JFK After School Clubs to 3:15 pm

001 Advanced 6th grade Strings Club When: Mondays October—April Where: TBD Teacher: R. Whinnem 002 Advanced 7th & 8th grade Strings Club When: Thursdays October—April Where: TBD Teacher: R. Whinnem 003 Board Game Club Do you enjoy playing board games? Come join the board game club, which will meet on select Thursdays in the months of October, November, and December. Play some of your favorite retro and millennial games. If you have questions, see Mrs. Munafo or Ms. Fleming in the administration wing. When: October 12, 26; November 9, 30 & December 14 Where: TBD Teachers: H. Munafo, H. Fleming 004 Brainard Team Echo Newsletter Club Students will generate a monthly newsletter featuring standout accomplishments from the Brainard Team. When: Mondays Where: 12 R Teacher: L. Ewing 005 Cookies for Camouflage This is a baking club designed to bake cookies for soldiers overseas. When: Wednesdays Where: TBD Teachers: P. Millar, H. Teraila, D. Dejordy 006 Creative Writing Club Students interested in writing creatively together. When: TBD Where: 18R Teacher: S. Chadbourne

007 Cool Coloring Club Relax and color some cool and interesting designs. When: Wednesday Where: ADM-1. Teacher: L. Alpert, N. Wright 008 Diversity Club The Diversity Club will be dedicated to celebrating the diversity (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, etc.) among our student body, families, and staff, to promote tolerance. The aim of the club will be as follows: give students a safe place to talk about issues surrounding diversity in their own lives; to celebrate the diversity in our school community; to educate the school population about issues of diversity and tolerance; and to combat acts of intolerance that we come across in our school. When: Mondays starting 9/25 Where: Innovation Lab Teacher: H. Song, A. Szydlowski, J. Cerrato, C. Thibadeau

JFK After School 2017-2018 Administered by ERfC in partnership with JFK Middle School

Available to all JFK Middle School Students

JFK After School Center

Activities are provided from 2:30 to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday—Flexible Schedule Available

101—Homework Support Want to complete your homework after school? Need help sometimes with certain subjects? At JFK After School, homework help is available Monday through Thursday. Be ready for the next school day and improve your grades. Begin or complete your homework for more free relaxing time in the evening. You have access to the computer lab for research and projects. Instructors include certified teachers and volunteers from local colleges. Meets: Monday - Thursday from 2:45-3:10 and 3:15-4:30 pm Location: Cafeteria 102—Oven Masters Do you have a passion for cooking? Learn cooking techniques and all about nutritional value of the recipes you prepare. Everything is made from scratch. Tasting is a must! Complete your cooking journey with a collection of new recipes. Meets: Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:30pm Location: Black wing Instructor: Elizabeth Musinus, Miller Farms/Enfield ShopRite 103—Digital Photography Come learn the basics of digital photography and editing. There are all sorts of photo design challenges to help you find new ways to frame the world you see. Gets hands-on experience using professional equipment and creating a digital portfolio. Meets: Mondays 4:00 – 5:30pm Location: Black Wing Computer Lab Instructor: Evan Goodchild, Media Specialist 104—After School Sports Students play a variety of team sports as well as individual sports with an instructor with a strong physical education background. Each week, students try out a new challenging sports activity! Meets: Mondays 4:00 – 5:30 pm Location: Gym Instructor: Ben Sulewski 105 – Kidz Write Working with a team, create and self-publish a book for First Readers Association of Enfield. Published books will be distributed at First Readers Ceremonies in 2018. Join the team in designing, writing, and illustrating a book. Book signing opportunities are also available at the ceremonies. Books will be available for purchase on Amazon. Meets: Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm Location: Blue Wing Instructor: Published author, J. Monkeys 106—Comic Book Creations All of the Hollywood Superhero Blockbuster movies started with a simple story written and drawn in boxes on a page. Learn how the masters put together their comic books and create a comic universe of your own in this digital media club. You will use the software program ComicLife, your own creativity, and comic book templates to create your own work. Meets: Fridays 4:00 – 5:30 pm Location: Black Wing Computer Lab Instructor: Evan Goodchild, Media Specialist

107 – A Journey through Art In this activity, students will use a variety of mediums to tell their own story and explore family connections and bonds. Using self-drying clay, students will craft a family sculpture and use photos to design a collage in the shape of a heart. The collage can include pictures from their childhood, family members, friends, pets, and items they consider to special them. Students will also produce a self-portrait on how they see themselves, using expressive colors. Meets: Fridays 4:00 – 5:30 pm Location: Blue Wing Instructor: Francheska Matos-Cruz 108—I Contact Enhance your communication skills and have fun in a series of cooperative games and team building activities. Students work together to increase their communication skills and learn to function without a cell phone or other electronics. Meets: Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30pm Location: Gym Instructor: Jay Potter 109 – Graphic Designs Unlock your inner designer! Using online software, learn to create posters, logos, album and magazine covers. Explore the world of graphic design and see how designs affect everything around us from the clothes we wear to the websites that we browse. Meets: Wednesdays 4:00pm – 5:30 pm Location: Black Wing Computer Lab Instructor: Evan Goodchild

How to Register for a Club

To register, use the attendance permission form on the inside of

this Club Newsletter. All completed forms go to homeroom teachers. All clubs operating from when the bell rings to 3:15 pm are offered at no cost. Students attending activities at the JFK After School Center (listed on the back side), must register online at www.erfcinc.org. These activities are offered on a sliding fee schedule .Students can participate in the JFK After School Center following the clubs offered by teachers or sport activities. Choose the days and times that work best with your schedule.

The activities outlined below are offered at the JFK After School Center. Students can join JFK After School after activities with teachers, or sport activities. All JFK Middle School students are welcome to participate.

To register, complete an online application at www.erfcinc.org or call 860-253-9935 for more information.

The JFK After School Center

is provided in partnership with ERfC and JFK Middle School.

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Dear JFK Families,

We are fortunate to partner with our teachers and ERfC again this year to offer a variety of academic, enrichment and recreational activities for JFK students. Many clubs and activities have been added and some happen right after school, up to6:00 PM. With the expanded number of activities, JFK students have a safe place to go after school to active with

friends.

Take a close look at the newsletter. There are many activities to choose from at JFK After School. I’m sure you will find something of interest that motivates, challenges, and excites your children. This year, I am asking that you go

online to www.erfcinc.org to enroll your children

in expanded activities at JFK After School. Enrollment is open anytime during the school year. In order for us to continue receiving funding to keep fees (for certain activities) as low as possible, it is important that we have data showing how many kids are involved in afterschool activities and what activities they enjoy. For the safety of all students and staff, it also helps us keep track of who is in the building after school. We do have a late bus at 3:15 for students on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Encourage your kids to participate in activities after 3:15 to take advantage of many learning opportunities. I hope your children will take advantage of

all we have to offer afterschool. Studies show

that students involved in high-quality afterschool programs have better grades, higher rates of homework completion, increased responsibility, and a better attitude toward school and learning. A growing body of evidence also shows that the afterschool approach to learning contributes to work-ready skills such as team work, problem-solving, critical thinking, healthy decision making. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe and engaged afterschool. Feel free to contact me or ERfC (860-253-9935 or email info@erfc.us) if you have questions. My very best,

Steve Sargalski

A Note from the JFK Middle School Principal . . .

The JFK After School Center A safe place for kids to be with friends.

Watch for our new ERfC After School Catalogs

—October, January and March— Every JFK student can

participate in JFK After School All activities begin in the cafeteria.

Healthy snacks everyday.

Flexible schedules. Discounts for enrolling multiple children.

A sliding fee schedule based on income and limited financial assistance is available.

Care 4 Kids Army Fee Assistance (AFA) Program

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009 Dungeons & Dragons Club Play D&D and have fun! When: Listen for announcements for start date. Where: 4R Teacher: J. Willis 010 Film Club Watch and discuss classic films. When: Last Thursday of Every Month Where: 19R Teacher: J. Unghire, A. Tracy 011 Flag/Touch Football Play football, be part of a team and have some fun! When: Starts September 26th and meets on Mondays for 6 weeks. Where: Fields Teachers: M. Misseri, D.Berkey, F. Provencher, S.Novak, G.Baliki, M.Nelson, B.Delaney M.Baldwin, B.Evans, R.Gina, J. Bouchard 012 Game Club Teachers and students bring in board games to play during this fun-filled afternoon! Bring a friend! When: Winter Months Where: TBD Teachers: J. Behling, P.Page J.Gaudette 013 Get Fit for a Cause Club Get fit and raise money for a worthy cause. When: Wednesdays Where: TBD Teacher: P. Estes, M. Tiroletto, R. Clarity 014 Hale Team Homework Club When: Thursdays Where: TBD Teachers: K. Fitzgerald, S. Cianci, M. Desrosier 015 Independent Reading Club Silent independent reading of a book of your choosing. When: TBD Teacher: R. Grigley 016 Jane’s Team Jane’s Team is a club that sponsors various activities to fundraise for the American Cancer Society. Members in good standing in the spring will be eligible to attend the Relay for Life in Suffield in June. When: Wednesdays Monthly Where: TBD Teacher: Mrs. Fawthrop, S. Gorman, S. Mayo, A. Szydlowski, L. Alpert 017 JFK Craft Club The JFK Craft Club creates different crafts throughout the year. Members of the Craft Club work in groups to make seasonal crafts for home, friends, and family. There is a limit of 25 students for the club and students are encouraged to bring a friend. Students can choose which craft meetings they would like to attend depending on the craft that will be made during that particular meeting. At times, there may be a visiting crafter who will lead the group. When: 3 times a year by announcements Where: TBD Teachers: S. Gorman, C. Reitz , C. Munroe 018 JFK Color Guard The JFK Color Guard marches in the Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day parades with the JFK Patriot Band. Students will rehearse a flag routine to perform during the parade. Students must be able to participate in the parades to be a member of the club. Late bus passes will be available. When: Wednesday &Thursday September 20 - October 11 & May for parades Where: TBD Teachers: K. Fitzsimmons 019 Kosciuszko Team Homework Club When: Day set weekly Where: TBD Teacher: J. Gaudette, M. Tiroletto, P. Page, A. Tracy

020 JFK Drama Club The JFK Drama Club puts on one musical each year, typically in the spring. Students can get involved as actors, chorus members, hair/make-up artists and stage crew. This year's show will be revealed in the late fall and preparations will begin in early December. When: Starts Mid-November through May Where: Auditorium/Cafeteria Teachers: K. Fitzsimons, K. Jacques 021 Math Counts Math Club When: Wednesdays Where: TBD Teacher: D. Hill 022 Middle School Regional Music Festival Solo Audition Coaching When: Thursdays, September - November for auditions. Thursdays January - March for Concert Festival. Where: TBD Teacher: T. Carne 023 Mindfulness Club This club will discuss causes of stress and anxiety and how it affects us. We will also work on skills to help alleviate stress and anxiety. When: Starting in January Where: Guidance Conference Room Teachers: K. Garvey, C. Munroe 024 Mural Club The club will make all of the murals and backdrops for the JFK drama club. When: Spring Where: TBD Teacher: Ms. Pascoe 025 North Team Homework Club When: Mondays Teachers: J. Carra, T. Farrell 026 Percussion/Guitar Ensemble Scheduled is designed to involve the most amount of students; ie: based on student interest/availability. Where and When: Listen to morning announcements 027 Rachel's Challenge Club Be a part of enhancing JFK school culture with acts of kindness When: One Wednesdays a month Where: Library Teachers: E. Beebe, D. Gilbert, J. Carrigan, K. Bordien, L. Scordato, K. Mitchell, K. Fitzgerald 028 Rock Band Club Small band/club playing Rock Music. When: By Announcement Where: TBD Teacher: J. Giacchi 029 Scrabble Club Join teachers from the Mayo Team to play a game of scrabble! When: 3rdThursday of the month Where: 19W Teachers: S. Mayo, S.Chadbourne, R.Scavotto 030 Sculpture Club Creating large group sculptures using recycled objects. When: Late Fall/Winter Where: 21R Teachers: A. Kulinski and J. Young 031 Select Band This group varies from year to year depending on student interest and ability. Can be anywhere from 5-40 players. Students must have 2 years or more experience and must commit to 10-12 afterschool or evening rehearsals. When: 3rd & 4th Quarter Where: JFK Band Room Teacher: J. Power 032 Sixth Grade Math Help Club Get additional help with Math assignments and concepts. When: Wednesdays, October - May Where: Room will be announced

Teachers: H. Wasileski, H. Delap, A. Rieck and K. Worden 033 Select Woodwind Ensemble This group varies from year to year depending on student interest and ability. Can be anywhere from 5-40 players. Students must have 2 years or more experience and must commit to 10-12 afterschool or evening rehearsals. Scheduled accordingly to involve the most number of students based on student interest and availability. When: 1st and 2nd Quarter Where: JFK Band Room Teacher: J. Power 034 Ski Club The JFK Ski Club gives students the opportunity to learn and participate in the winter sport of skiing or snowboarding. Students will have the opportunity to take lessons, rent ski/snowboard equipment and purchase lift tickets. Transportation to and from the mountain will be provided to and from JFK on a coach bus. The students will leave JFK at 3PM and return approximately around 9:30 PM . When: Every Friday for 5 weeks starting January 5th through February 2nd. Our first informational meeting will be in October. Teacher: J. Bouchard, S. Fix 035 South Team Homework Club When: M, W, Th Where: TBD Teachers: C. Humber, A. Rinaldi, L. Littlejohn, R. Clarity 036 Trading Card Club Play/Trade- Yugiouh, Pokemon, Magic & Card Wars. When: 3rd Thursdays of the month starting 9/21 Teacher: L. Burt Where: Library 037 Tennis Club When: Mondays weather permitting Fall/Spring Where: Tennis Courts

Teachers: K. Fawthrop, M. Hines, J. Connick, T. Michaud 038 Ultimate Frisbee Club Quick organized games. When: Late Fall / Early Spring Where: TBD Teacher: B. Zawodniak 039 Walking Club Light exercise Where: TBD When: 1 Wednesday / month. First 8 weeks of school. Teachers: C. Reitz, C. Munroe, S. Gorman 040 Wallop Team Homework Club When: Wednesdays Where: TBD Teacher: S. Groman, C. Munroe 041 Yearbook Club Students will assist in all aspects of putting together the school yearbook, photography, design, and sales. Students will promote yearbook sales by making posters and distributing yearbook information along with taking photos for the yearbook. When: TBD Where: TBD

JFK After School Clubs to 3:15 pm

JFK After School Clubs to 3:15 pm

JFK AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS PARENT PERMISSION FORM

I give permission for my child to participate in JFK After School Clubs until 3:15. All completed forms must be returned to homeroom teachers before students can participate. To participate in after school activities provided by ERfC (The JFK After School Center), parents must register online at www.erfcinc.org. ____________________________ _____________ Student Name (Print) Grade & House _____________________ _____________________________________ Home or Cell # Contact Email

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Check each Club number that your child plans to attend until 3:15 on Monday,

Wednesday and/or Thursday. See the back of flyer for additional

extended after school activities offered Monday- Friday from 2:30 to 6:00 pm.

I give consent for ERfC to receive, and the Enfield Public Schools (EPS) to provide, the following educational records: report cards, state and district assessments, and state testing. Such specific educational records may be disclosed for the purpose of ERfC providing educational support and assistance to my child, evaluating my child's academic progress and improvement, and evaluating the impact of the program on student achievement.

I also give my consent for ERfC to provide EPS with information obtained about my child such as ERfC After School attendance, demographics, and support needs. I also understand and give consent for ERfC to discuss my child's support needs with EPS teachers and or other EPS officials.

I further give my consent to ERfC to share these specific educational records within ERfC to provide educational support and assistance, financial assistance, and to provide information to organizations that fund ERfC for JFK After School, for purposes of determining continued funding.

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Parent Signature Date

Additional Clubs are provided at the JFK After School Center

at the end of the school day to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday

Flexible schedules available (See back page for complete listing)