Clubs & Activities

*Clubs will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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      Anime Club

Club Description: The Freedom Middle School Anime Club gives students a means to explore the world

of Anime. We seek to understand and appreciate the art of Japanese Animation while providing an

entertaining and welcoming environment for our students. Anime club is a great way for our students

to come together and share their interests and make new friends. It is also a method of alleviating

stress and improving student wellness.  Anime Club provides opportunities for our students to be

leaders by teaching the class some of their anime art skills.  We play games, debate favorite anime

books and shows and taste foods from the culture.  This group is open to all students of Freedom

Middle School from anime enthusiasts to newbies.

Club Sponsor: Axel Zaragoza azaragoza@bsd100.org

Meeting Information:  Come ready for all things anime!

Meeting Day: WEDNESDAY

Meeting Time: 3:30 to 4:30

First Meeting Date: October 23rd, 2024

Meeting Location: 310 Zaragoza's Room

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NJHS Club
Club Description: The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Chapter at Freedom Middle School  is involved in a number of service and leadership activities, charitable fundraising campaigns, and field trips in which students will be working within the school and the surrounding community. (To learn more about the organization, go to http://www.njhs.us.) Students will be inducted for full membership into NJHS using the criteria of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character:
Club Sponsor: Mrs. Bomba pbomba@bsd100.org and Mrs. Flannery jflannery@bsd100.org 
Meeting Information:  Be ready to bring ideas for service projects and to help raise funds for causes!
Meeting Day: Every other WEDNESDAY
Meeting Time: 3:30 to 4: 30
First Meeting Date: 9/6/2023
Meeting Location: 320

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Rock Climbing Club

Club Description: FMS Rock Climbing Club is open to any student who wants to learn how to safely rock climb. Students will learn how to top rope belay as well as learn techniques for improving their climbing skills. We will take a field trip later in the year to a climbing gym in Chicago.

Club Sponsor: Corinne Smith

Meeting Information: Wear comfy athletic clothes and gym shoes.

Meeting Day: Day of the week varies depending on gym availability. Check Schoology group for days.

Meeting Time: 3:30-4:30pm

First Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 13th

Meeting Location: FMS Gym

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Student Council 
Club Description: Student Council is an organization conducted by students and supervised by adults. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. They help share student ideas, interests and concerns with the school wide community.
Club Sponsor: Ms. Rubich & Ms. Anthony
Meeting Information:  We meet in the Library from 3:20-3:40pm (sometimes until 4:00pm) - Depends on what we are discussing at the meeting 
Meeting Day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (depends on the week)
First Meeting Date: End of August/Beginning of September
Meeting Location: Library

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Choir

Club Description: Choir will further develop your vocal skills, music literacy, and choral performance abilities. You will refine your singing technique through engaging activities and performances, explore diverse musical styles, and collaborate with your peers to create beautiful choral music.

Club Sponsor: Michelle Cervantes (mcervantes@bsd100.org)

Meeting Information: Be ready to sing, and make sure you bring a pencil!

Meeting Day: Every Tuesdays and Thursday

Meeting Time: 3:20pm- 4:20pm

First Meeting Date: 9/7/23

Meeting Location: Bandroom (127)

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Yearbook Club
Club Description: Join the Yearbook Club for a fun and creative experience where you get to capture and design the memories of the school year! In the club, you'll work with a team to photograph school events, design yearbook pages, and help tell the story of our school through pictures and words. Whether you love taking pictures, writing captions, or designing, the Yearbook Club is the perfect place to learn new skills, have fun, and make lasting memories!
Club Sponsor: Julie Avina & Crystal Robles (Habla Espanol) FMSyearbook@bsd100.org
Meeting Information:  Bring your iPad and a smile. Dates will be determined and posted in Schoology and the activity calendar. We will have some days when students are scheduled to take photos at games and/or events. 
Meeting Day: Tuesdays (Dates TBD)
Meeting Time: 3:20pm - 4:20pm 
First Meeting Date: October 8th, 2024 (Informative meeting)
Meeting Location: Library - subject to change, will be posted in the activity calendar.

 

Battle of the Books
Club Description: Do you love reading? Do you love chatting about books with your friends? Are you willing to get competitive? Join Battle of the Books!
Club Sponsor: Emily Flores and Corinne Smith
Meeting Information:  Stay tuned for the interest meeting in December!
Meeting Day: TBD
First Meeting Date: TBD
Meeting Location: Ms. Flores’s room (207)

 

K-Pop Club
Club Description: The FMS K-Pop club is an after school club that meets every other week from 3:15-4:15. Like-minded students are able to meet after school in room 318 to listen to school appropriate K-Pop music, discover new groups, learn dances, scrapbook, and try Korean snacks/candy.  This club gives students a fun and creative outlet to learn about Korean pop culture and enjoy their favorite music genre at school with friends. 
Club Sponsor: Samantha Cantu (scantu@bsd100.org)
Meeting Information:  Make sure to fill out an interest form in the school announcements! 
Meeting Day: TBD
First Meeting Date: TBD
Meeting Location:Room 318

 

Chess Club
Club Description: Our chess club is all about getting people together to play the game of kings. Whether you are experienced or barely know what the pieces are called, there’s a place for you. We play chess and are able to hang out in a welcoming environment.    
Club Sponsor: Roberson
Meeting Information: We will be meeting in Mr. Roberson’s room Mondays after school until 4:05.  
Meeting Day: Mondays
First Meeting Date: September 30th
Meeting Location: Room 328

 

Robotics
Club Description: The FMS Robotics team competes throughout the school year in the Chicagoland VEX League.  Students work with their teammates to design, build, test, and code their robots to complete a set challenge and compete against other schools in Saturday tournaments.  This team gives students the opportunity to build coding and STEM skills, build relationships, and collaborate with other students.  
Club Sponsor: Ms. Auld
Meeting Information: Meet in room 307, if meetings are canceled it will be announced in our schoology group and on announcements.  Members of the team are expected to attend as many meetings as possible (let Ms. Auld know when they have a conflict) and come to all four of our Saturday competitions. 
Meeting Day: Every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:20-4:30 until the end of March 
First Meeting Date: Our season is already in progress, but if you would like to join you can talk to Ms. Auld to see if there are openings. 
Meeting Location: Room 307
 

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