MHS Club Information Sheet (2020-2021)

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1	Club Name	Advisor	Club Description	Club Meeting Time	Remote Club Meeting Link

2	4-H Club	Ms. Tuccillo	In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. What is 4‑H? 4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.	TBD	email: gtuccillo@schools.nyc.gov for more information
3	ArgoNotes	Mr. Wichman	The ArgoNotes are the competitive a cappella group at Maspeth High School. The group is comprised of students from all grades and perform music from the fifties through today's top hits.	TBD	Email Mr. Wichman to find out about auditions: ewichman@schools.nyc.gov
4	Art Club	Hsu	Let's draw, paint, and create! Although we will be meeting virtually, we will still do different projects, hangout with each other, and maybe even have guest artists.	1:00 PM	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83578665352?pwd=S2pZbThNZkxFRUt5SjdzWTZzUHdhQT0, Meeting ID: 835 7866 5352, Passcode: 380368
5	Band Club	Mr. Tarantola		TBD	Email Mr. Tarantola for more information. rtarantola@schools.nyc.gov
6	Best Buddies	Ms. Sideris, Ms. Sinyor	Members of Best Buddies at Maspeth High School partner up and connect with students with disabilities in order to build friendships and create an inclusive school community. Students meet with their buddies throughout the school year so that they get to know them well and bond over their shared interests. Some of our favorite activities are playing board games, arts and crafts, and dancing at our end of the year Hawaiian luau party! If you are interested in joining Best Buddies, keep an eye out for an email with more information!	TBD - one day after school	TBD
7	Classics Club	Brust	Classics Club is a monthly club that adds extracurricular enrichment activities for students that are typically unable to happen in regular Latin classes due to time/class size. Some things we have done in the past include: arts and crafts, dungeons and dragons-like games, played Latin-related video games, scavenger hunts, chariot races, and more. Our activities this year will be adjusted for holding the club remotely.	1 PM Once a month The first Monday of each month	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84848349635?pwd=SitrNHZtYVFOOWt3U25UWWV4WjFFQT09 Google Classroom join code: uy4m3o2
8	Dance Company	Ms. Coats	Dance Company is for all interested in participating in the productions of The Nutcracker ballet in Decemeber and the Sping ballet, which changes yearly. It is open to all interested in dancing or working behind the scenes in production; lighting, stage production, editing etc. This year's preformances will be done all virtually and we will have the oppurtunity to learn together how to create a virtual production. Bring your tech savvy and your dancing skills!	Monday's 12pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87295785964?pwd=VUdwQlZUMTZFcExWMHMvNXQ3T1JZUT09 Google Classroom Class code mqhqne6
9	Debate Team	Mr. Von Hoppe	WHY DEBATE? Debate helps students become experts in critical reading, writing, and argumentation. The academic impact of formal, competitive debate is well documented, but deserves a few more words: Debate create communities in which intellectual skills earn social esteem – in other terms, they make smart cool. Our school partners with the Urban Debate League. Five of our recent Debaters now attend Ivy-League colleges.	Monday 12:30 PM	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85299033281?pwd=REl2eVNpSFM0RGlyZDh2aXRyWUhvUT09 Meeting ID: 852 9903 3281 Passcode: 333468
10	Fitness Club	Mr. Mustac	Fitness club will aim to provide students with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary in order to be successful participants in exercise activities in their homes or at their local parks. Fitness club will meet weekly to discuss a variety of fitness topics. Among some of the topics that will be discussed include ways to improve your health through improving cardiorespiratory fitness, musular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Fitness club will also serve as a platform where students and their peers can encourage each other virtually to reach their fitness goals.	TBD	kmustac@schools.nyc.gov
11	Graphic Design Club	Mr. Honigstock	Graphic Design club provides an environment for students to learn about the basics of creating art using computer software. We focus mainly on the Adobe Creative Suite including apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. We will meet weekly to discuss club projects as well as individual projects specific to the members focus. Demonstrations on techniques in the creative suite will be provided and recorded weekly for all members. Graphic Design club will serve as a way for students to learn how to use technology to create works of art.	TBD	Mhonigstock@schools.nyc.gov
12	Green Club	Mr. Bell	The Green Club is a student-led environmental organization that participates in projects and trips related to sustainability within the school, the community, and across the city. If you are interested in making the world a better place, please join! This year, the club will continue an outdoor education partnership with NYC H2O. Green Clubbers will frequently have opportunities for students to meet outdoors, either at the school or at the Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park. The club has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money since its founding in 2011 and is proud to have earned numerous awards over the years.	12 pm Mondays	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81417189036?pwd=VWplYVFSOFc2dW9nR2NCVVpVbTNmQT09 Meeting ID:814 1718 9036 Passcode: 024249
13	HOSA Club - Future Health Professionals	Mannan	Future Health Professionals: We will be meeting virtually, to learn and explore various careers in the medical field. We will be attending virtual fairs, completing virtual labs, and complete medical case studies. We have worked with STEM Scholars in the past to complete medical labs such as suturing and learning about the human skull. We will continue to do virtual labs with STEM Scholars. Please see website for more information about this Professional National Organization: http://hosa.org/	12:00 PM Mondays	Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89575467451?pwd=TTRRZWhoVU1NNUVsK1lWa1VrSFJvUT09 Meeting ID: 895 7546 7451 Passcode: 627506 Google Classroom Code: ebyzh34
14	Junior States of America (JSA)	Powell	If you enjoy discussing current events and hearing different people's point of view in regard to critical issues facing our nation then check out JSA.	11:00 AM Mondays	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87950415176?pwd=T2J2ZVVBVFF5cW9CUzhpNU9BNVFCZz09 Meeting ID: 879 5041 5176 Passcode: tWB6c0
15	Key Club	Mrs. Lara	Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.	12-12:45pm, first and third Mondays of the month	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87092845068?pwd=N2ZRaHRLVnlFeWJtT1R2bVN4M3ZSUT09 Meeting ID: 870 9284 5068 Passcode: 123654
16	Law Team	Mr. Jedzinak	The MHS Law Team provides students with an opportunity to explore what it would be like to earn a law degree and become a practicing attorney. As a member of this organization you will be mentored by attorneys who work for Paul, Weiss LLP, a prestigious law firm located in Midtown Manhattan. Meetings take place twice each week, and are designed to prepare team members to participate in Mock Trial and Moot Court competitions with student from around New York City. No prior knowlede is required to join this team and new membership is encouraged.	4:30 - 6:30 Monday and Wednesday	Meeting ID: 836 7314 5486 Passcode: 378219 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83673145486?pwd=ajNrRUtiMk1TeUNWTXI0Y05IRk56dz09
17	Maspeth Making a Difference	Mr. Pachter	Students and student athletes will join after school to participate in numerous community service events invluding, but not limited to, street and park cleanups, graffiti removal, and landscaping care around the surrounding neighborhood.	TBD	Email Ms. Avivi for questions and information: davivi@schools.nyc.gov
18	Maspeth Messenger	Mr. Profeta	Maspeth Messenger is Maspeth High School's student newspaper! The paper reports on all news specific to Maspeth High School, as well as some community/city reporting. During our meetings we will discuss ideas for upcoming articles and discuss any relevant news that should be reported. This year we are looking for contributing writers, staff writers, and anyone intersted in taking on a leadership role as an editor. This year we will also include opportunities for creative writing! All new members are welcome!	Monday 1:30-2:00PM	Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82723362314?pwd=aGhhTVhDcGpyM1NWQUVXY2F2NU0xUT09 Meeting ID: 827 2336 2314 Passcode: 915899
19	Maspeth Smash Club	Mr. Cuitino	The Maspeth Smash Club is a gaming club that moslty plays Super Smash Bros but we also play a lot of other games too. It is a place for you to hang out, test your skills, but more importantly, have fun and make some new friends or reconnect with old ones.	TBD	email: ncuitino@schools.nyc.gov for more information
20	Math Club	Ms. Koskinas	The Purpose of Math Club is to develop students' level of Math skills and knowledge. This will be accomplished by using games, activities, and mock competitions. Students will cooperatively work to complete Logic and Math Puzzles	Monday 12:30-1:00	Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87509367402?pwd=NCthemQ1VTQvd1ZDZXVhbG9pRS9IQT09 Meeting ID: 875 0936 7402 Passcode: 045438
21	ME Club	Ms. Gao	The Mindful Elite Club will promote mindfulness among students to help them be more aware of which emotions they’re experiencing, why they’re feeling them, and how to tackle them. We will learn not only about protecting our mental health, especially needed during these difficult times, but also about ourselves as we are all constantly growing and navigating through life. Studies have shown that exercising different types of mindfulness activities – including meditating, expressing gratitude, and connecting with nature – will help students to reduce their anxiety and stress levels and increase their areas of attention, memory, emotional regulation, and optimism. While the ME does stand for Mindful Elite, it is very much intentional that this is called the ME Club because the first person that I (the reader) should always prioritize taking care of and loving is ME.	Mindful Monday Mornings!! 10:45 - 11:30 AM	Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82192729508?pwd=blJiQWpPZXFiS0RpYXhySWYxZGRQdz09 Meeting ID: 821 9272 9508 Passcode: 012345
22	Media Team	Mr. Matos		as needed; staff can also work independently	email mmatos4@schools.nyc.gov
23	Model United Nations	Mr Casey	If you care about the state of the world and want to work toward real solutions, then make your Mondays MUN-Days! The purpose of the Model United Nations is to develop an understanding of the varied problems facing our world and to develop the skills needed to solve them. Most years, we attend Model UN conferences, in which students from schools around the country come together as delegates representing the nations of the world to debate, discuss, and work toward resolutions on a variety of topics such as civil war, disaster relief, internet freedom, and abuse of human rights. This year, we will run more committee sessions within our club to make up the difference, as well as other activites related to current events and public speaking. We hope to see you there!	Mondays 1pm	Email Mr Casey to express interest in joining the club: pcasey@schools.nyc.gov
24	National Art Honor Society	Mrs. Lara	The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) recognizes high school students who demonstrate an outstanding ability and interest in art and promotes the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service by bringing art education to the attention of the school and community. NAHS is open to Maspeth sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled in the Visual Art program and membership is by application only. Please email smager@schools.nyc.gov for an application if you qualify! Applications accepted through 11/2/2020.	12-12:45pm, second and fourth Mondays of the month	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83783540872?pwd=ZU12Q01lWG5QdU1BK0Njc2FrU1dHQT09 Meeting ID: 837 8354 0872 Passcode: 135246
25	National History Honor Society	Mr. Franchese	NHHS is reserved for high-performing juniors and seniors who have excelled in their history classes throughout their time at Maspeth. The club revolves around exploring New York and its historical museums along with talking about current events and setting up community events. Entry into the club is only reserved through an application process that begins in January	12:30 pm Mondays	Meeting ID: 837 8354 0872 Passcode: 135246
26	National Honor Society	Ms. Martin
27	National Science Honor Society	Ms. Mapoy	The National Science Honor Society recognizes high performing juniors and seniors in science. Information about the application process will be made available in the near future.	TBD	Email Ms. Mapoy for questions and information: hmapoy@schools.nyc.gov
28	Philosophy Club	Ms. Park	Philosophy club creates a safe space where we can come together and engage in a meaningful discussion on a variety of topics. Be prepared to discuss topics related to life and existence, society, justice, ethics and morality, technology, and more! This is an opportunity for you to share your views and listen to each other. All students are welcome!	Monday 1:00-1:30 PM	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474890697?pwd=QlU2K0pHRnNpaFd0R2QwN1VwZDJiUT09
29	String Ensemble	Mr. Tarantola	Maspeth High School's String Ensemble is a competitive performing group. This group is comprised of orchestra students of all grades. Past repertoire has consisted of Bach, Beethoveen, Disney and much more!	TBD	Email Mr. Tarantola for more information. rtarantola@schools.nyc.gov
30	Student Government	Ms. Koskinas/ Mrs. Healy	Student government is a group of students that are charged with managing a wide range of events, activities, programs, policies and initiatives around school. Some members are elected by the student body, and others may be appointed by the elected officials to help with specific tasks or areas of interest.	First Monday of every month from 12:00-12:30	Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89657677180?pwd=NFprRndrbldsakQ4SHJmaFlxWnhHdz09 Meeting ID: 896 5767 7180 Passcode: 521948
31	Thespian Club	Ludlow	Thespian Club is an honors theater community for all theater makers: actors, directors, stage managers, and designers. This fall, we will be creating a radio version of the Scottish play. (Similar to horror and true crime podcasts!) There will be other theatrical opportunities throughout the year. E-mail me with any questions at ELudlow@schools.nyc.gov	12pm Mondays	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84054259122?pwd=dHN2Mllvdm1udmlqSkl4TGFrVGkwUT09
32	Tri-M Music Honor Society	Mr. Wichman		TBD	Letters will be sent to students who qualify to apply for membership
33	Unity Club	Mr. Spiro	Unity Club is a safe and inclusive space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and their allies (LGBTQA). We discuss issues of concern, watch topical movies, and discuss current events. And sometimes we just vent about our stress and chill. It's a fun group, and all students are welcome!	2:00 pm Mondays	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514000957?pwd=VFd3YTlnL3RsaEFHWEJjZmR1KzNiZz09
34	Yearbook 2021	Mr. Matos		Monday 1:00 pm and as needed; yearbook staff can also work independently	email mmatos4@schools.nyc.gov
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