Sandburg After Two:Fifteen

** Please note that after school will not take place the first Tuesday of every month. Descriptions are located under the schedule.

Arabic: Dr. Bou Diab (Mr. Jason)

Meeting Day: Tuesday & Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: The Arabic Language Learning Club is dedicated to introducing and immersing students in the rich and diverse world of the Arabic language and culture.  Our club offers a variety of engaging activities, including interactive language lessons, cultural workshops, and language practice sessions.  Members will have the opportunity to learn basic Arabic vocabulary and grammar, explore Arab culture through music, art, cuisine, and participate in fun language games and conversations.  The club aims to foster a supportive environment for students to develop their language skills while appreciating the beauty of Arabic-speaking cultures.      

Basketball: Mr. Pulley/Mr. Wilkerson/Mr. Disla

Meeting Day: Monday & Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: If you want to learn how to play the game of basketball or just play some pick-up games, come on out!      

Board Games Club: Ms. Price

Meeting Day: Wednesday (Both Sessions)

Description: The Board Games Club is open to all students who play board games, tabletop, or even card games! Join us as we build and establish the gaming community at Sandburg Middle School and connect and build friendships with fellow gamers.

Book Club aka Literary Legends:  Ms. Kinnett

Meeting Day:  Monday & Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: The purpose is to foster a love for reading, encouraging students to develop a lifelong passion for diverse and engaging literary works, thereby enhancing their literacy skills. We achieve this by nurturing their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities through thoughtful discussions and activities. Central to our approach is the promotion of collaborative learning, achieved by fostering an inclusive environment where students can share their ideas, insights, and thoughts on the books they read. The goal is to actively work to expand cultural awareness, selecting books that mirror diverse cultures and experiences, thus fostering understanding, empathy, and cultural consciousness among our participants. Ultimately, the objective is to provide a safe and supportive space, enabling students to express their thoughts, emotions, and opinions freely and confidently.

Chess Club: Mr. Bradley

Meeting Day: Tuesday (A Session)

Description: Expert or just want to learn, come out to chess club and improve your skills while competing against other Sandburg students.

Creative Writing: Ms. Merceron

Meeting Days: Wednesday (A session)

Description: Students will discuss, collaborate, and produce creative writing. We will explore writing and help each other grow as writers and students.

Crochet Club:  Ms. Malone

Meeting Days: TBD

Description: “Crochet Club is a place where students can learn how to crochet, work on current crocheting projects, or just have fun crocheting together! This club is all-inclusive from beginners to experts. All supplies will be provided (yarn, crochet hooks, and scissors) but students are more than welcome to bring their own!”

Debate Club: Mr. Winston

Meeting Day:  Monday (A Session)

Description: Do you like to argue? Then Debate is for you. We'll work to get better and compete against each other.

Drama/Improv: Mr. Kagarise/Mr. Winston

Meeting Day: Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: Come join Drama Club to learn about the world of theater. This club is for all students, you don't have to be taking a drama class to join. The Drama Club is responsible for the after-school productions at Sandburg Middle School and when we are not working on the productions, we meet to learn improv games and other fun theater related activities.

Dungeons and Dragons: Mr. Bradley/Ms. Ceppi

Meetings day: Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: Dungeons and Dragons club is a small group of students that play the fifth edition of the game from 1974. There are 3 campaigns, all run by 8^th graders who serve as both Dungeon Masters and mentors to the newer players and younger students.  In a typical day, the dungeon masters use their words and imaginations to create a world for the players to explore. The players ask questions, make decisions, and take action. The success and failure of their actions depends on dice rolls.  It gives the students an opportunity to engage in social emotional skill building, problem solving, and mental math.

Extended Day Program: Various Teachers

Meeting Day: Friday ONLY

Description:  This program is in place five days a week Friday 2:25-4:45 PARENT PICK-UP ONLY.  Students will participate in academic enrichment.

Flag Football: SRO Battani

Meeting Day: (Spring)

Description: If you want a friendly game of non-contact football, come out and enjoy with your peers.

Gaming: Mr. Bradley/Ms. Ceppi

Meeting Day:  Monday & Wednesday (Both Sessions)

Description: There’s nothing like sitting with your friends, chatting about the day and enjoying an engaging board or video game.  If this is the way you feel, then you’ve found the right club!  We have an array of games ready to be played.  Come out and bring your friends.  Join us for an afternoon of just talking with your friends and enjoy playing your favorite game.

Hispanic Dance & Culture Club: Ms. Williams

Meeting Day: Monday and Thursday (A session)

Description: The Latin Dance Club is a group that brings together lovers of Latin dances (Bachata, Salsa, etc.) in a jovial and pleasant environment. Carl Sandburg is a community primarily of Latin heritage or people with a strong interest in all things related to Latin culture.

History Club:  Mr. Winston

Meeting Day: Wednesday (Both Sessions)

Description: Students will meet weekly to work on a year long historical research project related to a yearly National History Day theme.  Weekly meeting is meant to work on the project with the teacher support along with cultivating a love and respect for the topic of history.

Homework Help Club: Ms. L. Leath/Ms. Mainor

Meeting Day: Monday-Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: The Homework Club is intended to support students who may need assistance in homework completion or who may need assistance to catch up on missed work after being absent. The goal of the Homework Club is to provide students with a safe place to receive academic assistance and foster positive relationships in a safe and supportive environment which allows them to gain other essential lifelong skills.

Maker Space Club: Ms. Price & Ms. Clemmons

Meeting Day: Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: During Maker Space club meetings, students will participate in a variety of “making” activities including Lego building challenges, recycled material creations, and STEM challenges. Activities vary weekly and are provided by Ms. Price. However, students are encouraged to bring their own “maker” ideas too.

Pawsitivity Helpful Squad: Ms. Rogers

Meeting Day:  Wednesday (A session Only)

Description: We are a support group for our spectacular teachers! Throughout the day teachers have so much on their plates they just can’t complete every
task. The Helping Hands Club helps teachers by organizing their desks and books, hanging posters and bulletin boards, filing papers and many other small tasks that teachers never can complete.

Soccer: Ms. Healy/Dr. Bou Diab

Meeting Day: Monday & Wednesday (Both Sessions)

Description: If you’re interested in showing off your soccer skills or simply want to come out and play a friendly game of “pick-up” soccer, then come on out and join us!

Spanish Club: Ms. Bethancourt/Ms. Middleton

Meeting Day: Thursday (A session)

Description: Offer students the opportunity to explore the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures through a variety of fun and engaging activities. No previous Spanish experience is required.

Student Council Association: Ms. Ceppi

Meeting Day: Monday (Both Sessions)

Description: Students will develop leadership skills to advocate for themselves and their peers. They will present issues they feel are relevant to school administration. They will help to develop policies and hear grievances to help ensure the successful operation of the school.

Volleyball: Coach Ty & Ms. Hawks

Meeting Day: Wednesday (Both Sessions)

Descriptions: The plan is to teach the basics and advanced skills, based on the abilities of the kids. After skills sessions we will play games, put the skills to practice, including the sponsors.

Weight Training: Mr. Loyde 

Meeting Day: Wednesday & Thursday (Both Sessions)

Description: Students are encouraged to come to the weight room to improve or maintain their muscular endurance, cardio and flexibility. Students will get a chance to explore the different levels of training using free weights and universal machines.

Young Scholars: Ms. Price & Ms. DeLeon

Meeting Day: Tuesday (Both Sessions once a month)

Description: The Young Scholars After School Program is a great opportunity for students to engage in challenging and fun curriculum in science; technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) related concepts. The goal of the Young Scholars After School Program is to foster the development of higher-level thinking skills and to nurture your talents and abilities. The sessions will focus on an area of investigation that incorporates several academic subjects. The Young Scholars After School Program will meet once a month on Tuesday afternoons. Participation is limited to thirty students per session, so please be sure to sign up ASAP on the after-school program form which can be found in the Young Scholar’s Schoology Group.