Clubs and Activities


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4-H

4-H is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential. 4-H enables youth to emerge as leaders through hands-on learning, research-based 4-H youth programs and adult mentorship, in order to give back to their local communities.

3:15-4:15 PM

1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9

Laurie Leines

Kimberly Hardy

Patty Baxter

Robin Ivy

Susan Kuehn

Stephanie Cobb

ActiveStart

A physical fitness program that will be offered to fourth and fifth grade students. The program will use fun activities to help students improve the quality of their lives through physical fitness. It is our hope that through participation in ActiveStart students will notice an increase in their endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.

3:20-4:15 PM

10/26, 11/30, 12/14, 1/25, 2/29, 3/28, 4/25
Chandler Teasley
Art Club
Available to interested 5th grade students (up to 25 members) on a try-out basis. Art Club is for those students who want to spend time outside of class learning more about art and experimenting with additional materials. Students will do projects that help support the school as well as artwork for their own enjoyment. A $10.00 fee will be collected to purchase supplies used only by the Art Club.

3:15-4:15 PM

Fall Session: 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/30

Spring: 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18

Renee Machen
Book Nook

4th grade student-run book store that sells new books for $2 and gently used books and pencils for 25 cents. All students K-5 may purchase items every Thursday morning.

7:40-8:15 AM
Lisa Burkett
Boys of Distinction

This club is available to all 5th grade boys. It will address various topics to help create and develop young leaders. Topics will include: Bullying, Using manners, Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution Skills, Goal Setting, Dealing with negativity, Taking care of their body

8:00-8:30 AM

10/31, 11/28, 12/12, 1/30, 2/13, 3/26, 4/30
Chandler Teasley
Chess Club

4th and 5th grade students will meet in the media center.


7:15-7:45 AM

9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/22, 4/19, 5/3


Elizabeth Alday

Kimberly Hardy

Carolyn Rivers

Chorus

The 5th Grade Chorus is an auditioned group open to any 5th grader. The Chorus performs numerous times throughout the school year, beginning with our Holiday Musical. We also participate in the Sing for Santa event held at a Gwinnett Gladiators game in December.


7:00-7:45 AM

Beginning 9/7, every Wed. and Fri. mornings until 12/8; Starting again in Feb. on Wed. mornings

Julie Spence
Cub Tracks
Across Georgia (CubTAG)

A fitness/pedometer club in which all 2nd grade members will combine their steps to "walk" to historical destinations in Georgia. In addition to having a great time, students will be using Math, Science, Geography and History skills! We will map our progress on a large Georgia map and create a scrapbook of our journey!

7:00-7:45 AM

10/17, 11/7, 11/28, 12/12, 1/9, 1/30, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30, 5/14
Donna Wright
Decks, Dice, and Dominoes

For 3rd grade students.


7:15-7:45 AM

9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 5/2

Susan Kuehn
Drama Club

For 4th and 5th grade students.


3:15-4:30 PM

2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26

Sheila Baird

Paulette Ivey
Environmental Club

4th grade students will be recycling each month and doing service projects throughout the year.


3:15-4:15 PM

10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/7, 3/21, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16

Julie Spence
FCA
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes)

For 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.


7:25-7:45 AM

Starts 9/9; meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

Cindy Shadrach

Rhonda Beldon

Chandler Teasley
Globetrotters Club

4th and 5th grade students will prepare for the National Geography Bee through club activities.


7:15-7:45 AM

Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 7, Jan. 4, 11

Jackie Bullard
Jr. Beta Club

A community service club for 5th graders. Club members are nominated by their teachers based on excellent grades and outstanding character. The club will meet once a month beginning in January.

3:15-4:15 PM

1/10, 2/7, 3/6, 4/10, 5/1
Jodi Banks

Becky Dodd

Whitney Young
K-Club

The elementary branch of Kiwanis Club, a global organization working to change the world through service leadership. Students will participate in leadership activities, serve our school and community through service projects, and complete The Giving Book (an individual journal and activity book).


3:15-4:15 PM

Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 8, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 22, Apr 19

Becky Chappelear

Julie Beard

Yvonne Frey
K-ROC
(Kids Reaching Out to the Community)

A community club for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Children will work to make a difference in the community with nursing home residents, military, homeless, and any others needing help.


7:15-7:45 AM

9/15, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/22, 4/12

Julie Beard

Kristi Titshaw
K-ROLL
(Kids Reaching Out Learning Leadership)

Comprised of fourth and fifth grade student leaders who take active leadership roles in our school. Meet once or twice a month to discuss positive ways to exhibit leadership qualities at Ivy Creek. This is a life long lesson that will carry our students far into life. It's also tons of fun and teaches kids to discover and utilize their personal leadership qualities.

7:30 AM

10/13, 11/10, 12/1, 1/19, 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17
Nancy Gibbs

Lynn Worley
Live on 5
News Crew

Students in 5th grade apply to be a member of the news crew at the beginning of the year. A limited number of students are selected to participate based on their application and teacher recommendation. Select students work in teams to broadcast Ivy Creek's morning news program, "Live on 5". Jobs include anchoring the news, operating cameras, running sound, and operating PowerPoint. Exceptional behavior is required of all news crew members.

7:50-8:20 AM
Kimberly Sharp

Jin McCarthy
M.O.V.E. Club
(Girls of Excellence)

For 4th and 5th grade girls.


7:30 AM

9/15, 9/29, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 3/1, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 5/17

Lauren Butler

Laura Spencer
Media Center Helpers

Students in 4th and 5th grades apply to be a media center helper at the beginning of the year. A limited number of students are selected to participate based on their application, teacher recommendation and performance during training. Students perform a variety of tasks including shelving books, making deliveries, light cleaning and assisting other students. Helpers meet one day per week during the school day for 20 minutes according to teacher and student schedule, typically during TDPE. Exceptional behavior is required of all media helpers.

One day a week for 20 minutes during TDPE
Kimberly Sharp

Judy Parks
Media Festival Club

An opportunity for 5th graders to plan, design, and create a Gwinnett County Media Festival Project. The purpose of the club is to stimulate student interest and involvement in all types of media production. This is accomplished by providing an opportunity for students to show their work to an interested audience, to have their work critiqued by a panel of expert judges, and to be stimulated by the work of other students.


7:15-7:45 AM

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning starting January 5, 2012, and ending March 13, 2012

Jin McCarthy
Readers Rally

Students in 4th and 5th grades apply to be a member of the Readers Rally Team at the beginning of the year. A limited number of students are selected to participate based on their application, teacher recommendation and performance on homework assignment. Students are assigned to a group and then meet weekly for 30 minutes during the school day with their group's coach and review a select number of books they've read. They practice questioning and answering each other based on the contents of the book. In January, we have a school competition in which ten students are selected to compete at the county Readers Rally Event.

One day a week for 30 minutes during school
Kimberly Sharp
Robotics Club

Open for Grades K, 1 and 2. We will meet on Tuesdays for eight weeks beginning February 7th. The cost is $65. We will meet in the wireless lab in the 1st grade hallway. Application and fees due to Claire Durbin by January 20th. Make checks payable to ICES.


3:15-5:00 PM

2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10

Janet Meade

Kimberly Hardy

Brenda Hemans

Claire Durbin
Student Ambassador Club

Focusing on students (grades 1-5) learning social awareness, including the following areas: presenting themselves by using effective communication in social situations, addressing and welcoming guests, how to start and end conversations, and being confident in appearance while focusing on successful first impressions. The students will have opportunities to apply their "newly" learned skills throughout the year. We are excited to watch our student ambassadors develop leadership skills while participating in activities and serving our school on special occasions.


7:15-7:45 AM

10/12, 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9

Amanda Hennebaul

Missy Renz
SuccessMaker Club

For students in grades 3-5.


7:15-7:45 AM

Every Wednesday starting Oct. 5th, ending April 18th

Chandler Teasley
Witzzle Pro

For 4th and 5th grade students.


7:15-7:45 AM

9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1

Susan Kuehn


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