Clubs and Activities
Inclement Weather Plan: In the case of inclement weather in Gwinnett County on club meeting dates, clubs will be canceled. If any additional cancellations need to be made, cancellations will be announced during afternoon bus dismissal announcements.
Field Botany Club
Afro-American Culture Club
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Sponsor: Ms. Runcie-Williams |
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8th Grade Spirit Club
Mission/Purpose: To establish a school spirit by allowing students to collaborate, engage in, and promote 8th-grade activities. Participants will grow in leadership skills, event coordination, and team collaboration.
Sponsor: Ms. Calderon, Ms. Runcie-Williams
Target Audience: 8th Grade Students
Where:
Cost: $10.00
What are the membership requirements?
Art Club
Mission/Purpose: Support student initiatives to act as peer leaders, research, and further skills in visual arts.
Sponsor: Ms. Rollocks
Target Audience: Any student interested in gaining a deeper understanding of art in grades 6-8.
Where: Art room 1.600
What to Bring: A pencil, eraser, sketchbook!
Cost: $10.00
Local Affiliations:
Permission Slip: Please see Mrs. Rollocks
BMS Student Council
Mission/Purpose: School Council is a school-wide organization to promote student involvement, leadership, and citizenship in our school in order to give students a voice. Students will learn the democratic process, the appropriate ways to affect change, and develop their ability to represent the student body and interact with the adults in our school and community.
Sponsor: Ms. Carlson, Mr. McDaniel, and Ms. Cooper
Target Audience: 6th-8th Grade Students
When:
Where: Media Center
What to Bring:
Cost:
Local Affiliations:
Permission Slip:
Dungeon and Dragons
Mission/Purpose: Our mission is to learn about the game Dungeons and Dragons and play through adventuring campaigns together! Members will create characters and build an adventuring party that will explore towns, discover treasure, and battle monsters during fantasy quests.
Sponsor: Ms. Carpenter
Target Audience: Adventuring 6th-8th graders
When:
Where: Ms. Carpenter's classroom
What to Bring: A notebook and folder
Cost: no cost
Local Affiliations:
Permission Slip:
Flute Choir
Mission/Purpose: This year Berkmar Middle School will have a flute choir, which will provide students the opportunity to perform in a small ensemble, as well as develop musicianship and instrumental technique.
Sponsor: Ms. Kristie Robinson
Target Audience: 7thand 8th-grade students who are currently playing flute in the Berkmar Middle School Band.
When:
Where: Band Room
What to Bring: flute, practice record, and flute choir music
Cost: Free
Local Affiliations: N/A
Permission Slip:
Intramurals
Mission/Purpose: This year at Berkmar Middle School, our intramural program is going to offer a variety of activities encouraging students to be active and choose healthy behaviors. The intramural program is open to all students attending BMS and will meet from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Students arriving at school prior to 8:15 should wait in the front lobby until one of the intramural directors escorts them to the gym. The attached permission form will enable you to participate in as many programs as you choose. Students are encouraged to attend as many as possible!
Sponsors: J. Johnson and C. Luong
Target Audience: All BMS students in grades 6th-8th grade who want to stay physically fit
When: Fall and then again in the Spring after basketball season
Where: Students will meet in the gym.
What to Bring: Students should come to school dressed to participate in fitness activities - athletic clothes and shoes. Water is encouraged. Locker rooms will be available for use after the club activities.
Cost: All programs are free of charge - $0
Permission Slip:
Jr. Beta
Mission/Purpose: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow
SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving others
Sponsor:
Target Audience: 7th and 8th Grade Eligible Students
When:
Where:
What to Bring: Your Jr. Beta Club ID card
Cost: $25.00 for new members & $10 for returning members
Local Affiliations: The National Jr. Beta Club
Permission Slip: Must fill out out an Application
Reading Club
Mission/Purpose: To promote the reading of high-quality books in a fun and friendly environment.
Sponsors: Mrs. Sample
Target Audience: 6th-8th graders
When: Tuesdays Monthly, 8:15-9:00 AM
Where: Media Center
What to Bring: Books will be Provided
Cost: No cost.
Local Affiliations: none
Permission Slips: Located in the Media Center
Spanish Club
Mission/Purpose: The Spanish Club is meant to bring together students who are interested in the Spanish language as well as the rich and diverse culture.
Sponsor: Ms. Silva
Target Audience: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
When: Twice a Month, Wednesday after school until 5:30 pm
Where: Media Center
What to Bring: Yourself!
Cost: No cost to join.
Local Affiliations: n/a
Permission Slip:
The Writing Connection
Mission/Purpose: Students will gain invaluable experience with journalistic and informational writing, as well as practice public speaking skills to gather information for the school newsletter. Students will also have an outlet to showcase their creative writing skills and will also encourage other non-members to contribute their writing for possible publication. Club members will also gain exposure to different writers and literary works.
Sponsor: Ms. Rhodes
Target Audience: Any 6th - 8th Grade Student
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Starts Semester II
Where: TBD
What to Bring: Composition book & pen/pencil
Cost: $10.00
Local Affiliations:
Permission Slip:
Yearbook Club
Mission/Purpose: To teach students the needed techniques and teamwork to complete and produce a product (yearbook). Students will be in charge of creating the yearbook layout, taking pictures at school functions, and adding any necessary pages into the yearbook. Students will also be in charge of marketing and selling the yearbook.
Sponsor: Mrs. Sample
Target Audience: Any 6th - 8th Grade Student
When: Bi-Monthly on Tuesdays
Where: Media Center
What to Bring: Ideas, layouts, previous yearbooks
Cost: No cost to join.
Local Affiliations: n/a
