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Extracurricular Activities
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We offer a wide variety of after-school activities. Look over the following list. Surely you can find something to interest you.
Participate in your school community!
Assembly Programs We will schedule assembly programs throughout the school year. You will be asked to report to the auditorium by grade level teams, accompanied by your teacher. The announcements to come to the auditorium are usually made over the public address system. We expect you to behave in a courteous and mature manner during an assembly program. Be quiet when others are performing/ speaking, applaud when appropriate, and never do anything that would make other people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Getting up in front of a large group of people is difficult; please appreciate the efforts that others make on your behalf. School Dances/Social Events With the exception of the eighth grade dance, the school dances and social events that are held throughout the year are sponsored by the PTA. (The eighth grade graduation dance is sponsored by the PTA in conjunction with the Ridgedale Middle School student council.) These dances are open to seventh and eighth grade students only. An activity night is held for sixth grade students. In order to attend any of these events, you must return a permission slip, signed by your parent or guardian to the people in charge of that program. These activities are for Ridgedale students only; so please don’t ask to bring a guest. Also, for your own safety, you may not leave school grounds before an activity has ended, or bring out sick students to the dance. Band: If you’ve ever wanted to play a musical instrument, this activity is for you. Rehearsals take place during Enrichment period. Our band is one of the few from the middle school level that has been asked to perform in teen arts competitions.* *Note: If you are using a school instrument, you and your parents should deal directly with the music teacher when arranging for its purchase and/or repair Please do not bring your instruments to the main office. When they need to be repaired, bring them directly to the music room. The music teacher will make arrangements with you for payment. Bills are usually due the following Thursday. The Florham Park Board of Education is not liable for personal property or instruments. Chorus: Why limit your singing to the shower, when you can join your friends and share your talent? The full chorus usually rehearses during Enrichment period and participates in several concerts plus our graduation ceremony each year. Homework Club: Need a quiet, structured place to complete your assignments after school? Join our home-work club. This group meets four times a week and before school with a different teacher each time, ready to offer help and provide the organizational skills you may need. The schedule is posted outside the main office. Interscholastic Sports Cross-country, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball/Softball, Track (Junior School County Track meet only) for both boys and girls are offered in this program. Intramural Activities Volleyball and bowling are among the many rotating activities that are included in this program. These activities are always very popular. *Note: You must have a physical to participate in any of these activities. You should also be aware that students who fail two subjects in any marking period will be ineligible to participate in any sport until the next marking period. Math Counts This club provides students with an opportunity to sharpen their math skills and test them in competition against other schools. Panther Press Stop the presses! This is the RMS newspaper that is included with your report cards three times a year. You can reach hundreds of people with your articles, puzzles and pictures. Science and Technology Club This mission, if you decide to accept it, will involve you in scientific and technological exploration. In addition, you will help develop this year’s RMS science fair and assist in web site construction. Student Council The RMS Student Council is a service-oriented group promoting school spirit and community involvement. It consists of elected officers, class representatives, and a faculty advisor. Depending on your grade level, you may run for the following offices: Grade 8: President— takes the leadership role in planning and directing meetings and activities for the entire council. Grade 7 or 8: Vice-president— oversees all council committees and assumes leadership of the council if the president is unable to attend meetings, activities or functions. Grade 6,7 or 8: Recording Secretary— keeps a record of each council meeting and reports that record at subsequent meetings Grades 6, 7, or 8 Corresponding Secretary— handles all correspondence from the council to school and/or community members and others. Grades 6, 7, or 8 Treasurer— collects, records, and reports on all funds of the council and helps coordi- nate all fundraising activities. Grades 6, 7, or 8 Historian— maintains a historical record of council events while keeping the student body informed of all meetings activities, and projects. Theatrics Learn theater craft, acting, choreography and participate in the winter musical or spring drama productions that take place here every year. Yearbook Help create something that will become a lifetime souvenir for many Ridgedale students, faculty, and alumni. Working on Reflections is great way to make your mark on the school community. |
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