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Students
enrolled in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades in both the Day
School and Religious Education will be assigned to be Altar
Servers.
For
more information, contact:
Linda Stryker, Religious Education Director, 558-9119
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The purpose of the athletic
program at St. Margaret Mary Parish is to supplement the
spiritual and academic curriculum for all members of the
parish. The SMM athletic program enhances the physical development
of the CHILD, promotes a sense of parish spirit, pride and
unity. The program is the most extensive and well-balanced
parish program in the city for both boys and girls. A variety
of sports are offered and participation is encouraged. The
sports include the following:
ATHLETIC PAGES
Fall: Micro Soccer, Soccer,
Football, Volleyball
Winter: Intramural
Basketball, Basketball
Spring: Micro Soccer,
Soccer, Track,
Baseball
For more information, contact:
Denny Mailliard, Athletic Director, 556-1038
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Band Information
This is the Music in Catholic
Schools full-band program. Students in Grades 5-8 participate
as an extra-curricular activity. There are advanced classes
with the opportunity to try out for the Honor Band.
For more information, contact:
Melissa Delaney, Music in Catholic Schools, 426-3451
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The mission of MATHCOUNTS is
to increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle
school mathematics throughout the United States. The MATHCOUNTS
Foundation administers a nationwide math coaching and competition
program. St. Margaret Mary School has participated in this
program for close to 25 years. Their teams usually place
in the Top Ten regionally. We have also have had teams that
have competed on the State Level and go on to compete on
the National Level.
Contact Person: Linda Coates, Jr. High Math Teacher, 551-6663 |
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The safety patrol is a before
and after school crossing guard duty for 8th grade students.
The 8th graders rotate the duty on a weekly basis. They
are to cross students safely at 61st and Chicago, Circle
Drive, and the Overpass. The students also help to prepare
the Kindergartners for dismissal.
Contact Person: 8th Grade Homeroom Teachers, 551-6663
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Please click on the link for the Girl Scout page.
Girl Scouts
Boys from Sixth through Twelfth
Grades use Scout guidelines to progress through the ranks
of scouting.
For more information, contact Pack Master: Scout Master,
Tim Begley at tpbegley@cox.net
SCOUTING, CUB
SCOUTS (PACK 378):
Young boys from First to Fifth Grade use Scout guidelines
to progress through the ranks of Scouting.
For more information, contact:
Cub Master, Britt DeWeese at cathy_deweese@gallup.com
Or 614-4273.
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Open to students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. The team attends 4-5 tournaments held in the spring. Weekly practices begin in February 2012. Participants are coached in the skills needed to compete in one of the following events:
Oral Interpretation – a selection
of poetry, dramatic or humorous literature designed to entertain
the audience.
Duet Acting – a selection from a
play, acted out by two students.
Impromptu - speaker draws a humorous topic
and is given four minutes to prepare a four-minute speech.
Extemporaneous Speaking – speaker draws a
current events topic and has 30 minutes to prepare a five-minute
speech.
Original Oratory – a speech of nformative or persuasive
nature, researched and written in advance by the student.
Declamation - Student's interpretation of a famous speech, for
example: Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream."
2012 Registration Form - Due Friday, January 20, 2012
Parent Participation Opportunities
Events and Rules
How to Find Material
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The Student Council consists
of ten members with six 8th graders and four 7th graders.
These students help run the Talent Show and the pumpkin
contest.. They also help with the activities for Catholic
School Week and organize fundraisers like "Pennies
for Patients, " the Food Drive, and The Baby Shower
for Jesus.
For more information, contact:
Sponsor, 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher., 551-6663 |
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All kids can benefit from chess. Kids may see it as just a game, however,
research has shown that chess enhances scholastic abilities including test
scores. Think of it as "exercise for the mind", a fun way to practice
concentration, patience, logic, and mental calculations.
For more information, contact:
Sponsor,Lisa Hobday: email: lisa@hobday.com or phone 689-3706
For more opportunities to play and learn:
Omaha Chess meets each Wednesday at Lewis & Clark Middle School 6:00 pm
to 9:00 pm. Some evenings have organized activity, but open chess is always
available. New players and visitors are welcome. For more info, call Mike
Gooch 333-0722 or Drew Thyden 393-7750
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