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Middlebrook Clubs and Activities (NOT UP TO DATE)
Middlebrook Clubs and Activities (NOT UP TO DATE)
Please note: The fee for participation in Middlebrook Clubs and Activities is $25 for the school year. Payment can be made online or checks can be sent to the Middlebrook Office
Please note: The fee for participation in Middlebrook Clubs and Activities is $25 for the school year. Payment can be made online or checks can be sent to the Middlebrook Office
Students do not need to sign up for clubs- they can just come to a club meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the advisor.
Students do not need to sign up for clubs- they can just come to a club meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the advisor.
Middlebrook Clubs and Activities 2021-22
Middlebrook Clubs and Activities 2021-22
Advanced Strings Advisors: Malcolm Karlan & Angelica Jara
Advanced Strings Advisors: Malcolm Karlan & Angelica Jara
Meets: Tuesdays 7:20 - 8:00 in the Band room
Meets: Tuesdays 7:20 - 8:00 in the Band room
Starting: 9/28/21
Starting: 9/28/21
The club will give students the opportunity to play more challenging music than in the grade-level ensembles, and to interact with other dedicated student musicians. Enrollment will be open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, and the group will perform at the 7th-grade concerts. New members will be asked to perform an informal audition. Please see Mr. Karlan or Ms. Jara to sign up.
The club will give students the opportunity to play more challenging music than in the grade-level ensembles, and to interact with other dedicated student musicians. Enrollment will be open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, and the group will perform at the 7th-grade concerts. New members will be asked to perform an informal audition. Please see Mr. Karlan or Ms. Jara to sign up.
Middlebrook Cubers Advisor: Mr. Proto
Meets: Thursdays (Weekly) from 3:15-4:15 PM in the family consumer science room
Meets: Thursdays (Weekly) from 3:15-4:15 PM in the family consumer science room
Starting: 3/24/22
Interested in solving Rubik's Cubes? This club is for you. Students can learn how to solve the allegedly impossible puzzle with other classmates and interact with students sharing the same interests. Students who already know how to solve the Rubik's Cube can learn from peers and get better! Students of all grades and skill levels will enjoy learning or getting better at the puzzle. This club is a fun addition to a child's agenda that he or she will enjoy. Contact Mr. Proto for more information!
Desperados Advisor: Terry Ellis
Desperados Advisor: Terry Ellis
Meets: Wednesdays (biweekly) from 7:30 - 8:10 am in 7Y 104
Meets: Wednesdays (biweekly) from 7:30 - 8:10 am in 7Y 104
Starting 9/22/21
Starting 9/22/21
This club will give students an opportunity to use communication, collaboration, math, strategy, and other skills to engage in historical miniature Wild West gaming scenarios and other non-electronic gaming options.
This club will give students an opportunity to use communication, collaboration, math, strategy, and other skills to engage in historical miniature Wild West gaming scenarios and other non-electronic gaming options.
Esports/E - Gaming Club Advisor: Scott Silver-Bonito
Esports/E - Gaming Club Advisor: Scott Silver-Bonito
Meets: Wednesdays (biweekly) from 7:30 - 8:10 am in 7Y 103
Meets: Wednesdays (biweekly) from 7:30 - 8:10 am in 7Y 103
Starting: 9/29/21
Starting: 9/29/21
This club gives the students an opportunity to develop strong social connections and comadre while playing different, popular video games. They also develop organizational skills and agency in organizing different, friendly tournaments.
This club gives the students an opportunity to develop strong social connections and comadre while playing different, popular video games. They also develop organizational skills and agency in organizing different, friendly tournaments.
Full Court Peace Advisor: Brandon Tegano
Full Court Peace Advisor: Brandon Tegano
Meets Mondays biweekly
Meets Mondays biweekly
Start: 9/27/21
Start: 9/27/21
Schoology course: Full Court Peace 7WZ4-369D-6H4FD (Schoology Access Code)
Schoology course: Full Court Peace 7WZ4-369D-6H4FD (Schoology Access Code)
We find courts that need a fresh coat of paint and new hoops, and we rally with neighboring towns to get the work done. Boys and girls run shoe/equipment drives for used gear, and assist communities outside of Wilton in need. We run sports tournaments for grades 6-12, encouraging local business participation and emphasize on sportsmanship.
We find courts that need a fresh coat of paint and new hoops, and we rally with neighboring towns to get the work done. Boys and girls run shoe/equipment drives for used gear, and assist communities outside of Wilton in need. We run sports tournaments for grades 6-12, encouraging local business participation and emphasize on sportsmanship.
Go Green Team Advisor: Jennifer Kaminski
Go Green Team Advisor: Jennifer Kaminski
Meetings: Miss Kaminski's classroom 7R 206
Meetings: Miss Kaminski's classroom 7R 206
Information and planning for fall zero waste week: Tuesday 10/5 3:15-4:15 and Thursday 10/14 3:15-4:15
Information and planning for fall zero waste week: Tuesday 10/5 3:15-4:15 and Thursday 10/14 3:15-4:15
The Middlebrook “Go Green Team” is a group for students who are interested in getting involved in community service projects related to limiting waste and promoting more environmentally friendly practices at Middlebrook. Members of the “Go Green Team'' will work to plan and promote a “Zero Waste / Go Green” week in the Fall and Spring, and will meet monthly and as needed to discuss planning for these events and others throughout the school year, such as activities and events to promote sustainability, reuse, and recycling. Please reach out to kaminskij@wiltonps.org for more information and questions.
The Middlebrook “Go Green Team” is a group for students who are interested in getting involved in community service projects related to limiting waste and promoting more environmentally friendly practices at Middlebrook. Members of the “Go Green Team'' will work to plan and promote a “Zero Waste / Go Green” week in the Fall and Spring, and will meet monthly and as needed to discuss planning for these events and others throughout the school year, such as activities and events to promote sustainability, reuse, and recycling. Please reach out to kaminskij@wiltonps.org for more information and questions.
M.A.V.En. (Music Audio Visual Enrichment) Advisor: Michael Gordon
M.A.V.En. (Music Audio Visual Enrichment) Advisor: Michael Gordon
Meets: Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium
Meets: Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium
Starting 9/20/21
Starting 9/20/21
We will learn about and practice the various skills used in running lights, sound, and video recordings for auditorium performances. Students will develop problem solving, creative thinking and interpersonal skills. Students interested in participating in M.A.V.En. should complete this sign up form.
We will learn about and practice the various skills used in running lights, sound, and video recordings for auditorium performances. Students will develop problem solving, creative thinking and interpersonal skills. Students interested in participating in M.A.V.En. should complete this sign up form.
Middlebrook Debate Club Advisors: Katie Durkin and Michael Panoli
Middlebrook Debate Club Advisors: Katie Durkin and Michael Panoli
Meets: Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in 8R 212
Meets: Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in 8R 212
Starting 9/14/21
Starting 9/14/21
The Middlebrook Debate Club introduces all middle school students to debate and public speaking. Debate club meetings address creating feasible arguments, speaking fluidly, and understanding fundamental civics. Games, lectures, and mock debates, during the weekly hour-long practices, will further bolster students’ comprehension of current events and parliamentary procedures, as well as, develop their logic and self-confidence. Ultimately, these skills will enable students to participate in a full-scale parliamentary debate hosted by the Connecticut Debate Association (CDA), where they will compete against clubs from other middle schools. For more information about Middle School debate, visit ctmsdebate.org.
The Middlebrook Debate Club introduces all middle school students to debate and public speaking. Debate club meetings address creating feasible arguments, speaking fluidly, and understanding fundamental civics. Games, lectures, and mock debates, during the weekly hour-long practices, will further bolster students’ comprehension of current events and parliamentary procedures, as well as, develop their logic and self-confidence. Ultimately, these skills will enable students to participate in a full-scale parliamentary debate hosted by the Connecticut Debate Association (CDA), where they will compete against clubs from other middle schools. For more information about Middle School debate, visit ctmsdebate.org.
Middlebrook Singers Advisors: Susan Kelly and Janet Nobles
Middlebrook Singers Advisors: Susan Kelly and Janet Nobles
kellys@wiltonps.org noblesj@wiltonps.org
kellys@wiltonps.org noblesj@wiltonps.org
Meets: Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium
Meets: Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium
Starting 9/23/21
Starting 9/23/21
Middlebrook Singers is a select choir for all singers (boys and girls) in 6-8th grade. The group provides a challenge for singers across grade levels and builds connections among students with similar interests.
Middlebrook Singers is a select choir for all singers (boys and girls) in 6-8th grade. The group provides a challenge for singers across grade levels and builds connections among students with similar interests.
The Muse (Middlebrook Literary Magazine) Advisors: Alison Rubin and Terry Ellis
The Muse (Middlebrook Literary Magazine) Advisors: Alison Rubin and Terry Ellis
rubina@wiltonps.org and ellist@wiltonps.org
rubina@wiltonps.org and ellist@wiltonps.org
Meets: Wednesdays (biweekly) from 7:30 - 8:10 in room 8Y 110
Meets: Wednesdays (biweekly) from 7:30 - 8:10 in room 8Y 110
Starting 9/29/2021
Starting 9/29/2021
The Muse will include poetry, short stories, memoirs, photographs, and illustrations. There will be winter and spring issues of student work.
The Muse will include poetry, short stories, memoirs, photographs, and illustrations. There will be winter and spring issues of student work.
Open Art Studio Advisors: Sue LaBarbara and Karen Golder labarberas@wiltonps.org golderk@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 155 Starting on 9/20/21 Open Art Studio - students will have the ability to explore their personal interests and use sophisticated materials .Projects are student driven with an emphasis on individual growth and exploration of materials.
Open Art Studio Advisors: Sue LaBarbara and Karen Golder labarberas@wiltonps.org golderk@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 155 Starting on 9/20/21 Open Art Studio - students will have the ability to explore their personal interests and use sophisticated materials .Projects are student driven with an emphasis on individual growth and exploration of materials.
Production Studio Advisor: Michael Gordon gordonm@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 7:30 - 8:00 in LLC Starting 9/27/21 This club focuses on teaching students various skills linked with production of shows. Students learn to use green screens. edit videos, write scripts, and have their production aired on the local television. This club allows students to be creative, explore current events, and have fun! If interested, please complete this sign up form.
Production Studio Advisor: Michael Gordon gordonm@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 7:30 - 8:00 in LLC Starting 9/27/21 This club focuses on teaching students various skills linked with production of shows. Students learn to use green screens. edit videos, write scripts, and have their production aired on the local television. This club allows students to be creative, explore current events, and have fun! If interested, please complete this sign up form.
RAMS Advisors: Anne McManus, Bonnie O’Brien and Bill Gerundo mcmanusa@wiltonps.org obrienb@wiltonps.org gerundow@wiltonps.org Starting Monday, 11/1/21 - meeting location will be announced - either LLC or cafe RAMS stands for Responsible, Achieving, and Motivating Students. We are a peer mentoring program that meets after school and emphasizes peer collaboration in working towards success in school. This program is based on older students helping and supporting younger students as they discover their personal values and learn important life skills. Our goal is to foster a stronger sense of community as the students work together both academically and socially. Typically, 8th graders volunteer their time to work with 6th and 7th grade students to improve organization, study skills, and homework habits.
RAMS Advisors: Anne McManus, Bonnie O’Brien and Bill Gerundo mcmanusa@wiltonps.org obrienb@wiltonps.org gerundow@wiltonps.org Starting Monday, 11/1/21 - meeting location will be announced - either LLC or cafe RAMS stands for Responsible, Achieving, and Motivating Students. We are a peer mentoring program that meets after school and emphasizes peer collaboration in working towards success in school. This program is based on older students helping and supporting younger students as they discover their personal values and learn important life skills. Our goal is to foster a stronger sense of community as the students work together both academically and socially. Typically, 8th graders volunteer their time to work with 6th and 7th grade students to improve organization, study skills, and homework habits.
School Store Advisors: Lori Ellis and Tanya Leonard ellisl@wiltonps.org leonardt@wiltonps.org Monthly meeting and will meet some mornings when the school store is open more details to follow School Store will be organized by a group of students to sell needed school supplies and other products supported by clubs throughout the building - including products made by recycling club, Y2Y gear, PTA clothing, etc. Students will run the store and will determine what supplies need to be purchased. The School Store will be open several mornings a week in the LLC and once a month in the cafeteria.
School Store Advisors: Lori Ellis and Tanya Leonard ellisl@wiltonps.org leonardt@wiltonps.org Monthly meeting and will meet some mornings when the school store is open more details to follow School Store will be organized by a group of students to sell needed school supplies and other products supported by clubs throughout the building - including products made by recycling club, Y2Y gear, PTA clothing, etc. Students will run the store and will determine what supplies need to be purchased. The School Store will be open several mornings a week in the LLC and once a month in the cafeteria.
Science Olympiad Advisors: Carol Festa, Debbie Mallozzi and Kendra Norman festac@wiltonps.org mallozzid@wiltonps.org normank@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:00 in room 7R 207 Starting 10/18/21 Students will prepare for more than 20 different competitive events ranging from content events such as Anatomy & Physiology, Meteorology, Solar System and Heredity to lab events such as Experimental Design and Crime Busters to engineering events such as Battery Buggy and Roller Coaster. The state competition will take place on Saturdays in March, 2022 - more details will be shared in the club meetings. Each student will be expected to prepare for and compete in at least three different events, but not more than one engineering event. Some needed materials will be supplied by the students. For more information, please go to:www.soinc.org.
Science Olympiad Advisors: Carol Festa, Debbie Mallozzi and Kendra Norman festac@wiltonps.org mallozzid@wiltonps.org normank@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:00 in room 7R 207 Starting 10/18/21 Students will prepare for more than 20 different competitive events ranging from content events such as Anatomy & Physiology, Meteorology, Solar System and Heredity to lab events such as Experimental Design and Crime Busters to engineering events such as Battery Buggy and Roller Coaster. The state competition will take place on Saturdays in March, 2022 - more details will be shared in the club meetings. Each student will be expected to prepare for and compete in at least three different events, but not more than one engineering event. Some needed materials will be supplied by the students. For more information, please go to:www.soinc.org.
Sixth Dimension (Advanced 6th Grade Band) Advisor: Jenny Ginsberg ginsbergj@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:00 in the band room Starting 9/27/21 Sixth Dimension is the advanced sixth grade band. Interested students must audition to get into Sixth Dimension. See Ms. Ginsberg in room 149 for the audition music and to sign up for an audition time. Auditions take about 5 minutes during lunch or before or after school during the week of September 20th.
Sixth Dimension (Advanced 6th Grade Band) Advisor: Jenny Ginsberg ginsbergj@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:00 in the band room Starting 9/27/21 Sixth Dimension is the advanced sixth grade band. Interested students must audition to get into Sixth Dimension. See Ms. Ginsberg in room 149 for the audition music and to sign up for an audition time. Auditions take about 5 minutes during lunch or before or after school during the week of September 20th.
Stage Band (Advanced 7th Grade Band) Advisor: Michael Gordon gordonm@wiltonps.org Meets Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in the Band room Starting 9/21/21 The Middlebrook Grade 7 Stage Band,plays varied music genres along with many other popular hits. Become part of this talented group by signing up. Interested students should complete this google form.
Stage Band (Advanced 7th Grade Band) Advisor: Michael Gordon gordonm@wiltonps.org Meets Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in the Band room Starting 9/21/21 The Middlebrook Grade 7 Stage Band,plays varied music genres along with many other popular hits. Become part of this talented group by signing up. Interested students should complete this google form.
Student Government Advisor: Marni Lindquist lindquistm@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:20 - 4:15 in room 8G 136 Starting 9/13/21 Student Government consists of students who represent the students’ voice to the principal and faculty. Members of Student Government plan and promote activities to enhance the student experience at Middlebrook. Activities may take place within the school or they may involve the greater Wilton community. Through participation in Student Government students will gain experience serving as active members of their community and build leadership skills.
Student Government Advisor: Marni Lindquist lindquistm@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:20 - 4:15 in room 8G 136 Starting 9/13/21 Student Government consists of students who represent the students’ voice to the principal and faculty. Members of Student Government plan and promote activities to enhance the student experience at Middlebrook. Activities may take place within the school or they may involve the greater Wilton community. Through participation in Student Government students will gain experience serving as active members of their community and build leadership skills.
Upstanders Club Advisor: Cindy Beck-Moore beckmoorec@wiltonps.org Meets Fridays from 7:30 - 8:00 in the big gym Starting 9/29/21 A club designed to empower students to use their voices and actions in support of others within our school and greater community. Students learn specific skills to deal with everyday challenges that arise. Through their actions they help their peers by valuing similarities and differences among all people.
Upstanders Club Advisor: Cindy Beck-Moore beckmoorec@wiltonps.org Meets Fridays from 7:30 - 8:00 in the big gym Starting 9/29/21 A club designed to empower students to use their voices and actions in support of others within our school and greater community. Students learn specific skills to deal with everyday challenges that arise. Through their actions they help their peers by valuing similarities and differences among all people.
Visionary Art Club Advisor: Karen Golder golderk@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 155 Start date: 9/20/21 Visionary Art Club is an offering for 8th graders. Please see Ms. Golder or Mrs. LaBarbera for details.
Visionary Art Club Advisor: Karen Golder golderk@wiltonps.org Meets Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 155 Start date: 9/20/21 Visionary Art Club is an offering for 8th graders. Please see Ms. Golder or Mrs. LaBarbera for details.
Yearbook Club Advisor: Pat Mulhall mulhallp@wiltonps.org Meets Alternate Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 8G 135 Starting 9/20/2021 The yearbook club will capture the good times happening throughout Middlebrook all year long. The Yearbook is something that everyone looks forward to receiving during the final days of school to sign and remember the enjoyable and educational experiences that happened throughout 2021-2022. All club members will help make this year’s book the best one yet! Who should consider joining the yearbook club? Students that have talents for taking selfies and pictures, those gifted in organization and arrangement, and students looking to have fun while learning about putting a yearbook together will all enjoy this club. Students from all grades and all teams are needed to make this yearbook great!
Yearbook Club Advisor: Pat Mulhall mulhallp@wiltonps.org Meets Alternate Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 8G 135 Starting 9/20/2021 The yearbook club will capture the good times happening throughout Middlebrook all year long. The Yearbook is something that everyone looks forward to receiving during the final days of school to sign and remember the enjoyable and educational experiences that happened throughout 2021-2022. All club members will help make this year’s book the best one yet! Who should consider joining the yearbook club? Students that have talents for taking selfies and pictures, those gifted in organization and arrangement, and students looking to have fun while learning about putting a yearbook together will all enjoy this club. Students from all grades and all teams are needed to make this yearbook great!
Youth to Youth Advisor: Tanya Leonard leonardt@wiltonps.org Meets Alternate Mondays from 3:15-4:00 in the Library Learning Commons Starting 9/13/21 Youth to Youth is an international club founded in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. In Wilton we focus on four components : community service, personal growth, positive activities, as well as drug and alcohol education. During meetings we enjoy team building activities and plan our community service projects and after school activities. For students seeking leadership opportunities, we have a “Board of Directors,” comprised of students, to help guide the final decisions that need to be made for the larger group. Schoology code - 56KV-8DKG-4SF6N
Youth to Youth Advisor: Tanya Leonard leonardt@wiltonps.org Meets Alternate Mondays from 3:15-4:00 in the Library Learning Commons Starting 9/13/21 Youth to Youth is an international club founded in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. In Wilton we focus on four components : community service, personal growth, positive activities, as well as drug and alcohol education. During meetings we enjoy team building activities and plan our community service projects and after school activities. For students seeking leadership opportunities, we have a “Board of Directors,” comprised of students, to help guide the final decisions that need to be made for the larger group. Schoology code - 56KV-8DKG-4SF6N
We G.O. M.A.D. Advisor: Janet Nobles noblesj@wiltonps.org Meets Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in room 151 Starting 9/14/21 ALL are invited, ALL the time! This club will celebrate the importance of completing volunteer projects around the school while reaching out to kids who want to make new friends or are looking for a fun way to be helpful. We will work on Zero Waste and other community initiatives around Middlebrook. Do you need to complete service hours? There is always lots to do. Please join us as We Go Out and Make a Difference
We G.O. M.A.D. Advisor: Janet Nobles noblesj@wiltonps.org Meets Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in room 151 Starting 9/14/21 ALL are invited, ALL the time! This club will celebrate the importance of completing volunteer projects around the school while reaching out to kids who want to make new friends or are looking for a fun way to be helpful. We will work on Zero Waste and other community initiatives around Middlebrook. Do you need to complete service hours? There is always lots to do. Please join us as We Go Out and Make a Difference
Intramurals
Intramurals
Middlebrook on the Move - Running/Movement Advisor: Lynn Schuster
Middlebrook on the Move - Running/Movement Advisor: Lynn Schuster
schusterl@wiltonps.org
schusterl@wiltonps.org
Meets on: Tuesdays in the gym 3:10 to 4:00pm
Meets on: Tuesdays in the gym 3:10 to 4:00pm
Starting: 4/14
Starting: 4/14
Running enthusiasts and those interested in running are welcome. Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes - we will discuss running preparation and wellness. We will get out and run on the Middlebrook fields and use the inside gym during inclement weather.
Running enthusiasts and those interested in running are welcome. Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes - we will discuss running preparation and wellness. We will get out and run on the Middlebrook fields and use the inside gym during inclement weather.
Basketball Advisor: Rob Foley foleyr@wiltonps.org
Basketball Advisor: Rob Foley foleyr@wiltonps.org
Meets on Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 Start date: 12/2/21
Meets on Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 Start date: 12/2/21
An opportunity to play basketball and to meet others who enjoy playing basketball.
An opportunity to play basketball and to meet others who enjoy playing basketball.
Climb Club Advisor: Heather Schlitz schlitzh@wiltonps.org
Meets on Tuesdays in Old gym and Outside Ropes Course and Climbing Tower (8 Sessions)
Dates: 4/12-6/14/22
Students climb ropes, walls, and other apparatus while being harnessed and belayed following all recommended safety guidelines
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