New clubs!

Last week, we started two new clubs in our room. I'm excited about the way they have been going.

On Mondays, Mary and Steve have been leading a reading group after school. The first book is Maus, a graphic novel about a family of Holocaust survivors living in New York. Every week, there is a new chapter. Students take turns reading as the mentors explain the vocabulary and context of the plot.

On Wednesdays, Oumar is in charge of the math club. It is an opportunity for students to practice what they have learned and do problems together. Students may also work on puzzles or play math games as the club progresses.

Pete's Tuesday English conversation group will also change into Conversation Corner. Students will have the opportunity to discuss interesting topics in an informal setting during sixth period lunch.

The new clubs have gotten a good response from students so far. Many of the participants had never participated in our clubs or workshops before. They work on important academic skills like reading, speaking, and math in an environment that is markedly different from the ones they encounter elsewhere in school.

With the new clubs, there is now one activity for every day our program is at the school:

Monday after school- Reading
Tuesday during 6th period- Conversation
Wednesday after school- Math
Thursday after school- Art