- Eisenhower Middle School
- Clubs
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Academic Team
Advisors(s):
Kristen Iacobino & Jessica Blewitt
Description:
The Academic Team practices and competes every two weeks on Thursdays in a “Jeopardy” type Quiz Bowl competition. Questions range from math, science, history, literature, grammar, and current events to sports, movies, and TV. The EMS Academic Team competes after school against each other as well as several competitions against EMS teachers. The Academic Team will also be competing in two different online competitions later in the school year. The club runs from October through June.
Permission Slip & Information Here
Meeting Times:
Thursdays at 2:30 - 4:00
Oct. 21
Nov. 11
Dec. 9
Jan. 13
Jan. 27
Feb. 10
Feb. 24
Mar 10
Mar 24
Apr 7
Apr 28
May 12
May 26
June 9
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Art Club
Advisor(s):
Regina Hagemann
Description:
The objective of the EMS Art Club is to provide an extra curricular activity for those students who enjoy and/or excel in the visual arts area. Activites include both individual and group projects that are not addressed in the EMS art curriculum due to time or budgetary constraints.
Meeting Time/Location:
Mondays, 2:30-4:45, Art room.
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Builders Club
Advisors:
Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Esposito
Description:
This club is a middle school equivalent to Kiwanis or Key Club. Students work on community service projects such as Hunger Walk, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Peanut Butter & Jellly Sandwiches for a local shelter, Pet Food Drive, Cards for Nurse Homes, etc.
Meeting Time/Location:
Every other week, 2:30-3:30.
Oct. 4, Oct. 18
Nov. 8, Nov. 22
Dec. 6, Dec. 20
Jan. 10, Jan. 24
Feb. 14
Mar. 7, Mar. 21
Apr. 4, Apr. 25
May 9, May 23
June 6
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Chess & Strategic Gaming
Advisor(s):
Mr. Adam Mahmoud
Description:
Do you love chess? Are you excited to play chess with friends, and practice so you can get better?Then come on down to Chess Club! It’s the perfect place to meet others who love the game of chess, and increase your abilities of strategic thinking. Playing Chess promotes brain growth by exercising both sides of your brain! It can also raise your IQ, help teach planning and foresight, increases problem-solving skills, and improves memory. That’s a lot of benefits from just one game.We also play a simplified version of Dungeons & Dragons, and can accommodate other tabletop games (board, card, video) pending advisor approval.
Meeting Time/Location:
Two Wednesdays per month in the ELC. 2:30 - 3:45
You make take the late bus at 4:00, or a parent can pick you up at 3:45.
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Drama Club
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Blewitt, Mrs. Richman, & Mrs. Harrison-Calderon
Description:
Audition and rehearse for an EMS musical production! You can take on the role of an actor, dancer, singer, or stage crew member!
For more information, check our our Facebook page!
Meeting Time/Location:
There will be an informational meeting in November and auditions in December.
Rehearsals will begin in January and our show goes on in late March or early April.
Access Permission Slip here.
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Multicultural Club
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Marcia Cordeiro & Mr. Walter Burkat
Description:
Do you Love Diversity of Cultures around the World? Are you excited to learn and experience these Cultures?
Join the EMS Multicultural Club! It’s a perfect time to meet others who enjoy a diversity of Cultures!
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To promote an understanding and appreciation of Variety cultures.
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To promote a feeling of friendship, community and school service within Roxbury.
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To welcome ALL students who speak various languages.
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To participate in learning about other cultures and in sharing their own.
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To become a Global citizen within our school, and our community.
Meeting Times/Location:
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Intramural Sports
Advisor(s):
Dave Babetski
Description:
EMS Intramurals offers various sports and games including flag football and dodgeball.
Meeting Times/Location:
Meets Twice a Month Before School throughout the school year (See EMS Google Calendar)
Access permission slip here!
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Math League
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Roettger & Mrs. Thomas
Description:
As a member of the Math League, you will have the opportunity to test your problem solving math skills against other “mathletes” your age in several different state and national competitions.
Meeting Times/Location:
2 Thursdays Per Month, Room 5
Access permission slip here!
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Newspaper Club
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Brennan & Mrs. Curley
Description:
The Newspaper Club is a club that publishes the EMS Newspaper, that is the place to go for EMS and community news. Meetings will be held twice per month, please see below for meeting times. Editorial & design staff may be required to attend an additional session prior to each publication deadline. The dates for these meetings will be determined as needed. Regular attendance and online check-ins are KEY for the publication to be released in a timely manner. This is an exciting opportunity for your child to have a forum in which to communicate with peers and community members, the issues and events relevant to the lives’ of middle school children.
Meeting Times/Location:
October 14th at 7am
October 25th at 2:30pm
November 11th at 7am
November 22nd at 2:30pm
December 6th at 2:30pm
December 20th at 2:30pm
January 10th at 2:30pm
January 24th at 2:30pm
February 7th at 2:30pm
February 28th at 2:30pm
March 7th at 2:30pm
March 24th at 7am
April 7th at 7am
April 21st at 7am
May 5th at 7am
May 19th at 7am
June 2nd at 7am
June 9th at 7am
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Peer Leaders
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Geri Esposito
Description:
Meeting Times/Location:
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Robotics & STEAM
Advisor(s):
Mr. Phil Moskowitz
Description:
Meeting Times/Location:
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Ski & Snowboard Club
Advisor(s):
Bill O'Brien and Laurie Terranova
Description:
The purpose of the Roxbury Community School's Ski and Snowboard Club is to provide students the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Students will be provided with transportation to and from the mountains. Students will be required to attend meetings, return all necessary forms, and pay a fee for transportation/chaperones. Ski packages will be purchased directly from the mountain. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.
- The Roxbury Community School Ski/Snowboard Clubs are supervised by adult advisors and chaperones on the bus and the slopes.
- Comfortable charter buses with DVDs are used for the trips.
- Skiing and Snowboarding are both available in the clubs.
- Helmets are mandatory in all clubs.
- Wrist guards are mandatory for snowboarders.
- Enrollment is first come, first serve until the bus is filled. Enrollment is strictly limited.
- Registration is a two-part process. Families need to register and pay with the Community School first. Families will then receive an email with club login information and must register with the mountains to purchase ski packages online.
Meeting Times/Location:
- Friday, January 7, 2022 - CANCELED 1/6/22 DUE TO SNOW DAY
- Friday, January 14, 2022
- Friday, January 28, 2022
- Friday, February 4, 2022
- Friday, February 11, 2022 (Makeup date from 1/7)
- THERE WILL BE NO TRIP, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21ST
Access the EMS Club Website here.
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Student Council
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Margie Richman & Mrs. Kristin Palanchi
Description:
Meeting Times/Location:
7:15 AM in the ELC (3rd Tuesday of each month)
Sept. 21 - Officers Only
Oct. 19
Nov. 16
Dec. 21
Jan. 18
Feb. 15
March 15
Apr. 19
May 17
June 14 - End of Year Celebration
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Technology Club
Advisor(s):
Description:
Meeting Times/Location:
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Yearbook
Advisor(s):
Mrs. Billeci
Description:
This group is involved in all aspects of the publishing of the EMS yearbook! We are looking for students who would be interested in designing layout, writing, photography, proofreading, editing, advertising, marketing, publicity, and sales. Students will learn cooperation, dedication, time-management, and responsibility!
Permission Slip & Details Here
Meeting Times/Location:
7:15-7:50 am on the following dates:
Oct. 7
Oct. 21
Nov. 11
Dec. 2
Dec. 16
Jan. 6
Jan. 20
Feb. 3
Feb. 17
Mar 3
Mar 17
Mar 31
Apr 21
May 5
May 19
June 2
