Our school has a variety of organizations and available
for students. Organizations consist of National Junior Honor Society,
Scholars Club, and College Reach-Out Program.
All afterschool activities are on Tuesday and Thursday, due to budget
constraints. Transportation is available for after-school Super Study
Sessions for those who want help with specific subjects.
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| National
Junior Honor Society |
The PLDMS Chapter was chartered in
1985, and currently has 89 members. Membership is both an honor
and a responsibility. It is open to all students who choose to
apply themselves and consequently meet the criteria established
in the five goal areas.Members
are involved throughout the year as volunteers at school fund
raising dinners and events, as coordinators of canned food and
pet supply drives, as secret Santa for disadvantaged youngsters
in pre-K Program, as peer tutors, as organizers of schol dances
to build school spirit, and much more.
2008-09 projects include the Salvation Army Food Drive,
the Honey Baked Ham sale, and members "adopted" the
head start class at Alva Elementary during the holidays. We sponser
a Valentines Dance on February 13th, and then members will be
participating in Read Across America March 2nd.
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| Scholar's Club |
The motto of Scholars Club is “Shaping
the Minds of the Future.” The colors of Scholars Club
are Red, Blue and Gold.
The principal objective of Scholars Club is to develop a peer
culture of success among members. Specifically, the objectives
of Scholars Clubs are to:
· provide structure for development of student academic
excellence
· promote, support and recognize academic excellence
· provide structure for development of student leadership
excellence
· promote, support and recognize leadership accomplishments
· provide structure for development of service and citizenship
excellence
· promote, support and recognize service to school and
community
· develop an environment for scholarly examination of cultural
diversity at each Chapter
· provide positive role models for students and expose
them to successful leaders
· develop support programs and be a source of support for
college bound students
· expand student involvement in issues and activities that
enhance individual and group esteem
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| College Reach-Out Program |
 The
College Reach Out Program is an after school academic
program sponsored by FGCU.
CROP helps each member on their journey towards higher education.
As a member of CROP, students will work on academics, community
service, and overall personal improvement. CROP members participate
in leadership retreats, college explorations, and various other
activities associated with FGCU. Members, also, receive invitations
to see special guest and performances at the university.
Two of our members have received the Joanne Olmstead and John Hotchkiss
Scholarship, which is $54,000 to any private or public institution
in the state of Florida. Each member receives the opportunity to
apply for various scholarships throughout the year.
CROP sponsored activities have included Walk for Education, Toys
for Tots, and Relay for life.
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| Student Council |
PLDMS Student Council is an organized
group of students who meet regularly, sharing in the life of the
school. Each student in the school can vote for a personal representative.
We elect student representatives from every Social Studies Class
to serve as members of the student council. Each representative
discusses student concerns and wishes of the PLDMS students and
brings them back to the group. Students talk about real problems,
discuss possible solutions and communicate honest concerns.
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| Florida Government Club |
The Youth in Government Club is a YMCA sponsored
activity run by Fort Myers High School students. It's purpose is
to teach middle school students the basics of debate and how legislation
is written and voted into law. The year's activities culminate in
a weekend trip to Tampa where students from all over the state of
Florida convene, debate bills, and pass prototype legislation.
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| Battle of the Books |
Battle of the Books is a group
dedicated to reading. They meet weekly, and undertake to read
all fifteen of the Sunshine State Young Reader's books for this
year. As they read the books, they develop questions and learn
the book's characters, plot and details.
In May, a team will compete with other middle schools in a Jeopardy
type competition.
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 2007-08
Battle of the Books
First Place |
Art Portfolio
Club |
 The
Art Portfolio Club meets once a week after school
to participate in special arts projects which involve a variety
of media and topics. Club members benefit from associating with
peers who share a common interest in an informal setting. Students
receive guidance and constructive critique of their work while also
having much freedom in deciding how to approach a certain activity.
A student does not have to have had art classes at PLDMS to join,
but samples of work demonstrating interest are necessary for entry.
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| Super Study
Sessions |
Super Study Sessions
offers academic support to any student after school, including homework
assistance or help with projects and reports. Super Study Sessions
give a student direction on a classroom assignment or long-term
project, as well as sharing ideas or tips for good study habits
and organization.
Each session is a small group of students (15 or less) with a Paul
Laurence Dunbar Middle School faculty member. SSS meets 4:00 –
5:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and transportation is provided
by our after school buses. Assigned bus stops are the Lee County
School closest to your home. |
| Step Club |
Stepping or step dancing is a form of dance in which
the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce
complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken
word, and hand claps. Though stepping may be performed by an individual,
it is generally performed by groups of three or more, often in arrangements
that resemble military formations.
Stepping may also draw from elements of, gymnastic, march and tap
dance. |
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