Social Justice Clubs provide opportunities for self-transformation, leadership, and community building to students in order to affect meaningful change in their classrooms, at Carl Sandburg High School, and in their communities.

• FEMPOWER
  Fempower is Carl Sandburg’s feminist club. The club works to promote gender equality and help women in the community and globally. Open to all interested students! 

  Sponsors: Kristin Mattera & Traci Mitchell

  Emails: kmattera@d230.org & tmitchell@d230.org

  Meeting Information: S208 or S248 (rotates), 3:10 - 4:00, Tuesdays 

  

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• FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION

  The Friendship Connection Club is for both regular and special needs students. The main purpose of the club is to enhance the lives of students with special needs by providing opportunities for one-one friendships and increased participation in extracurricular school / community activities. 

  Sponsors: Jen Mulheran, Ellie Brtis & Becky Malecki

  Emails: jmulheran@d230.org, ebrtis@d230.org & rmalecki@d230.org

  Meeting Information: Wednesdays 3-4; Exec Board Meetings Locations: S121; Parties (once a month) in PAC Foyer 

   

• SAGA (GSA)

  SAGA the “Sexuality and Gender Alliance” club wants every student in our school to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our purpose is to unite LGBTQ+ and allied students to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their school. Our club is a safe place for students that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community (including allies) to have fun and be themselves! Activities include support, building a community, and discussing current news in the LGBTQ+ community. 

  Sponsor: E. Chrissi Petropulos

  Email: epetropulos@d230.org

  Meeting Information: Info meeting on Thursday Aug 25th and Sept 1st. We will meet every other Thursday in S205 from 3:10-4:00pm Sept 1, 15, 29. Oct 13th, 27th--and so on.  

  

• SNOWBALL

  Operation Snowball is a district-wide program that gives all students the opportunity to participate in various community building activities throughout the school year and to attend a leadership retreat in early February. This retreat is a three-day program that focuses on leadership skills, healthy choices, strong friendships, and self-realization. 

  Sponsor: Jessica Kaffel & Patti Skermont-Pohrte

  Email: jkaffel@d230.org

  Meeting Information: Teen Staff meet every other Wednesday from 6-8pm in E113/E115. First meeting TBD. Fall retreat will be held Friday, November 11th - Saturday, November 12th for all students to attend.