RTMS Clubs

2008-2009

 

Club Name

Description Where and When


Academic Bowl

Sponsors; Guy Crotsley & Cliff Roberts

Click here to download Sign up/Flyer
 

Students compete in a battle of academic knowledge.  It is a Jeopardy-style game play, but with a team.  Both in-school and out of school tournaments are involved.  All students are welcome E117

Mon  3:45-5:00 - 6th Graders Only

Thurs 7:30 AM - 7th and 8th Graders Only

 


Anime

Sponsor: Amos Liu
 

Students draw, read, watch and learn about Japanese animation.

 C118

Every other Monday; 4PM


Art Club

Sponsors: Janet Hein, Ka Charand, Shelly Oakes , Catherine Manning, ,Anatolie Kovacevich, Andrea Paradise, Sandra Crooks
 

Students as well as teachers, connect with art in this creative club.  Open to all interested artists and aspiring artists.  Maximum capacity 20
students.
C111

Mondays 3:40-5:00


Chess Club


Sponsors: Wagner Pierre & Kevin Gosnell
 

Students gain the skills used to enhance thinking, and practice and teach sportsmanship through chess.  Small fee required.

 See sponsor

Cooking Club

Sponsors:  Pat Hooper, Kathy Corn, Bernestine Todd, Lisa Davernport, Tiffany Canipe

Click here to download Sign up/Flyer
 

Students practice the joy of cooking.  Involves committed chefs and apprentices creating culinary delights.   Maximum of 24 students.

A160

Second Thursday 3:45-5:00


Debate Club

Sponsors: Don Holton
 


Students learn and practice the skill of effective debating.  Debate is strongly associated with academic achievement and involves formal training in public speaking, logic and extensive research and, of course, fun!

E114

Friday 7:45—8:15 am


EcoAdventure Club

Sponsor: Andrea Rioux

 


Students delve into the outdoors in this dynamic, hands-on club.  Like to hike, camp, canoe—or would you like to?  Then check this club out!

D106

To be announced


Feed My Read Book Club

Sponsor: Pam Kelly
 


Students share good books and their joy of reading.   Students will also be able to Blog about what they are reading at the Feed My Read web site.
http://feedmyread.googlepages.com/

Media Center

1st & 3rd Friday 7:45-8:30


Fellowship of Christian Athletes- FCA

Sponsors: Mary Beth Pettit , Shelly McClain & Kendra Knuth

 

Students meet in fellowship to discuss the challenge and adventure of being a Christian in today’s society.  You do NOT need to be an athlete to join!  A171

 Tuesdays 7:45

Go Girrrls

Sponsors: Tonia Knobf & Andrea Paradise
Click here to download Sign up/Flyer
 

Students meet with Friends, work on arts and crafts, and participate in girl talk. Open to all girls, $20 membership fee.

Location: E111

Fridays once a month; 7:45


Howling Times Newspaper

 

Sponsors: Marjorie Vizethann, Jacqueline Lavi & LaJuan McGill
 

Students sharpen their journalistic skills in this creative experience. Writers, reporters, photographers, artists, and copy editors needed.  TAG students must submit applications to be on staff.

 I105

 Friday mornings as needed

International Club
Sponsors: Sandra Crook

Students learn, share, and celebrate the many cultures that exist in our school.  Our club members present International Night in the spring.

J106

Wednesdays 7:45am

Jam Band

Sponsor: Richard Hight

Students showcase their talent and creativity through music.  Come jam with us!  Good times, good friends, good music.  Bring your instrument of choice and rock on! 

 E110

 Every other Monday

 3:45-4:55

Jazz Band

Sponsors: Angela Reynolds & Jennifer Compton


Students audition for this exciting musical opportunity.  Open to current band members in 6th, 7th and 8th grade.  Interested students must sign up and audition to participate.  Instruments involved include the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, piano and drums.
 

Band Room

 Wednesdays 7:30-8:30


Juggling Club

 

Sponsor: Bob Bodenhamer
 

Students learn how to juggle, practice their juggling skills, or just have fun with friends.

 F104

Wednesdays 7:45—8:15am

Junior Beta


Sponsors: Sarah Roberson, Renee Hansen, Karen Allen & Russell Kirby
 

Students work on their leadership skills by performing community service and attend a state and national convention.  Eligible students are invited to join at the end of each grading period.

 See sponsors

Days & Times vary

Literary Arts Magazine

Sponsors: Russell Kirby and Jessica Warren

 

Students edit theirs, as well as other students’ work in poetry, short stories, and illustration.  A magazine will be created and published for the school.  Students are chosen in the spring to participate in yearbook / literary arts class.  Invitation only.   All students are invited to submit entries. 
 

F109

Starts in January

Math Counts!


Sponsors: Kelly Tetreault & Marcus West
 

Students practice math challenges, develop team skills, and prepare for the nationwide competition.

 D108

Fridays 7:30

Musical Theater
 

Sponsors: Geri Collins & Lori Hafley

Students shine in this off-Broadway adventure.  Come and participate in our annual musical!  Please see the sponsors for the audition dates.

Musical performance in November. Auditions required.

C106

Meeting dates vary—see sponsor


News Crew—WWPK

 

Sponsors: Geri Collins & Jennifer DeYoung
 

Students produce and broadcast a daily news and morning announcements closed-circuit television show.  Auditions required each spring (7th grade).

 Media Center

 Every morning 7:30am

Pak Pals

Sponsor: Guy Crotsley

 

Students gain experience, knowledge and satisfaction in helping their fellow peers with their school work.  Pak Pals is a peer tutoring opportunity open to high-achieving 7th and 8th grade students.  Students must apply to be a Pak Pal.  Begins in October.

 

Media Center

Tuesday and Thursday; 3:45


Spanish


Sponsors: Susan DeLong & Kathy Brasuk
 

Students participate in numerous activities revolving around the Spanish culture.

J104

Third Tuesday 7:45

Spirit Club

Sponsor: Wagner Pierre

 

Students provide positive reinforcement to student athletics, activities and help enhance school pride. Whether you're an athlete, cheerleader, a band member or a sports fan, you are encouraged to participate in being proud of our teams, our school and the students that attend there; past, present and future through various activities.

E115

 Fridays, as needed 3:45

Student Ambassadors
Sponsor: Archie Baggett

 

Students assist with special events held at RTMS.  In their leadership role, students support the school and take pride in the spirit of the student body.  Open to 8th grade students each spring (7th grade). Must submit an application.

 C118

Ongoing


Student Government

Sponsor: Andrea Rioux
 

Students representing students in a democratically elected office.  Provides a voice to students in issues of school spirit and student activities. 

D106

To be announced 

Technology Club

Sponsors: Farah Jetha

 

Students will help design school web pages using FrontPage, Dream Weaver and Fireworks.  Students will also do a small amount of video editing in Microsoft Movie Maker.  Technology Club will begin in January; please listen for announcements on WWPK.

 TBA

Starts in January

TIP: Talent Identification Program

Sponsor: Laura Tavel

 

Students are selected through their exceptional academic performance and provided with information regarding innovative programs offered to help support the development of their optimal potential.  Open to students meeting program entrance qualifications.  Letters are sent to eligible students in September.

 I102


Yearbook

 

Sponsor: Russell Kirby
 

Student members work together to collect memories of the current school year in pictures and text.  Students are chosen to participate in yearbook.   Invitation only.

F109

Ongoing