Putnam Valley Middle School

Putnam Valley Middle School Clubs


	Get involved in Middle School life by joining a student club! You'll make new friends, gain valuable organizing and planning skills, and make a difference. Mr. Edward J. Hallisey, Principal Mr. Michael Hanna, Assistant Principal Download the Club Sign-Up Sheet

“You have to recognize when the right place and the right time fuse, and take advantage. There are plenty of opportunities out there. You can't sit back and wait.” Ellen Metcalf

Putnam Valley Middle School Clubs: School Year 2009-2010

Name of Club	Advisor(s)	Participants Days/Times	Description
Computer Club	Mr. Pellegrino	Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.	Students use the computers in the MS Lab for various reasons. Not all students at the Middle School have a computer or access to the Internet at home. Some use them for school assignments, for help with their homework, to complete homework assignments, search the Internet or to play the educational games that the club has purchased. Desired outcomes/goals of club to complete any assignment they started, to have fun and to help each other solve problems whether with their homework, a program or a game. A “spirit of cooperation and respect” is encouraged and maintained. Events associated with club: Recycle printer cartridges used to purchase programs
Percussion Ensemble	Ms. Kraus	Monday 2:40 – 4:15	For those with experience playing percussion, not limited to band members.
iTeam - Gr. 7 & 8	Mrs. Sherwood	Monday 2:40 – 4:15	A technology club for students to learn and share technological information. Our goal is to support the PVMS 1-to-1 laptop initiative. We meet on most Mondays and we “work” during school hours too.
Yearbook Club	Ms. Cavalli	Last Tuesday of the Month 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.
Math Club	Mrs. VanDevelde Mrs.Conlin Mrs. Henkels Mrs. Cohen	Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Gr. 6 & 7 Thursday 7:00 a.m. Gr. 8	Math Club will be held in January through March. The intent of this club is to support students who struggle in their regular math class. Students will work with teachers to strengthen their math skills so that they are able to meet the increased demands of the NYS middle school math curriculum.
Drawing, Painting and Sculpture Club	Mrs. Racanelli Mrs. Daur	Tuesday 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.
Flute Ensemble	Ms. Kraus	Tuesday 2:40 – 4:15	For those with experience playing flute, not limited to band members.
Newspaper Club	Mrs. Sherwood Mrs. Sharp	Tuesdays 2:40 – 4:15	Be part of a team that reports the news. News will be reported via written word and digitally! Need students to try to make it to most meetings! We will work with schedules of students who participate in sports.
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.
Math Mysteries	Mrs. Nadell	Wednesday 7:00 a.m.	Math Mysteries will focus on fun math projects and activities. Members will participate in activities that challenge and expand mathematical thinking skills.
Chess Club	Mrs. Greenstein	Wednesday 7:00 a.m.	Students will learn the basic fundamentals of chess. This is a game that encourages problem solving and development of strategies and planning.
iVoice – Gr. 7 & 8	Mrs. Sherwood	Wednesday 2:40-4:15	Scout out school events. Photograph or create film to share with our school community. Much of the work will be done independently, so this is a great club for students who participate in sports.
Knitting Club	Mrs. Greenstein	Wednesday 2:40-4:15	Students will learn how to knit or improve skills. Simple projects will be completed. Knitting is a relaxing and fun activity. A side benefit is the sense of camaraderie and support that develops.
Mural Club – Gr. 7 & 8	Mrs. Racanelli Mrs. Daur	Wednesday 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.
Chain Reaction	Mrs. Greenstein Mrs. Byrnes Mrs. Bowe Mrs. Darreff	TBA 7:00 a.m.	Using 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
Math Club – Grade 8	Mrs. VanDevelde Mrs. Conlin Mrs. Henkels	Thursday 7:00 a.m.	Math Club will be held in January through March. The focus of this club is to meet the increased demands of the NYS Mathematics curriculum.
Spanish Club–Gr. 7 & 8	Mrs. Obando Mrs. McGowan	Thursday 7:00 a.m.	This club will offer fun activities and enrichment that will compliment the Spanish curriculum. It is open to all 7th and 8th graders taking Spanish.
Tigers’ Pride	Mrs. Vandevelede Mrs. Pasquale	1st Thursday of each Month 2:40 – 4:15	Tigers’ Pride meets the first Thursday of the month to plan community fundraising events such as spirit days, color day, etc. to raise money for the PV Food Pantry. We also plan school dances and coordinate with guidance to help in Red Ribbon Week and Drug Awareness programs.
Guitar Club	Mr. Beucke	Thursday 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.
Jazz Band	Mr. Beucke	Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Students grades 5 – 8 learning about and performing jazz music. This group may require an audition if necessary.
Drama Club	Mrs. Craane Ms. Kraus	After school dates TBA	Auditions are held in early October for the Spring musical. Students rehearse through April and two shows are performed in mid-April. Students work crew as well. Meetings are necessary for the full year, after school, usually Tuesday through Thursdays. Rehearsal will be every day from the end of February and all of March.
Coaches and Officials Club	Mrs. Darreff	Fall/Winter TBA	This club is for 7th and 8th graders who are on the modified field hockey and basketball team. Participants will coach 5th and 6th graders and officiate the intramural games.
Volleyball Club	Mrs. Henkels Ms. Pratt	Winter 7:00 a.m.	Volleyball games will be played in the mornings beginning in the winter.
Safe Kids-Peer Education Outreach Program	Mrs. Darreff	Spring 2009	This club is for seventh graders who want to participate in a peer education program. Participants will meet before school and during recess to learn safety lessons that they will be teaching to the elementary school classes. The goal of this club is to empower children learn to become assertive and learn safety rules that will ensure their safety and prevent abduction and abuse. This club will be meeting in the Spring.
Destination Imagination	Mrs. VanDevelde	TBA	Students work to create a solution to given problems. They will present their solution at a national tournament in March.
Intramurals	TBA	Before and/or After school	Athletic Events: Sports. Practice, Drill, and work on athletic skills. Teamwork and sportsmanship.

All ideas for new clubs will be considered throughout the year. A proposal including a brief description of the club, advisor's name, and student names interested (7 or more) must be submitted to Mr. Hanna. Approval depends on money available, building space, and appropriateness for school. Administration has the right to start/end a club at any time.