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Announcements/Clubs
This Week's Announcements:
MONDAY
Today is Monday, January 13th. It is an A Day
The next Battle of the Books meeting will be held this Thursday in Room 402. Remember to bring your copies of The Mysterious Howling and Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. Can't wait to see you there!
Service Club will be meeting this Tuesday afterschool in room 109. New members are welcome!
FCCLA Club will be meeting tomorrow after school in Room 503, hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our Middle School Choir singers for attending All County Choir this past weekend at Shen! Aurora Callan, Adelynn Hahn, Natalee Hover, Kierrah Mayo Rivera, Claira Golden, Ella Van Orden, Leah Helmerci, and Lainee Viscusi.
Attention Choir 7 students, Choir labs are canceled today.
Students: Items from Lost & Found will be on display in the café during lunches.
Today’s lunch entrée is:
Fluffy whole grain pancakes, crispy potato puffs, sausage patty orange and milk
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Clubs & Activities Descriptions
- Ballston Buddies
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Environmental Club
- FCCLA
- Garage Band
- GOC
- Green Team
- GSA
- Intramurals
- Jazz Band
- Junior SurvYvor (Gaming Club)
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
Members get together to socialize, strategize and develop their skills related to chess; this will allow them opportunities to gain practice in such domains as concentration, problem-solving and friendly competition while also developing a sense of camaraderie, belonging and accomplishment at school.
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
- Robotics Club
- Running Club
- Sea Perch
- Service Club
- Ski Club
- Student Council
- Students Helping Students
- VBC (Video Broadcasting Club)
- Yearbook
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.