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TRI-BUILDING FAMILY, CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA ADVISORS: Mrs. Nicholls & Ms. Giudici Everyone is part of a family, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is the only national career and technical student organization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Each year the State Executive Council plans the program of work and creates a State Project. Additionally, officers are the ambassadors of our organization as they meet with government, business and community leaders. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence and career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life ~ planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication ~ necessary in the home and workplace.
TRI-BUILDING PRIDE (Peers Respecting Individual Differences in Everyone) Advisors: Ms. Velan and Ms. Smith The goal of PRIDE is to create a school environment with a greater sense of open-mindedness and respect. We will accomplish this goal through the participation in fun activities that address and promote tolerance. Each student involved will have the opportunity to make a difference in their own life or someone else’s and to feel a real connection to school.
TRI-BUILDING SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) ADVISOR: Mrs. Zusman Students Against Destructive Decisions is a club for students who want to help their peers, family, and friends make safe choices in life. The middle school chapter will work with students from the high school and with members of community organizations to provide support and information about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and other unsafe personal choices. ADVISORS: Mr. Green and Ms. Brozio Students will go through an adventure sequence where they will learn to cooperate, trust, solve problems and challenge themselves. This will be done using cooperative game, group initiatives, trust building activities, and the high and low Challenge Ropes Course. Meetings will begin in October and end in June. They will be held Friday mornings at 7:45 am in the Adaptive PE gym in Koda. Students may ride the early bus to school. There is a maximum of 40 students allowed to join. ADVISORS: Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Jones The Acadia Student Council is a service organization whose representatives participate in a variety of activities. The following is only a partial listing of the many positive deeds performed by our council members: Fundraisers Adoption of an Work as Collect food to restock the Jonesville Food Pantry Become active members on the Partnership and Environment committees Attend a Leadership workshop and develop a mission statement for the Acadia Council A school wide Friendly Basketball Tournament Meetings will begin in October and run through June every other Thursday beginning at 8:00 am. Meeting will be held more frequently when necessary. Students may ride the early bus in for meetings or ride the late bus home for those additional activities that take place after school. If they choose not to make use of the early/late busses, then they must make their own arrangements for transportation. Regular attendance is VERY important. Approximately 60 students, across all 3 grade levels, (2 students per homeroom grades 6-8) will be allowed to join the council. There are no fees associated with this club. ADVISOR: MS. QUATRAROA club designed to promote fitness, nutrition and general whole body wellness. A combination of aerobics, kickboxing, free weights and abdominal work-outs will be the focus of our sessions. Nutrition and self-esteem will be discussed on a monthly basis. ACADIA GARDENING CLUB ADVISOR: MS. BROZIO The Gardening Club is for those who love to plant or enjoy the outdoors. Students will design a theme for our spring garden and construct flower boxes and trellises during the winter as well as tend to indoor plants. Come spring we will all head outdoors again to plant flowers, shrubs and vegetables in our garden. ADVISORS: Mrs. Cobb & Ms. Shady Community Club meets during the school year the first and third Thursday of each month from 8:00 am to 8:40 am. There is a $2.00 membership fee to support projects. Members are involved in many projects during the year, including helping at Open House, Trick or Treat for UNICEF, collecting for Make-a-Wish angels, adopting families for the holidays, caroling for the Ronald McDonald House, having senior citizens as pen pals, and co-sponsoring dances with Student Council. Students may choose which projects they would like to participate in. ADVISOR: Mrs. Cobb Seasonal Crafts Club meets during the school year the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 8:00 am to 8:40 am. There is a $20.00 fee to cover the cost of project materials. Seasonal Crafts Club will provide students the opportunity to develop life-long hobbies. Students will learn many craft techniques. Students will have opportunities to request projects which are of interest to them. Be creative and discover your own talents! GOWANA COURTYARD CLUB ADVISOR: Ms. Reilly Courtyard Club meets one afternoon each week after school until 4:30 pm. (Which day of the week will be determined at the first meeting.) Students will have to arrange for transportation home. Students maintain the outdoor environmental education classroom/wildlife habitat. Activities include planting, weeding, and watering gardens, composting kitchen waste, pond maintenance and filling bird feeders. During the winter, students will participate in related activities: Making snow sculptures, nature crafts, building bird houses, constructing garden stepping stones, researching plants to attract birds/butterflies, mapping courtyard and updating the brochure for gardens and starting plants from seed. In the spring, students tap the maple trees and collect sap to make maple syrup. GOWANA RECYCLING CLUB ADVISOR: Ms. Reilly The Recycling Club meets on Friday mornings from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Students put recycling boxes in each room in Gowana. Each week, they collect paper for recycling from 8:40 am to 9:00 am. From 8:00 am to 8:40 am, they participate in activities related to recycling and ecology, such as crafts, videos, games and campus field trips. GOWANA ADVENTURE CLUB ADVISOR: Mr. Andersen Adventure Club meets beginning in October through May on Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 8:00 am to 8:45 am. There are two sessions per year, first and second semesters, with each having approximately fifteen students. These students are made up of 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Gowana. Through non-competitive games, group initiatives and adventure based activities such as experiences on a high ropes challenge course and expeditions, students will be able to: Understand and value individual differences Improve self concept Learn how to give and receive feedback Learn how to improve team problem solving skills GOWANA STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISORS: Ms. Alderman Student Council meets on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 am to 8:45 am. Student Council consists of representatives from each grade level who have been elected by the student body. A mandatory informational meeting is held during the second full week of school for all students interested in running for a position. Weekly meetings are held to plan activities which foster school spirit, develop leadership, and support the community. Typical events sponsored by Student Council are dances, flower sales, a Halloween dress-up contest, a turkey toss fundraiser to buy Thanksgiving dinners for needy families, adoption of a family at holiday time, a breakfast for faculty and staff, and more. KODA COURTYARD CLUB ADVISOR: Mrs. Dickinson Koda Courtyard Creations gives students an opportunity to help beautify the courtyard at Koda. Students will help to install a pond with a waterfall and help enhance the area between the buildings, so students, teachers and staff can enjoy the great outdoors through out the day. KODA KARES ADVISOR: Ms. King Koda Kares is a service club geared at providing students with an opportunity to interact with the school and members of the local community for the mutual benefit of both. This club is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Koda students and they will meet every week on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am. KODA READING BUDDIES ADVISORS Mrs. Psomas and Mrs. Smith Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students read with kindergarten students at Orenda Elementary School. This group learns how to work with young children, choose books for emergent readers, and practices oral reading skills. All Koda students are welcome, and we meet on Friday mornings from 8:00 am to 8:40 am KODA STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISORS: MRS. VADNEY & Mr.Mruz The Koda Student Council is a student elected club. The homeroom representative elections are held in September and are open to all who have completed the nomination petition. Throughout the school year, the Student Council is involved in community and school activities, such as school dances, car washes, and collecting holiday gifts for the less fortunate. . Students are elected by their peers and meet on alternate Friday morning from 8:00 to 8:40.
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