After School Program

(Tuesday) Come join us in building high quality, educational
play that builds self-confidence and problem-solving skills. Every class is a fun,
enriching experience for your child that fosters teamwork and collaboration. It also
sparks imagination in a safe enriching environment where your child will expand their
creativity and imagination. Legos will be provided BUT if your child chooses to bring
their own Legos, the school will not be responsible for lost or misplaced Lego pieces. A
Lego movie will be playing during the session and students will have access to
popcorn. Come join the classic bricks loved by generations of children. Limit: 20
students (Mr. Bogacz)

(Wednesday) Would you like to learn new ways to use the exercise
equipment in the wellness room? This club is designed to not only get students active,
but also to help promote healthy living and physical fitness in a fun and positive
environment thus increasing our students’ health as well as their self-esteem. Come
exercise, get fit, hang out and have some fun! Limit: 16 students (Mrs. Kennedy)

(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Students will have the
opportunity to complete their homework in a quiet atmosphere where your child will
have access to a variety of teachers available for assistance. Our mission statement for
the homework club is to reinforce students’ skills and self-esteem. Our staff will work
to better prepare the students and help them to achieve their potential. No limit (Mr.
Morrison & Mrs. Laydon)

(Thursday) Have you ever wanted
to learn how to cook or wanted to explore some new recipes? Then this is the club for
you! Start your culinary adventure by joining today! Learn the tricks of the trade and
the fundamentals of cooking to become a kitchen wizard. Best of all, you will be able
to sample what you make! Caution - Food Allergy – Various cooking ingredients will be
used in this club. If you have a food allergy, you MUST use caution when signing up.
Higher fee due to supplies.
First come first serve for this club so don’t wait!
Limit: 18 students (Ms. Ducharme & Mr. Bogacz)

(Wednesday) This activity will take place indoors and
outdoors (if weather allows). Structured popular weekly activities will take place such
as pickleball, capture the flag, flag football, homerun derby, floor hockey, basketball
and a few others will be played. This program is fun, competitive, and open to all
students with different athletic backgrounds. Sneakers are required to participate.
Come put your skills to the test and have some fun! (Mr. Bogacz) Limit: 30 students

(Tuesday) Students will have time for individual exploration of creative
processes through the use of drawing materials, as well as some paint and clay use.
Material focus will vary from week to week and there will be some group lessons as
well as individual time for sketchbook drawing and art journaling. Students should
bring their own pencils, sketchbooks or notebooks for drawing/doodling if so desired.
Paint/clay will be provided by the school. Limit 15 Students (Mr. Wilhelm)

(Tuesday) The goal is to help students develop a healthy lifestyle
through running. Running club is perfect for students who like to run or want to run for
fun. It can also help students get into shape for other sports and provide them with
additional conditioning. We will also learn how to properly stretch and warm-up for a
run and how to cool down and recover. Limit: 20 students (Mrs. Leydon)

(Tuesday) No supplies or experience needed! Come learn the art of
Origami and create animals, flowers, and many other shapes. You will have something
to bring home after every session! Come be creative and have some fun. Limit: 16
Students (Ms. Banks)

(Thursday) Are you are looking to improve your footwork and
agility skills? Then this is the club for you! Come learn some new skills and master the
ones you already possess. Come put your skills to the test in modified soccer games.
All skill levels are welcome. Limit 16 Students (Mrs. Leydon)

(Thursday) Movie club is centered around watching quality films.
Through movie club students are provided the opportunity to be part of something
fun, creative, and sociable while enhancing their analysis skills to better
understanding the film and filmmaker’s intentions. Movies selected are typically award
winning and rated accordingly for middle school viewers. Students will have the
opportunity to share reviews. Food and beverages are encouraged. Popcorn will be
provided for your enjoyment so come have some fun!
Limit: 20 students (Mrs. Perry)

(Tuesday) Get together with friends and play some competitive
basketball! This club is designed to teach young participants about basketball skills,
sportsmanship, and team concepts. Each week students will focus on doing fun drills,
activities, and games to improve dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. Athletes will
also play some 3 vs 3 games as well as some full court 5 vs 5. Never played? Not a
problem! We will also play activities that can be modified to challenge all levels.
Whether you want a space to work cooperatively and focus on improvement or space
to compete with your friends, this club will get everyone involved. Come have some
fun! Limit: 16 students (Mr. Diaz)

MESMS has a Gay Straight Alliance called Spectrum, open to all
students! Straight, gay, lesbian, transgender, and questioning students will get to
know one another and work to make MESMS a supportive and fun environment
for all. The group will be supported by Ms. Seigel, Guidance Counselor.
Spectrum will meet Wednesdays before school, starting at 7:30am, in the
Student Support Center. Please email Katherine Seigel
(kvsiegel@shschools.com) with any questions. The first meeting will take place
on October 2nd, 2024.