Alton Middle School Clubs and OrganizationsAnime ClubSponsor: Mrs. Sharpe(msharpe@altonschools.org), Miss Kramer (akramer@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 3:20-4:20 Art Contest: Turn in your entry before Oct. 11th. Judging will be during meeting on Oct. 11th. Criteria: Needs Transportation Home Chess ClubSponsor: NO SPONSOR AT THIS TIME Meeting Time: To Be Announced Criteria: Any Students are welcome to attend Description: The Chess Club will give students an opportunity to learn the basics of chess and practice the game. Newcomers, as well as experienced players are welcome.
National Junior Honors SocietySponsor: Ms. Cotton (acotton@altonschools.org) Ms. Campbell (kcampbell@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: The easiest way to stay informed is to join the Google Classroom page. The code is: 5saq9a Criteria: 8th grade, 3.8 GPA and no points Description: The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. Power of PeersSponsor: NO SPONSOR AT THIS TIME Meeting Times: TBA Criteria: See School Social Worker for Details Description: Students involved will do various activities to promote drug, alcohol, and tobacco free living. Students also do leadership activities both on campus and in the community
Redbird Garden GroupSponsor: Mr. Utgaard (sutgaard@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: Tuesdays after school until 5 in room 541 in the Annex (SEASONAL) Criteria: Needs Transportation Home Description: Students learn to plan, plant and maintain both kitchen and landscape gardens. Students work with garden tools in a hands-on learning experience and often enjoy the fruits of their labor. Schumann Chamber OrchestraSponsor: Ms. Pierce (spierce@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays Morning 7:45-8:25 Criteria: Members must audition in September Description: This orchestra plays in the community to represent ACUSD #11. Made up of exceptional players Science OlympiadSponsor: Mrs. Allen (eallen@altonschools.org) Mrs. Keith (skeith@altonschools.org) Mr. Nelson (dnelson@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 in room 309 (Main) Criteria: Signed Permission Slip / Needs Transportation Home Description: SCIENCE OLYMPIAD has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to nearly 7,000 teams in 50 states. Science Olympiad's ever-changing line-up of events in all STEM disciplines exposes students to practicing scientists and career choices, and energizes classroom teachers with a dynamic content experience. To be a part of the team you have to have a strong interest in science, enjoy doing hands-on activities, and like experiments Student CouncilSponsor: Ms. Greenwood (cgreenwood@altonschools.org) Mr. Winkelman (jwinkelman@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: Committees meet on Wed from 3:15-4:00 in Rm 530. All student council meets the third Friday of the month from 7:45-8:15 in the Main Library Criteria: Members must be petitioned in by 20 of their peers, a parent/guardian, and/or a staff member Description: Our goal is to create student leaders who promote school spirit. Members will be involved on campus and give back to the community through fundraisers and volunteer work. Yearbook ClubSponsor: Mrs. Alexander (falexander@altonschools.org) Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 8:00 in Room 215 Criteria: 7th and 8th graders Description: Students will learn how to create pages, edit text, and photography. Honor ChoirSponsor: Lori MeCaskey (lmecaskey@altonschools.org) Meeting Times: Monday and Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. (Unless there is a Monday Holiday and then we meet on Wednesday and Friday.) Criteria: This is an auditioned group of students from within the 7th and 8th grade chorus. You must be in Chorus to qualify. Description: This is an auditioned group of singers from within the Chorus. They wear different concert apparel and sing at extra events in the community and within our district. Honor Choir also participates in IGSMA Solo and Ensemble every March. Lab ChoirSponsor: Lori MeCaskey (lmecaskey@altonschools.org) Meeting Times: Tuesday and Thursdays, 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. This choir does not begin until January and then meets through May. Criteria: This is an auditioned group from within the 6th grade chorus. Auditions are in December. You must be in 6th grade Chorus to qualify. Description: This is an auditioned group of singers from within the 6th grade Chorus. They participate in the IGSMA Solo and Ensemble every March, sing at events in our community in addition to the Spring Chorus Concert.
Alton Middle School Theater Arts Program:Sponsor: Mr. Pitts (ppitts@altonschools.org)
Meeting Times: All rehearsals and auditions are held after school from 3:30pm-5:45pm for the productions.Every Tuesday after school, we have Theater Workshop Classes. Here students are taught audition, musical theater, dance, and acting techniques. Criteria: All Middle School Students Description: Alton Middle School Theater Arts , is an after school theater program designed to educate middle school students on developing acting, dancing, singing, technical design, costumes, and theater marketing skills for their productions throughout the year.The Theater Arts program provides opportunities throughout the school year for students to explore theater and musical theater.We do three productions a year. A musical in the fall, a children's theater show in the winter, and a musical in the spring. Circle Of Trust Sponsor: Mr. Tighe(atighe@altonschools.org)
Meeting Times: Olin 827 Criteria: All Middle School Students Description: Together we restore peace understand one another, share or experiences, and transform our perspective JR. Redbird Word Sponsor: Mr. Baird (rbaird@altonschools.org)
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday Morning Criteria: All Middle School Students Description: Help create our school newspaper |
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