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When is the first info session? (Date and time.)Grades Name of Activity Advisor Advisor Email When does the club regularly meet? What is the club/sport/activity about? Links and other info
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The Week of Feb 27thK-4Chess ClubMike Brownmbrown@lccsnj.orgEach student will have one session on either Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday. These sessions will run from 3:30-4:15. If demand is super high, there might be a 4:15-5:00 session offered on one or more of those days as well. Students will learn many things from the basics... the names of the pieces, how they move, and what their point values are, the coordinates used to name the squares, how the pieces move and capture... to some more advanced topics, such as en passant, castling, and some opening move sequences. More advanced students might delve into tactics... forks, skewers, discoveries, pins, etc... and are welcome to challenge each other to live games "over the board" or on their school chromebooks.www.chesskid.com (beginners/intermediate students)
Sign up form will be sent out in February
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Starting September 28th for K-2, October 5th for 3-5K-5Science ClubMike Leemlee@lccsnj.orgWednesdays 3:30pm-4:45pm every other Wed. for K-2 and 3-5A weekly club which alternates weeks between grades K-2 and 3-5 exploring topics of interest in terms of science. There will be a particular emphasis on ecology, zoology, and astronomy. Students will have the opportunity to participate in and conduct experiements at home.I can touch base with Melissa about it, some supplies might vary.
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Wednesday September 21st at 3:30 PM1st & 2nd GradeWriting Club Ms. M. Smithmsmith@lccsnj.orgWednesdays - 3:30-4:30 PM in Room 202Students will be able to work on a range of creative writing. Each month will have a different writing focus with prompts to follow, and students can use it as a safe place to write, collaborate, and receive feedback.Please complete this form if interested in signing up: Interest Form. Each session is limited to 12 students each.
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Starting October 3rd3rd - 5th Grades Writing Club Mike Leemlee@lccsnj.orgMondays 3:30pm-4:30pmStudents will be able to work on a range of creative writing such as short stories, novel writing, poetry, creative non fiction, etc. Each month will have a different writing focus with prompts to follow, and students can use it as a safe place to write, collaborate, and receive feedback. This club will also host open mics, poetry slams, and organize a student literary journal.Materials needed:
-Paper
-Pencil
-Something to color with
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(TBD - Approx April)3rd - 5th Flag Football Mr. Melendez
Ms. Bondaruk		amelendez@lccsnj.orgTBDStudents will learn Flag Football skills and practice drills in a fun, friendly, and collaborative way. Skills like passing, catching, evading, route running, and team work. Students will learn about rules, regulations, and football posistions. They will have an oppurtunity to apply these skills and foundations in fun, friendly games using football and flags.
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Starting September 28th3rd - 5th Grades Theater Club/Thespian SocietyMs.PaganLpagan@lccsnj.orgWednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pmTheatre club takes students back to the basics. Students will learn pantomime, improve, monologues and much more! They will learn each week how to decipher text with words and actions, learning to portray the story between the lines. Building confidence and a community along the way.
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4thMock TrialMock trial is an excellent opportunity for students to practice their acting, public speaking, and critical thinking skills. It's also great for aspiring lawyers who want to learn more about the law and trial advocacy! It is a club in which students learn about the parts of court trial and are given a fictional legal case for which they have to memorize a script and put on a "mock" trial of the case. Think of a mock trial like a play of a court case - but this club is about more than just memorizing and delivering lines! We will discuss the components of a trial (like opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, and closing arguments) and how to be a great public speaker and convincing advocate while using the script as a guide.
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4th - 5th Preteen Book ClubMs. Westley & Ms. Stoverswestley@lccsnj.org and estover@lccsnj.orgThe first Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30. The Lower School Preteen Book Club is an after school club for students in fourth and fifth grade to enjoy books outside of their assigned reading and provides a safe space for the students to discuss various preteen topics that arise through the readings. The club will meet monthly to discuss the monthly book and will have a few additional events throughout the year in the evening to bond and enjoy each other's company.

You are expected to read one chapter book a month.
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Thursday September 29th at 3:30 PM4th-5thAdventure Book ClubMs. M. Smith and Mr. Mulhollandmsmith@lccsnj.org/mmulholland@lccsnj.orgOnce a month; schedule will be released in Google Classroom after interest meeting. We will meet from 3:30-4:30 PM in Room 202.The Lower School Adventure book club is an after school club for fourth and fifth graders to enjoy exciting adventure books outside of their assigned school reading. Students will participate in student lead discussions about the book and participate in an activity such as an escape the room based on the book or an art project based on the book each month.Students are expected to complete all assigned chapter books before attending meetings.
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Thursday, September 15th; 3:15 pm in room 3053rd - 6thSchool Newspaper Mrs. Paparellatpaparella@lccsnj.orgRegular meetings - every Thursday from 3:15 - 4:15 in room 305The School Newspaper is an opportunity for students to develop their communication skills while learning about journalism, newspaper writing techniques, and the production of a student-run newspaper. Students are assigned stories and will interview teachers, students, and other staff for their articles. They also edit and publish their articles together as a newspaper staff. We will meet after school every Thursday in room 305. Students are also encouraged to spend time outside of school writing and editing their articles.
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 If you are interested, please come to our first meeting on Tuesday, September 13th!4th-8th Early Morning Singers Meera Jaffrey mjaffrey@lccsnj.orgTuesday and Friday Mornings from 7:50-8:15 amEarly Morning Singers choir is open to all 4th-8th grade students who want to: sing, develop vocal skills, and heal and uplift others through song, perform in and outside of our school community, develop confidence singing in front of audiences large and small, create lasting memories singing with friends from different grades.
More details
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Auditions will be the first week of school - more details to come. 5th - 8th Musical Meera Jaffrey mjaffrey@lccsnj.orgMonday and Thursdays afterschool from 3:15-5:00Do you love to act, sing, dance, design sets, design costumes, work on lighting and and audio for a performance, then Musical Theater is for you!!! This year's show is High School Musical Jr.!! Auditions will be held afterschool on the first full week of school. More information will come soon, but in the meantime, get aquainted with the musical if you are interested in being a part of the show!!More info google classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/NTQ1MDA5Mjc0NDgy?cjc=5zettyl
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9/27/225th - 8th Chess Club Mr. Brownmbrown@lccsnj.orgFrom 3:30 - 5:00 Tuesdays from 9/27/22 through 2/15/23Students will be taught about pieces, their movement, the rules of chess, tactics, opening theory... and more using a combination of group instruction, individual instruction, and free play! We will have access to learning resources within chesskid.com where students can take individual lessons, solve chess puzzles, and play each other in games and tournaments. Whether you are new to chess or looking to obtain a grand master norm, come on out and push some pieces around!Use this form to sign up!
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5th - 8th Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Club Ms. Silverssilver@lccsnj.orgEvery Wednesday afternoon from 3:15-4:15Calling all Dungeon Masters and Eddie Munson fans! The D&D club is a place where students from 5th-8th grade come together to play the table-top roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons. Members will go on adventures, fight monsters, discover treasure, and explore a mystical world. It's an amazingly fun time where unforgettable memories are made. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. D&D promotes teamwork, creativity, memory building, and even math skills! The club works together as a team towards a common goal. Famous D&D players include: Junot Diaz, Anderson Cooper, Elon Musk, and Stephen King!
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6th - 8thRunning Club/Cross CountryMs. McGinty + Ms. Carrccarr@lccsnj.org emcginty@lccsnj.orgTuesday + Wednesday 3:30-5:00This club is meant to strenghten our students' physical and mental stamina through running but also give them the opportunity to strive to compete in a cross country meet. Runners will train outdoors at Lincoln Park. At the conclusion of EACH Tuesday practice, the coach will hold a “qualifying race” that will select the top 10 boys and top 10 girls with the fastest times to potentially compete in a CSAL meet against other schools. This means every competetion could consist of different team members! Tuesday practices will be open to ALL cross country/running club members while Friday practices will be for qualifying runners. XC/Running Club Permission SlipRunning Club Practice Routine
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6th - 8th Finance and Investment Club Mr. Sardison rsardison@lccsnj.org Thursday MS lunch (11:30-12:15)Students will learn about about the stock market and how to invest in it. They will join a virtual platform where they will invest $100,000 virtual cash and manage their portfolios.
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Interest meeting - Wednesday, September 14th at 3:15 in room 3056th - 8thWriting ClubMrs. Paparellatpaparella@lccsnj.orgRegular meeting time - every Wednesday from 3:15 - 4:15 in room 305Students will be able to build and use their creative writing skills to create original works in any genre, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and word art. A regular meeting will consist of a quick warm-up writing activity, an introduction of a genre and prompt, and free writing time. After a genre or literary subject is complete, students will be given the option to "workshop" their writing and receive feedback from their peers. As this writing group works to create a student literary magazine that will be publisized in some form, the club will organize other literary events for students to perform in and for other students and teachers to show support or share works of their ownMaterials Needed: A writing utensil and something to write on (physical or online)
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6th - 8th National Junior Honor Society (Invitation only) Ms. Van Der Hornmvanderhorn@lccsnj.orgMonday 5th period (11:30-12:13)Students inducted to the National Junior Honor Society are commited to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Students who have already been inducted in the LCCS Chapter of NJHS will come together to serve the school and our community. In January, a new group of NJHS scholars will be inducted to the LCCS Chapter. www.njhs.us
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6th - 8th GSA Ve'Dora Wright Vwright@lccsnj.orgEvery other Thursday 3:15-4:15. The LCCS Gay Straight Alliance is a student-led advocacy, action, and support group. Students will decide the course of the club's actions for the year.
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Tuesday October 4th. 6th - 8th Spanish Club Ms Betancourtdbetancourt@lccsnj.orgTuesdays 3:15 to 4:15. In this club, we will be celebrating diversity. We will be larning things from different cultures while practicing our target lenguage Spanish. This is a perfect place for student to feel connected with the language while having lots of fun.
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6th - 8th Middle School Green Team Jaffery The Third Friday of every month from 3:15-4:15 If this works for everyone's schedule.Are you concerned about our environment? Do you want to help identify areas in our environment that could be more sustainable? Do you enjoy educating younger students about sustainability? Do you enjoy taking hikes in nature? Then you might consider being a member of the Middle School Green Team.
If you are interested, please come to our first meeting Friday, September 23rd at 3:15 in the library!		More info
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5th - 8th Costume Design ClubPagan Students will learn costume design working closely with someone who has professional experience working on broadway! If you are someone who enjoys designing and organizing then this club is for you! Students will be able to apply their skills to our school play!
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Thursday, September 22nd
Rm. 207		6th - 8th Student Council Ms. Antczak &
Ms. Errico		Tantczak@lccsnj.org
Aerrico@lccsnj.org		Thursday - 11:30 (MS Lunch)Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students who come together to have an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing many activities and service projects ran inside and out of school. The students involved in student council will be the voice of LCCS.
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Tuesday Sept. 20th6th - 8th Math Club Ms. Carrccarr@lccsnj.orgTuesday MS lunch (11:30-12:15)students will engage in problem solving questions as well as some STEM. There will also be virtual competitions. To the right is a link with more informationhttps://www.mathcounts.org/
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Friday, Sept. 23rd7th & 8thPeer Mediation Ms. Carrccarr@lccsnj.orgFriday MS lunch (11:30-12:15)Peer mediators train in conflict resolution and assist classmates in helping resolve minor disputes with each other.
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TBD 8thYearbook Kimberley, Ulrikaksmith@lccsnj.org uboijort@lccsnj.orgWednesday MS Lunch
Students will learn how to create a yearbook which includes layout design, photography and planning. Students will cwork with each other to plan specific pages.
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Athletics
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6th - 8th Boys Basketball
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6th - 8th Girls Basketball Justyna Bondaruk Daniela Betancourt Wednesday/Thursday 3:30-5PM
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6th - 8th Volleyball co-ed
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6th - 8th Soccer Co-ed
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