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- Laredo Middle School
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Activities and Clubs
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We encourage student involvement in extra-curricular activities and clubs.
Most groups meet after school, from approximately 3:50 to 4:45 pm.
Please check back for meeting dates for this school year. Thank you!
Some clubs or groups may have fees; others at no cost.
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Art Club
The Laredo Art Club is a place for practicing artists to hone in on their skills, develop their techniques and portfolios, collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects that will beautify our school and community. We meet every other week on Wednesdays.
Sponsor - Maribeth Miller
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Black Student Alliance
This club is for 8th grade students and meets every Thursday.
Club Sponsor - Essance Cordova
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Cheer Club
This is a club for students to learn a few cheers, jump techniques and team bonding for students who want to try out for the cheer team in high school. Contact Essance Cordova ecordova2@cherrycreekschools.org for more information.
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Chess Club
The purpose of the Chess Club is to provide students with an opportunity to play chess against each other, improve their strategic skills, and possibly participate in the district tournament.
Students in all grades are eligible to participate.
There is no fee.
Chess Club meets in Ms. Dunford's classroom.r
Students may elect to participate in the District Chess Tournament in the Spring if a tournament is held this school year.
Club Sponsor:
Maggie Dunford: 720-886-5275
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Cultural Exchange Club
Welcome to the Language Exchange Club! 🌐🗣️ We pair English learners with fluent speakers for fun activities, games, and cultural exchange. Join our supportive community and improve your language skills together! 🌍🤝
Club Sponsor - Meghan Dwyer
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Debate Club
Debate club is only open to 7th grade. It's a place for students to get better at communicating. They will work on speaking and listening. They will learn the rules of debate and work towards more formal events.
Club Sponsor - Marti Zimmerman
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Drama Club
Students in all grades are welcome to participate in Drama Club. Auditions are required to be part of the cast. Backstage students must also apply to be part of each show.
While at Drama Club, students are involved in the social, technical, and performance aspects of theater.
We are planning two productions this year.
There is a fee to participate in Drama Club for both Tech students and performers. $45 for the Fall Play and $45 for the Spring Musical.
Some rehearsals will be held in the evening and/or on weekends as the start of each show approaches.
The Fall play will be Peter And The Starcatcher. November 30-December 1st at 6:30
The Spring Musical will be The Drowsy Chaperone, March 30-31st at 6:30Club Sponsors are:
Richard Clark:720-886-5140
rclark@cherrycreekschools.orgStacey Sarjeant: 720-886-5141
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Girls Who Code
Girls decide on a Computer Science (CS) impact project and meet weekly to solve real world problems they care about through code.
In a safe, supportive environment of peers and role models, girls learn programming languages, and learn to see themselves as computer scientists.
Girls learn confidence, time-management, teamwork and communication, and address the shortage of women working in Computer Science.
Club Sponsor:
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Hispanic Leadership Club
This club is open to boys and girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. We will work together to grow as students, help us have a voice in our school, and strengthen our leadership abilities. We will work to maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and grow as leaders in our Laredo Middle School Community. Students will collaborate to decide what they want this club to be. For example, they may select to have guest speakers, food days/experiences, field trips, high school/college/career exploration, discussions, and share their common experiences. Please contact Mrs.Sandoval with any questions. vsandoval5@cherrycreekschools.org
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Home Arts Club
This club is open to boys and girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. We will hone our crochet skills and participate in projects for babies in the NICU, Nursing home residents, and St. Jude fundraisers. For more information, contact Dawn Gillen dgillen2@cherrycreekschools.org
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National Junior Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization that focuses on the five pillars of the national organization's virtues:
- Scholarship
- Community Service
- Character
- Citizenship, and
- Leadership
Our club hosts many community events throughout the school year, which include our Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive, our partnership with Smoky Hill High School for Wish Week, Spirit Week, and a variety of other activities throughout the school year. Our students are not just academically minded but focus on being examples of excellence for the rest of the building.
Eighth-grade students who meet the academic criteria of a 3.5 GPA are invited to apply for membership in the spring of their seventh-grade year, for active membership while in eighth grade.
NJHS Dues are $20 for the year.
Extra meetings will occur in any month when the group is sponsoring a particular activity.
NJHS Sponsors:
Ms. Kristin Cardillo: 720-886-5156
kcardillo@cherrycreekschools.orgMs. Ginny Bludeau: 720-886-5111
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Peer Buddies
Peer Buddies is an opportunity for students with and without disabilities to come together to play games, make crafts, and socialize. Students will have to opportunity to practice inclusion in a structured setting.
For any questions, please contact Elizabeth Anderson, Robin Mest , or Devin Bolle
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Robotics Club
Club members design, build, and program VEXIQ robots to compete in the District Robocon held in March. Teams are formed in October and the season runs through March.
Open to all students.
No cost to participate.
Club Sponsor:
Kelly Gentry 720-886-5143
kgentry@cherrycreekschools.orgMeghan Dwyer
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Spectrum
Spectrum is an after-school club where students can come together to celebrate diversity, and build a strong sense of belonging and community at Laredo. Through engaging activities, discussions, and events. Spectrum raises awareness, but also works to create a positive environment where LGBTQIA2S+ students and their allies can connect. Join us every other Thursday from 3:50-4:45 to forge lasting friendships, and work together to ensure that every LGBTQIA2S+ student feels safe, accepted, and celebrated in our school.
Spectrum Sponsor:
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STEAM Club
This is a Career and Technical Student Organization led by students. We do all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.) Video game design, CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, drones, electrical engineering, woodworking, and more.