Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Club meets every other Wednesday from 2:15-3:15 P.M. in Mrs. Coulter's room. The club members will spend time writing stories and poems, entering writing contests, and compiling a literary journal. Interested members should see Mrs. Coulter in room 2413. Mrs. Coulter will enroll club members in the Blackboard course.
Fueling The Future
Fueling The Futre (FTF) is a program that focues on learning about alternative fuel technology by using hydrogen fuel cells to power vehicles. Students will design and build a scaled version of a car that will run on hydrogen fuel and compete in school level and state level competitions. The status of this club is uncertain for the 2008-2009 school year. Check back for updates, which will be posted as they become available.
Guys Read
Meeting fortnightly, the Guys Read club is a new club sponsored by Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. Ferriter. Typically held in the middle of the week, groups of guys gather to discuss books, do “battle,” release good reads into the “wild,” and create public service announcements heralding reading. All guys interested in joining the reading revolution and help Salem Middle School reach the apex of literacy only seen in Liechtenstein and Western Perth are welcome!
Next meeting: Check back once the school year begins.
Newberry Book Club
Salem's Newbery Club meets on Tuesdays after school to read and discuss young adolescent books published in 2006. Then, in January 2007, we choose the book that our club honors as “most distinguished” for the year. Each member is required to read at least two books per month, but encouraged to read as many as possible so that we each have a chance to discuss and vote for our favorites. Students may apply for to the Newbery Club in February of each year for membership that begins in March. We have space for 30 members, so students are asked to seriously consider the responsibility of the reading requirements when they apply. Happy reading! If you have any questions about Newberry Book Club please contact Teresa Brantley or Debbie Dupree in the Media Center.
Student Council ~ A.K.A ~ STUCO
Salem Middle's STUCO is looking forward to another year of fun, festivities, and service. The council consists of representatives from each homeroom at every grade level that are elected at the beginning of the school year. From the pool of representatives, the council elects its president, vice president, and a secretary. Students that want to become involved in STUCO must be elected by their homeroom class.
STUCO stays busy all year with its various projects. We are responsible for dances in the fall and spring. Our fall dance is paired up with a fall festival. Past year's festival was such a success; we were able to purchase Sammy, our school mascot. We also take on service projects to help the community. In the past, we have done flood buckets for hurricane victims, canned food drives for the Food Bank of North Carolina , care packages for residents of a local nursing home, pillowcases of goodies for patients at North Carolina Children's Hospital, Pennies for Patients fundraiser and providing dinners to needy families at Christmas. We have the honor of raising and lowering the school flag every day; we establish a schedule for representatives to serve flag duty for a week at a time.
Plans for this year include establishing a Middle School Leadership Conference with other area middle schools that will help student councils to strengthen their leadership and service projects. Our campaigns to collect Box Tops and Pop Tabs will continue. The Pop Tabs are recycled and funds will benefit area Ronald McDonald Houses. The Box Tops are collected and cashed in for funds that will be used to benefit Salem Middle. Furthermore, we will continue to look for service projects to help those in need locally and beyond.
STUCO is looking for leaders who are interested in getting involved, making decisions, and serving those in need. We meet on Thursdays in about every two weeks depending on our current projects. Students that are tracked-out are not required to attend meetings but are always welcome if they are available! STUCO is sponsored by Ms. Taylor and Mrs. Russell.
Club Lacrosse Team
The club lacrosse team will begin its fourth year in the 2008-2009 school year. Their success has been remarkable and they are looking forward to another great season. Try-outs for the team will be held in early spring. Further information will be posted in the Spring. Should you have any questions, please contact Coach Burch at 363-1878 or at daburch@wcpss.net. Any one interested in being a goalie should contact Coach Burch immediately to begin training. Free equipment and stick provided.
Club Baseball Team
The club baseball team was a new addition for Salem this past year. After going 10-3 in their first season the team is looking forward to the upcoming school year. Try-outs for the Spring team will be held in November. Further information will be posted as try-outs draw near.
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