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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Get involved after school at Brooklawn!
Co-curricular Clubs and Activities are important part of the overall Middle School experience, where students grow socially as well as academically. Most of our Clubs and Activities meet from 2:45-3:45, with a 4:00 bus provided for transportation each day. Specific meeting times and places are usually part of the daily morning or afternoon announcements - students should carefully listen during homeroom and at the beginning of Period 9.
A list of our current Clubs and Activities is provided below, updated with 2011-2012 information if provided. For more specific information about a particular Club or Activity, please contact the listed Advisor.
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| Updated 9/28/2011: The Astronomy Club studies varies aspects of astronomy such as: constellations, planets, moons, the International Space Station, black holes, galaxies, stars, space travel, living in space, and much more! Students also study and prepare to take part in a simulation of a space mission at the Buehler Challenger and Science Center. Meetings are open to all, but the "mission" at Buehler Challenger and Science Center is limited to 32 students. |
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| Updated 10/12/2011: “I don't believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” - J.K. Rowling. Come to the Book Club if you feel the same way and want discuss the stories that you are interested in reading. |
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| Updated 9/28/2011: Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to make a difference in the community? Do you want to have a great time, make new friends, and develop stronger leadership skills? If you answered yes to these questions then Builders Club, proudly sponsored by Kiwanis, is for you! Our club is open to all students ready to take on exciting new challenges while having a fantastic time. At our meetings students collaboratively design fundraisers and community service projects. Some of our wonderful accomplishments include Rock Band Night, Pictures with the Brooklawn Bunny, and Guess the Jelly Beans. Prior to planning each event, members of the club discuss and then vote on charities for which the money will be donated. We look forward to your membership to help keep our club successful! |
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| Updated 9/30/2011: The Chess Club is an informal group comprised of students interested in learning chess or refining their chess skills and techniques. Our club meets every Thursday for forty minutes after school, and is open to all students. During our chess time, students have the opportunity to partake in chess matches, learn new tactics, as well as to have conversations and make new friends. Students also usually bring snacks if they would like to eat something while playing. All students are welcome at anytime to attend our chess meetings. |
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| Updated 9/28/2011: The Fall Comedy holds auditions in late May and June for two performances the following October. Because of the early performance dates, 6th graders may only be involved in stage craft for this play. The plays are all one act original comedies written by Mr. Fasciana, and promote moral themes in storylines. The plays use simple sets, smaller casts and quick dialogue to weave together themes that affect students in middle school. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to try out their acting skills, build self-confidence and work together for a common goal. |
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| Updated 9/28/2011: The Drama Club gives students a chance to shine on stage and in life. In the past we’ve performed a variety of Broadway shows, such as Beauty and the Beast, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Students in all grades are eligible to audition for the spring musical, with these auditons typically taking place in January or ealry February. |
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| Updated 10/4/2011: The Flag Club brings pride and honor to our greatest national symbol; the American Flag. Come be a part of the responsible young adults who will take care of Brooklawn's flag every morning and afternoon. Learn how to properly display the flag for all situations, how to fold it, and the proper presentation while flying it in front of our school. Meetings are in B-12 during September and October, however all are welcome throughout the year. See Mr. Weinstein or email him at jweinstein@pthsd.net for information or to sign up! |
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| Updated 9/28/2010: Description forthcoming |
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| Updated 10/7/2011: The French Club is open to all students (even if they don’t take French) who want to learn more about the French language and culture. We play games, watch movies and have a good time! Weekly attendance is required for participation in our end of the year activity. |
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| Updated 10/7/2011: The Homework Club is open to ALL students and weekly attendance is not required. Students may attend Homework Club on an as needed basis. If students are looking for a quiet place to do homework, a space to work on projects with partners, or need some assistance, then Homework Club is the perfect place! |
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| Updated 10/10/2011: The Italian Club is open to all students, regardless of whether they are currently taking Italian or not. Students will learn more about the Italian culture and language. In this club, there will be authentic Italian games, movies and other great activities. Extra help for those who take Italian will also be available. |
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Updated 10/7/2011: The Jazz Band studies and performs repertoire from the Big Band era through today's songs. Included is Swing, Rock, and Dance music with an occasional vocal added. The String Ensemble studies and performs repertoire for various combinations of string instruments, including Classical, Broadway, and American standards. |
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| Updated 9/28/2011: Are you interested in writing, advertising, or selling? If so, join the Newspaper Club where you can write stories about school news, current events, stories of student interest, recipes, fun facts, poems, and short stories. Even if you aren’t the best at writing there is still a place for you! We need people to make advertisements for the newspaper as well as sellers. The newspaper club puts out about five issues a year that we sell to students. We also celebrate with a pizza party after every issue! We meet on Wednesdays in D-23, and everyone is welcome - hope to see y’all there! |
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| Updated 9/28/2011: MathCounts is a club open to any student (no prerequisites to participate) which runs from September until May, meeting each Friday after school. It offers a variety of higher level thinking type math problems to students who have an interest in math or who would just like to improve their math skills. There are no tests or quizzes; students work at their own pace on worksheets that become progressively harder. Many students come with their friends and work together. There is a MathCounts competition on a Saturday in February, where Brooklawn competes against other schools in northern New Jersey. If successful there, we can go on to compete at the state and possibly even national level. In December, there is a test given to all who are interested in competing. The top scoring students are chosen for the team. Brooklawn has historically done well in the competition, and the students who participate enjoy the experience. Being part of the team is NOT a requirement for participating in the club. Students not interested in being in the competition are still welcome to come all year, enjoy some fun, and fine tune their math skills. |
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| Updated 9/28/2011: The Peer Leaders are part of the fabric of our school, and help students on a day-to-day basis. They give peer support and help to organize events in and out of the building. They’re an invaluable part of our school, and participate in many different activities such as Brooklawn Bridges and Back to School night, to name a few. They are trained in leadership techniques and model good character as part of our character education program. |
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| Updated 10/7/2011: The Pit Orchestra gives students a unique opportunity to provide musical accompaniment to the actors and actresses on stage in the Spring Musical by performing in a Broadway style ensemble. In past years, the Pit Orchestra has performed a variety of Broadway shows, such as Beauty and the Beast, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Students in all grades are eligible to audition for the Pit Orchestra, with these auditons typically taking place in January or early February |
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| Updated 10/7/2011: Are you tired of all the electronic games and looking for something different? The Puzzles & Games Club is an informal group open to students of all grades in which they will challenge each other to card games, board games, or puzzles like Rubik's Cube. Students will be able to work cooperatively to solve puzzles. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends in an informal setting! |
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| Updated 10/3/2011: Region Band and Orchestra provides a special opportunity for Brooklawn instrumentalists to participate in a highly selective band and orchestral music program with other students from Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties. Students interested in auditioning for Region Band or Orchestra will need to complete an audition form and begin to prepare for the auditions as soon as October. The actual auditions will take place in February. If selected, students will need to attend rehearsals and perform in a March concert. |
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| Updated 10/7/2011: The Region Chorus provides an opportunity for Brooklawn Chorus members to participate in a highly selective choral music program with other students from Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties. Students interested in auditioning for Region Chorus will register and begin to prepare for the auditions in December. Auditions will take place in February. If selected, students will attend rehearsals and perform in a concert in March. Region Chorus is open to all 7th and 8th Grade students who are currently enrolled in the Brooklawn Chorus. |
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| Updated 10/6/2011: The Brooklawn School Store is run by students who volunteer to work during their lunch periods. The students select the days they choose to work. They are responsible for opening and closing the store and selling the school supplies. They report to Mrs. Tursini daily before and after lunch. Announcements are made thoughout the year looking for volunteers when needed. All are welcomed to join. |
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| Updated 9/30/2011: The Ski Club takes six afterschool trips each winter to Shawnee Ski Area in the Poconos, where its' members can ski or snowboard. There are slopes available for a variety of experience levels, and equipment can be rented. There is a limited enrollment, which usually takes place in October or November, and a fee which covers transportation, lift tickets, etc. |
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Updated 9/30/2011: Each year the Brooklawn PTSA organizes and conducts a Variety Show in which students can show off their talents in song, dance, or whatever. Auditions are in December and there are practices several days after school in January prior to the show, which is usually the last Friday in January. Parent volunteers direct this event, and all proceeds from it help to support the Brooklawn PTSA in their works throughout the year. |
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| Updated 9/18/2010: The Yearbook Club is open to any interested and responsible student. The club is responsible for creating the annual Brooklawn yearbook now being generated online, designing pages, entering data, creating collage pages, advertising sale dates by creating student made posters, money collection, and issuing yearbook receipts. At the end of the year, the Yearbook Club staff helps with distribution of our yearbooks. The club generally meets on Thursdays with additional days added during "deadline time". |
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