Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Athletics

Club Descriptions & Sponsor Info

*Most clubs meet after school from 2:40 – 3:40pm, unless otherwise noted.  See club calendar. 

• Art Club – Students will learn an extensive variety of skills and techniques used to create individual and group-based artwork. Students will explore many different mediums such as drawing, painting, ceramics, and printmaking.  Mrs. DePinto-Dawud, x3824
   

• Book Café - Do you love finding out about new books?  Do you enjoy talking about books?  Then this club is for you!  The Book Café will be held Thursdays after school for any student who wants to share in the enjoyment of books!  Ms. Coughlin, x3863;  Mrs. Davis, x3859
   

• Breakfast with Books is an opportunity for students and teachers to meet twice a month to discuss books.  We meet on Friday mornings in the Media Center @ 7:10am.  Each meeting highlights a theme/genre.  Mrs. Gorman, x3845
   

• Chess Club - Are you skilled in the game of chess, or have a desire to learn the game?  Then this club is for you!  Join us for chess games every other week, with a tournament crowning the top chess player at the end!  Mrs. Davis, x3859
   

• Chorus - Twister Chorus is available to all students regardless of experience.  We will rehearse twice a week, before school, from 6:50 – 7:40am.  There will be two main performances throughout the year, with a possibility of other school and community performances.  Students may also choose to participate in Solo and Ensemble Contests.  Mrs. Kinsella, x3874
   

• Declamation Team - Students will engage in activities and exercises related to theater. These activities will emphasize skills such as listening, speaking, peer collaboration, creative thinking and planning.  There will be a SWIC Declamation Contest, where we compete against other schools in our conference, on April 21^st, 2010.  Ms. Lynch, x3831;  Ms. Pierorazio, x3884
   

• Ecology Club runs in both the fall and the spring.  This club is for students who have a keen interest in working with their hands outside in the courtyard gardens and around the school building.  Students will be planting bulbs and plants, collecting seed pods, pulling weeds, and learning how to prep the gardens for the fall and spring seasons.  Ms. Marcotte, x3843;  Mrs. Salwierak, x3853
   

• Environmental Club (new!)  - The Environmental Club will work to help the students of Central Middle School make eco-friendly choices in their daily lives and promote awareness of the environmental issues facing our communities.  Mr. Feldstein, x3858
   

• Fitness Club (new!) – Central Middle School students of all ability levels are encouraged to participate.  Fitness Club will provide opportunities for students to engage in fun activities to promote health and fitness.  Comfortable clothes and gym shoes are required.  Mrs. Cook, x 3814; Mrs. Plowman, x3811
   

• Geography Club will involve hands-on activities to help students become more familiar with not only our country, but our world in general.  Mrs. McInerney, x3885;  Ms. Rickert, x3890
   

• Guitar Club (new!)  – This club would be an opportunity for students who wish to learn to play guitar, or are experienced players, to get together every week and learn how to play the music they are interested in.  No experience necessary.  However, those who wish to participate would benefit by having their own guitar or bass, as the school cannot provide guitars for each student. Ms. Cutting, x3832;  Mr. Mihovilovich, x3834
   

• Intramurals -- Morning - Intramurals is a great way to exercise and play games with your friends in a fun environment.  We will be playing basketball, football, soccer, and other sports throughout the year.  We meet on most Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year from 7:10 to 7:40am.  Gym shoes are required.  Ms. Brozovic, x3865;  Mrs. Salwierak, x3853
   

• Intramurals -- Soccer (new!) - The outdoor soccer intramural club will give students the chance to play soccer after school with their classmates.  Shin guards, comfortable clothing and gym shoes are a requirement.  Boys and girls intramurals will be run separately.  Ms. Fera (girls), x3840; Mr. Vadeboncoeur (boys), x3871
   

• Japanese Language Club (new!) - This club is an opportunity for students to learn the basics of the Japanese language.  Students will focus on the spoken language used in everyday life.  They will also have an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and history through the study of language.  Mrs. Kinsella, x3874
   

• Mathletes - During Mathletes, we will practice and discuss math problems in order to challenge Central math students as well as prepare them for the Spring 2010 SWIC Mathletes Contest, to be held on March 31, 2010.  Ms. Rickert, x3890; Ms. Struck, x3828
   

• Musical - The school musical (Pirates of Penzance) is open to all students regardless of experience.  All students will be required to prepare an audition, including a song and brief dialog.  Audition materials will be provided after our November informational meeting.  Auditions will be held on Dec. 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th.  Rehearsals will be from 2:40 – 5pm.  Cast members are required to participate in the public performances of the Spring Musical, which will be held on Friday, April 9^th @ 6:30pm and Saturday, April 10^th @ 2pm.  We usually perform a dress rehearsal for the student body, as well.  Parent volunteers would be appreciated in the areas of costuming and set design.  Mrs. Kinsella, x3874; Ms. Mulligan, x3877
   

• Pre-Game Game Room – This is a place where students can come between 2:40 – 4:00pm on home game days.  Students will be able to socialize or play board games with their grade level peers, and will then be escorted to the gym when the sporting event begins. For safety reasons, we prefer that students stay at school on game days and not leave campus to frequent local businesses.  Many sponsors are involved, but these are the contact people for each grade level: Mrs. Conway (6^th grade), x3892;  Ms. Marcotte (7^th grade), x3860;   Ms. Vaccaro (8^th grade), x3830
   

• Scrabble Club - Players will learn the game of Scrabble and improve their skills by learning new word building strategies along with increasing their vocabulary.  Mrs. Conway, x3892
   

• Spanish Club - Students will receive extra knowledge on the Spanish cultures. They will complete crafts and listen to authentic music. We may try to insert dance into the Spanish Club program this year. Mr. Feldstein, x3858;  Ms. Ludke, x3857;  Mrs. Smyth, x3844
   

• Stock Market Club (new!)  - Students will learn and understand the stock market, and the costs and benefits involved in investing, decision making, and other related economic concepts. The Stock Market Club has cross-curricular benefits and can help participants learn important life skills such as budgeting, decision-making, and personal finance.  Mrs. Mitchell, x3878;  Ms. Stokes, x3887
   

• Tech Club – This club will introduce students to the various things our technology can do, including podcasting, movie making, vodcasting, and clay animation.  Ms. Mulligan, x3877
   

• Twister Times Newspaper Club (new!) - Newspaper Club is an opportunity for students to use their writing skills to publish a school newspaper.  Using a variety of resources, participants will learn about different formats, styles and features of producing a newspaper. School events, community activities, editorials, interviews and sports reporting will be included in each edition.  Mrs. Gorman, x3845
   

• Video Game Club (new!)  - This club is designed to give students a chance to relax and socialize after school.  Students will be able to play some of their favorite (school appropriate) games with their friends, and make new friends.  Peer interaction is an essential part of educational and emotional growth, and video games are a common platform to facilitate this.  Mr. Vadeboncoeur, x3871
   

• Yearbook - The students would create the Central yearbook over the course of the year. They will be using technology with teacher assistance to complete this project. They will also be working on management skills and organizational skills associated with running an organization or small business. Excel will also be used.   Ms. Ludke, x3857;  Ms. Vaccaro, x3830

       Service Organizations whose memberships are criteria based:   

• National Jr. Honor Society – NJHS is not a club, but an 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, Character and Citizenship.  An induction ceremony is held each spring to induct 7^th and 8^th graders who are selected based on the chapter guidelines.  Consideration for membership begins with the second semester of 6^th grade and continues through 8^th grade.  Potential NJHS members are selected, sent an invitation to apply (mid school year), must complete the application process, and complete the necessary community service hours before being inducted on May 3^rd, 2010.  Meeting dates are on the club calendar. Mrs. Sikorski, x3864;  Ms. Stokes, x3887
   

• Student Council - Student Council is not a club, but a service organization.  Members are given an opportunity to provide service to both the school and the community.  Student Council Members are elected by the student body.  Meeting dates for those elected members are on the club calendar.  Ms. Bauman, x3813;  Ms. Klioris, x 3933

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