Point WebsterMiddle School

Point Webster Middle School provides a variety of after-school based learning activities and enrichment programs for our students.

Extended Day Activities -Winter 2023

Please print, complete, and submit the Extended Day Program Registration Form to register for programs.

See a full calendar of the Winter 2023 Activity Schedule »

3-D Printing Club (Grades 6 to 8 only)

Day: Thursdays
Time: 2:30- 4:00 p.m.
Dates: March 9 - May 4, 2023
Advisor: Ms. Chin
Location: Room 228
Description: In 3D Printing Club, students will use the MakerBot 3D Printer to
print and create unique models. Students will learn how a 3D printer works and about CAD (Computer Aid Design) Software such as TinkerCAD. Once they understand how the 3D printer works, students will be challenged to use TinkerCAD to design various creations. Each student will have the opportunity to print at least one design they create. Students will have opportunities to compete against one another to design, create and print an object where students in the club will vote on the best designs to be printed. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will only be 15 seats available.

Basketball

Day: Mondays (Grades 5 and 6 only) and Wednesdays (Grades 7 and 8 only)
Time: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Dates: Beginning on Monday, January 9th
Advisor: Ms. Tobin
Location: Gymnasium
Description: Students will play 3 vs. 3 and 5 vs. 5 organized basketball games as well as work on the basic skills and techniques involved in basketball.

Board Game Club

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Dates: Beginning on Tuesday, January 10th
Advisor: Mrs. Danner
Location: Media Center Computer Lab
Description: Colonel Mustard with a Monopoly board in the library? Yes! Unwind after school with friends and a variety of board games. A selection of single-player games will
also be available.

BOKS

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Dates: February 7 - May 11, 2023
Advisor: Ms. McBride and Ms. Keough
Location: Gymnasium
Description: BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success) is a before school activity that gives students a chance to get some excess energy out before classes begin. Students will participate in warm-up drills, stretching exercises, and then play a physical education game such as capture the flag, kickball, relay races, and more! Students will leave BOKS each week with an appreciation for exercise and with mindfulness strategies to practice on their own. BOKS will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the gymnasium with Ms. McBride and Ms. Keough starting on February 7th.

Drama

Day: Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Dates: Beginning on Wednesday, January 11th
Advisor: Mrs. DeLisle and Ms. McBride
Location: Auditorium
Description:
Students will have the opportunity to perform in and produce this year's drama production of Cap'n Hook! In Cap'n Hook, everyone's favorite pirate villain, Captain Hook, is a resident at The Jolly Roger Pirate Retirement Home, where he and his pals Blackbeard, Smee, Anne Bonny, and Captain Blood spend their days reminiscing about high times on the high seas. Students will meet weekly from January - May in order to prepare a final performance. Please note that students who audition for a role must be available to attend the rehearsal times stated above. Participants will receive monthly rehearsal schedules detailing the specific roles and scenes being rehearsed.

Garden Club

Day: Thursdays
Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Dates: Beginning on Thursday, March 23rd through Thursday, June 8
Advisor: Mrs. Cunniff
Location: 220
Description:
Have you always wanted to grow your own flowers, vegetables, fruits, and herbs? Are you someone who loves all things GREEN? Do you want to help our community? Then come join the PWMS Garden Club. Garden Club meets on Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00. The first meeting is Thursday, March 23rd, in the cafeteria. Please see Ms. Cunniff in room 220 if you have any questions.

Grade 8 Science MCAS Prep

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Dates: Starting Wednesday, March 1st until Wednesday, May 10th
Advisor: Ms. Cunniff
Location: Room 220
Description: Students will review science standards from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and engage in hands-on lessons and activities. In addition to the science content, the class will review the necessary strategies and test-taking skills needed to help successfully complete the exam. This is an excellent opportunity for students to work with their peers and receive individualized instruction. Together, students will work to enhance their test-taking abilities, review content from their three years of middle school, and decrease test-taking anxiety. Please see Ms. Cunniff in room 220 if you have any questions.

Homework Help

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Dates: Beginning on Tuesday, January 24th
Advisor: Ms. Keough and Ms. Parry
Location: Library
Description: Homework Help provides an opportunity for students to complete and receive assistance with their homework assignments in all subject areas. Students who attend Homework Help should bring the appropriate materials (ex. Chromebooks) needed to access and complete their homework assignments, and students will be required to stay the full duration of the meeting (2:30 - 3:30). Students may sign-up for one or both sessions (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Math Competition Club (by invitation only)

Day: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 2:30-3:15 p.m. on Mondays and 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesdays
Dates: Beginning on Wednesday, January 4th - March 1, 2023
Advisor: Mr. Roslonek
Location: Rm. 135
Description:
If you are interested in challenging your math expertise, this is the place. In this program, we will be working collaboratively with groups of students to tackle some complex Grade 7 - Grade 9 word problems. This club is an interactive opportunity to push the boundaries of your math limits.

Peer Group (Gr. 5 by invitation only)

Day: Mondays
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Dates: Beginning on Monday, January 23rd
Advisor: Ms. Parry
Location: Rm. 126
Description: Learn strategies to cope with social situations, ways to relieve stress, and build healthy habits. This is an invitation-only after-school program.

Printers on Point

Day: Every Other Wednesday (non-Half Days/Gr. 7 and 8 students only)
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Dates: Beginning on Wednesday, January 11 and running up to June
Advisor: Mrs. Vale & Ms. Collier
Location: Rm. 219
Description: Printing Club will be limited to grade 7 and 8 students only. We will be making and creating hats, cups, mugs, and t-shirts using a sublimation printer and a top-of-the-line printing press. We will also be discussing marketing and finance, as we will be selling our merchandise at school events. Please join us in spreading Point Pride throughout the community with the amazing merchandise we will be creating.

Gr. 5 LEGO Robotics Club

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Dates: Beginning on Tuesday, February 14th
Advisor: Ms. Hendrickson
Location: Rm. 233
Description: Grade 5 LEGO Robotics serves as an introduction to the robotics program.
Students will work on daily STEM challenges where they will learn to design programs to move a robot, build structures with LEGOs and learn how to research and create solutions to real-world problems. Students will also work on team-building skills, which are an integral part of the robotics program. *Program Full

Gr. 6-8 Robotics

Day: Mondays and Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Dates: March 13 - May 23, 2023
Advisors: Mrs. Chin
Location: Room 008
Description: Students will work on Robot Design and programming using the Lego MindStorm EV3 Robot. Students will be programming the robot to complete a themed mission designed by First Lego League. Students will be applying the Engineering Design Process towards an Innovation Research Project to create a solution for a real-world problem. Select students from the Point Webster Robotic Team will compete in the annual QPS Spring Robotics Competition (held in May at Quincy High School). Students will compete in Robot Mission, Robot Design, Innovation Project and Core Values. Additional days may be added as we get closer to competition.

Soccer

Day: Mondays and Tuesdays (7th & 8th grade on Monday and 5th and 6th grade on
Tuesdays)
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Dates: Beginning on Monday, February 27th
Advisor: Mr. Ames
Location: Turf Field but students are to meet in the Gymnasium
Description: Students will play 5 vs. 5 organized soccer games while working on technique and sportsmanship.

STEM Fair club (Grades 6 and 7)

Day: Mondays and Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Dates: January 9 – March 7, 2023
Advisor: Ms. Chin and Mrs. Cunniff
Location: Rm. 228
Description:
Select Grade 6 and 7 students will be invited to participate in the Annual 8th Grade STEM Fair held on March 9, 2023. Students will be required to prepare a research project and presentation for the STEM related topic with more of a focus on Technology and Engineering. Students will apply the Engineering Design Process in developing and researching their solution to a real-world problem. Students will work with a partner. They will be required to present their research project at the STEM Fair for judging. Additional days may be added as we get closer to competition.

Student Council

Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Dates: Beginning on Thursday, January 12th
Advisor: Ms. Barrett and Mrs. DeCoste
Location: Rm. 107
Description:
Students who want to take a leadership role in the school are welcome to sign up for Student Council. Students will participate in a number of service projects around the school and community. Students will become active in school activities and will assist in parent/teacher conferences and other events after school as needed. *Program Full

Volleyball

Day: Fridays
Time: 7:15-8-15 a.m.
Dates: Beginning on Friday, January 6th, and running up until June
Advisor: Mrs. Vale
Location: Gymnasium
Description: Morning Volleyball is an opportunity for the student to learn and master basic volleyball skills with minimum drills and a lot of scrimmaging. We discuss the game and its rules along with the proper mechanics needed to further their skills in volleyball. Please join us especially if you are planning on going out for Point Volleyball this year.

Yearbook

Day: Mondays (Students in grade 8 only)
Time: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Dates: Beginning on January 9th
Advisor: Mrs. Velez
Location: Rm. 217
Description: Yearbook Club gives 8th graders the creative control to design their own book filled with memories this year to be printed for the last day of school for everyone to see! If photography or graphic design interest you, this club is for you! See Mrs. Velez for more information! *Program Full

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