lms CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Newspaper Club
Advisor: Ms. O'Meara / laura.omeara@leoniaschools.org
Newspaper meets every week or every other week on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
REMIND: @roarlion2021
New members are always welcome!
Newspaper club is where new, proficient, advanced, or expert writers can come and take on various article topics. Articles ranges from general news Leonia Middle School students and staff might be interested to opinionated pieces and petitions. Students are encouraged to interview peers, teachers or other community members, create independent narratives, and/or build polls for the student body to complete. There is no limit to the type of writing that can be included in the LMS Newspaper!
Yearbook Club
Advisors: Ms. O'Meara and Mr. Kassan / laura.omeara@leoniaschools.org and michael.kassan@leoniaschools.org
Meetings are called when a major photo event is going to take place- it is important to check the Remind or Google Classroom.
REMIND: @ lmsyrbk22
New members are welcome.
Yearbook Club is where students come to learn how to organize and build their own yearbook. Students are encouraged to take photos of their peers before or after school. Some students are offered the opportunity to take photos during lunch, especially during major events like Spirit Week.
LGBTQ+ and Friends
Advisor / email: Ms. Nickels and Mr. Nyuis Karen.Nickels@leoniaschools.org and Patrick.Nyuis@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take Place: Room 206 on Thursdays!
Brief summary of club: Are you looking for a safe environment to talk about pride? Come to LGBTQ+ and friends! Enjoy a safe space to talk, organize pride events, and eat cookies! We provide a safe environment for anyone scared to talk about their sexuality
MathCounts
Advisor / email: Barbara.Ramadan@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take place: Every Wednesday in room 210
Brief summary of club: Searching for a place to sharpen your math skills or just want to showcase your knowledge of arithmetic? MathCounts is the place for you! Work on problems, and get ready for tournaments with newfound friends!
Knitting Club
Advisor / email: Amanda.Scrivani@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take place: 2201, depending on age.
Brief summary of club: Do you want to unwind with some fun arts and crafts? Give Knitting Club a try! Work on your projects with no interruptions! Don’t know how to knit? Ms. Scrivani will help you! We also have parties for special occasions, to celebrate with friends!
Girls Who Code
Advisor / email: Lisa.Pieciak@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take place: Wednesdays in B13
Brief summary of club Women make up only 29% of the Stem workforce, while men dominate the other 81%. If you’d like to end this pattern and are interested in programming, join Girls Who Code! Program with different softwares, and work with others who share the same passions as you, and learn new and interesting techniques to besten your skills!
MindMasters
Advisor / email: Marina.Labonville@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take place: Tuesday and Thursday in B10
Brief summary of club: Mindmasters is a relaxing place to meditate and talk about the things that are getting you stressed in school, and meet people that you can talk and bond with! We cover multiple topics that can help you overcome middle school’s many many anxiety-inducing situations (and by many I mean a LOT).
Student Council
Advisor / email: Lauren.Gurda@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take place: Depending on grade - meets in room 218
Brief summary of club: If you like taking charge, planning events, and school spirit, then I think you would love the Student Council! Team up with other members to get ideas for events, such as spirit weeks, fundraisers, and activities to bring the school together! Joining can help to boost your leadership skills and help you feel good about yourself when you help the school!
Literary magazine
Advisor / email: Gianna.Cumella@leoniaschools.org AND Jonathan.Coppola@leoniaschools.org
When Meetings Take place: Dependingmeeting: 214 or 2205
Brief summary of club: If you like to write creative stories, poetry, other forms of writing this is the place for you . The magazine is published once a year and it showcases all of LMS's writing talent!
Would you like to advertise your Club/Organization in our Newspaper? Please send the information below to laura.omeara@leoniaschools.org with the Subject Line "Newspaper Ad"
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