Clubs

Academic Team -
Sponsor:Mr. Hooks and Ms. Straw
Meetings begin: August 30, 2011
Meeting Times: Tuesday after school in Mr. Hooks room ( rm 90 )
Thursday mornings in Ms. Brand's room for 7th and 8th grader and Ms. Straw's room for 6th graders.
Selection Criteria: Must maintain a “B” average and have no more than 1 “Needs improvement” in conduct

Consists of students who meet once a week for practices. Students participate in various trivia competitions in the categories of history, geography, mathematics, arts, language, sports, science, and culture. The purpose of the Academic Team is to broaden students’ knowledge of various topics and give students a chance to compete academically against peers from Haynes Bridge as well as surrounding schools. Competitions are held on weekends at various sites. Weekend competitions can result in regional, state, and national competitions. Registration fees for competitions paid by PTA.

Book Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Karp, Media Center
Meetings begin: September (listen to announcements)
Meeting Times: Lunch Time
Frequency: Once a month
Selection Criteria: None

Anyone who likes to read books is welcome to participate in this club. At each meeting we will discuss the book we read from the previous month while we enjoy a snack. 

Broadcast Crew
Sponsor: Mrs. Karp, Media Center

Meetings: When called
Meeting Times: Team Time
Frequency: When needed
Selection criteria: This select group of 8th graders applied for the job when they were in 7th grade.  Applications will be available to 7th graders in the spring of 2011.

Drama Club
Sponsor: Georgia Ensemble Theatre
(Email Mrs. Martinez for more info)
Meetings: Two Tuesdays a month, Media Center
Meeting Times: 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Frequency: Schedule Listed Below
Selection criteria: None
Dates: 9/13 & 27 - 10/11 &25 - 11/15 & 29 12/6 & 13

We will be concentrating on improv the first semester and developing some one-act plays during the second semester. Teachers from Georgia Ensemble will be leading the club activities.

Fencing Club
Sponsor:
Nancy Miller
Meetings begin:  Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meetings end:  Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:45
Cost: $96
Frequency: Once a week
Selection Criteria: You must email Nancy Miller to register. Further information contained here. Sign-up Form.

Girls on Track (GOTR)
Sponsor: Ms. Barrett
, Mrs. Jones, Ms. Ruka
Meetings begin: September 8
Meeting Times: 3:45 - 5:15
REGISTRATION OPENS ONLINE – August 15th, 9am.
Programs start week of September 6th
Fall 2011 5K – November 13th, 9am
Season ends November 20th
Frequency: Twice a Week Mondays and Thursdays Selection criteria: You must register online and sign a permission slip- there is a limit of 16 girls.

Permission Slip

HBMS Flying Eagles Tumbling Team
Sponsor: Ms. Bement
Meetings begin: October – December
Meeting Times: Thursdays 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Frequency: Once a week
Selection Criteria: None

The HBMS Flying Eagles Tumbling Team consists of a group of boys and girls eager to display tumbling skills through a floor routine exhibition.  To participate, students must turn in their intramural form along with $5.00 for an end-of-the season party.  Please make sure a current physical is on file at HBMS.  Students must dress out for practices, wearing shorts and a t-shirt, hair pulled back and shirts tucked in.  Practice will be from 3:45 – 4:45 on the designated days above.  On the day of practices/exhibitions, students must sign up for after-school activities in the cafeteria in the morning. 

Jr. Beta -
Sponsor:Mrs. Ritchie, Room 98
Meetings Begin: September 14
Meeting Times: Wednesday mornings from 7:30 till 7:55 am and after school from 4:00 till 4:30 pm (attend one)
Frequency: once a month, second Wednesday of the month
Selection Criteria: Academic requirements listed below
Visit the Jr. Beta website here

Junior Beta is a national organization that recognizes students for outstanding academic, service, and leadership performance in grades 7 and 8 for students who have at least an 88 overall cumulative grade point average.  Members must also demonstrate leadership in the classroom, which means “satisfactory” or better conduct grades (1 or 2) and a good discipline record with the administration.  Times and dates are given to members at the beginning of the year.   Members must also complete at least 40 hours of community service for the months of August through April.  Projects include but are not limited to: canned food drive, a student tutorial program; annual Dance; selling pink ribbons to benefit Breast Cancer Research, the Pennies for  Patients Drive to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; shamrock sales for the Muscular Dystrophy Association;  participation in annual Pancreatic Cancer Walk at Grant Park; and campus cleanups.

Math Counts-
Sponsor: Mr. Parry, Room 31
Meetings Begin: September 16
Meeting Times:7:30 AM - 8 AM- Friday mornings
Frequency: Weekly
Selection Criteria: Interested Math Students

MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. With over 23 years experience, MATHCOUNTS is one of the most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors and students. At Haynes Bridge this extracurricular math club will meet weekly in preparation for the spring competition.  After several months of coaching, participating schools select students to compete individually or as part of a team in one of the more than 500 written and oral competitions held nationwide and in U.S. schools overseas. Winners at the local level proceed to state competitions, where the top 4  Mathletes and top coach earn the right to represent their state or territory at the national level. At all levels, MATHCOUNTS challenges students' math skills, develops their self-confidence and rewards them for their achievements.

POP – Power over Prejudice
Sponsor: Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Metka, Room 12
Meetings Begin: September 13
Meeting Times: Thursday mornings, 8:05-8:25 am
Frequency: Twice a month
Selection Criteria: None

POP is open to all students interested in combating prejudice and promoting understanding and acceptance among all our students. A select group of students are chosen to attend a POP conference sponsored by the Atlanta Anti-Defamation League in fall.  The club does a number of activities that help celebrate the diversity of Haynes Bridge student population.

Reading Bowl Competition Team
Sponsor: Ms. Karp, Media Center
Meetings begin-September-listen for announcement
Meeting Times: Wednesday afternoons until 4:45
Frequency: Twice a month through February
Selection Criteria: Must like to read and be available for meetings and the competition.

We will read the Georgia Book Award Nominees and participate in a reading bowl competition called the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl.  It will be held in late January or early February 2012.

 

Robotics Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Bennett, Room 92
Meetings begin: - September 1, 2011
Meeting Times: – every Thursday
Frequency: - Weekly
Selection Criteria: We are limited to 20 participants;  the first 20 completed/turned in registration forms will be accepted, the others will be placed on a waiting list. Registration forms are available through the science teachers. Robotics Club Website - click here.

The HBMS Robotics club meets weekly to design, build and program NXT©LEGO© Mindstorms Robots.  The students use computer software on laptops to program many interesting robots that can perform different tasks.  The club will be organized into teams to compete with other teams within the club, and eventually against robotic teams from other schools within the community.

Student Council
Sponsor: Ms. Hicks, Mrs. O'Kelley, Mr. Hooks, Room 76
Meetings Begin: October 7, 2011
Meeting Times: 7:30 AM
Frequency: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
Selection Criteria: Application and election

Gives all students a voice in activities, policies and decision-making of our school.  Student Council’s aim is to promote student interests and awareness and to coordinate the direct participation by students.  It is designed to instill a sense of government and democracy among the student body.  The students participating develop leadership skills and responsibility.  Student Council is charged with promoting a sense of community and good will within the school.  Students are elected from each homeroom to the Council.  Participation in the election requires a satisfactory or better in conduct, passing all courses, and teacher recommendation. Members meet twice a month and participate in community service projects, student recognition, publicity, and school issues.

Yearbook
Sponsor: Ms. Wolf , Room 25
Meetings Begin: September 9
Meeting Times: Every Thursday afternoon until 4:45 pm
Frequency: Once a week
Selection Criteria: Detailed below Applications will be available August 17 and are due August 21.

Open to all 7th and 8th graders who have a teacher recommendation, passing all subjects, and a “1” or “2” in conduct with no ISS referrals.  Students work with the yearbook advisors to develop a theme for the yearbook, take pictures, organize and design the school yearbook.  Students use digital cameras and computer technology to create the yearbook.  The club meets one day each week with additional time needed for special assignments.