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Academic
Exchange Club
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Academic Exchange Club is a type of sister-school exchange program. We meet with three other schools in the area to explore creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork activities. We meet at McGee once or twice a month to prepare for meets.
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Monday & Wednesday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
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Mrs. Geisler &
Mrs. Peck
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Art Club
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This club is open to 8th graders who are unable to take art due to scheduling conflicts. Activities will include drawing, painting, pottery and photography.
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Weekly
To Be Determined
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 202
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Mrs. Metcalfe
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Astronomy Club
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Explore the night skies, learn about NASA’s JPL missions, and learn more about telescopes and binoculars.
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Monthly
Evening, EST
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Ms. Averill
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Board Game Club
Card Club
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This club provides an opportunity for students to play board games with their peers in a relaxing environment while enjoying a snack. There are a wide variety of games available.
Play card games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Poke’mon and Chaotic. |
Thursday
2:30-3:30 (or late bus)
LibC
Wednesday
until 3:00 p.m.
Room 219
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Mrs. Orabi
Mrs. Garrity
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Creative Lego
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Do you like to build and create things with Legos just for fun? Use our kits or bring your own to use and share your creations with others.
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Thursday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Cafeteria
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Mrs. Coughlin
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Career Squad
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This club is looking for students to assist with Career Education Activities. Students should have an interest in learning about careers and like the idea of developing their public speaking, leadership and teaching skills.
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Weekly – Day 2
Period H
Office Conf. Room
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Mrs. Ragaglia
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Chess Club
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All levels of ability are welcome. Beginners can come and learn the game. A tournament will begin in April with awards to the top three players.
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January 2010
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 120
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Mr. Beaupre
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Color Guard
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The Color Guard performs with the Spartan Band at the town’s Memorial Day Parade by performing a flag routine to the band’s musical selection. It is open to any 7th or 8th grade students. Practices occur during Period H and/or after-school during May.
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May 2010 - Period H
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Location TBD
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Mrs. McManus-Engel
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Crime Scene
Investigators (CSI)
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This highly entertaining and scientific after school program allows you to think and act like a crime scene investigator. You will learn about how to collect and analyze a variety of evidence (fingerprint, handwriting,, blood, shoe print, and fiber analysis – to name a few) as well as how to use these skills in order to help solve crimes. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a CSI, then this is the club for you!
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Spring 2010 - Thursday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 110
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Mr. Schayer
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Debate Club
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This club will encourage lively debates on current issues. Topics to be debated will be chosen by students, who will research the topic in preparation of weekly debates.
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Wednesday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 107
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Mrs. Pepe
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Drama Club
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This club is open to all students that are interested in acting, singing, dancing, set design, and stage crew.
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End of October
Day and Place
to be Determined
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Mrs. Metcalfe
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First Lego League
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Participants learn how to build basic machines, introductory programming, team work, project development and presentation skills.
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2-3 Weekly
Sept.-Dec.
Room 116
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Mr. Mangi
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F.I.R.ST. Robotics – Grades 7 and 8
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FIRST intends to inspire curiosity and create interest in science and mathematics among Middle and High School students by introducing them to the world of engineering showing the connection between classroom and real world applications.
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Evenings & Saturdays
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Mr. Griswold
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Gay Straight
Alliance
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All students are welcome to be a part of this group, which will help create a safe school climate and promote awareness, through age appropriate activities and discussions.
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Dates and Times
to be Determined
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Mrs. Mooney
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General
Photography Club
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Open to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Members of the General Photography Club will explore concepts in photography and will participate in activities designed to develop and improve photography skills. Lesson will be presented by Mr. Cormack and Mrs. Averill. Guest speakers may also be used to explore certain topics. This club is supported by a Moodle group to allow exploration to extend beyond club meeting times.
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Fall 2009
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 108
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Mr. Cormack
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Green Team
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The Green Team facilitates the school paper recycling program. Student volunteers to collect papers from classroom recycling bins.
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Weekly - Period H
Room 109
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Mrs. Zaitoun
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Guitar Club
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Learn to play the guitar. Beginning lessons on both the acoustic and bass guitar will be offered.
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Tuesday – Acoustic
Wednesday – Bass
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 101
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Ms. Bradshaw
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Intramural Club
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Intramurals are based on available supervision. This includes Tennis, Archery, Fitness Club, Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey and Wiffle Ball.
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As available
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Various
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Japanese Anime
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Do you like to draw Japanese Anime? We are an informal group of artists. Practice your drawing and learn from your peers.
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Thursday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Cafeteria
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Mrs. Coughlin
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March Madness
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Students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 participate in a co-ed basketball tournament while raising money for charity.
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Spring 2010
Period H & After School
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Mr. Plona
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Math Counts
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Students with strong math skills will be challenged and learn to problem solve at a competitive level. A team will be chosen to compete in the state tournament in February.
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Period H – Day 6
Sept.-March
Room 120
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Mr. Beaupre
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McGee Garden Club
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This club will be co-sponsored by the Kensington Garden Club with possible additional help from the Senior Center, UpBeat, and the scouts. The club is open to any student who makes and honors a commitment to participate positively in club activities. The purpose of the club is to share the enjoyment of gardening, learn about gardening, and provide a service to McGee by designing, planting, growing, and maintaining the McGee garden and assisting teachers in preparing garden-related activities for their classes.
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Fall 2009/Spring 2010
Alternating Mondays
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Library-Media Ctr.
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Mrs. Averill
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McGee Milers
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An opportunity to run the Hartford Marathon with a McGee staff member. Additionally, students also raise money for local charities.
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Fall 2009- Period H
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Mr. Plona
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Peer Tutoring
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McGee students can get extra help on homework or specific academic skills from Berlin High School peer tutors in a supervised setting. Join BHS Upbeat tutors and get homework done, meet new people, and have fun all at the same time!
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Tuesday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Library-Media Center
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Mrs. Mooney &
Mrs. Ragaglia
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Plastic Model Club
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Open to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8. This club is open to students who enjoy building plastic models, and is offered as a place where plastic modelers may meet, share ideas, and work together. Students must supply their own models and materials.
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Spring 2010
Wednesday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 108
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Mr. Cormack
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Rocket Club
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Open to all students who would like to make and launch model rockets. We will meet on February 2, 4, 9, and 11.
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February 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 112
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Mr. Matyczyk
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Sewing Club
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This club will be offered during Rotation 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7. Each session is opened to twelve 7th or 8th grade students. Sixth grade students are welcome to join the Rotation 6-7 session. A clothing or craft kit will need to be purchased. The cost is under $20.00.
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Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
2:30-4:00 (or late bus)
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Mrs. Dwyer
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Spartan Swordsmen
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Students learn a safely executed martial art based around European sword fighting techniques, practice medieval crafts such as armor making and the design of heraldry, and get some exercise in a fun, chivalristic environment. This club will start on October 14th.
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Wednesday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Room 114
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Mr. Rosa
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Student
Government
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It is open to all grades. Students work together to promote school spirit and community service.
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Various meeting times
Period H & after school
Room 109
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Mr. Schayer &
Mrs. Zaitoun
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Upbeat Adventurer’s Program
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The McGee Upbeat Adventurer’s Program provides students with the opportunity to develop and strengthen leadership decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills, and increase self-awareness. During a three-day camping trip, students will participate in a variety of team building, rope course, and cave exploring activities that are designed to be both challenging and fun. Spring trips only.
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Various activities – will be announced
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Mrs. Brintle
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Upbeat Junior – Peer Leaders in Training
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John BHS Upbeat students for team building games and leadership activities. Get to know new people in a safe and fun setting. Support your community with a service project later in the year. All students are welcome. The group will meet on Thursdays, in the Cafeteria, until the late bus.
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Once a month – will be announced
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Mrs. Mooney
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Wellness Center Club
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Open to 7th and 8th graders. A supervised fitness activity for all students throughout the year engaging in cardiovascular endurance workouts and strength training.
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Tuesday & Thursday
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
Wellness Center
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Mrs. Germain
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Yearbook Club
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Students will work cooperatively to coordinate aspects of planning, production and selling of the yearbook. Members must have Period H time available during a rotation, as there are yearbook tasks will be completed during Period H. It is important that members be able to stay after school for meetings. Students are needed for tasks including selecting, sorting and uploading photos, layout work, sales/distribution, and applying student names to photos. Student artists are also strongly encouraged to join. All photography needs will be handled by McGee Photographers.
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Fall 2009-April 2010
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2:30-3:00 (late bus)
June Distribution - Nightly
Room 108
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Mr. Cormack
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