Diamond After School Clubs
Session #2 of clubs will start the week of March 11.
Session #2 clubs required pre-registration, which was open the week of March 4th. If you did not pre-register, you may not attend a club this session. Some clubs that reached capacity cannot accept everyone. If you pre-registered, you will recieve an email from Ms. Casey either placing you on the waitlist or enrolling you in the club. Please look for that email before attending any club meetings.
Additional After School Clubs Info:
Each club meets for at least 10 sessions
Club attendance is sent to families during each session
For clubs run by high school students, Diamond students will have a supervised study hall until 3:45 when the high school students arrive.
Session #2 Club Offerings
First meeting: Tuesday, March 12
Mock Trial
Tuesdays 2:50- 4:30
Room: 2004
Advisor: Ms. Riley
For anyone interested in law or if you love acting, join mock trial! Hosted by members of Lexington high school's mock trial, learn how to simulate realistic court appearances and have some fun!
Rocketry Club
Tuesdays 2:50-4:30
Room: 2007
Advisor: Mr. Buckley
Do you like to do hands on projects? Come in to design, build and launch model rockets with hands-on experience for solving engineering problems.
First meeting: Tuesday, March 12
First meeting: Wednesday, March 13
Coding Club
Wednesdays 2:50-4:30
Room: 205
Advisor: Ms. Deshmukh
This club is an introduction to coding. We will be covering the basics of coding, and will use the skills learned, to do fun coding exercises. Anyone can join, even those who have zero coding experience!
First meeting: Wednesday, March 13
Modern Calligraphy Club
Wednesdays 2:50-4:30
Room: 210
Advisor: Ms. Campbell
Want to learn how to write in calligraphy? Then join the Modern Calligraphy Club! This is a self-paced learning environment where students will use practice sheets starting from basic strokes, to lowercase/uppercase alphabets, and then connections! Help is always there when needed and music is allowed.
First meeting: Thursday, March 14
Robotics Club
Thursdays 2:50-4:30
Room: 226
Advisor: Ms. Riley
In this club, members will be able to design, build and program robots while improving their problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Students will work with Spheros, Tetrix kits, and 3D printing to explore the world of technology and robotics.
First meeting: Thursday, March 14
Lego Club
Thursdays 2:45-3:45
Room: 2007
Advisor: Mr. Buckley
This club is a place for students to free build and complete challenges with Legos. We will have some sessions that are free build time and during other sessions we will have optional lego building challenge. Students will help pick our building challenge focus and all LEGOS/supplies will be provided. Come to build with other students who enjoy LEGOs in a friendly and fun environment.
Model United Nations
Thursdays 2:50-4:30
Room: 2006
Advisor: Mr. Bosbach
In this Model United Nations club, students will be introduced to the procedures of the United Nations. Through mock committees, debates, and guest speakers, students will develop public speaking skills that will help them succeed in MUN conferences and daily life, while building a fun club community. Students are encouraged to compete in these MUN conferences online and in person, and are expected to regularly attend meetings.
First meeting: Thursday, March 14
First meeting: Thursday, March 14
Diamond Debate Club
Thursdays 2:50-4:30
6th Grade Advisor Ms. Casey --Room 110
7th and 8th Grade Advisor: Ms. Manzi-- Room 112
Diamond Debate Club introduces the three styles of competitive debate and fosters strong debating skills. We will put a strong emphasis on developing argumentative skills and public speaking. Meetings will be taught by experienced debaters on the High School Varsity team. Join to learn more about debate and make new friends!
The Quillian
Thursdays 2:45-3:45
Room: 105
Advisor: Mrs. Desjardins
Love to write? Love graphic design? Then we need you! The Quillian, Diamond’s online literary magazine, needs editors to help manage submissions and update the website. We meet every Day 6 WIN but we need more time. Join us after school to continue the work.
First meeting: Thursday, March 14
First meeting: Thursday, March 14
Green Team
Thursdays 2:45-4
Room: 153
Advisor: Madame Goulet
Come be a part of the Green Team as we work together on becoming a more sustainable community by creating positive change through action, education and a stronger appreciation of our Earth’s resources. Lots of hands-on opportunities to lead projects and bring new ideas to the group. Green Team is an excellent opportunity to get involved at school and in the greater community. We host special guests, lead a variety of school initiatives and participate in special events outside of school. Join today!
Looking for Math or Science Teams? These teams have a different sign up process. Contact Ms. Factor (wfactor@lexingtonma.org) for more info on these types of clubs!
Have a question about clubs at Diamond? Email Ms. Casey at tcasey@lexingtonma.org or see Ms. Casey in room 110