Middle School Clubs
Middle School Clubs
Robotics Club
The PS122 Academy offers the Robotics Club. Students who select the Robotics Club will have an opportunity to improve their skills in various STEM fields by learning about, designing, constructing and testing various types of robotics technology. The world is changing faster than ever before, and robotics and artificial intelligence will play an integral role in society’s future. We are proud to offer an opportunity for our students to explore their interest in robotics.
Chess Club
The PS122 Academy is happy to offer students an opportunity to join the chess club. Chess is a game that can trace its origins back over a millennia. The game has enthralled kids and adults alike by offering a chance to hone critical thinking and strategy skills in a fun and competitive way. Students can learn the nuances of the game and build their skills in the chess club.
Movie Club
Middle School Academy students have the opportunity to join the film club. Students will watch and analyze some of the best feature films ever produced. This club does not only focus on entertainment, students will also be able to build critical thinking and analysis skills while looking at the movies through a critical lens and engaging in discussions with their peers and teachers.
Computer Club
Children have the opportunity of independent exploration of educational websites that support their academic studies. Websites such as; iCivics, Code.org, Khan Academy, EverFi, and Cool Math Games.
I have attached the URL for my classroom website to be included on the Technology page of the new website. Parents can see what my students are working on by going to the student's class page.
Chorus Club
The Academy CHORUS Club is for students who enjoy singing and would like an opportunity to do so in addition to their regular core music class. No audition is necessary; simply a desire to sing. Strengthening singing abilities in unison and in parts is one major goal of the Club. We sing a variety of music styles and genres and perform on two concerts per year along with the PS 122 CHORUS made up of fourth and fifth grade students.
Guitar Club
The P.S. 122 Guitar Club provides students with the opportunity to learn how to play the guitar. Thanks to a grant, our school has 30 full-size acoustic guitars for students to play. The guitar club has many goals: to provide beginners with a basic knowledge of the guitar, to provide intermediate players with an opportunity to advance their playing, and to provide advanced players with an opportunity to showcase their talents. The guitar club typically performs twice a year, though performances are dependent on the quality of the ensemble.
Hydroponics Club
This club is for anyone interested in hydroponics, soilless gardening, and urban farming. During this club, students learn how to grow edibles like cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, arugula, and basil in a sustainable way using our indoor growth systems. They learn everything from pruning to measuring pH and electrolyte levels for maximum growth output. And most students would agree, the best part is eating what they grow!
Yearbook Club:
The middle school yearbook club meets once a week to create a beautiful hard cover professionally published yearbook. Students from all three grades collaborate to layout a record of their school memories. The club uses an online platform to create and design each page. While the graduating 8th graders are a focus of the book, the sixth and seventh graders are a part of the creative process. Each homeroom has a class page and photos from various school events are showcased in the final product.
Student Council
The Academy Middle School Student Council is part of the club enrichment program. As the student body government, elections are held every September to elect a President, Vice President and two Secretaries to run the Student Council. The council members also consist of students who expressed an interest in working on the various projects and sharing ideas for improving our school experience for students as well as helping out in the school community, and have signed on during the club period.
Library Club
The Library Club is very important in helping the Library run smoothly. Students give input on book orders, process new books and magazines (stamping and labeling), shelve returned books, and help to maintain bulletin boards, desktop computers, and laptops.
Sports Club
Physical activity and fitness is an important part of any child’s development. The Academy at PS 122 offers the Sports Club. Students who select this club will be working with one of our physical education teachers to further their learning and skills in various sports, while also having fun with their peers. There might be no better way to end the school day than with another opportunity to get the heart rate up and engage in some friendly competition. On good weather days, the club will utilize the outdoor schoolyard.
Community Service Club
Club members volunteer their club period to help other students and teachers in our school community. The members work with students in the lower grades, sometimes on a one-to-one or small group basisl to give extra academic assistance. Some members assist the teachers with filing, preparing materials for future lessons, or art supplies. There Is much to gain from giving service to others. These students also experience a growth in their own self-confidence and self-worth by sharing their talents.
Knitting Club
Not only is knitting a great social activity, knitting is a great way to relax and unwind. Knitting in a group setting also builds camaraderie and self-esteem. As students learn to knit, they make new friends, help each other, and get to watch their creations grow into pieces they can truly be proud of and enjoy. Fun fact - a 2007 study conducted by Harvard Medical School’s Mind and Body Institute, found that knitting lowers heart rate, by an average of 11 beats per minute, and induces an “enhanced state of calm,” similar to that of yoga! Additionally, knitting improves manual dexterity so if you’re hoping to be a surgeon, knitting will sharpen your stitching skills – something you can’t get from swiping a screen!
The Academy Dance Club
The Academy Dance Club provides students with an opportunity to explore different styles of dance. Students will practice dance technique rooted in ballet, jazz and contemporary forms to improve their strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry. Students will have the opportunity to choreograph their own dances and perform.
Welcome to the Latin Dance Club!
In this club, students have the chance to learn various styles of dance from countries across Latin America. Music such as Salsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha fill the room as students exercise their creativity and interact with each other. Everyone is encouraged to explore the dances while learning to enjoy the rhythm of the music.
