ANNAPOLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES 2011-2012   The information on the following pages is intended to give you as parents an idea of the various clubs and activities that are available to your student here at Annapolis Middle School. The purpose is to provide as much information to you as possible in order for you to best support the extra-curricular activities your child may have an interest in. Should you ever need further information or clarity regarding any of these activities, please email the advisor listed for each description or check the Annapolis Middle School website for any updates.   Download Clubs_and_Activities_2011-12_Spreadsheet   Art Club- Ms. Miller The art club will allow students to explore a variety of art media in order to enhance art appreciation and improve art skills and techniques.  An emphasis will be placed on art and how art can impact a community. Chess Club-Mrs. Farrelly & Mr. Scott Whether you're just starting out or a Grandmaster, the AMS Chess Club is definitely the place to learn more about chess, and of course to come play yourself.  We look forward to welcoming you!   Dance Company- Ms. Kauffman The dance company will provide an outlet for artistic expression for students who, by audition, have demonstrated a serious commitment and desire to dance.  Students will learn a variety of different dance styles and will be given opportunities to perform for the surrounding community. Drama Club- Mr. Rea The Drama Club has been established to provide an opportunity for students interested in theater to participate in all aspects of play production.  Students interested in performance, direction, design, technical support, backstage crafts, publicity, etc., are encouraged to join. Foreign Language Club-Ms. Aga The foreign language club’s purpose is to promote the active use of foreign languages within Annapolis Middle School...and beyond!  The club’s mission is to stimulate interest in foreign languages and cultures and to encourage interested students to one day pursue the study of a foreign language. “Girls on the Run”- Ms. Earley Girls on the Run combines learning about self-esteem, healthy living and coping skills with the ultimate goal of running a 5K race.  *Participants must commit to T/TH practice 3:00 to 4:30 until December.   Intramurals- Mr. Broderick, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Anderson Intramural sports will cover a wide variety of different physical activities that will allow kids to improve their overall fitness and health.  The goal of intramurals is to introduce and provide fun ways to stay active.  Activities will include flag football, soccer, basketball, table tennis, and others.   JROTC- Mr. Fluitt The goal of Junior ROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. To accomplish this goal, it combines classroom instruction and extracurricular activities oriented on attaining an awareness of the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizenship.  The program also develops personal responsibility, builds life skills, and provides leadership opportunities within the school building and surrounding community. Library Club-Mrs.Buck Join the Library Club and share your love of books and reading.  Members can plan events, have book discussion groups, recommend books for their peers, learn about how libraries work, and develop their information skills.  If you love libraries, this is the club for you!  Math Club- Mrs. Mason Frempong The math club is designed to build upon and improve students’ problem solving and team building skills.  Students will be able to participate in several math competitions throughout the year such as “You Can Do the Rubik’s Cube”, Math Counts, and the “24 Game” math tournaments.   Media Assistant- Mrs. Buck Student Library Assistants primarily help in the media center set up in the morning and shut down in the afternoon.  This group has sponsored a few other activities, such as contests and after-school poetry readings.    Music- Mr. Raab & Mr. Rea The Concert Band, Stage Band, Orchestra and Chorus all allow student musicians to develop the individual and ensemble skills needed to perform in concerts and county festivals that align with the state curriculum.   National Junior Honor Society- Mrs. Cephas The National Junior Honor Society is designed specifically for the school’s academic leaders and community-oriented students.  Students meet, plan community service events, and participate in other related projects to support the mission of the NJHS.   Newspaper Club- Ms. Lerro The Newspaper Club teaches students the process of publication writing and layout through mini-lessons and modeling.  The goal of the club is to produce a student newspaper to effectively communicate important school-related news to the student body and faculty.   Robotics- Mrs. Swepston The LEGO Robotics League is a global program created to get kids excited about science and technology.  The League utilizes theme-based challenges to engage kids in research, problem solving, and engineering.  The cornerstones of the program are its core values, which emphasize contributions of others, friendly sportsmanship, learning, and community involvement.   Scrabble-Ms.Banks Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid. The words are formed across and down in crossword fashion and must appear in a standard dictionary.  This club is going to rock!!!   SGA- Ms Poynton The Student Government Association provides leadership in the areas of service, student conduct and social events.  The SGA serves as a liaison with teachers and administrators on issues of importance to the student body. United Nations Club- Mr. Burton Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate students about civics, current events, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy.  In Model UN, students take on roles as diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization.   Yearbook Club- Ms. Banks The yearbook club is tasked to create a piece of history for Annapolis Middle School.  Students will plan the content of the yearbook, develop a theme, and promote sales.