Name of Club

Advisor(s)

Participants/Days/Times

Description

Intramural Club

Mr. Tarkington
Mr. Coleman

M, W, Th, Fri.
7:00 a.m.

Come play your favorite Phys. Ed. class sports and games.

Guitar Club

Mr. Beucke

Monday
2:40 – 4:15

Beginners welcomed and encouraged.  Guitars will be provided, however, it is recommended that you have one at home to play.  See Mr. Beucke for details.

Instrument Ensemble

Miss Kraus

Monday
2:40 – 4:15

This club is for any student in any grade who plays an instrument.  Students can come and learn music to play in small groups.

iTeam  - Gr. 7 & 8

Mrs. Sherwood

Monday-
Time to be determined.

Members will share knowledge of computers, and other technology devised to help suppor the PVMS 1 to 1 laptio program.  Learn to troubleshoot and “repair” or train students and staff.

Drawing, Painting and Sculpture Club
Grades 5 & 6

Mrs. Racanelli
Mrs. Daur

Monday
2:40 – 4:15

Students will create a variety of two dimensional art works using a mixed media.  New techniques will be introduced and exploration of new materials will be encouraged.  Students will be able to create a variety of three dimensional sculptures.  Students will be given opportunities to create using the pottery wheel.

Jazz Band

Monday
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Students grades 5 – 8 learning about and performing Jazz music.  Students must speak to Mr. Beucke and Ms. Kraus before joining.

Yearbook Club

Ms. Cavalli

Tuesday
7:00 a.m.

Students will work together to take part in all aspects of publishing a yearbook, such as organizing information, advertising, taking pictures, and making layout pages.

Mural Club –
Grades 7 & 8

Mrs. Racanelli
Mrs. Daur

Tuesday
 2:40 - 4:10  

Students will create large paintings based on their own original sketches or through grid enlargement.  Photo realism techniques will also be taught and used.  The completed mural paintings will be hung throughout the Middle School.

Newspaper Club

Mrs. Sherwood
Mrs. Sharp

Tuesdays
2:40 – 4:15

Report the PVMS News! 
Writers and collaborators welcome! 
If you are interested in interviewing people, creating polls, learning new things, this is the club for you!

Spanish Club

Ms. Fama
Mrs. McGowan

Wednesday
Alternating a.m. and p.m.

This will be an opportunity for 8th grade Spanish students to enhance and enrich their study of Spanish language and
culture.  Meetings will take place on alternating Wednesday mornings and afternoons.  We will look at aspects of Spanish culture, language, food, art
and music.  The club will organize trips
that coordinate with what we discuss in the meetings.  

Go Green Club

Mr. Carlin

Wednesday
7:00 a.m.

The club will look at environmental concerns in the middle school and take action to make positive changes.  The club will be responsible for recycling plastic, glass, cans and all paper products at the middle school. 

IVoice Club
Grades 7 & 8

Mrs. Sherwood

Wednesday
Time to be determined.

Photographers / videographers welcome!  Club members will create individual or group projects of their choice that will be shared with our entire community.  Projects can include slideshows, movies, keynote – bring your ideas.

Chain Reaction

Mrs. McGowan
Mrs. Conlin

TBA
7:00  a.m.

Usng the video and materials from “Rachel’s Challenge”, we will partner with this group to help create a permanent cultural change of kindness and compassion.  Starting with the film and using the curriculum provided by them, we will organize activities that incorporate student outreach, written expression and leadership development.  Please see: www.chainlinksclub.org

Cheerleading Club

Mrs. Brothers
Mrs. Cohen

TBA
March – June
After School

A club to teach students the basics of cheerleading moves and stunts. 

Drama Club

Mrs. Craane
Miss Kraus

Tues-Thurs.
Then March everyday

Spring musical.