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Extramural Activities
Student ActivitiesWe encourage our students to become part of extracurricular activities because we believe that they are a vital part of the middle school experience. Various clubs operate throughout the year. It is expected that each club participant will maintain passing grades and appropriate behavior. Attendance during regular school hours is required in order to participate in after school activities.
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Southwest Interscholatic Conference (SWIC)Prairie View Middle School is a member of the SWIC which offers many competitive activities, including the following: boys’ and girls’ softball, boys’ and girls’ cross country, girls’ and boys’ basketball, girls’ and boys’ volleyball, girls’ and boys’ track, Mathletes, speech, as well as Band and Choral Programs.
Prairie View Middle School provides a broad and varied program of extracurricular activities designed to meet the needs and interests of our students. Students who represent Prairie View in extracurricular activities must maintain good academic and disciplinary status in order to remain eligible for these programs. Student eligibility is determined by their teachers, based on the student’s schoolwork and behavior. Any team member who receives an “F” in any subject is temporarily suspended from competition for one week, or until academic improvement is noted. At the coach’s discretion, students who are on activity suspension may practice but not play in SWIC sanctioned games or events until a passing grade or progress is made toward improving their academic performance.
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BandBEGINNING BAND
is the organization which lays the foundation for the entire Instrumental Music Program. Beginning band students receive one half hour small group lesson in their elementary school during the school day. Students have a choice of attending one of three after school Beginning Band rehearsals for the larger ensemble experience. Beginning Band members participate in two concerts during the school year. A recruitment is held annually in September to enlist for membership, students with no previous instrumental music experience. General requirements include a desire to excel musically and a willingness to conform to the District 140 Band Guidelines.
CADET BAND
is an intermediate group consisting of District 140 band members who have had some previous instrumental music experience (usually Beginning Band) and who have successfully displayed a degree of proficiency required by the directors. This band performs a concert in December and May. The Cadet Band also competes in one full band contest and individual members have the opportunity to participate in the I.G.S.M.A. Solo & Ensemble Contest. This group rehearses daily, before school, at Grissom Jr. High School.
SYMPHONIC BAND
is comprised of the most musically advanced instrumentalists from Prairie View and Grissom. Members in this group have displayed an exceptionally high degree of proficiency as mandated by the directors. This band performs at various concerts and festivals throughout the school year. The Symphonic Band also competes at various contests and festivals at both the local and state level. Individual members have the opportunity to participate in the I.G.S.M.A. Solo & Ensemble Contest. This group rehearses before school daily, at Prairie View Middle School.
JAZZ BAND
is comprised of District 140 7th & 8th grade band members who are interested in performing jazz music. This group performs at concerts and various special events. The Jazz Band rehearses once a week, after school.
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Black and Gold TimesThis is the Flagship Newspaper for Prairie View Middle School. It was created in 2002, a year in which there were six issues published. This year, we intend to publish an issue each month. The Black and Gold Times contains a plethora of interesting articles for both the students, faculty and parents of Prairie View. Some of the monthly features include: Feature articles; school activities; Dear Eagle and Ask Johnny advice columns; crossword puzzle; teacher talk interviews; editorials; comics; Things We'll Never See gossip column; nurse news column; horoscopes; sports; contests; and, literature and writing articles.
The Black and Gold Times meets on Tuesdays, but our writers are on duty 25/7!
We meet in the Black and Gold World Headquarters, Room C-4. Kids learn the importance of teamwork, deadlines, the power of the press, and editing and writing skills. Everyone is welcome.
Sponsor: Mr. Kueltzo
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DeclamationSpeech Team Events Include:
Humorous Duet Acting
Verse (Poetry) Reading
Dramatic Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation
Oratorical Declamation (speech)
Prose Reading
For more information, contact Mrs. Wendy Wasilewski or Mrs. Robin Manning.
SWIC Declamation Meet @ Jerling on April 22nd
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MathletesMathletes is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who enjoys working with puzzles, solving math problems and exploring math shortcuts. Mathletes use the computer to become more proficient problem solvers, compete in SWIC competitions, and help organize and run the St. Jude's Math-A-Thon in March. Interested students should see Mrs. Ware or Mrs. Brenner.
Mathletes Meet @ Conrady Jr. High - April 2nd
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NJHSEffective with the entering sixth grade class of the 2003-2004 school year, academic excellence which qualifies for the National Junior Honor Society recognition will be established at a level of 3.75 cumulative grade point average. This level of performance must be maintained throughout the duration of membership in the organization.
During the school year, NJHS members partake in several different activities. We have sold buttons to raise money for the families and victims of September 11th. We also sponsored the Toys for Tots fundraiser. All the money that was raised was used to buy toys for children less fortunate.
NJHS members take pride in helping out the community and the school.
Scholarship
Students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GAP) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. If a student falls below this criteria at mid-term, the student is placed on probation until the end of the quarter. If the student does not achieve the 3.75 GPA by the end of the marking period, the student loses the privilege of graduating with honors.
VIP's
Reward slips are given to students who have performed an extraordinary service of honor. VIP's are drawn on a regular basis and prizes are awarded to students. Prizes are purchased from our fund raisers and through the donations of our wonderful PTO.
Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community while working with or for others.
Character
The student of good character upholds the principals of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrated high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern and respect for others and generally maintains a good clean lifestyle.
Service Projects
Food Drive for Tinley Park Food Pantry
Button Sales for American Red Cross in New York
Fund Raiser
Cookie Dough Sales to purchase gifts for VIP's
Service
This quality is defined through voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community.
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Pets Club Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
Meets every Tuesday between 3-4 pm
Fundraisers for animal shelters such as bake sales & raffles
Weekly featured pets on morning school announcements
Sponsors field trips to area shelters and vets
Lessons on a variety of animals and their care
Social opportunities to share with one another through parties & crafts
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The Prairie View Players Prairie View Players Drama Club is an extracurricular activity with meetings held after school usually once a week during the winter season.
Any 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Prairie View Middle School student in good academic standing is invited to join our group. We will explore the performance arts of acting and directing for scripted material, as well as improvisation.
Students are also invited to audition for the school play usually held in the fall or early winter, and the spring musical sponsored by the Choral Department. There are many non-singing parts, so don't be shy you tone-deaf actors!
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Student CouncilThe Student Council sponsors many events at Prairie View including the Halloween Dance, Valentines Dance, the Spring Dance, End of Year Dance, and much more. We also sponsor the food drive against Grissom and RED RIBBON WEEK. We decorate the dances, count the food goods for the food drive, and we decorate for RED RIBBON WEEK. We listen to the students and change what they would like to change.
If you have any comments or suggestions to make to the student council or if you have anything you would like to change at Prairie View, please contact your T.i.p. Representation and they will tell your idea to the executive board and the rest of the student council. Then we will try to put your idea into action.
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YearbookThis is a very exciting year! The yearbook members are working very hard to produce an outstanding yearbook. We are off to a GREAT START! The club is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Members work hard, use creativity, and choose pictures that will be a permanent part of the history of Prairie View. The cost of this year's book is $25.00. No orders will be accepted after October 1 at school and no phone or online orders will be taken after December 1. Books will be distributed in May.
Parents, if you have any great pictures from sport events, after school activities, or clubs that you think might be worth sharing, send them to school to Mrs. Jilek. Yearbook meetings are generally held on Monday from 3:00-4:00 unless otherwise stated in the announcements. Students know their schedules. However, as the deadlines approach, there will be additional meetings as well.
Club Sponsors: Ms. Jilek
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8th Grade Class ActivitiesEighth grade students enjoy certain privileges and activities, many of which are scheduled at the end of the year. Eighth graders must demonstrate basic responsibilities and appropriate attitudes before they are allowed to participate in these activities.
Activities
• Attending the Class trip to Great America
• Attending the Class Graduation Dance
• Attending TBA end of the year events
• Participating in the formal Graduation Ceremony. This participation involves the purchase of cap and gown, paying the necessary fees, being seated with the Class of Graduates at the Ceremony, and walking on stage to receive the diploma.
Requirements
• Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.0 (D).
• Students must demonstrate appropriate behavior throughout the school year as supported by behavioral records and staff recommendations.
• Students must show respect and cooperation toward adults and fellow classmates.
Reasons for Exclusion from Activities
• A cumulative grade point average below 1.0 (D)
• Severe or repeated misconduct or misbehavior problems as documented through conduct referral forms, detentions, suspensions, and teachers’ or administrative notations.
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