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Ronkonkoma Middle School

Clubs & Activities

 

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CLUB/PURPOSE
Listen for announcements and check daily announcement / calendar on website.

MEETING INFO
(2:40-3:30 pm unless otherwise stated)

Art
Welcome to the Ronkonkoma Middle School Art Club! This club is open to all students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade.

Throughout the year we will be experimenting with several different mediums, as well as exploring the world of art history. Attendance is important and recommended for the continuity of our projects

We will meet monthly on Mondays right after school, and end at 3:25pm. You can catch the 3:30 bus home after our meetings.

Mrs. Tomassone
Room 137

CLASS CODE: u493wkr

Meetings will take place on Mondays right after school and end at 3:25pm. Some projects may require additional sessions to complete.

Tuesday, September 26th, (Informational meeting), OCTOBER 16, NOVEMBER 6, DECEMBER 4, JANUARY 8, FEBRUARY 5, MARCH 4, APRIL 8, MAY 13, JUNE 3

Chamber Orchestra    
Expand the musical experience & repertoire of the orchestra student, allow gifted players to work at a higher level of proficiency & musicianship; Offer additional performance opportunities to string students. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mr. Murphy
Auditorium
Chamber Orchestra will meet on Thursday afternoons from 2:40 - 3:30.

Chess Club
Students learn to play the game of chess; Encourage social interaction. "If you like chess, this is the club for you". Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8. 
Meeting Dates

Mr. D'Andria
In-Person meetings will meet in Room 135 right after school. Virtual Meeting times will be listed in the Chess Classroom.
Listen for announcements and check daily announcement/calendar on website

Computer Club
Students are given the opportunity to explore various computer activities on different computer platforms.  Time will be given for independent use of meeting topic. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8. 
Meeting Dates

Mrs. Huston
All meetings are on Tuesdays unless noted otherwise
2:35pm until 3:25pm

Craft – Gr. 6
Welcome to the Ronkonkoma Middle School Craft Club! This club is open to 6th grade students only.

Throughout the year we will be creating and crafting different projects that will require many different materials. You will become familiar with the use of different tools.

I will have postings outside my room 137, as well as announcements in the morning and afternoon. I will also have reminders and cancellations streamed on Google Classroom.

Let's have a great year!

Mrs. Tomassone
Room 137

CLASS CODE: u7rrazn

Meetings will take place on Mondays and will end at 3:25pm. Some projects may require additional sessions to complete.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING-TUESDAY, Sept. 26th, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 22, Feb 26, March 18, April 22, May 20, June 4.

 

Craft – Gr. 7/8
Foster individuality; Encourage creativity; Enable independence.

"Being Crafty isn't just a hobby, it's a way of life"

The 7th & 8th Grade Craft Club will be having its 1st meeting on Thursday September 30TH till 3:30pm. If you’re interested in making some great crafts, please consider joining; all are welcome!!!!!

Ms. Unser
Room 25

Click here to view the tentative schedule

Other dates may be added or scheduled meetings may change so please listen for announcements and check daily announcement/calendar on website.

Drama
Teach students about theater; Create a production; Perform in a major musical. This selective group of students rehearses daily for months. Open to all students who demonstrate a high level of performance in singing, dancing & acting as well as a good work ethic, dedication and responsibility. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mrs. Micalizzi
Auditorium
9/20

Daily after school starting 11/6-1/13 until 4:45pm

Listen for announcements and check daily announcement/calendar on website.

Film
Expose students to new film releases; Talk about film history; Discuss film trivia. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Film club meets once a month.
Location: room 121

Advisor: S. Volkman

We are usually here  until about 4 or 4:30. You may either have someone pick you up, or you may wait in the cafeteria for the late bus. 


If you love movies this is the club for you!!!!

Schedule

Ms. Volkman
Room 13
Listen for announcements and check daily announcements/calendar on website.

Thursday 9/28, Monday 10/23,Thursday 11/16, Thursday 12/14, Monday  1/22, Monday  2/12, Thursday 3/15, Monday  4/20, Monday  5/13, Tuesday  6/14

Foreign Language
Give students an opportunity to have cultural experiences through film, games & activities, explore the knowledge they bring from their classes; Provide an introduction to other cultures.
ALL GRADES WELCOMED.

Ms. Giambruno
Room 204
TBA 

Listen for announcements and check daily announcement/ calendar on website.

Garden Club
Awaken students' connection with nature & whole foods. Provides an interactive/ interdisciplinary classroom.  Educates students about health & sustainability. Educates students about how to nurture & maintain a garden. Donate foods to local food pantries & RMS kitchen. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

MEMBERS Must:

  • Attend monthly meetings, more frequently in fall and spring.
  • Participate in several weekend community service projects.
  • Agree to harvest at least one day in the summer.
  • Agree to work in the garden.

 

Mrs. Edmonds & Mrs. Tauriello
Monthly meetings, Listen for announcements and check daily announcements/ calendar on website.

Gen Z - formerly known as Millennium Generation
Group based project learning using various computer skills and student collaboration.  Project is selected at the beginning of the year and will require students to work closely with one another. Additional meetings are sometimes required based on the selected project. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Meeting Dates

Mrs. Huston
All meetings are on Tuesdays, except where noted
2:35pm until 3:25pm

 

Homework
Work on homework and/or reports, collaborate with each other, study for tests, ask an adult for assistance. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mrs. Campanelli
Room 109
Tuesdays 2:40PM-3:20PM

Intramural Sports Gr. 6
Encourage maximum participation among sixth grade students; Provide an opportunity to participate in physical activities; Promote and encourage good sportsmanship.

Mrs. Hertz
6th Grade Intramurals will have their first meeting on Wednesday, September 26th.

Students must wear sneakers and comfortable clothes.

Meeting dates will be announced (only) one week in advance.

Jazz Band
Allows students to learn the basics of jazz while encouraging a higher level of musicianship.   
This group is open to all grades and instruments by audition only.

Ms. Stollberger
Wednesdays at 7:00am in the band room. Our first meeting is October 12th.

Get text updates through the “Remind” app using the code @ronkjazz. Listen for announcements and check daily announcement/calendar on website.

7/8 Robotics
Inspire students to become technological leaders by engaging them in an exciting, mentor-based program.  Builds on the "STEM" subjects, inspiring innovation and fostering well-rounded life kills. Build a robot while developing teamwork and leadership skills and solving real-world problems. Open to students in grades 7 and 8.

6 Robotics

Inspire students to become technological leaders by engaging them in an exciting, mentor-based program.  Builds on the "STEM" subjects, inspiring innovation and fostering well-rounded life kills. Build a robot while developing teamwork and leadership skills and solving real-world problems. Open to students in grade 6

7/8 Robotics: Mr. Carbonaro
Room 136
TBA

 

6th Robotics: Mr. Carbonaro

Room 136

TBA             
Literary Magazine                                             
Publish student writing & artwork; Inspire creativity; Give the students a voice in the school; Give the students a creative outlet. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mrs. Pluth
Room 35
Second Monday of each month; Listen for announcements and
check daily announcements/ calendar on website.

Math League
Improve mathematical reasoning skills; Improve mathematical communication skills; Encourage student interaction. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Ms. Doherty
Room 213
Times and dates will vary.  Listen to announcements for meeting dates. Tentative competition dates 10/29 (OBMS); 1/14 (OBMS); 2/11 (RMS); 3/10 (RMS).

Newspaper
Encourage reading news; Encourage writing & creativity; Encourage interaction; Enhance interaction. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Meeting Dates

Mrs. Smith
Room 110
Twice monthly on Fridays: . Listen for announcements and see link at left for meeting dates.

Peer Leaders
Learn leadership skills through peer relations within the school environment .

Responsible 7th & 8th Graders:
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Leader, pick up an application in the Guidance Office.

Mrs. Justino & Ms. Sullivan
Room 1
Monthly: Listen for announcements and check daily announcements/ calendaron website.

Photography
Learn the functions of digital cameras; learn uses of tripods; learn photo composition; learn retouching; encourage careers in photography. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Meeting Dates

Mr. Rice
Room 139

Meeting Dates
10/2
11/6
12/4
1/8
2/5
3/4
4/8
5/6
June TBA

All meetings are held in room 139 immediately after school.
Google Meet Code: jxekfj2

School Store
Teach students how to run a business; Teach students how to help with customer sales; Teach students how to handle money & give change; Provide students the opportunity to purchase basic school supplies.

The school store will be open on
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays during all lunch periods.
The store is located in the back of the Cafeteria.

Erasers, pencils, pens, paper, folders, index cards
glue sticks, sharpeners, notepads, keychains, & more
are available.

Stop down during your lunch period!!

Mrs. Flynn/Ms. Fossa
Room 203
This is subject to change if a conflict arises. See Mrs. Flynn or Ms. Fossa if you are unable to attend a meeting.

Failure to attend the meeting will result in you being left off the schedule for that month! All of these dates are Wednesday’s
after school (except the April meeting)

October 25th
November 29th
December 20th
January 24th
February 28th
March 20th
April 16th (Tuesday)
May 29th (end of year party)

Show Choir
Teach students about theater; Create a production; Perform in a major musical. This selective group of students rehearses daily for months. Open to all students who demonstrate a high level of performance in singing, dancing & acting as well as a good work ethic, dedication and responsibility. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mrs. Micalizzi
Chorus Room

every Tuesday morning before school at 7:05 am

Stage Crew
Students to set up & work the sound & lights for concerts, musicals & all other events. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
December 13th
January 10th
February 14th
March 13th
April 17th
May 15th
June 12th

 

Dr. Saladino
Auditorium
Once Monthly on Tuesdays: Listen for announcements and check daily announcements/ calendar on website.

Student Council
The Student Council sponsors activities for the student body that promote social interaction. The activities promote kindness and unity. The club runs fundraisers and uses funds to encourage positivity and improve the school environment.

COME GET INVOLVED
ALL GRADES ARE WELCOME
Do you want to be more involved this year?
Have a say in what exciting things go on?
See Mrs. Auriemmo or Mrs. DeMeo

Mrs. Auriemmo and Mrs. DeMeo
Room 103
Second Monday of every moth; Dates listed down below: 

10/2

11/13

12/12

1/9

2/5

3/4

4/8

May TBD

              
Technology Club
Allow students to extend their learning of technology; Promote tool & machinery safety; To use a “hands on" approach to learning.
Mr. Carbonaro
Room 136

TBA

Yearbook
Work together to take photos, design layouts, crop photos, and assist with the process of ordering & distributing yearbooks; Plan & prepare the publication of the school yearbook. Open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mrs. Doherty/Mrs. Edmonds
Room 215
Times and dates will vary. Listen to announcements for meeting dates. Meetings will take place in Room 215.