Club/Advisor |
Description |
History Club
Mr. Webb |
The history club has been established for students who have a strong interest in history. The club will meet weekly to practice and prepare to compete in the Suffolk County History League. The team will participate in no less then six meets throughout the year culminating in a playoff tournament in April for the League Championship. 1x weekly for 45 minutes / 2x weekly for 45 minutes during meets. |
Science Club
Ms. Woolard and Ms. Berton |
The science club will provide 6 th – 8 th grade students with additional opportunities to explore the world of Science through hands-on activities, observation and experimentation. Meetings on 2 nd Wednesday of the month. |
Drama Club
Ms. Fraccalvieri
Website
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This club will give students who are interested in drama the opportunity to perform in Sequoya’s drama production. 2x weekly / 3 hours |
Jazz Band
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Students are instructed in a different musical style in order to prepare them to perform in Sequoya’s Spring Concert. 1x monthly / 1 hour |
Student Government
Ms. Walsh and Ms. Rossi |
Student Government is involved in planning and organizing student events, dances and school trips. Students along with Ms. Walsh and Mrs. Rossi will plan fund-raising for both the community and student benefit. This club will also organize food and toy drives. 1x monthly / 45 minutes |
Newspaper Club
Ms. Stanford and
Ms. Ackerly-Dahn
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The Newspaper Club was created by the students, for the students. The purpose of the newspaper is to keep our community of students apprised of current and special events by reporting school and local news and entertainment articles. The students will be taught all aspects of running a newspaper including layout, factual reporting and entertaining readers. 3x monthly |
Renaissance Community Service Club
Ms. Schaeffer |
This club will assist students to become more respectful and responsible toward each other and to society as a whole. The students will work on various community service projects within the district. 2x monthly / 45 minutes |
Peer Tutoring Club
Ms. Prescott |
Students will be paired up with honor students to help with homework and study skills to improve grades. 1x weekly / 45 minutes |
Math Team
Mr. Drago |
Students will prepare for competition in math contests against other middle schools. 5x - 45 minutes / 5x – 3 hours |
Technology Club
Mr.Gustavsen |
The Technology Club will provide extracurricular activities to all Middle School students that will enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of Technology. Individual as well as group projects will be offered in areas including manufacturing, computers, robotics and transportation. 1x monthly / 45 minutes |
Battle of the Books
Ms. Mylroie |
Students will read four novels (not included in regular curriculum) with the intent of learning as much detail about each book as possible. This will culminate into a competition among the four Sachem Middle Schools. 1x weekly / 45 minutes |
Best Buddies
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This is a new club for Sequoya. It was established to build new relationships through socialization and to encourage ties and involvement between Special Education students and general population. 1x monthly / 45 minutes |
Yearbook Club
Ms. Hughes
and Ms. Bongiorno |
Sequoya’s Yearbook Club is open to students in grades 6 through 8. Throughout the school year, students work collaboratively to preserve their memories by creating the Sequoya yearbook. Yearbook club members participate in a variety of ways, including theme development, photography, advertising, publicizing, graphic design and editing. 1x monthly / 45 minutes |
The Environmental Action Club
Ms. Hughes, Ms. O’Boyle and Mr. VanKurin |
The Environmental Action Club is designed to further the member’s awareness of environmental issues, educate the school community about environmental issues, create an ecologically responsible school community and improve the natural surroundings of the school. |
Sewing Club
Ms. Berton and Ms. Woolard |
Students will learn the basics of sewing, creating and following patterns, as well as quick designing techniques and basic alterations. Students will be given the opportunity to use these skills by assisting with costuming requirements for the annual school play. |
Leaders Club
Ms. O’Reilly |
The purpose of the club is to reinforce and enhance leadership qualities of student athletes. Emphasis will be placed on academic achievement, athletic prowess and sportsmanship. Students are to be selected by the physical education staff and/or the coaches. The club will meet at least once a month and all members must maintain a high standard of athletic and academic achievement and must be representative of a good school citizen. Functions may include school and community services. |
Cooking Club
Ms. Berton and Ms. Lopez |
Grades 6 th – 8 th students will be provided with an opportunity to enjoy cooking and making recipes that include Math, Science and Computer Skills. Recipes used will be compiled into a book for future enjoyment. Meetings on Tuesdays (second Tuesday of Month). |
Apprentice Club
Ms. Heller
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The Apprentice Club is designed to promote understanding and application of skills used in the workplace. Students will be involved in such things as marketing campaign competitions, creating desktop publishing documents to help market school activities and field trips to tour workplaces. |
Game Club
Mrs. Gibson and Dr. Kennedy |
The Game Club will meet on alternating Thursday afternoons with the intent to improve students' vocabulary and reading, develop communication skills and participate in friendly competition within the club and with other middle schools in our district. |
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Select Chorus gives singers the opportunity to explore different styles, such as pop and jazz, as well as more advanced choral music. Select Chorus meets several times a month for 1 hour intervals. |
6th Grade Art Club
Mrs. Kwartler |
The 6th Grade Art Club gives any 6th grade student the opportunity to expand their art experience. They will learn new techniques and expand creativity through different projects that are not offered during the regular 6th grade curriculum. 1x monthly / 45 minutes |
