MS/LS Clubs Middle School Chat-n-Chew Led by librarian Ms. Hopkins, this Middle School book discussion group convened in the Library Meeting Room several times per year. Students read the same novel and discussed it over pizza, soda, and dessert provided by the BPA. Generally, twenty Middle School students participated in each informal meal and discourse.
French Club Mrs. Coventry invited all French students to partake in this baguettefilled club. Students learned about French culture through many handson activities such as games, music, and crafts. In addition, participants enjoyed delicious ethnic cuisine.
Math Club Devoted Math Club students met Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings to work on questions from previous math contests. Middle School math teacher Mrs. Keith helped explain any problems that students couldn’t solve. Participants prepared for upcoming competitions and learned faster and easier ways to complete math problems. Students brought food and drinks for the meetings and received extra credit for their attendance.
Student Council Middle School Student Council representatives assembled weekly to discuss school issues and plan events, including ice cream socials,
special dress days, and the Spring Dance. Students also presented academic issues involving homework load and scheduling of tests to the faculty at meetings. At the beginning of their term, each rep attended a leadership training session designed to help them better understand the skills required in leading their advisory discussions.
Lower School Fifth Grade Math Club Fifth Grade Math Club had two major purposes: in the first semester, advisor and Lower School teacher Mr. Fox stressed participation and fun during meetings, which occurred every other Wednesday. When the second semester rolled around, participants shifted into a more competitive mode; they met weekly at 7:30 A.M. and focused on competition preparation. Math Club was always well-attended, and students concentrated on everything from lateral thinking puzzles to Math Olympiad questions.
Student Council 27 representatives from third, fourth, and fifth grades united every Wednesday after school. Homerooms held elections after first semester to vote in new reps who developed leadership skills and learned how to give speeches. StuCo hosted Friday Forum, a monthly event for the Lower School. This “news show” spotlighted different grades and what transpired in Lower School. Additionally, students actively planned special dress days and organized community service projects.
math madness Middle schoolers focus during the Barstow math competition.
Fourth Grade Math Club Fourth Grade Math Club met bright and early every Wednesday at 7:30 A.M. Students munched on doughnuts while playing a buzz-in game similar to Jeopardy. The team entered three different contests in the area and demonstrated how challenging math problems can be fun, especially when solved as a team.
BRAIN POWER Fifth grader Bijan Shirazi attends Math Club on a Wednesday morning.