Finn Hill Middle SchoolActivities
Current Club Offerings
During remote learning for the 20-21 school year there are some online options for student clubs. The clubs being run online are described below along with details about how to participate and a schedule of all clubs/activities. As more clubs become available they will be listed here. Announcements and information about clubs can also be found on the Library Teams page. If you have questions about a particular club email the advising teacher.
*All MEETINGs will be held on microsoft Teams
**meeting times may change throughout the year
Club/Activity Descriptions
Audio book time
Listen in on your lunchtime (or just before) while Mr. Strong reads a story to you. Or get the book yourself and follow along!
When: Daily during lunchtime (or just before) - Starts 11/20. See Library Teams page for announcements.
Advisor: Mr. Strong pestrong@lwsd.org
Cooking/Baking Club
Mrs. Collett is starting an official Cooking Club for Finn Hill Students. Come meet with other foodies to discuss, learn, and have fun.
When: Every Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30pm
Advisor: Mrs. Collett scollett@lwsd.org
Honor Society
In order to participate in Honor Society students must maintain a 3.5 GPA. Students will be invited to join by Mrs. Alvarado based on their grades. Students will also need to volunteer and record ten hours of community service if they are in this club.
When: No meetings, see announcements on Teams
Advisor: Mrs. Alvarado kalvarado@lwsd.org
Pokémon Club
If you like Pokémon or are interested in learning more about Pokémon, consider joining Finn Hill's Pokémon Club! In our meetings we will have a variety of activities such as:
- learning and playing the card game
- talking about Pokémon
- drawing Pokémon
- creating new Pokémon games and characters
- and more!
When: Every Friday from 3:00 - 4:00pm
Advisor: Mr. Schilling aaschilling@lwsd.org
Art enrichment
Share art, watch cool art videos, create art, and just chat in Art Enrichment club.
When:
- 7/8th Graders - 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:00pm
- 6/7th Graders - 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:00pm
Advisor: Mrs. Wishon awishon@lwsd.org
G.L.O.W.
(Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever club)
G.L.O.W. is an lgbtq+ safe haven club. Everyone is welcome to come, including lgbtq+ allies!
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 3:30 - 4:00pm
Advisor: Mrs. Wishon awishon@lwsd.org
MineCraft club
Mr. Kielty and Mr. Pepitone are creating a fun, safe, and engaging place for students to come together and play Minecraft while also learning at the same time!
When: Every Wednesday at 2:00pm
Advisors: Mr. Kielty skielty@lwsd.org & Mr. Pepitone mpepitone@lwsd.org
TSA
(Technology Student Association)
The Technology Student Association is a national student organization created to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as business education. TSA aims to develop leadership, academic, and business management skills in the workplace among students and leaders within the community. "Learning to lead in a technical world."
When: Every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00pm
Advisor: Mrs. Lynch lilynch@lwsd.org
courageous conversations lunch club
Courageous Conversations Lunch Club is a teacher-led and moderated club for Finn Hill students to have a safe place to discuss issues that impact their lives as well as community in a fact-based, non-confrontational setting. The group will discuss current events, the history behind those events, and actions that we can all take to create an inclusive community. All view-points are welcome, and all voices are important. Contact Ms. Erikson prior to attending.
When: Every other Tuesday from 11:15 - 11:45am (Starting Nov. 17th)
Advisor: Ms. Erikson serikson@lwsd.org
Green team
Our mission is to educate and engage the Finn Hill community to take action by practicing more environmentally friendly habits. Our goals are to:
- Increase student ownership & awareness of their actions and environment
- Share with Finn Hill student body the differences between compost vs recycling vs garbage and how correctly sorting can result in decreasing waste
- Challenge Finn Hill student body to take action compost/recycle at school and at home
- Design an edible and pollination garden
When: Contact Mrs. Watsabaugh for times
Advisor: Mrs. Watsabaugh cwatsabaugh@lwsd.org
Schedule
Club/Activity |
Advisor |
Meeting Time |
| Art Enrichment | Amy Wishon |
2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:00pm for 7/8th Graders 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:00pm for 6/7th Graders |
| Audiobook Time | Peter Strong | During your lunchtime (or just before your lunch) |
| Cooking/Baking | Sara Collett | Every Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30pm |
| Courageous Conversations | Sara Erikson | Every other Tuesday from 11:15 - 11:45am (Starting Nov. 17th) |
| G.L.O.W. | Amy Wishon | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:00pm |
| Green Team | Christen Watsabaugh | Email Mrs. Watsabaugh for times |
| Honor Society | Kim Alvarado | No Meetings, Mrs. Alvarado doing announcements on TEAMS |
| Minecraft | Scott Kielty & Mark Pepitone | Every Wednesday at 2:00pm |
| Pokémon | Aaron Schilling | Every Friday from 3:00 - 4:00pm |
| Technology Student Association (TSA) | Lisa Lynch | Every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00pm |
19-20 School Year Clubs & Tutoring
Interested to know what kinds of clubs, tutoring, and activities Finn Hill had last year when students were in-person? The 19-20 Tutoring and Club Schedule shows the offerings from last school year.