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Clubs School Clubs are a fun way to become more involved in the
school community, Click here for the 2007 2008 Club List
Here are descriptions of some of the exciting clubs you can join... The Art Club The King Philip Art Clubs for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 began meeting September 21. The art clubs meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month, generally speaking. Art Club focuses on a variety of different creative approaches that may include cartooning, paper mache, drawing and painting.
Connecticut History Day Skittles Chess Club Like chess? Then drop in the library for skittles play on Mondays, 3:00-4:10. The club begins on November 16th with an informational meeting, and play will run through April 4th, culminating in a cross-town tournament here at KP against Sedgwick. KP Chess Club follows the rules outlined in the U.S. Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess, 5th edition. All are welcome, but basic knowledge of how the game is played is required. Please contact Mrs. Covaleski in the library, or call 233-8236, ext. 1326. Drama Workshop The Drama club is proud to present, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" on May 4th and 5th.
Future Problem Solving KP Knitting Club All are welcome, boys and girls, students and staff, 6th –8th grades. The King Philip Knitting Club is committed to helping others. This year’s service project is making NO – HAIR – DAY – CHEMO – CAPS. The club is open to those who know how to knit and those who want to learn.
Tuesdays MATHCOUNTSMATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. MATHCOUNTS is one of the country’s largest and most successful education partnerships. President George W. Bush and former Presidents Clinton, Reagan, and Bush have all recognized MATHCOUNTS in Oval Office ceremonies. The MATHCOUTNS program has also received two White House citations as an outstanding private sector initiative.Click here for more information on MATHCOUNTS at King Philip.
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Sponsored by NASA, IBM, and DeKa, Odyssey of the Mind gives several long term problems to solved by March in teams of 5 to 7. This year the problems are the following: (1) Build two vehicles using different power sources that will do a variety of tasks; (2) Build a robot-like monster and create a dream that he will be participate; (3) Create and present an original performance that includes a story told using three different forms of communication; (4) Create a balsa-wood-and-glue structure that will be tested for its ability to balance and support as much weight as possible; (5) Create a humorous performance that has team members portraying a puppet, a mime, and an image and its reflection. The club meets on Friday after school. Student Council Student Council is made up of any interested 6th, 7th and 8th graders. We meet twice a month on Thursday afternoon. Each year students choose a few programs they would like to do at the school. This year the focus is on hurricane victims, food pantries, and a book drive. These students commit to community service and school spirit. Tip of the Pen The Tip of the Pen staff is always looking for talented editors and artists!
Tip of the Pen is the school's literary magazine that comes out
twice a year; in December and in May. Teachers submit poetry, prose and artwork
from students to be published in the magazine. Students on the staff then edit
each written piece for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors and make
corrections as needed. In addition, the students make decisions regarding the
format of the magazine; for example they decide the order in which writing
pieces will appear, font type/size, graphics, etc. Talented artists are
encouraged to join the staff as well to design for the magazine. These students
draw pictures and add decorative elements to accompany writing pieces throughout
the magazine.
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