Trip Club Offerings

The students will learn about gardening, pruning, mulching and composting. This year a master gardener has volunteered to work with us. The students in the club will also be instrumental in helping to maintain the school garden so that all classes will be able to enjoy the garden.

Sponsors: Mrs. Partrick and Mrs. Cruz
Grades: 4th and 5th

Meeting time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Number of students: 12
Meeting Day: Thursday

Dates: 9/12, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/19, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 1/30, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15
First Meeting: September 12th, 2024
Last Meeting: May 15th, 2025

Saturday Workday: October 19th, 2024 (Gwinnett Great Days of Service)
Fee: $20-The club fee will be used to offset the cost of materials needed for the activities we will do like planting and making steppingstones

Art Club will be a chance for students to dive deeper into their artistic abilities and learn more about different art forms and techniques with various mixed media projects.

Sponsors: Rebecca Holbrook
Grades: 4th & 5th
Number of students: 30

Meeting Day: Wednesday mornings
First Meeting: 9/4/2024

Meeting Time: 7:10 AM – 8:00 AM

Last Meeting: 12/11/2024

Ms. Smith is looking for fabulous 4th and 5th grade students to join the Trip chorus! We will be singing and moving to all kinds of music! The Rockin' Rams will learn a variety of vocal techniques and how to sing in a group setting, all while having a fun and enjoyable musical experience! We will perform at least two concerts during the year at Trip and will have the opportunity to showcase our talents out in the community, as well! If you like to sing and dance, then Rockin' Rams is the club for you!

Sponsor: Courtney Smith

Grades: 4th & 5th
Meeting time: 7:10AM (front doors open at 7:00)

Number of students: unlimited
Meeting Day: Thursday mornings

First Meeting: 09/08/2024
Dates: Every Thursday
Last Meeting: 4/01/2025

Fee: $25- Club fees will pay for the shirt we wear for performances, the cost of a field trip, and lunch on the day of our field trip.

The Francophonie and Multicultural Club will promote the French language and Francophonie culture through social and service activities. We will build an awareness and an appreciation for diversity and to establish lifelong leadership skills for celebrating diversity.

Some social activities involve making arts and crafts, Bûche de Noël (Yule cake) during the holidays, French movie night, Cheese-tasting, etc. We will fundraise to offset the cost of some of our activities. Come check us out!

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We will use the French Club to help plan for a French events in March for Francophonie Week.

Sponsors: Madame Bin-Wahad, Madame Diakite, Mrs. McBride & Madame Tendon
Grades: 3-5
Number of students: 30

Meeting Day: Last Wednesday afternoon of the Month
First Meeting: 9/25/2024

Meeting Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Last Meeting: 4/30/20245
Fee: $25 fee due at sign up on my payments plus to cover cost of T-Shirt and Social Activities

Do you like to do DIY projects, try new food, and learn new life skills? Well look no further because my club provides an opportunity for ages k-2. Let’s put those creative minds of yours to work making food with artistic twist. Picture this, working with like-minded kids making cool tie dye shirts/tote bag/socks, creating your own jewelry(bracelet, necklace), and understanding how to manage your money on a regular basis. They are kids that's for sure, but they are the tomorrow’s adults who will keep those skills for life. Come and have fun!

Sponsors: Madame Gachelin & Mrs. Charles

Grades: K-2
Number of students: 25

Meeting Day: Wednesday (every 3 weeks)
First Meeting: 9/18/2024

Meeting Time: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Last Meeting: 4/24/20245
Fee: $35 fee due at sign up on my payments plus to cover cost of activities.

Do you like to do DIY projects, try new food, and learn new life skills? Well look no further because my club provides an opportunity for ages 3-5. Let’s put those creative minds of yours to work making food with artistic twist. Picture this, working with like-minded kids making cool tie dye shirts/tote bag/socks, creating your own jewelry(bracelet, necklace), and understanding how to manage your money on a regular basis. They are kids that's for sure, but they are the tomorrow’s adults who will keep those skills for life. Come and have fun!

Sponsors: Madame Gachelin & Mrs. Charles

Grades: 3-5
Number of students: 25

Meeting Day: Thursday (every 3 weeks)
First Meeting: 9/19/2024

Meeting Time: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Last Meeting: 4/25/20245

Fee: $35 fee due at sign up on my payments plus to cover cost of activities.

Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Sponsors: Hannah McCain, Latasha Boynton, Crystal Little, Sharon Nurse

Grades: 3rd-5th

Number of Students: Girls on the Run is committed to having small teams with low coach to participant ratios. Having strong relationships between teammates and coaches is a core part of our program. Teams are capped at 20 participants.

Meeting Day: Mondays and Wednesdays every week

Meeting Time: 3:30-5:00
First Meeting: 9/16/2024

Last Meeting: 12/9/2024

To learn more about Jesus and His word. Singing, small group and large group bible instruction

Sponsors: Ms. Mercier

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Number of students: 100 max.
Meeting Day: Monday

First Meeting: 10/7/2024
Meeting Time: 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Meeting Dates: 10/7, 10/21, 11/11, 12/2, 1/27, 2/24, 3/10, 3/31

Last Meeting: 3/31/2025

Registration: REGISTRTION IS NOT ON MY PAYMENTS PLUS YOU MUST REGISTER HERE:

https://www.goodnewsclubgwinnett.org/students/registration

The purpose of The Kindness Squad is to support the people in our community through acts of kindness. The Kindness Squad promotes leadership, empathy, relationships, and positive character traits.

Club Sponsors: Jennifer Hicks, Lisa Hill & Sarah Browning
Who: First - Fifth Grade,15 Students Maximum. Students who are interested should get a form from Mrs. Hicks to complete. Three students from each grade level will be chosen as Kindness Ambassadors. If spots are not filled, additional students from grade levels will be chosen. Applications should be submitted by September 5th to Mrs. Hicks.

Number of students: 15

Meeting Day: Every other Thursday in the Media Center
First Meeting: 9/19/2024

Meeting Time: 7:15am- 7:45am

Meeting Dates: 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/14, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 1/30, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1

Last Meeting: 5/1/2025

Fee:$20 on MyPaymentsPlus to cover shirts and activities. This will only be put on MyPaymentsPlus once the Kindness Ambassadors have been chosen.

Calling all fourth and fifth grade Lego enthusiasts! Join the amazing Trip Elementary School Robotics Club! A maximum of 12 students can join the club. Please fill out the interest form below. Forms must be returned by Friday August 30th to Ms. Dinan.

Sponsors: Mrs. Dinan & Mrs. Clark

Number of students: 12

Meeting Day: Monday
First Meeting: 9/9/2024

Meeting Time: 3:30pm- 5:00pm

Last Meeting: 12/16/2024

Fee:$20 on MyPaymentsPlus to snacks and competition meal. This will only be put on MyPaymentsPlus once the Lego Members have been chosen.

The Trip 5th Grade Drama Team is an after-school team that meets one day a week on Wednesdays after until 4:30 to practice a full-length play production. Unlike other clubs at Trip ES, you cannot simply sign up for this team on MyPayments Plus. Students must first audition for the Team and be selected to then join as members. Only 50 students can be selected each year. After auditions, when all 50 members have been invited to join the Drama Team, parents will then visit MPP to pay a $25 Materials Fee. This is to cover the cost of t-shirts, field trips, buses, props, etc. for the play production. If this is a financial hardship for your family, scholarships are available. Please contact Mrs. Grubbs personally at Leslie.grubbs@gcpsk12.org to let her know if this would be helpful to your family. A letter will be going out soon to all 5th grade students with dates and information about a Zoom Meeting for interested students and parents, auditions, and our first meeting dates.

Sponsor: Mrs. Grubbs & Ms. Bahin

Grades: 5th Grade Students ONLY

Number of students: 50 students
Meeting Day: Wednesday

Auditions: 9/11 & 9/18- 3:15pm - 5:00pm

First Meeting: 9/25/2024
Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Last Meeting: 2/27/2025

Materials Fee: $25.00 will be due after auditions.

To help students develop leadership skills, engage in learning about democracy, and serve as the voice of the student body.

Sponsors: Ms. McCain & Ms. Fraundorf
Grades: 4th & 5th
Number of students: 2 per Homeroom class in 4th & 5th

Meeting Day: One Tuesday a month
First Meeting: 9/17

Meeting Time: 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM

Meeting Dates: 9/17, 10/15, 11/12, 12/17, 1/14, 2/11, 3/18, 4/15, 5/13

Last Meeting: 5/13/2025

Fee: $10 to cover T-shirt costs

The Trip Peer Leadership Program is a program designed to build leadership and social skills in upper grade students as well as aid students who may be having difficulty with academics. The program seeks to create a culture of trust and engagement, empower students to work independently and with diverse groups, provide students with tools to better achieve goals, and develop student voice.

Sponsors: Ms. Peterson, Ms. Hoyett & Ms. Self
Grades: 4th and 5th
Number of students: 20

Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday of each month
First Meeting: 10/17/2024

Meeting Time: 7:10am- 8:00am

Meeting Dates: 10/17, 11/21, 12/19, 01/16, 02/20, 03/20, 04/17
Last Meeting: 4/17/2025

Fee: $25 - Club fees will pay for t-shirt

This club follows the First LEGO League program which is designed to build confidence and teamwork skills. The curriculum is designed to harness students' natural curiosity through exploration and play.

Due to resources, the club will only consists of 8 students and will be by invite only.

Sponsors: Mrs. Trista Clark
Grades: K & 1st
Number of students: 8

Meeting Day: Wednesday
First Meeting: 1/15/2025

Meeting Time: 7:15am- 7:45am

Meeting Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Last Meeting: Celebration of Season Date and Time TBD

Fee: $15

This club follows the First LEGO League program which is designed to build computational thinking and engineering skills. The curriculum is designed to connect students to science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world problem solving and coding.

Due to resources, the club will only consists of 6 students and will be by invite only.

Sponsors: Mrs. Trista Clark
Grades: 2nd & 3rd
Number of students: 6

Meeting Day: Tuesday
First Meeting: 1/7/2025

Meeting Time: 7:15am- 7:45am

Meeting Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Last Meeting: Celebration of Season Date and Time TBD

Fee: $20

Art Club will be a chance for students to dive deeper into their artistic abilities and learn more about different art forms and techniques with various mixed media projects.

Sponsors: Rebecca Holbrook
Grades: 2nd & 3rd
Number of students: 30

Meeting Day: Wednesday mornings
First Meeting: 1/15/2025

Meeting Time: 7:10 AM – 8:00 AM

Last Meeting: 5/7/2025

Fee: $20 fee due at sign up on my payments plus