2023 - 2024 Club Brochure
2023 - 2024 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
Calling all animal lovers! This year, the Animal Care Club will be researching and exploring ways to support endangered animals, service animals and animals living in shelters. In addition to learning about these animals, we will undertake several service projects throughout the year to support them in our local shelters.
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 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 7, April 11, May 2, June 6
ACCESS CODE:
98XF-Q57T-3B3WJ
BEST BUDDIES
JMS will be partnering with JJHS in the creation of the Best Buddies local chapter. The Best Buddies Club gives neurotypical and neurodivergent students a chance to make friends, build connections, and have fun! Students will participate in themed activities while listening to music, talking with peers, and enjoying a snack. Students can attend the Best Buddies club without committing to all meetings.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Peter Ianarelli - pianarelli@klschools.org
Maria Mellon -mmellon@klschools.org
Madison Olsen -molsen@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 23, November 20, December 11, January 22, February 12, March 11, May 13, June 10
ACCESS CODE:
XFHT-3FWG-GTZK9
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:
September 28, October 26, December 21, January 25, February 29, April 25, May 30, June 6
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 17, October 24, November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19, January 2, January 9, January 16, January 23, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 9, April 16, April 30, May 7. May 14, May 21
ACCESS CODE:
No access code for this club
ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABILITY CLUB - THE GREEN TEAM
Would you like to be part of a district-wide student run “Green Team” of Environmental Heroes and Activists? New and returning members will explore how we can have a positive impact on our school, our community and our planet. If you care about the environment and you like action projects, this is the club for you!
CLUB ADVISOR:
Melissa Brady - mbrady@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, January 18, February 8, March 7, March 21, May 16, May 30
ACCESS CODE:
MTT9-WW88-XXMXF
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 ADVISOR:
Nick Stathis - nstathis@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 18, December 6, February 7, April 10
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
Michelle Jensen - mjensen@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 10, January 31, February 14, March 6, March 20, April 17, May 8, May 22
ACCESS CODE:
ZW62-J3JM-Q4M8C
GEOGRAPHY BEE
Geography Bee will have monthly meetings that will include fun practice games, some sample questions, and have a ton of fun!
CLUB ADVISOR:
Kelsey Madonna - kmadonna@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21, January 4, January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, February 29
ACCESS CODE:
4QMB-CSTQ-4ZB9K
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 3:00-4:00 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 -
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 Tuesday with a concert in the spring.
CLUB ADVISOR:
Jonathan Flores - jflores@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 3, October 17, October 24, November 14, November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19, January 2, January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, February 27, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
ACCESS CODE:
5SXP-RNNT-6ZS2C 6ZS2C
JJMS MEMORIES SLIDE SHOW (8TH GRADE)
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 11, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 17, May 8, June 12
ACCESS CODE:
CQ8C-XF6X-F2TQS
LEGO LEAGUE (FIRST LEGO LEAGUE -FLL)
First Lego League (FLL) Team: Teams of students around the world engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering. Team members will design, build and program a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game and participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem. John Jay's teams will compete in the New York State Excelsior Regional Qualifiers. Club will meet on Thursday's.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Evan Lucieer- elucieer@klschools.org
Steve Zoeller -szoeller@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, December 7, December 14, December 21, January 4, January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13
ACCESS CODE:
SXXZXZ-SJPQ-7KKS4
LITERARY MAGAZINE 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 27, October 18, November 8, November 29, December 20, January 10, January 31, February 21, March 13, April 10, May 1, May 8, May 22, May 29, June 5
ACCESS CODE:
MBTX-3R3R-WGZDG
MAGIC THE GATHERING & D& D 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
CLUB DATES:
September 19, October 24, November 14, December 12, January 9, January 30, February 13, March 5, March 26, April 16, May 7, May 28, June 11
ACCESS CODE:
SD24-QNFZ-JRP64
MATH COUNTS CLUB
A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Greta Laffey - glaffey@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
September 19, October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 28, December 12, January 2, January 16, January 30, February 13, April 9
ACCESS CODE:
VT4B-SGP7-9CSC8
NO PLACE FOR HATE
The No Place For Hate Club, is new this school year! Our purpose will be to access tools that proactively address bias and bullying incidents. Together we will explore and reflect on the multiple aspects of identity and how it consciously and unconsciously shapes one’s worldview. Apply this understanding to recognize the relationship between identity, bias and power.
We hope to encourage students, administrators, teachers, and family members to work collaboratively to develop an inclusive school climate approach that fits the need of our Katonah Lewisboro community.
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 26, November 30, December 14, January 25, February 15, March 21, April 25, May 16, May 30, June 6
ACCESS CODE:
84VC-DSXM-GDGN3
PURPLE PRESS (ON-LINE SCHOOL NEWS)
The Purple Press publishes the school news. 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:
Club meets on Thursday's: September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21, January 4, January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6
ACCESS CODE:
G6WZ-54QV-F9F7M
RELAY FOR LIFE
Our Relay for Life team is a fundraising team organized to support the American Cancer Society in their fight against cancer. Donations are used to fund life saving research, patient services and education. Make a difference in your community and be the change.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Adrionna Palimero - palmiero@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 4, October 25
ACCESS CODE:
None
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:
September 20, October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15, December 6, December 20, January 3, January 17, February 7, February 21, March 6, March 6, March 20, April 10, April 24, May 1, May 15, June 5, June 12
ACCESS CODE:
C6T6-69JN-JH7BP
SEWING CLUB
Do you enjoy sewing or want to learn? The purpose of this club is to learn basic sewing skills and work on some fun projects while connecting with other students.
CLUB ADVISOR:
Christina Connors- cconnors@klschools.org
CLUB MEETING DATES:
October 18, November 15, December 13, January 17, February 14, March 13, April 17, May 15, June 5
ACCESS CODE:
4PVD-S6NT-DW8P3
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:
September 26, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 21, December 5, December 14, January 11, January 30, February 8, February 27, March 7, March 19, April 11, April 23, May 7, May 21
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
We will learn how to play ultimate frisbee and then go outside, warm up by throwing frisbees around, and play ultimate frisbee games for fun.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Claire Balassi- cbalassi@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 4, October 11, October 25, November 1, November 15, April 17, April 24, May 15
ACCESS CODE:
TWQ7-6V7F-B5R2N
WALKING /MINDFULNESS / MAKER SPACE - KIDS CHOICE CLUB
Please join us for some walking and mindfulness this year!
CLUB ADVISORS:
Jodi Jeran - jjeran@klschools.org
Jane Williams - jwilliams@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 16, November 20, December 11, January 22, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
ACCESS CODE:
N5QD-3DSV-QNJWC
WAKEUP JOHN JAY
EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA....READ ALL ABOUT IT! Wake Up John Jay brining you news and announcements by your closest friends! Join this broadcasting crew to help write scripts, provide morning announcements, and alert our JJMS community of our most current news.
CLUB ADVISORS:
Adrionna Palmiero - apalmiero@klschools.org
Kelsey Madonna - kmadonna@klschools.org
CLUB DATES:
October 16, October 23, October 30, November 13, November 20, November 27, December 11, December 18, January 22, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 29, May 13, May 20, June 10
ACCESS CODE:
KSW5-8WMH-FBQ35
YEARBOOK CLUB
Come sign up and be part of creating a memorable treasure for the school community. All are welcome to join. 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:
September 21, October 5, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 30, December 14, January 4, January 18, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21,
March 28, April 11, April 18, May 9, May 16, May 23, June 6
ACCESS CODE:
Zj99-8WKG-3PDTD