New Ulm Public School

Book Club Instructor- Mrs. Amanda Zimanski Where: Room 115 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays starting January 13 - March 5 (3:30-4:30 PM) Who: Students in grades 5-8 What: Welcome to our Middle School Book Club, where books come to life and stories bring us together! Whether you’re a bookworm, an adventurer at heart, or just curious about reading, this is the club for you. Join us for lively chats about our favorite books, explore new genres, and get creative with bookish activities. From mysteries and fantasy to graphic novels and poetry, there’s something for everyone. Limit: 30 Students

Creative Writing Club Instructor- Mrs. Auston Dalton Where: Room 316 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays starting January 13 - March 5 (3:30-4:30 PM) Who: Students in grades 5-8 What: This club is a supportive community for individuals to explore their imagination, develop their craft, share their work, and receive constructive feedback in a relaxed and encouraging environment. The primary goal of a creative writing club is to foster a safe space for artistic expression and growth. Activities often include: Writing Exercises and Prompts: The club uses prompts, games, and "free writing" sessions to spark creativity and experiment with new styles and techniques. Workshops and Discussions: Members may submit their work for a more formal workshop setting, where they receive diverse perspectives and suggestions for improvement. Discussions also cover published works to analyze different literary elements and writing styles. Limit: 30 Students

Fitness & Weight Lifting Club Instructor- Mr. Ben Doeden Where: Middle School Weight Room & Auxiliary Gym/Wrestling Room When: Tuesdays & Thursdays starting January 13 - March 5 (3:30-4:30 PM) Who: Students in grades 5-8 What: At the Fitness & Weightlifting Club, the students will have the opportunity to use the workout room at the Middle School in a structured and guided manner. The students will have workout plans that they will complete with their classmates, all the while tracking their progress and development. The students will learn many different age-appropriate lifts and exercises, and most importantly get a great workout! Limit: 50 Students

Magic: The Gathering Club Instructor- Mr. Sam Johnson Where: Room 114 When: Tuesdays Only starting January 13 - March 5 (3:30-4:30 PM) Who: Students in grades 5-8 What: Magic: The Gathering Club (MTG Club) provides a space for playing the most popular trading card game in the world! Magic: The Gathering is a game where players craft their own decks from tens of thousands of available cards and use those decks to fight other players in games of strategy, guile, and tactics. Build your deck around a theme (like Zombies, Dragons, Vampires, or Elves) or build a deck to be as streamlined and competitive as possible to challenge your opponents and have a chance at a club tournament championship! MTG Club does not require cards to join, though, as there are several club decks available for new players (or old players looking for something different). New players can also look forward to learning the game from scratch -- no prior knowledge is required! This trimester’s club will bring a club tournament, with a prize for the winners! Dozens of students have gone from zero to hero in the past -- will you be the next? Note: This club meets only Tuesdays Limit: 30 Students