. Honors Orchestra students will learn pieces in addition to what students are already playing in their orchestra class and will perform for various school and community events.

Sponsors:

Kinsey Edwards, Suzanne Pearson

Open to:

7th/8th graders orchestra students by audition

Meetings:

Days: Friday mornings (starting in September), excluding Faculty meeting days
Times: 8:15am
Location: Orchestra Room

Dates:
9/17
9/24
10/15
10/22
10/29
11/12
11/19
12/10 (honors orchestra donut shop and coffeehouse performance)

1/14
1/21
2/11
2/25
3/25
4/15
4/22
4/29
5/13 (honors orchestra donut shop and coffeehouse performance)

Description:

Students are encouraged to get involved as they compete in fun activities such as basketball and flag football. Held throughout the year – watch announcement for dates.

INTRAMURALS/TENNIS/RUNNING CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Rod Hames, Sarah Bowen, Soraya Ratchford

Open to:

All students

Registration Form:

Flag Football

Meetings:

Flag Football Schedule - September 29, October 6, October 13
Wednesdays: 4 PM - 5 PM

Description:

Performance band group.  Meets Wednesday mornings in the band room

Sponsor:

Darvin McRoy

Open to:

7th and 8th grade Band and Orchestra students

Description:

Students will perform service activities for our school and community as they promote excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Affiliated with the National Beta Club.  Invitations will be sent out in September

Sponsors:

Matthew Meek, Christine Wood, Jeanette Ollinger, Heidi Evans, Melani Truett

Open to:

7th and 8th Graders with Qualifying GPA

Meetings:

8:15-8:55 in the media center on the following Wednesdays:
10/6
11/17
12/8
1/19
2/9
3/16
4/20
5/11

Description:

The Lego Club is about expanding your creativity side that is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas. We’ll also challenge your creativity, which is a definitive sign of intelligence, because it requires thinking flexibly/outside the box and necessitates the ability to shift and change your patterns of thinking from one way to another.

Participants may choose to bring their own Lego’s and we have an abundance of Legos, and group orientated projects to choose from.

LEGO CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Walter Keeping

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

The Lego Club will take place every Wednesday from 4:00pm till 5:30pm in Mr. Keeping's room. If you are interested in attending, please remember there is no after school bus at this time and students can be picked up in the carpool lane at promptly 5:30pm.

Description:

Come be the Crews Mascot!  Blaze represents our school and interacts with the crowd at home basketball games.

Sponsors:

Elizabeth Butler, Soraya Ratchford

Open to:

All students by audition

VISIT THE CREWS ATHLETICS PAGE FOR INFORMATION.

Description:

The No Place for Hate initiative is designed to rally the entire school around the goal of creating a welcoming community committed to stopping all forms of bias and bullying. The No Place for Hate club raises awareness of diversity strengths and challenges among our students, staff and parents. The club will plan diversity-related activities for our school community.

Sponsors:

Shayla Thompson, Elizabeth Butler, Garrece Walker

Open to:

All Students

Sign-Up:

https://forms.gle/Egi1Lvihp84QARwSA - students must be signed into their GCPS Google Account to complete the form

Meetings:

Description:

A Peer Leader is a positive role model for peers that helps create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment. Peer Leaders support all students.

Students will have multiple responsibilities at Crews Middle School, including:

• “Meet and Greets”-help with tours, school events, and be the welcoming face of Crews.
• Promote messages of respect and reinforcing school expectations.
• New Student Ambassador
• Peer Tutoring

Applications will be available to current 7th graders in February.

PEER LEADER VIDEO

Sponsors:

Garrece Walker

Open to:

8th Graders selected in the Spring application process of the previous school year.

Meetings:

8:15-8:55 on the following dates:
8.19 - Mrs. Bushell’s Classroom
8.26 - Meet in Community B
9.2 - Mrs. Bushell’s Classroom
9.16 - Patterson PD Room
9.30 - Patterson PD Room
10.14 - Patterson PD Room
10.28 - Patterson PD Room
11.11 - Patterson PD Room
12.2 - Patterson PD Room
12.16 - Patterson PD Room

Description:

Percussive performance group.  Meets Wednesdays after school in the band room.

Sponsor:

Amanda Bingham

Open to:

7th/8th grade percussionists in band

Description:

For anyone and everyone to be exactly who they are to spread love, kindness, and acceptance to Crews Middle School, our community, and the world.

Sponsors:

Paige McGaughey, Charlie Hollingshead, Jay Hallums

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

The last Friday of the school month at 8:15 A.M. in Mrs. McGaughey's room.
9/24/21
10/29/21
11/19/21
12/17/21
1/28/22
2/25/22
3/25/22
4/29/22
5/20/22

Description:

Students will read and discuss selected books as they work to form a team of 10 who will participate in the Readers Rally competition. Meetings Thursday mornings – dates below.

Sponsors:

Karen Adams, Paige McGaughey, Natalie Pereles, Jimmy Autry

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

8:15-8:55 in the media center on the following Thursdays:
1st Semester
September 2
September 23
October 14
October 28
November 11
December 2

Sign-Up:

Readers Rally sign-up is now closed.

Description:

Students will learn the ins and outs of robotics through cooperative projects

ROBOTICS CLUB WILL BEGIN IN 2ND SEMESTER - WATCH CREWS NEWS FOR MEETING DATES

Sponsors:

Funmilola Lapite

Open to:

All students

Description:

There is nothing better than a good run to get you thinking and feeling better. Running does so much for the body, mind and spirit. Come out and join us as we run a 5K each week to Alexander Park. Never ran more than 50 feet, we have a place for you also in the club. You will end the season with astonishing improvements to your distance and pace. Along the way our partnership with the Atlanta Track Club meets lots of cool FREE SWAG as rewards.

INTRAMURALS/TENNIS/RUNNING CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Rod Hames, Tiffani Zernhelt, Daniele Talend, Alison Earle, Amy Gimbert, Allison Howard, Jennifer Cragin, Sarah Bowen, Soraya Ratchford

Open to:

All students

Registration Link:

https://forms.office.com/r/g2D0wuwKQd

Meetings:

Running is for 10 weeks:
Week 1 (week of 8/17): 6th grade ONLY from 4 PM – 5 PM Tuesday, Thursday
Week 2 (week of 8/24): 7th Grade ONLY from 4 PM – 5 PM Tuesday and Thursday
Week 3 (week of 8/31): 8th Grade ONLY from 4 PM – 5 PM Tuesday and Thursday
Weeks 4-10: ALL grades from 4 PM – 5 PM Tuesday and Thursday

Description:

Students will practice sample math questions from actual S.A.T. tests. The S.A.T. Club will meet once a month on a Thursday afternoon 4:15-5:15. Specific dates TBA. The first session will be Thursday September 9th.  Students will sign up per session.

SIGN-UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CA4AB23A0FF2-sat6

Sponsors:

Nicole Finley

Open to:

8th grade students

Description:

Students are challenged to inquire, design, and investigate scientific and engineering concepts through experimentation. Science fair helps students to improve their problem-solving and communication skills, while inspiring them to consider careers in science and engineering.

Sponsors:

Jill Sheldon, Beverley Paes

Open to:

Open to ALL students.

Meetings:

First meeting Friday, Sept 17th, at 8:15 in Ms. Sheldon's room

Description:

Students focus on service activities around our school and community. Student council members serve as leaders and role models for our school. Meetings TBD.

SGA VIDEO

Sponsors:

Heather Culpepper, Jairus Hallums

Open to:

Homeroom reps and officers elected by peers, plus regularly-participating members at large

Meetings:

Fridays at 8:15 in Mrs. Culpepper's room

Description:

Students will participate in activities to learn about the Spanish language and culture. 

Sponsors:

Raphaela Elias-Castejon

Open to:

All students – you do not have to speak Spanish

Description:

STEAM Club is a fun way to connect with others who love science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics! Activities include building robots, rockets, and designing circuit boards. Don't be surprised if there's a donut or two involved.

Sponsor:

Brad Miller

Open to:

All students by application (space limited)

Description:

Talent Show featuring vocal, instrumental, dance, and variety acts.  Held at Grace Fellowship Church.  All proceeds benefit the Amanda Riley Foundation.  

Sponsors:

Allison Hollingshead, Karen Adams

Open to:

Students by audition only

Description:

A fundraising group that raises money and awareness for the Amanda Riley Foundation. Activities throughout the year will support the ARF, which supports families in our area and across Georgia dealing with childhood cancer. The foundation is named after former Crews and Brookwood Bronco Amanda Riley, who lost her battle with brain cancer. We are proud to support the Foundation in Amanda’s memory.

TEAM RILEY VIDEO

Sponsors:

Allison Hollingshead, Karen Adams, Charlie Hollingshead

Open to:

All students

Meetings:

8:15-8:55 in the media center on the following Thursdays:
1st Semester
September 16
September 30
November 18

Sign Up:

https://forms.office.com/r/EGrJCYmurH

Description:

Come learn some new skills or enhance the skills you already have.  We start season 10 with Coach Carlos at the Flowers Crossing at the Mill Tennis Courts across from Alexander Park Entrance.  Coach Carlos does not work for GCPS, but has been partnering with Crews as it's official Tennis Pro for more than 7 years.

Final note, Mr. Hames and/or Coach Bowen from Crews will escort students down to the courts as they walk the sidewalk to the courts.  One can of tennis balls is required on the first day.  Pickup will be at 5:30 PM at the courts NOT at Crews.  We will ask for volunteers to help transport heavy bookbags and musical instruments to the courts from 4 PM - 4:15 PM.

INTRAMURALS/TENNIS/RUNNING CLUB VIDEO

Sponsors:

Rod Hames, Sarah Bowen

Open to:

All students by application (limited space) - Space will be limited to the first 30 students that sign up. Please be sure you can make all the dates before you sign up.  There will be "off court" leadership lessons using materials from Tim Elmore's Growing Leaders program - https://growingleaders.com/tim-elmore/

Registration Form:

https://forms.office.com/r/ZcrVSvnysZ

Dates:

Monday, September 13
Monday, September 20
Monday, September 27
Monday, October 4
Monday, October 18

***Pickup at 5:30 PM at the Flowers Crossing at the Mill Courts across from Alexander Park

Description:

Campus Life is a student led gathering for Christian fellowship. Students will participate in music, games, and praise. Meetings TBA.

Sponsor:

Tonya Dudman, Eunice Terry

Open to:

All students