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to school for after-school activities, it must be turned dislike and can recommend books to be purchased by
off and kept in the student’s locker until after the Library.
dismissal. If a student is found using a cell phone How to join: Each month, listen to the announcements
anywhere in the building during regular school hours, to find out when to sign up in the Library.
the phone may be confiscated according to the District
Discipline Code. Cell phones are to be turned off and Chamber Orchestra
placed in backpacks before exiting the school bus in Sponsor: Mrs. Piroth (v/m 7106)
the morning. When the school day ends, students may Open to: Any student actively involved in the school
use their cell phones once they get on the bus. orchestra. Students must successfully audition in
Students staying for after-school activities may use order to become a member.
their phone in the building at the discretion of their Meetings: Rehearsals will occur during class and
club sponsor/coach after 2:35 PM. Students are unable possibly after school in room 500 (you must arrange
to receive text messages during the school day. for your own ride home).
Students may use the phone in the lobby to call home Purpose: To provide an opportunity to play more
and parents may contact the front office if a message challenging orchestral music and experience playing
needs to be relayed to a student. The school is not with a smaller group of strings.
responsible for lost or damaged cell phones. Activities: Rehearsals, school concerts, and
community performances.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES How to join: By audition at the beginning of the
The basic purposes of our clubs and activities are to school year. See Mrs. Piroth in the strings room if you
provide students with an opportunity to develop have any questions.
positive interests and activities for leisure time, and to
serve the school and the community. Students may Chamber Singers
pay an annual fee for participation in school Sponsor: Miss Flora (v/m 2253)
clubs/activities. Open to: 7th and 8th grade choir members
Meetings: After school Wednesdays in the Choral
The following is a list of clubs/activities and their Room all year (you must arrange for your own ride
sponsors that occurred last year at the middle school. home).
These clubs/sponsors may change since they are Purpose: To provide another outlet for talented
organized in the fall each year based on student singers. Because of the smaller number of students
interest. Listen to announcements and watch for involved, it also provides an opportunity for more
posters explaining how to join. Club sponsors may be extensive musicianship than does the chorus.
called for answers to questions at 724-625-3111, Activities: Rehearsal and performances
followed by their voicemail number, unless otherwise How to join: By audition. See Miss Flora in the Choral
noted in the following club descriptions. Most clubs Room if you have any questions.
and activities meet after school. Students must sign up
with the club sponsor/teacher when attending after- Drama Club
school activities and must arrange for their own ride Sponsor: Angela Gross (angcgross@gmail.com)
home immediately following the conclusion of their Open to: Grades 7 and 8
activity. Students must stay with the club sponsor Meetings: After school in the auditorium – days to be
until picked up. Accordingly, out of respect for the announced.
club sponsor’s time, prompt pick-up at the designated Purpose: To allow students the opportunity to be
time is a must. exposed to and nurture their interests and aspirations
in acting and stage craft. The outcome of the club’s
Brown Bag Book Club efforts will be a dramatic production.
Sponsor: TBD Activities: Students will be able to participate actively
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 in the various aspects of the production, such as:
Meetings: The last Wednesday of each month, during acting, set building and painting, costumes, makeup,
lunch periods; students bring a packed or purchased lights, sound, etc.
lunch to the Library and we share lunch and books How to join: Listen for instructions on how to join.
together.
Purpose: The group is organized to provide incentive Ecology Club
for all students of any ability to read for the fun of it! Sponsor: Mrs. Mason (v/m 2305)
Activities: The Brown Bag Book Club will discuss Open to: Grades 7 and 8
books that have been read by the students and movies Meetings: Twice a month after school
from those books. Since book choices are student Purpose: To provide an opportunity for students to
driven, they share with their peers what they like and explore many areas of their natural environment. To
educate Pine-Richland students about the natural
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