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Parents, you must register your roadrunner for ASP, if not already attending, in order for your roadrunner to be in a club that meets after school. The registration fee is $20. The daily fee is $10 if your roadrunner is not leaving the club as a car rider. Details on registering for ASP can be found at this link: After School Program (ASP).

Club

Dates

Facilitator

Mission

Garden / STEM

3rd-5th
$20 (ASP)
Starting Date:
September 10th
Weekly Meeting Day:
Thursday
Adriana Eison
Adriana.Eison@cobbk12.org
Roselore Mason
Roselore.Mason@cobbk12.org
The GardenSTEM Club offers 3rd–5th grade students a hands-on opportunity to explore both science and gardening in fun, creative ways. From planting flowers and vegetables to experimenting with STEM challenges, students will learn about soil science, sustainability, engineering, and problemsolving. You can download the registration form from CTLS or see Ms. Eison for a copy. 
Space is limited to 20 students.

Garden/STEM

K-2nd
$20 (ASP)
Starting Date:
February 4th
Weekly Meeting Day:
Thursday
Adriana Eison
Adriana.Eison@cobbk12.org
Roselore Mason
Roselore.Mason@cobbk12.org
The GardenSTEM Club offers k–2nd grade students a hands-on opportunity to explore both science and gardening in fun, creative ways. From planting flowers and vegetables to experimenting with STEM challenges, students will learn about soil science, sustainability, engineering, and problemsolving. You can download the registration form from CTLS or see Ms. Eison for a copy.
Space is limited to 20 students.

Chorus

3rd-5th
$20 (ASP)
$25 (Choir Polo)
Starting Date:
August 26th
Weekly Meeting Day:
Wednesdays
Shala Jenkins
Shala.Jenkins@cobbk12.org
The Russell Elementary All-Star Chorus is comprised of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who demonstrate both an aptitude and love of singing. The club is designed to empower children to develop their love of music while increasing their confidence and self-discipline as students. The RES All-Star chorus is committed to developing the Whole Child through the power of music. 
See Ms. Jenkins for a registration form.

Fitness Club

3rd-5th
$20 (ASP)
Starting Date:
Mondays (6 week fall session)
September 14
Weekly Meeting Day:
Monday
Kennon Taylor
Kennon.Taylor@cobbk12.org
The Fitness Club is a life-changing physical activity based on positive youth development for students in 3rd -5 th grade. The purpose of the Fit Club is to get students actively engaged in fitness, exercise, and teamwork games in the hope of creating healthy habits that will last a lifetime. 
Students that are interested can see Coach Taylor to sign up, and once the 25 students are selected, a registration form will be sent home.

News Team

4th & 5th
No ASP Registration Required
Throughout the Year
7:35-8am
Barbara Lange
Barbara.Lange@cobbk12.org
Our mission is to provide students with a variety of academic, social, and technological enrichment opportunities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing that leads to the success of the whole child.
 
Online application:
RSTV 2026-2027 APPLICATION
Paper application: News Team Application 2026_2027.pdf
 DUE August 14, 2026

Safety Patrol

5th Grade
No ASP Registration Required
Starting Date:
August 24, 2026
Weekly Meeting Day:
Schedule will be provided
Steve Otten
Steven.Otten@cobbk12.org
Lambert Bales
Lambert.Bales@cobbk12.org
The mission of the Russell Elementary Safety Patrol is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students by fostering leadership, responsibility, and safe practices during arrival, throughout the day and during special events. 5th grade patrollers raise and take down the USA flag, assist in the cafeteria, and assist with morning car riders and buses. They also serve as role models for younger students. 
Space is limited to 6 students. 
See Mr. Otten for a registration form.

Bricks 4 Kidz

K-5th
$199
$170 (club)
$20 (ASP)
Starting Date:
September 3rd
Weekly Meeting Day:
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30

Registration form sent through CTLS

Bricks 4 Kidz® Enrichment Class takes learning out of the textbook and into an imaginative, hands-on learning experience with emphasis on S.T.E.M./STEAM! In this 60-minute class, our instructor will lead a lesson that will meet Georgia Standards in science, math, and social studies. Students work in pairs to build and re-engineer a motorized model, complete art/experiments, explore, and more.

Russell Ambassadors

3rd-5th
Meeting Time
7:15-7:45am
or as needed
No ASP Registration Required
Starting Date:
October 1, 2026
Weekly Meeting Day:
Wednesday
Daphne Freeman
Daphne.Freeman@cobbk12.org
The School Ambassador Club is dedicated to building a strong school community by encouraging leadership, service, friendship, and inclusion. This group will meet and greet special visitors and conduct school tours. Our ambassadors strive to make every student feel welcomed, supported, and connected. 
To apply, please email Daphne Freeman.

Guys with Bowties

4th & 5th
$20 (ASP)
Starting Date:
October 1, 2026
Weekly Meeting Day:
Thursdays
Lambert Bales
Lambert.Bales@cobbk12.org
Iram Williams
Iram.Williams@cobbk12.org
“Guys with Bowties” is a mentorship program designed to help young boys at Russell Elementary School grow, receive, and develop into positive citizens in the community. The goal is for this program to be life-changing by teaching skills such as leadership, dressing for success, good manners, and behavior. 
See Mr. Bales for a registration form in September (date coming soon).

Girls Create + Code

3rd - 5th
$20 (ASP)
Starting Date:
September 9

Weekly Meeting Day:
Wednesdays
Chloe Newell
Chloe.Newell@cobbk12.org

Shuntia Green
Shuntia.Green@cobbk12.org
Girls Create + Code gives 3rd–5th grade girls a fun, hands-on space to explore technology and digital creativity. Students will spend part of the club becoming digital storytellers by creating cartoons, stop-motion videos, and original voiceovers and part learning coding and computer science through Girls Who Code activities. Along the way, students will build skills in creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and technology while bringing their own ideas to life. 
You can download a copy of the registration form here or see Ms. Green (4th grade) or Ms. Newell for a paper copy. 
Space is limited to 15 students per semester.

*Families MUST register for ASP and pay the $20 ASP registration fee if the club meets after school. There is also a $10 fee to stay in ASP after the club ends if not picked up by car. Students will not be allowed to participate in clubs if they have a negative ASP balance. 

**Since space is limited, students may not be able to be in multiple clubs.