Glen Este Middle School Student Council

Student Council is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students attending Glen Este Middle School. Students interested in being council members are expected to be conscientious students with a strong desire to work with their peers, faculty and administration toward the common goal of improving the learning culture of Glen Este Middle School. Campaigning begins September 14 and elections will be held September 29. Students will be notified about meetings via school announcements. Mrs. Alicia Walls and Ms. Emily Malone are advisors.

The purpose of GEMSSC is to:

• Create an avenue for students to voice and deal with student concerns and issues;

• Empower students with voice and responsibility in their school lives;

• Include students in the processes, which influence their academic lives;

• Give students practice in democracy and leadership;

• Assist other citizens and groups in our community;

• Assist in peer conflict resolution.

Jazz Band

Jazz Band is open to 7th and 8th grade students. Music of various styles is performed, including jazz, blues, rock and swing. Rehearsals start in October and are held once a week until 3:30 p.m. in the band room. Anyone interested in joining the jazz band should see Mr. Morgan, band director, regarding audition times.
 

Homework Club

Homework Club, sponsored by the PTO, is open to all students at Glen Este Middle School. The purpose of the club is to help students with homework and/or study skills. Students are required to be on time and have the desire to work. Teachers will be present at all sessions for academic help. Homework Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15 until 3:15 p.m. The location changes quarterly and will be announced via school announcements.
 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a group of students, headed by Mrs. Erin Brewer, who do service projects at school and in the community and have loads of fun while doing it! FCA is open to all students. Meetings are held every Friday after school until 3:30 p.m. in room 306. Meetings start October 2.
 

Sign Language Club

In Sign Language Club, students will be introduced to and educated about the deaf culture and using sign language. Sign Language Club is open to all students. The club will meet in room 309 until 3:30 p.m., starting in late October. Students should listen to announcements for more information. Ms. Elizabeth Williams is the club advisor. Come and let your hands do the talking!
 

Bowling

Cherry Grove Lanes offers two 10-week sessions (fall and winter) of after-school bowling open to all students. A fee is charged. The fall session begins October 1. Students will be transported from school by Petermann Transportation every Thursday. Parents must pick up students no later than 5:30 p.m. at Cherry Grove Lanes. Students should listen to announcements for registration information or parents can call Cherry Grove Lanes at 528-7888.
 

Yearbook

Ms. Emily Malone, yearbook advisor, is taking applications for the yearbook committee at this time. Applications are available from language arts teachers and are due back to the teacher by September 15. The yearbook committee will meet every other Wednesday starting September 23 from 2:15-3:15.

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