4th Marking Period PEP Courses

Pep Grid

Monday

Battle of the Books and Beyond—Discuss Battle books and prepare for the big competition LIMIT 20

Charades/Guesstures-- Try and have your friends guess what you are enacting, competitive but fun play LIMIT 20

Field Clean Up—Join Mr. Wallace to clean up the fields around the schools and prepare for the spring season LIMIT 20

Great Sports Movies--Watch highly acclaimed movies of America’s sports legends. LIMIT 20

New Jersey History—Learn more about the events in New Jersey history and famous sites around the state. LIMIT 20

Outdoor Adventures-- Each week students will play different outdoor games. For example: Simon Says, Red Light Green Light, Capture the Flag, Prison Tag, etc. Student may also suggest games!! YAY SPRING! LIMIT 30

Outdoor Soccer—Enjoy a fast paced soccer match with your friends, GOAL. LIMIT 26

Plan a Vacation—Learn all the steps to research and plan your dream vacation. LIMIT 20

Planet Earth Series—Watch and discuss this series that explores spectacular natural events and wildlife the world over LIMIT 20

Star Wars Movies and Games—The force is strong with this one, watch memorable scenes from the Star Wars series and learn more about each movie through fun games LIMT 20

Stock Market Game (continuation of 3rd marking period, no new sign ups) Learn about the stock market as you invest $100.000 in stocks on the New York Stock Exchange.

Violins The violins of the String Ensemble will rehearse together

Walkabout Enjoy 1 and 2 mile walks throughout Mountain Lakes. LIMIT 20

Yarn Art—Design your own decorative pieces of art LIMIT 20

Tuesday

Bingo-- Relax and enjoy an afternoon of Bingo with your friends. – LIMIT 20

Cards, Cards, Cards Crazy Eights, Rummy, and more, pair up with your friends and learn a new game LIMIT 20

Charades -- Try and have your friends guess what you are enacting, competitive but fun play LIMIT 20

Classic Monster Movies--Watch these old time classics, such as, Wolfman, Dracula, The Invisible Man and many more. – LIMIT 20

Great Sports Movies--Watch highly acclaimed movies of America’s sports legends. LIMIT 20

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous – Learn more about the lifestyles, hobbies and talents of the people in the headlines LIMIT 20

Mosaic Coloring—Create spectacular mosaics using markers and colored pencils LIMIT 20

Research Help—Need help managing projects and working on interim deadlines? Join this PEP to learn important time management strategies. LIMIT 10

Select Chorus--For singers interested in challenging musical selections

Stick/Wiffle Ball –Take to the field for a face paced game of wiffle or stickball. LIMIT 20

Wednesday

Battle of the Books and Beyond—Discuss Battle books and prepare for the big competition LIMIT 20

Chamber Singers-- (pre sign ups with Dr. Kokolus) Designed for advanced vocal music students; students will prepare challenging musical selections for upcoming concerts

Classic Monster Movies-- Watch these old time classics, such as, Wolfman, Dracula, The Invisible Man and many more. – LIMIT 20

Fantasy Baseball—Consult the stats and scouting reports and build an unbeatable team LIMIT 20

Investigating Lakes and Streams – Get your feet we learning about the lakes and streams in and around our schools, conduct water tests to see the quality of area water supplies. LIMIT 15

Long Distance Running—Keep pace with Mr. Wallace, serious runners only, please LIMIT 15

Kickball—Take to the blacktop for a kickball challenge LIMIT 20

Research Help—Need help managing projects and working on interim deadlines? Join this PEP to learn important time management strategies. LIMIT 10

String Art Make string designs following a pattern or create your own! LIMIT 20

Wiffle Ball –Take to the field for a face paced game of wiffle ball. LIMIT 20

Thursday

Art for Fun--Work in all mediums, feel free to create! LIMIT 20

Battle of the Books and Beyond (For Band Students Only)—Discuss Battle books and prepare for the big competition LIMIT 20

Briarcliff Newspaper--Join the staff and assist with interviews, photography, editorial writing and research LIMIT 20.

Disney Classics--Enjoy some of the best movies ever made. LIMIT 25

80’s Music and Culture-- I want my MTV! Take a trip back in time to watch some great 80’s movies and listen to the classic rock and new age hits of the 1980s Totally Awesome, Dude! LIMIT 20

Great Books, Great Movies—Learn more about the books that became mega movies, were they accurate to the author’s original intent? Watch and see. LIMIT 25

Movie Musical Sing-a-longs—Watch some of the best musicals of all time LIMIT 25

Parlor Games -- The wealthy people in the Victorian Era of the 1800's found themselves with extra time and nothing to do. They needed to amuse themselves and had no television or radio! Creatively, they invented many group games that often involved logic, word play or drama. Join in the fun of learning some of these games. (The Name Game, Telephone Oracle, Chain Link Murder, and many more) Prizes awarded!!! LIMIT 20

Research Help—Need help managing projects and working on interim deadlines? Join this PEP to learn important time management strategies. LIMIT 10

Roots and Shoots—Join this service organization and learn to follow the inspiration of Jane Goodall “Every individual makes a difference” www.rootsandshoots.org LIMIT 25

Select Chorus--For singers interested in challenging musical selections

Student Government—Elected homeroom representatives and officers plan activities for the school

Ultimate Frisbee--Jump, dive, and test out new Frisbee moves with your friends LIMIT 20

Friday

Broadway Movie Musicals—Watch the best of the great white way on a SmartBoard screen LIMIT 20

Design and Build--In this course you will have the opportunity to design and build rubber band powered cars, wind racers, “treasure boxes”, strategy games, and more. You are limited only by your imagination. – LIMIT 15

Current Events—Survey the media websites and newspapers to learn more about the national election and international politics LIMIT 20

Gardening for Monarchs—Plant flowers and shrubs that will attract Monarchs to stop on their migratory route. Be a part of making Mountain Lakes first butterfly weigh station. LIMIT 20

Games, Games, Games – Sorry, Battleship, Mousetrap, Monopoly and many more. Finish the week with some fun games with your friends! LIMIT 20

Great Animal Movies--Black Beauty, Dog of Flanders, Babe and other beautiful movies of courageous animals will be viewed LIMIT 20.

Kickball—Take to the blacktop for a kickball challenge LIMIT 20

Line Dancing/Jump Rope—This popular PEP returns! Choose your favorite country dance move or try your skills jumping rope LIMIT 25

Outdoor Soccer—Enjoy a fast paced soccer match with your friends, GOAL. LIMIT 26

Pleasure Reading—Find out more about the best in young Adult Literature and get a head start on your favorites LIMIT 20

Power walking--Take brisk walks outdoors and enjoy the Mountain Lakes scenery. LIMIT 20

Strings For Violin & cello players who will participate in school concerts

Ultimate Frisbee--Jump, dive, and test out new Frisbee moves with your friends LIMIT 20

World War II Movies—Learn more about the battles, politics and strategies that made up World War II; PEP will culminate with a trip to a WWII battleship LIMIT 20

enomena LIMIT 2