Academic Intramurals

Spring 2021

Cooperative Theater

Program:     Cooperative Theater
Dates:       Mondays - Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, Jun 7
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Advisor:   Ms. Perrotti
Location:   Auditorium
Fee:       $50.00

Cooperative theater is for EVERYONE- we all have unique talents and abilities that we can share! You decide what role you want and you make it happen! Don’t want to be on stage? We need lots of help behind the scenes as well! Each week we will play theater games, write our script, and plan for our taped performance.

Hand Embroidery Club (CANCELLED)

Program:     Hand Embroidery Club
Dates:       Wednesdays - Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Advisor:    Ms. Liedke
Location:   Room 16
Fee:       $50.00

During COVID people all over the world are learning new skills and crafts. Do you want to learn to hand embroidery? For 10 weeks you can learn basic stitches and make a few decorative projects. The first project will be a sampler and the next will be chosen by you with directions from the advisor. Participants will need an 8 inch embroidery hoop, a small package of embroidery needles, a few skeins of various colors of floss and a small pair of scissors. (These items can be found at Walmart, Joann Fabrics or Michaels relatively inexpensively.) Let’s get creative!

Polson Homework Club (CANCELLED)

Program:     Polson Homework Club
Dates:       Wednesdays - Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Advisor:    Mrs. Piascik
Location:   Room 45
Fee:       $50.00

Do you need help in school, but don’t make the time for it? You should come to the homework club for help with subjects like math, science, language arts, you name it. So if you are struggling with a subject in school or just need a teacher to guide you through your school work, use this time to catch up or practice.

Debate Team (FULL)

Program:     Debate Team
Dates:       Thursdays - Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 22, 29 (5 sessions only)
Competition:   Apr 24, 2021 (Virtual Debate Tournament)
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Coaches:   Captains from DHHS Debate Team
Advisor:   Mr. Robbins
Location:   Room 46
Fee:       $25.00

Do you love to argue? Do you love politics? Are you thinking about joining the debate team in high school? Join Polson’s Debate Team! Learn about the different formats of debate, how to improve your rhetoric, and how to approach any argument. Practice debates will be held within the team at meetings, and the team will participate in a virtual competition in the Connecticut Middle School Debate league against other schools in the area for those interested. This is a great opportunity to improve your critical thinking skills, compete against other schools, and prepare for the highly competitive Daniel Hand debate team.

Book Club (CANCELLED)

Program:    Book Club
Dates:       Thursdays - Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, Jun 3
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Advisor:    Mrs. Whittle
Location:   Room 28
Fee:       $50.00

Looking to hang out with fellow 7th and 8th graders? Interested in reading without any “homework”? Wanting to talk about books? If you answered yes to any of these boxes, this book club may be for you. Enjoy one hour each Thursday (beginning March 25) of reading, talking, snacking, and additional activities related to our books.

Diversity Club

Program:     Diversity Club
Dates:       Fridays - Mar 26, Apr 1 (Thurs), 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Advisor:   Ms. Procaccini
Location:   Room 26
Fee:       $50.00

The Diversity Club will provide a safe and inclusive space for all members of the school community regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or ability. The goal is to foster a school-wide culture of appreciation for diversity and acceptance throughout Polson and the community. Students will raise awareness for the various populations that exist in our school by creating bulletin boards, initiating special events and engaging in discussions.

Civics Club (CANCELLED)

Program:     Civics Club
Dates:       Mondays & Fridays - Mar 22, 26, 29, Apr 5, 9, 19, 23, 26, 30, May 3
Time:       2:45 – 3:45 pm
Coordinators:   Program coordinated by 3 students from DHHS
Advisor:    Ms. Micciche
Location:   Room 39
Fee:       $50.00

Do you want to give back to the community in a COVID-safe way? Are you interested in joining Habitat for Humanity in high school? Young Habitat would be a great club for you! In this club, we will help connect you to multiple volunteer opportunities so you can help those in need. During meetings we will brainstorm different donating opportunities, ideas for volunteering, poster making, and much more!

Students must be picked up promptly at 3:45 PM.
Parents should wait in their car and students will exit through the front door.
The school nurse and/or administrator may not be in the building during the time of the club.
Maximum number of students per club will be limited to 15.
COVID guidelines followed during the school day will continue during after-school clubs.
Remote learners may participate via Google Meet or can attend after school unless in quarantine.
Checks should be made payable to Polson Middle School and sent with the registration form to the Main Office. If financial assistance is needed please contact Mrs. Hart, Principal.

Academic Intramural Registration Form