Welcome to Fontbonne!

Fontbonne Hall Academy

Clubs and Activities Booklet

2015-2016

This is a preview of some of the clubs and activities our school has to offer. We encourage every student to become involved in the school community.

There’s something for everyone!

Anime Club

Moderator: Mr. John Herron (jherron@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: To learn about a whole new world through artistic and creative expression. Through Anime, we are able to benefit our school community by finding new ways to understand and gain a respect for a culture that has taken the world by storm.

Membership Requirements: Anyone can join. Meeting Times: Mondays - 2:45-3:45

Goals for the School Year: To have fun!!

Bonnie Bluestockings

Moderator: Mrs. Linda Winslow (winslow@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: A “bluestocking” is an educated woman. We believe that educated women enjoy reading and that is the purpose of this club. A discussion and “tea” is the culmination of our reading. We understand that the book is ALWAYS better than the movie!

Membership Requirements: -A love of reading!

Meeting Times: “We meet twice a month: once to choose the book and once to discuss.”

Goals for the School Year: To read and discuss at least 8 books.

Bonnies for Health

Moderator(s): Mrs. Fran Essex (essex@fontbonne.org)

Mrs. Rosemarie Ganser (ganser@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: “To promote health and wellness at Fontbonne Hall Academy, provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make safe and responsible decisions regarding health issues, and to promote positive attitudes toward health.”

Membership Requirements: - Regular attendance at meetings

- Hands on participation in some aspect of the club

Meeting Times: - 1-2 times a month

Goals for the School Year: - Launch the new on-line health and wellness magazine Student Health 101 - Involve other academic departments in the school in Student Health 101 - Identify and describe common health issues for our student population

- Increase participation in the club by offering the students new opportunities to make health videos, write about new and different health and wellness topics - Use the Student Health 101 as a vehicle to organize different health/wellness activities on campus - Organize October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month including the Student vs. Faculty Volleyball game

Broadway Bonnies

Moderator: Mrs. Linda Winslow (winslow@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: “We love the experience of seeing a Broadway play LIVE! Since this experience can be quite expensive, many families cannot afford to attend a show together. This club allows our students to attend

the most popular shows on Broadway.”

Membership Requirements: - A love of Broadway!

Meeting Times: We meet at the beginning of the year to choose our future outings, once before the outing to receive a permission slip and discuss logistics of the trip, and the trip itself: we go to lunch and then attend a matinee performance.

Goals for the School Year: -To attend at least eight shows.

CSJ Club

Moderator(s): Sister Helen Herley (herley@fontbonne.org)

Mrs. Megan Correira (correira@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: To carry out the CSJ Mission statement of all-inclusive love, unity, reconciliation and reverence for all of God’s Creation by planning and executing a variety of events both in the school community and in the greater world around us.

Membership Requirements: - Attend as many meetings as possible throughout the year - Must be in a good standing to run for the CSJ/ Religious Chairpersons on the Student Activities Council - Only members in good standing are eligible to run for executive board positions - To be the President you must be a senior - To be Vice President you must be a Junior or a Senior - Secretary and Treasurer open to all grade levels

Meeting Times: - 2 Wednesdays a month

Goals for the School Year: - Maintain contact and work on a service project with our spiritual sisters at Cabrini High School in New Orleans - Attend CSJ leadership events in Brentwood and Hampton Bays during the school year and over the summer - Fundraise for a CSJ related charity through the Christmas photos with Santa - Raise awareness of CSJ related issues in the school community (human trafficking, gun control, the plight of the poor and women around the world and other social justice issues); to expand this awareness to the greater community around us by participating in and supporting events that speak to issues related to our CSJ mission - Become the spiritual leaders of our school community through our words and actions

Culture Club

Moderator(s): Mrs. Neli Brussi (brussi@fontbonne.org)

Ms. Marangelis Pagan(pagan@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: “To broaden students’ cultural and artistic awareness and help them experience a wide range of cultural expressions ranging from visual

arts to stage performances.”

Membership Requirements: - Attend 4 outings a year

Meeting Times: - 5-7 yearly outings to NYC

Goals for the School Year: : To promote cultural and artistic diversity by exposing students’ to an international array of events

Do Something Club

Moderator(s): Laura Donodeo (donodeo@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: Do Something is one of the largest organizations for young people and social change. With 2.5 million members, the organization aims to tackle campaigns that impact every cause, from poverty to violence, to the environment, to literally everything else. Any

cause, anytime, anywhere.

Membership Requirements: Membership in Do Something is open to all students. Meeting times will vary per campaign, but participation in at least 2 campaigns throughout the year is required to be considered a club

member.

Meeting Times:Days will be determined at a later date; meetings expected to be held two times a month after school.

Goals for the School Year: Do Something will work on several projects throughout the year. Most projects will require the effort and insight of each team member; for example, DoSomething.org letter writing campaigns will involve direct, hands-on participation from club members. Prospective projects include both preexisting DoSomething.org national campaigns and independent, outside projects such as PJ's for Patients.

Drama Club

Moderators: Susan Huizinga

Membership Requirements: Auditions take place during the fall.

Meeting Times: Practices are after school.

Goals for the School Year: We have a production once a year!

The Folio

Moderator(s): Ms. Nicole Marinello (nmarinello@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: Folio is a student-run newspaper that touches the pulse of the student body. We seek to present articles that are relevant and helpful.

Meeting Times: 2-3 times a month

Membership Requirements: -To adhere to deadlines -To attend most meetings

-To bring issues to the table about the school and to explore those issues by writing articles the

students want to read.

Goals for the School Year: For the 2014-2015 school year, Folio seeks to move the entire paper online while still maintaining our print status.

Fontbonne Against Destructive Decisions (FADD) Moderator(s): Mrs. Christine Wilde (wilde@fontbonne.org)

Mrs. Amelia Maligno (maligno@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: FADD promotes awareness of how destructive behaviors, including drunk driving, has serious consequences. FADD works to encourage young people to live a healthy lifestyles, free of illegal and dangerous behavior.

Membership Requirements: - Attend all meetings

- Participate in all FADD campaigns and activities

Meeting Times: - Once a month

Goals for the School Year: - To get the students interested in and aware of international and U.S. political issues.

Fontbonne Cyber Girls

Moderator: Mr. Mark Surdyka (surdyka@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: Cyber Girls is a club that fosters interest in STEM, mainly computer science. Any girl that has interest in working with computers and other evolving technologies will fit right in.

Membership Requirements: None - we're open to all interested students.

Meeting Times: To be determined, but meetings will be once a week at 3 PM. We will be flexible with end times.

Goals for the School Year: 1. To learn about the current technologies in use at the school - how they work and what they do. 2. To learn how to fix/repair issues relating to computers, printers, WiFi, and more. 3. To investigate products/services that the school could use in the future.

Fountain (Yearbook)

Moderator(s): Mr. Daniel Ugenti (ugenti@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: To capture the year’s memories through photography and word.

Membership Requirements: - All members are expected to take their assignments and their deadlines seriously. - Photographers must own a device that takes clear photographs and have the ability to stay after school in order to photograph school and/or extracurricular activities. It is also their responsibility to deliver all taken photographs to the yearbook committee via email, or USB drive. - Writers must be creative and understand the basic workings of grammar

and syntax, as well as be capable of meeting deadlines. - All members must attend every meeting, and be accountable for work assigned.

Meeting Times: Twice per month, members will be assigned new tasks, including photography, writing, and layout assignments, as well as be asked to participate in design votes.

Goals for the School Year: To create a memorable yearbook for the Fontbonne community that encapsulates the full FHA experience for students and faculty.

Friends for Life

Moderator(s): Ms. Breeda Connolly (connolly@fontbonne.org)

Mrs. Una Marie O’Donnell (odonnell@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: The club seeks to promote the sanctity of life from the moment of conception until natural death.

Membership Requirements: None!

Meeting Times: Monthly

Goals for the School Year: Promote life issues through talks, discussions, and lobbying our congressional representatives. We participate annually in the March for Life on January 22nd in Washington D.C. This year we will be planning a Celebrate Life Liturgy on January 21st with the Campus Minister. We will also be holding our annual baby shower to benefit the local Life Center for mothers in need.

Girls Who Code

Moderator: Mr. Mark Surdyka (surdyka@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: MISSION: Girls Who Code programs work to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. VISION: Girls Who Code’s vision is to reach gender parity in computing fields. We believe

this is paramount to ensure the economic prosperity of women, families, and communities across the globe, and to equip citizens with the 21st century tools for innovation and social change. We believe that more girls exposed to computer science at a young age will lead to more women working in the technology and engineering fields.

Membership Requirements: All students interested in learning how to code.

Meeting Times: Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM (this is tentative; we have not come up with meeting times just yet)

Goals for the School Year: To teach students how to code. Students should be able to write their own programs by the end of the year.

Lifestream

Moderator(s): Ms. Breeda Connolly (connolly@fontbonne.org)

Mrs. Una Marie O’Donnell (odonnell@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: Lifestream’s purpose is to provide relief for those who suffer from poverty, natural disasters, or devastating illnesses.

Membership Requirements: None!

Meeting Times: When projects are underway.

Goals for the School Year:: - Thanksgiving Drive- feed at least 30 families

- Coat Drive- for the homeless

- Boxtops for Education- to help a Catholic Grammar School purchase supplies

- Annual Dress Down- to raise funds for worthy causes

- Annual Bake Sale- to raise funds for worthy causes.

National Honor Society:

The Mother St. John Fontbonne Chapter

Moderator(s): Ms. Maryann DeLuca (deluca@fontbonne.org) Mrs. Megan Correira (correira@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement:

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection in each local chapter. Meeting Times: Generally, meetings are held either once or twice a month on Wednesdays afternoons. Individual committees may meet more often, depending on chapter projects' needs and time frames. Membership Requirements: Academic eligibility criterion includes a grade point average of 93.00. This may change to 95.00 by the year 2017. Also a candidate must have completed 25 hours of community service beginning in the sophomore year and membership in two service-oriented clubs. Goals for the School Year: Members must participate in both individual and chapter service projects. We sponsor the annual Catholic Charities Christmas Toy Drive, Peer Tutoring, and at least one additional chapter service project/fundraiser in the spring. The chapter also invites guest speakers and encourages community outreach.

Political Issues Club

Moderator(s): Christine Wilde (wilde@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: This club allows students to come together to discuss, debate and listen to current political issues from the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Membership Requirements: - Attend meetings

- Be aware of current important issues

- Must be willing to share your opinion and/or listen respectfully to the thoughts of others.

Meeting Times: - Thursday afternoons 2 times a month

Goals for the School Year: To get the students interested in and aware of international and U.S. political issues.

Respect Club

Moderator(s): Mrs. Ellen Nicoll (nicoll@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: The mission of The Respect Club is to bring awareness of global events to Fontbonne as well as fostering respect for ourselves and others in our school community.

Membership Requirements: - Must attend weekly meetings

- Work on at least one subcommittee during the year

Meeting Times: - Thursdays at 2:45

- Subcommittees can meet as many times as needed

Goals for the School Year: - September: help transfer students to acclimate to FHA

- October: Assist the Bonnies for Health Club with their, “Bonnies for the Cure” campaign - November: World Kindness Day

- February: V-Day- Awareness of Violence Against Women (Feb 14) - March: Self Harm Awareness

Sports Night- Good Sportsmanship Awareness

- April: Earth Day Awareness

Science Club

Moderator(s): Alla Tandilashvili (tandilashvili@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: To promote scientific exploration outside of the classroom and instill a wonder about the natural world. We encourage learning multiple scientific disciplines.

Membership Requirements: Members must attend all after school meetings, serve as a Laboratory Assistant for the year, and attend one after school event (dates to be determined).

Meeting Times: - 2 times a month after school

Goals for the School Year: To expand students’ knowledge by experiencing multiple scientific fields.

Speech Team

Moderator(s): Mr. John Herron (jherron@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Speech Team is to foster what has been classically described as the gift of "perfectio eloquentia," that is, the ability to shape and share ideas in a way which is both appealing and persuasive. Members of this team will engage in rigorous training in preparation for competitions in the Brooklyn Queens Forensics League, the New York State Forensics League, the National Catholic Forensics League and the National Forensics League. Students willing to commit their time and energy to this team will find that they are increasingly skilled and comfortable when required to speak in public. At the same time they will find that they are better able to analyze and interpret public addresses as as result of their training. No previous experience is required but a serious commitment to regular practices is essential.

Meeting Times: Can accommodate to any student’s schedule after school.

Membership Requirements: - Hard working

- A love of competition

- A great sense of teamwork. Goals for the School Year: To qualify for both The New York State Championship Tournament and the National Catholic Forensics Tournament.

Student Activities Council (SAC)

Moderator(s): Ms. Gloria Musto (musto@fontbonne.org), Ms. Jennifer McNiff (mcniff@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: The Student Activities Council exists to assist the Administration and FHA community in the execution of all Student and School activities. The Student Council's mission is to increase school spirit and cooperation amongst all FHA community cohorts.

Meeting Times: -Mornings (for announcements) -Tuesdays at dismissal Membership Requirements: -Elected and appointed. -Executive Board: must have served at least one year on SAC before running for office.

Goals for the School Year: To streamline morning announcements and all events in which SAC takes lead.

Women's Empowerment Club

Moderator: Ms. Mary Ann Spicijaric (spicijaric@fontbonne.org)

Mission Statement: To foster understanding, dialogue and social action on critical issues facing girls in our present times. Our hope is to promote honest conversation about gender equity.

Membership Requirements: Members should maintain good attendance and should participate when meetings are held. Meeting Times: 2 times a month

Goals for the School Year: - Encourage school involvement in women’s issues - Hold an assembly to raise awareness - Hold events to correspond with topic