2007-2008
After-school
CLUBS & Activities
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Fall & Winter
Important Information about A.R.M.S. Clubs:
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All clubs are from 2:30-3:30 pm.
(unless otherwise specified by club
leader)
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At 3:30, students go to the Late Bus
Waiting Room with a pass, unless they have permission to walk home.
·
The Late Bus leaves the middle school
at 4:00 pm.
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Some clubs require regular attendance;
others are run on a week to week drop-in basis. Please read club descriptions
carefully.
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All clubs have a minimum enrollment of
5 members and some have a maximum enrollment number. -see club description
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This schedule is for the fall &
winter, 2007. An updated schedule will
come out in 2008.
MEETING
DAYS
MONDAYS:
Best Buddies
Woodworking
Latin Club
Computer HW
Drill Team
Ballroom Dancing *through
November
Jazz Band
Science Fair Club *must also
attend on Thursdays
TUESDAYS:
Art Club
Math Counts
Computer HW Club
Girls’ Eye View
Russian Club
ELE HW Club
Careers in Nursing club *first Tuesday
of the month
Yoga & Relaxation
Newspaper Club
NO CLUBS ON WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS:
Greater Than One
Engineering Contest Club
Computer HW Club
Esperanza
Girls’ Eye View
Science Fair Club *must also
attend on Tuesdays
Russian Club
Latinos Unidos
NO CLUBS ON FRIDAYS
Science Fair Club
Mondays AND Thursdays, C-1
Until the end of April- starts Oct 11
Ms. Welborn
Students must come 2x a week until the end of April. This is
a requirement for the club. Research may be presented at the
Regional and possibly the state science fair. Limited to 8th
graders only. Students from any
8th grade team can join.
Jazz Band
Mondays,
Band Room
Mr.
Messier
An after school extra curricular ensemble for the purpose of
enhancing the instrumental program. Students must be
currently enrolled in a music ensemble in order to be eligible for the band.
Auditions for the MS Jazz Band will be held Oct. 10th, 11th and 12th after
school. Sign ups and audition materials
will be available outside of my office (Mr. Messier) beginning Monday Oct. 1st.
Eligibility requirements:
For Melodic instruments: (woodwinds,brass
and strings) You must be in good standing (as decided by your teacher) in one
of the middle school music ensembles (band, orchestra or chorus) in order to
audition.
For Rhythm instruments: (guitar, bass, drumset,
percussion)
Drill Team (STOMP)
Mondays, C-12A
Ms. Reyes
Drill Team (STOMP) is a group that gives students the opportunity
to learn how to make rhythmic beats by clapping and stomping together as one.
The Drill Team teaches students about commitment, patience and teamwork. The
group also gives students the chance to learn how to learn new patterns through
creative movements. Students who are involved should be willing to give a
complete effort to the team. We look forward to a successful year with our new
members.
Auditions previously held.
This club is for students already
identified as 2007 Drill Team members.
Ballroom Dancing
Monday, Until first week of December
ARMS Cafeteria
Ms. Wilbur & Mr. Odess-Gillet
(UMass. Ballroom Dancing
Team)
We'll learn a variety of dance styles--possibly including cha cha, swing, rumba, tango, waltz, foxtrot, or salsa
depending on the interest of our club members.
We'll be focusing on developing skills of leading, following, and adding
personal style. There will also be
opportunity for developing and learning routines. 16 student
maximum.
No experience necessary!
Woodworking Club
Mondays, Woodshop
Ms. Zelaya
Students will work on items on their choice on an on-going basis.
Most projects will require 3-4 sessions to complete. Limited
to 12 students per session.
Latin Club
Mondays, Music Room
Mr. Smith
We will rehearse and perform a play based on ancient mythology.
Computer Homework Club
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, C-2M
Mr. Fanning
The purpose of Computer Homework Club is to provide computer time
after school for students to complete
assignments.
Best Buddies
Mondays, FCS Room
Ms. O’Donovan & Ms. Augustin
Establish 1 - 1 friendships between
students with intellectual disabilities and their peers. We meet for fun activities such as ball
games, arts and crafts, cooking, computers, and to just hang out and enjoy each
other.
Art Club
Tuesdays, Art 7
Ms. Farley
The art club "open studio" provides students with an
opportunity to work on their own projects and to participate in community
service art projects.
“Careers in Nursing” club
First Tuesday of the Month, FCS Room
Christina Scharbaai
The
the number of minority and
disadvantaged students entering nursing. This grant, "Embracing the
Challenge: Increasing Workforce Diversity in Nursing," is funded by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Yoga & Relaxation
Tuesdays, ARMS Cafeteria
Ms. Abel
Learn and practice: yoga postures, written mandalas,
deep relaxation of mind and body (shivasana), and
personal goal attaining skills.
Newspaper Club
Tuesdays, Room C-8
Mr. Eck
Be part of creating the official A.R.M.S. newspaper! Join the
newspaper club!
Russian Club
Tuesday, Thursday
Ms. Wobst
The Russian Club is open to all students interested in learning
more about Russian culture. We work together with the Russian Club from the
High School , and have dinners together, watch Russian
movies, do Russian crafts, play Russian games, and sample Russian food. We also visit the local Russian stores. This
year there will be 14 guests at the High School from
MathCounts
Tuesdays, Room C- 19
Ms. Mullins
MathCounts
is a club for any student who enjoys math and likes to solve challenging math
problems. At MathCounts
we spend time working on problems, discussing strategies for solving problems,
and learning about new math topics that you may not have learned yet in math
class. In February, members of MathCounts will travel to a regional competition to compete
against other middle schools.
Girls’ Eye View
Tuesdays, Meet in ARMS Library
Ms. Flood (Local Community Artist)
GEV is a program that provides a supportive and creative
atmosphere for girls to express themselves through photography and writing.
ELE Homework
Tuesdays, Room C-12A
Ms. Reyes
Students are welcome to drop in any time and get help with
homework, projects, or practice and prepare for tests, quizzes, and oral
presentations in a supportive and caring environment. Whenever possible, snack
will be provided. Bring a friend and get to know students from different
countries. It is not limited to English Language Learners.
Greater Than One
Thursdays, Room C-18
Mr Alschuler, Mr. Isler
A place for Bi and multi-racial students to meet, eat, play, share ideas and
concerns, get informed, and support each other.
Engineering Contest Club
Thursdays, Room C-26
Mr. Guillaume
We'll be launching water rockets and zooming air powered cars. We'll have a new contest every few meetings.
We will have short contests in the beginning (tower of spaghetti, etc) and
expand to a solar car competition the final part of the year.
20 student maximum.
Esperanza
Thursdays,
Meet at ARMS and walk to ARHS
Ms. Boyd
Esperanza is a student-run high school group devoted to improving
the lives of the people of the Ecuadorian Amazon affected by oil contamination.
Latinos Unidos
Thursdays,
Room C-12A
Ms. Reyes, Ms. Vicente
Latinos Unidos will provide students
with the opportunity to learn about Latin American history, heritages and
cultures.
Questions?
Tara Farley, After school
Program Coordinator
362-1968
Fran Ziperstein
Interim Principal
362-1844