Activities and clubs for the 2009 - 2010 school year include:

The History Project

Students will develop projects with the goals of identifying and cataloguing historical evidence of the City of Lynn. The Project's goal is to support historic preservation, document Lynn's history, and teach students the principles of urban archeology. Students will also learn how to create a Power Point presentation, various media productions and presenting to community and school groups. Students will have the opportunity to attend field trips in order to learn primary and secondary research techniques.
The History Project is supervised by Mr. Migliaccio

Yearbook Club

The Pickering Yearbook Club is now going into its fifth year here at Pickering Middle School. Members are meeting periodically to organize the pages of this year's book, which is coming along great!. This year is the first time it will be printed to full color. All of the student's pictures, class pictures, sports, clubs and clusters will be in color, and the members are getting excited to see it all come together. We are trying to take several pictures during the year of different events and class school projects going on so many of the students will have a chance to see their pictures in the yearbook. The Yearbook Club members usually meet on Tuesdays after school in Room 114. If you are still interested in becoming a member, you are welcomed to come in and join us, as the members are few, but dedicated, loyal and doing a great job. So drop by and join us!! The sales campaign is going on now. Two hundred, fifty books are ordered each year. They go on sale now, but are not given to the students until the end of the school year. I can't wait to see it!!

Knitting Club

The knitting club is open to all students in all grades. Knitters will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Many knitters are working on scarves for holiday gifts. Others are moving on to more complicated projects. Some students would rather crochet and they are learning the basics including; chain stitch and single and double crochet stitch. The basic materials - yarn, needles and hooks are supplied for anyone wishing to learn. We recently added hat looms to our supply of materials and in January, we will start making hats for the needy.
Come join the Knitting Club for fun, friendship and fabulous accessories!
The Knitting Club meets on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 2:45 - 3:45 in Room 114 with Mrs. Williams.
The Knitting Club is supervised by Mrs. Williams

Bowling Club

• When: Feb.25th -April 15th (Wednesdays)
• Where: Metro Bowl, Peabody, Ma.
  (Directions) :: (Metro Bowl's Website)
• Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m
• Other: Cost is $8.00/week (includes shoes and 3 strings of bowling) We will also be having a pizza party the last week. Parents are responsible for getting their child to and from the bowling alley.

The Bowling Club is supervised by Mr. Kelly nad Mrs. Ropes

Chorus

Students meet for weekly rehearsals every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in Room 005. During rehearsal, students learn various body and vocal warm ups, and the importance of doing warm ups so they can take care of their voices. The chorus also performs several pieces of music from different time periods and of different styles, from Classical to Pop. In addition, students cover proper performance ettiquette, good posture, proper breath support, and other topics that will help them become better singers. Any student who signs up for chorus is expected to be at each rehearsal and at any performances. There will be one or two performances during the school year (to be announced). Chorus is open to any student who is interested and dedicated, from 6th through 8th grade. Speak to Mr. Oberkrieser in Room 005 for any additional information.
The Chorus is supervised by Mr. Oberkrieser

Intramurals

Students participate in various seasonal sports throughout the year. Some of the sports include: volleyball, dodgeball, floor hockey and more. See Mr. Doyle in room 204A for more information.
The intramurals program is supervised by Mr. Doyle

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Every year Pickering competes with other junior high schools in mock trial competition. The preparation for trial is a great opportunity to learn the intricacies of the law. Through careful study of affadavits students discover ways to win over their opponents. The skills developed go a long way toward helping students to build strategies for success in any challenge they take on as well as present themselves speaking on their feet when it counts.
The Mock Trial Team is supervised by Ms. Coman and Mr. Eagan