Activities

Students meet Monday through Thursday after school from mid February to May, where a musical performance is put on for one weekend in May. A unique and exciting experience for all! All who audition will be allowed to participate.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Spring Semester
Contact: Alyssa Impullitti (alyssa_impullitti@rdale.org)
Activity fee: yes, $40

Lion Choir is an auditioned ensemble that meets after school on Tuesdays. Students who participate in this choir have strong singing skill and a desire to work hard together on more challenging choral music. Any student can audition, choir experience encouraged but not required to audition.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Tuesdays 2:50-3:50
Contact: Alyssa Impullitti (alyssa_impullitti@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Jazz Band is an ensemble that meets once a week before school and has multiple performances throughout the year. We spend time learning various elements of jazz (improvisation, history, and listening). Jazz Band is an auditioned based ensemble that performs high-level exciting music.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Tuesday mornings before school at 7:00 am
Contact: Mr. Lukas Skrove (lukas_skrove@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Fee(s) for performance tours/trips throughout the year.

All District Band is an ensemble that meets once a week after school and has 3 performances and a day tour, as well as a lot of fun. All District Band is an auditioned based ensemble that performs high-level music.
Grade levels: 6-7
When does it take place: Tuesday after school at Robbinsdale Middle School
Contact: Mr. Lukas Skrove (lukas_skrove@rdale.org) and Mrs. Caryn Cummings (Caryn_Cummings@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Fee(s) for performance tours/trips throughout the year.

All-District Orchestra (ADO) is an audition-based ensemble that rehearses Mondays after school with busing available from school to the rehearsal site. Throughout the year, there are several performance opportunities, including two concerts and a day tour, as well as a professional recording session. Students enjoy a combination of working with motivated peers across the district and experiencing high-level ensemble music.
Grade levels: 6
When does it take place: Monday after school 3:30-4:20pm at Robbinsdale Middle School
Contact: Ms. Anastasia Verdoljak(anastasia_verdoljak@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Yes, $15

Honors Orchestra is an audition-based ensemble that rehearses Mondays after school with busing available from school to the rehearsal site. Throughout the year, there are several performance opportunities, including two concerts and a day tour, as well as a professional recording session. Students enjoy a combination of working with motivated peers across the district and experiencing high-level ensemble music.
Grade levels: 7-8
When does it take place: Monday after school 3:45-5:00pm at Robbinsdale Cooper High School
Contact: Ms. Anastasia Verdoljak(anastasia_verdoljak@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Girl's Group is designed to support and openly discuss the day to day journey of being a pre-teen/ teenage girl in Today's society. As well as respectfully problem solving real life events that our students may face. This is an optional group, with some volunteer opportunities available through field trips, and service projects that help our school.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Thursday's 3:00-4:20 at SMS
Contact: Dannielle Stanifer (Dannielle_Stanifer@rdale.org) and Raquel Patterson (Raquel_Patterson@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Designed to give students an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their skills, and to enjoy competition against their peers while playing a fun game based on strategy.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Third quarter -  Wednesday after school 3:00 - 4:15.
Contact: Carrie Mumm (Carrie_Mumm@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Yes

Participate in various middle school math competitions at the local, state, and international level.  Learn challenging math concepts and problem solving.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Tuesdays throughout the school year, 2:45 - 4:25 pm
Contact: John Orbison (john_orbison@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Student Council gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council helps support the voice of the student body.
Grade levels: 7-8
When does it take place: Thursdays 7:40-8:17
Contact: Mr. Anderson & Ms. PGM
Activity fee: None

The Science Quiz Bowl team consists of SMS students in grades 6-8.  The Science Quiz Bowl competition in which we practice for is a national middle school program administered by the Minnesota Academy of Science.  The Quiz Bowl is formatted like a Science and Math game of Jeopardy with rapid-fire, question-and-answer format.  Categories include mathematics, astronomy, biology, physics,earth and general science.  Our Sandburg team will be competing against 12-15 other middle schools from across the Twin Cities Metro area in the annual competition held at the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul in February.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Q2/Q3 - 2-3 days/week
Contact: Katrina Johnson (katrina_johnson@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Yes, $25

A gathering place for playing board, card, and dice-based games.  Encourages social gaming and trying new types of games.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: Tuesdays after school. (3:00-4:15 but this is up to the new organizer)
Contact:
Activity fee: None

The yearbook club meets bi-weekly as a team to plan, create, advertise, and sell the school yearbook. Students will use resources to plan social media posts, posters, and other creative aspects. Students will also be in charge of attending after school activities and other in school activities with their supervisor to take pictures.
Grade levels: 6-8
When does it take place: To be determined (after school)
Contact: Mari Valentini (Mariel_valentini@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None- though we are taking donations to provide our students with digital cameras

W.E.B. (Where Everybody Belongs) is a student leadership organization that  volunteers at school sanctioned events, leads school assemblies,  helps with 6th Grade Orientation, pushes into 6th Grade Advisories, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
Grade levels: 8
When does it take place: Advisory, everyday
Contact: Ms. Kaminski (katie_kaminski@rdale.org) or Ms. Manson (elizabeth_manson@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None