Clubs

First Lego League Challenge Competition Team (4/5)
Club Sponsor: Mrs. Wilson (heather.m.wilson@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 4-5
Application/Join Process: Students fill out applications in August. Applications are reviewed and evaluated. Up to 10 students are chosen to represent MPES.  
Cost: $50 (includes t-shirt and supplies for FLL Tournament) Sponsorships are available based on need. 
Description of the Club: The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is an international competition organized by FIRST for elementary and middle school students. Each year in August, FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams are introduced to a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to focus and research on. They also work on building and coding a Lego Spike Prime robot to solve missions on a robot game board. 

First Lego League Explore Team (2/3)
Club Sponsor: Casey Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 2nd and 3rd
Application/Join Process: 6 Students Application via pick up from Ms. Weltch
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: After school until 4:00 pm, January 30, February: 6, 11, 18, 27, March: 4, 13, 20, 25, 27, 31
Description of the Club: FIRST Lego League Explore challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. In Explore, students will focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential. The team will develop, share, and refine a solution to a given problem. The core values (discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun) guide the team through preparation and competition.

First Lego League Discover Team (K/1)
Club Sponsor: Mrs. Wilson (heather.m.wilson@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K/1
Application/Join Process: 8 students - Teacher Recommendations & Parent Approval
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: After school until 4:00 pm January: 28, February 6, 11, 20, 27, March: 4, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27, 31
Description: The children will explore how people share what they love to do with others. They will learn about the different places where ideas are shared, who they are shared with, and the people behind the scenes that make experiences happen. The children will build a stage that can be used to host a music concert or theatrical performance, or to display an object in a museum. They will use elements from the STEAM Park set to build their ideas. They will create their own place to share their interests and will consider the audience. They will test and improve their designs and creations. The children will record their ideas and designs in their Engineering Notebooks. They will share their builds and what they learned with others. Finally, they will participate in the celebration event, to which you can invite their families and friends. Most importantly, they will have FUN!

Chorus (3-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Butler (sam.butler@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade
Application/Join Process: Sign up on MyPaymentsPlus
Cost: $30
Dates and Times: Wednesday Mornings, Drop off is 7:05, club starts at 7:15. September: 11, 18, 25, October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November: 6, 13, 20, December: 4, 11, January: 8, 15, 22, 29, February: 5, 19, 26, March: 5, 12, 19, 26, April: 2
Description of the Club: Chorus is a chance to learn to sing along with other aspiring musicians! We will learn musical performances together and share with audiences in December and April! 

MPES Run Club (2-5)
Club Sponsor: Mrs.  Blanchard (tanya.blanchard@gcpsk12.org) & Mrs. Pemberton (sina.pemberton@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 2nd-5th
Application/Joining Process: My Payments plus/Flyers sent home 2/7/25
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.; February 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27
Description of the Club: Mountain Park Running Club is a running club for grades 2nd through 5th that provides a positive and healthy opportunity for our children to develop a routine of physical exercise.  We will strive to reach our end goal of 13.1 miles this season (Half- Marathon).

Club Name: Kawaii Drawing Club (2-3)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 2-3
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on August 26 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  September 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Students will learn how to draw in the Japanese "Kawaii" style. Kawaii style emphasizes cuteness, so students will learn tips for how to draw extra cute! This round of Kawaii Drawing Club will focus on Sanrio characters. 

Club Name: Kawaii Drawing Club (4-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 4-5 
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on August 26 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays,  September 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Students will learn how to draw in the Japanese "Kawaii" style. Kawaii style emphasizes cuteness, so students will learn tips for how to draw extra cute! This round of Kawaii Drawing Club will focus on Sanrio characters. 

Club Name: Lego Club (2-3)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 2-3
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on August 26 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  September 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Students will explore with Legos and create different creations. Students will get to take home a small creation at the end of the club! Students are welcome to bring Lego sets from home to work on!

Club Name: Lego Club (4-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 4-5 
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on August 26 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays,  September 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Students will explore with Legos and create different creations. Students will get to take home a small creation at the end of the club! Students are welcome to bring Lego sets from home to work on!

Club Name: Sewing Club (1-3)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 1-3
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 17 at 10 am and close at Midnight on September 20.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  October 8, 15, 11, 29, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Club members will learn basic sewing stitches that they will use to make a stuffed plushie. 

Club Name: Crochet Club (4-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 4-5 
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 17 at 10 am and close at Midnight on September 20.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Club members will learn how to crochet with yarn. You can make scarves, blankets, stuffed animals, and more with crocheting!

Club Name: Dash Robots (1-3)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 1-3
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 17 at 10 am and close at Midnight on September 20.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  October 8, 15, 11, 29, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Explore how to use the Dash robot and its accessories to solve various problems and obstacles. You will learn to navigate Dash and code it to complete different obstacles and missions.

Club Name: Dash Robots  (4-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 4-5 
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 17 at 10 am and close at Midnight on September 20.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05)
Description of the Club: Explore how to use the Dash robot and its accessories to solve various problems and obstacles. You will learn to navigate Dash and code it to complete different obstacles and missions.

Club Name: 3D Paper Art Club
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K-2nd, 3rd-5th
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on January 21st at 10 am and close at Midnight on January 24th.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: K-2, Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05). 3-5. Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05).
Description of the Club: Students will learn techniques to make 3D pop up books using paper. They will also learn how to make pop ups that can move.

Club Name: Battle Bots
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 3rd-5th
Application/Join Process: Limit of 16, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on January 21st at 10 am and close at Midnight on January 24th.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times:Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05).
Description of the Club: Students will build their own shell to cover a robot. They will then battle other students. The goal is to be the last robot standing. Students will have a chance to test out their designs before they do a bracket battle to determine the winner.

Club Name: Sphero Exploration
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K-2nd
Application/Join Process: Limit of 16, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on January 21st at 10 am and close at Midnight on January 24th.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05).
Description of the Club: Explore how to use some of the robots on the Sphero platform. You will learn how to play, drive, and even code the Spheroes.

Club Name: Coding Club
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 3rd-5th
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on February 18th at 10 am and close at Midnight on February 21st.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05).
Description of the Club: Students will learn and practice a few different coding styles.

Club Name: Comic Book Club (Art)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K-2nd, 3rd-5th
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on February 18th at 10 am and close at Midnight on February 21st.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: K-2, Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05). 3-5. Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05).
Description of the Club: Students will learn drawing techniques that will help them make their own comic books. 

Club Name: STEAM Club
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K-2nd
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on February 18th at 10 am and close at Midnight on February 21st.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05). 
Description of the Club: Students will learn the STEAM process and apply the skills to various STEAM projects.