#Club-o-Rama!

Fall 2016

Why Clubs?

Students involved in clubs are more likely to:

❏Be Leaders

❏Be Task Completers

❏Voice Opinions Appropriately

❏Graduate High School

❏Earn more than $50,000 a year through employment

What clubs are being offered?

The following slides contain explanations of the clubs being offered this

semester.

★Some clubs are open to ALL grades and some to SPECIFIC grade levels.

Later today, you will complete a club selection Google Form indicating your

TOP 3 club choices. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE FORM.

Please take out a sheet of paper to write down some notes about the clubs

that you are most interested in joining and any club requirements.

Andy GriffithCome join us alongside the lives of Widower Sheriff

Andy and his son Opie in fictional Mayberry, North

Carolina. “While there is virtually no crimes to

solve, most of Andy’s time is spent philosophizing

and calming down his cousin, Deputy Barney.”

www.imbd.com

Laughs are good, but Andy’s life lessons are even

better. Andy teaches us to listen and evaluate

carefully before reacting. Good advice for all.

Life lessons from the Andy Griffith Show

Everyone has value and something to offer.

Everyone has something to teach us if we will just listen.

Remember, winning is not everything, but being a good sport is always important.

Remember, the love of family and community was, and always will be the most important lesson

in life.

Andy Warhol

Pop Art

This club is best suited for students

who enjoy sketching and creating their

own versions of Pop Art.

“Pop artists celebrated commonplace objects and people

of everyday life, in this way seeking to elevate popular

culture to the level of fine art. Perhaps owing to the

incorporation of commercial images, Pop art has become

one of the most recognizable styles of modern art.”

http://www.theartstory.org/movement-pop-art.htm#synopsys_header

You will need black ink

sharpies for this club.

ANIMÉ

Do you like drawing anime characters?

Can you make your characters come to life in storyboards?

Bring your drawing materials and samples of your work to the first club meeting!

Come draw alongside other anime artists! We watch videos to learn how to

draw piece by piece anime characters while building our portfolios.

Campus Beautification Club

Do you have a knack for landscaping design or creative ideas for interior design?

Are you handy with paint? Potting plants? Flower beds? Creating inspiring spaces?

Maybe you have an Eagle Scout project that needs to be completed…?

We are looking for a small group of about 10-15 students to form our Campus

Beautification Club. We have some project ideas that need to be completed to

improve the atmosphere of our campus. And, we would love to hear your voice on

some other creative projects.

Board Games

Are you a fan of board games?

Do you have access to board games that you can bring and leave at school for

a few weeks at a time?

Do you play well with others?

Are you open to learning how to play new games?

Are you willing to teach others how to play a new game?

Come have some good ole’ board game fun with us!

Brain Teasers & Logic Club

There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs

in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How

would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only

allowed one trip upstairs?

Do you like brain teasers, riddles, and logic puzzles?

Come have fun with us as we exercise our minds!

I just found a number with an interesting property:

When I divide it by 2, the remainder is 1.

When I divide it by 3, the remainder is 2.

When I divide it by 4, the remainder is 3.

When I divide it by 5, the remainder is 4.

When I divide it by 6, the remainder is 5.

When I divide it by 7, the remainder is 6.

When I divide it by 8, the remainder is 7.

When I divide it by 9, the remainder is 8.

When I divide it by 10, the remainder is 9.

It's not a small number, but it's not really big, either.

Find the smallest number with such property.

Busy Bees

Have you always wanted to learn to crochet?

Maybe you already know how but need some time to practice or to work on

current projects.

Come join the Busy Bees!

Card GamesIn this age of computers, we often forget

how much fun can be had with a

simple, inexpensive deck of cards!

Come join us as we gather and learn to

play organized, fun, and family

friendly card games!

You may need to provide the materials.

Top 10 Friendly Card Games:

1. Go Fish

2. Crazy Eights

3. Old Maid

4. War

5. Concentration

6. Snap

7. Pig

8. Rummy

9. Slapjack

10.I Doubt It

www.todaysparent.com

ChessChess is an ancient game that is still enjoyed by people of all ages

and all skill levels around the world.

Do you already love the game of chess?

Come show off your strategy and improve your skills as you

compete against other students and try to become the highest

ranking player.

Never played chess before? That’s okay, too! Come and learn the rules

and strategies of this classic “Sport for the Mind” and then practice

against other players.

“Don't be a pawn in somebody's game. Find the attitude which gives you the maximum strength and the maximum dignity, no

matter what else is going on” - Anne Rice

#ClubKNOT!

“This is a club ‘KNOT’ to be in, unless you are open to meeting

new people!”

#ClubKNOT focuses on spreading school spirit and cheer by

making friendship bracelets to pass on to others.

Maybe you already know how to make Friendship Bracelets, or maybe you’re new at it...

...either way, come tie the Friendship Knot with us! Then, use them to reach out and get to

know other FMMS family members.

Coloring Club 6 & 7

Did you know that coloring can lead to better academics and better health?

All you will need for this club are colored pencils, crayons, or gel pens.

Coloring requires attention to detail which allows your brain to temporarily let go of the things going on in

your life that might be dragging you down.

Coloring also helps you relax which can lead to: lowered blood pressure, reduced anxiety, and headache

relief. Coloring can help you get focused for an upcoming assignment or test!

#Destination DIY!

Do you enjoy making arts and crafts?

Do you find yourself spending time on Pinterest or watching YouTube

DIY videos?

You may need to bring in your own materials and/or pay a small fee for

this club.

http://www.diynetwork.com/

This club is limited to 18 students.

El Club Espanol

Students in Spanish Club will be introduced to the

Latino Culture via:

● Dance

● Presentations

● Games

● Foods

● Guest Speakers

4 Square

Are you “skilled” at Four Square?

Are you ready to test your speed, agility, and response time in a fun way?

Learn the proper rules of the game while enjoying some fun, organized

competition!

Get your game on!

Garden

Do you have a “green” thumb?

Do you enjoy eating fresh veggies… the fruits of your labor?

Do you like to get your hands dirty?

Do you want to learn from a Master Gardener?

Our club follows the 4-H curriculum.

German Club

The students in this club will learn “beginning” German:

numbers, colors, and introducing oneself via casual

conversation.

We will also discuss the culture and different regions of

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Girls Engineering 6 & 7

Have you ever had a thought about something that hasn’t been invented yet? (i.e.

a machine that folds your clothes? A candy bar that is as healthy as a fruit?)

Daydreaming is the first step to engineering. In the Girls Engineering Club,

we will come up with some amazing innovations such as solutions to picking up

litter, creating a table out of newspaper, designing jewelry from old CD’s, and tie-

dyed engineering. We will meet some female engineers as well. This club is a

great place for girls who think creatively and enjoy exploring ways to solve

problems and build solutions.

Guitar - 7 & 8

Do you own an acoustic guitar? Want to further develop

your knowledge of chords, scales, and songs?

Can you bring your guitar to school and get it home on club

days? (You cannot bring it on a bus!)

ImprovImprovisation is a form of theater where

most or all of what is performed is created

at the moment it is performed. In its purest

form, the dialogue, action, story, and

characters are created collaboratively by

the players as the improvisation unfolds

in present time, without use of an already

prepared, written script.

Jacket Harmony (6th)

The goal of this club is to introduce 6th grade students to a beginning

choral program at a high level. Students will learn to sing basic warm-

ups, Solfege exercises and two-part harmony.

The culminating event for Jacket Harmony will be to perform 2 selections

for the Winter School Assembly in December along with the Band and

Honors Choruses.

There are no audition requirements for this club, but be advised you will be expected to sing during each club meeting.

Just Dance...Yellow Jacket Style! - 6 & 7

Do you need to ‘bust-a-move’ or ‘shake-it-off’?

Maybe you need to ‘whip and nae nae’…

Perhaps, you should just ‘shut up and dance…’

If you enjoy showing off your dance moves, this club

could be for you.

We will be using “Just Dance” videos to break out

and dance in a friendly dance competition each

club day.

N Kindness

FMMS strives to be a school where everyone

belongs (WEB).

Do you want all students to feel that they are part of

our school family?

Are you willing to help our community where/when

there is a need?

Do you know ways we can show each other

appreciation?

Do you have a heart of service to others?

IF so, join the Kindness Club!

#mygradescomefirst

Do you need an extra 30 minutes a week to dedicate to school work?

Are you involved in outside sports/activities on Tuesday nights and need an

additional 30 minutes on Wednesday mornings to get caught up?

...Then, #mygradescomefirst club is for you!

*Bring your student agenda, bookbag, notebooks, and any work you may

need to complete or study!

Mandala (8th)

Are you a young adult who enjoys coloring?

Come sharpen your coloring skills while learning to focus and draw attention to

detail.

This activity is known by many to be a natural way to help reduce anxiety and

prepare one’s mind for learning!

Bring your gel pens and colored pencils!

MUGGLES ONLY

Come dive into the world of Harry Potter

with us!

We will explore the books,

the movies, the crafts, the food, the games,

and much, much more!

Only join if you can say…

Have you read book #8?

Pay It Forward Club

The focus of this club “making a difference, one jacket at

a time.”

Students in this club will be given an opportunity to Pay It Forward through:

1)Charity Projects

2)Random Acts of Kindness

3)Community Service

4)Service Learning http://payitforwardday.com/

#Photo15

Want to learn basic photography techniques while capturing special life

moments in our school and community?

No experience is necessary, but you must have a digital camera and a memory

card. This club is limited to 15 students.

To be considered for this club, you must submit an original photograph

along with a 1-3-1 paragraph on why you want to be in the Photography

club. Turn in this assignment to the front office by:

September 9.

Rubik’s Cube

There are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 ways to scramble a Rubik’s Cube?

The Rubik’s Cube was invented 42 years ago by Erno Rubik. Mr. Rubik wanted a working model to help

explain 3-D geometry. It took him one month before he was able to solve the Cube. Over 350 million

Rubik’s Cubes have been sold worldwide – making it the best-selling toy of all time! The best speed

cubers - a sport where competitors try and solve the cube as quickly as possible - can solve the cube in

under 6 seconds. http://rubiks.com/about/cube-facts/

Can you solve a Rubik’s in under 6 seconds? Join us!

Bring your Rubik’s cube(s)!

http://www.rubiks.com/about/the-history-of-the-rubiks-cube

“If you are curious,

you’ll find the puzzles

around you. If you are

determined, you will

solve them. ” - Erno

Rubik

#sdr!3

Do you enjoy #sdr! time and wish you

had a third day for it during the week?

If so, choose #sdr!3 (no reading log

required)

Sports Trivia★ Are you a SPORTS fanatic?

★ Are you a sports trivia buff … one who

remembers all kinds of random stats?

★ Are you able to recall random SPORTS

facts in a time crunch situation?

★ Maybe you just like to show off!

★ Join the Sports Trivia Club to show off

your “SPORTS IQ”!

Storytellers Club

This club focuses on visual, written and spoken storytelling

using a variety of media.

Yearbook

The FMMS Yearbook Staff works to create lasting memories of the school

year.

Staff use special software to create pages for the yearbook involving

layouts, collages, and cropping.

Participants in Yearbook must be able to work independently on projects

and be a master at meeting deadlines.

Zombie Tag*

“Tag, you’re the Zombie!”

Come join an organized zombie tag game!

Learn the proper rules and have some fun!

Must wear appropriate running shoes to participate.

Must be human or be able to imitate one.

Note: *Club name subject to change due to “infection.”

Special Club Selections:

❖JNN

❖MOCK TRIAL

❖MATH COUNTS

If you already belong to one of the above clubs, you MUST choose that club

as your first choice.

Mrs. McNeil will work with your club sponsor to see how you might be able to be involved in other

clubs if openings are available for your 2nd or 3rd choice.

Jacket News

Network

RemindersGuitar Club - You cannot bring guitar on bus!

#Photo15 - Submission requirements along with a digital camera and memory card. (Sept. 9)

Coloring Clubs/Mandala Clubs/PopArt/Storytellers - Bring necessary art materials.

Four Square/Zombie Tag - Dress in closed toed shoes; Be prepared for colder weather;

Wear deodorant!

Board Games - If you are a car rider, you may bring a board game from home that is school

appropriate to play during club time.

Card Games - You may bring a deck of cards to school to use.

Rubik’s Cube - Bring your cube!

Club Participation

EVERYONE is expected to participate.

Follow School Rules while participating in clubs.

Bring necessary materials.