Clubs & Activities

Art club is for students who are excited to explore their creativity, learn new techniques, and work on fun art projects. Art club will have two groups this year for the fall and for the spring semester.

Grades: 4^th and 5^th grade students only.

When: September through December. Meeting dates and times TBD

Club Sponsor: Sarah Lim

Art club is for students who are excited to explore their creativity, learn new techniques, and work on fun art projects. Art club will have two groups this year for the fall and for the spring semester.

Grades : 2^nd and 3^rd grade students

When: January to March Meeting dates and times TBD

Club Sponsor: Sarah Lim

Best Buddies is a leadership club for students in 4th and 5th grade. Club members will work together to help our 'buddies' in special needs classes at Ivy Creek! There will be a club fee of $5. 

Who: 4th and 5th grade

When: Wednesday 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. 

Club Sponsors: Samantha Carr and Tammy Ward

Calling all 4^th Graders! Do you love books? Do you want to work in our school store, The Book Nook? The Book Nook is a school sponsored club for students in 4^th grade who show an interest in the love of books! This is a student-run bookstore, selling gently used books and other school supplies. No experience needed! Students will participate on a rotation basis. $12 fee for T-shirts. 

Who: 4th grade

When: Thursday morning 7:45-8:20 AM 

Sponsor: Briana Brisco

The Chess Club is a school sponsored club for students who show an interest in the game of Chess. Students can be experienced Chess players or can just be interested in learning the game. All levels are welcome! 

Grades: 3rd - 5th

When: Thursday mornings from 7:15-7:45 AM. 

Sponsor: Cody Bates

The Ivy Creek Chorus is a performance-based singing group for 4th /5th grade students during the 2^nd semester. Students will develop singing skills and ensemble skills working towards performance at the Ivy Creek Showcase on May 6 and Spring Chorus Show (date TBD). Chorus Club will be limited to 80 students.

Who: 4th and 5th grade

When: Tuesday morning 7:00 AM

Sponsor: Sarah Deal

Chorus Club Application: https://forms.gle/J6EH2zetcCGNSw1x9

Ivy Creek Crochet Club is a club designed for students in fourth and fifth grade who want to learn how to crochet and/or learn new skills. Since the beginning stages of learning may require plenty of individual assistance, there is a limit of 12 students. 

Who: Grades 4 & 5

When: Tuesday 3:15-4:15 PM 

Materials Needed:  Information will be sent prior to the first club day.

Sponsors:  Jeannette Favreau and Michele Carey

Get ready to move and shine! Dance Club will meet twice a month, and this year we’re adding an exciting twist—pom poms! Because we have limited practice time and two school performances, it’s important that members attend all practices. A background in dance is helpful but not required—what we’re really looking for is dedication, energy, and a love of performing!

Grades:  4th & 5th

When:  7:10-7:45 AM

Sponsors: Kali Burch, Cyndi Little, Narmelly Urena

First Lego League Discover is a school sponsored club for kindergarten and 1st grade. This year's theme is archaeology! They will use the engineering and design process to work as a team to explore excavation sites, build and study cool artifacts. The meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:15-4:15 PM. The club is limited to 8 students. Applications will be given to students in November 2024 as part of the acceptance process. There will be a club fee of $20 for t-shirt and supplies

Who: Kindergarten and 1st grade

When: Tuesday afternoon 3:15-4:15 PM

Sponsors: Daisy Aguilar and Kayla Eiken

Join the Drone Club and soar into the exciting world of flying technology! For 4th and 5th graders, this club is your chance to learn how drones work, practice flying them, and explore cool projects that boost your creativity and teamwork. Get ready to have fun, build skills, and reach new heights! 

Who: 4th and 5th grade

When: Every other Thursday from 7:15am to 7:45am

Sponsor:  Cody Bates

Do you love your school, spending time outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and helping animals and plants? If so, the Ivy Creek Environmental Club is the perfect club for you!

In this club, we will:

• Learn about the environment through fun games and activities. We'll explore topics like recycling, composting, saving energy, and the importance of clean water.
• Go on nature walks to observe, clean up, and learn about the plants and animals in our schoolyard.
• Work together on hands-on projects to make a difference in our school community and to keep it looking beautiful!

Who: 4th and 5th grade

When: Wednesday 3:15-4:30 PM

Club Sponsors: Kate Falcone-Smith and Katie Gray

FCA is a school sponsored club for students in kindergarten through 5th grade who want to grow their relationship with Jesus Christ and learn how to demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, serving, teamwork and excellence. Meetings will be held once a month on Tuesday mornings from 7:20-7:45AM. 

Who: Kindergarten - 5th grade

When: Tuesday 7:20-7:45 AM

Club Sponsors: Rhonda Beldon and Kayla Eiken

FIRST Lego League Explore is a school sponsored club for 2nd and 3rd-grade students that challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Students will explore real-world problems, learn to design, code, and create unique solutions with LEGO bricks powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential. Applications will be given to students in November 2025 as part of the acceptance process.  There will be a club fee of $20 for T-Shirts and supplies. 

Who: 2nd & 3rd Grade

When: Tuesday 3:15-4:20 PM. 

Sponsors: Ashley Miranda and Kali Burch

Game Club is for students who love to play board games and have fun with friends! There is a limit of 20 students each semester. 

Who: 2nd grade

When: Friday mornings 7:15-7:45AM

Club Sponsor: Michelle Wehunt

Game Club is for students who love to play board games and have fun with friends! There is a limit of 20 students each semester.

Who: Kindergarten and 1st grade

When: Friday mornings 7:15-7:45AM

Club Sponsor: Michelle Wehunt

Girls Who Code is for girls who want to learn more about coding and diversity in technology. Mrs. Magers will be hosting the club in the Computer Science room. The club will have 20 students. 

Grade: 3rd - 5th grade girls

When: Wednesday mornings twice a month 7:10 AM 

Club Sponsor: Julia Magers

The Good News Club is a free club for students in 2nd grade through 5th grade. The club will meet right after school until 4:30 PM on Monday afternoons, beginning September 15, 2025. Students will enjoy snacks, a bible lesson, games, and music.  There is a limit of 60 students. Parent pickup will be in the car rider lane.

A flyer was sent home in the Friday Folders on August 8th

Register by the QR code on the flyer or at www.GoodNewsClubGwinnett.org

Club Sponsors: Ivy Creek Baptist Church, Deanna Whittaker, Amanda Hanes, Beth Wynne, Jackie Blankenship, Brenda Hemans, Migdalia Morel, and Joel Shoemaker

Kids Who Code is a club for 1st and 2nd graders who want to learn more about coding and diversity in technology. We will be using Scratch Jr.  Mrs. Magers will be hosting the club in the Computer Science room. 

Grades: 1st and 2nd grade

When: Wednesday mornings twice a month from 7:10-7:45 AM

Club Sponsor: Julia Magers

Kindness Club is a fun and welcoming group for students who want to spread kindness everywhere they go!  In our club, we learn how to be kind to ourselves, our school, and our community.  Our goal is to make everyone feel welcomed and included. The club will meet from.  There is a limit of 30 students. A fee of $7 will be collected for materials. 

Grades: Kindergarten - 2nd grade

When: Wednesday mornings 7:15 - 7:45 AM

Club Sponsors: Lauren Butler and Julie Beard

The first-grade Noncompetition LEGO club provides a fun, hands-on environment for young children to develop problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and teamwork skills through building with LEGO bricks. The club often incorporates themes or challenges to encourage creativity and can help improve focus, attention span, and social skills. 

Key aspects of a first-grade LEGO club:

• Building with LEGOs:

Students use LEGO bricks to construct various models, either individually or collaboratively. 

• Problem-solving:

Challenges and themes encourage children to think creatively and find solutions to building problems. 

• Social skills:

Cooperation, communication, and teamwork are fostered as children work together on projects. 

• Theme-based activities:

Clubs often incorporate themes to inspire creativity and provide focus (e.g., building an airport, a grocery store, or a favorite snack). 

• Creative expression:

LEGOs offer a way for children to express their imagination and bring their ideas to life. 

• Development of spatial reasoning:

Building with LEGOs helps children understand shapes, sizes, and spatial relationships. 

• Cognitive skills:

LEGO play can enhance memory, focus, and attention span. 

• Fun and engaging:

LEGOs are a universally loved toy that can captivate children of various ages and skill levels. 

Grade:  1st grade only

When:  Wednesdays, January 7-March 4, 7:15-7:45 a.m.

Club Sponsors:  Deanna Brewer and Guillermo Brenes

For 3rd grade students. A limited number of students will be selected based on interest and teacher recommendation.  We will divide the club into Fall and Spring groups to allow more students the opportunity to participate.  Students will perform a variety of tasks including shelving books, making deliveries, light cleaning, and assisting other students. Library Club members are assigned a shift to work during their recess once a week, and meet once a month before school on Tuesdays.  Exceptional behavior is required of all Library Club members.  Club dues ($20) are to cover the cost of a club t-shirt and snacks.  Note:  Dues will be collected upon acceptance into the club.  

Who: 3rd grade

When: Tuesdays 7:15-7:45 AM

Sponsors:  Kimberly Sharp and Debbie Burleigh

For 5th grade students. A limited number of students are selected to participate based on their applications and teacher recommendations. The selected students will work in teams to broadcast Ivy Creek's morning news program, "Live on 5". Jobs include anchoring the news, operating cameras, running sound, operating software, and operating production equipment. Exceptional behavior is required of all news crew members.  The electronic application will be shared with all interested participants in early September.

Who: 5th grade

Time(s)/Date(s): Monthly teams meet daily 8:00-8:20 AM (No need to drop off early.)

Location:  Media Center

Sponsors:  Kimberly Sharp and Debbie Burleigh

The Ivy Creek Percussion Ensemble is a new instrumental ensemble for select 4th/5th grade students during the 2^nd semester. Students will develop skills on mallet instruments and learn songs to perform at the Ivy Creek Showcase on May 6. Limit of 20 students.

Who: 4th and 5th grade

When: Tuesday afternoon 3:13-4:00 PM

Sponsor: Sarah Deal

Percussion Club Application: https://forms.gle/MYpgmRnSTCMGCzrc6

For 4th and 5th grade students.  Members read fantastic books from the GCPS Readers Rally list and discuss them during club meetings.  They practice questioning and answering each other based on the contents of the books.  In February, we have a school competition in which ten students are selected to compete at the county Readers Rally Event.  Space in this club is limited.  Keep in mind that participants are selected for the club based on their application, homework assignment, and teacher recommendation.  The electronic application and homework assignment will be shared with all interested participants in early September.  Club dues: ($20) to cover the cost of a club t-shirt and a Readers Rally book.  Note:  Dues will be collected upon acceptance into the club.

Who: 4th and 5th grade

When: Mondays 7:00-7:45AM  (Due to the nature of our work, siblings may not be dropped off early unless they are a member of the club.)

Sponsors: Kimberly Sharp and Debbie Burleigh

Robotics Junior is an opportunity for students to learn basic concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction to perform specific goals. 

The purpose of the club is to stimulate student interest and involvement in robotics. This will be accomplished by providing an opportunity for students to plan, design, code (program), and test robots to perform specific tasks. This club is designed to allow students to explore the basics of robotics in a non-competitive environment. 

Who: 2nd & 3rd grade

When: Wednesday mornings

Club Sponsors: Kimberly Hardy and Caroline Neikirk

Running Club is for students in 3rd to 5th grade who love to run. There is a limit of 30 students. 

Who: Grades 3- 5

When: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM from September to December

Club Sponsors: Shelby Viscardi and Lindsay Love

Running Club is for students in kindergarten - 2nd grade  who love to run. There is a limit of 20 students. 

Who: Grades Kindergarten - 2nd

When: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM from January to April

Club Sponsors: Shelby Viscardi and Lindsay Love

Bienvenido's to Spanish Club! Join us for a fun adventure into the Spanish language and culture! In Spanish Club students will learn basic Spanish words and phrases through games, songs, and activities. We'll also explore the traditions, foods, and celebrations from Spanish-speaking countries around the world. There will be a limit of 20 students. 

When: Once a month on Wednesday in cafeteria

Who: 1st-3rd graders 

Sponsors: Cyndi Little, Narmelly Urena, and Johanna White