- Springton Lake Middle School
- Overview
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Art Club
Art Club
In Art Club, students work to create their own masterpieces! This club is open to all grades. Each year, we will do different two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects.
Meets: Wednesday after school
Mrs. Sharon Prior
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Board Game Club
Board Game Club
Board Game Club is for students that enjoy or want to learn more about tabletop games. Students will have the opportunity to play old favorites and learn some new games.
Meets: Alternating Wednesdays. Meets: 3:05 (after the 2nd bell) to 4:00 (when the activity buses arrive) on alternating Wednesdays
Teacher: Mrs. Laubach (A-101)
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Choice Voices
Choice Voices
Choice Voices is a choral ensemble that is open to all 6th grade students. Throughout the year, we'll perform at the 6th grade chorus concerts as well as within the community.
Meets: Thursday after school until 3:50 pm in the auditorium
Mr. Zach Winger
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Colorguard
Colorguard
Do you like to dance? Do you like to perform? Come join the Springton Lake Middle School Colorguard! This unique performance activity combines dance with spinning a flag and culminates in a four-minute performance piece. The SLMS Colorguard will compete at three shows in the local area this winter.
Meets: Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (starts in December) in the gymnasium
Ms. Fields
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Community Service
Community Service
The Community Service Club is a club centered around service projects throughout the school year. Club members will participate in planning school-wide projects, which include: organizing the Turkey Trot in November, the MLK Day of Service in January, and the Hoops for Hope Faculty-Student Basketball game in February. Students who participate in NJHS will have the opportunity to earn community service credits. However, all students are welcome!Meets: Tuesday from 3:05 pm until 4:00 pm
Mrs. Kylee Bucci & Mrs. Devon Hartzell
kbucci@rtmsd.org
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Debate Club
Debate Club
The Debate Club explores important issues such as global warming, the presidential elections, and even who will win the Super Bowl through vigorous and passionate discussions among friends. If you are interested in current events, the law, and public speaking, you may enjoy the Debate Club.
Meets: Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Mrs. Lisa McCarthy
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Donuts & Devos
Donuts & Devos
This group meets before school to share joys and concerns, discuss spiritual topics, and spend time together. Breakfast snacks are also enjoyed!
Meets: Fridays 7:20 am to 7:50 am
Mrs. Shawna Cliff
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Environmental Club
Environmental Club
The Environmental Club works to better the environment in a number of ways. Past projects have included recycling, growing vegetables for donation, planting flowers, etc. This is a great way to make new friends and participate in a school service activity.
Meets: Tuesday after school
Mrs. Tracey Fritch & Ms. Megan DelRossi
tfritch@rtmsd.org
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French Club
French Club
During French Club, students enjoy cultural activities through games, videos, food tasting, crafts, and holiday celebrations. No knowledge of French is needed.
Meets: Twice a month on Tuesday A206
Ms. Alfonsi-Connaire & Ms. Howe-Consiglio
salfonsi-connaire@rtmsd.org
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Homework Hotspot
Homework Hotspot
Homework Club is a quiet place where students can complete school work. Don’t fall behind! Come to Homework Club and make up your work. Homework Club will meet in the library. No sign up needed!
Meets: Tuesday & Thursday after school
Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Azeff
aazeff@rtmsd.org
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Honor Strings
Honor Strings
Do you play a string instrument and desire to play more challenging music? This is an auditioned orchestra for dedicated, enthusiastic students.
Meets: Wednesday after school
Ms. Schneider
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Jazz Band: 7th & 8th Grades
Jazz Band: 7th & 8th Grades
Students continue learning the art of big band jazz. You must make arrangements with Mr. Reno to set-up an audition for jazz band. Prior experience is a must. This ensemble performs at two in-school concerts and two evening concerts per school year, as well as local jazz festivals from January to May. There may be an occasional extra performance or two, depending on the progress of the ensemble. To join, search for the Jazz Lab course in Schoology and enter the class code: Z9WZ-5G3R-MDBHP
Meets: The ensemble rehearses on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30. Please see Mr. Reno’s website and Band Event Calendar for dates/times.
Mr. Reno
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Jazz Lab
Jazz Lab
Jazz Lab is open to all grade levels. Students get hands-on training in the fundamentals of America’s art form...big band jazz. Open to the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, drum set, auxiliary percussion. To join, search for the Jazz Lab course in Schoology and enter the class code: C7VK-45GW-MFTFX.
Meets: Thursday from 3 pm to 4 pm
Mr. Reno
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Multicultural Club
Multicultural Club
The Multicultural Club looks to promote cultural awareness within the school community through a variety of activities.
Meets: Every Thursday 3:05-4:00
Señora Vela
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Newspaper Club
Newspaper Club
Our school newspaper is called the Springton Lake Splash. Newspaper Club is a year-round activity that meets Wednesdays from 3-4 and occasionally on Thursdays. The Splash newspaper will be a virtual document. We are looking for talented students willing to write, draw, and take pictures for our school newspaper!
Meets: Wednesday after school (occasionally on Thursday)
Mrs. Sharon Williams
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No Place for Hate
No Place for Hate
No Place for Hate is an initiative of the Anti-Defamation League offered free to schools. Springton Lake Middle School has been a designated No Place for Hate school for many years. The goal of NPFH is to create a welcoming community committed to stopping all forms of bias and bullying No Place for Hate helps foster a culture of respect and create a safe, bully-free learning environment for students at all grade levels. All students in grades 6th-8th grade are invited to attend. We address pertinent issues at our meetings such as:
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Cyberbullying
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Bystanders bullying
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Multiculturalism
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Conflict Resolution.
Meets: Second Wednesday of each month
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Pride Club
Pride Club
The Springton Lake Middle School Gay Straight Alliance is a student-led organization that is intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All students and staff members are welcome.
Meets: One Wednesday a month from 3 pm to 4 pm
Ms. Caitlin Judge, Ms. Susan Howe, & Ms. Margie Gilroy
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Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics is a school-wide team. We read and discuss popular middle school books in preparation for the competition in March with other Delaware County middle schools.
Meets: Every other Wednesday after school
Ms. Formicola
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S.H.I.N.E.
S.H.I.N.E.
(Spartans Helping Initiate New Experiences)This club has two programs. The first program is Unified Bocce Ball running in the spring. We will get together two days a week to practice our bocce skills. The second program is open to all students interested in serving as a peer mentor to a small group of students once per cycle on day 7 during academic workshop (CE).
Meets: times vary
Mr. Potts
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SADD
SADD
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club participates and/or leads various programs and events to promote positive choices in our school and community. As a group, we help to design and implement Red Ribbon Week activities, provide support for the organization of MLK Day of Service and assist in other rewarding initiatives in our school and community. We are always looking for new ideas and welcome any students who would like to make a positive impact at SLMS!
Meets: Twice a month after school
Mrs. Bridget Laubach
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School Musical
School Musical
The Springton Lake theatre program is looking for talented and motivated students to act, sing, dance, build, paint, and create in this year’s production. Past performances include Annie, Willy Wonka, Bye Bye Birdie, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Tarzan and Aladdin, Jr.. The musical is open to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who are interested in performing, stage crew, set building, and tech crew.
Meets: TBD
Mr. Pellechio & Mr. Yates
rgpellechio.director@gmail.com
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Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is an academic, competitive science team that focuses on all areas related to science. Students compete in three competitions: invitational, regional, and state. Students are expected to remain at school to train with their partners a minimum of 2 days per week. Our season is from October to May.
Meets: Every week - Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 3 pm to 4 pm
Mr Kevin Reilly
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Seventh & Eighth Grade Select Choir
Seventh & Eighth Grade Select Choir
Seventh and Eighth Grade Select Choir is an auditioned group of fifty students. They are the ambassadors of the Springton Lake music program, as they frequently perform in the community. Must audition!
Meets: Wednesday at 7:10 am
Mr. Dave Sikorski
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Spartan Talent Show
The Spartan Talent ShowCalling all talented students that can deliver a wide range of performances, including singing, dancing, instrumental music, comedy acts, magic tricks, and much more. We welcome a wide variety of talents to display! Maybe you're not the performing type, but you love working behind the scenes with the stage/tech crew. Maybe you are outgoing and like being the center of attention. If so, then being an emcee is for you. We are bringing The Spartan Talent Show back! The show is hosted by the SLMS Music Department, and proceeds will benefit the SLMS Music Boosters. This year, The Spartan Talent Show will be held on Friday, November 17 in the SLMS Auditorium.ScheduleThere will be a more detailed schedule once we have sign-ups. The important dates are:After School Rehearsals - Nov. 7, Nov. 9, Nov. 14Dress Rehearsal - Nov. 16Show Date - Nov. 17How to JoinRemember - Interested performers, stage/tech crew, and emcees should sign-up.Join the Schoology Course KB4B-KNNQ-KWJCZOnce you join the course, you will receive further information via Schoology. -
Student Council
Student Council
Student Council will be looking for representatives from each grade. The responsibilities are to attend meetings, participate in school activities, volunteer, and offer ideas and suggestions for school events. Regular attendance for meetings is mandatory. You will need to submit an application if you are interested.
Meets: first two Wednesdays of every month from 3 pm to 4 pm
Ms. Margie Gilroy
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Yearbook Club
Yearbook Club
The Yearbook Club takes pictures throughout the year at school events and creates the yearbook through an online program. Students can participate in a fall and/or spring sport, but not in a winter sport. All interested participants must complete a Yearbook Application (located in the cafeteria) and return it to Mrs. Hemenway in room C009 no later than Friday, October 6, 2023.Meets: Students are expected to attend all yearbook meetings on Thursdays after school (3:05-4:00 pm), from November through mid-March.
Mrs. Sue Hemenway
shemenway@rtmsd.org