Clubs
ART CLUB
Advisor: Dr. Cowles, scowles@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: Twice a month on either Thursday or Friday from 2.30-3:30pm
Sign-up for some creative fun. Do you like to draw and paint?3D sculpture? Are you a crafty kind of person? Clay--make a pot-or an animal? Sewing anyone? Digital animation--make it move!
BAKERS CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Yaeger, ayaeger@mtplcsd.org
Wednesdays 2:45 to 4:45
Room 312
Session 1-October-January
Session 2 January-May
Take the Bakers Club Survey-What Session will you be taking?
The main purpose of the club is to create a friendly, comfortable environment where students can develop and expand on their love of the culinary arts. During club hours we will make delicious recipes, plan future recipes and create individual cookbooks
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Hall, thall@mtplcsd.org
Advisor: Mrs. Sullivan, ksullivan@mtplcsd.org
Wednesdays--Room 103--2:20-3:20 pm.
The Westlake Middle School Environmental Club's mission is to look at environmental issues inside the school and around the district. We are involved in the Kensico clean up and recycling activities throughout the school. We also focus on our natural areas and trails, looking at the native ecology and invasive species. We are looking to keep Westlake beautiful.
JAZZ BAND
Advisor: Mrs. Sica, esica@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays, 2:30 pm-3:15 pm
Students who enjoy jazz and play the sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone, guitar or drum set are invited to audition for the jazz band! This select group will be performing at the Winter and Spring Concerts. Rehearsals will take place on Wednesdays after school.
MEISTERSINGERS
Advisor: Mr. Benjamin Appel, bappel@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays 2:30 pm. - 3:15 pm. in the LGI.
Students who love music, singing and performing are invited to audition for the Meistersingers. We are a select vocal ensemble that performs advanced pieces at the Winter and Spring Concerts as well as select performances and competitions throughout the year.
MUSICIAL
Do you want to have a blast while performing a show for the entire community? Are you looking for a way to express your creativity in Middle School? If so, then come audition for the WMS Musical and be a part all the fun!
Advisor: Mrs. Williams twilliams@mtplcsd.org
Auditions: 2023-2024
Rehearsals: 2023-2024
Show: 2023-2024
PEER TUTORINGAdvisor: Ms. Johnson sjohnson@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates-Monday to Thursday 2:20 to 2:45--Room 308.
Tuesday is Science and Chess.
Students will be working with their peers to help tutor them in specific areas. Students will meet from Monday to Thursday, each day having a subject area assigned to it. On Mondays we have Math, Tuesdays are Science, Wednesdays are ELA, Thursdays are Social Studies and LOTE. Students will also help their peers organize their backpacks.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Advisor: Mr. Hall,thall@mtplcsd.org
Advisor: Mr. Szczerba, rszczerba@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays (sometimes 5 days!) until February. 2:45-5pm.
Science Olympiad is one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to nearly 7,000 teams in 50 states. Science Olympiad's ever-changing lineup of events in all STEM disciplines exposes students to practicing scientists and career choices. Our team at Westlake will compete against the other schools in lower Westchester and Rockland counties.
SPANISH CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Rama, erama@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: Every other Monday from 2:20- 3:15, Room 307
Come join us and learn about the different Spanish speaking cultures! You choose the topics! If you enjoy Spanish food, music, dancing, cooking/baking, arts & crafts, and playing games, this is the club for you. ¡Vámonos!
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisor: Mrs. Brianna Iannone, biannone@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: Every Other Wednesday-2:30 pm. to 3:15 pm.
Students participate as elected grade level officers and homeroom representatives in various activities throughout the year. Activities include: Spirit Week festivities, fundraising for various charities, operating the school store and more.
TALENT SHOW
Advisor: Mrs. Sica, esica@mtplcsd.org
Westlake's Got Talent Show: Friday, October 6.
Auditions are Tuesday, September 19 and Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Students are encouraged to showcase their talent in this annual production performed for the school community to enjoy.
TECH CREW
Advisor: Mrs. Whitehurst, jwhitehurst@mtplcsd.org
Meeting Dates: -Every Friday, Library
Tech Crew consists of students who have embraced the electronic world and want to share their knowledge with peers, teachers and community members. Our mission is to help students and faculty achieve proficiency using technology including devices, software and apps. In addition, we offer members of our community one to one assistance with their personal devices so they can connect with their families and feel comfortable using technology.
YEARBOOK
Advisors: Ms. Blanchard, cblanchard@mtplcsd.
Meeting Dates: Every other week on Thursday from 2:30 to 3:15 in the Library Computer Lab.
The Yearbook Club is an opportunity for students from all three grade levels to participate in the design and production of the Westlake Middle School’s annual yearbook.