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anywhere in the building during regular school hours, How to join: Each month, listen to the announcements
the phone may be confiscated according to the District to find out when to sign up in the Library.
Discipline Code. Cell phones are to be turned off and
placed in backpacks before exiting the school bus in Chamber Orchestra
the morning. When the school day ends, students may Sponsor: Mrs. Piroth (v/m 7106)
use their cell phones once they get on the bus. Open to: Any student actively involved in the school
Students staying for after-school activities may use orchestra. Students must successfully audition in
their phone in the building at the discretion of their order to become a member.
club sponsor/coach after 2:35 PM. Students are unable Meetings: Rehearsals will occur during class and after
to receive text messages during the school day. school one day a week in room 500 from 2:30-3:30
Students may use the phone in the lobby to call home (you must arrange for your own ride home).
and parents may contact the front office if a message Purpose: To provide an opportunity to play more
needs to be relayed to a student. The school is not challenging orchestral music and experience playing
responsible for lost or damaged cell phones. with a smaller group of strings.
Activities: Rehearsals, school concerts, and
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES community performances.
The basic purposes of our clubs and activities are to How to join: By audition at the beginning of the
provide students with an opportunity to develop school year. See Mrs. Piroth in the strings room if you
positive interests and activities for leisure time, and to have any questions.
serve the school and the community. Students may
pay an annual fee for participation in school Chamber Singers
clubs/activities. Sponsor: Miss Flora (v/m 2253)
Open to: 7th and 8th grade choir members
The following is a list of clubs/activities and their Meetings: After school Wednesdays in the Choral
sponsors that occurred last year at the middle school. Room from 2:30-3:15 all year (you must arrange for
These clubs/sponsors may change since they are your own ride home).
organized in the fall each year based on student Purpose: To provide another outlet for talented
interest. Listen to announcements and watch for singers. Because of the smaller number of students
posters explaining how to join. Club sponsors may be involved, it also provides an opportunity for more
called for answers to questions at 724-625-3111, extensive musicianship than does the chorus.
followed by their voicemail number, unless otherwise Activities: Rehearsal and performances
noted in the following club descriptions. Most clubs How to join: By audition. See Miss Flora in the Choral
and activities meet after school. Students must sign up Room if you have any questions.
with the club sponsor/teacher when attending after-
school activities and must arrange for their own ride Culinary Adventure Club
home immediately following the conclusion of their Sponsor: Mrs. Bucknum (v/m 2236)
activity. Students must stay with the club sponsor Open to: Grades 7 and 8
until picked up. Accordingly, out of respect for the Meetings: Once a month after school
club sponsor’s time, prompt pick-up at the designated Purpose: To foster an interest in Culinary Arts while
time is a must. introducing students to healthier options in cooking.
We take a fun, hands-on approach to food. We teach
Brown Bag Book Club and explain classic culinary techniques that
Sponsor: Mrs. Batykefer, Teacher/Librarian incorporate new and healthier approaches that increase
the health benefits to really tasty dishes, while
(v/m 2241) including dishes and cooking methods that are easily
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 understood, as well as pointing out some of the science
Meetings: The last Wednesday of each month, during and math concepts that are encountered in creating
lunch periods; students bring a packed or purchased these various foods.
lunch to the Library and we share lunch and books Activities: Yearly culinary competition between
together. members.
Purpose: The group is organized to provide incentive How to join: Sign up each month in the cafeteria.
for all students of any ability to read for the fun of it!
Activities: The Brown Bag Book Club will discuss Drama Club
books that have been read by the students and movies Sponsor: Mrs. Daniello (noreendaniello@yahoo.com)
from those books. Since book choices are student Open to: Grades 7 and 8
driven, they share with their peers what they like and Meetings: After school in the auditorium – days to be
dislike and can recommend books to be purchased by announced.
the Library.
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