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Announcers' Club
ddejongh@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Donna DeJongh
The Announcer’s Club is a group of 7th and 8th grade students who volunteer to begin each morning with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by important announcements about the school day, various activities and student accomplishments. Besides the regular announcements, Announcer Club members also videotape “Project Wisdom” messages on “Helping Students Make Wiser Choices” and these messages are viewed by the student body twice each week.
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Art Club
jcostardo@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisors: Joe Costardo and Shelli Theriault
The Dodd Middle School Art Club is an organization designed to offer students interested in art the opportunity for a challenge. Students will build on knowledge, techniques and practices from the classroom and apply these skills on a higher level. Students will practice how to incorporate the elements and principles of art into a piece of artwork, and how to design an interesting and successful composition. All members will be required to have a sketch book and a pencil with them for each meeting. |
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Best Buddies
http://sites.google.com/site/doddbestbuddiesclub/
Advisors: Carolyn Davis, Alana Palermo and Kristin Pelz
Best Buddies ® is designed to improve the school environment by promoting friendships between students with developmental disabilities (Buddies) and students without disabilities (Peer Buddies).
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Chamber Choir
kyannonstock@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Kim Yannon Stock
Chamber Choir is a non-auditioned group which will meet after school on Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:30. Students are encouraged to bring a love of vocal music and a willingness to sing music of all styles, including unaccompanied music (a cappella) in parts. The purpose of the choir is to allow students to sing an extended and diverse repertoire, including an emphasis on contemporary (including pop and jazz) music. The choir will perform at the Ensembles Concert in June. |
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Drama Club
Drama Club Web Page
Advisors: Kristen Shanley and Lynda Przybylski
The Dodd Drama Club is an organization for students interested in theater. There is typically one production each school year in the early spring. Students who are cast in the show will attend after school rehearsals from 2:45-4:45 Tuesday-Thursday with additional rehearsals as the show gets closer. Students can also be involved in the drama club if they are interested in helping out “behind the scenes.” There is always work to be done on sets, lights, camera, video, costumes, and make-up and hair. |
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Future Educators of America
Dodd FEA Web Page
Advisor: Maria Mullally
The Future Educators of America is an organization that offers opportunities in exploring careers in education. Students create and execute lesson plans, attend workshops on education, and participate in events around school like National Education Week and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Meetings are usually held twice a month.
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Guitar Club
jfroyce@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Jan Farrar-Royce
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Intramurals
Physical Education Department Web Page
Advisors: Michael Rahn, Jeff Napoli, Pam Gunneson
Intramurals (2:45-3:45pm) are offered throughout the year. Activities are scheduled and participation is elective. Scheduled dates are listed in Dateline Dodd, posted in the locker room area and updates on morning announcements.
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Jazz Band
lesposti@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Lynn Esposti and Ron Ciasullo
Jazz Band offers band members an opportunity to play the blues, swing, Latin, and some rock. All band members and rhythm players are welcome to participate. Rehearsals are on Tuesday after school until 4:00pm. The Jazz Ensemble performs in the Spring Ensembles Concert in June. |
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Knitting Club
sbucari@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Sue Bucari
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Marching Band
lesposti@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Lynn Esposti
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MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS Web Page
Advisor: TBA
MATHCOUNTS is an organization that provides students the opportunity to explore higher-level mathematical problems by utilizing problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students have the opportunity to compete at local and state competitions. Meetings are held once a week from October until March. |
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National Junior Honor Society
dgoodwin@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: DonnaLee Goodwin
The National Junior Honor Society is devoted to participating in community service projects, fundraisers and school sponsored activities. The group of eighth grade students elects officers who throughout the course of the school year develop and implement the various projects. Criteria for entry into the N.J.H.S are located in the student handbook. |
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Newspaper Club
jgoffin@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: James Goffin
Students create and write a school newspaper based on school events and outside interests.
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Not-Just-Fiddle Club
jfroyce@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Jan Farrar-Royce
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Percussion Ensemble
lesposti@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Mike Blancaflor
The Percussion Ensemble is designed to offer percussionists an opportunity to play challenging literature written for percussion alone. Various styles are covered, such as Latin, Novelty, and Marching. The Dodd Percussion Ensemble performs in a concert with the CHS Percussion and will have the chance to perform in a combined Dodd/CHS Ensemble. |
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Primera Strings
jfroyce@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Jan Farrar-Royce
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Recycling Club
mrahn@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Michael Rahn
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Robotics Club
cfarley@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Clare Farley
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Southern Regional Band, Orchestra and Chorus
lesposti@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisors: Lynn Esposti, Jan Farrar-Royce, Kim Yannon Stock |
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Student Advocates
cdavis@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Carolyn Davis
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Student Council
Student Council Web Page
Advisors: Beth Curtis
The Dodd Middle School Student Council is a community-service oriented club. We conduct numerous fund raising events throughout the year and donate our proceeds to community service organizations that serve people in need. Our greatest event is the annual Dodd Talent Show, which is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and raise money for charity.
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Technology Students Association (TSA)
cfarley@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Clare Farley
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Unified Sports
mrahn@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisors: Michael Rahn |
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Winterguard, Colorguard
http://www.cheshirewinterguard.org/
Advisors: Laura Szablak and Mike Forte |
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World Language Club
gscheffler@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisors: Rose DiCenzo, Amy Smith, Cristin Vanderhoof, Pat Perrotti and Gudrun Scheffler
The World Language Club offers all Dodd Middle School students the opportunity to celebrate languages and cultures from around the world. The club meets once a month on Wednesdays after school. The students celebrate and exchange stories about holidays from around the world, help with the annual Cultural Gathering dinner and support other events at Dodd.
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Yearbook Club
swainio@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Susan Wainio |
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YMCA Leaders' Club
mcabrera@cheshire.k12.ct.us
Advisor: Mary Cabrera |
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