Buddy Club
Buddy club gives students opportunities to "buddy up" with other students on various outings throughout the year. Students also have the benefit of having a role model and peer mentor to help facilitate positive interaction within the student's peer population. The club meets twice a month and plans activities for the month. Many of our outings revolve around service projects such as raising money for organizations. In addition to doing activities we work on communicating information about changing school and community climate to one of respect for all individual differences and abilities.
Advisors:
Jackie Wocjik
Jessica Talsky
Emily Deau
Brad Posig
GMS Band
The GMS Jazz Band is an opportunity for instrumentalist to perform jazz, Latin, rock and pop tunes in a smaller musical group comprised of the traditional big band instrumentation: alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, drums and percussion. The group is open to 7th and 8th graders by audition in the second week of school and rehearses on Tuesday mornings at 7am starting the third week of school for a the full school year. This is a performance based group that plays for: school assemblies, winter and spring concerts, GMS Spaghetti Dinner, WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival, Jazz At GMS, Greendale Elementary Schools and more!
Advisor: Martin Shadd
Email: martin.shadd@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Study Club
Students that need a quiet place to study or do homework after school, students without computers or print resources at home, students who need to collaborate with other students or teachers, students who want to learn how to use software such as Keynote, Pages, iPhoto, or bibliography tools, students and teachers who need assistance from a librarian, students who want to SUCCEED IN SCHOOL... Greendale Middle School will be keeping the library open after school until 4 PM on select nights so that you can utilize the resources. Please the link of the specific dates and guidelines for the GMS Study Club that starts on September 14 and runs throughout the year.
Click here for LMC Calendar (PDF)
Click here for Study Club Brochure (PDF)
GMS Drama Club
GMS Drama Club is an introduction to the High School Theatre program for GMS students through the production of a play in the Spring of each year. Participation is open to all GMS students and is determined by auditions in late March. Rehearsals are held after school Mon-Thurs in the High School Auditorium during the month of April, with two performances, one for all GMS students and the other for parents, typically the first Friday in May. The activity is organized by the High School Theatre Director and involves a significant level of participation by High School Theatre Students who serve as mentors for the GMS students in the show.
Advisor: Eric Christiansen
Email: eric.christiansen@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Student Council
GMS Student Council, a prominent student government organization, gives students a voice in determining school activities and environment. Student Council is modeled on our representative form of government and is intended to promote leadership skills. It helps promote activities for the entire student body at Greendale Middle School and upholds the Panther P.R.I.D.E. motto. Being a member of student council is both an honor and a challenge. Members organize school dances, philanthropic fundraisers or events, teacher appreciation honors, in addition to attending council meetings and committee meetings.
To join, a student must fill out an application form and three teacher recommendation forms. This process is done in the spring for the upcoming school year.
To be eligible, representatives must be able to attend council meetings at alternating times during the school day, once per month. All members must uphold at least a 2.0 grade point average and always display high moral standards.
Student Council is a great experience for any hard working, creative, fun-loving student who can handle responsibility.
Advisors: Emily Deau and Samantha Olson
Email: emily.deau@greendale.k12.wi.us
Email: samantha.olson@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Student Council Website
GMS Engineering Club
The GMS Engineering Club provides an opportunity for students to explore aspects of engineering outside of the classroom environment. Activities will be based on the interests of club participants. Some proposed activities for the 2011-12 Engineering Club will include design and manufacturing as well as 3-D computer design and rocketry. Come experience these and other activities in the engineering club. The club will meet once a week on a day to be determined during the 3rd & 4th quarter of the school year.
Advisor: Rob Ligocki
Email: robert.ligocki@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Yearbook Club
The GMS Yearbook Club will have students work as a team to make yearbook decisions, such as the book’s theme, cover design, font choices, and page layouts. They will have the opportunity to submit photographs of school events and create pages that incorporate both graphics and stories. Students will need to show initiative, responsibility and trustworthiness to be successful in this activity. Students will strengthen skills in proofreading, computer generated design, digital photography, and working with others when producing the yearbook. Yearbook meetings will be held one day a week after school, but students are expected to attend additional meetings and work at home if needed so all deadlines are met. Due to the demand of this activity it is reserved for 8th grade students. Any 8th grade student can apply to be on the yearbook staff in September and will be chosen by the quality of the application as well as teacher recommendations. This activity runs weekly from October through March, with one additional meeting in May to view, label and sort the yearbooks.
Advisor: Sandy Speare
Email: sandy.speare@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS MathCounts
GMS MathCounts is designed to increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics. From September to early February, students meet to solve math problems in preparation for the regional MathCounts competition at MSOE.
Meeting Dates will be THURSDAYS– September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18; November 1, 8, 15; December 13; January 3, 10, 17; February 7, 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m in Room 252
Depending on results from the regional competition, students who qualify for state will continue to meet and practice for the state competition, which is held in Madison, usually in early to mid-March. Depending on the state results, students who qualify for the national competition will continue to meet to prepare for this event.
In April and May, we encourage students to attend MathCounts Club. These meetings are designed to foster a social atmosphere where students work together to do math activities, like the 24 game, Sudoku, and strategy games. These monthly meetings will be published on Ms. Smyczek’s website, posted on the student activity board, and announcements will be made.
Advisor: Laura Smyczek
Email: laura.smyczek@greendale.k12.wi.us
Teacher Website: Click Here
Intramural Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball
This coed activity, open to all MS students, is a fun, learning league with less emphasis on competition. No previous experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn and a commitment to play each time their team is scheduled. It is important to be there, so there is a complete team. Teams may be comprised of same grade OR multi-grade students, and coed or single gender. The games will be scheduled during most Mondays in November thru February with a pizza party at the end. Games begin either at 3:10 p.m., 3:45 p.m., or 4:20 p.m.. The teams will rotate. If your child needs to wait after school until the later game, they are able to do homework in the MPR. Some students do leave the building and go to the village. Please be aware of that possibility and make sure your child knows your expectations. All participants need to be back in the building in time for their game. Students may leave after their match is completed.
Your child must have an activity card to participate in this activity. These were purchased at registration, but can be purchased in the office at anytime during the year. If you have any questions, please contact me. Signups will begin in mid-October. Team signup forms and individual permission slips will be posted on the GMS website and on the student activity bulletin board. We will have an organizational meeting with all players on Monday, October 29 from 2:45-3:00 p.m. in the MPR. A final schedule will be handed out at this time. A schedule will also be posted on the school’s website.
Intramural volleyball is a good way to meet new friends, get some exercise, and be involved. We hope to have your child participate.
Buddy club gives students opportunities to "buddy up" with other students on various outings throughout the year. Students also have the benefit of having a role model and peer mentor to help facilitate positive interaction within the student's peer population. The club meets twice a month and plans activities for the month. Many of our outings revolve around service projects such as raising money for organizations. In addition to doing activities we work on communicating information about changing school and community climate to one of respect for all individual differences and abilities.
Advisors:
Jackie Wocjik
Jessica Talsky
Emily Deau
Brad Posig
GMS Band
The GMS Jazz Band is an opportunity for instrumentalist to perform jazz, Latin, rock and pop tunes in a smaller musical group comprised of the traditional big band instrumentation: alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, drums and percussion. The group is open to 7th and 8th graders by audition in the second week of school and rehearses on Tuesday mornings at 7am starting the third week of school for a the full school year. This is a performance based group that plays for: school assemblies, winter and spring concerts, GMS Spaghetti Dinner, WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival, Jazz At GMS, Greendale Elementary Schools and more!
Advisor: Martin Shadd
Email: martin.shadd@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Study Club
Students that need a quiet place to study or do homework after school, students without computers or print resources at home, students who need to collaborate with other students or teachers, students who want to learn how to use software such as Keynote, Pages, iPhoto, or bibliography tools, students and teachers who need assistance from a librarian, students who want to SUCCEED IN SCHOOL... Greendale Middle School will be keeping the library open after school until 4 PM on select nights so that you can utilize the resources. Please the link of the specific dates and guidelines for the GMS Study Club that starts on September 14 and runs throughout the year.
Click here for LMC Calendar (PDF)
Click here for Study Club Brochure (PDF)
GMS Drama Club
GMS Drama Club is an introduction to the High School Theatre program for GMS students through the production of a play in the Spring of each year. Participation is open to all GMS students and is determined by auditions in late March. Rehearsals are held after school Mon-Thurs in the High School Auditorium during the month of April, with two performances, one for all GMS students and the other for parents, typically the first Friday in May. The activity is organized by the High School Theatre Director and involves a significant level of participation by High School Theatre Students who serve as mentors for the GMS students in the show.
Advisor: Eric Christiansen
Email: eric.christiansen@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Student Council
GMS Student Council, a prominent student government organization, gives students a voice in determining school activities and environment. Student Council is modeled on our representative form of government and is intended to promote leadership skills. It helps promote activities for the entire student body at Greendale Middle School and upholds the Panther P.R.I.D.E. motto. Being a member of student council is both an honor and a challenge. Members organize school dances, philanthropic fundraisers or events, teacher appreciation honors, in addition to attending council meetings and committee meetings.
To join, a student must fill out an application form and three teacher recommendation forms. This process is done in the spring for the upcoming school year.
To be eligible, representatives must be able to attend council meetings at alternating times during the school day, once per month. All members must uphold at least a 2.0 grade point average and always display high moral standards.
Student Council is a great experience for any hard working, creative, fun-loving student who can handle responsibility.
Advisors: Emily Deau and Samantha Olson
Email: emily.deau@greendale.k12.wi.us
Email: samantha.olson@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Student Council Website
GMS Engineering Club
The GMS Engineering Club provides an opportunity for students to explore aspects of engineering outside of the classroom environment. Activities will be based on the interests of club participants. Some proposed activities for the 2011-12 Engineering Club will include design and manufacturing as well as 3-D computer design and rocketry. Come experience these and other activities in the engineering club. The club will meet once a week on a day to be determined during the 3rd & 4th quarter of the school year.
Advisor: Rob Ligocki
Email: robert.ligocki@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS Yearbook Club
The GMS Yearbook Club will have students work as a team to make yearbook decisions, such as the book’s theme, cover design, font choices, and page layouts. They will have the opportunity to submit photographs of school events and create pages that incorporate both graphics and stories. Students will need to show initiative, responsibility and trustworthiness to be successful in this activity. Students will strengthen skills in proofreading, computer generated design, digital photography, and working with others when producing the yearbook. Yearbook meetings will be held one day a week after school, but students are expected to attend additional meetings and work at home if needed so all deadlines are met. Due to the demand of this activity it is reserved for 8th grade students. Any 8th grade student can apply to be on the yearbook staff in September and will be chosen by the quality of the application as well as teacher recommendations. This activity runs weekly from October through March, with one additional meeting in May to view, label and sort the yearbooks.
Advisor: Sandy Speare
Email: sandy.speare@greendale.k12.wi.us
GMS MathCounts
GMS MathCounts is designed to increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics. From September to early February, students meet to solve math problems in preparation for the regional MathCounts competition at MSOE.
Meeting Dates will be THURSDAYS– September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18; November 1, 8, 15; December 13; January 3, 10, 17; February 7, 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m in Room 252
Depending on results from the regional competition, students who qualify for state will continue to meet and practice for the state competition, which is held in Madison, usually in early to mid-March. Depending on the state results, students who qualify for the national competition will continue to meet to prepare for this event.
In April and May, we encourage students to attend MathCounts Club. These meetings are designed to foster a social atmosphere where students work together to do math activities, like the 24 game, Sudoku, and strategy games. These monthly meetings will be published on Ms. Smyczek’s website, posted on the student activity board, and announcements will be made.
Advisor: Laura Smyczek
Email: laura.smyczek@greendale.k12.wi.us
Teacher Website: Click Here
Intramural Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball
This coed activity, open to all MS students, is a fun, learning league with less emphasis on competition. No previous experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn and a commitment to play each time their team is scheduled. It is important to be there, so there is a complete team. Teams may be comprised of same grade OR multi-grade students, and coed or single gender. The games will be scheduled during most Mondays in November thru February with a pizza party at the end. Games begin either at 3:10 p.m., 3:45 p.m., or 4:20 p.m.. The teams will rotate. If your child needs to wait after school until the later game, they are able to do homework in the MPR. Some students do leave the building and go to the village. Please be aware of that possibility and make sure your child knows your expectations. All participants need to be back in the building in time for their game. Students may leave after their match is completed.
Your child must have an activity card to participate in this activity. These were purchased at registration, but can be purchased in the office at anytime during the year. If you have any questions, please contact me. Signups will begin in mid-October. Team signup forms and individual permission slips will be posted on the GMS website and on the student activity bulletin board. We will have an organizational meeting with all players on Monday, October 29 from 2:45-3:00 p.m. in the MPR. A final schedule will be handed out at this time. A schedule will also be posted on the school’s website.
Intramural volleyball is a good way to meet new friends, get some exercise, and be involved. We hope to have your child participate.
For more
information contact:
Jessica Talsky
Associate Principal,
6-8 Activities Director
(414) 423-2800, ext. 3020
e-mail: jessica.talsky@greendale.k12.wi.us
information contact:
Jessica Talsky
Associate Principal,
6-8 Activities Director
(414) 423-2800, ext. 3020
e-mail: jessica.talsky@greendale.k12.wi.us