Academic Intramurals

Program:  CHESS CLUB
Dates:  Mondays - Jan 9, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mr. Robbins
Location:  Room 46
Fee:  $50.00

Want to learn more about chess and the strategy behind it? In addition to being a fun game, chess offers many benefits, such as increased ability to focus and developing problem solving skills. The Chess Club will be available for players seeking instruction and advice.  All levels are welcome.

Program:  ARTISTIC DIMENSIONS
Dates:  Tuesdays - Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mrs. Brown
Location:  Art Room
Fee:  $50.00

Are you creative, love art, and are looking for ways to practice and develop your artistic talents? Or, maybe you want to learn more artistic ways to create art and express yourself creatively? Either way, please join Mrs. Brown, and other creative students, in bringing to life your imagination and creativity through art.

The students in attendance will be inspired to explore their visions, thoughts, and emotions through guided and directed hands-on art projects. They will be inspired to create projects on their own utilizing their imaginations and individual talents. We will develop and expand the knowledge of color, composition, and design while mastering inner creativity utilizing various creative techniques and materials. 

A variety of artistic realms will be explored such as 3-D Art, Clay, Illusions with patterns, tie dying, painting, pencil art, recycled art, mixed-media and much more.

Program:  CLAY CLUB
Dates:  Mondays & Wednesdays - Jan 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, 30, Feb 1, 6, 13, 15
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mrs. Raynold
Location:  Clayroom
Fee:  $50.00

Limit:  10 students

Students from all levels are welcome to join the clay club and learn how to hand build mugs, jewelry, bowls, and other sculptures using a variety of clay techniques such as coil, slab, pinch, and trempe l’oeil.  Students will choose from a variety of glazes to complete their finished pottery.

Program:  WRITING CLUB
Dates:  Fridays - Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 17, 24
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Ms. Fazzina
Location:  Room 31
Fee:  $50.00 

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Polson community while simultaneously exploring different writing styles?  Writing Club is proud to announce the ongoing production of our very own newsletter the "Paw Post."  Students will be reporting on events happening within our community such as spirit days, fundraisers, sports and much more!  This is an opportunity open to all middle schoolers who would like to explore the ins-and-outs of newsletter making and creative writing.  We hope to see you there!

Program:  LEGO MASTERS CLUB 
Dates:  Thursdays - Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Ms. Wasserman
Location:  Cafeteria
Fee:  $50.00 

Let your creativity soar in our Lego Masters Club! Club members will be given an assortment of Legos each week to create their own designs for the week’s challenge. Maybe we’ll build vehicles one week and castles the next. Or the challenge might be to build an animal, monster, or robot. Some weeks we’ll build our own creations and other times we’ll be working with partners. Learn new tips and tricks for creating different Lego builds. Through it all, we’ll learn some fun facts about Legos, check out the Lego Dance Video, and maybe even watch some clips from “The Lego Movie.” Join us! 

Program:  ACTING INTENSIVE CLUB
Dates:  Wednesdays - Jan 11 (no session), 18, 25, Feb 1, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mr. Roestenburg
Location:  Auditorium
Fee:  $50.00 

A series of acting workshops based on professional training methods.  We will work on performance skills such as voice and movement, how to approach script work to improve performance before you even know your lines, and how to workshop scenes with and without dialogue.

Mr. Roestenburg trained and worked as a professional actor in his home country of Australia.  In addition to running his own theater company for several years, he has also worked as an actor, director, and playwright in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

Program:  TABLETOP GAMING CLUB
Dates:  Tuesdays - Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mr. DeMusis
Location:  LMC
Fee:  $50.00 

If you have an interest in the fantastical, the magical, the heroic, and the oftentimes chaotic, then come join the Tabletop Gaming Club! This club will be a great place for students already familiar with Tabletop Role-Playing Games such as Dungeons & Dragons and for those of you who may never have played before! If you wish to play a mighty and heroic character facing wicked monsters alongside your friends, or to be the master of your own campaign world, then the Tabletop Gaming Club will provide you the skills and opportunities for wonderful adventures in a shared, communal, storytelling role-play experience!

Program:  TIGER TUTORS
Dates:  Tuesdays - Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Ms. Fazzina
Location:  TBD
Fee:  $50.00 

Tiger Tutors is a student-run club dedicated to helping Polson students feel well prepared and confident inside the classroom. Hand tutors are there once a week to offer advice, study habits, problem solving skills, and support. Whether it’s through playing games, small competitions, helping with homework/projects, or team activities, Polson students are guaranteed to have a fun and educational time!