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Mercer Middle School This is Mountain Lion Country!

Mercer Middle School This is Mountain Lion Country!. Clubs and Activities 2012. Developmental Responsiveness.

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Mercer Middle School This is Mountain Lion Country!

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  1. Mercer Middle SchoolThis is Mountain Lion Country! Clubs and Activities 2012

  2. Developmental Responsiveness

  3. The mission of Mercer Middle School is to provide rich, challenging learning experiences for all students. As a learning community, we value relationships, mutual respect, creativity, and high expectations.

  4. Key Elements of Successful After-School Programs • Enriching activities • Improved relationships with peers and adults • Safety Source: Turning Points 2000, Jackson and Davis

  5. How does a club form?

  6. Types of Clubs/Activities Service : PRIDE, Leo, SCA, Teacher Cadets, Mercer Arts in the Community (MAC), Multi-Cultural, Environmental… Enrichment : Engineering, Dance Team, Academic Challenge, Math Counts, Yearbook, Drama, Writers’ Club, Cooking Club, Fitness Club, Board Games, Science Club, Jazz Band, Homework, Hollywood Club…

  7. Hollywood Club Character Theme for January: Perseverance…

  8. Service Learning

  9. Values of Civics and Service Learning Increase interdisciplinary connections Increased attention Increased problem solving skills Common academic language created Increased student achievement (Bridgland and Morrison, 2006) Threats to Civics Education

  10. Spotlight : Leo

  11. LEO Highlights • Partnership with Lions Clubs • Canine Companions • Peace Poster Contest • UNICEF Trick or Treat • Toys for Tots • Canned Food Drive/Interfaith Relief • Mercer Gives Campaign/Activity • Mercer Smiles Campaign

  12. Mercer Smiles Campaign 2011 Statistics: 1357 21, 000 256 Smile Train

  13. MMS – A look ahead

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