School Info

This Week's Announcements:

MONDAY

Today is Monday, November 3rd. It is a B Day

Do you have a lot of extra Halloween candy? National Junior Honor Society will be collecting any extra candy you may have to donate to our troops with Operation Adopt a Soldier through this Friday, November 7th. You can donate in the main lobby in the morning, or bring your donations to rooms 411 or 111. Please ensure all candy is completely wrapped. Thank you!

Battle of the Books will meet tomorrow in room 402. Please make sure to bring the book that you are currently reading with you.

The GSA will be meeting Tuesday, November 4th in room 412. All are welcome!

Attention Peer Leaders: Reminder we have a meeting tomorrow Nov. 4th in the cafeteria. Please message Mrs. Johanning, Prof Albrycht, or Ms. Zelenkewich if you cannot attend.

Reminder: Academic Catch-Up is after school today.

Today’s lunch entrée:
Philly style sliders, zucchini and tomato gratin, apple and milk

TUESDAY

Today is Tuesday, November 4th. It is a C Day

NJHS will be collecting wrapped Halloween Candy through this Friday November 7th, in order to donate to our troops through Operation Adopt a Soldier. Please donate in the mornings in the main lobby - look for our signs and collection box!

Battle of the Books will meet today, after school in room 402. Please make sure to bring the book that you are currently reading with you. See you then!

The GSA will be meeting today in room 412. All are welcome!

Green Team club members - we are meeting this Thursday at 2:30 pm in room 307. New members are welcome, contact Ms. Casella with any questions.
The Green Team's Tip of the Day - Ziplock bags go in the trash.

Service Club will be meeting this Thursday in room 108. All new members are welcome! Please see Mrs. Jones in room 109 with questions.

Attention Peer Leaders: Reminder we have a meeting today in the cafeteria. Please message Mrs. Johanning, Prof Albrycht, or Ms. Zelenkewich if you cannot attend.

Remember, remember In the midst of November Fun crowd’s in season a lot
If for some reason, The days are still breezing, Chess Club, in case you forgot.
Today, after school, in Room 306.

Book Club is cancelled this afternoon.

Today’s Clubs & Activities are as follows:
Games or Crafts Club, GSA, Jazz Club, Launching Pad Rehearsals, Peer Leader Meeting, Students Helping Students, VAC

Today’s lunch entrée:
Sloppy Joe on a bun, black beans, apple, strawberries and milk

WEDNESDAY

Today is Wednesday, November 5^th. It is a D Day

National Junior Honor Society is collecting extra, wrapped Halloween Candy through this Friday, to donate to Operation Adopt a Soldier. Please donate in the morning in the main lobby!

Service Club will be meeting tomorrow in room 108. All new members are welcome! Please see Mrs. Jones in room 109 with questions.

This Friday is school spirit day! Be sure to rep your purple and gold.

And now a word from our guest reader:

Our B-Spotted character strength of the month is Kindness. Here is a quote from Royston Guest: "Learn to be kind, but not weak. We must not mistake kindness for weakness, Kindness isn't weak, Kindness is a special type of strength." Remember - turn in your completed Random Acts of Kindness sheet to Mr. Rasmussen, Mr. Muller, or Mrs. Bolster during lunch for B-Spotted tickets! If you misplaced the original sheet then make your own new list of 5 to 10 random acts of kindness that you have completed. They are excited to see your accomplishments.

Today’s lunch entrée:
Two cheese grilled cheese Meltdown café, sweet potato fries, banana and milk

THURSDAY

Today is Thursday, November 6^th. It is an A Day

NJHS is collecting wrapped Halloween candy through tomorrow, please consider donating if you have not done so already! All donations will go to Operation Adopt a Soldier. We appreciate all that you have given! Donations boxes are located in the main lobby.

The Green Team's tip of the day is - Chip and snack bags go in the trash.

Service Club will be meeting TODAY in room 108. All new members are welcome! Please see Mrs. Jones in room 109 with questions.

Tomorrow is school spirit day! Be sure to rep your purple and gold.

Today’s Clubs & Activities are as follows:

Environmental Club, Launching Pad Rehearsals, NJHS, Service Club, Student Council

Today’s lunch entrée:
Homemade chicken & broccoli alfredo, Spinach salad, apple and milk

FRIDAY

Today is Friday, November 7^th. It is a B Day

In honor of Veteran’s Day, please show your support of our veterans on Monday, November 10th by wearing Red, White and Blue.

Mrs. Jones's Scottie's Strong will be meeting today at lunch in the guidance conference room.

Today’s lunch entrée:
Cinnamon French toast with syrup, sausage patty, crispy potato puffs, orange and milk

Clubs & Activities Descriptions

Ballston Buddies

This club creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students with and without disabilities are matched in a mutually enriching one-to-one friendship. Activities include monthly meetings in the Gateway classroom that foster positive interaction and collaboration between members, and monthly meetings with peer buddies (students without intellectual and developmental disabilities) to enable them to feel comfortable in their roles within the club.

Book Club

Chess Club

Creative Writing Club

Environmental Club

FCCLA

The purpose of FCCLA is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development; creative and critical thinking; interpersonal communications; practical knowledge; and career preparation. We reach out to our community for service projects and within our group to share skills.

Garage Band

GOC

Green Team

The Green Team's mission is to implement creative ways of convincing others to take action to make our school better for the environment. Students brainstorm ideas and implement projects that interest them as well as improve the impact our school and community have on the environment. We meet two to three times per month, usually on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 pm. Students can earn service hours by participating in our club.

GSA

Intramurals

Jazz Band

Junior SurvYvor (Gaming Club)

This club aims to foster self-esteem and strengthen positive relationships between teens, their peers, and adults in the school community. Through engaging activities, members address challenges they face in school and collaborate on solutions. The club also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. Once a month, participants come together in a fun and inclusive gaming environment to build connections and enjoy interactive, game-based experiences.

Launching Pad

National Junior Honor Society

Odyssey of the Mind

Peer Leader

The Peer Leader Program is designed to help sixth graders and new students transition into Middle School. Peer Leaders help students learn how to navigate the building, open their lockers, organize their materials, take the late bus and so much more! Peer Leaders are more than just role models to their 6th graders, they become great friends! Peer Leaders meet monthly after school with their advisors and attend at a minimum one evening or after-school event with their 6th graders.

Robotics Club

Running Club

Sea Perch

An innovative underwater robotics program that allows students to utilize their imaginations to construct a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This club teaches students basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme. The Sea Perch program provides students the opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science and mathematics (STEM) while building an underwater ROV, with assistance from professional engineers in the work force. Throughout the project, students will explore technical applications and utilize problem-solving skills. At the close of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a competition with other schools, which may lead to further competitive opportunities.

Service Club

Ski Club

Student Council

Students Helping Students

VBC (Video Broadcasting Club)

VBC is for students interested in creating student-led feature news stories, film, photography, acting and video editing. This club teaches students how to film and edit video while we produce our morning video announcements for the Middle School. Students will cover school activities and events, sports, world news, local news, business reviews, feature stories and more.