Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

Come join the Art club where all artists bloom together! Art allows children the opportunity to use their imagination and critical thinking skills to solve visual challenges. Creative thinkers of today will be our leaders tomorrow! Students will build on skills and techniques that they learn in art class.

Process of Acceptance

Students will submit a piece of art and a letter of recommendation from their homeroom teacher. An art club application will go home to every fourth and fifth grade student. 

Meeting Dates

September 8 and 22nd, October 20, November 10, December 8, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 9 and 23, April 20 from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Sponsor

Caroline Vasquez

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

Chorus meets 1 to 2 times a week in the mornings from 7:00-7:45 am. Members are expected to have excellent behavior and attendance. This club performs several times throughout the school year.

Process of Acceptance

Students can sign up with Mrs. Lueke. An audition may be held.

Meeting Dates

September 6, 12, 20, 27 at 7:00 AM

October 4, 11, 18 25 at 7:00 AM

November 1, 8, 15, 17 at 7:00 AM with a performance on the 17th at 6:00 PM

January 17, 24, 31 at 7:00 AM

February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7:00 AM

March 7, 14, 21, 23 with a performance on the 23rd at 6:00 PM

Sponsor

Christy Lueke

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

Come join the drone club where students will learn how to fly and program drones! This club will introduce, instruct, and develop students into responsible and educated drone pilots. We will explore the various aspects of drone piloting including equipment, safety, and programming.

Process of Acceptance

All students in 4th and 5th grade are welcome to submit an application to participate in the club. Members are expected to have excellent behavior and attendance and adhere to all safety guidelines.

Meeting Dates

Fall 2022 
October 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15

Spring 2023 
January 19, 26
February 2, 9, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23

Sponsor

Katherine Blevins

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

Environmental club challenges kids to think like scientists and environmentalists. During the 2022-2023 school year we will challenge students to create new and innovative ways to help clean-up our school, community, and the world by thinking like AI learners. Students will be able to use creative problem-solving skills to design and communicate a creative program that aims to protect the plant.

Process of Acceptance

Team selection through an application process

Meeting Dates

March 17, 24, 31 and April 14, 21, 28 from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM. 

Sponsor

Caitlin Parker

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

FIRST LEGO League challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Our Spot Bots will solve a real-world problem, build and develop coding skills to program robots using  SPIKE™ Prime technology, and complete a set of challenging missions. Our team operates under the FIRST LEGO League Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and gracious professionalism.

Process of Acceptance

Team selection is through an application process.

Meeting Dates

7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7

Sponsor

Amber Melander

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

FIRST LEGO League challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Our Spot Bots will solve a real-world problem, build and develop coding skills to program robots using  SPIKE™ Prime technology, and complete a set of challenging missions. Our team operates under the FIRST LEGO League Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and gracious professionalism.

Process of Acceptance

Team selection is through an application process.

Meeting Dates

7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7

Sponsor

Amber Melander

Grade Levels

K and 1st Grade

Description

FIRST LEGO League Discover focuses on building interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through a real-world challenge to be solved by research, coding, critical thinking, and imagination. We will use Lego building materials to complete our challenge and attend a Lego festival. Our team operates under the FIRST LEGO League Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and gracious professionalism.

Process of Acceptance

Team selection is through an application process. 

Meeting Dates

Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21

Time: 7:00 AM

Sponsor

Amber Melander

Grade Levels

2nd and 3rd Grades

Description

First Lego League Explore Club challenges students to think like scientists and engineers.  Students will solve a real world problem by building a coding a robotic Lego solution.  They will also work on their teamwork and gracious professionalism. 

Process of Acceptance

Team selection is through an application process. 

Meeting Dates

Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16

Time: 7:00 AM

Sponsor

Amber Melander

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

Fitness Club members will participate in a variety of fitness activities and games.

Process of Acceptance

The club is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Parents/students are asked to fill out an information form.

Meeting Dates

Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17

Time: 7:15 AM

Sponsor

Charles Spencer

Grade Levels

4th Grade

Description

Girls Who Code is a national organization founded around the idea of closing the gender gap in technology related fields. In our club, we will explore the power coding and what we can do with it!

Process of Acceptance

Any 4th grade student will have an opportunity to sign up for this club.

Meeting Dates

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 7:00 AM

Sponsor

Dee Dee Thomas

Grade Levels

4th and 5th Grade

Description

Graphic design is all around us, both on screen and in print. This fun and engaging graphic design club will expose students to the fundamental skills required to make sophisticated graphic design: process, context, and communication through image-making and typography. The sequence is completed by a capstone project that applies the skills of each activity and peer feedback in a finished branding project. The goal of the graphic design club is to equip learners with a set of transferable formal and conceptual tools for “making and communicating” through graphic design. 

Process of Acceptance

Students must have curiosity about how to create graphic designs. Any 4th or 5th grade student will be able to sign up.

Meeting Dates

1st Class/Fall: October 14th, 21st, 28th and November 11th at 7:15 AM

2nd Class/Winter: January 13th, 20th, 27th and February 10th at 7:15 AM

Sponsor

James Mack

Grade Levels 

4th and 5th 

Description 

To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership, and service among elementary and secondary school students. 

Process of Acceptance 

Students will be selected from current 4th and 5th grade students who had all A’s during the 2019-2020 school year.

Meeting Dates

September - February (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)

Sponsor

Tabatha Johnson

Grade Levels

Kindergarten through 5th

Description

The “Patrick Players” is a Patrick Elementary School club for students who are currently taking formal music lessons from a music teacher, such as piano, guitar, violin, voice, etc.  We meet several times a year to give students the opportunity to perform a piece of music they have learned during their lessons in front of supportive peers.  

Process of Acceptance 

There are no auditions involved.  Students must be involved in private lessons.

Meeting Dates

7:00 AM on September 23, October 21, December 9, February 10, March 10, April 21

Sponsor

Christy Lueke

Grade Levels

4th and 5th 

Description

The goal of the Reading Spots club is to celebrate great literature with those who love reading. The 10 book titles we will read have been pre-selected by the county. We will discuss the books and write questions that will help us prepare and participate in the Gwinnett County Reader's Rally. Due to the reading level of the books , this club is best suited for students who love to read in their free time and read on or above grade level.

Acceptance Process

If you are a 4th or 5th grader who is passionate about reading, this club is for you. An application will be required along with a teacher's recommendation. Participation will be limited to 25 students. In December, there will be try-outs to represent Patrick at the GCPS Reader's Rally. Up to 10 students can be chosen to compete.

Meeting Dates

Dates: August. 25, September 8 and 22, October 13 and 27, November 3 and 17, December 1 and 15, January 12, 19, and 26, February 9 and 23, March 23

Time: 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM

Sponsor

Melissa Lawley

Grade Levels

K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Description

The Robotics Club is an exciting opportunity for students to build a strong STEM foundation with experiences that emphasize coding, critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and curiosity.

Process of Acceptance

Clubs are open to all K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students, with each grade level having its own Robotics club. Parents/students will be asked to fill out an information form.

Meeting Dates

3rd Grade - October 27 and November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8
Time: 7:00 AM

2nd Grade - October 27 and November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8
Time: 7:00 AM

1st Grade - January 25 and February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 8
Time: 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM

Kindergarten - February 2, 23 and March 2, 23 and April 13, 27
Time: 7:00 AM

Sponsor

Kelly Wilkinson - 3rd

Elaine Lee - 2nd

Anne Ming - 1st

Ashley Cone - K

Grade Levels

2nd and 3rd

Description

Patrick STEM Scouts will explore science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging hands-on activities.  Students who participate in the club will have the opportunity to earn the BSA NOVA Award.

Process of Acceptance 

Parents will need to fill out an application.

Meeting Dates

7:00 AM on October 14, 28, November 11, December 9, January 13, 27, February 10, 24

Sponsor

Karen Selman - 2nd Grade

Ruth Postema - 3rd Grade

Grade Levels

3rd, 4th, and 5th

Description

Patrick’s Student Council is a group of elected and/or volunteer students working together with an adult advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership, and promote effective understanding of the rights and responsibilities that are a part of being civically engaged.

Goals:

● Promote school cluster engagement by increasing student involvement and school pride.

● To expose, develop, and apply the three foundational principles of citizenship in the United States; Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect.

● Promote leadership by developing not only leadership abilities with the youth of today, but also leadership for the community, state, and nation of tomorrow.

● Promote citizenship and civic engagement by providing training and experiences in the skills and techniques of good citizenship and leadership to prepare articulate citizens and leaders.

Process of Acceptance

Representatives will be elected within each homeroom.

Meeting Dates

Dates: September 19, October 17, November 14, January 23, February 27, March 20, April 17

Time: 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM

Sponsor

Corey Coates