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: Up to 8 Students Application via pick up from Ms. Weltch (around December/January)
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: After school until 4:00 pm, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 10, 18, 25, March 3, 11, 18, 25, 30
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: Up to 8 students - Teacher Recommendations & Parent Approval
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: After school until 4:00 pm Dates TBD
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 10, 17, 24, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25, March: 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
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 Date TBD
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.; Dates TBD
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).

Readers Rally
Club Sponsor: Elizabeth Adams (Elizabeth.Adams@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 4th & 5th
Application/Join Process: Students fill out application in the spring for the upcoming year. 
Cost: $25
Dates and Times: Wednesday Afternoons, 3:00-4:00 PM, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 15, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 18, 25
Description of the Club: Readers Rally is a quiz bowl style competition where students compete against teams from other schools in the county.  Students will be required to read 10 books and become experts on those books in order to answer questions about them. Up to 10 of our club members will be chosen to represent MPES at the county competition in February.

Club Name: Crochet 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 25 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  September 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: Crochet Club 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 25 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays,  September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 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: 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 25 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  September 9, 16, 23, 30  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 25 at 10 am and close at Midnight on August 28
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays,  September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 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 (1-2)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 1-2
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 24 at 10 am and close at 10 PM on September 29.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  October 7, 14, 21, 28, 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: Sewing Club (3-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 3-5 
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 24 at 10 am and close at 10 PM on September 29.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 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: Dash Robots (1-2)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 1-2
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 24 at 10 am and close at 10 PM on September 29.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Tuesdays,  October 7, 14, 21, 28, 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  (3-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 3-5 
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on September 24 at 10 am and close at 10 PM on September 29.
Cost: $20
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 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: Sculpture Club (K-2)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K-2
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on January 5th at 10 am and closes at Midnight on January 8th.
Cost: $25
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05). 
Description of the Club: Students will make sculptures out of plaster and clay. 

Club Name: Fashion Club (3-5)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Brodnax (amy.brodnax@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: 3-5
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on January 5th at 10 am and closes at Midnight on January 8th.
Cost: $25
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:10-7:45 am (drop off begins at 7:05).
Description of the Club: Students will use different sewing techniques to upcycle clothes into new styles. Students will receive and intro to using a sewing machine. 

Club Name: STEAM Club (K-2)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Weltch (casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org)
Grades of Students in the Club: K-2
Application/Join Process: Limit of 15, join through My Payments Plus, Sign Ups open on January 5th at 10 am and closes at Midnight on January 8th.
Cost: $25
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 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. 

Club Name: Battle Bots (3-5)
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 January 5th at 10 am and closes at Midnight on January 8th.
Cost: $25
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 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.