Do you want to make a difference with your peers? If so, peer leadership may be right for you.
AWARE (Advocating Wellness thru Addiction Resources & Education) is a leadership group that focuses on making healthy choices about vaping, tobacco, alcohol and drug use. AWARE will hold an information session on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:45 AM in Room D-1. PRIDE (Peers Respecting Individual Differences Everyday.) is a peer leadership group that focuses on bullying prevention and creating a safe and respectful school climate. PRIDE will hold an information session on Wednesday October 3rd at 7:45 AM in Room D-1. You may email Mrs. Mahler with any questions about AWARE or PRIDE.
TOPS members will be listed on the TOPS bulletin board in the Commons on Tuesday, October 2nd. Please be sure to check your email for upcoming events from Miss Ferreri.
Do you like learning about different places? Do you like competing and playing games to learn more? Geography Club is for you! We meet on Thursdays after school to prepare for the National Geographic Bee. The first meeting will be Thursday, October 4 after school in Mrs. Jefopoulos's room, D19. Pick up a permission slip from D19 by October 2 to join.
The final day of the Drama Club auditions for this year's play "Sherlock Holmes and the 1st Baker Street Irregular" are being held today from 3:15 - 5:00 sharp in Music 1. You must sign up to audition and get materials to prepare on the bulletin board outside C13. See or email Mrs. Presuto or Mrs. Baker with questions.
The first meeting of STAR (Students Together Achieving Respect) will be NEXT Thursday, Oct 4th in Room D-29. The goal of STAR is to promote positive school climate through a variety of fun activities, and is open to all students throughout the year. The weekly meetings will be at 7:45 AM on Thursdays, but even if you cannot come every week, you are welcome to join! If you have any questions, contact Mr. Heck or Mrs. Mahler.
The final auditions for the Drama Club production of "Sherlock Holmes and the 1st Baker Street Irregular" are being held today from 3:15 - 5:00 sharp in Music 1. See or email Mrs. Presuto or Mrs. Baker with questions.
A week from today, the HMS newspaper - *The Word* - will hold its first meeting of the year in room C4, from 7:30 until 8:15am. We need student writers who are willing to cover all types of news -- from school dances and athletic events to movie reviews and horoscopes. If you are interested in joining our club and seeing your words in print, please email either Mrs. McManus or Mrs. Simons to reserve a spot at our meeting. We hope to see you next week!
Did you ever think you might want to be a teacher? Would you like to learn what is involved in producing the lessons that seem so seamless and enjoyable? If you've ever thought that maybe, just maybe, you might want to be a teacher, then the Future Educators of America club is for you. Interested students will each be matched with a teacher and work one-on-one, helping with the behind-the-scenes things that teachers do! Ask your homeroom teacher for a sign up sheet, or stop by room D-3 to pick one up. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome!
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