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Mathcounts
Advisors: Kim Reik (ext. 5055) and Julie Myers (ext. 5048)
The mission of MATHCOUNTS is to increase the enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the United States. With that goal in mind, the MATHCOUNTS School Handbook is created and distributed free of charge to middle schools across the country. The material in the handbook provides the basis for teachers and volunteers to coach student Mathelets on problems solving and mathematical skills.
There are about 17 students from all teams, A through H, from 7th and 8th grades in Mathcounts this year so far. The scheduled times are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 2:45 to 3:45. The purpose of the meetings is to practice different problem-solving strategies. The Mathcounts organization has provided a booklet of practice problems for the students to study. In January, 8 students will have the opportunity to represent Saline Middle School at a regional competition. |
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Middle School Fiddle Club
Group for students in grades 7/8 who play violin, viola, cello or bass to learn how to play and perform folk fiddling music. The emphasis will be on learning how to play folk fiddling music from allover the world as well as each of the regional American styles. Students participate in three major concerts during the year.
Sign-up is through Community Education, 429-8020. Participation fee required. |
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Middle School Jazz Band
Advisor: Cara Boden (ext. 5034)
Do you like to play jazz, swing, funk, blues and rock music? Then, you'll love the Jazz Band. Jazz band is open to all 7th and 8th grade students who play clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, guitar, bass, piano and drum set.
Sign-up is through Community Education, 429-8020. Participation fee required. |
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Quiz Bowl
Advisor: Judy Newcombe (ext. 5050)
Quiz Bowl is a trivia game played on teams and is open to ALL students. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level or level of commitment. Some people just come to play with us occasionally; others want to take on the challenge of competition. Players buzz in to answer tossup questions, and the team works together to answer bonus questions. If you like Jeopardy, you 'll LOVE Quiz Bowl. Keep in mind that nobody knows every answer, to win a match, you and your teammates just have to know slightly more than the other team or be faster on the buzzer. For anyone who enjoys a challenge and likes to have fun Come Join Us!
There is an annual tournement with the regional schools. The tournement is fun and non-competitive. |
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Science Olympiad
Advisors: Marcy McCormick (ext. 5044) and David Yon (ext. 5065)
SO is a nationally recognized competition. Olympiad events are designed to use a variety of intellectual and practical skills. Some events require a quick recall of specific facts, while others require concept development, a process skill or an application of a specific concept. Some events require students to build an apparatus. Check the website at www.soinc.org. |
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STAND
Advisor: Jennifer Nelson (ext. 5049)
"Students taking a New Direction" is a feeder group for Students Against Drunk Driving at the high school. Open to all students. Meets after school every other week. They plan activities to help students make a good decision, have fun and stay away from drugs. |
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Landscaping Club
Advisor: Nancy Rodgers (ext. 5056)
Enjoy working outside? Come join this group of students and parents who want to keep the outside of our school looking great. Plant bulbs, pull weeds, trim hedges, HAVE FUN! |
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Student Council
Advisor: Julie Spitler (ext. 5023)
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Events
American Legion Awards (Contact: 8th Grade Counselor)
During the month of May, eighth grade students nominate fellow team classmates that demonstrate a high level of the following: service to community, academics, leadership/citizenship, responsibilities that they have and school related activities. Each team votes from their nominated list to determine the 6 finalists. These finalists then write a paragraph about how each of the criteria relates to them. That work is given to the counselor who numbers it to remove the identity of the student. A group of MS staff then scores the papers. One male and one female candidate with the highest score are selected. These winners are awarded a special medal by the Saline American Legion Post.
Midwest Talent Search (Contact: 8th Grade Counselor)
Sponsored by Northwestern University. This program is open to all students who have scored in the 95th percentile or above on standardized tests. Parents complete nomination forms that allow the students to take the SAT or ACT along with high school students in January. Sign-up is in the fall. Test scores allow students to participate in many summer programs for high achieving students as well as providing planning and other information important for highly able students.
Science Fair (Contact: Grant Fanning, Team A Science)
Topics are discussed in science class starting in September. No tryouts. Students generate a model or scientific experiments. Open to all students. Held in early February.
America and Me Essay Contest (Contact Daneen Mabley, Team B Language Arts)
Open to all 8th grade students. Mid to late October. Students are given a topic annually and asked to write a maximum of 500 words on the topic. The top ten in the school advance to Lansing- top 10 in state are selected from 10 schools.
Spelling Bee (Contact: Staci Nazareth, Media Specialist)
Classrooms select volunteers or have a class run-off for the school grade level. Held in the Fall. The 5 winners plus 2 alternates go onto the SEC (8 area school districts) bee, which is held on a Saturday morning.
Geography Bee (Contact: Laurie Erby, Team E Social Studies)
National competition sponsored by National Geography Society. See their website at www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/ for more details. Covers physical, cultural and economic geography. Teams A-H select candidates that compete against each other to select the school representatives. Usually held in December/January timeframe.
French Exchange Program (Contact: Jamie Aumend, French Teacher)
Students selected into this program will host students from France and then visit the French students in their home towns. Students participating in this program will be selected based on a written essay and recommendations. Students also will be required to have either taken French or be enrolled for a semester of French.
District Instrumental/Vocal Solo & Ensemble (Contact: Middle School Music Teachers)
Student(s) selects a piece of music for presentation at the Solo & Ensemble Festival. Band, Orchestra and Choir students are eligible.
State Honors Band & Orchestra (Contact: Middle School Band / Orchestra Teachers)
Audition for the Michigan All-State Band or All-State String Orchestra. Performance will be January 24-26, 2008 at the Michigan Music Conference. Contact Band or Orchestra teachers for audition dates and information.
State MS/JH Honors Choir (Contact: Bob Cindric)
Audition for the State MS/JH Honors Choir. Performance will be January 24-26, 2008 at the Michigan Music Conference. Contact Mr. Cindric for audition dates and information.
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