Extracurricular Activities - Little Oak Middle

Zero Gravity Jump Rope Club

Zero Gravity Jump Rope Club
Team Moderators: Megan Black and Jennie Johnsen

Little Oak's Jump Rope Club began over fifteen years ago and the team continues to be an integral part of our school. The team received the "Making the Grade" award from the Drew Brees Foundation in 2007. Zero Gravity, formerly the Firecrackers, will meet regularly to practice basic jump roping skills and tricks, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle. The jumpers work with each other to improve their athletic skills, foster relationships, and learn the importance of commitment and persistence. Students who are interested in joining the club must complete an application and permission form, attend the workshop, and try out before a panel of judges. If selected, Zero Gravity members must maintain a "C" or better average in all subjects and are expected to maintain appropriate behavior at all times. Administrative discipline referrals may warrant removal from the Zero Gravity Club. Practice dates will be announced in advance. Zero Gravity Club members are also expected to attend all practices. If a jumper misses more than three practices, they are dismissed from the team.

Dazzlers Dance Team

Moderator: Jacquelyn Quintana and Yvette Scairono

Being a member of the LOM "Dazzlers" Dance Team has many rewards and is a valuable experience. Dancers will demonstrate pride to our school and community through their participation on this team. The dance team will perform at various LOM and community events. Students that are interested in joining the Dazzlers must complete an application and permission form, attend the workshop, and try out before a panel of judges. If selected, Dazzlers must maintain a C or better average in all subjects and are expected to maintain appropriate behavior at all times. Students are required to participate in all practices and scheduled events. Dazzlers are not allowed to miss any practices, unless there are extenuating circumstances, and Ms. Quintana and Mrs. Scairono must be notified and approve of these circumstances.

Yearbook Club

Moderator: Shae Barthelemy and Emma Brady

The Yearbook Club is made up of 5th and 6th grade students. Yearbook Club members are selected through an application process. Students will learn how to work a camera, take perfectly framed photos, and design layouts and spreads for our upcoming yearbook. Through the work of our yearbook staff, the story of LOM is told by the students, for the students! If you see a LOM Yearbook Staff member with a camera in their hands, be sure to smile!

Junior Beta Club

Moderators: Kristy Miller and Meagan Jolicoeur

Junior Beta Club is an organization intended to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. At this time, Junior Beta Club is open to students in the 6th grade only. In order to be eligible, students must have maintained a 3.5 average or higher throughout their 5th grade year with no administrative discipline referrals. Junior Beta Club students will take part in a number of service projects in order to help those in our community. Students must continue to maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA during their 6th grade year, and must also have an excellent behavioral record in order to remain a member of Junior Beta Club.

Girls on the Run

Alison Rutledge and Susan Roberts-moderators
Susan Roberts-Assistant

Girls on the Run is a 10 week program that focuses on building self-image and building strong girls, emotionally and physically. At the end of the program, the girls will participate in a 5K run in November. This club is open to 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls. Membership is on a first come, first serve basis. Girls register online through Girlsontherun.org. Practice dates will be announced in advance. During the ten week program, Students will practice after school two times a week in order to prepare for the 5k run.

Chorus

Moderator: Rebecca Hayes

Chorus is available to students in grades 5-6, and classes take place two days a week during the school day. Occasional after school practices will be held, and practices will be announced in advance. Chorus students participate in a variety of LOM school and community events, including Christmas and Spring Concerts, Veteran's Day and School-Wide Programs, and parish chorus festivals. Some events will be open to select members only, based on performance and participation.

Selection will be determined through a try-out process, which takes place in the spring of the previous school year. Students in grade 5-6 are eligible to participate in chorus. Due to scheduling conflicts, after a specific designated date (set by administration) during the first few weeks of school, students will not be moved out of chorus. Students will remain in the chorus class for the remainder the year, which will serve as the child’s music class. If there are extenuating circumstances preventing the student from attending chorus practices, the student’s parent(s) must contact and meet with the chorus teacher to discuss options and develop a possible solution. Parents may elect for their child not to participate in chorus concerts or functions, but the student will remain in the chorus class for the remainder of the year.

5th & 6th Grade Band

Moderator: Brian Dearie

Band is available to students in 5th and 6th grade, and classes take place two days a week during the school day. After school practices will be held, around concert dates, and practices will be announced in advance. Band students are expected to attend all scheduled practices. Band students participate in a variety of LOM school and community events, including Christmas and Spring Concerts, Veteran's Day and School-Wide Programs, and parish band festivals. Some events will be open to select members only, based on performance and participation.

Band selection will be determined through a try-out process, which takes place in the spring of the previous school year. Students in grades 5 and 6 are eligible to participate in band. Due to scheduling conflicts, after a specific designated date (set by administration) during the first few weeks of school, students will not be moved out of band. Students will remain in the band class for the remainder the year, which will serve as the child’s music class. If there are extenuating circumstances preventing the student from attending band or chorus practices, the student’s parent(s) must contact and meet with the band or chorus teacher to discuss options and develop a possible solution. Parents may elect for their child not to participate in band concerts or functions, but the student will remain in the band class for the remainder of the year.

4-H Club

Robotics

Moderator: Kelly Ryan and Judy Rucker

The Robotics Club is open to students in grades 4-6, and students are selected through an application process. Robotics is a hands-on and fun way for kids to learn STEM concepts by making robots, while working and sharing with other club members. Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with the making, programming, and designing of robots. Meeting dates will be announced in advance. The Robotics Club will take part in community competitions.

STEM Club

Moderators: Samantha Fotsch and Paula Walters

STEM is an abbreviation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The STEM Club will focus on improving science and math instruction by using different approaches to keep students interested in STEM education. Students are selected for the STEM Club through an application process. Students will work on projects that show how STEM subjects apply to real-world situations. Meeting dates will be announced in advance.