CLUBS

Extracurricular Activities

Even though learning in the academic areas is the primary purpose of any school program, extra-curricular activities are also an extremely valuable area where students share accomplishments and learning experiences beyond those which occur in the classroom. A wide variety of activities are available and we strongly encourage all of our students to become involved in one or more of them.

Art Club
Sponsor: Mr. Niwa
Meetings: Every Friday (unless otherwise noted) in Room 162.
Time: 2:40 - 4:40
All Are Welcome to Create!!!

Drama Club - Click here for Club Schedule.
Drama Club Sponsor: Sue Raslowsky

This year the Drama Club will be performing a combined holiday performance with the chorus in December and a musical “The Shoemaker and the Elves” in April.  To be in a production, the students will have a 30 minute singing and acting audition.  Each student will sign up for a day and block of time that their audition will take place.
         
During try-outs they will be asked to do three things:

1. Students will be asked to perform a fully memorized monologue. 
2. Students will be asked to sing a song from the play. 
3. Students will participate in a cold reading from the script.

Dramatically, the student will be judged on memorization, vocal expression, projection, gestures, facial expressions, movement and energy.  Musically, students will be judged on singing ability and vocal range.

Each student that is selected for a role in the play will be committed to a rehearsal schedule.  Rehearsals will be after school.  The schedule will contain the days and times the students are expected to attend rehearsal.  Each student is required to attend every rehearsal they are scheduled for.  If a student misses three rehearsals, they may be removed from the play.  Students must stay in the designated area during tryouts and rehearsals.  Friends are not allowed during tryouts or rehearsals unless cleared by the director.  Students who do not follow these rules or other Aux Sable rules will be warned and if the inappropriate behavior continues they will be dismissed from the production.

Students who want to be part of the theatre assemble but do not want to be on stage, can be part of the stage crew.  Students with computer skills will be empowered to design show shirts, tickets, flyers, and programs.  Students will work on costumes and assist with the stage make-up sessions.  We will also need artists to help paint the set and make props.  If students are strong, they will be needed to move the set during the last couple weeks of rehearsal and production dates.

We become a family during the rehearsal process.  Being part of the Drama Club is fun, exciting, hard work, and very rewarding.  Hearing the laughter and applause from the audience is FANTASTIC!

Choir
Staff: Mrs. Riewaldt 6-8th Choir/7-8th Music
MISSION STATEMENT
The Aux Sable Middle School Choral Program is designed to educate students in music.  Through singing, students will gain an appreciation and understanding of music.  These skills are developed and shared with our audiences.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
½” or 1” Binder (1/2” is preferred)
4 Divider Tabs (3-Hole-Punched)
2 Pencils
2 Black or Blue Pens
1 Highlighter

Click here for Choral Calendar

H.O.T. Club
Does your child need a quiet place where they can do their homework assignments or projects?  Does your child need a little help in understanding a topic that was discussed in class?   Well, the Aux Sable Middle School Homework or Tutoring (H.O.T.) Club can help.

The H.O.T. Club is a place where Aux Sable students can spend one hour after school working on their homework, projects or receive some individualized tutoring. The club is staffed by Ms. Meghan Watson and Mrs. Kristina Spear. Here is more information:

• H.O.T. Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:45-3:45 in Room 111.
• You must sign in and out.
• No appointment is needed.
• Bring all materials you need. You will not be allowed to return to your locker after H.O.T. Club.
• All school rules will be enforced. If you are being disruptive, or are not working on something, your parents will be called to pick you up.
• Have a ride here by 3:30. There is no bus service for this program. You may walk home if you are normally a walker.
• You can choose when you want to come to the program. Some students come everyday and others come only when they feel they need to.
• Computers are only to be used for typing or working on research for a school assignment. You will not be able to email, play games, or search the web for fun during this time.

If you believe that the H.O.T. Club can be beneficial to your child, please encourage them to stay after school and take advantage of this opportunity. 

Intramural Sports - November and December Schedule
A range of intramural sports are also offered at our middle schools for sixth through eighth graders. Intramural offerings are based on student interest and may include softball, flag football, indoor soccer, basketball, and volleyball. All students are encouraged to participate in one or more intramural sports. There are no participation fees and sports physicals are not required. Intramurals are coed activities held after school two or-three days per week.

Math Club
Math Club meets for all students on Wednesday from 2:45 to 3:45 in room 127. The sponsors are Mr. Devore and Ms. Curless. At the students request, we are also trying out having grade level meetings during lunch periods. Ms. Curless will meet with the seventh graders during their lunch period and I will meet with the eighth graders during their lunch. These meetings will take place in room 127 for Ms. Curless and room 105 for Mr. Devore. Except for holidays we intend to maintain this schedule from now until the a week or two before school is over for the year.

Music
Staff:
Mrs. Bedore 7-8th Music/6th Computers
Mr. Rathgeb 8th Music/6-8th Band
Mrs. Riewaldt 7-8th Music/6-8th Choir

CURRICULUM

7th Grade Music
Music students will cover the fundamentals of rhythm and melody by ways which include performance and composition.  They will also study the lives of great composers.

8th Grade Music
Music students will learn world music via African Drumming and culture.  They will also study guitar, different genres of music, and complete a unit on Musical Theatre. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS
- 1” Binder, with clear front slip cover
- 5, 3-hole punched dividers
- 1 clear pencil pouch with:
                -2-3 pencils with erasers
                -2-3 black and red pens
                -1 Highlighter

Science Club
Science Club explores subjects that students may not experience during their year in science class.  We attempt to visit a wide spectrum of subjects such as astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, optics, and physics.  The main objective of Aux Sable's Science Club is to help increase the participants' interest and understanding of various science concepts.

Mrs. Sue Raslowsky and Ms. Elaine Garafalo are the co-sponsors of the Science Club.  They meet from 2:30 until 3:30 in room 108 every other Monday.  Click here for Club Schedule.

Student Council
Student Council, sponsored by Ms. Cross and Mrs. Daskas, is a student led organization that oversees many of Aux Sable's important events throughout the year. The student body elects a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer along with class representatives per grade level to serve as the "eyes and ears" of Aux Sable. Student Council is focused on making its activities, service learning projects and school visibility and participation the best it can be.

Student Council sponsors the following events:

• Back to School Dance
• Homecoming Dance and Spirit Week
• Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Campaign
• Canned Food Drive
• 8th Grade Dance
• Valentine's Dance
• Autism Awareness Month Campaign

All meetings are on Mondays from 2:45 to 3:30:
October 6 and 20
November 10 and 24
December 8
January 12 and 26
February 9
March 2, 16 and 30
April 20
May 4 and 18

Student Council members must attend student council meetings. All other Aux Sable students are welcome to attend meetings as Students-at-Large.

Any questions about student council can be directed to Ms. Cross or Mrs. Daskas.

Technology Club
Technology Club is an expanding club that will give students an opportunity to explore and enhance their basic computer skills plus have an opportunity to develop new skills. Our new projects for this year will be live morning announcements and a DVD developed in connection with the yearbook staff. We will start meeting every other Wednesday throughout the school year. Mr. Burau is the sponsor of the Technology Club.

Meeting Dates are on Wednesdays:
November 7th and 14th
December 5th and 12th
January 16th, 23rd and 30th
February 6th,13th, 23rd and 30th
March 5th, 12th and 19th
April 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
May 7th and 14th