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Science Olympiad
Mrs. Baumer
Ext. 1031
Mr. Kufalk
Ext. 1072
Mrs. Rossignol
Ext. 1071 |
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Science Olympiad is open
to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. There is a team of 15
students plus two alternates that participate in 23 events at
the regional and possibly state, and national tournaments. The
regional competition is held at Rock Valley College on March
8, 2008. The State competition is April 26, 2008 at the
University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. The National
Tournament is May 30 & 31, 2008 at George Washington
University, Washington, DC. The Science Olympiad is an international
nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of
science education, increasing student interest in science and
providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science
education by both student and teachers. The Science Olympiad
tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competition
that consist of a series of team events, which students
prepare for during the year. Some events follow the format of
popular board games, TV shows and athletic games. These
challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various
science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry,
physics and technology. There is also a balance between events
requiring knowledge of science concepts, process skills and
science applications. |
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Yearbook
Mrs. Heuer
Ext. 1059 |
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yearbook staff is responsible for the production of the BSMS
yearbook. Each year interested 8th grade students are
chosen to serve as editors. These editors are
responsible for specific sections of the yearbook. All
interested 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students will have an
opportunity to sign up to serve on the yearbook staff at the
first yearbook meeting in October. Staff
responsibilities include taking pictures, page lay-out, and
typing or writing copy. Yearbook meetings are held after
school as needed. A schedule is posted by Mrs. Heuer's
room 205. For questions contact Mrs. Heuer at 544-3175
at ext. 1059. |
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Video
Club
Mrs. Wendtland
Ext. 1061
Mr. Kufalk
Ext. 1072 |
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is open to 7th and 8th grade students. Students learn
how to film, anchor, and edit footage. Documentaries of
team activities will be taped for each individual team to use
as desired. Club advisors and club members will assist
staff with filming of class activities, special events,
setting up cameras, and other video related purposes. |
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Student Council
Mrs. Wis
Ext. 1054 |
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Student Council is a
club where students are elected to be representatives from
their peers. We meet every two weeks in the Library on
Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. It is an honor and a
privilege to be part of this group. We sponsor all of the
school dances and we held a clothing drive this year. We
have bought many school gifts including atomic clocks for
the building, a table skirt, and a rug for the office. We
are planning on sponsoring a food drive this spring.
Student Council members are positive roll models who are
willing to help their school and community. If you have any
questions or comments please contact Mrs. Wis at ext. 1054.
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MathCounts
Mr. Rabideau
Ext. 1065 |
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composed of students from Mr. Rabideau's or Mrs. Gallagly's
Algebra classes. Students volunteer to practice once a week
after school starting right after Thanksgiving. Questions
involved in the contest include all the strands of math
including algebra, probability, statistics, geometry, and
number theory. Students must be well versed in all categories
to do well. A focus on one area is not sufficient to
succeed. Practice on questions and the test formats are done,
culminating in the competition at Rock Valley College in
February. |
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Drama
Club
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Mrs. Prindiville |
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Ext. 1046 |
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Drama club is open to
6th - 8th graders at BSMS. We work with sixth graders second
quarter and put on short skits, that require minimal
memorization. During the third quarter seventh and eighth
grade students will present one play or a few longer skits,
with memorization required. We meet once to twice a week and
are normally done by 4p.m. As the play dates get closer
longer practices will be required. Anyone interested in
working with scenery, costumes, or stage direction is
welcome!
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Academic Bowl
Mr. Burns
Ext. 1041 |
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Academic Bowl is open to
all 6th, 7th and 8th grade
students. Students compete in teams of three, answering
questions that cover core subjects and general trivia.
Competitions will be held about once a month after school
from 3:15-5:30. Students will receive the dates of
competitions one week prior to the competition in their
morning announcements and have until the day before to sign
up. Contact Mr. Burns at 544-3175, ext. 1041 with any
questions!
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Future Teachers Club
Mrs. Wendtland
Ext. 1092 |
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Teachers Club is open to all students at Belvidere South
Middle School. The club meets eight times after school
during the school year. Students participate in
activities that promote awareness of education in addition to
being given an opportunity to develop socially with other
students. For meeting and activity highlights, click on
the above link, or for more information contact Mrs. Wendtland
at ext. 1092. |
