Activities

Activities and Contact Information

Art

Sponsor: Nancy Timmons

CBMS Art Club is intended to meet the needs of students who have an interest in Art, but are unable to fit Art Class into their instructional day. Art Club will also be open to students currently enrolled in Art Class, if space allows (this will depend on demand).

Our goals will be:

-to provide Art instruction and creation opportunities
-to beautify our school
-to give back to the community (partnering with Kindness Revolution and other local charities)
-to provide leadership opportunities for students
-to offer more CBMS students opportunities in the Arts: contests, exhibits, etc.
-Field trips!
-Fun and fellowship

Band

Band Director: David Collins

dcollins@bcbe.org

CBMS Band Website - https://centralbaldwinmsba.wixsite.com/website

“The CBMS Band is under the direction of Mr. David Collins. The band consists of over 150 7th and 8th graders, and is growing every year! The CBMS Band has consistently scored Superior Ratings at the Alabama Music Performance Assessment and has numerous students participating in Honor Bands, such as All-County, All-District, and All-State each year.

Not only does the CBMS Band perform in concerts every year, but the Pep Band also performs at pep rallies and football games throughout the Fall.

Have any questions about the Band Program at CBMS? Contact Mr. Collins at for more information for your student about joining!”

Future Business Leaders of America

Sponsor: Eli Stanton

estanton@bcbe.org

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business career & technical student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps more than 200,000 middle school, high school, and college students prepare for careers in business.

Our Mission

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Our Goals

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
Encourage and practice efficient money management
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

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Sponsor: Mary Guilfoyle

mguilfoyle@bcbe.org

FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private school through grade 12.

While everyone is part of a family, FCCLA is the only national career, and technical student organization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Today over 250,000 members in nearly 7,000 chapters are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, culinary arts, teen violence and career exploration.

Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace.

 Mission:

To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through--

character development
creative and critical thinking
interpersonal communication
practical knowledge and
vocational preparation

Purpose:

to provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society
to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and

Harmony:

to promote greater understanding between youth and adults
to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society
to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupation

National Junior Honor Society

Sponsors: Loni Judy and Jessica Richmond

ljudy@bcbe.org or jkrichmond@bcbe.org

NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. (NJHS.US)

Click here to see the bylaws and membership requirements.

Peer Helpers

Sponsors: Mackenzie Hughes and Lana Mallett

mehughes@bcbe.org or lmallett@bcbe.org

Peer Helpers are a diverse group of students within each school, brought together, and taught skills to equip them with strategies necessary to support their peers through daily issues and life obstacles. The Peer Helpers act as a friendly face to incoming new students, act as mentors and tutors to fellow students, raise awareness around trending issues in their schools and communities, and support their schools by creating a climate of kindness.

https://jennifermoorefoundation.com/pages/peerhelpers-program

There is no cost, students apply to become a peer helper and must have recommendations. Students are selected from the applications submitted.

Scholars Bowl

The Scholars' Bowl is an academic club in which teams of students compete to answer questions from numerous fields of knowledge, including all middle school subjects, current events, sports, popular culture, and the arts. Teams consist of 4 players and 2 alternates. Our school has two teams. Students attend weekly practices and also represent Central Baldwin Middle School at tournaments against other middle schools leading up to the County Tournament at the end of the season.

Student Government Association

Sponsor: Jordan Kotowske

jkotowske@bcbe.org

The Student Government association is dedicated to giving the students at CBMS an opportunity to share their voice. Each year SGA is in charge of planning and preparing for the 8^th grade banquet, doing various fundraisers for our school, and being a part of our school’s Veteran’s Day program. If you are interested in joining our organization please contact Mr. Kotowske at

Technology Student Association

Sponsor: Kurt Forbes

kforbes@bcbe.org

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national non-profit career and technical student organization (CTSO) of middle and high school students engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Today, over 300,000 students participate in TSA’s competitions, intracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and community service.

Mission

The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

Vision

The Technology Student Association is accelerating student achievement and supporting teachers by providing engaging opportunities to develop STEM skills.

Motto

Learning to lead in a technical world.

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