Monomoy Middle School Clubs

Monomoy Middle School Spring Clubs Choices

Welcome to Spring 2023 Clubs!

Who?
Participation in clubs is offered to all students in grades 5-7 unless specifically stated otherwise. Clubs meet one time per week, beginning April 24th and running through Friday, June 9th. Interested students should reply by completing the sign-up link by April 14th, 2023

When?
Morning clubs run from 7:35 am to 8:35 am, with parent drop-off at the main entrance. Afternoon clubs run from 3:20-4:25 pm, with parent pick-up or late bus departure at 4:25 pm.

Why?
Middle School is all about exploration, and trying new things. You don’t have to be an expert, you just need to be willing to try. Clubs are also a great way to meet students that share similar interests.

What?
Use the description below to determine which club interests your child. Make sure that you pay close attention to the time and dates of the meetings. A late bus will be available with limited neighborhood stops for those that identify the need for it on this form.

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Day	Morning Clubs from 7:35-8:35 am	Afternoon Clubs run from 3:20-4:25 (late bus departs @ 4:25pm)
Mondays	Wiffle Ball Instructor: Mr. Webster Location: Large gym Be the 1st to pitch a no-hitter, or hit for the cycle! Perhaps, making the blooper reel may be more your style! This club is for all baseball enthusiasts, fans of the game, or for those wishing to step outside their comfort zone and try something new. We will practice the art of wiffleball pitching (screwball, curves, sinkers, etc). We will play 2 sided games. And like the pros, we will keep track of stats throughout the season for some added fun! Podcast Club Instructor: Dr. Bish Location: B141 Students will learn how to plan, research, write and record a podcast of their interest. Students can work independently or in groups to generate a topic of interest and provide facts and information about it. They will use Garageband on our special Apple computer to record, and each podcast will be recorded to a powerpoint with pictures about the topic. Families can share in on their students' successes by viewing the podcasts on our own Youtube channel.	Homework Help Instructor: Ms. Looney Location: Library Do you need to get that grade up, or do you need help with your homework? A teacher is available in the library every day after school Monday-Thursday (Except early release days). Volleyball Club Instructor: Ms. Peters Location: Slim Gym Bump! Set! Spike! Join Volleyball Club this spring to sharpen your skills before you hit the beaches this Summer or courts at the High School this Fall. We will practice individual volleyball passing techniques and scrimmage in our mini-teams. Meet in Mrs. Peters’ room to start the first session. Puzzles and Games Club Instructor: Ms. Coles Location: B120 What: Do you enjoy playing different types of group games, board games or puzzles? Sign up for Puzzles and Games Club to join in on the fun! Bikes Club! Instructor: Mr. Schaffer and Mr. Dudley Location: Mr. Schaffer’s classroom Bike Club with legendary bike enthusiast, Glenn “the Real Doctor” Dudley. Rehab old bikes, and have fun doing it! Stories about heavy metal bands and stand up comedy acts will be an integral part of this club. Beware!
Tuesdays	Jump Rope Instructor: Mr. Webster Location: Slim gym Come join the morning fun as we take jump rope to the next level in the areas of single rope freestyle, single rope pairs, single rope speed, double Dutch speed, and double Dutch freestyle. Open to all skill levels and designed to challenge all students at their own comfortable pace. Goals may vary depending on students’ individual interests. Outcomes generally include enhanced friendships, improved fitness, increased confidence, and a greater appreciation for jump rope as a fun, challenging option in maintaining/improving fitness. Cap of 20 students. Debate Club Instructor: Ms. Laferriere Location: E209 Are you interested in sharpening your debate skills? Do you like public speaking, or would you like to improve at it? Maybe you just like to argue your opinion and point of view. Whatever it is, join us at Debate Club where we play fun warm ups about interesting topics, and prepare for a serious debate with judges, an audience and a winning team at the end of the club semester. This club isn't only fun with your friends, but a way to improve your speaking, writing and reasoning skills! Grade 6/7 Futsal Instructor: Mr. Schaffer Location: Large Gym Futsal is a soccer-based game, played on a basketball court, and this club season will be indoors. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Drawing and Art Club Instructor: Mr. Turnbull Location: E207 The Drawing/Art Club is an open studio session for students who want extra time to work on visual art projects. There is an emphasis on drawing, but students can also work with fiber arts, watercolor, beading, and what the art room supplies have in store. This is a great club for self-motivated students; Mr. Turnbull is excited to help you make your artistic visions come to life.	Homework Help Instructor: Ms. Thompson Location: Library Do you need to get that grade up, or do you need help with your homework? A teacher is available in the library every day after school Monday-Thursday (Except early release days). Crafting Club Instructor: Ms. Eldredge Location: B120 Do you enjoy having fun and making crafts? Let’s make some fun crafts together! We will make different types of crafts with beads, bracelets, painting and more!
Wednesdays	Lacrosse Club Instructor: Mr. Kent Location: upper field/slim gym The goal of the club is to have fun playing lacrosse, exercise, and improving your skills along the way. Participation is open to all grades and all ranges of experience. Those new to lacrosse are welcome. Book Club Instructor: Ms. Bonicoro Location: Ms. Bonicoro’s Room Join book club with Mrs. Bonicoro! Together we will pick a book each month and enjoy reading together. There will be student led discussions about the books that will help you grow as both a reader and a thinker. This is a great opportunity to discover a love of reading!	Homework Help (not on early release days) Instructor: Mr. Barnes Location: Library Do you need to get that grade up, or do you need help with your homework? A teacher is available in the library every day after school Monday-Thursday (Except early release days). Manga/Anime Craft Club (Meets after school every Wednesday) No bus available on early release days Instructor: Ms. Ann Carpenter Location: Cafeteria Make crafts based on popular anime and manga characters, discuss your favorite anime and manga, and maybe watch some short anime clips.
Thursdays	5th Grade Flag Football Instructor: Mr. Webster Location: Large Gym Down! Set! Hike! Do you like playing flag football? This club is available to boys and girls of all skill levels. If it’s raining we will play in the big gym and have just as much fun. Even if this is your first time, you will learn basic skills to be successful in game situations. This is flag football so there is NO CONTACT, which allows players of all body sizes and skills to play together. Skateboard Club Instructor: Mr. Turnbull Location: E207 Skateboard Club meets in E 207 and then migrates to the Basketball courts behind the Tennis courts. All experience levels are welcome; beginner skateboarders, intermediate skateboarders and advanced skateboarders. Skateboarding helps students with persistence, engagement, focus and athletics. It is also a creative endeavour, as it becomes clear early on that there isn't just one way to skateboard; everyone finds THEIR way to skateboard. Helmets are required for this class. While the school has a few helmets, please bring your own. The same is true for skateboards; students must bring their own. Please, no rollerblades, BMX bikes or scooters. This is a skateboard club. Make up a Sport Club Instructor: Ms. Ward Location: Slim Gym Do you love sports? Do you like to make things up? How about we make up a new sport or even a combination of sports. If this sounds like something you're interested in, bring your bat, ball, stick, hoop, goal, cleats, rackets or whatever gear you might need to create the next best sport. If you want to get schooled, sign up for "Make up a sport" club!	Volleyball Club Instructor: Ms. Peters Location: Slim Gym Bump! Set! Spike! Join Volleyball Club this spring to sharpen your skills before you hit the beaches this Summer or courts at the High School this Fall. We will practice individual volleyball passing techniques and scrimmage in our mini-teams. Meet in Mrs. Peters’ room to start the first session. BeeKeeper’s Club Instructor: Ms. Babes-Deel Location:B120 Are you interested in nature? Do you enjoy learning about the natural world around us? Would you like to be a close personal friend to thousands of bees? Put your fear aside and come learn about bees with me! Help save our planet! And don’t forget-you get first access to the HONEY! Popcorn and a Movie Instructor: Ms. Looney Location: B106 An informal gathering where you can watch great movies and laugh, reflect and share your thoughts. Bring your movie-critic mind to the movies.Most movies will take two meetings to view and discuss. And, of course, nothing goes better together than popcorn and a movie! Making and Modeling Club Instructor: Mr. Barnes Location: B137 Description: Does 3D printing interest you? Do you want to know how to make 3D models on a computer? Do you want to get into makerspace mode so you can turn your ideas into projects? This club is for you - no experience necessary. Homework Help Instructor: Ms. Bonicoro Location: Library Do you need to get that grade up, or do you need help with your homework? A teacher is available in the library every day after school Monday-Thursday (Except early release days).
Fridays	Improv Club Instructor: Ms. Nyerick Location: B121 Come explore the world of improv on Friday mornings with Ms. Nyerick No experience is required! Learn how to think on your feet and interact with one another on stage. We’ll play improv games and perform skits that will strengthen your acting ability while expressing your creativity! Robotics (Cap @ 12) Instructor: Ms. Gifford Location: Robotics Lab Come learn how to build and program a Lego Mindstorm EV3 or Spike Prime. Whether or not you have experience with robotics, you are welcome to join us. 6th/7th Grade Flag Football Instructor: Mr. Webster Location: Large Gym Down! Set! Hike! Do you like playing flag football? This club is available to boys and girls of all skill levels. If it’s raining we will play in the big gym and have just as much fun. Even if this is your first time, you will learn basic skills to be successful in game situations. This is flag football so there is NO CONTACT, which allows players of all body sizes and skills to play together. Dungeons and Dragons Instructor: Mr. Turnbull Location:E207 Dungeons and Dragons was invented in 1974 and since that time has won the hearts and minds of people all over the world. It is the original role-playing game. Unlike computer RPGs, there is no pre-programming; the only limits are those of your imagination. D & D teaches math, strategy, creative writing, and acting and rewards students who are imaginative and cooperative with their classmates. It is a very social game and is open to anyone. If you can write, act, and do simple math, Dungeons, and Dragons may be your new Friday morning club destination. Grade 5 Futsal Instructor: Mr. Schaffer Location: Slim Gym Futsal is a soccer-based game, played on a basketball court, and this club season will be indoors. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper.

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