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Art Club - Currently John Wallace has one art club for 5th graders and one for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The clubs are held after school approximately three times a month. This offers interested students a chance to have additional experiences in the area of art. Helping Hands Mentor/Mentee Program - This program targets "at-risk" youth for whom school is notan enjoyable place. The mentors provide social/emotional support by way of a friendship that includes participation in sponsored after-school events. Weightlifting - The weightlifting club is a group of 15-20 eighth graders who meet every other week in our auxiliary gym. Students are allowed to lift under the supervision of a trained Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Mr. Visone. Questions are encouraged and proper techniques are emphasized. The club is open to both boys and girls. Most of all, the weightlifting club is a fun way to work of all of that academic stress!! John Wallace Student Store - The Student Store at John Wallace has approximately 12 student workers who are in charge of opening, running and closing the school store daily. Their job requires them to be to at school before the school day starts to open up and prepare the store for business. Workers are responsible for selling all merchandise and completing all sales transactions respectfully, politely, and responsibly. Throughout the school year, the workers assist in choosing "new" items to be purchased and sold at the store. Many student workers start during an early grade and work throughout their time at Wallace. These student workers are the reason why the John Wallace Student Store is so successful! Wallace World School Newspaper - Wallace World is a student run publication that comes out once every semester! The students, ranging in grade from fifth to eighth, develop the article ideas and are responsible for researching, interviewing and publishing their articles. Along with school events, students are encouraged to write about current events and other community happenings! Through polls, editorials and even comic strips, student writers have used the Wallace World to debate different issues that are on the minds of the students at John Wallace. In addition to student chosen work, teachers are able to submit poetry, stories, essays etc… that they find impressive and worth sharing with the school. Talent Development Club - to plan and perform a Talent Show with three evening performances plus rehearsals. Stage Band - to give fifth and sixth graders the opportunity to experience jazz music and to learn some basics and fundamental tools to carry on to seventh and eighth grade jazz ensemble. Flute Club - to give flue students the opportunity to perform in a small group setting to learn the importance of playing an individual part to add to a small group. Seventh and Eighth Grade Advanced String Ensemble - to increase the repertoire and knowledge of the students. To perform chamber music and to learn and perform more difficult literature. Sixth Grade String Ensemble - to gain musical skills in performing in a small group while increasing the students knowledge of music and more advanced literature. Unified Sports - to provide a program for MR/EMR students to complete in athletics with special partners and other children throughout CT. Marine Biology Club - to foster the learning of and interest in the marine environment. Technology Club - to learn and practice advanced technology. Academic Coaching Program - to assist students with homework completion and understanding. Chess Club - to provide an opportunity for students to learn and participate with others in the game of Chess. Yearbook Club - to design a yearbook for the 8th grade students. The Student Senate is an organization which provides students opportunities to display leadership, to help other students become more involved in school activities, to improve our school, to improve communication between students and faculty, to discuss issues, to plan activities and events, to encourage new ideas, to organize fund-raisers for charity, and to represent the student body. The student senate breaks itself up into committees to organize each event for the school year. The activities that take place annually are Boxtops for Education, Tabs for Tots, Hoops for Heart, Students against Drugs/Violence, Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon, Food Drives, 4th grade orientation tours, Spirit Days and the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. At the end of the year the students plan on-going activities and programs and sponsor the 8th grade dance/celebration. For more information students can contact Mrs. Abacherli, student senate advisor. History Club |
