LMS Junior Beta Club

National Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony

We will induct new members, who have met the requirements, into the National Junior Beta Club on Thursday, May 12, at 6:00pm in the Lovinggood Theater.  New inductees need to arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony (by 5:45pm).  Please dress appropriately - dressy or business casual  - no jeans.  Family and friends are invited.  A reception will follow the ceremony in the cafeteria. 

Please stop by Ms. Straka's room (344) to pick up an invitation.

April 21 Meeting Notes

1.)  Fundraising Results:  We raised $315.60 for animal rescue organizations and $139.40 for the backpack ministry.  The members decided to split the animal rescue money between Jennifer's Pet Rescue and Mostly Mutts.

2.)  Induction Ceremony:  Thursday, May 12, at 6:00pm was finalized at our last meeting as the date and time for the Induction Ceremony.  This date is now on the school calendar and the theater has been reserved.  Students received the invitation for their families today.  (If you missed this meeting, stop by room 344 and see Ms. Straka for an invitation.)  For the reception, the members decided on pizza, chocolate chip cookie cake, and punch, water, and soda.  We took an approximate headcount to help order food for the reception.

Ms. Moore then gave an overview of the Induction Ceremony.  Parts in the ceremony were assigned.  In addition to our President and Vice Presdient parts, Neal volunteered to take the Secretary's part, and Tighe the Treasurer's part.  Rosemary and Jordan volunteered to take the members parts.   Appropriate dress for the ceremony was also discussed - dresses or nice slacks for the girls, and slacks and polo shirts or shirt/tie for the guys -- no jeans. 

We reviewed the final service hours record for induction.   Then we went to the theater to practice the ceremony.

3)  Next Meeting:  This was the final meeting of the school year. 

 

March 10 Meeting Notes

1.)  Induction Ceremony:  Thursday, May 12, at 6:00pm was finalized as the date and time for the Induction Ceremony.  This date is now on the school calendar and the theater has been reserved.  Students worked on an invitation for the families.  We also worked on the food/beverage list for the reception after the ceremony.  The members decided on cookie cake and ice cream, and punch and water.

2.)  Remaining Service Projects:

• ALP Curriculum Fair is Monday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8:30pm.  Volunteers will help with set-up, dinner, and data collection.  A sign-up sheet for volunteers was passed around.
• Classroom Clean-Up to help teachers clean their classrooms and prepare them for the CRCT will be done on Thursday, 3/31 (before Spring Break), and Monday, April 11, from 4:30 to 6:00pm.  A sign-up sheet will be passed around at our next meeting.
• Food/Backpack Project:  This project was proposed by our principal.  The club decided to do a fundraiser to buy food vs. trying to get students to donate the needed food items.  We have about 97 lollipops remaining from our last sale that we can sell and the club voted on selling big, individually wrapped muffins.  Ms. Moore will donate them.  Stephanie & Emily talked to Ms. Wilson and sent her a written proposal, which was approved.  Sale date for the lollipops is 3/18 and any leftovers will be rolled into the muffin sale.  The muffin sale dates are 3/23 and 3/24,  Ms. Wilson volunteered to find some green items that we can sell on 3/17 for St. Patricks Day. Members made posters advertising these sales and hung up the lollipop sale posters around the school. 
• Still Classroom Helpers will meet for the last time this school year on Tuesday, March 22, at 7:45 at Still.

3.)  Next Meeting:  Our next meeting is Thursday, April 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm  in room 344.  We moved it back a week due to the CRCT the week before.  We may have pizza at the next meeting, which will also be our last meeting of the school year.

 

March 3 Meeting Notes (additional meeting)

1.)  Induction Ceremony:  Thursday, May 5, at 6:00pm was proposed as the date/time for the Induction Ceremony, and approved by the members.  We will double check with band/orchestra/chorus regarding their spring concerts before finalizing this date.

2.)  Remaining Service Projects:

• ALP Curriculum Fair is Monday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8:30pm.  Volunteers will help with set-up, dinner, and data collection.  A sign-up sheet for volunteers was passed around, and will be passed around next meeting, too.
• Classroom Clean-Up to help teachers clean their classrooms and prepare them for the CRCT will be done on Thursday, 3/31 (before Spring Break), and Monday, April 11, from 4:30 to 6:00pm.  A sign-up sheet will be passed around at our next meeting.
• Food/Backpack Project:  This project was proposed by our principal.  The club decided to do a fundraiser to buy food vs. trying to get students to donate the needed food items.  We have about 97 lollipops remaining from our last sale that we can sell and the club voted on selling big, individually wrapped muffins.  Ms. Moore will check on the pricing and wanted to donate them.  Stephanie & Emily will talk to Ms. Wilson for approval.  Tentative sale dates are March 17 & 18 for the lollipops and March 23 & 24 for the muffins.  We also talked about giving out shamrock sticks on the 17th for St. Patricks Day.  Members then made posters advertising these sales.

UPDATE:  Emily & Stephanie met with Ms. Wilson.  Sale date for the lollipops is 3/18 and any leftovers will be rolled into the muffin sale.  The muffin sale dates are 3/23 and 3/24,  Ms. Wilson volunteered to find some green items that we can sell on 3/17 for St. Patricks Day. 

February 10 Meeting Notes

1) The notes from the last meeting were reviewed.

2) Continuing Projects: 

• Still Classroom Helpers:  Since our December and January dates to serve as classroom helpers at Still were cancelled due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled 2 dates in February and March to help members catch up on hours.  March is our final month at Still for this school year.  Remember, be at Still by 7:45am to sign-in and go directly to your assigned classroom.  The final 3 dates are:

Tuesday, February 15

Tuesday, March 8

Tuesday, March 22 

• Valentine's Lollipops:  We are in the middle of this service project to benefit local Animal Shelters.  After 3 days of pre-sales, we sold 400 lollipops.  We will do pre-sales again on Friday, 2/11, and direct sales on Monday, 2/14, Valentine's Day.  The committee did a great job organizing all the details, posters, and announcements for this project.
• The Curriculum Fair is Monday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  A sign-up sheet will be posted for volunteers in March.
• Classroom Clean-Up Before CRCT - Tentative plans for the Thursday before Spring Break and Monday the day before the CRCT starts to help teachers after school in getting their classrooms ready for the CRCT.
• Care packages for Kids.  Ms. Wilson suggested making food care packages in backpacks for younger kids with easy to fix food items for when parents are not at home.  The club voted to switch our army care packages project to this one to fill a local need.  We will discuss this project further at our next meeting on March 3.

Next Meetings:  The next meeting is Thursday, March 3, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to work on the Care Packages for Kids porject.  We also will have our regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 10, to work on all projects. 

 

 

January 27 Meeting Notes

1) The notes from the last meeting were reviewed.

2) T-Shirts:  The club t-shirts are in.  Most members have already picked up per the morning announcements.  Please pick yours up if you haven't already.

3) Continuing Projects:  Since our December and January dates to serve as classroom helpers at Still were cancelled due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled 2 dates in February and March to help members catch up on hours.  March is our final month at Still for this school year.  Remember, be at Still by 7:45am to sign-in and go directly to your assigned classroom.  The new dates are:

Tuesday, February 1

Tuesday, February 15

Tuesday, March 8

Tuesday, March 22

4) New/Upcoming Projects: 

• The Curriculum Fair is Monday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  A sign-up sheet will be posted for volunteers in March.
• Classroom Clean-Up Before CRCT - Tentative plans for the Thursday before Spring Break and Monday the day before the CRCT starts to help teachers after school in getting their classrooms ready for the CRCT.
• Valentine's Lollipops:  To benefit local Animal Shelters.  3 days of pre-sales and direct sales on Valentine's Day.  This project was given to a committee to work on the details.
• Army Care:  Care packages for soldiers.  March 7 - 18 as collection dates before school.  This project was given to a committee to work on the details.

The next meeting is Thursday, February 10, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

 

 

January Meeting Rescheduled to Thurs., January 27, from 4:30-5:30

Our January meeting has been rescheduled due to the inclement weather the week of January 10.  Our next meeting is Thursday, January 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Ms. Straka's room - 344.

We are working on rescheduling the December and January Still classroom helper dates and will share those efforts during the next meeting.

Club t-shirts are here!  Please stop by Ms. Straka's room (344) to pick yours up during homeroom any day.

Still Classroom Helpers CANCELLED on 12/14

Mrs. Wilson received an email from the county late today saying that per policy students are not to walk outside for school activities when the temperature drops below a certain degree mark.  Therefore, Still classroom helpers has been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14, as it is expected that the temperature and wind chill will still be in the frigid range tomorrow.  An announcement was made with afternoon announcements today. 

November 11 Meeting Notes

• Discussed t-shirt design in detail and viewed options.  Voted on the final version of the front and back of the t-shirt.
• Gave the club picture date.
• Signed up to serve as Still Elementary classroom helpers.  Students were reminded that if they sign- up they are making a commitment to Still and a specific teacher there, and need to honor that commitment.  Our first time will be Tuesday, December 16, and we will meet in Still's lobby at 7:40a.m.
• Brainstormed ideas for future projects;
• Clean up fields/school grounds.
• Selling hot chocolate or lollipops to raise money for a charitable cause.
• Clothing drive.
• Visit a nursing home.
• Care packages for soldiers.
• Donate to the school's glove tree or giving tree.

Next meeting:  Thursday, December 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

October 14 Meeting Notes

1.)  Upcoming Service Projects:  For all projects, please make sure you check with a parent before committing to help. 

• LMS Campus Clean-up followed the meeting until 6:30 p.m.  We worked with the Environmental Club to clean-up, mulch, etc. the outdoor classroom area.
• Make Posters for the Relay for Life Flea Market before school on Tuesday, October 19, at 8:15am in Ms. Moore's room (243).
• Cheatham Hill Fall Festival is Saturday, October 23, at Cheatham Hill.  Set-up starts at 7am, the festival is from 10am to 2pm, and clean-up goes til about 2:30pm or so.  The sign-up sheet is outside Ms. Moore's room (243), and you may sign-up for the timeframe that works best for you.  Dress is casual (jeans apprpriate for school okay). 
• Relay for Life Flea Market is Saturday, October 23, at LMS.  The event starts at 8am and goes to 3pm with clean-up until about 3:30pm.  The sign-up sheet is outside Ms. Moore's room (243).
• Taste of Lovinggood will be in December this year.  More information to come.
• An interest sheet for Still Classroom Helpers was passed around.  More information to come.

2.)  Club T-Shirt:  2 designs were presented for the members to vote on, and the club voted on the color teal with silver lettering (we are checking into an alternate selection of black with silver lettering).  Many thanks to Keshaun and Kashayla for their terrific designs!

3.)  Club Picture:  The club picture will be taken on Thursday, October 28.  Passes will be placed in your homeroom teacher's mailbox in advance.  See Ms. Moore that morning during homeroom if your homeroom teacher does not have a pass for you. 

4.)  Officer Elections:  The officer candidates presented their qualifications to the club members and then the members voted for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  Our new officers for the 2010-2011 school year are:

President:  Emily O.

Vice President:  Stephanie V.

Secretary/Treasurer:  Kashayla H.

Congratulations!  Thanks to all those who ran for office as your speeches were inspiring and impressive.

5.)  Next Meeting:  Thursday, November 11, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Ms. Straka's room (344).  Please listen to announcements for any updates in between meetings, and check the blog.