Saint Maur International School
Clubs and Activities Montessori to Grade 12
2011-2012 Updated: Oct. 31, 2011
Grade Levels
Club/Activity
Montessori
Japanese (5 to 6 year old Language and Full-day children) (Children turning Culture Club 6 by October 31, For Beginners 2012)
(limit: 10)
Description This is for non-Japanese speaking children who would like to learn some basic words and phrases, Japanese songs and children’s stories. They will also do origami folding, as well as play traditional games. This is a club for those who have a strong command of English and do not speak Japanese yet. Reading and writing in Japanese will not be taught. A fee of 500 yen will apply for the purchase of materials and snacks. Please pay fee at school store after receiving the confirmation that your child is in the club.
Montessori (5 and 6 year old Full-day children)
Grades 1 & 2
Dance to the Beat! (limit: 12)
Puppet Drama Club (limit: 8)
Date/Time Tuesdays, 3:10 – 4:10p.m.
Ms. Mimi Ms. Mimi’s room Montessori Bldg. 1F
Starting Sept. 13 Ending late May Weekly (or alternate weeks if two groups are offered, depending on the number)
Children will have fun dancing and exercising to music! Some songs will have special steps to follow, others --dance ‘til you drop! It will be a great workout full of fun just for kids! (Children will be collected from their classrooms.)
Thursdays 3:10 – 4:10
Do you like being creative with your hands? Would you like to make your very own puppets that will be used in plays? If your answer is yes, then come and join the Puppet Drama Club!
Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Please note: A fee of Y800 will apply for the purchase of materials for this club. A form will be given to students who participate in this club. Please bring the completed form and fee in an envelope marked “Puppet Club fees” to the school store.
Teacher/Location
Starting September 15 Ending late May
Starting September 15th Ending May 17th, 2012
Ms. Sallie Room: Ms. Sallie’s room in Montessori Building 2nd FL
Ms. Catherine
Room: Ms. Catherine’s room Montessori Building 2 nd Floor
Grade Levels
Grades 1and 2
(second semester)
Club/Activity
Description
Cross Stitch Club
Students will learn how to cross stitch to create beautiful mats of various designs. This class is for beginners as well as those who have done cross stitching before. Improve dexterity and concentration skills while having fun!
(limit 10 students per session)
Date/Time Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 Starting Jan.12; ending late May
Teacher/Location Ms. Alka Almoula Room: N-4 on Elementary school floor
This Session is for Gr. 1 & 2 from Jan 20 to May 5 There is a 1,000 yen fee for materials. Please pay at the school store.
Grades 1 - 3
Arts & Crafts (limit: 15 per group)
Grades 1-5
Kendo Club (limit 16)
We will enjoy creating different things that are related to seasonal themes. There will be two groups. Students participating may sign up for semester 1 or semester 2. If there are spaces available a student may be able to participate both semesters. There will be a 1,000 yen fee for materials to be paid to the school store.
Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30
Students will be introduced to Japanese martial art of Kendo. Emphasis is placed on proper manners, good sportsmanship, and safety awareness, as well as the basic swings of the bamboo sword (shinai) that they will be required to purchase for approximately 1,800 yen after the first practice day. The money should be paid to the school store AFTER the first practice.
Thursdays
Note: Students with two year experience in the Kendo Club will be required to purchase their own full kendo gear (dohgi and armor) and wear them during each session.
Ms. Endo Ms. Nakagawa
Group 1:
Semester1: September 15 to December 15
ROOM 2N
Group 2:
Semester 2: January 12 to end of May
Starting Sept. 15
3:30 – 4:30 Ending in late April
Mrs. Tanaka Room: Lower Rec Hall
Grade Levels Grade 2 - 5
Club/Activity
Catholic Club Catholic Club is aimed especially at Catholic students at (limit 20)
Grades 1-5
Grades 1–6
Description
Elementary Sports limit : 28 per grade level
Irish Dance Practice Club (no limit)
Saint Maur, but any interested student in grade 1-5 is welcome to join. We will learn some Bible verses listen to Bible stories sing some songs create some posters talk about how we can be a positive presence in the school monthly mass on first Friday of each month There is a 1,000 yen fee for materials. Please pay at the school store.
Date/Time Friday Starting September 16
Teacher/Location Mr. Agnew Dr. Robinson
3:35 – 4:20
Room: Chapel
The Elementary Sports Club offers students in grades 1-5, a balanced program of sports skill development to encourage their participation in sports and cooperation with others. Sports skills taught during the club focus on soccer, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, circuit training/fitness, floor and field hockey, handball, kickball or t-ball and group games. The club is held even on rainy days, with groups assigned to indoor locations at such times. Come and join this club to have fun learning sports activities.
Tuesdays Starting September 15
Grade 1 - Ms. Okaguchi and TBA
3:30 – 4:30
Grade 2 - Ms.Keal, and TBA
A club for boys and girls to practice/learn Irish Dance in a supportive and non-competitive environment. The Club is happy to accommodate all levels and children learn at their own pace. The goals are to encourage personal development of coordination and of rhythm patterns as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Fun performance opportunities are presented throughout the year. The
Thursdays
1st graders meet in the URH and are dismissed from there at 4:30. All other students meet in the Gym and are dismissed from there at 4:30.
Starting September 15
3:30 – 4:30 Ending in May
Grade 3 - Mr.Kebe and TBA Grade 4/5 – Mr. So and TBA Ms. Zack, Ms. Shirasawa, Parent volunteers Room: Upper Rec Hall
(continued)
Grades 1-6
Irish Dance Practice Club (no limit)
Saint Maur Irish Dance Club is most fortunate to offer joint co-operation with founder of the Ardgah School of Irish Dance Tokyo, Ms. Tomoko Shirasawa, TCRG, who comes to Yokohama from Tokyo to teach the children. Ms. Shirasawa is registered through the Irish Dance Commission (An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha) in Ireland. Ms. Shirasawa offers a huge benefit to the children by guiding proper technique and teaching dance steps at all levels. We are honored to have her on our team! The club will still be a volunteer club run by parent volunteers in the same manner as past years but will be asking for a nominal amount to pay for Ms. Shirasawa's services. Parents will receive further information regarding the exact amount after the number of students has been determined.
No limit for children who show minimum proficiency or who have recommendation from their Irish Dance Teacher.
Grade Levels
Club/Activity
Description
Gr. 2 & 3
MiniMusicians
This activity is open to all 2nd and 3rd graders who like singing. There will be a limit of 25 students. We will sing different children’s songs and add some instruments and choreography when appropriate. The group participates in concerts throughout the year.
Mondays
This club is an opportunity for students to work on their Math skills using the Mathletics computer programme. “Mathletics is the next generationin learning, helping students enjoy maths and achieve outstanding results Mathletics responds to your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Students instantly know if they are on the right track and they can improve at their own pace. Stepby-step animated support guides students through concepts. The mental arithmetic skills have on average increased by more than 130%.” (Source:Mathletics.com)
Mondays
Grades 2 to 5
Mathletics
Date/Time
3:30-4:30pm
Starting September 12
3:30 – 4:30 Ending late May
Teacher/Location Ms. Salvosa Room: Upper Rec Hall
Ms. Hilleson Room: Computer Lab 1
Grade Levels
Club/Activity
Grades 2 to HS
Fashion Club (limit 15)
Description Are you interested in clothes? In bags? Shoes? Would you like to have more time to create your own designs and make your own clothes? Then come and join the brand new St Maur Fashion Club! While looking at the history of fashion and fashion around the world, you will be thinking of your own way to create clothes and how you can bring something different to the world of fashion. You will be creating and customizing clothes, bags and accessories so that your designs and all your ideas can become reality! Welcome to the Fashion club!
Date/Time
Tuesdays Starting September 13
3:30 – 4:30 Ending late May
Teacher/Location
Ms. Andujar Ms. Godallier Room: M2-4 2nd Floor Montessori Bld
There will be a 1,000 yen initial material fee; however, students will be expected to purchase additional materials depending on the projects they choose. Details will be sent home at the appropriate time. Please pay initial 1,000 yen to the school store.
Grades 3 to 5
Gr. 3 - 5 Sports Club (limit 20)
The Gr. 3 - 5 Elementary Sports Club intends to give younger students the opportunity to develop their individual and teamwork skills in soccer, cross country running and basketball. It also exposes children to competitive sport and playing against other teams and schools. Term 1 = Soccer (Fridays) Term 2 = Ekiden/Cross Country (Lunchtimes/Fridays) Term 3 = Basketball (Thursdays)
Fridays Starting September 16
3:30 – 4:30
Mr. Barrett Mr. Hitchman Mr. Morice Term 1 (Peverley Place) Term 2 (Lunchtimes – outside the FA Centre / Fridays – outside the school) Term 3 (Roof Basketball Court)
Grade Levels
Club/Activity
Description
Grades 3 to 5
Cross Stitch Club
Students will learn how to cross stitch to create beautiful mats of various designs. This class is for beginners as well as those who have done cross stitching before. Improve dexterity and concentration skills while having fun!
(first semester)
(limit 10 students per session)
Date/Time Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 Starting September 15; ending on Dec. 15
Teacher/Location Ms. Alka Almoula Room: N-4 on Elementary school floor
There is a 1,000 yen fee for materials. Please pay at the school store.
Grades 3 to 5
Lego Mindstorms Club (Maximum 12)
Grades 4 – 6
First Lego League / Robo Sumo (Maximum 10 per team)
Build and program robots and then test your skills by completing robotics challenges! Club members will learn to program basic robotics behaviors using Lego Mindstorms NXT robots. Club members can test their skills by participating in the Yokohama Jr. Robot tournament (February) and the Robo Sumo Friendly (May) There is a 1000 yen fee to cover repair and replacement of equipment. By the end of the year Lego Mindstorms club members will be well prepared to participate in next year’s First Lego League. Please pay fees at the school store. Build and program robots and then test your skills by competing in robotics competitions! First Lego League (FLL) is an international robotics competition. Teams of up to ten will work together to solve a real world problem and compete in a robotics competition. First Lego League (FLL) teams may require practices during weekends & winter vacation as necessary. Teams will participate in the Kanto tournament the last week in December for the chance to participate in the Japan Nationals in February. There is a 5,000 yen fee to cover tournament entry costs. FLL team members will also be
Mondays Starting Sept. 12 3:30 – 4:30
Fridays Starting Sept.16
3:30 – 5:30 August – December January – May practice times may remain the same or decrease to 3:30 – 4:30 PM depending upon the results of the Kanto tournament and interest in preparing for
Mr. Barrett Room: General Science / Robotics Lab
Mr. Payne Mr. Castro Room: General Sciences & Robotics Lab
Grades 3 to 5
Grade Levels Grades 4&5
French Club
Club/Activity Science is FUN (limit: 12 per semester. )
expected to participate in fund raisers to cover the cost of team tee-shirts & repair and replacement of equipment. The Robo Sumo Friendly is a local tournament held at Saint Maur International School in May. Students who own Mindstorms NXT robots may use them to participate in this tournament. Please pay fees at the school store. This club will teach French culture and language through songs, games and oral activities. Lessons will be led by high school students Charles Ledoux and Rika Akimoto, both native French speakers, and moderated by Mr. Jennings. Beginners and non-beginners are welcome!
the Robo Sumo Friendly.
Description
Date/Time
Come along to experience lots of exciting Science activities. Make beautiful blue crystals, extract DNA from fruit, construct tall towers from straws and to start off, watch fantastic firework displays. Participate in lots of other hands on activities in the Science labs and find out why Science really is FUN! There is a 500 yen fee for materials. Please pay at the school store after the first session. Come along and join in the fun!
Grades 4 and 5
Board Games (limit 12)
Students will be introduced to scrabble, chess and other fun board games. According to Scolastic.com, “…Board games can teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with others. Board games can foster the ability to focus, and lengthen your child's attention span by encouraging the completion of an exciting, enjoyable game. The message inherent in board games is: Never give up!”
Fridays Starting Oct. 21
3:30 – 5:30
Tuesdays Starting September 13th
3:30 – 4:30 Semester 1: Tuesday
Mr. Ledoux (Sem 1) Ms. Akimoto (Sem 2) Mr. Jennings Room: N-4 Elementary school floor
Teacher/Location Dr. Suzuki Ms. Ng Science Building
Sept. 13 to Tuesday December 6
Semester 2: Tuesday Jan 10 to Tuesday May 22
Mondays Starting September 12
3:30 – 4:30
Mr. Jennings Room 4B
Gr. 1 - 5
String Ensemble Lunch Recess Club
Open to any students who take lessons on violin, viola, cello or double bass.
Mondays lunch/recess
Mrs. Okaguchi Auditorium
Saint Maur International School
CL U B S & ACTIVITIES
Middle School and High School (2011 – 2012 Academic Year)
Middle School and High School: sign-up sheets for clubs will be posted at the following locations: Music Clubs: sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board outside the Music Room in the Fine Arts Building. Please see the notices which are located on the bulletin board outside the Music Room in the Fine Arts Building Sports Teams: sign-up sheets are posted by season on the MS and HS Sports Activity bulletin boards. See Mr. Yoshii, Athletic Director, if you have any questions. All other clubs/activities: sign-up sheets for MS and HS clubs will be posted for FOUR DAYS on the bulletin board outside the main library from Monday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Sept. 8. Please contact Mrs. Engstrom or if you have any questions about club sign-ups. All clubs will run until the end of May, unless stated otherwise. Note: Clubs without a sufficient number of students are subject to cancellation.
Grade
Club/Activity
Grades 6 to 8
Friendship Volunteers (limit: none)
Lunch Recess Club
Description Friendship Volunteers is a charity club that was once very active at Saint Maur. We have tried last year, restoring this Saint Maur tradition where students be engaged in voluntary charity activities. We first worked on collecting pet bottle caps to donate to ECOCAP to fund vaccination and related supplies to save the lives of children around the world. The caps are to be recycled into material to produce new products useful in our lives. Last
Date/Time
Teacher/Location
Wednesdays2
Ms. Tanaka
Starting September 7
Room: MS-7
12:30 – 12:50
year, we succeeded in collecting approximately 12,200 caps (lunch recess) equivalent of 15 vaccination shots. With enough interested members, we may be involved in other charity activities.
Grade
Club/Activity
Description
Grade 6
First Lego League / Robo Sumo
(with Gr. 4 & 5)
(Maximum 10 per team)
Grades 7 – 12
Robotics Club
Build and program robots and then test your skills by competing in robotics competitions! First Lego League (FLL) is an international robotics competition. Teams of up to ten will work together to solve a real world problem and compete in a robotics competition. First Lego League (FLL) teams may require practices during weekends & winter vacation as necessary. Teams will participate in the Kanto tournament the last week in December for the chance to participate in the Japan Nationals in February. There is a 5,000 yen fee to cover tournament entry costs. FLL team members will also be expected to participate in fund raisers to cover the cost of team tee-shirts & repair and replacement of equipment. Please pay fee at the school store. The Robo Sumo Friendly is a local tournament held at Saint Maur International School in May. Students who own Mindstorms NXT robots may use them to participate in this tournament. Students can participate in several robotics challenges including the VEX Robotics Challenge Gateway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP7QhdFLndQ in November and the Robo Sumo Friendly at Saint Maur in May. Other competitions may be added depending upon interest. Students can also learn to program with Labview, a programming software used by scientists and engineers.
(10 maximum for VEX robotics team)
Date/Time
Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 August – December January – May practice times may remain the same or decrease to 3:30 – 4:30 PM depending upon the results of the Kanto tournament and interest in preparing for the Robo Sumo Friendly.
Teacher/Location Mr. Payne Mr. Castro Room: General Sciences & Robotics Lab
Mr. Rose General Science / Robotics Lab
Grade
Club/Activity
Grades 6&7
Irish Dance Practice Club
(with Elementary School Students)
(no limit)
Description A club for boys and girls to practice/learn Irish Dance in a supportive and non-competitive environment. The Club is happy to accommodate all levels and children learn at their own pace. The goals are to encourage personal development of coordination and of rhythm patterns as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Fun performance opportunities are presented throughout the year. The Saint Maur Irish Dance Club is most fortunate to offer joint co-operation with founder of the Ardgah School of Irish Dance Tokyo, Ms. Tomoko Shirasawa, TCRG, who comes to Yokohama from Tokyo to teach the children. Ms. Shirasawa is registered through the Irish Dance Commission (An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha) in Ireland. Ms. Shirasawa offers a huge benefit to the children by guiding proper technique and teaching dance steps at all levels. We are honored to have her on our team! The club will still be a volunteer club run by parent volunteers in the same manner as past years but will be asking for a nominal amount to pay for Ms. Shirasawa's services. Parents will receive further information regarding the exact amount after the number of students has been determined.
Date/Time Thursdays Starting September 15
3:30 – 4:30 Ending in May
Teacher/Location Ms. Zack Ms. Shirasawa Parent volunteers Room: Upper Rec Hall
No limit for children who show minimum proficiency or who have recommendation from their Irish Dance Teacher.
Are you interested in clothes? In bags? Shoes? Grades 6 - 12 (with Elementary School students)
Fashion Club (limit 15)
Would you like to have more time to create your own designs and make your own clothes? Then come and join the brand new St Maur Fashion Club! While looking at the history of fashion and fashion around the world, you will be thinking of your own way to create clothes and how you can bring something different to the world of fashion. You will be creating and customizing clothes, bags and accessories so that your designs and all your ideas can become reality! Welcome to the Fashion club!There will be a 1,000 yen initial material fee; however, students will be expected to purchase additional materials depending on the projects they choose. Details will be sent home at the appropriate time. Please pay initial 1,000 yen to the school store.
Tuesdays Starting September 13
3:30 – 4:30 Ending late May
Ms. Andujar Ms. Godaillier Room: M2-4 2nd Floor Montessori Bld
Grade
Club/Activity
Description
Date/Time
Grades 6 - 12
Handicraft Club
The students will learn the skills to produce various objects (Teddy bears, accessories, decorated boxes, hand-sewn bags and other items.) There will be a 1,000 yen initial material fee; however, students will be expected to purchase additional materials depending on the projects they choose. Details will be sent home at the appropriate time. Please pay initial 1,000 yen to the school store.
Day of week: Wednesday (W1 and F2 until Mid-October)
This club is for anyone who wants to have fun working towards a short production of a piece of theatre. No previous acting experience necessary – just energy, enthusiasm, commitment and the desire to have fun. Recommended for anyone who is thinking about doing curricular or extra-curricular drama in high school or who just want to see what drama is all about. Students will rehearse a one-act play which will be presented to an audience in May.
Auditions February 10, 2012 Fridays
Grades 6-8
MS Drama Club (limit 50)
Teacher/Location Ms. Uchino Room: N-4
12:30 – 1:20p.m. Mr. Gregoriades
Auditorium
Starting February 10, 2012
3:30 – 5:30 Ends with a performance on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Grades 9 - 12
HS Drama Club (limit 50)
Students will meet once a week and on some Saturdays to rehearse a full-length production. This is put on for a preview performance for students and a public performance in September. Some students from this group will be selected to participate in the KPASSP Drama Festival in September. In addition, interested members of this club will be able to take this show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the summer of 2012 as part of the American High School Theatre Festival.
Auditions Mon. August 29th Mon and Thurs Starting Sept.5
3:30 – 6:00 Ends Jan. 21, 2012 Except for those who wish to continue working towards the Edinburgh Festival
Mr. Gregoriades Cmte Room, LRH & Auditorium
Grade
Club/Activity
Description
Grades 6 - 12
MS/HS Art Club
‘MS/HS Art Club’ is an opportunity for MS and HS students to develop new skills and to enhance existing art skills, through involvement in 3D/Painting/Fashion/Manga Poster Design and Animation work. There is a 1,000 yen fee for materials. Please pay at the school store.
Tues evenings of week2
The Arts and Media Club, also known as Saint Maur Voice, will provide students with an easily accessible and user-friendly medium to bring the students closer together, and invigorate school spirit within the student body. The Arts and Media Club runs under the Blogger server and the URL of http://stmaurvoice.blogspot.com/. The blog will
Wednesday2
Ms. Chotard
Lunchtime: 12:25 – 1:15
Computer Lab 3
Tuesday evenings of week 1
Mr. Sarsfield
Grades 9 – 12
(Limit 15 – MS + 6 HS)
Arts & Media Club Lunch Time Club
Teacher/Location Mr. Sarsfield Art Room
3:30 – 5.00 6th Sept – 8th May
be updated on a weekly or cycle basis depending on the time frame with articles, interviews, photos, and videos about St. Maur sports, fine arts and student council events that take place. Posts are not limited to these, as any new ideas will be welcome and discussed upon amongst the members. Join this club if you are interested in revitalizing school spirit, bringing the student body closer together, and making our school events an exhilarating part of every St. Maur students’ life.
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 10 - 12
Date/Time
S.A.C.H.I. Art Club (Limit 15)
HS ‘Art Club’ – Society of Artists Committed to Helping Individuals--this club will involve students in responding to the needs of the local and international community by producing design and artwork aimed at helping others alongside developing specialist art skills focused on building portfolios for application to higher level courses. Active involvement could be used for IB CAS hours. There is a 1,000 yen fee for materials. Please pay at the school store.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. 13th Sept – 1th May
Art Room
Grade
Grades 9 - 12
Club/Activity
Global Issues Network
Description Meetings will discuss the 20 targeted Global Issues, identified by Jean-Francois Rischard. Students will research, make presentations and discuss these issues. There will be satellite networking with other schools in Japan, and the world, for ongoing communication, collaboration and cooperation, raising awareness of and seeking solutions to some of the 20 targeted Global Issues. We will participate in a mini-conference at YIS in Nov.
Grades 6 - 12
KPASSP Speech Contest (MS & HS)
Students prepare speeches in a variety of categories for participation in the KPASSP Speech Contest which will take place on Nov. 26. There are a lot of different and fun speech categories to participate in. MS and HS students take part each year.
Grades 6-8
MS Brain Bowl
Grades 9 - 12
(limit 10)
HS Brain Bowl (limit 12)
Date/Time
Teacher/Location
Fridays
Mrs. O’Sullivan
Starting September 16
Computer Lab 3
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (May change to Monday or Thursday, depending on members’ schedules)
Students rehearse at a time that is convenient for them and their coach.
Organized by Mrs. O’Sullivan and Mr. Gregoriades and coached by a variety of teachers.
This is an inter-school Kanto Plain Competition (team event) which takes place on Feb. 8th. Question categories include Japan, Geography, History, Art/Music, English Literature, English Language, Current Events, Science, and Math. Note: One 6th grader is allowed to sign-up as manager, but he/she cannot participate as a contestant.
DAY TBA
Ms. Uchino Ms. Endo
This is an inter-school Kanto Plain Competition (team event) which takes place on 13 Oct at Saint Mary’s. Question categories include Japan, Geography, History, Art/Music, English Literature, English Language, Current Events, Science, and Math.
Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 Wednesdays Lunch recess
Starting week of Nov. 14
Room: TBA
Lunch recess Ending Feb
Starting week of Sept. 5
Ms. Uchino Ms. Seddon Room: N-3
Grade
Club/Activity
Grades 6-8
Olympians’ Math Club
Grades 6 - 12
Tennis Club (limit: 12)
Description
Date/Time
Teacher/Location
Students will prepare for the Math Olympiad contests which will Starting take place on or near November 15th, Dec. 13th, Jan.11th, Feb. 7th mid- September and March 7th. The preparation will enable students collaboratively to develop strategies (such as flexibility, intuition, and creativity) for problem solving. It is hoped that they will Fridays Lunch recess discover the joy and thrill of meeting challenges in Mathematics.
Ms. Yamada
Tennis training for all levels beginners to advanced. We will meet in front of the main office at 3:30 and walk together to the Yokohama International Tennis Club (YITC) a short distance away.
Mr. Kebe
Mondays Starting September 26
3:30 – 5:00
Location: N-3
Off-campus tennis court at the Yokohama International Tennis Club
(YITC)
Meet at main office area
Grades 6-8
Ping-Pong Club
This is a lunch recess club taking place in the Upper Rec Hall. All levels of ability welcome. Have fun playing table tennis with your friends!
Tuesdays 1 (Gr. 6) Thursdays (Gr.7 & 8)
Mr. Payne (Gr. 6) Mr. Rucci (Gr. 7 & 8)
Starting Sept. 12
Room: URH
(limit 12 each day)
Lunch Recess Club
Tuesdays 1 (Gr. 6) Thurs1 & Thurs2 (Gr. 7 & 8)
12:25 – 12:50
Grade
Club/Activity
Description
Gr. 6 - 8
MS Jazz Band
This group is open to any student in the middle school band program that plays a traditional jazz instrument. This ensemble focuses on building basic foundation and key concepts for performing jazz music. This ensemble will perform at various concerts throughout the academic year.
Monday 1 Lunch/Recess Friday 1 Lunch/Recess Friday 2 Lunch/Recess
Mr. Hodge Mr. Feezell
This group is open to any student who plays a traditional jazz instrument, and as a current member of the Senior Band. The group will participate in school concerts and performance events outside of school when appropriate.
Thursdays
Mr. Hodge
3:30-6:00
Music Room
This group is open to any high school student who plays a band instrument. The group will participate in school concerts and performance events outside of school when appropriate. Music ranges from easy to challenging and covers a wide range of genres.
Mondays
Mr. Hodge
3:30-6:00
Music Room
This group is open to any student who plays an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwind and brass). The repertoire will include works from the Classical and Popular genres.
Tuesdays
Mr. McCall
3:30- 4:30
Music Room
Open to boys and girls, this group will sing songs from a variety of genres. The group will participate in school concerts and at KPASSP performance events outside school.
Wednesdays
Mr. McCall Ms. Salvosa
Lunch Recess Club
Gr. 9 - 12
Gr. 9 - 12
Gr. 6 - 12
Gr. 6 - 8
HS Jazz Band
Senior Band
MS/HS Chamber Orchestra
MS Choir
Date/Time
Teacher/Location
Music Room
3:30-5:00 p.m. Music Room
Grade Gr. 9- 12
Gr. 6 - 12
Club/Activity
Description
HS Choir
Open to boys and girls, this group will sing a variety of songs from different genres, both accompanied and a cappella. The group will participate in school concerts and performance events outside of school when appropriate. All singers will be able to recommend repertoire to be performed. There will be opportunities for interested students to lead some of the singing.
Fridays
This group is open to any middle or high school student interested in playing music in a small group setting. Each student will be responsible for a few bells so everyone is important. Come join in the fun!
Wednesdays
Mr. Feezell
Lunch/Recess
Music Room
MS/HS Handbells Lunch Recess Club
Date/Time
Teacher/Location Mr. McCall Ms. Salvosa
Lunch recess Auditorium
Private Music Lessons for Groups and Individuals: For information about on/off campus private instrumental or vocal lessons, please contact Mr. Scott McCall, Head of Music Department: smccall@stmaur.ac.jp
MS and HS SPORTS (Sign-up sheets are posted on the SPORTS Bulletin Boards each season)
Season
Season Coach
FALL
WINTER
Sport
Travis Dixon Sue Okaguchi Maggie Li Natalie Chotard Gerard Morice Yuta Yoshii Carlos Castro Cassie Kitani Pierre Bedard
HS GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Yuta Yoshii Travis Dixon
HS BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Jenna Hoshi Timothy Smith Desmond Campbell Tim Matsumoto Susan Okaguchi Jamie Payne
HS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
MS AND HS CROSS COUNTRY MS BOYS’ SOCCER MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
MS BOYS’ BASKETBALL MS GIRLS’ SOCCER
Coach
SPRING
Sport
Tony O’Sullivan Evan Hitchman Susan Okaguchi David So
HS BOYS’ SOCCER
Jenna Hoshi Pierre Bedard Yuta Yoshii Carlos Castro
MS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
HS GIRLS’ SOCCER
MS BOYS’ BASEBALL
Middle School Sports practices take place on Mondays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
High School Sports practices take place on Wednesdays and Fridays 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays: MS & HS Fine Arts 3:30 to 4:30; HS Sports: 4:40 – 6:00 Sign-up Sheets for MS & HS Sports are located on the Sports Bulletin Boards on MS and HS floors.