Student Clubs
Student Clubs
2009-2010
Glenn C. Jones Middle School
Hip-Hop/Break Dancing Club
We meet In the Multipurpose Room from 4:20-5:30
Upcoming dates: March 8, 22, April 12, 19 and May 3.
The purpose is to learn how to dance and practice all kinds of break dancing! Music provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can dance in! Guest instructor and local Hip-Hop sensation Brandon Herrera has been on hand teaching and demonstrating some cool moves! Come join us!
Name of Club: Photography Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: An introduction to digital photography and photography software. Our goal (by January) is to submit one of your childs best photos to the Hudgens Art Center for an exhibit, and have an opportunity to sell their work. Students must have their own digital camera. A $5.00 donation to the club would assist in developing photos.
Meeting Dates and Times: We will meet 8:15-9:00 the first Tuesday of each month starting in September for meetings and then the art room will be open every Friday for lab work. Please check your homework page for any cancelations.
Location of Meetings: Mrs. Creeds Art Room
Sponsors: Heidi Creed, Cindy Timms
Wish List: An ink jet printer and photo paper to develop photos.!
Name of Club: Reading Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: The purpose of the Reading Club is to inspire JMS students to read. The reader leaders will sponsor reading events and sponsor service projects related to reading.
Meeting Dates and Times: Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:15.
Location of Meetings: Media Center
Sponsors: Julie Richardson, Maile Steimer, Jessica Clark, Cindy Weaver, Erin Shealy
Wish List: Monetary Donations for purchasing books and T-shirts.
Name of Club: Leadership Academy
Mission/Purpose of Club: To foster the development of leadership among Jones’ students and to extend the duty of leadership to all students.
Meeting Dates and Times:
Glenn C. Jones Middle School
Student Leadership Academy
Schedule for 2009-10
| Date/Time/Place | Topic | Notes |
| Friday, September 11 | Welcome Letters distributed. | Schedule for the year included. |
| Saturday, September 19
9:00 – Noon (Media Center) |
Influencing the Culture of Your School | GSLT Lesson 1 |
| Wednesday, October 7
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (Gym) |
Project Adventure Leadership Development Activities | Mrs. Christianson |
| Wednesday, October 21 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (Media Center) | A Leadership Conversation | Guest Speaker, TBA |
| Saturday, November 7
9:00 – Noon (Media Center) |
TBA | GLST Lesson 2 |
| Saturday, November 14
9:00 – Noon (Media Center) |
Etiquette 1 | Debra Lassiter, Perfectly Polished |
| Wednesday, December 9
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (PLR) |
A Leadership Conversation | Dr. John Green, Area 5 Superintendent |
| Wednesday, January 13
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (PLR) |
“2 Million Minutes” | What does this have to do with student leadership? |
| Wednesday, February 3
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Media Center) |
Etiquette 2 | Debra Lassiter, Perfectly Polished |
| Saturday, February 20
9:00 – Noon (Media Center) |
TBA | GSLT Lesson 3 |
| Wednesday, March 10
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (PLR) |
“The Art of Possibility” | Leadership is a new way of being (behaving)! |
| Wednesday, March 24
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (PLR) |
A Leadership Conversation | Ms. Nancy Ward, Director, Teachers As Leaders & GSLT |
| Wednesday, April 14
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (Media Center) |
A Conversation about High School | Panel of past SLA Leaders |
| Saturday, April 24
9:00 – Noon |
TBA | GSLT Lesson 4 |
| Tuesday, May 11
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. (Café) |
End of Year Celebration Breakfast |
Location of Meetings: Media Center / PLR
Sponsors: Dr. Holland, Jaime Benedict, Louis Mair
Wish List: $1600
$1200 – Etiquette Instruction from “Perfectly Polished”
$400 – 50 books (at $8/ea.) for leadersh
Name of Club: Guitar Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: To connect more students to school through this after school musical activity and to foster our students immersion in the musical arts.
Meeting Dates and Times: Nov. 19th, Dec. 16th, Jan. 28th,Feb. 25th,March 25th, April 29th, May 19th
Meetings are after school at 4:15.
Location of Meetings: Cafe
Sponsors: Mr. Parsons, Mr. Priest
Wish List: Guitars, basses, amplifiers, cables, microphones, drum kits, keyboards.
Name of Club: Student Council
Mission/Purpose of Club:
The purpose of this organization shall be to conduct business of the school, students, and community of Jones MS through:
A. Promote an understanding of the Student Council and its activities in Jones.
B. Provide a learning laboratory for development of leadership abilities of students.
C. Provide for an exchange of ideas among students
D. Correlate activities among the school, students and community.
Meeting Dates and Times:
| Month | Day (Fridays) | Time |
| September | 18 | 8:30 |
| October | 23 | 8:30 |
| January | 15 | 8:30 |
| February | 19 | 8:30 |
| March | 5 | 8:30 |
Location of Meetings: All meetings will be in Mrs. Brown’ room
Sponsors: Faculty Advisors
Janet Brown- Coordinator
Debra Williamson
Karen Parr
Jay Potlock
Wish List: monetary donations
| Fund Raisers | Month | Day | Time |
| Volleyball Tournament | September | 25 (Thursday) | 4:30pm-6:00pm |
| Jones Spirit walk | October | 16 (Friday) | 10-4pm |
| Jones Jamboree | March (pending) | 11 (Thursday) | 6:00pm-8pm |
| Chick-fil-a | All year | Tuesday/Thursday | 8:50-9:10am |
Name of Club: Intramurals
Mission/Purpose of Club: Middle School students will be exposed to a variety of sports, skills, and activities so that they may refine their interests and choose activities that suit their personal abilities and needs. The program will place an emphasis on total participation and recreation with a focus to remain on fun, enjoyment and effort. The Intramural program will offer an ideal setting to emphasize leadership and socialization skills as students participate in these activities. Students should see Coach Clayton for a permission slip prior to attending.
Meeting Dates and Times:
Monday: 6th grade day
Tuesday 7th grade day
Wednesday 8th grade day
Thursday optional make up day
Location of Meetings: Gym (sign in). Outside and Inside activities.
Sponsors: Coach Clayton
Name of Club: Homework Success
Location of Meetings: Mrs. Brasfield’s classroom
Purpose/ Mission: To Create a Community of Learners where students can collaboratively support each other to have homework and school success.
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursday afternoons from 4:20 – 5:30 pm
Who: First 15 students
Sponsors: Barbara Jacobsen, Kendra Brasfield, Julie Allen, Jaime Benedict, Jaclyn Boyce, Barbara Teti, Marian Christianson
Wishlist: Donations of Snacks
Name of Club: 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team
Mission/Purpose of Club: To provide a means of competing against other schools in competitive basketball. Physical and Tryouts required. Contract and Consequences will be signed by players and parents.
Meeting Dates and Times: Practice will be held in the mornings or in the afternoons for an hour and a half. Games will be played on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.
Location of Meetings: Home games will be played at Mill Creek High School, and away games will be played at the opponent’s home court. Practice will be held in the Jones Middle School Gymnasium.
Sponsors: Coach Williams, Coach Coldiron and Dr. Eddie Maresh
Wish List: N/A
Name of Club: Quiz Bowl Academic Team
Mission/Purpose of Club: The mission of our team is to motivate students to continuously learn and increase academic knowledge and compete with other teams in a friendly, sportsmanlike manner.
Meeting Dates and Times: Friday mornings from 8:00 until 8:50 and three or four Saturday tournaments throughout the year
Location of Meetings: Mr. Shook’s classroom
Sponsors: Mr. Shook, Mrs. Shook, Ms. Zuk
Wish List: Tournament fees for the Saturday competitions
Name of Club: 8th Grade Girls Cheerleading
Mission/Purpose of Club: The JMS Cheerleading Squad is made up of selected 8th grade students who meet certain requirements such as satisfactory conduct, effort and grades. The squad’s main purpose is to promote school spirit, develop good sportsmanship among students, foster positive relationships among other Gwinnett County schools, and support the school’s basketball team. Physicals and tryouts are required.
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Location of Meetings: Gym
Sponsors: Mandie Pulley, Alexis Allen, Sandy Parks
Name of Club: Prowlers (Step Team)
Mission/Purpose of Club: To incorporate the unity, diversity and creativity of our student body as a whole (boys and girls) through the art of expression with step routines. To encourage and generate enthusiasm and excitement as well as pride and spirit for our school. Physicals and tryouts are required.
Meeting Dates and Times: Daily morning and afternoon practices
Location of Meetings: Multi-Purpose Room/Gym/Cafeteria
Sponsor(s): Debi Cambetas & Kanika Battle
Wish List: CD player, blank CDs, dedicated parents, motivated and dedicated student leaders
Name of Club: 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Mission/Purpose of Club: Teach young women the fundamentals of basketball and the spirit of team.
Meeting Dates and Times: From October 15th to mid March – practices will be split between morning and afternoon workouts.
Location of Meetings: GYM
Sponsors: Betsy Priest
Wish List: Possible shooting shirts that would stay with the program for multiple years, basketballs, any kind of basketball equipment
Name of Club: Animal Lovers’ Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: to help students learn to care for animals in our homes, communities, and world
to foster kindness, respect, and empathy for all animals
to educate students about conserving our environment and its animal habitats
to promote responsibility in caring for and protecting animals and making the world a more humane place
Meeting Dates and Times: Second Tuesday of each month at 8:15-9:50 am
Location of Meetings: Mrs. Shook’s room
Sponsors: Mrs. Shook, Mrs. Klaput, Mrs. Teti, Mr. Jackson
Wish List: Sponsors for doughnut breakfasts, class incentives (28 max)
student incentives/prizes
pet products
bandanas
fabric paint
Name of Club: Craft Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: Have students learn to create different craft projects and promote creativity.
Meeting Dates and Times: Have not nailed down exact time but am thinking either twice a month (first and third Thursday of each month) or once a month on second Thursday of the month. Preferably after school but may be in the morning.
Location of Meetings: Mrs. Priest’s classroom
Sponsors: Betsy Priest, Regina Wall, Cyndi Eaton
Wish List: Art supplies
Name of Club: Math Counts
Mission/Purpose of Club: To promote the complex mathematical problem solving through competitions with both local middle schools as well as schools across the nation.
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursday afternoons 4:15-5:30
Location of Meetings: Mr. Callahan’s room
Sponsors: Mr. Callahan, Ms. Price
Name of Club: Honor Chorus/Men’s Chorus
Mission/Purpose of Club: (This club is only open to JMS Chorus members and is by
invitation only.)
To enrich the choral program by providing opportunity for only
the men of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade chorus to practice together.
We will have special male guest artists come and sing and work
with these young men. We will also have sectional rehearsals for
men only.
To provide the opportunity for individual chorus members to build
vocal skills specific to District Honor Chorus, All-State Chorus and LPGE.
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesday AM 8:00-8:50 (By season and event)
Location of Meetings: Chorus Room
Sponsors:
Debbie Fritz
Wish List:
Monetary Donations to purchase music.
Name of Club: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Mission: To present the challenge and adventure of growing in the Christian faith.
Meeting Dates and Times: We will meet every Thursday morning beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Multi purpose room. We play athletic games, listen to various youth ministers, and have a fun time in fellowship.
Location of Meetings: Multi-Purpose Room.
Sponsors: Susie Rowland, Julia Massey, Heather Heard
Wish List:
1. Book of indoor games
2. Funding in order to provide snacks once a month and purchase FCA t-shirts.
Name of Club: Running/Walking Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: To promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise; organize a 5K for the community.
Meeting Dates and Times: Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30
Location of Meetings: Ms. Lawrence’s room, then driving to Little Mulberry Park.
Sponsor(s): Lisa Lawrence, Jaclyn Boyce
Wish List: water/Gatorade, monetary donations to buy supplies for the 5K (t-shirts, fruit, medals, official time keepers, and more)
Name of Club: Jazz Band/Honor Band
The Jones Middle School Honor Band is under the direction of Dr. Tonya Millsap. Named after the influential Gwinnett County educator, Mr. Glenn C. Jones, the school opened in the fall of 2004. The band program is comprised of 240 students in grades six through eight. In the 6th grade, students are placed in either the woodwind or brass/percussion class. Students are grouped by ability level in the 7th and 8th grades. The band meets on Tuesday mornings from 7:45 am until 8:50 am.
The Jones Middle School Honor Band is comprised of the most dedicated 7th and 8th grade students in the program. Students must complete a “pass-off” requirement and commit to an extra-curricular rehearsal schedule to be eligible. Seventh grade students must meet one standard, while 8th grade students are required to achieve a more advanced one.
During its short tenure, the Jones Middle School Band program has achieved a standard of excellence. All bands have earned superior ratings at the GMEA large group performance evaluations, students have consistently earned superior ratings at solo and ensemble festivals, and students have been represented in both district and all-state bands.
In December, 2008, The Jones Middle School Honor Band appeared as one of the “featured” bands at the University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival. In addition the band was invited to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference in January 2009. The JMS has also been awarded the 2007 and 2008 Southern Star Music Festival “Sweepstakes Award”.
The JMS jazz band is comprised of 7th and 8th grade students wishing to further their knowledge and skill in the area of jazz music. The band meets on Friday mornings from 8:00 am until 8:50 am. The students have the opportunity to learn various styles of jazz, pop and rock music. Concerts are given periodically throughout the year.
Yoga Club
Mission/Purpose: To teach students the fundamentals of Yoga practice and relaxation. Students will follow video-based instruction with guidance from Ms. Bevak. Discussion and practice of healthy stress reduction will be the focus of the sessions.
Daytime/Location of meetings: Every Tuesday 4:15-5:15 (unless otherwise noted) in the multipurpose room behind the gym. All grade levels, male/female and adults are welcome to come. Each week is a little different, so feel free to come any time!
Sponsor: Ms. Bevak
Wish List: Yoga mats, instructional videos or ambient music CDs.
Jones Middle School Golf Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: The purpose of the Jones Middle School Golf Club is to expose students to the fundamentals of golf.
Cost: $10 per session (each Thursday)
Meeting Dates and Times: Meeting dates are every Thursday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Location of Meeting: Hamilton Mill Golf Club driving range
Sponsors: Michelle Scoggins, Lindsey Allen
Equestrian Club
Mission/Purpose: The goal of Equestrian Club is to promote knowledge of horses and horsemanship. Students will support the Mill Creek Equestrian team and become familiar with community resources which involve horses. Students are welcome to join the middle school competition team. Dues are $20.00 which includes a tee shirt and other activities.
Meeting time: Second Thursday of the month 4:15-5:00 and some Saturdays to support the Mill Creek team and for other activities.
Meeting location: Media Center
Sponsors: Anne Crain (faculty), Stacy Causey (parent)
Name of Club: Chess Club
Mission/Purpose of Club: To help enrich, promote, and develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Members will learn chess strategies and have the opportunity to play others in the same ability group. Members of the Chess club may enter regional tournaments during the year.
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays at 8:15 am
Location of Meetings: Jones MS Cafeteria
Sponsors: Mr. Parsons
Wish List: Chess score books for each member (about $6 each)
Name of Club: Relay for Life
Purpose: To help raise funds and awareness for cancer research. It is an opportunity for students to work together for a good cause. We have many families at school that have to live with cancer each and every day and we are here to provide support and hopefully a future cure.
Meeting Dates/Times: No set time. We roughly meet once a month right before an event. Please watch morning announcements for meeting dates/times.
Sponsors: Diane Miller
Wish List: Have many students participate
Activities List: Help with various fundraisers throughout the school year.
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