Activity Period Offers a Range of Activities
The Activity Period program is unique to Lakehill's Middle School students and allows them to participate in elective activities during the school day five times during the first semester. These activities vary from year to year, and student suggestions are encouraged. These mini-courses allow students to group according to interest instead of grade level and to discover teachers who share interests similar to their own in non-academic settings. In the past, activity period offerings have included experiences in jour

Bonding Opportunities Abound at Fall Day Out
Each fall, Middle School students spend a special day outside of the regular classroom on an all-day field trip. The focus is on bonding opportunities for students and teachers across grade levels. The main goal of this day is to establish a framework for facilitating year-long teamwork and unity. For the past five years, Middle School students have spent Fall Day Out at Sisters' Grove Farm, Ms. Gajkowski's farm in Princeton, Texas. This year's trip will take place on October 24. Students take busses to the farm, where they spend the day playing badminton and volleyball, going on hayrides, jumping on hay bales, and climbing in the hay barn. It is a great way for the students to get away from it all and just enjoy themselves. Ms. Gajkowski and her husband will cook hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. Games of checkers and chess are set up on the porch, while board games are available in the garage. It is no wonder that Fall Day Out continues to be an annual favorite among Middle School students.

Adventure Week Offers Travel
One of the highlights each year in Middle School is the opportunity for extended travel during "Adventure Week." Occurring each spring, these trips are a joyful tradition within the Middle School experience. While destinations and experiences vary slightly from year to year, current travel plans include a program of environmental education and leadership training in fifth grade, a trip around Texas to visit historical and cultural sites studied in sixth grade history, a shared focus on science and ancient civilization for seventh grade in New Mexico, and an amazing multi-curricular experience for eighth graders when they visit Boston, Massachusetts. While each grade's "adventure" has a different destination and goals, students return with a sense of achievement and confidence. This year's Adventure Week will be held March 9 - 13.

Students Select Offerings That Best Fit Their InterestsMiddle School Clubs are a great way for students to meet others with similar interests and to get involved in the school. While most clubs are well underway for the fall semester, it is not too late for interested students to get involved. Students should contact the club sponsor or Ms. Hauschild, Middle School Coordinator, for more information on any of the clubs listed.

The Drama Club is open to fifth and sixth grade students. Sponsored by Ms. Riggs, the Club meets on Tuesdays and is limited to 20 students each semester. Students will perform for family and friends at the end of the semester.

The French Club is offered to students in fifth and sixth grades. Meetings are held on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Students learn to chat in French, sing songs, and experience some elements of French culture. The Club is sponsored by Ms. Wilkin.

Roots and Shoots is open to all Middle School students. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. This international club aspires to improve our world through service learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment, and the human community. The Club is sponsored by Ms. Thomson and Ms. Becker.

The Geography Club is open to all Middle School students. The Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays during the first semester. Students work together to prepare for the National Geographic sponsored GeoBee on January 7, 2009. The Club is sponsored by Ms. Thomson and Ms. Pike.

Choir is open to fifth and sixth grade students. The Choir is sponsored by Mr. Herron and will begin in the spring semester. Students who enjoy singing and performing will have the opportunity to do both!

The Magic Club is open to all Middle School students. The Club meets on Thursdays from 3:30 until 5:00 and is sponsored by Mr. Trout. Players of all levels--beginner to experienced--of Magic the Gathering play and compete in this strategic card game.

The Environmental Technology Club (Envitech) is open to interested students in eighth grade. The Club meets on Mondays and is sponsored by Mr. Cohen, Dr. Onabajo, and Mr. Smith. Students will consider environmental issues including water management and waste control and the technology that is used for treatment and recycling.

The Computer Club is available to students in seventh and eighth grade. The Club meets on Thursdays and is sponsored by Mr. Dunklau. Computer-loving students have the opportunity to learn a variety of programming techniques with fun applications.

The Keyboarding Club is open to all Middle School students. The Club meets on Tuesdays during the first semester and is sponsored by Mr. Dunklau. Students improve accuracy and speed as they work through a keyboarding program.