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What is ASB? Associated Student Body (student government) Clubs Sports Assemblies Spirit days All-school Parties Talent Show Charitable giving Fundraisers Themed weeks MD

Why is ASB important? Impacts student engagement and learning Supports social and emotional well being of students Builds relationships Students become more connected to school leading to greater success in the classroom JG

How do we fund ASB? ASB is supported by: ASB cards Fall Fundraiser Sold at the beginning of the year, needed for all ASB events Fall Fundraiser Students collect orders Amazing parent volunteers count orders Students win awesome prizes Appreciate community support MD

What does ASB support? So far, programs this year have included: WEB Athletics (including transportation) Performing Arts activities Clubs Kindness Week Equity Academy: Vincent Perez MLK Jr. Performance from Broadway Center Assemblies All-school Parties JG

WEB Where Everybody Belongs District-wide orientation program Transition program for 6th graders led by 8th graders Middle school can be scary, this eases the process Events throughout the year to build relationships and learn skills for success MM

Mark your calendar for Friday, August 31! WEB Orientation Mark your calendar for Friday, August 31! AF

Fall Sports 1st Winter Sports Wrestling Cross-Country Softball JG Volleyball Girls’ Basketball

2nd Winter Sports Spring Sports Soccer Track JG Boys’ Basketball

Sports Requirements Physical after June 15th Sports forms in the office or online Fees and forms due before 1st practice Fees: Intramural $20 Regular $50 JG

Clubs Extends student experience beyond 7 periods of the day Explore interests Build relationships Community service MD

Current Clubs Math Club Robotics Geography Bee Drama Club Games Club Green Team Generation Impact Homework Club Craft Club NJHS Culture Club Ping Pong Club Anime Club Debate Club MD

The possibilities are endless! How to start a club Clubs are all about student interest! If your student wants to start a club, they can Find other students interested Fill out the request form Find an advisor (we can help!) The possibilities are endless! JG

Who makes all of this happen??? Students!! ASB is looking for two 6th grade reps for next year! If your student is interested, they can: Take a 6th Grade Rep Packet Have your student fill out the application and deliver feedback form to their teacher Applicants will be reviewed Two students will be drawn from pool of eligible applicants! MD