April 30, 2014 at 3:25 p.m.
Activity Fair helps students broaden their horizons
Activity Fair helps students broaden their horizons
By By Paul E. Johnson and Brian Paulson-
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Students who participate in after-school activities benefit in all of the ways mentioned above and more. Research studies have repeatedly come to this conclusion. Still not convinced? Studies also show that students are most apt to make unhealthy lifestyle decisions (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vandalism, theft, sexual relations) in the two-hour time frame immediately following the conclusion of the school day when students are often without supervision.
This puts not only the student at risk of destructive decisions and behaviors, but also families and our community.
At James Williams Middle School, our afterschool activities include:
CHAMPS: Our afte-school grant provides a power hour for students to complete schoolwork and play educational games followed by an activity hour for students to participate in various enrichment activities such as Battle of the Books, mosaic art, and cooking.
Performing Arts: Activities like Forensics, Jazz Band, and Show Stars are available for students to share their talents beyond the academic day.
Sports: We offer a wide array of interscholastic athletics in three seasons: fall, winter, and spring.
The fourth annual Activity Fair was held April 16. On this day, high school activity participants set up booths in the middle school cafeteria to represent the wide array of opportunities available to students. Middle school students visited the booths that were of interest to them.
The recipes have been created and are ready to be served to customers. Under the guidance of school staff and community members, we provide our students with a wide array of activities. As students get their batch, we will be able to watch them and our community rise to a higher standard of excellence and reap the rewards of participation in after-school activities. The euphoria felt by participants, boosters and spectators is contagious. By encouraging and motivating students to be active participants, the end of the day school bell can serve as a start of more success for all of us.
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