STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

CLUB BOOK

2014 - 2015

CLUB DAY 2014

Wednesday, September 17 – Middle School Thursday, September 18 – Upper School

During Cougar Block

All signups in the dining hall

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Student Activity Program at Austin has been developed for students who share similar interests and have a variety of skill levels. Each student has the opportunity to join adults and peers with similar interests and participate in positive and rewarding activities within a nurturing environment.

Through meaningful participation in activities, students will have a chance to make new friends, develop their individual talents and express their ideas and enthusiasm with other members of the Austin community.

Student Activities will give students a forum to contribute positively to the school community and realize their own sense of purpose and identity within it. Club participation will enhance a child's educational experiences by providing intellectual, spiritual and recreational stimulation within a social setting.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The following recommendations have been made regarding Student Activity sponsored clubs: 1. In order to earn credit (recognition on the transcript) for membership in an activity,

students must attend regularly scheduled meetings, as published in this program and announced each day, as well as meet the criteria particular to each activity as determined by the moderator of the activity.

2. Moderators determine which students have met the criteria for membership in activities twice a year, at the end of first semester and at the end of second semester. These records are collected and serve as the basis for the information that is listed on student transcripts and in the permanent records at Austin.

3. Students should only be absent from activity meetings taking place during Cougar Block if they are absent from school or have the prior permission of the activity moderator to be absent from a meeting on a given day. It is the students' responsibility to check activity schedules and read announcements to ensure that they do not make plans that conflict with their activity period obligations.

4. An Intramural sports program, coordinated through Student Activities is available for

students during activity period. The primary goal of the program is to help students develop basic skills in the sport in which they are participating, to understand the variety of team and individual sports available, to learn techniques and strategies for games, and to instill players with confidence and team spirit. Signups will take place during Club Day and individual moderators will assign league placement. They will also schedule all league play and tournament competition.

*****Consider taking advantage of our after-school arts classes that are listed at the

beginning of the club list! *****

All of the faculty and staff at Austin are here to do everything they can to make each students club experience as rich and rewarding as possible.

Do something special for yourself. Join a club.

GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN!

CLUBS 2014-2015

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS OFFERINGS

ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM

Moderator: TBD Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:30 Meeting Place: Band/Chorus Room

2nd Floor of Saint Augustine Hall All experience levels are welcome. Acoustic music jam is for aspiring players/singers who want to make music with others. In a relaxed atmosphere, we will practice simple folk tunes and use them as the basis for “back porch” entertainment – garage band without the computer (or the garage). If you can play at least two chords on a guitar or know any scales on any unplugged instrument, feel free to join us. If you can’t read notes, don’t worry. Folk music is the music of untrained players and singers, passed down from generation to generation, much of it learned by ear. This is about making music for the sheer joy of it. If you are an experienced player, there’s a place for you too. All acoustic instrument players are welcome, as are students who just enjoy singing. AUSTINATO BAND Moderator: Mr. Andrei Sobchenko Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Mondays and Thursdays 2:45-3:45 Meeting Place: Band/Chorus Room

2nd Floor of Saint Augustine Hall Group Band this year will include a Jazz Band, Percussion ensemble and Chamber music selections. This activity is for both Upper School and Middle School students.

CHORUS

Moderator: Mr. Williams Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Tuesdays + Fridays 2:45-3:45 Meeting Place: Chorus Room

Chorus is open to all students, and no prior experience is necessary to join. Students will learn about proper vocal technique and how to sing in harmony in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Student singers of all abilities work together to enhance all Masses and Prayer Services with contemporary and traditional liturgical music. In addition to liturgical events, students will perform at the annual Christmas Concert, the Festival of Lights in downtown Reading, the Austin Spring Concert, Homecoming, Open House, and other events on and off campus. There are many solo opportunities available throughout the year. Music will cover a wide variety of styles - from classical through the 20th century. When the chorus is nearing a performance, additional and/or extended rehearsals will be added. Semester schedules will be given out in advance. COUGAR VISION Moderator: Mr. Taylor Membership: All Grades Meeting Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays Meeting Place: Room 208 2:30 – 4:00, Day 5A & 5B Students will learn the ins and outs of video production! Cougar Vision will allow students to learn and practice all elements of film-making, including scriptwriting, news reporting, cinematography, directing, lighting, editing, graphic design and more. Looking for students interested in all areas of production, both on-screen and behind-the-scenes.

CREATIVITY ZONE

Moderator: Ms. Jones Membership: Grades 6-12

Meeting Time: Tuesdays 2:45-3:45 Meeting Place: Upper School Art Room

Do you love to sketch, paint, cartoon, write and/or illustrate? Are you interested in expanding, improving, and sharing your skills? Is your goal to inspire, as well as to be inspired by, the creative community at Austin Prep? Creativity Zone is where you belong. This club is open to all grade levels.

AUSTIN DRAMA GUILD Drama Director: Mr. Gracy Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Monday, Wednesday, Meeting Place: Meelia Theatre – Thursday 2:45-4:45 2nd floor of MPF

Austin Drama Guild is a student centered performing arts program open to everyone and no experience is needed. Students gain experience in all aspects of drama and play production. There are many performance opportunities throughout the year for students to get involved either as a performer or part of the production team. In the fall, we rehearse and perform our musical. For students interested in a non-musical show, we tour a one act play with the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Festivals (for both Upper School and Middle School) in the spring. The emphasis of Austin Drama Guild is placed on teamwork, leadership, and enjoying the creative process. Students have the opportunity to gather props, create costumes, design and build sets, run lights and sound, develop unique characters and act in an ensemble. When Austin Drama Guild is in nearing a show, additional or longer rehearsals may be needed, rehearsal schedules will be provided in advance. For more information, contact Mr. Gracy by phone at (781) 944-4900 Ext.766 or by email cgracy@austinprep.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Moderator: Ms. Jones Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Wednesdays 2:45-3:45 Meeting Place: Upper School Art Room The Photography Club is a rich supplement of visual art. We will study the fundamental techniques of photography. Focusing on composition and light, we will create images of nature and still life. To attend the club, you are required to own a camera (digital or film). We often go outside, so please dress accordingly.

COUGAR BLOCK OFFERINGS ACADEMIC DECATHLON Moderator: Mr. MacKenzie Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A + B Meeting Place: Room 202 Students are prepared for inter-scholastic academic competitions. November: Mass. Small Schools Decathlon; February: N.E. Small Schools Decathlon; March: MA State Championship (if qualified) May: MA Academic Challenge Championships. Open to all students in grades 9-12. Group practice sessions: Each student must attend one of the two sessions in every two-cycle pair.

ACADEMIC WORLD QUEST Moderators: Mr. Arinello Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: Room 321 Academic WorldQuest 2014 is a competition for teams of students organized by the World Affairs Councils of America. At Austin, the club will be dedicated to the study of our current world. The topics to be covered are determined by the WorldBoston and are based on current events and global affairs. Topics will be people in the news, world geography, elections, international organizations and international economics. The team will meet in every cycle and will prepare for the state contest in December. Depending on club results, the team can qualify for a New England regional contest in March, and then possibly the national finals in Washington D.C. in April.

ANIMAL EDUCATION CLUB

Moderator: Ms. Bishop Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B Meeting Place: Room 415 The goal of the animal education club is to learn more about various animals, their behavior and maintaining animal welfare. The club will have regular meetings with the focus on learning and also a service component of planning outings and activities that will promote learning and animal welfare. Some examples will be volunteering with the MSPCA, videos on various issues and animal/dog training.

ART CLUB Moderator: Ms. Maurand Membership: Limit 12 students, Grades

9-12 Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: Art Club Room,

3rd floor of Saint Augustine Hall The club meets in the Photography Room on the third floor of Saint Augustine Hall. Students draw still lives and natural objects. Drawing pencils, watercolor and acrylics will be provided, but students can bring their own art supplies as well. ANIME

Moderator: Mr. Biscardi Membership: 8-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: Room 101 Meet, discuss, swap, watch and read Japanese animation and Manga books. ASTRONOMY CLUB

Moderator: Dr. Vanegas Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B Meeting Place: Room 405 Meet, discuss issues in space astronomy, new discoveries and take trips to observatories to view celestial phenomena. AUSTIN MAGAZINE Moderator: Mr. Lane Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A Meeting Place: Room 227 The Austin Magazine encourages and promotes creativity. The magazine presents poetry, short stories, essays and book reviews. Contributions from artists, photographers and graphic designers will be included. AUSTIN SERVICE CLUB Moderator: Mr. Tiernan Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: 219 Members of this club volunteer at Bread & Roses once a month, work with Habitat for Humanity, tutor at various locations in the community and serve the Austin community as needed. Other opportunities to volunteer may become available during the year as members work to create new opportunities to serve others

BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER

Moderators: Ms. Pitta and Ms. Siciliano Membership: Grades 7 and 10 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B for sophomores; Meeting Place: Day 4B for 7th Graders Big Brothers/Big Sisters is an activity that is designed to partner sophomores with seventh graders in a variety of activities. There will be an application process; only sincerely interested students who want to help their younger peers should apply. Meetings will occur every cycle with one cycle designated for only the sophomores in order that they have an opportunity to plan what they will do with their little sisters/brothers the following cycle. Each sophomore will have one or two seventh graders depending on demand.

BIOLOGY SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. Lambert-Osburn Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Room 413 The Biology Society will prepare lab safety videos and “how to” videos for uploading onto the Austin website for the benefit of Austin students and create models for use in classroom demonstrations. In addition students will develop labs, activities and study skill guides to support Austin biology students. The Society will provide a forum for students to attend for extra-help.

CHEMISTRY SOCIETY

Moderator: Ms. Farrell Membership: Grades 10-12 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 403

The objective of the Chemistry Society is to provide a forum to enrich and supplement the AP Chemistry curriculum and as such is open to students enrolled in this class. Members would also work in conjunction with the NHS to provide peer tutoring support for fellow chemistry students.

CLASSICS CLUB & CERTAMEN TEAM

Moderator: Mr. Stone Membership: Grades 8-12 Meeting Time: Day 3B Meeting Place: Room 406 The Classics Club will supplement a student's Latin course with activities during and after school: theater, museums, dining and events with Classics Clubs from other schools. CERTAMEN is an interscholastic competition in the knowledge of Greece and Rome for beginner through advanced levels. Team members will practice each cycle in preparation for team meets held after school.

CONSERVATION CLUB Moderator: Ms. Maurand Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B Meeting Place: Room 401 The goals of this club are to promote: 1) student awareness of environmental issues such as sustainability, recycling, and outdoor recreation; 2) campus beautification, including planting native trees & flowers here at Austin; 3) conservation related community service in the Reading area; 4) opportunities to meet with students that share similar interests in ecology. An environmental background is helpful but not necessary. Members should be motivated to see projects through to completion. Club field trips will be offered.

CULINARY CLUB

Moderator: Mrs Sherry Membership:Grades 9-12

Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: 407

The culinary club offers students an opportunity to experience foods from a

variety of cultures. Each time the club meets, different students bring in

food of a specific cuisine or theme to share with the rest of the club.

Throughout the year, all the students will have contributed on multiple

occasions, while also getting the opportunity to partake in other seasonal

activities as a group such as carving pumpkins or making gingerbread

houses.

DANCE Moderator: Ms. Pascucci-Byrne Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B – Grade 9 Meeting Place: US Dance Studio – 3rd

Floor Day 3 A+B – Grade 10, Day 5 A+B – Grades 11 and 12 This activity is open to dancers of all ability levels. We will be studying a variety of dance styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, Pointe, and lyric. All participants are encouraged to participate in various talent showcases throughout the school year.

DANCE CLUB GRADES 7 & 8 Moderator: Mrs. Maser Membership: Grades 7-8 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: MS Dance Studio,

3rd floor of Saint Augustine Hall This activity is open to dancers of all ability levels in grades 7 & 8.. We will be studying a variety of dance styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, Pointe, and lyric. All participants are encouraged to participate in various talent showcases throughout the school year.

DANCE CLUB GRADE 6 Moderator: Ms. Pascucci-Byrne Membership: Grade 6 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: US Dance Studio – 3rd

Floor

This activity is open to dancers of all ability levels in grade 6. We will be studying a variety of dance styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, Pointe, and lyric. All participants are encouraged to participate in various talent showcases throughout the school year.

DEBATE CLUB

Moderator: TBD Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 202

The Debate Club provides an opportunity for interested students to develop their critical thinking and public speaking skills through a series of formal debates on topics to be chosen by club members. Each debate will feature teams presenting affirmative and negative arguments on a proposed resolution. Those club members not participating in a particular debate are expected to observe and provide constructive comments that help everyone improve their skills.

FRENCH CLUB I Moderator: Ms. DiPerna Membership: Grades 8, 9, 10 Meeting Time: Day 4A Meeting Place: Room 404 Students will enjoy similar activities as in French Club II, including food tasting and special Holiday events.

FRENCH CLUB II Moderator: Mr. Mackiewicz Membership: Grades 11,12 Meeting Time: Day 5B Meeting Place: Room 404 The goal of the French Club is to encourage student participation in activities, games and trips, which will stimulate an interest in the French language, culture and daily life. Various activities may include watching French movies, trips to French restaurants, and a cheese tasting party, Christmas party and chocolate fondue. This club is limited to students in French III, IV and V.

FRIENDS OF RACHEL Moderator: Mrs. Maser Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: St. Augustine Meeting

Room The goal of Friends of Rachel is to encourage its members to continue to uphold the ideals set forth by Rachel's Challenge. All of the members strive to make the school community a welcoming and supportive environment. This is done with a variety of service and recreational activities. All students are encouraged to participate.

GAELIC CLUB

Moderator: Ms. Farrell Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Room 403

Students will get a first-hand account of what Ireland is all about from Ms. Farrell who was born and raised there. In addition to exploring Irish influence on American culture, students will learn everyday conversation in the Irish language, try Irish cuisine, learn about history, historic sites and other places of interest in Ireland, listen to Irish music, learn Irish dances and watch Irish movies. Club members will plan and take excursions to local sites of Irish interest as well as a possible trip to Ireland.

GRECIAN CLUB

Moderator: Mrs. Georges Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Room 302 Students will get a first hand account of what Greece is all about from Mrs.Georges who was born and raised there. In addition to exploring Greek influence on American culture, students will learn everyday conversation in the Greek language, try Greek cuisine, learn about history, historic sites and other places of interest in Greece, listen to Greek music, learn Greek folk dances, watch Greek movies and even take an outing to a Greek restaurant, museum exhibit or play!

INTRAMURALS Basketball-Softball-Soccer Membership: Grades 6-12

M.S. Basketball Moderator: Dr. Chamberland – Day TBD – MPF Gym (24 member limit) H.S. Softball – Mr. Dowd, , Mr. Hannigan, Ms. Haughn, Mr. Diapella, Mr. Reusch, Mr. Piper Day 4 A+B and Day 7 A+B – Softball Fields H.S. Indoor Soccer – Dr. Vanegas – Day 5 A+B – MPF Gym

All students are encouraged to participate in an intramural sport. Individual sports will be offered seasonally. The primary goal is to help students develop basic skills and game techniques and strategies, as well as individual confidence and a sense of team spirit. Teams will be formed at the junior school and upper school levels. Moderators will establish the teams by drawing names at random. Students will compete in tournaments. LATIN PEER TUTORS Moderator: Mr. Stone Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: 5B Meeting Place: Room 406 This is an activity for middle school students who want help with Latin, and they may sign up for an upperclassman tutor in Latin. Meetings are arranged at the convenience of both students, but the tutee is expected to attend faithfully, notifying the tutor if they will be absent. Room 406 is available for meetings, but sessions may be held anywhere in the school building. Students wishing a Peer Tutor should ask their Latin teacher to bring them to Room 406 during any Day One activity period. Peer tutoring of younger students will also fulfill the service requirement for upper school students considering the National Latin Honor Society.

THE LEGEND Moderator: Mr. Taylor Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: Room 208 The Legend is Austin's school newspaper. There are openings for reporters, reviewers

and photographers, as well as Student Editors in the following areas: Arts and Entertainment, Sports, and News. We are also looking for students familiar with Microsoft Publisher to assist with the layout and publication of the newspaper. MATH TEAM Moderator: Mr. Baccari and Mr. DeLuca Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: 301 The Math Team will meet to prepare for the six monthly competitions of the Massachusetts Mathematics League. The contests are held at participating schools. MATH PEER TUTORS Moderator: Mrs. Georges Membership: Grades 7-12 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B Meeting Place: Room 302 Students who are willing to help other students with their math- please see moderator. METAL SHOP Moderator: Mr. Ayers Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: Room 402 The club members will explore the various subgenres of heavy metal from a historical perspective. The focus will be on both traditional pioneers and newer artists who are redefining the genre boundaries. After a thorough survey of each subgenre, students shall analyze album reviews and their significance in today’s music industry. Students will isolate their favorite genres and write reviews of relevant bands for possible publication in the school newspaper. Mr. Ayers will mentor members in their musical explorations, dispel metal’s myths, and provide the tools for the development of marketable skills in music journalism.

METEOROLOGY

Moderator: Ms. Haughn Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Room 408 If you are interested in all aspects of the weather, Meteorology Club is for you! Club meetings will include forecast discussions, labs, and possible field trips and guest speakers.

MS ARTS & CRAFTS Moderator: Mrs. DerSarkisian Membership: Grades 6-8 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B Meeting Place: Room 102 Members will have an opportunity to be creative. We will be using watercolors, tempura paint, markers, crayons, and many other arts and crafts materials. Artistic ability is not a requirement.

MS CHESS, CHECKERS & SCRABBLE

Moderator: Mr. Capone Membership: Grades 6-8

Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 103 The club's goal is to teach students how to play chess and scrabble. Tournaments will be held for beginning and intermediate players. MS MATH TEAM Moderator: Mr. Regan Membership: Grades 6-8 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: Room 307 Compete against other schools in the region while sharpening your math skills.

MS MINI HOCKEY LEAGUE Moderator: Mr. Malvey Membership: Grades 6-8 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Room 312 There is a limit of 34 students (17 teams of 2 players on each team).

MS MUSIC CLUB Moderator: Ms. Maurand Membership: Grades 6-8 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Photography Room New! If you love to sing, this club is for you! Have fun singing easy-to-learn songs with your middle school friends. No auditions, all are welcome.

MS GRADE 6 AND 7 OPEN GYM Moderator: Mrs. Petrillo Membership: Grades 6-7 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: MPF Gym The Gym will be open for badminton and Nerf sports during the fall sports season; basketball, dodge ball, and Nerf sports in the winter and spring seasons.

MS PUZZLE CLUB Moderator: Mrs. DerSarkisian Membership: Grades 6-8 Meeting Time: Day 4 A+B Meeting Place: Room 102 Brainteasers that exercise and develop brain power. Activities are useful in helping students develop critical and creative thinking skills, as well as building their vocabulary.

MS GRADE 8 QUIZ BOWL Moderators: Mr. Lane Membership: Grade 8 Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: Room 227 Club will meet from October 1 to February 16. Members will participate in the Malden Catholic Quiz Bowl.

MS GRADE 6 and 7 QUIZ BOWL

Moderator: TBD Membership: Grades 6-7 Meeting Time: Day 1 A+B Meeting Place: Room 100 Members will participate in the Lancer Division of the Malden Catholic Quiz Bowl.

MS SKI / SNOWBOARD CLUB Moderator: Mrs. Theriault Membership: Grades 6-8 Meeting Time: TBA January - February Meeting Place: Nashoba Valley Middle School Ski / Snowboard Club meets on (tentative day - Thursday) after school for 6 consecutive weeks at the Nashoba Valley Ski Area located in Westford, MA. Students are bused to and from the area. There is a fee to participate in this club; the fee includes tickets and bus transportation. Prices and dates will be announced in October.

MULTICULTURAL CLUB Moderator: Mrs. Georges Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: Room 302 The multicultural club encourages its members to learn and understand other cultures by inviting guest speakers, seeing foreign movies, and sampling food. We are surrounded by a variety of cultures and it is beneficial to ourselves and to others to explore customs, beliefs, values and traditions that are unfamiliar.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Moderator: TBD Membership: Grades 10-12 Meeting Time: Day 7 A+B Meeting Place: St. Augustine Meeting Qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors will receive applications for the selection process after the first semester of the school year. Membership is limited to only those students who are selected and inducted into the NHS on the basis of their character, leadership, scholarship and service. Members are required to actively participate in a minimum of two major N.H.S. sponsored service projects whilst maintaining the high standards involved in the selection criteria. Meetings are mandatory.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. DiVito Membership: Grades 7 & 8 Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: St. Augustine Meeting This is the first year we have had a NJHS Chapter at Austin Prep! The first annual induction ceremony will take place in the fall of 2013. Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be in the first semester of seventh or eighth grade and have been enrolled for at least one full year at Austin Preparatory School. In addition they shall have a minimum grade point average of 3.75. Upon meeting the grade level, enrollment, and grade average standards, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, citizenship, and character.

NEW ENGLAND CLUB Moderator: Mr. Reusch and Ms. Haughn Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting After School for outings The New England Club is an upper school outing club, which sponsors trips for hiking, mountain hiking, canoeing, skiing, and snowshoeing. There are no regularly scheduled meetings, but students will need to have participated in a minimum of two outings in order to qualify for credit at the end of the year.

PHYSICS SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. Haughn Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 408 Students will engage in enrichment exploration of topics in physics that cannot be covered in sufficient detail in class or that a student might like to pursue on his/her own. Seniors will be available to help less advanced students who are experiencing difficulty in their class. Activities will include helping the instructor set up and break down laboratory exercises in addition to testing lab exercises for possible use in the classroom curriculum. Field trips to area labs may be scheduled after school depending on student interest.

PING PONG Moderator: Mr. Hannigan Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 6A+B Meeting Place: Room 308

RUSSIAN CLUB Moderator: Mr. Hennessy Membership: Grades 8-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A Meeting Place: Room 311 The Russian Club helps acquaint its members with various aspects of Russian culture and everyday life in Russia. The club sponsors frequent trips to plays, films, festivals, and exhibits. The club will also show films in school during Activity Period. Social and athletic events are also planned.

SCIENCE FICTION /FANTASY CLUB

Moderator: Mr. Biscardi Membership: Grades 7-12 Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: Room 101 Watch sci-fi movies and discuss science fiction TV shows and books with others.

SCRAPBOOKING Moderators: Ms. Lambert-Osburn, Mrs. Miele Membership: Grades 9-12 (Limit of 14 members) Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 413 Members are responsible for their core supplies, such as a trimmer, adhesive, rulers, pens, etc. During meetings there will be demonstrations of skills and techniques after which members will have the opportunity to try out the techniques and skills. There would be one 3-hour crop per quarter and a celebration of National Scrapbooking Day in May with a special crop.

SENIOR RETREAT LEADERS Moderator: Ms. Vacanti Membership: Application Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B : Meeting Place: Chapel The senior retreat leaders assist the campus minister in planning and participating in Retreats for younger students and many other events.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB Moderator: Mr. Maradei Membership: Grades 8-12 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 223 The goal is to teach students how to sign and communicate with the deaf. The class will be relaxed and lots of fun.

SNOWBOARDING/SKI CLUB Moderator: Mr. DeLuca Membership: Grades 9-12 Seasonal Outings Seasonal activity. Contact moderator for details on schedules, equipment needs, and fees.

SPANISH CLUB

Moderator: Ms. Theriault Membership: Grades 8-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A – Spanish Club A. Meeting Place: Room 313 Day 3 B – Spanish Club B The Spanish Club is an opportunity to practice and expand your knowledge of Spanish language and culture through a variety of activities such as games, music, movies, promotion of international exchange programs, fiestas and celebrations, news, community service, field trips, crafts and more.

UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH PEER TUTORS

Moderator: Ms. Theriault Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Meeting Place: Room 313 This club is open to upper school students that have completed Spanish two. The students will act as tutors to students in Spanish one and two. This club will meet both A and B cycles. The students that need tutoring will be able to drop in when needed or if wanted, be paired up with a permanent tutor.

SCHOOL WIDE STUDENT COUNCIL

School-Wide Advisor: Mr. Diapella Membership: Grades 6-12 Meeting Time: Day 5 A+B Upper School Class and Service Advisors:

9th grade: Ms. Greenwood 10th grade: Mr. Ayers 11th grade: Mr. Green 12th grade: Ms. Swindell

Middle School Class Advisors: 6th grade: Mrs. Der Sarkisian 7th grade: Mrs. Sherry 8th grade: Mr. Malvey Service Advisor: TBD

Day 5 “A” cycle: MS Class Councils meet with their advisors. Day 5 "A” cycle: Upper School Class Councils & advisors meet with School-wide officers. Day 5 "B" cycle: All Class Councils meet with their respective advisors.

STUDENT PODCAST TEAM Moderator: Technology Department Membership: All Grades Meeting Time: Day 6 A+B Meeting Place: Media Room

and some days after school In this student driven club, students will create, direct and broadcast podcasts about topics related to the Austin Prep community, essentially being a student-run online radio station. The club’s goal is to improve the community’s understanding of the Austin experience while also broadening the reach of the Austin community itself. Students will learn the skills of creating successful podcasts, including audio production, editing, mixing, scripting, narration, and storytelling. In their productions, students will seek to cover the things that make Austin unique. This club will run in conjunction with all of Austin’s media outlets, including the Student Video and News Team (Cougar Vision) and the Student Newspaper (The Legend), to create a comprehensive multimedia platform for broadcasting the Austin brand. Students interested in the broadcasting, communications and technology fields can get a great start here, while helping build and advance our school community .

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY TEAM Moderator: Technology Department Membership: All Grades Meeting Time: Day 7 A+ B Meeting Place: Media Room and some days after school

The Student Technology will be an extension of the APS EdTech Department. These students will work as technology ambassadors throughout the school, helping classmates, teachers, staff and the community better understand and take advantage of the growing and diverse Austin Prep technological landscape. Team members will work in the school to help problem solve issues, rollout new concepts/skills, and advance Austin’s overall technology initiatives. For students looking to learn more about or work/study in the technology fields in the future this club is a great place to start.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Moderator: Mr. Maradei Membership: Grades 8-12 Meeting Time: Day 3 A+B Meeting Place: Weight Room Learn correct techniques for lifting weights and increasing muscle stamina and strength.

YOGA Moderator: Dr. Chamberland Membership: Grades 9-12 Meeting Time: Day 6A+B Meeting Place: MS Dance Space The Yoga Club is a group dedicated to the understanding and practice of yoga. A yoga mat and comfortable clothing are required. We will primarily focus on vinyasa yoga, which is a seamless flow of postures/positions. Once basic poses are familiar and practiced, we will work toward a moderate intensity that will calm the mind and strengthen the body. As we build upon our knowledge week after week, consistent attendance is required.