M.S. 88 Girls Basketball
M.S. 88 Girls Basketball is finally here! There will be two teams, one for beginners at basketball, who are looking for a fun and active after-school program, called Power Play, and another for those who are more advanced and looking for a competitive travel league. Both teams will practice, so all levels are welcomed and encouraged. So strap on your basketball sneakers and come meet us in the gym!
| Contact | Ms. Dungey (jdungey@schools.nyc.gov)
Ms. Apostolako (nicoleapostokalkos@ms88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:45 – 5:00pm & Thursday 7:00 – 8:00am |
| Location | Gym |
| Tryouts | September 25 |
| Practice Start Date | Late September |
Girls PowerPlay NYC
PowerPlay NYC advances the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically, emotionally and academically stronger. Join our after school girls sports group. Learn the fundamentals of basketball and soccer and even get the chance to play in some games! Beginners welcome!
| Contact | Mrs. Chiemezie (mchiemezie@schools.nyc.gov ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:45 – 4:30pm |
| Location | Gym |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Yearbook Club
Capture memories and excitement at M.S. 88 through photography and graphic design to develop our school yearbook! Learn how to take and edit pictures and use your creativity to layout pages for the yearbook.
| Contact | Mrs. Chiemezie (mchiemezie@schools.nyc.gov ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Tuesday 4:00pm |
| Location | Room 132 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Boys Basketball: A and B Team
Mr. Levine is dedicated to coach our 7th and 8th grade boys to develop their basketball skills and basketball IQ. Players will learn through intense fundamental drills and exercises, that will culminate with success on the court through competitive matches.
| Contact | Mr. Levine (glevine8@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday (film) 2:40 – 4:30pm & Thursday 2:45-4:30p |
| Location | Gym |
| Tryouts | Mid October |
| Season Starts | Late November |
LEGO Robotics
Build autonomous robots that will complete missions based on the overall theme: World Class, while participating in LEGO League competitions. You will have the opportunity to learn engineering and design, math and science concepts and the importance of teamwork through LEGO Robotics!
| Contact | Ms. Azcona (nazcona@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Bradshaw (jbradshaw2@schools.nyc.gov) Mr. Rose (drose52@schools.nyc.gov ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday & Friday 2:45 – 4:45 |
| Location | Room 340 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Biomimicry
Middle School 88 is partnering with graduate students at the Polytechnic Institute at NYU to investigate “Biomimicry Engineering”, which is essentially engineering robots that build a robotic fish that can be used to study fish behavior and mimic animal behavior.
| Contact | Mr. Rose (6th) (drose52@schools.nyc.gov )
Ms. Tilts (6th) (stilts@schools.nyc.gov) Jefferey Bradshaw (7th) (jbradshaw@ms88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | 6th grade Wednesday 2:45-4:00
7th grade Thursday 2:35-4:00pm |
| Location | Room 340 |
| Start Date | October 10th & 16th |
Art Smart
ART SMART, is excited to be back for a fourth year, it will fulfill and enhance 6th, 7th, and 8th grade M.S. portfolios for the student’s H.S. art application requirements. Students explore art history, artistic techniques & methodologies.
| Contact | Jeff Schneider (jeffschneidernyc@gmail.com ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:40-5:00 |
| Location | Room 132 |
| Start Date | Early October |
Road Runners
M.S. 88 is teaming up with the New York Road Runners to train our students who are interested in running to set goals and make being active a part of their daily lives.
| Contact | Mr. Curran (dcurran2@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Elias (selias3@schools.nyc.gov ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesdays/Fridays 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Location | Room 238 |
| Start Date | Late September |
Comics Creators
In this program, students will learn how to create their own comics. They will develop their own stories, draw the art and use computers –if available- to enhance the final product. Students will also learn the fundamentals of this form of expression and read comics.
| Contact | Mr. Diaz (jdiaz@MS88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Fridays 2:45 – 4:00pm |
| Location | Room 240 |
| Start Date | October 11 |
MSQI Debate
| Contact | John Cherichello (jcherichello@ms88.org)
Ms. Markon (rmarkon@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:35-4:15pm (Occasional Sat 9am-6pm) |
| Location | Room 122 |
| Start Date | Early September |
How to Survive 6th Grade
Learn organizational skills, study strategies, critical thinking and writing skills.
| Contact | Mr. Elias (selias3@schools.nyc.gov )
Ms. Castro (scastro2@schools.nyc.gov ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:45 – 4:15pm |
| Location | Room 347 |
| Start Date | Early November |
Mural Club
Students collaborate on expressing themselves through art that reflects MS88. The art will be displayed throughout the school inspiring students, staff and visitors daily.
| Contact | Mrs. Chiemezie (mchiemezie@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Varies depending on the mural |
Flag Rugby
Students will have the opportunity to learn a new and increasingly popular sport! They will compete in various tournaments against other middle schools around the country.
| Contact | Mr. Levine (glevine8@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Rafferty (srafferty@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday or Friday 2:45 – 4:15pm |
| Location | Gym |
| Start Date | Starts Feb. – March & starts April – June |
Craft Squad
This after school class will have students creating a variety of crafts including decoupage (collage) and paper crafts, cross stitching, felt and fabric craft, stuffed animal making and 3-D collage. Crafters will increase their craft know-how and technical skills while creating decorative works of art. There will be an emphasis on repurposing and upcycling everyday found materials into unique creative expressions.
| Contact | Ms. Zaconni (kzicconi@schools.nyc.gov )
Ms. Katz (bkatzll@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:45 – 5:00pm |
| Location | 329A |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Morning Library Club
Increases library access for students to use computers, do homework, read, check out books, and play Minecraft. Ms. Wolfe meets students in the cafeteria at 7:30.
| Contact | Ms. Wolfe ( kwolfe2@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Monday – Thursday 7:50am – 8:20am |
| Location | Library |
| Start Date | Early September |
88 Knots Boat Building Club
We’re building a real sailboat using traditional boat building techniques with help of Brooklyn Boat Works. (15 student maximum)
| Contact | Mr. Wasylyk (jwasylyk@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Zimmermann (azimmermann3@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:40 – 5:10pm |
| Location | Room 128 |
| Start Date | Early November |
Girls Lacrosse Club
Girls from 6-8th grade will partake in skill sessions Monday mornings at 7 am in the gym. When it is warm out, we will also be outside in Prospect Park. Students are given all equipment other than a mouth guard.
| Contact | Ms. Tilts (stilts@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Monday 7-8:15 AM |
| Location | GYM or weather permitting Park |
| Start Date | Mid November |
RiSC Club
RiSC is a two year climate literacy program that began in 2017. In 2017, students learned about the causes and impacts of climate change. This year we will use a grant to remodel part of our school community to be resilient to climate change. At the end of the year, we present our work at a summit.
| Contact | Ms. Tilts (stilts@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Joya (cjoya@ms88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:45 – 5:00pm |
| Location | Room 127 |
| Start Date | Early November |
Middle School Musing
Middle School Musings is an after school learning enrichment program offered to students in 8th grades who may need extra help in the fundamentals of math and grammar.
| Contact | Ms. St. Jean (mstjean2@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:45 – 4:15pm |
| Location | Room 124 |
| Start Date | Mid November |
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
To support our LGBTQ+ students by providing a space to share their stories and create school-wide activities that foster inclusion and acceptance.
| Contact | Ms. Wolfe ( kwolfe2@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Curran (dcurran2@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:40 – 4:00pm |
| Location | Library & 238 |
| Start Date | Early September |
The Democracy Project
Through a partnership with the old Stone House we will reenact how to create a country instituting laws, currency, and debate solutions to problems posed to our country.
| Contact | Ms. Gibson (sdavis10@schools.nyc) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 3:45pm – 4:15pm |
| Location | Room 223 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Dungeons & Dragons
Students will role play different characters in epic adventures in far off lands & worlds, where they’ll need to use literary and math skills to survive.
| Contact | Mr. Joya (cjoya@ms88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:45pm – 5:15pm |
| Location | Room 221 |
| Start Date | Early October |
Drama & Film Club
Students will work on scenes from various plays/film. Students will make a short film ad work on self-reflection.
| Contact | Jackie Viesta (jackieviesta@gmail.com)
Michael Bennett (mbennett@ms88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:45pm – 4:00 pm |
| Location | Room 342 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Dance & Fusion
In this movement class students will explore many genres of dance.
| Contact | Tylar Slavin
Ms. Zacconi (kzicconi@schools.nyc.gov ) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:45pm – 4:00 pm |
| Location | TBD |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Comic Club
Students will learn how to create their own comics to tell stories draw art, and enhance products using mixed media.
| Contact | Ms. Dungey (jdungey@schools.nyc.gov)
Mr. Diaz (jdiaz@MS88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | TBD 2:45pm – 4:00 pm |
| Location | Room 240 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Art Show
December and June Art, Music, and Dance show. Club helps students refine work before display and performance.
| Contact | Mrs. Chiemezie (mchiemezie@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Varies depending on the show |
| Location | Room 132 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Board Game Club
Students will exercise strategic thinking and collaboration skills through board games.
| Contact | Ms. Ahearn (sahearn@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:40-4:40 pm |
| Location | Room 329 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Beyond Googol & 2 ∞
Next level math explorations that will stretch mathematical thinking, improve reasoning skills and help kids discover the wonder and beauty in mathematics and competitive fun math games.
| Contact | Ms. Hefez (ms.hefez@ms88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:40-4:40 pm |
| Location | Room 329 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
SOCA (Students of Caribbean & African American Descent)
A safe space for students to discuss current event topics that concern middle school students of color.
| Contact | Ms. Pugh |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:40-4:00 pm |
| Location | Room 349 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
El Garrote (Spanish Club)
The first rule of the Spanish Club is we speak Spanish only. The second rule of Spanish Club is that we read, write, plan and debate in Spanish.
| Contact | Mr. Diaz (jdiaz@MS88.org) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:45-4:00 pm |
| Location | Room 323 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
After School Math Support
Students in 7th grade math will come to get support on homework and classwork.
| Contact | Mr. Haupt (dhaupt2@schools.nyc.gov) Ms. Huang (JHuang16@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:00 pm |
| Location | Room 145 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Sewing and Design Club
Students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and work on diversity quilt project they will complete individual projects they design.
| Contact | M. Rupelli (jrupelli@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursdays 2:45 – 4:45 pm |
| Location | Room SO1 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Dream Team
The Dream Team is a group of students who celebrate diverse cultural identities and learn about immigrant rights.
| Contact | Ms. Silver (lsilver21@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Wednesday 2:40-4:00 |
| Location | Room 220 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Literary Magazine
We will start off by making personal zines and will ultimately produce an edition of an all new M.S. 88 Literary Magazine.
| Contact | Ms. Silver (lsilver21@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday 2:40-4:00 |
| Location | Room 220 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Scrapbook Your Memories
Kids will journal about and take pictures of their M.S. 88 experiences as well as their personal life. We will also make a scrapbook for M.S. 88.
| Contact | Ms. Oyaga (loyaga@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | |
| Location | Room 318 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
Drumline
Drummer will learn cadences and perform for various school events. Drummers will play on 5 gallon buckets with bungee harnesses.
| Contact | Mr. Brockman (abrockmann2@schools.nyc.gov) |
| Meeting Day/Time | Thursday, 2:45 – 3:45 |
| Location | Room 116 |
| Start Date | Mid October |
