Student Clubs

Art Club - Students will practice and experiment with different art mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpting clay.

Chorus - Chorus performs choral music and musical theatre for various events at school and the community. 

Sponsor: Susan Hertlein & Jazmin Murrillo

Who Can Join: 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th Graders

How to Join: Application Process

Meeting Time: 7:00-7:45 am

Number of Students: 60

Meeting Day:  Monday & Friday

Meeting Location: Music Room/Ms. Hertlein’s classroom

First Meeting: September 3, 2024

Last Meeting:  May 6, 2025

Additional Information: Chorus dues are $20.00 Agreement form required.

Color Guard - Students will perform in the multi-cultural performances to add a visual component to their shows. They use flags, dance, and choreography to interpret the music and enhance the performance overall visual effect.

Sponsor/s: Rodregus Garner, Francesca Burton & Tiffany Thomas

Who Can Join: 4th & 5th Graders 

How to Join: Student Try-outs 

Meeting Time: 3:15-4:15 pm

Meeting Location: Gym

Number of Students: 14

Meeting Day:  Thursday

First Meeting:  August 19, 2024

Last Meeting:  May 16, 2025

Additional Information: $20 per semester

Dance Team –  Bethesda Elementary School's Dance Team offers a wonderful opportunity for your child to develop their creativity, coordination, and confidence. Through different cultural routines, children will build teamwork skills and express themselves in a supportive environment. We focus on making dance enjoyable and enriching, ensuring each child feels valued and part of a welcoming team.

Sponsors: Natalie Llivisaca, Britney Perez & Brenda Villa

Who Can Join:  3rd, 4th & 5th Graders

How to Join: Try-outs

Meeting Time: 3:15-4:00 pm

Meeting Location: Gym

Number of Students: 14

Meeting Day: Mondays

First Meeting:  August 26, 2024

Last Meeting:  May 12, 2025

Additional Information: There is a $50 fee to join. Students who are accepted into our dance team will have to maintain a grade point average of 75% in all 4 core subject area (teachers will check in through progress reports).

Girls on the Run- Girls on the Run is so much more than running. Our tested curriculum blends physical activity with skill development that enables girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. Girls on the Run understands the important connection between physical activity and overall emotional health. Trained volunteer coaches guide girls through research-based lessons which creatively integrate movement in a fun and motivating way. By signing your girl up for Girls on the Run, you are giving her the opportunity to connect, grow and learn how to navigate difficult situations.

Sponsor/s: Laura Todd, Karla Angles, Brenda Villa, Diane Felix, Diana Ramirez & Jacqueline Romero

Who Can Join: 3rd-5th Grade Girls

How to Join: Online registration through the organization's website, see additional information

Meeting Time: 3:00-4:30 pm 

Meeting Location: BES

Meeting Day:  Mondays and Wednesdays

First Meeting:  September 16, 2024

Last Meeting:  December 7, 2024

Additional Information: Girls on the Run fees range from $0 - $225 and are on a sliding scale based on household income and household size so that every girl who wants to participate can. For more information call Laura Todd at 770-381-4213 and to register, visit girlsontherunatlanta.org/programs.

Junior Beta- The Bethesda chapter of Junior Beta Club will focus on acts of service. Beta Club members will demonstrate leadership through giving and serving others without expecting anything in return. During our monthly meetings, we will select ways we can serve both our school and community to enact positive change. 

Sponsor/s: Michelle Claudon & Danielle Dickey

Who Can Join: Membership is by invitation only. Eligible students must have maintained an average of 90%+ in all academic areas throughout the previous year, demonstrate strong character, and show leadership potential. 

How to Join: My Payments Plus

Meeting Time: 3:00-4:00 pm 

Meeting Location: Media Center

Number of Students: 25-30

Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday

First Meeting: October 15, 2024

Last Meeting: April 15, 2025

Additional Information: $25 fee

Kindness Club - Kindness club promotes generosity compassion for others and positive school culture through student led community service projects.

Sponsor/s: Ruby Figueroa and Julia Wharton

Who Can Join: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Graders

How to Join: Application process

Meeting Time: 3:15-4:00 pm

Meeting Location: Ms. Wharton's Room

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day: 2nd & 4th Wednesday

First Meeting:  September 11, 2024

Last Meeting:  April 30, 2025

Additional Information: $10 fee. 

Fall Lego Robotics Club -  Students will use Legos to build and problem solve while developing collaboration skills and creative problem solving. Students will also be introduced to Lego robotics programming and help students with skills that they will need in the future! This club is NOT a robotics competition team and is only for Fall Semester.

Sponsor/s: Katie Manna & Brianna Mack

Who Can Join: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades

How to Join: Application process

Meeting Time: 3:15-4:00 pm 

Meeting Location: Ms. Manna's room

Number of Students: 15

Meeting Day:  1st and 3rd Wednesday

First Meeting:  September 18, 2024

Last Meeting:  December 18, 2024

PatrioBots - Bethesda’s First Lego League Robotics Team!  Students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way through First Lego League 

Sponsor/s: Kim Peterson and Tram Nguyen

Who Can Join: 4th and 5^th Graders

How to Join: Application Process (pick up and application from Ms. Peterson)

Meeting Time: 3:15pm-4:30 pm

Number of Students: 10

Meeting Day:  Wednesdays weekly

First Meeting:  August 14, 2024

Last Meeting:  December 18, 2024

Additional Information:  There will be a parent meeting. Information will be distributed after try-outs. Fee - $15

PatrioBots -  . PatrioBots- Bethesda’s First Lego League Discover Team for students in grade K and 1! Students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way through First Lego League.

Sponsor/s: Katie Manna & Brianna Mack

Who Can Join: Kindergarten & 1st Graders

How to Join: Application Process (pick up and application from Ms. Peterson)

Meeting Time: 3:15pm-4:30 pm

Number of Students: 8

Meeting Day:  Wednesdays weekly

First Meeting:  January 8, 2024

Last Meeting:  April 23, 2024

Additional Information:   There will be an informational parent meeting following try-outs. Fee - $15

PatrioBots -  .PatrioBots- Bethesda’s First Lego League Robotics Explore Team for students in grade 2 and 3! Students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way through First Lego League.

Sponsor/s: Kim Peterson and Tram Nguyen

Who Can Join: 2nd & 3rd Graders

How to Join: Application Process (pick up and application from Ms. Peterson)

Meeting Time: 3:15pm-4:30 pm

Number of Students: 6

Meeting Day:  Wednesdays weekly

First Meeting:  January 8, 2024

Last Meeting:  April 23, 2024

Additional Information:   There will be an informational parent meeting following try-outs. Fee - $15

Peer Helpers - To promote leadership, 5th graders provide basic academic support to K,.1st, & 2nd Grade in reading comprehension, language arts, math, and completion of homework.

Sponsor/s: Charles Hale

Who Can Join: 5^th Graders

How to Join: Aug. 28th–Applications available, Sept. 1st–Applications due, 

Sept. 5th--Peer Helper interviews, Sept. 8th– Peer Helpers announced & trained, Sept. 11–Peer Helpers begin.

Meeting Time: Dismissal 

Meeting Location: Assigned location 

Number of Students: 24

Meeting Day:  Daily

First Meeting:  September 8th 

Last Meeting:  End of school year

Additional Information: No fee required. Application process. 

Programming Club -  Using block programming languages, students will be solving challenges through robotics and online programming sites to build their computer science skills and engage their creativity!

Sponsor: Jenna Elliott

Who Can Join: 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders

How to Join: Application process

Meeting Time: 3:15-4:15 pm

Number of Students: 15

Meeting Location: Ms. Elliott's classroom

Meeting Day: Thursday weekly 

First Meeting:  September 19, 2024

Last Meeting:  April 3, 2024

Safety Patrol - 5th graders will assist during dismissal with all students exiting the building. Safety Patrols will help students in the hallways, breezeways, and cafeteria

Sponsor/s: Charles Hale

Who Can Join: 5^th Graders

How to Join: Application

Meeting Time: Dismissal

Meeting Location: Assigned location

Number of Students: 27

Meeting Day:  Daily

First Meeting:  Sept. 8

Last Meeting:  End of school year

Additional Information: No fee required. Application Process.

AMIGOS Spanish Club -  Welcome to AMIGOS, a dynamic and fun Spanish club for K-5 students! In AMIGOS, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging activities.
A: authentic language learning through:
M: Movement
I: Interaction
G: Games
O: Opportunities to learn about other cultures
S: Songs

Sponsor: Gina Garcia, Ruby Figueroa & Diane Felix

Who Can Join: All grades

How to Join: Application Process

Meeting Time: 7:00-7:45 am

Number of Students: 25 K-2 students and 25 3-5 students

Meeting Day Kindergarten-2nd grade:  Wednesday Weekly

Meeting Day 3rd-5th grade:  Thursday Weekly

Meeting Location: Ms. Felix room

First Meeting: September 4, 2024

Last Meeting: April 24, 2025

Additional Information: $25 fee per student

STEM Club - STEM Club will focus on problem solving and engineering skills through building challenges and collaboration!

Sponsor/s: Hong Dinh

Who Can Join: 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students

How to Join:  Application process

Meeting Time: 3:15 - 4:30 pm

Meeting Location: Ms. Dinh's room

Number of Students: 20

Meeting Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month

First Meeting: September 19, 2024

Last Meeting: April 3, 2024

Student Council- Bethesda's Student Council is a group of elected and/or volunteer students working together to support student engagement in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership, and promote our school's student expectations.

Sponsor/s: Jessica Thornhill & Traci Chadwick

Who Can Join: 4th and 5th grade students

How to Join:  Students are nominated by their teachers and then must complete an application

Meeting Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Meeting Location: Ms. Thornhill’s room

Number of Students: 34

Meeting Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month

First Meeting: September 19, 2024

Last Meeting: May 1, 2025

Additional Information: No fees, Meetings are twice a month, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Young Lady Patriots -  This program is designed to address critical issues such as the value of education and achievement, bullying, etiquette and hygiene, self-care, friendships, parents and personal safety. It will provide a support system for all participants involved. The program will help the mentee develop academically, socially, and personally.  We will have two off campus trips that have cost associated with them. Details will be sent home when it is time for those events.

Sponsor: Lineica Maupins, Katelyn Willey, Betty Louis, Brianna Mack, Tram Nguyen & Danielle Dickey

Who Can Join: 4^th & 5^th Grade girls

How to Join: Teacher Referral 

Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:00 pm

Number of Students: 30

Meeting Location: Ms. Maupins’ classroom

Meeting Day: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

First Meeting:  September 11, 2024

Last Meeting:  May 14, 2025

Additional Information:  $10 fee