Jasper Middle School proudly hosts one of the North Georgia units of the Boys and Girls
Club of America. Our unit is officially titled "
The Club at JMS" within
the Boys and Girls Club of North Georgia Corporation.
For information about the Club
at JMS, please contact Michelle Crawford, Executive Director, at (706) 253-CLUB
(2582). For local
Club at JMS information you may also
contact Ms. Lydia Waters at (706) 253-1760 or e-mail her at
lydiawaters@pickens.k12.ga.us.
Read the newspaper article about the Club at JMS grand opening
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CLUB
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MISSION/PURPOSE
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ADVISOR
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PAST OR PLANNED ACTIVITIES
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Beta Club
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Open to
students with an overall average of 90 or above and teacher
recommendation. The National
Beta Club promotes character,
develops leadership skills,
encourages service involvement,
recognizes achievement, and
provides technological advantages to
students in grades 5 - 12.
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Ms.
Lori Holbert
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Adopted an
Iraqi troop platoon and corresponded with troops in Iraq.
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Held a
sponsor dance.
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Member of
National Junior Beta Club.
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Drama Club
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To
promote the Dramatic Arts at Jasper Middle School.
Students are involved in learning to play roles including
dramatic readings, acting, and other forms of theatrical talent.
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Ms.
Sherry Carter
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Drama
Discovery Outings
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Drama
student performances at Elementary Schools
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Attend
professional drama productions.
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4-H Club
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Service club affiliated with the Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.
In 4-H, youth learn life skills they will benefit from forever.
Most 4-H programs center around three areas, leadership, citizenship,
and life skills.
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Ms.
Tammy Duncan
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District
Project Achievement
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Meet and
discuss fundamentals of being a 4-Her (Good citizenship, life skills,
and leadership)
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Students
attend annual 4-H camp at Rock Eagle.
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Library Dragons Club
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Open
to all students for the purpose of promoting pleasure reading among
middle school students.
Students learn to enjoy sharing the fun and art of literacy among the
community in Jasper.
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Ms.
Sherry Carter
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Students
read at the elementary schools to promote literacy.
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Students
read to the elderly at hospitals and nursing homes.
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“Teddy
Bears and Books of Christmas” at the hospitals.
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Junior Optimist Club
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Optimist Clubs are serious about "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do
their part through community service programs. Each Club is
autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the
unique flexibility to serve the youth of their community in any way they
see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to
it.
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Ms.
Sonja Gordy
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Student
members work with the Pickens County Animal Rescue.
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Student
members work with the holiday “Can-A-Thon” as a service to the
community.
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Student Council
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Service oriented club designed to promoted leadership among young people
within the school setting. Student leadership development is the process
of involving students in meaningful ways both in and beyond the
classroom. It is providing opportunities for students to demonstrate
their talents, skills, and interests while continuing to develop new
skills. It is also about giving students more ownership of the programs
they attend.
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Ms.
Liz Fann
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Student
club members worked with Habitat for Humanity.
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Students
raised $1,000.00 to benefit a cancer patient.
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Students
meet and discuss the operations of the student body.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
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A
service oriented club; open to all students interested in promoting
Christian values within the realm of athletics.
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Mr.
Donny White
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Students
sponsor a “White Christmas” fundraiser.
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Students
participate with a monthly guest speaker.
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Future Farmers of
America
(FFA)
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A
service oriented club designed to promote careers in agriculture.
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Mr.
Todd Dobson
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Barnyard
Olympics
- Toys for Tots
dance before Christmas Break.
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