Central Middle School
“Where EACH Student is Successful EACH Day!”
2014-2015 Clubs and Sponsors
4H
Jessie Weber
Central Middle School
4-H Club
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning
leadership, citizenship and life skills.
We invite you to join our local Central Middle School 4-H club, where the
fun never ends. Through non-formal, research-based education activities, 4-H
participants gain knowledge and life skills enabling them to become positive,
productive, capable and compassionate members of their communities.
4-H has three primary program initiatives: citizenship; healthy living; and
science, engineering and technology.
Join CMS 4-H to learn leadership, citizenship and life skills through a
variety of projects. Our project topics such as outdoor skills, aerospace, animal
science, nutrition, forestry and community service will help to make you a better
student and community leader. "Learn by doing" is the 4-H club slogan. As 4-H
members you won’t just read about things; you’ll do them. Take part in club
meetings and learn interesting new things in our 4H club. You will learn to
follow, and you will learn to lead. You will help your neighbors and your
neighborhoods through club activities.
Central 4-H meets once monthly. Dues are $20 per year and cover registration
and a T-shirt for Achievement Day. Dues may be paid in one lump sum or $5 per
9-week period.
If you are interested in joining us, you can contact Mrs. Weber (Room
3102-7th grade hall).
Art Club
Laura Jennings
Student Council
Art Club offers visual art experiences for both the serious art student as well
as the student who just wants to enjoy and appreciate art. Activities include
such projects as the creation of the school's t-shirts handed out to all students
at the beginning of each school year and the painting of murals on walls
throughout the school.
Art Club sparks students' creativity by exploring two-dimensional and threedimensional art, photography, and graphic design. Students are exposed to
each art medium and have the opportunity to create and share their own
creative designs.
You do not have to be in Mrs. Jennings Art Class to be a member of the Art
Club. Any student may join.
Meetings
-In school meetings will be held every other month during school club days.
Club day starts in September.
There will also be an after school meeting every first Friday of the month.
This will start in October. You will receive a schedule when you pay to join.
It is not mandatory that you attend every meeting.
There is a $3 fee to join. This must be paid before you can attend a meeting.
A student may join at any time. This fee must be paid to Mrs. Jennings in
room 1105.
Beta
Kelly Humphrey
Darlene Lonidier
Mary Seitz
Jr. Beta Club
The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth
organization in America. The Junior Beta Club includes grades 5-9. Members must
display good character and mentality, creditable achievement, and commendable attitude.
“Let us lead by serving others” is the Beta motto, and this motto is the driving force of all
Beta clubs. The principals and sponsors have complete control of admission standards to
Beta Club membership in their schools as well as the programs of the local clubs.
Admission standards at Central Middle School include the following:
 A 3.4 grade point average after the 1st 9 weeks
 No C’s in the academic or conduct areas
 No suspensions or detentions
Maintenance standards at Central Middle School include the following:
 A 3.2 grade point average at each 9 weeks
 Academic probation for a period of 9 weeks should a member
receive 1 or more C’s in academic or conduct areas or falls below
a 3.2 GPA (can still participate in school activities/projects, but
cannot attend District Beta Day or State Convention)
 Inactive status if placed on academic probation and does not
improve his/her grades or conduct by the next nine-week grading
period
 Inactive status if member receives a D or F on the report card
 Inactive status if member receives a suspension or a detention
 Attendance at Beta Club meetings – Inactive status if a member
misses 2 consecutive meetings without a valid excuse
 Participation in all club activities and service projects
 Must obtain 25 points of service time distributed over at least five
club activities/ projects
** Inactive status means that a member cannot participate in any service project or
activity for the rest of the school year**
Possible Jr. Beta Activities/Projects
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Participating in Recycling – at Prairieville Wal-Mart
Holding a Canned Food Drive for those in need
Making Christmas Cards for Nursing Homes
Collecting Items (lotion, powder, socks, etc.) for Nursing Homes
Assisting cafeteria personnel with serving lunch when staff is short-handed
Collecting Box Tops, Coffee Labels, and Campbell UPC’s
Providing refreshments at Jr. Beta Initiation and Installation of Officers
Preparing refreshments for Honors’ Assemblies
Assisting at Family Night at Book Fair
Babysitting at MPACT meetings once a month
Babysitting outside of school
Participating in Walk-a-thons
Collecting used ink cartridges to help purchase materials for school
Assisting MPACT with Mustang Santa Pictures
Collecting can tabs to send to St. Jude’s Hospital
Assisting Science Fair Coordinator during School Science Fair
Providing lunch for faculty/staff during Appreciation Week
Sponsoring an “Un-tuck or Hat Day” to raise money for philanthropy
Participating in a fundraiser (unknown at this time)
Sponsor dance(s) – on occasion
Other activities/projects may come up during the school year
Annual Events
District Beta Day (at a designated school) – the last Saturday in the month of January
LA Jr. Beta Convention (Cajundome – Lafayette) – the first Thursday and Friday of the
month of May.
Chess
Matt Lambert
The chess club is designed to teach problem solving and critical thinking skills to
students in a relaxed, yet competitive way. We aim to teach an appreciation for one of
the oldest games of strategy. The club will be designed to accommodate beginners as
well as experts. Anyone who enjoys a challenge or would like to learn a new game is
welcome to attend chess club meetings. The only eligibility requirement is an open mind.
The meeting will be separated into different grade levels. Students can join by signing
up with their advisory teacher when the sign-up sheet is passed around. We look forward
to seeing you at the chess club meetings.
Crime Stoppers Board
Mary Seitz
Campus Crime Stoppers
Middle Schools
2010-2011 School Year
Overview
Keeping schools and students safe continues to be a concern facing communities today.
While academic achievement and high stakes testing are the visible focus of the school
system, Ascension Parish also recognizes the importance of social competency.
Our district vision for discipline is that all students have a safe, positive, caring learning
environment with schools focused on providing consistent rules, discipline, positive
values and social skills. With this in mind, in the fall of 2007, the Ascension Parish
School Board entered into an agreement with Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers to develop a
Campus Crime Stoppers program at the middle and high school levels.
Program Description
The Campus Crime Stoppers program is intended to be a site-based, student designed
version of the larger community known program. When properly implemented, Campus
Crime Stoppers has proven to have an impact on the overall safety of the campus as well
as the surrounding community. The format of the program offers students, staff and
community a safe and anonymous “tip line” to report crimes or incidents that occur on
campus or in the neighborhoods. Additionally, Campus Crime Stoppers offers a means
to address non-felony crimes which may include episodes of bullying, petty theft or
safety issues. Three ways to report a school incident:
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TIP LINE PHONE NUMBER: 344-STOP (7867)
Anonymous texting
Anonymous web reporting: http://www.crimestoppersbr.com/ follow link to
Campus Crime Stoppers page
Goal
To create a safe environment and prevent crime, violence, and the use of alcohol, tobacco
and other drugs, and resulting crime related consequences through the implementation of
the Campus Crime Stoppers program.
Objectives
 Identify the crime issues and problems specific to each school setting
 Generate student offered solutions to the problems/issues on campus
 Increase student communication of facts with reliable adults and resources
 Reduce the number and severity of crime events on and around campus
 The primary objective for the Student Board is to educate other students and
their comminutes about the program and to encourage the use of the program
to help ensure a safe and crime-free environment at schools and within the
community at large
Guidelines for Implementation
Middle Schools
 Each school must choose a student board and sponsor. An existing club or
organization can be used to act as the Campus Crime Stoppers Student Board, for
example, the Student Council. NOTE: some schools use the ISSP Presider as the
sponsor and their office workers are the board members.
 The board members and sponsors are responsible for designing strategies, such
as signs and announcements, to publicize the program at their school.
 Monthly meetings should be held to monitor the success of the program and to
create new announcements and/or activities.
 The student board may be given an overview of an incident on the campus, but
will never be given specific names or details which could identify anyone
involved.
 Each school must plan student assemblies with the Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers
Coordinator for incoming 6th (or 5th) graders. Also consider “refresher
assemblies for 7th and 8th. This is an ideal time to introduce the board members
to the student body.
 Consider inviting Sgt. Weishar and Mr. Sid Newman to speak to parents at Open
House or any “Parent Night” you may host.
 Field trip(s) for student board members may be planned during the school year
by the Office of Student Services.
 Strict anonymity is required on all levels to protect the rights and identity of
students and Ascension Parish School Staff
 The student board WILL NEVER receive or answer calls or make decisions
relative to enforcement, apprehension or confiscation of
person/weapons/substances which are reported to the Crimes Stopper Tip Line.
Drama Club
Melissa Goodwin
Whether you’ve always dreamed of being on stage or would love to learn
the behind-the-scenes tricks of costumes, make-up, and set design, the
Drama Club is for you!
Students will practice the art of improvisation and public speaking
during the fall semester. In the spring, auditions will be held for a
school musical. Students will also have the opportunity to participate
in set design and construction, costume design, and make-up application.
Rehearsals will be held after school, and those cast are expected to
commit to attending all practices.
CMS Drama Club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
All members are expected to display appropriate behavior and to
participate in school and/or community service projects sponsored by the
Club.
An introductory meeting for those interested will be held at the
beginning of school.
Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)
Laura Jennings
Stephanie Musso
Debra Parker
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN STUDENTS
The Fellowship of Christian Students is a student-led
non-denominational organization. Students attend our FCS
group to receive encouragement and support from each
other. Through the games and messages presented by
speakers, our students move toward a commitment to Christ
and increased personal spiritual growth.
The FCS Vision
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the
influence of athletes and coaches.
The FCS Mission
To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they
influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus
Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships
and in the fellowship of the church.
OPEN TO: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students
Girl Up!
Keyojuan Turner
Girl Up
Girl up is a group of American girls (or boys) who have joined together with the common
commitment to change the lives of adolescent girls in developing countries and to
empower the people around them to take action. As an officially recognized club, all
meeting and activities are aligned with Girl Up’s mission and directly benefit the Girl Up
programs. Here students are offered a great opportunity to form friendships, learn about
world issues and take action and build leadership skills-all while working on one of the
most important issues facing our generation.
A girl in the developing world faces challenges on a daily basis that get in her way. Even
though she and her peers make up over half the world’s youth population, she needs your
help to live up to her potential.
Hispanic (Spanish-speaking) Culture Club
Sponsor: Ms. Bianca Lee
Purpose: To share the culture (language, food, dance, lifestyle, music, rituals and religion)
of the nations who speak Spanish in the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe.
Meetings: Twice a month (Club Day by grade level and another scheduled day as a whole)
Students will learn the following:
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History of Hispanic nations
Greetings, Salutations, common words in Spanish
Holidays and meanings {i.e. Dia del Muerto (Day of the Dead), Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)}
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata lessons
Religions of different Hispanic nations (i.e. Santeria, Catholicism)
Hispanic cuisine (i.e. mole, tamales, plantanos)
Hispanics in the media (i.e. Selena, Jennifer Lopez)
Current Hispanic leaders
Hispanic influence in Louisiana
Students will be expected to fundraise and donate for celebrations.
ALL students are welcome to join.
Just Say No
Tricia Brasseur
Just Say No Club
Our mission is to provide students with the information and
skills they need to live a drug-and-violence-free life. As a
representative of the Just Say No Club, your job will be to help
promote a drug free life in your school and community.
Members of the club are also involved in our annual Red
Ribbon Campaign, a national event celebrated every October.
Students of this club will help promote our mission by decorating our
campus to help spread the “JUST SAY NO” message to all of our
students here at CMS. During our Red Ribbon celebration, members
are also given an opportunity to read short essays or poems during
morning announcements.
Science
Joanne Zeringue: 6th Science
Cheryl McManus: 6th Math
Science Club
The objectives of the Science club are as follows:
1. To foster in the students an appreciation for Science as it interacts
with the environment.
2. To promote the interest level of the students in becoming
respectful, responsible, sustainable citizens.
3. To motivate students by providing activities this will enhance
scientific thinking in tackling real-world issues.
4. To promote leadership development in students through
community involvement.
5. To raise funds for purchasing resource materials in Science.
The policies of the Science Club are as follows:
1. Members of the Science Club must maintain at least 2.6 average
with either an A or B in science and maintain no lower than a B in
conduct.
2. In the event a student does not maintain the above, he/she will be
put on probation for one nine weeks.
3. Members of the Science Club are expected to participate in club
activities such as: fundraisers, field trips, gardening, Science Fair,
etc.
The membership will include students in grades 6-8 and members will
pay $3.00 per year.
Student Council
Stephanie Cunningham
Tachelle Herbert
Student Council
The student council organization is compromised of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who want to make a
positive difference in their school and community through service projects throughout the year.
Each homeroom will nominate people to be considered for class representative. After the
nomination, students will vote on a representative for their advisory. If there is a tie in the vote,
the top candidates will have a run off. There will be two representatives per homeroom. The
homeroom/advisory teacher is responsible for getting these names to Ms. Herbert or Ms.
Stutzman.
Advisory representatives will be dismissed from their duties if they are suspended at any point
during the year for any reason.
Advisory representatives must have a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher.
The representatives attend student council meetings and participate in service projects at school
and in the community.
Any advisory representative with the G.P.A of 2.5 or higher may run for any of the following
offices:
a. President-must be an 8th grader
b. Vice-President-must be an 8th grader
c. Secretary-can be a 7th or 8th grader
d. Treasurer-can be a 7th or 8th grader
*Any student who meets the above criteria may run for an office. They must submit a brief essay
explaining why they want to run for that office and how they would be an asset to the school and
community. Anyone interested should meet with Mrs. Smith about the above criteria and other
information. This date will be given in a morning announcement at a later date.
Yearbook Club
Laura Jennings
Commitment to Excellence
The Central Middle School Yearbook Club is in the process of establishing a tradition of
excellence in scholastic publications. This year, the staff’s goal is to define and record the
school year and create lasting memories of student life, sports, academics, clubs, and our
school community.
Members of the yearbook staff are entrusted to plan the yearbook from cover to cover.
Under student leadership in addition to Advisor direction, we decide all contents,
interviews, photographs-captured moments, article writing, page design and final review
at. This is a role that we take very seriously. We will be selling and designing
advertising. We will conduct surveys, assemble all photos, and document the life of the
school. In short, we do it all! It’s a lot of work, a lot of fun, and it is an incredible realworld publishing experience. This is your chance to be a prominent part of your school’s
history. It’s a fast paced, deadline-oriented team of hard workers. Truth and trust are key
elements of our mission for the yearbook.
By applying for become an active member in a position on the Summit yearbook staff,
you are accepting a trusted role in recording our school’s history, and you are becoming a
member of a team and a co-curricular activity that will require after school hours some
days.
We are currently accepting applications for new staff members for the Yearbook Club.
To apply, see Mrs. Jennings in room 1105 or 1103.