AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE EVERYONE IS WELCOME! - Yonkers Public Schools

BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
             EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
     TAKE A LOOK THROUGH EACH CLUB FLYER.

Join the

                KITCHEN
                       44TH
                  COOKING
                   CLUB
 The Kitchen 44th Cooking Club is designed for students who
are interested in learning the basics of cooking or would like to
    refresh their fundamental skills. The club will consist of a
 combination of demonstrations, hands on cooking activities, a
 good time and good food while students develop and express
 their culinary abilities in their own unique ways. Whether you
  are interested in learning how to cook for yourself, for loved
ones, for fun or to try something new then this club is for you.

 Advisor: Mr. Estrella (Room 214)

BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

        CHESS
        CLUB

    CHESS TEACHES STRATEGY AND
INSTRUCTS PLAYERS TO THINK BEYOND
 THEIR FIRST MOVE. THIS MOTIVATES
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS THAT
 ENCOURAGES PLAYERS TO QUESTION
   THEIR CHOICES, BE PATIENT, AND
    ENHANCE PLANNING SKILLS. ALL
    SCHOLARS ARE WELCOMED AND
 ENCOURAGED TO “STEP UP AND MAKE
THE FIRST MOVE” IN THE CHESS CLUB!!
          JOIN TODAY!
     Advisor: Ms. Koczen (Room 102)

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Join our group of text-friendly students who want to
 have rowdy, spirited discussions on books we read
    together. Books are selected by the students
   themselves in a rotating schedule. If you enjoy
reading and are willing to have your ideas tested this
                is the club for you!
Snacks may or may not be baked by Ms. Sutherland for the
   regular group members - you will have to show up
                 Thursdays to find out!

    Advisor: Ms. Sutherland (Library)

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          GSA
   GENDER & SEXUALITY
       ALLIANCE
  In the Gender Sexuality Alliance, we will
  work towards creating a more accepting
 environment for all students, regardless of
sexual orientation or gender identity through
  education, support, and advocacy. In our
   meetings, we'll discuss LGBTQ+ issues
 within and outside of our school, engage in
 community activism, and plan social events
 for our school community. GSA is open to
  any student, regardless of their identity.

       Join Us!
 ADVISOR: MR. OWENS (ROOM 109)

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     CREATIVE WRITING
          CLUB
 DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR WRITING? HAVE YOU FOUND
YOURSELF CREATING POETRY IN YOUR HEAD? DO YOU HAVE
  AN IDEA FOR A STORY THAT YOU CAN’T WAIT TO TELL?

 If so, we have exciting news for you!
 Coming to the Barack Obama School for
Social Justice is our NEW literary magazine:

The Lightning Literati!
          Advisor:
        Ms. Spitalnic
        (Room 316)

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       FORENSICS
 The Young Detectives and Investigators Club
   Students attending will be able to participate in
learning about sleuthing techniques used in solving
  crime, while learning about various professions
associated with determining guilt or innocence in a
  court of law. Guest speakers will be hosted from
WCC who will engage students in cybertechnology,
  the use of drones and cameras for geo-mapping,
 videography, photography for collecting evidence,
    and enhance coding skills while using robots.
 Students will learn skills that can be used later for
professional careers in Forensics, law enforcement,
     videography, photography, lab technicians,
     researchers, science, medicine, and various
           professions in the court of law.

   Advisors: Mr. Alexander (312)
         /Mr. Haddad (205)

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        Art Club
       THIS CLUB WILL FOCUS ON
 RECYCLED/ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND
  THE CREATIVE WAYS IT IS PRODUCED
    AND THE REASONING BEHIND THE
       ARTWORK PUT FORWARD.
    EACH WEEK WE WILL FOCUS ON A
SPECIFIC OBJECT TO RECYCLE INTO ART,
   FOR EXAMPLE: PLASTIC BOTTLES OR
BOTTLE TOPS. YOU WILL COME UP WITH A
CREATIVE WAY TO USE THIS OBJECT AND
  PRODUCE A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART
 THAT PUTS FORTH A STRONG MESSAGE
 ON HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO RECYCLE.
  THE ART PIECES YOU CREATE WILL BE
 ADDED TO A COLLEGE PORTFOLIO FOR
                 ART.

             Advisor:
    Mrs. Stamatellos (Room 104)

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DRAMA CLUB
Drama Club is a safe space for any student, teacher
       or staff member interested in creating, &
showcasing their talents within the performing arts.
   Students will work together through workshops
including but not limited to acting, singing, dancing,
improv, costumes/makeup, lights/sound to perform
 in various school wide productions, including a full-
                    scale musical.
             Advisors:
  Ms. Ford (216) / Mr. Fariello (111)

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     STUDENT
     Government
   Calling all student leaders!
  It’s time to step up and be the
 voice of your fellow students!
     Student Government is an
     organization that allows
  students to advocate for the
 needs and wants of their peers
 and generally make our school
  a better place. Elections will
 be held for class president and
         other positions.

Advisor: Mr. Figueroa (Room 204)

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DRUMMING CLUB
  In drumming club, we will
 learn from the ground up!
  We will begin by learning
   the proper techniques,
rudiments, and reading. After
  that we will move on to
  more complex snare drum
  pieces and full drum set
(equipment permitting). If you
have any interest in learning
 how to play the drums this
    is the club for you!

Advisor: Mr. Robertine (Room 203)

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 MY BROTHER'S
    KEEPER

"THE NEW YORK STATE MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
INITIATIVE SEEKS TO "CHANGE THE NARRATIVE"
OF BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR, AND ALL
 STUDENTS BY CLOSING AND ELIMINATING THE
OPPORTUNITY GAPS THEY FACE AND HELPING
  THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE
WILL BE WORKING WITH THE BOYS AND DOING
A CURRICULUM CALLED "DARE TO BE KING". THE
   WAS DEVELOPED TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN
  SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS
  RELATED TO ANGER AND VIOLENCE AMONG
   ADOLESCENT MALES. THE CURRICULUM'S
PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST ADOLESCENT MALES TO
  DEVELOP RESILIENCY, MANAGE ANGER AND
SOCIAL SKILLS, AND THUS EMPOWERING THEM
         TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES.

  Advisor: Mr. Rivera (Room 305)

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       MY SISTER'S
         KEEPER

 My Sister’s Keeper: Yonkers is a culturally responsive
     initiative designed to promote self-concept and
identity development, foster cultural, capital and pride.
    Deepen peer bonding through the exploration of
  sisterhood, and empower our young women with the
          ability to spread their wings and S.O.A.R.

      S~ Sisterhood and Identity Development.
      O~ Opportunities for Agency and Impact.
     A~ Academic Success Through Engagement.
               R~ Resilience and Hope.

  Advisor: Mrs. Harris (Room 205)

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                      The Green Team's
                      goals are to plan &
                     expand our school’s
                       green spaces and
                   recycling program. The
                     Notorious BIG once
                   said, “We can’t change
                     the world unless we
                   change ourselves.” We
                       want to make the
                   environmental changes
                    we want to see in the
                    world in our school.

                 save our earth everyday

           Advisors:
      Mr. Zack (Room 116)
      Mr. Diaz (Room 115)
       Starting Spring 2023