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Selected clubs for the 2020-2021 school year will begin virtually. Please check back regularly for additional information!
African American Culture Club
The African American Culture Club is open to all students interested in learning more about historical and contemporary topics regarding African American students.
Day(s): Third Friday of the month
Time: 7:55-8:20 am
Location: Audion
Sponsor: Mr. Weeks
*currently not meeting
Art Club
Students will work independently and collaboratively on projects using a variety of media and techniques. Art Club will be available to the first 20 students who sign up outside of Room 107 every art club day. You must sign up every week to stay. If school is closed, art club will be made up on Wednesday the same week.
Day(s): Monday for Grades 5&6, Tuesday for Grades 7&8
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 107
Sponsor: Mrs. Maikits
*currently not meeting
Community Service
Community Service Club provides opportunities for students to work together in service to school & community, to develop leadership potential, and to foster development of strong moral character.
Days and Time vary
Location: 815
Sponsor: Mrs. Wilson
*currently not meeting
Forensics
Forensics, in the formal sense of the word, refers to public debates or formal argumentation suitable for a court of law. Forensics at the middle school level, provides an opportunity for students to be involved in various forms of public speaking and compete at the Chester County Forensics Tournament in the spring.
*currently not meeting
French Club
French club is open to all students interested in learning more about French culture and language in a relaxed environment.
Day(s): Thursday
Time: 3:15 – 4:10 pm
Location: 809
Sponsor: Mme. Braun and Mme. Blair
*currently not meeting
Homework Club
Homework club provides an opportunity for students to do their work in the school environment with the support of a teacher and access to valuable resources for work completion.
Day(s): Monday-Wednesday
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Grade(s): 5-8
Sponsors:
Mrs. Pettia – Mon, room 808
Ms. Kapadia – Tue, room 811
Mrs. Pettia – Wed, room 808
Mr. DiMarino - Thu, room 612
*currently not meeting
Junior Model UN
Junior Model UN is an academically challenging club that introduces students to the world of international relations and diplomacy. The application process begins in late-November and meetings for selected students will begin in December.
*currently not meeting
Mathcounts 6
Mathcounts is national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Location: 812
Sponsor: Mrs. Long
*currently not meeting
Mathcounts 7/8
Mathcounts is national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.
Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 3:15 – 4:10 pm
Location: 812
Sponsor: Mrs. Long
*currently not meeting
Math Madness
Math Madness is a weekly online math competition. Team members will meet once per week to compete during the Fall.
Day(s): Monday
Time: 3:20 – 4:00 pm
Location: 610
Sponsor: Mr. Gratton
*currently not meeting
Multicultural Club
The Multicultural Club provides an opportunity for students in grades 5-8 to meet every other week with other students who are interested in promoting awareness of and appreciation for different cultures.
*currently not meeting
My School in Motion Club
Interested students will participate in activities to generate participation and enthusiasm within the school community for the goals of the ‘My School in Motion’ grant program. Walking or biking groups, organizing inter-school challenges, audits of walking and biking routes to the VFMS, talks from Transportation Planning professionals…and other creative activities.
Day: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 7:45am-8:15am
Location: School library
Sponsor: Mrs. Davison
*currently not meeting
Newspaper Club
Newspaper Club is open to any student with an interest in learning how to seek news stories, complete interviews, gather facts, and compose news articles to be published in our school newspaper, The Forger. Students are expected to, use multiple resources to write about school events as assigned, properly complete the editing, revising, and saving process, and meet all deadlines for rough and final drafts.
Day: Monday
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Location: Library
Sponsor: Mr. Eickhoff
*currently not meeting
Prism
All students are welcome to discuss topics of social life at VFMS and ways to support each other and the VFMS community. Prism is a student-led club
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 613
Sponsor: Mr. Hampton and Mrs. Hannigan
*currently not meeting
Reading Olympics
Provides an opportunity for students in grades, 5,6,7, or 8, who enjoy reading to meet every other week with other avid readers. Students will read books in teams and represent Valley Forge Middle School in a country-wide competition where they will answer questions about the books they have read.
Day: Thursday (every other)
Time: 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Location: Room 616
Sponsor: Mr. Ruggeri
*currently not meeting
Robotics 5/6
Students will be introduced to the concepts and technologies used in robitics through the VEX IQ system. Students will also experience problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, and collaboration.
Day: Wednesday (Session 1 - Oct 23-Dec 18/Session 2 - Jan-Feb)
Time: 3:20 – 4:30 pm
Location: Room 610
Sponsor: Mr. Gratton and Mr. Sola
*currently not meeting
Robotics 7/8
Students will be introduced to the concepts and technologies used in robitics through the VEX EDR system. Students will also experience problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, and collaboration.
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:20 – 4:30 pm
Location: Room 713
Sponsor: Ms. McDonough
*currently not meeting
Running Club
Running Club is open to any student in grades 5-8 with an interest in running. No previous experience is needed and all ability levels are welcome. Students should bring a change of clothes and sneakers for each club meeting.
Day: Wednesday (Sept. 25-Oct. 30)
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 609
Sponsor: Ms. Young and Mrs. Busciacco
*currently not meeting
Science Olympiad Club
Team competition in which students compete in events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3:20 – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 704
Sponsor: Mr. D. Viviani
*currently not meeting
Winter Chess Club
Chess club is open to any students in grades 5-8. The club is designed to give kids an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve tactical skills, and enjoy competition against peers. There are no tournaments or official competitions. All levels are welcome. Club runs January-March.
Days: Tuesday – starting January 14th
Time: 3:10-4:00 PM
Location: Room 817
Sponsor: Mr. Prothero
*currently not meeting
Yoga Club
Yoga club is open to any students in grades 5-8. Yoga club offers students a chance to learn and practice yoga together. It is an opportunity to slow down after the school day to learn basic yoga poses which can help reduce stress and increase flexibility and strength. Students need to bring their own yoga mat.
Days: Tuesday – starting January 14th
Time: 3:15-4PM
Location: Cafeteria
Sponsors: Ms. McGarrigle & Mrs. Vandegrift
*currently not meeting
