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Golf
Middle School Extra Curricular Activity
Schedule To view the athletic calendar, please click here.
A Golf Middle School Activity Bus runs everyday at 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. The cost of bus transportation to and from extra-curricular activities was included in your Registration fees. Clubs are open to all students in all grades unless specified. Clubs must have a minimum of twelve (12) participants in order to run.
Art Club Mondays, 3:30-4:30 P.M. Ms. Meggy Boyle, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
If you enjoy being creative, join Golf Middle School Art Club on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30. We will be experimenting using a variety of art materials, working independently and as a group! Projects will include drawing, painting, and sculpture. Stop by and check it out!
Baseball Club Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
Mr. Ted Carris, Sponsor
From Babe Ruth to Greg Maddux, Ty Cobb to Three Fingers Brown baseball has lasted the test of time. In this club students will learn about the history of baseball, proper playing techniques, basic skills and playing with a team first mentality. Even if you know nothing about the sport but would like learn more this is the club for you. You will learn how to correctly hold the bat, catch and field the ball at all positions, throw the ball with some "zip" and even run the bases.
Battle of the Books Wednesdays, 12:00-12:40 P.M. Mrs. Brooke Yabut, Sponsor Open to all students in grades 5 and 6.
In Battle of the Books, students will be reading many exciting books throughout the year. We will discuss the books during lunch and recess on Wednesdays. Beginning in February, we will participate in "battles" with other schools at the Morton Grove Public Library. Students will be competing against other schools to see who really knows the most about the books.
Chess Club Mondays, 3:30-4:30 P.M. Mrs. Susan Grossman, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
During chess club, students will learn how to move the chess pieces and learn basic strategies of the game. Everyone will then participate in a chess tournament.
Chinese Language Club (Beginning Monday, October 15, 2007)
Level 1 (New members): Mondays,
12:00-12:40 P.M. Mrs. Athena Chang-Sawyer, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Cricket Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 P.M. Mr. Faisal Baig, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Participants will perform a variety of cricket activities and challenge all the key basic skills: batting, bowling (pitching), throwing, catching and cricket related movement. All the activities can be performed by all participants (including their parents!) and each challenge can be modified to suit each individual’s level of skill or cricket experience. The goal is to give all participants a positive and fun experience that will encourage them to take up the sport, and provide them all with information relating to where they can go on to play and watch cricket in the future.
Ecology Club Wednesdays, 12:00-12:40 P.M. Mrs. Danielle Maldonado, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Ecology Club partners with the Morton Grove community to enhance environmental awareness. We participate in projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship such as storm drain stenciling and GMS recycling with "Paper Retriever".
Expressions Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 P.M. Mrs. Lisa Featherstone, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Expressions is a club for all students at Golf who like to be creative and express themselves through fine arts! Students will participate in drama, dance and music activities such as improvisation, skits, student choreographed original works and creative movement for the purpose of self-expression. The emphasis is on FUN as well as an exposure to various forms of fine arts.
Sports Club Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
Mr. Kevin Atwood, Sponsor
Fitness club is open to all students and will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. We will focus on correct exercise programs and complete a 40-minute workout each day. Workouts will vary, and students will be taking different fitness tests and using technology to monitor their progress.
Homework Assistance Mornings from 7:30-8:15 A.M. and Tues.- Thurs. from 3:30-4:30 P.M. GMS Faculty
All students are invited to participate. Homework Assistance is available to any student who would like a quiet place to study before or after school. Each session is facilitated by one of our teachers who are available to help students whenever possible. Students must report to AM Homework Assistance by 7:40 A.M. to be admitted. Knitting Club Mondays, 12:00-12:40 P.M. Mrs. Robbie Malkin, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Learn to knit! Students will make scarves, gloves, cell phone, iPod cases, and purses. Needles and yarn will be provided. Come and have a good time!
Lego City Planning Thursdays, 12:00-12:40 P.M. Mr. Brian Carro, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Students will work together and use their creativity to create a city from Lego. The students will design a city from the beginning. They will decide on the most important facilities for their city, design them, build them, and lay them out in a functional model.
Mathcounts
Tuesdays, 12:00-12:40 P.M. Mr. Brian Carro, Sponsor All students are invited to participate.
Mathcounts is a club for students who enjoy the challenge of math problem solving. The club is designed to increase enthusiasm and enhance achievement in math.
Peer Leadership
Thursdays, 12:00-12:40 P.M. All students are invited to participate.
The Peer Leadership Club is designed to help students develop and enhance leadership skills and to provide students with opportunities to utilize those skills to positively impact GMS. Students will focus on the skills of communication, assertiveness, conflict resolution, empowerment, positive self-esteem, and addressing peer pressure. Students will explore their beliefs and attitudes about these areas and will assist in the development of a group Action Plan to help other students develop these skills, as well.
Red Hot Reader
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
Ms. Liana Alonistiotis, Sponsor The Newspaper Club is responsible for creating a publication on the news and issues involving the Golf Middle School community. Students will report on numerous school related topics such as current events, sports, and entertainment. Red Streak
Kids will learn to do cheers, dances, tumbling, and other school spirit activities during this club. They need to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. This is a year long club.
School Store The school store will be open during lunch/recess on Tuesdays & Fridays. The school store will consist of taking inventory, ordering supplies, cashier, record keeping, making advertisements, creating special promotions, and creating Golf spirit with ordering Golf Cardinals supplies.
Spanish Club The purpose of the Spanish Club is to provide students with a chance to explore aspects of Spanish speaking countries such as their food, music, and arts. Students will also be taught how to dance salsa, meringue, and other dances. The Spanish Club will also do community service projects.
Student Council The main purpose of Student Council is to provide a variety of activities and programs that encourage student participation. Student Council organizes school dances, raises money for various causes and runs events for different holidays such as the Valentine's Day Rose Sale. Volunteer Service Club Fridays, 12:00-12:40 P.M.
Mrs. Lisa Featherstone and Mrs. Kristine Joyner,
Sponsors The members of the Volunteer Service Club at Golf Middle School are learning important skills during the completion of their service projects which closely align with our school district's mission statement. Students who volunteer to help and serve others are learning how to cooperate with both their peers and adults. They will also obtain the intrinsic rewards that come from devoting their time and talents for these worthwhile activities. Successful people give of themselves and help those in need. We hope that our students will receive benefits from participating in the Volunteer Service Club that will last a lifetime. As a result of assisting others, we want them to learn valuable lessons and be more successful people in their lives.
Web Club Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
Mrs. Danielle Maldonado, Sponsor
Students will enhance their skills using the web as a research tool and become educated consumers on the web. This club provides students with a place to work on school projects using the internet in a safe environment.
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