Clubs and Activities
4-H Club
The Cooper 4H STEM club is a club for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and focuses on building knowledge of agriculture and STEM experiences. The club is limited to 20 students and there will be a fall session and spring session. The spring session is a repeat of the fall sessions. Students will only be able to do the club once. The club is sponsored by Melissa Barth and Gwinnett County 4H.
The information below provides a scope of the 6- Week Exploration STEM Club provided by the UGA Extension 4-H.
Week 1: Agriculture and the Environment
Week 2: Electricity and Agriculture
Week 3: Physical & Chemical Changes in Gardening
Week 4: Physics in Nature
Week 5: Animal Science – focus on our poultry judging lessons
Week 6: Careers in Science- Students will be introduced to various careers in science. Speakers from Extension will address the students.
All Pro Dad
If you have any questions or comments or would like to know when our next meeting is, please use the contact form on this page. Our Team Captain is James Meadows.
*Although our focus is strengthening relationships between dads and their children, father figures and mothers are always welcome to attend.
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Boy Scouts STEM Club
The Boy Scouts STEM Club offers 12 sessions to students at Cooper. In the 12 sessions, students have fun so much creating and building things that allow them to use their imagination. They also have the opportunity to complete these tasks with other students from different classrooms. Boy Scots STEM is open to a limited number of students and is based on teacher recommendation.
Cooper Chorus
The Cooper Chorus is a club for students in 4th and 5th grade and focuses on building fundamental singing skills, developing musical literacy, and fostering a sense of teamwork and community through performance. The Cooper Chorus will present a musical in the Spring and is sponsored by Abigail Houck, Wendi Wolfe, and Sharifa Colquhoun.
Drama Club
Cooper Drama Club is for our 4th and 5th grade students interested in learning the basics and fundamentals of theatre and theatre production. Students will have an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore areas of theatre (acting), tech/stage crew, and production. Cooper Drama Club is sponsored by Sharifa Colquhoun, Abigail Houck, Wendi Wolfe.
Junior Beta Club
Junior BETA Club is for a select group of students meeting specific academic requirements. The Junior Club is part of a national organization that promotes the ideals of character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious academic achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school. This club is sponsored by Marlana Hairston.
News Crew
The WWJC News Crew consists of responsible and energetic 5th grade students who want to be the voice and face of our school! This team produces our daily news program, ensuring that students and staff stay informed about important events, celebrate achievements, and start their day on a high note. The WWJC News Crew is sponsored by Jaime Watson and Keith Connor.
Safety Patrols
The Safety Patrol is a team of 5th grade students who assist staff members in managing student traffic and promoting safe behavior on school grounds. They serve as role models, demonstrating responsibility, courtesy, and a commitment to following school rules. Safety Patrols are chosen based on teacher recommendation and are sponsored by Zola Delva.
Student Council
Fourth and Fifth Grade students can choose to run for and participate in W.J. Cooper Elementary School's Student Council. This is an organization that aims to give students an opportunity to develop leadership opportunities by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. The Student Council is sponsored by the W.J. Cooper Elementary School counselors.
Readers Rally
Intermediate Book Club - This group of select fourth and fifth grade students will meet before school with the purpose of sharing their knowledge of a variety of books and to prepare for competition with other schools in February. During meetings, we will practice answering questions with buzzers. Between meetings you will be expected to read, read, read! This club is sponsored by Heather Sandberg and Keith Connor.
Robotics Team
Tomorrow’s innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. Guided by adult coaches, FIRST LEGO League teams research real-world problems such as food safety, recycling, energy, etc., and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build, program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology, then compete on a table-top playing field. It all adds up to tons of fun while they learn to apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts (STEM), plus a big dose of imagination, to solve a problem. Along their discovery journey, they develop critical thinking and team-building skills, basic STEM applications, and even presentation skills, as they must present their solutions with a dash of creativity to judges. They also practice the Program’s signature Core Values. The 4th and 5th Grade Robotics Team is sponsored by Gary Fischer and Jaime Watson. The 2nd and 3rd Grade Robotics Team is sponsored by Donna Davis. The Kindergarten and 1st Grade Robotics Team is sponsored by Dana Lundy.
Tiger Trackers
The Tiger Trackers is a running club for Cooper Elementary School students. Our club is all about getting active, building endurance, and discovering the joy of running in a supportive and super-fun environment. Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or just looking to try something new, this club is for you! We'll focus on improving our running skills, learning about healthy habits, and most importantly, having a blast while we do it. Get ready to challenge yourself, cheer on your teammates, and celebrate every stride! This club is sponsored by Heather Griffeth.