Clubs and Activities during Remote Learning

Club Name: Math Club

Description: Join Mrs. Sinwelski for Virtual Math Club! A time when you can explore all the fun things math has to offer! We will play games, work on projects, and go on virtual field trips. Hope to see you all there!

Sponsor Name & Email: Mrs. Alysia Sinwelski asinwelski@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Thursdays at 2:45 PM starting January 21th

Link for club: http://meet.google.com/lookup/MathClubMonday 

Club Name: Technology Club/IMSA Fusion

Description: Explore!  Investigate!  Create!  In the Technology Club, we’ll discover the amazing world of science, technology, engineering and math.  (Yes, even math!).  We’ll work together to create, design and experiment using hands on activities and computer technology.  

Sponsors Names & Emails: Mrs. DelFiacco kdelfiacco@d131.org,  Mrs. Danos adanos@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Wednesdays @ 2:30 PM starting January 13th

Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/aojmkoveee

Club Name:  Drama Club

Description: Learn how to perform drama games online and also learn how to act through scenes and sketches.  We may have a performance or two if all are interested in performing in front of a virtual audience.  

Sponsor Name & Email:  Mr. Eric Curtis ecurtis@d131.org

Meeting days and times:  Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45 – 4:00 starting January 12th.  We may add more days if necessary.  

Link for club:  https://meet.google.com/lookup/ea6v4oyyca?authuser=0&hs=179

Club Name: Acceptance Club

Description: Y’all means y’all. An LGBTQ friendly club that focuses on sharing resources/literature/news/discussion for middle school students. Everyone is welcome.

Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Andres candres@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Every other Thursday, 3-4pm. Begins January 14.

Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/acceptanceclub

Club Name: Robotics and Engineering Club

Description: In this club we explore engineering design concepts and learn how to program a robot! We will do other online programming activities as well. We can also look at how to design video games.

Sponsor Name & Email: Leslie Ward  LWard@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 starting January 12

Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/avlx5h7qgr

Club Name: Art Club

Description: If you enjoy art and want to work with other students doing projects and having fun, art club is for you!

Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Mueller kmueller@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 starting January 13th

Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/fn5dzdacvv?authuser=0&hs=179

Club Name: Poetry Club

Description: This is a creative writing club that publishes students’ creative writing at the end of the year. Poetry, short stories, fan fiction, rap. Be ready to write! Everyone is welcome.

Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Andres candres@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Tuesdays each week 2:45 – 4:00pm, starting January 12.  

Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/poetryclub

Club Name:  GUITAR CLUB 

Description: Hang out and jam with other students in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.  Experienced and beginning players are welcome!  If you don’t have a guitar, some are available @ Simmons to pick up.  Email Mr. Stade with any ?’s

Sponsor Name & Email:  Mr. Stade estade@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Wednesdays 2:45 to 3:45 (starts Wednesday 1/12 @ 2:45 p.m.)

Link for club:  https://meet.google.com/lookup/c4wypqd3gb?authuser=0&hs=179

Club Name: NJHS – National Junior Honor Society

Description: NJHS is a society that works together to learn leadership skills and give back to the neighboring and school community.  Students are eligible to join based on their academic GPA, a completed application, and a faculty recommendation.  The next round of open applications will be in April of 2021.

Sponsor Name & Email: Erik Toman – etoman@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Every other Wednesday @ 1:30 PM – Starting January 13th

Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/fuf7546vdj

Club Name: Library Book Clubs

Description: We will read a different book together every month and discuss it. Read cool new books with your friends!

Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Murphy, jmurphy01@d131.org

Meeting days and times: We will meet every two weeks starting the week of January 11th. Join the google classroom to vote on a meeting time!

Link for club:

6th Grade:

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg3MjkxNDk5?cjc=4vvlqlv

7th Grade:

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg4MjA3NTMy?cjc=tyyozbx

8th Grade: 

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg4MjA3NTU4?cjc=fy577gb

Club Name: Student Council Covid Style

Description: Join us to spread kindness and positivity throughout our school and community; additionally a gathering place to chat and come up with creative ideas to improve our school and help others!

Sponsor Name & Email: Sherri Cornelissen & Christine Gear 

                                        scornelissen@d131.org     cgear@d131.org

Meeting days and times: once or twice a month on Wednesdays at 2:30, but will be changing to Mondays opposite faculty meetings once established.

Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/csnvlg4pwe?authuser=0&hs=179

Club Name: Peace Jam

Description: We will meet weekly to learn about people that have worked or are still working to make this world a better place and have won the Nobel Peace Prize as a result of their hard work.  We will do some of our own service projects so we can make our part of the world a little better as well!

Sponsor Name & Email: Amy Johnson ajohnson03@d131.org

Meeting days and times: Tuesdays at 2:45-4:00  Starting Jan 19th.

Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/gqtjtifi5r

Club Name: Cheer

Description: We will meet weekly to practice essential cheer moves and watch videos that will help us practice our cheer moves safely at home. Let’s get ready for next year!

Sponsor Name & Email: Rosa Huerta rhuerta@d131.org Sandra Monarrez smonarrez@d131.org 

Meeting days and times: Wednesdays at 2:30

Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/d6wy6a3qcf

Clubs during the regular school year when students and teachers are in the building

Band (6th, 7th, 8th)

A full year course, which consists of daily rehearsals, home practice, playing quizzes, and performances. In Band, students learn to make music together by listening to each other and developing their own musical skill. Students improve their skills by playing scales, breathing properly, articulating, and counting correctly. Students in Band will develop their skills as a musician, as a music reader, and learn about musical styles, composers and cultures. The bands performs throughout the school year at Simmons and other district events.

Jazz Band

An extra curricular ensemble open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students. Jazz band rehearses Monday and Thursday mornings at 7 A.M. Jazz Band performs at school concerts, and other district events. In Jazz Band students be exposed to swing, rock, Latin jazz, and other styles of music through listening and playing. Students will also be exposed to improvisation through listening and playing.

Guitar Club

Meets after school on Wednesdays and is open all Simmons students. Students at any level of experience are welcome to participate. Students will be exposed to playing rock, classical, Latin and other styles of music. Students whom don’t own a guitar may be able to rent/borrow a guitar a from Triple Threat Mentoring.

Robotics Club

The Robotics and Engineering Club encourages students to problem solve and work together as they design and build Lego Mindstorms robots. Students also learn beginning programming skills as they program the robots to perform various tasks. The club competed in a regional robotics showcase the past two years, with our 6th grade team winning a Rookie Award in 2017.

Drama Club

A process-oriented after-school theater oriented activity in which students learn the tools of imaginative play, listening and observation skills and self confidence. This culminates in creating sketches, and rehearsing a play as well as multiple performance opportunities.

Art Club

Art club allows students to develop their creative side. Exploring different mediums, learning new skills and having fun with friends. Art club meets once a week from 3:15-4:15. Club teacher: Mr. Mueller

Student Council

Student Council is a student-based organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students.
Students participating in all levels of the Council will maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
We do a variety of philanthropic activities, as well as supporting the community and school.
Our main goal each year is to “give back” and help students understand the rewards of doing things for others.