Club/Activity

Grade Level

Meeting Dates & Location

Description

Sponsor Contact Info

6th-8th

Fall Session: Signups 8/29, 8/30, 8/31

Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:20: 9/5, 9/7, 9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/10

Art Show 10/17^th at North Foyer 6-7 pm Location: Art room 227

Spring Session: Signups: 1/30, 1/31, 2/1

Meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:20 2/6, 2/8, 2/13, 2/15, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, 3/5, 3/7, 3/12

Art Show March 21st in North Foyer 6-7 pm

Location: Art room 227

Student will create a series of 2-3 pieces of 2-D Art and help organize an Art show of all their work.

Students will create drawings and/or paintings using a subject and medium of their choice.

Students will also learn the process professional artists go through to make and show their artwork.

Katie Bradac [email protected]

7th-8th

Students rehearse one of the following times at GMSN band room (groups are combined for N&S):

Tuesdays 3:30-4:15

Wednesdays 7:35-8:20 am

Thursdays 3:30-4:15

Students are placed in one of these groups at the start of the year depending on their availability. Practices start the week of September 12 and run until the concert in December.

Small group experience for students that play instruments not included in jazz band repertoire (including but not limited to flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, French horn). Having a small group experience allows these students to develop their technique in a setting focused on their instrument's specifics. The size of the group also requires that students exhibit increased leadership, as they often are soloists or share their part with only one other person. Students participate in their ensemble once per week in the morning before school beginning in September. The experience culminates in chamber ensemble concerts in which students perform the repertoire they have been rehearsing.

Chrissa Flaks [email protected]

6th-8th

Second and fourth Thursday of the month after school until 4:20. The second Thursday meet at South; the fourth Thursday will meet at North.

Meeting dates: 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/14, 4/11,

4/25

Students are invited to test their skill against others or start learning the game. Combined club between North and South.

Bill Fader [email protected]

6th – 8th

Meets the fourth Wednesday after school from 3:30 – 4:20 in Mrs. Bruno’s room 121 at GMSN or Mrs. Brady’s room 261 at GMSS. The club runs from September to May.

Meeting Dates: 9/27, 10/25, 11/29, 1/31, 2/28, 4/24, 5/22

GMS Conservation Club is a student-directed organization striving to educate, participate, and help facilitate conservation initiatives at GMSS/GMSN and empower the community to act.

Sandie Brady [email protected]

Autumn Bruno [email protected]

6th

7th/8th Volunteer Leaders

This year’s production is

Acting Auditions: August 28^th or 29^th from 3:30-4:30 in the cafeteria Backstage Crew joins Sept. 5^th 3:30-4:30 Rehearsal Calendar

Performances: October 13^th & 14^th

An auditioned production led by 6th grade students. Auditions are held for acting parts, and everyone who auditions will receive a role. Our production is made possible by students that help backstage with set design, costumes & props, sound or lights, and even makeup. This is a fun way to make new friends and express your creative or thespian spirit. Students participating in the 6th grade play attend rehearsals

right after school, September to mid-October.

Alex Simko [email protected]

Kate Gates [email protected]

6th- 8th

FCA meetings will be held every other Friday morning from 7:45-8:20am

9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/8,

12/22, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 2/29, 3/15, 4/12,

4/26, 5/10

Students enjoy faith, fellowship, fun and food at our FCA meetings. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Adolescents), or FCA has four core values we strive to uphold daily in our relationships with one another. They are Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence. FCA is not limited to student-athletes or students of a specific faith background. All students who are interested in learning more about Christ are welcome to participate in FCA meetings. Students who attend FCA meetings will learn about what the Bible says regarding issues they face in and out of school. While sponsors are present at FCA meetings, FCA is led by student volunteers. This is a GMS campus club between both North and South.

Jen Snodgrass [email protected]

Kate Gates [email protected]

Kerry Gain [email protected]

6^th- 8th

FCA Basketball will meet every Wednesday morning, 7:15am-8:15am in the North Blue Gym from September 13^th- November 15^th. TBA thereafter.

FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Students of all backgrounds are welcome to participate in our morning character devotion and fun, competitive basketball scrimmage. Both GMS North and South students are welcome to join.

Kate Gates [email protected]

7th-8th

Fiddle Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 – 8:20 AM. The first rehearsal is 9/12 and runs through Tuesday, April 30.

This group goes out several times a year to perform in the community. In the past, they have performed at Delnor Hospital, the Holmstad, the Reserve, and Geneva Commons. Both North and South Fiddle Clubs combine for their concerts, so it is a great opportunity for students from both middle schools to socialize.

Karen Chrisman [email protected]

6th-8th

Next Club Meeting:

Tuesday, October 24^th 3:35-4:30pm (Cookies and “Coco”- decorate a Día de Muertos cookie and watch “Coco” from Disney)

Rm. 131 (8White Team Center)

Gives 8th grade Spanish, French and German students the opportunity to do many fun cultural activities. These activities are an extension of the foreign language class. Gives 6^th and 7^th grade students an opportunity to explore the three languages we offer in our district. Club members can participate in trips to Chicago to visit the Christkindl Market and a Day of the Dead exhibit. There are also dinner trips to ethnic restaurants and numerous craft and cooking activities related to the Spanish, French and German cultures. Foreign Language students receive information about the club from their foreign language teacher throughout the school year.

Carey Sloan [email protected]

6th-8th

Flag Football: Every Tuesday & Thursday in September

Other Activities TBA

Upcoming programs will be publicized on the Intramural bulletin board in the cafeteria, the posters throughout the building, and the morning announcements. Intramurals include flag football, bowling, escape room, epic air, pickleball and more!

Tom Gates [email protected]

7th-8th

Jazz Band meets every Tuesday and Friday from 7:35-8:20. It starts on Tuesday, September 12 and runs until the final Concert on April 18^th.

Auditions are held at the beginning of the school year. Students learn a wide variety of jazz and “big- band” selections and perform both on and off- campus

Jason Flaks [email protected]

6th-8th

Meetings take place after school (3:25- 4:25) on the 4th or last Thursday of each month in Room 113. Other event dates will occur throughout the school year.

An active community service club whose goal is to do service activities in the community. The club is associated with the Lions Club of Geneva, and we support several of their initiatives. Leos Cub activities appeal to all types of students and encourage new

friendships. Meeting times are focused on being fun

Stephanie Algrim [email protected]

 

 

Scheduled Meeting Dates: 9/21, 10/26, 10/27 (Friday RR Wk.) 11/16, 12/21,

1/25, 2/22, 3/21, 4/25, 5/23

*Saturday, 12/2--Students are encouraged to help at the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at GHS from 7:00-11:00am

and social! Leos Club meets one to two times monthly after school beginning in September. Meetings sometimes alternate between the two middle schools.

 

6th-8th

1st and 3rd Thursdays most months from end of September through April after school from 3:30-4:20. Math Counts competition is usually in early February. Meetings are at North in room 122.

Meeting dates: 9/21, 10/12, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/7,

3/21, 4/4, 4/18

Students explore various math problems and learn strategies from each other on how to approach different mathematical problems. MathCounts is a fun and exciting experience to extend mathematical interest. When available, students participate in a regional competition.

Kerry Gain [email protected]

6^th-8th

Practices occur on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:20 and/or Thursday mornings from 7:35-8:20, beginning in January. You do not have to attend every practice to compete. Competition dates start in February and are TBD.

Meeting dates: 1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/23, 1/25, 1/30, 2/1, 2/6, 2/8, 2/13,

2/15, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28

Compete as a team against other schools in competitive trivia matches! You don’t have to be the smartest person in the room, just know a wide variety of random facts. Practices will consist of question-response strategies, buzzer practice, and exposure to common topics. We may travel to some matches with the Scholastic Bowl Team from GMSS. Look for Registration packets & information in December.

Jennifer Schwartz [email protected]

6th-8th

Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month after school from 3:30 – 4:20. Meetings alternate location between Mrs. Bruno’s room 121 at North and a location TBD at South.

Meeting dates: 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20, 3/5,

3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21

A club centered around themes such as Energy, Biology and Everyday Science. Meetings involve a scientific idea or principle and an activity or activities that illustrate it. Hands-on science is greatly emphasized, and often scientific competitions are used. A combined North and South club.

Autumn Bruno [email protected]

6th-8th

9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 10/29,

11/2, 11/8, 11/9, 11/10, 11/15, 12/7,

12/13, 1/11, 1/24, 2/8, 2/21, 2/24 3/7,

3/14

A club filled with exciting activities to help students engage with the world around them. We've hunted for hidden treasure at Peck Farm, fought the enemy in Civil War dodgeball, and traveled the globe in "The Amazing Race." From economics to geography to world cultures, students often have a voice in the topics we choose.

John Fitch [email protected]

7^th-8th

Rehearsals begin in January weekdays after school. Detailed calendars will be shared with students after auditions. Audition dates TBD.

Pit band is open to current 7^th/8^th grade band students – this rehearses separately from the cast/crew until the week of tech week. Pit band info is distributed in December, rehearsals start

in January. Dates TBD.

An auditioned production; Auditions are held after Winter Break, and it is presented in the beginning of March. This is a fun way to show off your thespian spirit and musical talent. Students participating in the musical attend rehearsals after school. Not interested in acting? Students may also sign up to help on Stage Crew and perform in Pit Band.

Alex Simko [email protected]

Chrissa Flaks (pit band) [email protected]

6th-8th

Student Council meetings will be held every other Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Student volunteers looking to provide feedback and plan fun monthly initiatives for the student body such as Jivin’ Geneva, Spirit Weeks, the annual food drive for Shepard’s Heart Food Pantry, organizing Student/Faculty games, and our infamous hot chocolate booth.

Kristin Anderson [email protected]

6th-8th

The Variety Show will be on 12/8 and 12/9

Auditions will take place after school on 10/26 and 10/27, from 3:30pm to 4:25pm.

Rehearsals will take place after school on 11/7 (stage crew only), 11/10, 11/14, 11/15, 11/16, 11/17, 11/28, 11/29,

11/30.

Mandatory dress rehearsal is 12/1 from 3:30pm to 5:25pm.

An auditioned production to display a variety of student talent. This is the perfect way to showcase your talent from juggling to dancing. Students participating in the Variety Show attend rehearsals after school. Not interested in acting? Students may also sign up to help on Stage Crew.

 

6th-8th

Gaming Club will meet on the following Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 4:25pm.

Dates: 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 11/14, 11/28, 12/12, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/12, 4/16,

4/30, 5/14

We welcome "noobs", "casual" and "pro" gamers alike! During our club meetings, we all gather to do the one thing that all gamers love to do - play video games together! Whether it be Action, Adventure, RPGs, Puzzle, Sports, Racing, or any other genre, we have it all! Club meetings are after school, throughout the entire school year. Dates are determined at the beginning of the year.

John Deknatel [email protected]

7th-8th

Viking Voices meets every Thursday from 7:30 – 8:25 AM. The first rehearsal is 8/31 and the final rehearsal is 4/25.

An auditioned, extra-curricular vocal ensemble. This group serves as an extension of the curricular choral program. Students rehearse jazz, Broadway, and other types of popular music styles and perform these songs throughout the community and at school functions.

Eric Hibbeler [email protected]

6th-8th

Meeting Dates: 9/12 (S), 9/26 (N), 10/17 (S), 10/31 (S), 11/14 (N), 12/12 (S), 1/23

(N), 2/13 (S), 2/27 (S), 3/12 (S), 4/16 (N),

and 5/7 (S).

Meeting location rotates between schools. Meeting times are before school from 7:40 am to 8:25 am

Calling all writers and creative sorts! Are you the next

J.K. Rowling, Ronald Dahl, or C.S. Lewis? Do you have an idea for the next bestselling novel and enjoy exploring your creativity in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment? Are you looking for opportunities to enter contests and possibly get your work published? Do you like to try new things, socialize, and make new friends? If so, Writers Club is for you! All styles of writing are welcome from fiction, nonfiction, and poetry to screenplays, graphic novels, and comic strips. A combined North and South club.

Amanda Riley [email protected]

6th-8th

1^st Semester Meeting Schedule: 10/26, 10/30, 11/2, 11/6, 11/7, 11/13,

11/14, 11/27, 11/28, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

Rm. 131 (8White Team Center)

Design and produce a book of memories which is available to all students at year's end. The students use a mixture of professional photographs and staff shots to chronicle every major club, sport, and event that takes place during the school year. Students are also responsible for writing copy, captions, and headlines, and for using computer graphic programs to design and lay out the book. Participation in Yearbook offers students the opportunity to exercise their creativity while documenting the past for posterity.

Carey Sloan [email protected]