Glasgow Middle School

 After-School Program

Descriptions of Activities and Clubs

Math Counts

Ms. Milsap

Rm. F-205

Math Counts offers a forum for students to compete showcase their math skills on a local, state, and national level. Math Counts provides structure for an after-school club, a competition, and video challenges. National and local sponsors of the program include Raytheon, DODSTEM, Texas Instruments. This is a great program for the Thomas Jefferson Entrance Exam.

Robotics Club

Mr. Liedtke

Rm. B-126

 On behalf of the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, welcome to the 2022-2023 VEX IQ Competition Slapshot season, presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation. We are very excited to offer our robotics community a fun and action-packed season!

The REC Foundation’s mission is to increase student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, affordable, and sustainable robotics engineering programs. Through remote and in-person activities, students increase their innovative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, enhancing their academic journey to build a talented workforce in various STEM-related professions.

Some of the world's technologically advanced companies are eager to hire the next generation of innovators from REC Foundation programs. It’s our goal to leverage competitive robotics to see students increase technical abilities while learning workforce skills and having fun with their team.

The REC Foundation is dedicated to providing the guidance and resources to ensure that the season and competitions run smoothly so that all participants, coaches, and volunteers have a rewarding experience. We encourage you to explore resources here in the Digital Welcome Kit including VEX IQ Competition Slapshot information, VEX IQ STEM Labs (with free curriculum), VEX IQ Educator Certifications, free software downloads, and much more.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

FBLA Middle School is the middle school division of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. FBLA helps students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.

Capital One Coders

TBA

Rm. TBA

Students receive instruction on how to code and apply it to real-world applications.

Cooking Club 

Ms. Concaugh

Rm. F-231

Students will learn the basics of prepping, cooking and making delicious food selections in a fun, safe environment. Students will be expected to listen and follow directions of the kitchen to ensure safety!

Awesome Blossoms

Rm. TBA

Female students will engage in dialogue to promote personal development, increase leadership skills, and support their peers.

G.E.M.S (Glasgow in Engineering, Math and Science)

Hey Glasgow! Are you interested in STEM? Do you want to work with TJ students to do fun experiments and lessons? Come to GEMS on Wednesdays during the academic block to learn more about STEM-related topics. Some of our past lessons include airbags, density, as well as math games.  We also offer homework help in all school subjects. Feel free to stop by and get help in math, science, English, and another language (if we have a tutor available). 

Homework Hotspot

Rm. Cafeteria

Various Teachers

Students are put together into a controlled study hall group where they can receive homework help, project assistance, and further academic support.

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is a very fun school based organization where schools from all across the United States learn STEM-based subjects, compete and have fun. There are 22 events, with 3 event types: study events, where you have to learn about a topic such as the weather or electricity; lab events, where you have to use different properties of chemicals in a lab setting; and build events, where you build something like a car before the event and run it at the event. Each school gets 2 teams of 15 people, so if enough people are interested, everyone can do 3-4 events with partners. Glasgow hopes to compete in the competitions this year!

 ANIME CLUB

Mr. Redd

Rm. TBA

Goal of the club is for students to share their love of anime with other members. Discuss the latest trends in anime and watch and enjoy anime with fellow club goers. Students will also participate in Anime trivia

TABLE TENNIS

Mr. Cauthorn

Rm. Aux Gym

Do you like table tennis? Are you interested in learning? This game improves concentration, hand/eye coordination and provides physical fitness. 

Kickball Club

Mr. Lalande

Location: Field

Kickball Club is an opportunity for students to get outside, be physically active, and have fun with friends! Come join us, improve your hand eye coordination, and let your competitive spirit out. We will learn skills of the game of kickball, create new teams each day and help encourage each other to play hard and possibly be crowned Kickball Champion!

 

Arabic Club

Ms. Nafisa

Rm. M-20

Arabic Club's mission it to improve our students' self-confidence and communication regardless of primary language. We promote caring and respecting one another regardless of birthplace. Our activities will include:

• Learning about Arab countries
• Games
• Learning about cooking Arab food
• Volunteering
• Learning Arabic calligraphy
• Arab music appreciation

SGA(Student Government Association)

TBA

Rm. TBA

Students who participate in SGA will learn how to represent student opinions, addressing school needs through targeted programs and maintenance of tradition, and providing opportunities for leadership development in order to enrich the quality of student life.

 Gaming Club 

Mr. Rios

Cafe'

Gaming Club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on their hobby of playing video games. Students will have an opportunity to play multi- and single player games, spend time discussing stategies and preferences. 

Dance Club

Ms. Zafar

Aux Gym

A club for anyone who just loves to dance! We will be learning about different dance styles, trying a few of them out, and hopefully putting together a dance that we can perform as a group. No experience is required, you just have to like moving around, listening to music and having fun!

Orchestra Buddies

Ms. Blaine

B-158

Want to work with a High school student on your orchestra music? This will take place on Wednesdays during Activity Block. 

WRITE BRAIN BOOKS

TBA

Develop creativity and build your writing skills with fun group activities. Become an author! Your writing will be printed as a real book with your name. Write Brain is for English learners who love to write OR just get better at writing. Everyone will grow, learn and make new friends.

Muslim Students Association

Mr. Elthair

M-20

MSA at Glasgow is all about coming together and learn about your Muslim peers at Glasgow. In addition the MSA will have an open discussion to learn about Muslim’s in general and their life and how it’s like being a Muslim student. We will also be learning about Islamic cultures and beliefs around the world. 

Board Games Club

Students will exhibit sportsmanship, self control, team building and information sharing all while playing board games in a fun learning environment. All skill levels are welcome!

Chess Club

Mr. Bulman

F-201

All skill levels are welcome, and beginners are encouraged to attend. 

 After mastering the rules of the game, beginners will learn major tactical themes, opening principles, common checkmating patterns (rook & queen vs. king, rook & king vs. king, etc.), and algebraic notation (how to record your moves to review later). Intermediate and advanced players will gain experience with more advanced tactics (zugzwangs, underpromotion, smothered mates, etc.) and deepen their knowledge of opening theory. 

There will also be time for open play and game review each session. Dedicated members will have opportunities to participate in tournaments

Volleyball Club

Mr. Cauthorn

Gym

Volleyball Club will allow students to learn basic skills, fitness and nutrition tips relating to volleyball.We begin each session with a dynamic warm up followed by drills to help you pass, set and hit the ball. After drills, we play volleyball games to help develop our skills as well as learn game strategies and rules.

League of Ladies (LOL)

Ms. James/Ms. Andersen

B-130

League of Ladies (LOL) will focus on relationship building, leadership development, and forming a strong sense of self. Our goal for this year is to help our members create a support network of positive peers and engage in community services projects that will directly benefit our community. Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 will be the first meeting!

(Bi-Weekly 2nd/4th Wednesday)