As a member of the Art Club, students will be creating a variety of art projects using different medium (materials).

Faculty Advisor:
Nancy Robinson

Grade Level:
The Art Club is open to 5th graders in the Fall and 4th graders in the Spring. It is limited to 10-15 students. 

Meeting Days:
Wednesdays

Meeting Time:
7:15- 8:00  am

A.T.L.A.S (Alliance To Lead And Serve) is a special program that will positively impact our 4th & 5th grade boys.  The purpose of the program is to enhance boys' social, educational, and personal development.  It will also provide a forum to discuss issues of concern and improve harmony among boys.  

Faculty Advisor:
Nicholas Gilmore

Grade Level:
The A.T.L.A.S Club is open to 4th & 5th grade students.  It is limited to 25 students.

Meeting Days:
Thursdays (beginning Ocotber 5, 2023)

Meeting Time:
3:15-4:45 pm

At Simonton Elementary, our morning announcements are broadcasted through the school.  As a member of this team, 5th Grade students will have the opportunity to produce and host the daily morning news show.  

Faculty Advisor:
Jessica Andrews

Grade Level:
The Broadcast Team is available for up to 30 5th grade students. 

Meeting Days:
Daily (beginning Ausut 21, 2023)

Meeting Time:
8:00 am

The Simonton Chorus is a performance based ensemble where students will participate in rehearsals and performances.  The Simonton singers will perform at various concerts here at school and in the community. 

Faculty Advisor:
Kate George

Grade Level:
The Simonton Chorus is for 4th and 5th graders.

Meeting Days:
Tuesdays (beginning September 5, 2023)

Meeting Time:
7:15- 8:00 am

LEGO Robotics Team is built around theme-based Challenges that engage children ages 9 to 16 in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering.  The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation.  Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce.

The FLL Challenge Team is a competition LEGO Robotics team. Students work together to develop a plan for a real-world problem, build robots to complete challenges and learn about the Core Values of First LEGO League. We can only take 10 team members, and participants will be chosen based off of their essays on their applications.

Faculty Advisor:
Stephanie Aseltine

Grade Level:
The FLL Challenge Team is for 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 10 students. 

Meeting Days:
Thursdays (beginning August 18, 2023)

Meeting Time:
7:00 - 8:00 am

The FLL Discover Team is an introductory LEGO Robotics team. Students work together to develop a plan for a real-world problem, build a model out of LEGO and get introduced to the Core Values of First LEGO League.

Faculty Advisor:
Stephanie Aseltine

Grade Level:
The FLL Discover Team is for Kindergarten & 1st graders and is limited to 6 students. 

Meeting Days:
TBD

Meeting Time:
TBD

The FLL Explore Team is an exploratory LEGO Robotics team for 2nd-3rd grade students. Students work together to identify a real-world problem and develop a plan to use a robot to solve that problem.  Students will also explore the Core Values of First LEGO League.  We can only take 6 team members, and participants will be chosen based off of their essays on their applications. 

Faculty Advisor:
Stephanie Aseltine

Grade Level:
The FLL Explore Team is for 2nd & 3rd graders and is limited to 6 students. 

Meeting Days:
TBD

Meeting Time:
TBD

By being a member of the Intramural Sports Club, students will join together to play sports before school

Faculty Advisor:
Coach Cheney

Grade Level:
The Intramural Sports Club is open to 4th & 5th graders and is limited to 16 students. 

Meeting Days:
TBD 

Meeting Time:
7:15-8:00 am

The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) promotes excellence in academic achievement, involvement in leadership and service activities, and demonstration of good character. Simonton Elementary School's chapter will include select 4th and 5th grade students who excel academically and model exceptional responsibility.

Faculty Advisors:
Ryann Flunder & Yvonda Thomas

Grade Level:
The National Elementary Honor Society is open to 4th & 5th grade students and can accommodate 30-50 students.  Students will go through an application, selection, and induction process. 

Meeting Days:
Wednesdays (beginning November 15, 2023)

Meeting Time:
7:15 am

The PTA Reflections club will provide students an opportunity for recognitions and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Faculty Advisor:
Debjani Saha

Grade Level:
The Recycling Club is open to 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 10 students.

Meeting Days:
Wednesdays (beginning September 6, 2023)

Meeting Time:
3:00-4:00 pm

Readers Rally is a reading quiz bowl style competition for students in grades four through twelve. Its mission is to promote reading among students who desire to share their love of reading with others.  Students read books from a district-selected book list and participate in discussion and activites pertaining to those books.  The club will culminate in a school competition which will determine the team of 10 students who will advance to the county competition in the Spring. 

Faculty Advisor:
Jessica Andrews

Grade Level:
Readers Rally is for 4th and 5th graders.  It is limited to 10 students.

Meeting Days:
TBD (beginning September 8, 2023)

Meeting Time:
TBD

Safety Patrol members will be assisting staff members by monitoring hallways in the mornings and afternoons.

Faculty Advisors:
Yvonda Thomas & Ryann Flunder

Grade Level:
Safety Patrol is reserved for 5th graders and is limited to 20 students.

Meeting Days:
as needed throughout the year (beginning September 5, 2023)

Meeting Time:
mornings

Elementary school is one of the important first steps in a lifelong journey of learning. Students are molded into proper behavior and learn vital skills that will prepare them for advanced learning later in their education. An elementary student council presents a unique opportunity for young students to learn organization, leadership and teamwork skills and prepares them for later student government positions.  As a leadership program, students will utilize their skills to help improve the school & community.

Faculty Advisors:
Laura Panzer & Chandra Williams

Grade Level:
The Simonton Student Council is for 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 15 students.

Meeting Days:
1st Thursday of every month (beginning October 5, 2023)

Meeting Time:
7:10 am

The Yarn Arts Club is for students interested in crochet & knitting. 

Faculty Advisor:
Nicolette Shoemake

Grade Level:
The Crochet Club is open to 4th & 5th graders.  We will have a maximum of 10 students.  

Meeting Days:
Wednesdays (beginning August 14, 2023)

Meeting Time:
2:45- 3:45 pm