EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS 

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) CLUB  - The American Sign Language club offers students the opportunity for exposure to ASL and Deaf culture. Through weekly vocabulary lessons and interactive games, students will learn the fundamentals of sign language, the history of ASL, and learn about the Deaf Community. Our club provides a supportive, inclusive environment for students of all levels to learn and practice together. We  will meet Wednesdays 2:20 - 3:20 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26  Location TBD

Advisor: Mrs. Ignoscia

 

ART SCENERY - Grades 7-8 - During meetings, students will work together to create additional sets and props for the school musical. Construction, painting, and scenery are some of the activities involved. Additionally, applications will be available for 8th grade students to assist with handing out playbills, collecting tickets and ushering attendees to their seats on the night of the performances. The club will run from late September to February. Meeting times are from 2:20 pm - 3:30 pm on specific Wednesdays. Pick-up will be at the front, main office entrance. Club Dates: Sept. 18; Oct. 2, 16, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22; Feb. 5, 12, 19.

Advisor: Ms. Lawson

CHESS CLUB - Open to players of all abilities, especially those interested in learning how to play the iconic game of chess! Improve focus, memory, and strategic thinking in a low-pressure environment. Learn strategies & tactics and gain confidence in the game - fun comes first! Chess club will meet on the following dates from 2:20-3:30: October: 8,15,22,29; November: 12,19; December: 10,17; January: 7,14,21,28; February: 4,11,18,25; March: 4,11. All meetings will be held in Room 241.

Advisor: Mr. Walsh 

CRAFT CLUB - Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: October 10, 17, 24, 31; November 14, 21;  December 12, 19; January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13.  Meeting times are from 2:15 - 3:45 pm.  All students are eligible to join.  Students will have the opportunity to use their imagination to create fun projects and crafts.  Students will learn creative ways to reuse and recycle materials. Club members will gain the opportunity to make new friends with common interests.

Advisors: Mrs. Domzalski and Ms. Carinha

COMPUTER CLUB - Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: September 25;  October 9, 16, 23; November 6, 20; December 11, 18; January 8, 15, 22; February 5, 19; March 5, 19; April 2, 9.  Meeting times are from  2:15-3:45 pm.  The Computer Club enables students of all grade levels to explore the computer in an open setting. Students will use a variety of software to engage in diverse activities such as desktop publishing, web-page design, gaming and the exploration of coding software. Additionally, it is also an open lab for students to conduct research, and complete  homework/projects.  Please be aware that we will be using the Internet.

Advisor: Mrs. Moskowitz

DEBATE CLUB - Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: September 19; October 10, 17; November 14, 21; December 12,19; January 9, 16; February 6, 13; March  6, 13; April 3, 10; May 1, 8; June 5. Meeting times are from 2:30­-3:45 pm. This club is open to students of all grade levels who are enthusiastic and looking to improve their speaking and language arts skills while having fun. Debaters will work as a team to make and support assertions, conduct research to gather effective evidence, analyze and critique arguments, and conduct speeches. If you are outspoken, like to argue, or are looking to increase argumentative skills, this is the club for you!
Advisor: Mrs. Scalici

 

DIGITAL ART CLUB - Scheduled meetings for the 2024-5 school year are as follows: September 19; October 10,17; November 14, 21; December 5, 19; January 9, 16, 30; February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 10, 24; May 8. Potential make-up meeting: May 15, if needed.  Meetings are 2:20-3:45pm in Room 132, unless otherwise announced.  In the digital art club, students will be invited to learn ways to create engaging and fun art using digital platforms, including having access to Adobe Creative Suites.  Students will have opportunities to design school posters and promotional media while learning about potential opportunities and careers  in digital art and design.

Advisor: Mrs. Farrington  

FITNESS CLUB - Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: September 25, 26; October 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30. Meeting times are from 2:30-4:00pm. Students who join the fitness club will enjoy working out with friends and achieving their fitness goals. Activities will vary based on student interest. Examples are fitness stations, high cardio activities, and team/individual based games. This club will meet after school in the main gym.  Sports physicals are required. 

Advisor: Ms. Vento

GAMING CLUB - This brand new club is open to all students who are interested in video games. Students who join the gaming club will enjoy playing various video games with their peers. Multiple consoles and games will be available for students’ enjoyment. The club will meet after school in the Media Center from 2:15-3:15. Meeting dates will be forthcoming. 

Advisors: Mrs. Kracoff and Ms. Stark

 

HEALTHY FUTURES CLUB - This brand new club is open to all students who are interested in learning about basic first aid, life-threatening emergencies, and how to help someone in the event of an emergency. This club will be a fun, hands-on experience and will include a community service project to be run by the students to help our local community. Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: First meeting October: 7, Additional dates TBD. Meetings will be held from 2:20-3:45pm in the Nurses Office.

Advisors: Mrs. Gabler and Ms. Grieci

MATH CLUB - Do you like a challenge? If yes, then the math club is for you! Members of the math club will have the opportunity to build their problem solving and math skills. Members will also compete in different math competitions. Students will try out for the math teams that participate in MATHCOUNTS and the CBA Math Tournament. On these teams students will compete against students from other schools across the state (and potentially country!) to test their math skills. An informative meeting will be held after school on Thursday September 26th until 3:00. MATHCOUNTS tryouts will be held in December and practices for the team will be in January and February (dates TBD). The MATHCOUNTS competition will be held on a Saturday in February. The rounds for the CBA tournament will be held once a month at MMS starting in October with the final round being after school at CBA in February (dates TBD). Math club is open to all grades and levels. If you are interested, then come by the informative meeting to learn more! 

Advisor: Mr. Accisano  

PING PONG CLUB - Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-25 school year are as follows: October: 10, 24; November: 14,21; December: 12 ; January: 2,9,16,23,30; February: 6,13,20,27; March: 6,13,20,27. Meeting times are from 2:20-3:45 pm. This club meets to have fun, learn ping pong game strategies, and participate in tournaments during each scheduled session. This club is open to all interested students. 

Advisor: Coach Walsh 

SCHOOL MUSICAL - The school musical this year is Shrek, Jr.  All students are encouraged to come try out for this exciting activity. We are looking for actors, dancers and singers. Auditions dates are September 23rd from 2:30-4pm and September 24th (½ day) from 12-2pm. Students must attend both audition days. Callback auditions are September 30th OR October 1st from 2:30-4pm.  Students who are called back will be asked to attend one of those dates. Rehearsals will generally be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4pm.  Rehearsals begin in early October, culminating with a production held on Friday, February 28th at 7pm and Saturday, March 1st at 12pm & 4pm.  

Advisors: Mrs. Hyres, Ms. Vento, and Mrs. Jay

SCIENCE CLUB - Science: It's like magic, only real! If you like hand-ons science experiments, this is the right club for you. We will be exploring all different fields of science over the course of the year: Physics, Chemistry, Animal Science, Environmental Science, and more. Come and explore the science you don't get to do in class!

Scheduled meetings for 2024-2025 school year: Thursdays in Room 306 2:20 - 3:20: 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15. 

Advisor: Mrs. Hickey 

STOCK MARKET CLUB - Calling all future Wall Street wizards! Are you ready to put your financial savvy to the test? Join the new Stock Market Game Club and learn the ropes of investing in a fun and educational way. How much do you think you can make $100,000 grow in the stock market over the next school year? The Stock Market Club is a new club open to all students who want to work together to create and manage a virtual investment portfolio of real world stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Each individual or team is responsible for researching and evaluating potential investments. Club members are given a virtual cash account through the Stock Market Game, with the aim to teach the basics of how the stock market operates and the importance of financial literacy. Participants will meet throughout the school year to simulate trades in real-time using current market data. Club members can work in teams to make investment decisions, promoting collaboration and critical thinking.

We meet in room 327 from 2:20- 3:20 on the following dates: September 17, 25; October 8, 15, 22; November 12, 19; December 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21; February 4, 18; March 4, 11, 18; April 1, 22; May 6

Advisor: Mrs. Rico

STUDENT COUNCIL - The Student Council promotes school spirit, plans important events, and spreads kindness throughout the school and local community! All students of all grades are welcome to participate and represent the student body. Our officers, such as the president, vice president, and secretary are elected by the entire school. Last year, we held a Thanksgiving Food Drive and collected Toys for Tots.  We had record breaking turnouts for both.  All donations helped spread holiday spirit throughout our community.  In addition, Student Council and PTO collaborated and held two successful fundraisers: the St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans, and a Red Carpet Event featuring a movie night.  With PTO’s help, we raised funds for gaming systems for our school. If you are someone who wants to make a difference, this is the club for you!  We meet from 2:20 to 3:20. Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: September 19, 26; October 10, 24; November 14, 21; December 12, 19; January 9, 23; February 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22; June 5.

Advisors: Mrs. Stokrocki and Mrs. Rosania

WRITING CLUB - Our writing club brings together students of all writing abilities who have an interest in creating fiction, nonfiction, scripts, poetry, and other creative pieces of work. Our warm and friendly environment provides a collaborative workspace for members to write, share ideas, and provide feedback for each other's work. Our goal is to encourage writers at all levels that their writing voice is worth sharing! You will have opportunities to learn new skills, styles, and tips from famous writers and even your fellow students here at MMS! We meet from 2:20 to 3:45 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in room Room 239. Scheduled meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/21, 1/22, 1/23 (15 meeting days total)

Advisor: Ms. Giangiobbe and Mr. Michaels

YEARBOOK CLUB - All students are invited to join this club and work on the MMS Yearbook. The only requirements are enthusiasm, ambition, and the desire to work. Students will have an opportunity to learn the Yearbook Avenue Website to create layouts, upload pictures, write captions and edit pages. Additionally, students will help with advertising the yearbook. Students who are artistic and enjoy creative writing are encouraged to join!  Meetings are held from 2:20-3:30 pm in room 236 on the following days: September 17, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 10, December 17, January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25

Advisors: Mrs. Macchia and Ms. DiSanti 

6th GRADE STEM CLUB - The 6th Grade STEM Club gives students the opportunity to explore the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math by completing various hands-on challenges throughout the school year. During weekly club meetings, students will work collaboratively to successfully complete engineering design challenges based on the criteria and constraints given. Meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: September 17; October 1, 15, 29; November 12, 26; December 10, 17; January 7, 14, 28; February 4, 18; March 4, 18; April 1, 8, 22.  Meetings are from 2:20-3:45 pm in Room 132. 

Advisor: Mrs. Marrella

7th AND 8th GRADE STEM CLUB (TSA) - The STEM Club for grades 7 and 8 runs as a nationally­ recognized chapter of TSA, the Technology Student Association, in which students have the opportunity to submit projects and participate in the NJ Middle School State Conference each spring. During club meetings, students will use problem solving skills to design and create solutions for a wide variety of TSA ­approved projects in preparation for this competition. Please note that there is an additional fee for your child to be registered at the state and national level as a Technology Student Association member (approximately $16 per child). Scheduled meetings for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows: September 25 ; October 9, 23; November 13, 20; December 11, 18; January 8, 22; February 12, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 23. Meetings are from 2:20-3:45 pm in Room 132.

Advisor: Mrs. Marrella