Clubs and Organizations

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (Aug. - May)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsor: Chess Adventures

Fee: $40 per month/student with a one-time $25 registration fee.

Description:
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic skills through chess! Our Chess Club offers a fun and challenging environment for players of all levels. Learn the basics or improve your game with expert instruction and friendly competition. We'll play matches, solve puzzles, and explore the fascinating world of chess.

Key Points:

• Develops cognitive skills
• Suitable for all levels
• Experienced instruction
• Competitive and fun atmosphere

Meeting Days: Thursdays (9/12 - 11/21)
Meeting Times: 3:05 PM - 3:50 PM

Sponsors: Gravesande and Joseph

Fee: $10

Description:
Unleash your inner artist in Craft Club! Explore your creativity through a variety of fun and hands-on projects. From making friendship bracelets to painting masterpieces, we'll experiment with different materials and techniques. This club is a great opportunity to build friendships, develop fine motor skills, and express yourself through art.

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (10/2 - 12/4)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Sponsors: Horn and Williams

Description:
Our club will be limited to students who do not currently have, nor have they ever owned a dog before.  We will interact with dogs and discuss how to care for them.

Meeting Days: Tuesdays (10/1 - 3/25)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsors: Richards, Porter, DeVries, and Summers

Fee: $20

Description:
The Theatre Arts play a significant and essential role in ensuring a well-rounded education. Our goal for the drama club is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to be themselves, to make new friends, to explore new worlds, and to create performative art as an ensemble. Students will learn about the different aspects of theatre, including history, improv, acting techniques, costume design, and more. There will be two performances (one minor performance and a musical in the spring).

Meeting Days: Tuesdays (1/7 - 3/25)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsors: Richards, Porter, DeVries, and Summers

Fee: $5

Description:
The Theatre Arts play a significant and essential role in ensuring a well-rounded education. Our goal for being a part of a stage crew is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to be themselves, to make new friends, and to explore new worlds! Students will work alongside the Drama Club as stage crew members during our spring performance (may include working with props, lighting, sound, and overseeing technical cues and scenes). This club will teach students how to work as a team, lead others, and become familiar with a theatrical production!

Meeting Days: Mondays (Sept. - April)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsor: Good News Club Gwinnett

Description:
Good News Club offers a fun and engaging environment where children can learn about the Bible, build character, and make new friends. Through dynamic Bible lessons, games, inspiring stories, and memorable songs, children will discover important life values and develop a strong moral compass. All club workers undergo rigorous background checks to ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all children.

Key Points:

• Bible-based curriculum
• Character development
• Fun activities and games
• Safe and supervised environment

Meeting Days: Tuesdays (Sept. - Dec.)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:40 PM

Sponsor: Peters

Description:
According to research, regular exercise can help children:

• increase the ability to focus better in school.
• improve their memory.
• develop strong muscles and strengthen bones.
• improve heart and lung health.
• minimize the risk of preventable diseases.

I believe being active is imperative! Kids in Motion (K.I.M.) is ideal for students who are interested in improving their physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills. As a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) instructor for 10 years, participants will have the opportunity to experience a fun-filled, boot-camp style group exercise class designed for all types of fitness levels.

Meeting Days: Thursdays (1/9 - 3/13)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsor: Yoo

Description:
Students will explore the Korean language and culture through play. The Korean club will provide opportunities to play several traditional games, songs, and instruments. Students may meet with special guests or have an experience making Korean food. This club is for any fourth or fifth grade student who wants to explore the Korean language and culture further.

Meeting Days: Thursdays (Sept - March)
Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsor: Alexander

Description:
Unleash your inner rock star! This high-energy club is perfect for aspiring musicians. Explore a variety of instruments including bass, electric guitar, drums, keyboard, electric bass, ukulele, and percussion. Learn basic music theory, rhythm, and improvisation while collaborating with fellow band members. Develop your musical skills and confidence as you create your own music and perform at school events. No experience necessary!

Meeting Days: Tuesdays (5th Grade: 10/1 - 12/3) (4th Grade: 2/4 - 4/1)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsors: Ariaz and Simpson

Description:
Wildcat Mic Masters is a club where students learn the art of podcasting. We'll explore everything from idea generation to recording and editing. Get ready to have fun, be creative, and share your voice with the world!

Meeting Day: One Friday per month until January 2025. (After that ONLY the selected CES team will meet to prepare for the competition in February)

Sponsor: Ambekar

Description:
Students will read and discuss books from a county-selected list of 10 books. As part of the club, students will read some very special award-winning books. The goal of this club is to foster the love of reading in students and also to prepare a team of readers to represent Chattahoochee at the county level Quiz Bowl style Rally Competition on February 22nd, 2025.  We will use the buzzer system to prepare for this tournament. We will have our team tryouts in January 2025. As per the county guidelines, we can have up to 10 members on our team.

Meeting Days: Tuesdays (8/13 - 3/31)
Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsor: Alexander

Description:
This band is a fun introduction to playing instruments for young musicians. Students will learn basic music concepts, rhythm, and how to play a variety of instruments, such as recorders, xylophones, and percussion. Through group playing and ensemble activities, children will develop their musical skills, teamwork, and creativity. The band performs at school events, providing opportunities for students to share their musical talents with the school community.

Meeting Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsor: Simpson

Description:
Become a future engineer and problem-solver in the CES Robotics team! We prepare for the FIRST LEGO League Challenge, a competition focused on real-world problem-solving and robotics engineering. Students will design, build, and program LEGO Spike Prime robots to complete challenging tasks on a game board.

Team members develop critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills while preparing for regional and national tournaments. The team is highly selective, requiring an application and tryout process in March of fourth grade. We welcome applications from new CES fifth graders.

Meeting Days: Thursdays
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1/16 - 3/13)

Sponsor: Donnelly

Description:
The STEM club is a fun place where you can explore science, technology, engineering, and math through cool activities and projects! You will use your imagination, work with friends, and learn how things work in the world around you. Get ready to invent, discover, and have a blast!

Meeting Days: Mondays (8/12 - 8/31)
Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsor: Alexander

Description:
Strum your way to fun with the ukulele club! This club is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of playing the ukulele. Students will learn essential chords, strumming patterns, and basic music theory. We'll have a blast playing popular songs and developing a love for music. No experience necessary!

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (Sept - March)Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsor: Alexander

Description:
Unleash your inner rhythm with the WildStix Orff Ensemble! This exciting club combines the power of the xylophone and drums to create dynamic and energetic music. Students will learn basic music theory, rhythm, and ensemble playing while developing their percussion skills. Through creative exploration and collaboration, members will create their own compositions and perform at school events.

Meeting Days: Mondays (9/16 - 3/17) 
(1st semester - once a month; 2nd semester - twice a month)
Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsors: Rhea and Craddock

Description:
We will be putting together the 2024-2025 Chattahoochee Elementary yearbook! Club members will assist by attending school events and taking photos throughout the year, using programs to format and design the yearbook, and be an active member of creating the yearbook from start to finish!