2021 - 2022 Club Brochure
2021 - 2022 CLUBS AND DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS CLUBS
STEP 1: Log into Schoology
STEP 2: Click on "Groups" (next to "Courses)
STEP 3: Click "My Groups" (small tab in right corner, below your profile name)
STEP 4: Click "Join Group" (on right hand side below 'Manage Groups")
STEP 5: Type in the Access Code for the club you want to join. Click on "Read More" in the club text box below to view Access Code.
STEP 6: Your new club group will appear under "My Groups".
If you have any trouble, please email the club advisor to be added to the group. You may sign up for as many clubs as you'd like!! Have fun!
ANIMAL CARE CLUB
ART CLUB
The purpose of the Art Club is to create artwork that helps make our building and our community beautiful.
CLUB ADVISOR:
Jean Capuano - jcapuano@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 14, November 4, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5, June 2
ACCESS CODE:
VW75-3MPR-X4RWR
BOOK CLUB
The JJMS Book Club is open to all students in the middle school. This is a student-run group who choose, read, and discuss books for fun! If you love to read….this is the club for you!
CLUB ADVISOR:
Claire Balassi - cbalassi@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
September 29, October 27, November 17, December 15, January 12, February 9, March 9, April 6, May 4, June 1
ACCESS CODE:
FDH3-7NBQ-XW5DN
BREAKOUT EDU
Breakout EDU is an immersive learning games platform. Breakout EDU games consist of a combination of physical and digital puzzle elements that must be solved in a set amount of time. Players of all ages are challenged to open the locked Breakout EDU box using critical thinking, collaboration and creativity.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Marcia Daley-Savo - mdaleysavo@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 26, November 23, December 21, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 19, May 24, June 14
ACCESS CODE:
RQ43-QVNH-7DX9
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Chamber Orchestra consists of dedicated musicians who play string instruments. We are open to all grades 6, 7, and 8. We play fun music and perform at the winter and spring orchestra concerts!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Elissa Leventhal - eleventhal@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 17, December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, January 5, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25
ACCESS CODE:
No access code for this club
DEBATE CLUB
The JJMS debate club is a great place for students to explore the art of "organized arguing." In a fun and safe environment, students will learn to create logical, ethical, and emotional arguments to persuade others in the club that their "side" is correct. We will use the formal debate format to work together in building our "strong voices" and presentation skills (and have fun).
CLUB ADVISORS:
Claire Balassi - cbalassi@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
December 2, December 9, January 11, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 3, March 24, April 21, May 12
ACCESS CODE:
HDFP-HF72-TRZKH
ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS CLUB
Robotics / Engineering Club allows for students to investigate interests in robotics, coding, and designing. In addition, students can explore interests in the engineering field as well as participate in school / community projects.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Evan Lucieer - elucieer@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 20, November 17, December 15. And more to come
ACCESS CODE:
G66Q-BHGJ-QZNHZ
FILM CLUB
Film Club meets throughout the year, exploring different genres of film--from anime to thrillers. Come to any meetings you want to watch and discuss movies!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Nick Stathis - nstathis@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 6, December 8, February 2, April 6
ACCESS CODE:
X2TN-W6D5-DRMRZ
GAMES CLUB
Students will have the opportunity to relax, enjoy themselves playing a variety of fun games.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Laura Habal - lhabal@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 13, October 27, November 10, December 1, December 14, January 12, February 9, March 9, March 30, April 20, May 11, May 25
ACCESS CODE:
ZW62-J3JM-Q4M8C
INTRAMURALS
The JJMS Intramural Program is an opportunity for students to participate in additional physical activity after school. All students are welcome and may choose to join on a day-to-day basis. Intramurals are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:50-3:50 PM. Activities change monthly. Please see the intramural schedule available on our school website or check the whiteboard for the posted activity. Sample activities: Fitness Center, Touch Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Jennifer Luft - jluft@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - starting September 28th through June 16th
ACCESS CODE:
No access code for this club
JAZZ BAND
Do you like Jazz? Do you want to play other genres of music? Well Jazz Band may be the right place for you. This is a band for all instruments from Flute to Double Bass. Be on the lookout for the placement audition materials, on the band room bulletin board. We have rehearsals on Wednesday with a concert in the spring.
CLUB ADVISOR:
Jennifer Fraczek - jfraczek@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, January 5, January 12, January 19, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, June 1
ACCESS CODE:
TBA
KNITTING AND EMBROIDERY CLUB
This club is designed for anyone interested in creating something with yarn and thread. Come explore color, texture and pattern via a variety of very creative projects. Wait until you see what You can create! All levels of experience are welcome.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Nathalie Dembele - ndembele@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 28, October 5, November 9, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
ACCESS CODE:
WR74-GBDR-RDJV6
MAGIC THE GATHERING CLUB
This is a club for students interested in playing Magic the Gathering and other role-playing games that might interest them (such as Dungeons & Dragons).
CLUB ADVISORS:
Sarah Fryd - sfryd@klschools.org
Sean Murphy - smurphy@klschools.or
CLUB DATES:
October 5, October 19, November 9, November 23, December 7, December 21, January 4, January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29, April 5, April 19, May 3, May 17, June 7, June 14
ACCESS CODE:
SD24-QNFZ-JRP64
MATH COUNTS CLUB
A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Rosemarie Colaizzi - rcolaizzi@klschools.org
James Egeler - jegegler@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 5, October 19, November 9, November 23, December 7, December 14, December 21, January 4, January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1
ACCESS CODE:
929Q-KW2B-J8X4W
THE PEN
The Pen is John Jay Middle School’s literary magazine. It is published yearly and is a collection of short stories, poems, essays, opinion pieces, and artwork. The entries may evolve from class assignments or may be self-motivated pieces. Every student at the middle school is invited to join and/or contribute. We are looking for writers, artists, and editors……or anyone who just wants to explore their creative side! Come join us!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Claire Balassi - cbalassi@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 30, October 28, November 18, December 16, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16
ACCESS CODE:
MBTX-3R3R-WGZDG
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The Photography Club is a fun place to experiment with picture taking and be creative! We will study the different elements of composition and put them into practice! Phones and iPads can be used as well as digital cameras. All are welcome!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Kathy O'Neil - koneil@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 7, November 4, December 2, January 6, February 10, March 3, March 24, April 7, May 12, June 2
ACCESS CODE:
84VC-DSXM-GDGN3
PURPLE PRESS (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER)
The Purple Press publishes the school newspaper. Students select topics in which they are interested, including school happenings, current events, social trends, and the arts, and then are guided through the process of researching and publishing an article on them. Articles are published online on the Purple Press website (https://jjms.klschools.org/groups/77703/purple_press/home).
CLUB ADVISORS:
David Ley - dley@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 29, October 6, October 13, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, December 1, December 8, December 22, January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15
ACCESS CODE:
G6WZ-54QV-F9F7M
SAGA CLUB
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club is a student-run club in our middle school that brings together GRSM and straight students to support each other, provide a safe place to socialize, and create a platform to fight for racial, gender, GRSM, and economic justice.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Kendra Collins - kcollins@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 13, October 27, November 10, November 24, December 8, December 22, January 26, February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 11, June 1, June 8
ACCESS CODE:
C6T6-69JN-JH7BP
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
New York State Science Olympiad is an opportunity for students to be part of a team representing their school and showcase their scientific knowledge. Students will compete remotely against other middle schools in the Lower Hudson Valley in the areas of Life Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Chemistry and the Physical Sciences. Participants will work remotely to problem solve, analyze, and apply their scientific knowledge at a competition held on the first Saturday of March 2021. Prizes for top finishers are awarded. Team size is limited, so don't miss out a chance to be a part of it!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Suzanne Guziec - sguziec@klschools.org
Evan Lucieer - elucieer@klschools.org
Tina Russo - trusso@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3
ACCESS CODE:
PRZM-6WQC-4PJPS
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
Everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities. The Social Justice Club will focus on learning about inequities in our society and what, as middle schoolers, you can do to take action.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Catherine Graybosh - cgraybosch@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 28, October 12, November 9, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
ACCESS CODE:
CT5F-NX7X-MC24Z
STUDENT COUNCIL
Wanted: JJMS Students interested in having a voice in their school community. All students welcome. Elected and non-elected positions available. Help plan and implement fun school activities.
CLUB ADVISOR:
Marcia Daley-Savo - mdaleysavo@klschools.org
Tina Russo - trusso@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, December 1, December 8, December 15, January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8
ACCESS CODE:
CFXC-ZRXC-64GBB
THEATER CLUB
JJMS Theater Club is looking for actors, costume assistants, prop makers, crew. . Join the club in Schoology and we will e-mail an audition packet and audition time for students.
CLUB ADVISOR:
Marcia Daley-Savo - mdaleysavo@klschools.org
David Fritsch - dfritsch@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
See Schoology for dates and times
ACCESS CODE:
GVGR-JMWT-DHJFV
ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
CLUB ADVISORS:
Mike Perlin - mperlin@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10
ACCESS CODE:
TWQ7-6V7F-B5R2N
WAKEUP JOHN JAY (FORMERLY JJMSTREAM)
If you like making videos and short films, we have a creative club opportunity for you called Wakeup John Jay (Formerly JJMSTREAM). Students will create content that will be shared with their classmates and published to the JJMS YouTube Page.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Marcia Daley-Savo - mdaleysavo@klschools.org
Jesse Weiss - jweiss@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 5, October 14, October 19, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, December 21, January 4, January 18, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 29, April 5, April 26, May 3, May 17, June 7
ACCESS CODE:
DZG8-B8BR-DKFVG
WALKING CLUB
Please join us for some mindfulness and walking this year!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Jodi Jeran - jjeran@klschools.org
Jane Williams - jwilliams@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 5, November 9, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
ACCESS CODE:
N5QD-3DSV-QNJWC
YEARBOOK CLUB
Come sign up and be part of creating a memorable treasure for the school community. All are welcome to join. The following job descriptions need to be filled: Photographers, writers, editors, and proofers. There is a position for everyone. Our goal is to work towards creating an award-winning student publication. Members who join the Yearbook Club will be taught basic lessons in photography, writing, editing, and designing digital layouts. Yearbook club provides middle school students with the opportunity to collaborate with peers, teachers, staff members, and administration. Come be a part of highlighting student achievements this school year!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Nicole Muschio - nmuschio@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 16, January 6, January 20, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 26
ACCESS CODE:
Zj99-8WKG-3PDTD
8TH GRADE SLIDE SHOW
Be a part of the team that creates a multi-media presentation of photos from grades 6-8. 6th and 7th grade students are welcome to join to begin / continue working on the slide show that will be part of your Moving-Up ceremony at the end of your JJMS experience.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Sean Murphy - smurphy@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 19, November 23, December 21, January 18, February 15, March 1, April 5, April 19, May 3, June 7
ACCESS CODE:
CQ8C-XF6X-F2TQS
