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MADISON JUNIOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS AND SPORTS
Clubs and activities typically meet after school from 2:45 - 3:10. Some meetings may be scheduled during advisory period or before school. All times are announced during daily advisory and then posted on the bulletin outside the main office.
Listed below is the list of extracurricular activities available at MJS with the advisor's name.
Administrators' Council: comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, meets monthly with the principal and assistant principal to discuss student issues. The selection process takes place in the fall. Students who are members in good standing may remain on the council for their 8th grade year. Advisor: Mr. Lampa, Ms. Sherrin.
Bill of Rights: ensures that the MJS Bill of Rights is upheld and not violated. In conjunction with the Student Council, the group raises awareness of Random Acts of Kindness and
ensures that any student who feels a right has been infringed upon is heard. Advisors: Ms. Kirkland, Ms. Skordinsky
Book Club: open to all students, and meets weekly in the library from 2:43-3:15 p.m. Students read selected books and enjoy theme-related activities. Interested students are encouraged to participate for the full year, but can also join on a book-by-book basis. Advisor: Mrs. Cavallo.
Cavalier (school newspaper): is published four times a year at approximately the end of each marking period. Students write articles either individually or with a partner, and topics range from world news to school news to entertainment. Some of the staff members also work on layout.
Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation: learns about solving conflicts peacefully. This student team teaches MJS peers how to use the Win/Win system for resolving conflicts, presents to 5th graders in the Madison elementary schools and teaches children outside the district how to implement our Win/Win system. The team also does an introductory presentation to parents on Conflict Resolution Night in November. Advisor: Senor Wiley.
Drama and Musical: give students a chance to participate on stage as actors, singers or dancers, or behind the scenes as part of the running stage crew, lighting crew or props and costumes crew. Fall production tryouts are held early in the school year and spring production tryouts are held later in the year.
Jazz Band 7 & 8: meets weekly from 7:05-7:50am(day TBA). This group performs at school and community events. Students learn jazz, rock and Latin styles, as well as improvisation techniques. Many ER Jazz Band students go on to play in the MHS Jazz Bands. Advisor: Mr. Sabatino.
Literary Magazine: Reflections, published each spring presents student poetry, short stories and essays written in conjunction with their language arts classes.
Project Green Team: is an organization of students who share the passion and motivation to conserve and improve our environment. Our activities and fund raisers are primarily focused on making our Earth a better place. We like to think that every day is Earth Day, and want to help others think the same way.
Robotics: Robotics club is open to all students in grades 6-8 and is a great way to meet new people. Participants can be a part of the club which meets regularly every Thursday after school until 4:00. Members also have the option of joining the team that will compete with other schools in the First Lego League. Club members will comlete challenge activities throughout the year using LEGO Mindstorms to construct creative and functional robots.
Student Council: engages in community service activities, organizes social functions and acts as a voice for the students of MJS. All MJS students are members of the Student Council. Council elections for officers and representatives take place in the spring for the following year’s 8th grade positions and in September for incoming 6th and 7th graders. (see school handbook for details). Click here to learn morel.Advisors: Mr. Finkelstein & Ms. Bauer
Yearbook: Crossroads, is published at the end of the school year. The staff consists of 8th grade students, with application forms going to 7th graders in May for the following year. The only requirement is to be responsible for getting the work done on schedule. Students are asked to obtain two teacher signatures to confirm that the student is responsible enough to join the staff. Weekly meetings are typically at 7:15 a.m.
Sports - Click here to visit the Athletics webpage
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