Art Club
Art Club is an after school club that focuses on all things ART. Each meeting will have a project introduced. Some students will work on the project of the day and some will use the time as an open studio to experiment and work with art materials.
Sept- December
Club Sponsor: Mr. Polanco
Chess Club
Students learn how to play chess and the fundamentals of chess theory. Students will spend most of their time playing chess with one another.
Club Sponsor: Mr. Edwards
Coding Club
Students will experiment with different programs to learn about coding. This club will take place October – December
Club Sponsor: Mr. Pusateri
Debate Club
The debate club is a great place for students to explore the art of “organized arguing.”
In this club students will be given an opportunity if they don’t already have a strong voice and good presentation skills, they will learn these abilities in a fun, safe club environment.
Students learn to create factual arguments to persuade others in the club that their “side” is correct. The club uses the formal debate format.
This club will meet twice a month in room 120.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Burrows
Fluid Power Challenge
8th grade students will work in teams to create a hydraulic powered machine designed to complete a task. The club culminated in a competition between teams at the district level! Club meets September – November
Club Sponsor: Ms. Hough
FUSE Club
Students will choose and complete a variety of STEM Challenges involving coding, 3D printing and much more, utilizing the FUSE studio website, developed by Northwestern. Club meets in September
Club Sponsor: Ms. Hough
GEMS Club
GEMS is a club that engages girls in engineering, math and science topics. Some topics studied, but not limited to, fingerprinting, adaptations, growing green, building, and much more.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Gora
Get Centered Club
Students will engage in and practice fun, calming activities, such as games, simple yoga poses, drawing, and music with friends.
(Club meets January-May)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Royce
Interact Club
Interact club hosts fundraisers to support the building, Keller community, and an international cause. Students participate in service, leadership roles, and spreading school spirit. Club meets October – May
Club Sponsors: Ms. Konkey and Ms. Leiva
Mock Trial Club
The club will conduct a mock trial based on the story, Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Suess. It will be from an “entertaining and new angle.”
The case is based on a turtle named Sadie (She is not in the story, Yertle the Turtle.) Sadie was injured as a result of Yertle’s abuse of his authority. Sadie is suing for damages and additional amount for having her inalienable turtle rights violated. It is the defense attorney’s job to prove that Yertle DID NOT misuse his power. It is the plaintiff attorney’s job to prove that Yertle did misuse his power.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Ghani
Math After School Club
Students are able to receive help after school from a member of the math department with a focus on preparing/reviewing for upcoming assessments, providing an opportunity for reteaching topics students may not have yet mastered, and answering questions from math assignments. Session dates/times are announced to students in their math class and are held throughout the school year from September – May.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Heldt
Math Team
Students work collaboratively to solve a variety of math puzzles/problems in a competition format in preparation for the SD54 Math Competition.
(Club meets January – March)
Club Sponsor: Ms. Adamidis
Mural Club
Mural club is an after school club that focuses on a collaborative painting created on one of Keller’s walls. This club will begin after winter break.
Club Sponsor: Mr. Polanco
Musical Theater Club
Students will perform a song from a musical for the talent show. They will learn the music, acting and choreography for the song, as well as help with the sets and props. Students will also participate in fun drama warm-ups. Club meets in April and May.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Stoeck
National Geography Bee
The Geography Bee is opened to 7th and 8th grade students at Keller. Students are required to attend one after school practice. Two practices will be offered in December and one practice in January. At each practice, students participated in geography bee games and a mock Geography Bee.
Club meets in December and January. There will be a total of four sessions, including the Geography Bee.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Ghani
PRIDE Club
We will talk about inclusivity and belonging and problem solve ways to increase the likelihood that students feel such at Keller. The Club will meet once a month from October-May
Club Sponsors: Dr. Kwak and Mr. Kaper
Rocketry Club
Students will build, decorate and launch rockets. The club will take place March-May.
Club Sponsor: Mr. Strasser
Talent Show
Students will showcase their talents by auditioning an act, rehearsing and then finally performing their act in the all-school video presentation where their friends and family can watch. There will be opportunities for students to audition to be a student emcee, as well as audition with an act. Club meets March-May.
Club Sponsors: Ms. Hoffman and Ms. Hough
Yearbook
Students will take pictures and videos at Keller’s home events. They will then create two final products, a school yearbook and an end of the year video. This club will meet September-March on Thursdays before and after school on a variety of days with the option to have more meetings prior to the book being due in March.
Club Sponsors: Ms. Drain and Ms. Konkey
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