Clubs and Activities

Faculty Advisor: Tricia Boston
Tricia.Boston@gcpsk12.org

Purpose: Northbrook Middle School Art Club’s purpose is to allow students who are interested in art to participate in independent and collaborative art related activities. The Art Club is a place for students to continue developing their artistic skills, explore new art mediums, and collaborate with other creative individuals to enrich their school and community. 

Planned Activities: Students will explore different media, techniques and tools while using their artistic abilities to create art for themselves, competitions, community, and fundraisers.

Meeting Time: 8:00-8:55 AM
Meeting Location: Art Room, Room 322
Meeting Dates: EVERY 2nd and 4th Friday of each month

How to Join: The club is open to all students, but space is limited (Only 50 SPOTS AVAILABLE). There is a $25.00 fee for the cost of supplies. This must be paid through MyPaymentsPlus. Permission slips and fees are due by September 13th 2024. Making your payment online locks in your spot.

I am looking forward to meeting each of you and creating ART. Remember to be ready to possibly get messy and wear old clothing. If you have any further questions please feel free to email me.

Faculty Advisor:  Becca Rackley Becca.Rackley@gcpsk12.org 

Purpose: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. 

Planned Activities: Girls will meet twice a week after school to make connections, learn important life skills, get active and HAVE FUN! At the end of the season, girls will celebrate their accomplishment at the Girls on the Run 5K. 

Meeting Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Meeting Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Meeting Location: Ms. Rackley’s Classroom

How to Join: Register Here: https://www.girlsontherunatlanta.org/Program-Registration.

Faculty Advisors: 
Brian Fowler Brian.Fowler@gcpsk12.org
Jesse Daniel Jesse.Daniel@gcpsk12.org

Purpose: The intramural program promotes fun and involvement for ALL students. 

Planned Activities: A variety of team sports are played on selected mornings before school.

Meeting Days: Mondays & Fridays for All Grades, starting 8/19/24
Meeting Time: 8:15 AM
Meeting Location: Gym

How to Join: Get a permission slip from your grade level office or the bulletin board near the gym.
Permission Slip

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Lina Mraz
lina.mraz@gcpsk12.org

Purpose: Explore your interest in robotics while learning communication and teamwork

Planned Activities: TBA

Meeting Time: 9:20-9:57 AM
Meeting Location: 1.1.357
Meeting Dates: Tuesday and Thursdays (During Pride Time)

How to Join: Complete an interest form
Interest form

Faculty Advisor: Nicole Cabezas
nicole.cabezas@gcpsk12.org 

Purpose: For the love of reading books from different genres and to prepare for the GCPS Readers Rally Competition in February. 

Planned Activities: Members will read from a list of 10 books. We will have book talks,  practice our knowledge of books with practice questions, and prepare for the Gwinnett County Readers Rally Competition.

Gwinnett County Readers Rally Competition Date: February 22, 2025
Peachtree Ridge High School: 1555 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, GA 30024

Meeting Day: Scheduled Tuesday Mornings in the Media Center from 8:15-8:45 am.

2024-2025 Readers Rally Book List

Meeting Dates:
September 3, 2024 (Interest Meeting)
February 22, 2025 (Saturday - Readers Rally Competition)

​Open to: All Students

How to Join: Attend the first meeting on Tuesday, September 3,2024. Bring this Permission Slip

Faculty Advisors:
Ruth Lee Ruth.Lee@gcpsk12.org 

Jamie Savoie Jamie.Savoie@gcpsk12.org 

Sunny Thompson Sunny.Thompson@gcpsk12.org 

Purpose: This club is a platform for students with a common interest in board games & chess to come together, have fun, and build relationships. The Strategists Club encourages creativity and confidence by bringing people together to boost strategic thinking skills, cooperation, and social interaction.

Planned Activities: Students will play chess and a variety of board games (checkers, Uno, Phase 10, Connect 4, etc.).

Meeting Days: Coming Soon
Meeting Time: 8:00-8:55 AM
Meeting Location: Media Center

How to Join: Pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Thompson, or Mr. Savoie. Bring the permission slip with you to the first meeting. 

Faculty Advisor: Ms. W. Elise Tanner elise.tanner@gcpsk12.org

Purpose: Northbrook Middle School’s FBLA organization inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation, leadership experiences, and collaboration with other like-minded individuals to enrich their school and community. Seeking to develop a culture in which all are welcome, have complete opportunity, and are actively engaged.

Planned Activities: Students will gain leadership skills, compete in regional, state and national events, create a professional development program, and establish a strong footprint in the community through charitable service projects.

Meeting Time: Wed 9:20am – 9:57am and Thurs 4:20pm – 5:30pm Meeting Location: Computer Science Room, Room 406 Meeting Dates: EVERY Wednesday and EVERY 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month

How to Join: The organization is open to all students. There is a membership fee of $70.00 for the national membership, state membership and includes a FBLA t-shirt. This must be paid through MyPaymentsPlus. Making your payment online locks in your membership.

I am looking forward to meeting each of you and building community through business opportunities, leadership conferences and competitions. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me.