Trimester 2 Clubs
Menands School is excited to continue extracurricular clubs and sports this Winter for Grades 3-8. Trimester 2 clubs start on December 8th. Club offerings occur after school until 4:30, and bus transportation home is available. Please see the club description for further details.
If a club meets its maximum capacity, all students who signed up for the club will be put into a lottery system. Through this system, students will be randomly selected to participate in the club. Those who do not get selected will be notified through the parent email that was submitted during sign ups.
Submit the permission forms promptly, as sign ups close on November 21st!
MONDAY
- Volleyball (also on Thursdays) Grades 5-8
- Arts & Crafts (also on Wednesdays) Grades 3-5
- Drama Club (also on Wednesdays & Thursdays) Grades 4-8
- Drama Club Costumes Grades 6-8
TUESDAY
- Tech/STEM Grades 6-8
- Crochet Club Grades 6-8
WEDNESDAY
- Arts & Crafts (also on Mondays) Grades 3-5
- Academic Challenge Bowl (ACB) Grades 7-8
- Drama Club (also on Mondays & Thursdays) Grades 4-8
- Anime Club Grades 3-5
THURSDAY
- Volleyball (also on Mondays) Grades 5-8
- Arts & Crafts (Thursdays ONLY)
- Drama Club Grades 4-8 (also on Mondays & Wednesdays) Grades 4-8
- Drama Club Set Design Grades 6-8
- Yearbook Club Grades 6-8
Clubs
Arts & Crafts
Second Trimester: Mondays & Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Advisors: Mrs. Kayoleros & Mrs. Bruce
In arts and crafts club students will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine! We will make so many projects with various mediums such as weaving with yarn, making jewelry, painting (not with paint brushes!), and even more. Students will be able to discuss their interests with club leaders, who will use that input to decide which crafts to create. Join us for lots of laughs and lots of art.
Maximum number of participants is 12
Drama Club
Second Trimester: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. (Some Tuesdays & Fridays)
Grades 4-8
Advisors: Ms. O’Connell & Mrs. Rao
Students will work together to perform Alice in Wonderland Jr., which entails learning lines, songs, choreography, teamwork, and dedication. Please note that in order to prepare for the performance, there will be a rigorous rehearsal schedule. Rehearsals are determined based on the specific song or scene being worked on that day, and schedules will be posted well in advance. Rehearsals may occur on any day of the week as needed for the production.
Students may not miss rehearsals for other clubs or sports. Participation will be based on an audition that will take place at the beginning of the trimester. All interested students must audition.
Maximum number of participants is 50
Drama Club Costumes
Second Trimester: Mondays
Grades 6-8
Advisor: Ms. Stack
Students will help to prepare costumes and props for the annual Drama Club Production. Students will use teamwork and brainstorm a vision for each character’s costume. When the show arrives students will have the opportunity to help backstage the night of the show.
Maximum number of participants is 15.
STEM Club
Second Trimester: Tuesdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mr. Greene
The goal of this club is to promote student engagement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students will engage in hands-on STEM activities and discussions. Activities may include, coding, design and production, physics (objects in motion) and competitions. The program “”may”” involve mentor students from the 8th grade STEM classes, who will assist with club activities, gaining leadership, and community service opportunities.
Maximum number of participants is 20.
Crochet Club
Second Trimester: Tuesdays
Grades 6-8
Advisor: Mrs. McNamara
Crochet Club is for students that are both new to crochet and have prior experience. Students will learn basic stitches and work on projects (ex scarves or blankets) during club time. Experienced students are welcome to bring their current crochet projects to work on during club hours. Supplies will be provided for each student’s initial project.
Maximum number of participants is 10.
Anime Club
Second Trimester: Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Advisor: Mrs. Catini
The anime club will provide students with a chance to speak about their favorite animes with their schoolmates. In addition to being with like minded anime fans, students will learn about the history of anime, create Japanese cultural arts and crafts, and make a brief manga. Students on occasion will watch an age appropriate anime.
Maximum Participants is 10
Academic Challenge Bowl (ACB)
Second Trimester: Wednesdays
Grades 7-8
Advisors: Ms. Ervin
Academic Challenge Bowl is for students who LOVE trivia and like games such as Jeopardy, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader. It is an academic competition with a quiz-bowl format. It is the middle school version of MasterMinds. It is a fast-paced question and answer competition. Students will compete in a team of 4 at a time to go against other schools. Team substitutions occur at halftime. There are 4 meets in the regular season and potentially playoffs. Each meet is normally designed so that each school plays two matches. The questions cover a broad range: art, biology, chemistry, current events, geography, history, literature, music, political science, pop culture, religion and sports. This club will not meet every week, there will be a schedule with practices and meets so students can do ACB and drama club. The final meet and potentially playoffs run into trimester 3.
Maximum number of participants is 8
Yearbook
Second Trimester: Thursdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mrs. Wroblewski & Mrs. Stanton
Students will work collaboratively to create the 2025-2026 school yearbook electronically. Students will create announcements, send thank you notes, solicit photos, brainstorm page ideas, choose design layouts, and insert photos to create the completed yearbook.
Maximum number of participants is 10
Drama Club Set Design
Second Trimester: Thursdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mr. Gottcent & Ms. Foley
Students will create multiple props and sets for the Drama Club show. Students will use their artistic and creative skills to plan, create and collaborate with teachers and peers.
Maximum number of participants is 10
Arts & Crafts
Second Trimester: Thursdays ONLY
Grades 3-5
Advisor: Ms. Houbre
Get creative and have fun in Arts & Crafts Club! Each week, students will make a variety of guided crafts using different materials and techniques. From painting and paper art to seasonal projects, students will explore their creativity and take home their unique creations.
Maximum: 12 students
Sports
Volleyball
Second Trimester: Mondays & Thursdays
Grades 5-8
Advisor: Ms. Ervin & Ms. McQuade
Students will learn the skills needed to play volleyball and how to apply them in game settings. They will learn team strategies for offense and defense, as well as the rules of the game and sportsmanship. Students will have the opportunity to play interscholastic games against other schools, and a schedule will be provided when the season starts. Games will be from 4-5pm and students need to be picked up from games due the darkness. There will be some games that fall on days outside of Mondays and Thursdays.
*You cannot participate in another club on Mondays or Thursdays if you are on the volleyball team.*
Maximum number of participants is 25