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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you are in a sport, you can still join JYMS Clubs!

Your club advisor can email your coach to excuse you from a practice in order to attend a club meeting. Please politely tell/email your coach several days ahead of time and then ask the advisor to send an email confirming you attended the meeting.

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What does Student Council do?

Staff Appreciation Dress Up Days

Fundraisers Spring Fling

Food Drives School Dances

Meet with principals to improve our school

Inspire students through leadership

Develop positive relationships with the Baraboo community

*Student council meetings will be held every other Thursday after school in either room 101 or 318

*The weeks we are not meeting after school there will be grade level meetings during lunch (6th grade with Mrs. Slater in room 318, 7th and 8th grade with Mr. Hendler in room 101)

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Student Council Roles

Advisors - Mr. Hendler and Mrs. Slater

Contact: Mr. Hendler (ahendler@barabooschools.net) or Mrs. Slater (jslater@barabooschools.net) to learn more!

This year student council will be made up of a team of officers, senators, and representatives.

Officers

President (8th grade)
Vice President (7th grade)
Secretary
Treasurer

Each of these roles is integral to the success of our student council. Contact us if you want more specific information regarding responsibilities for each role

Grade Level Reps

2 from 6th grade
2 from 7th grade
2 from 8th grade

Student representatives attend both general student council meetings and other meetings. These are the students who are responsible for debating proposals and voting whether to pursue them or not.

Volunteers

Any student from any grade level who is interested in participating

Student representatives are tasked with being the voice of their grade level. They listen to their peers and bring issues and proposals to general student council meetings. They are advocates for all students.

*A meeting will be held after school on Thursday September 11th in Rm. 318 for students who are interested and want to learn more!

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GRADE 6 - Intramural Volleyball

Open to all girls in grade 6
10 Practices in the spring: skills, drills, and scrimmages
Our goals: build basic volleyball skills, develop new friendships, have fun!

There will be more information in the spring about how to sign up.

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Join Forensics!

Choose a category, pick a piece you like, and practice until you are performance ready. We attend 3 meets on Saturdays in January and February. And, also there are donuts!

Categories include: Reader’s Theater...

Prose...

Poetry...

Skits...

Storytelling...

Radio Broadcasting...

And more!

All students welcome!

Meetings 3:20 - 4:30

Late November - end of February.

Questions?

Contact Mrs. Hall

Improve your public speaking skills!

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Art Club

Meets Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 in the Art room

Learn about different art techniques not learned in class.
Hone skills in mediums that you would want/need to learn.
Have an art show in March (and others tbd)!
Create club T-shirts at the end of the school year!

Want to join?

Fill out this Google Form. (There may be a waiting list for this year depending on how many students sign up). Club space is limited.
Last day to sign up is Monday, September 22nd.
You will receive an email confirmation with a copy of the Art Club Permission Slip if there is room or will need to receive a form from me.
First meeting will be Tuesday, September 30th.

Contact Mrs. Meinholz with any questions at emeinholz@barabooschools.net

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Computer Club

Advisor: Mr. Pullen

Interested in computers, coding, hacking or gaming? Computer Club wants you!

This year, JYMS students can participate in CyberPatriot through Computer Club. JYMS CyberPatriot competitive cyber-security teams explore how hackers compromise computer and network security and learn how to defend against those threats. Dive deep into how computers and networks work. Compete against hundreds of teams from around the country.

Watch the Announcements for Meeting Details!

Questions? Email Mr. Pullen: mpullen@barabooschools.net

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FFA

Are you interested in animals? How about farming? Maybe plant propagation? How about community service?

Then you might enjoy FFA. FFA stands for Future Farmers of America and it is SO MUCH MORE!

Please join Ms. Hellenbrand from Baraboo High School dates TBD.

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What does FFA do?

Fundraisers Hosts 8th Grade Career Day

Highway Cleanup Sauk County Fair

Leadership Conferences Builds Career Connections

Field Trips Make Connections With High Schoolers

Speaking Contests National Convention

FFA Week Activities State Convention

After meeting socials

Develops Members Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success

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Book Club is Wild About Reading!

Contact Ms. Wedig for more information.

We meet during lunch on Wednesdays! Ask Ms. Wedig about joining the Google Classroom.

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Cooking Club

Advisor: Ms. Mohrmann

Meets once a month after school between 3:30 pm to 5:30pm at the BHS Residential Kitchen.
We will learn a new recipe each month.
During our first meeting we will discuss what cooking club looks like and kitchen safety.

Fill this out and I will email you once the Google Form CLOSES.

Cooking Club Interest Form

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: September 19th by 3:15 PM
There will be a limited amount of spots available due to Kitchen capacity.

6th Grade is 1st Semester
7th/8th is 2nd Semester

If you have any other questions please contact Ms. Mohrmann at rmohrmann@barabooschools.net

6th Grade

Thursdays:

Oct 30

Nov 13

Dec 4

Dec 18

Jan 8

7/8th Grade

Thursdays:

Jan 29

Feb 12

Feb 26

March 5

March 19

*****These dates are subject to change.******

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GSA - Gender and Sexuality Alliance

We meet on the 3rd Friday of the month.
First meeting TBD
Meetings last from 3:30 - 4:30 pm

All are welcome to attend! Make sure you come with a respectful attitude and be ready to listen.

If you have questions contact:

Please fill out this attendance form so I know how many club members we will have.

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JYMS Science CLUB

Are you interested in science outside of class?

Join us in the JYMS Science Club! Throughout the year we will do a variety of experiments and fun activities that will expand on our love of science and our understanding of how the world works!

When: once a month on Thursday at 3:30 pm Where: Room 304

Activities include:

Labs
Experiments
Outdoor Activities
Hikes
Meeting Local Scientists
Star Party (if you know, you know)
And any other ideas YOU want to add!

First meeting is Oct 9th

If you have any questions contact

Mrs. Conkling

rconkling@barabooschools.net

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Math Help

Starting Tuesday October 6th

Ending Thursday May 14th

This informational poster will be displayed in every Math Classroom soon.

If you have any questions you may talk to your Math Teacher or talk to Mr. Culbertson!

ejculbertson@barabooschools.net

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Math Club

Undecided Start/Informational Meeting Date

Math related activities, games, and challenges to to explore the world of math and dive into the world of problem solving!

Pay attention to the announcements over the next couple weeks for first meeting dates.

If you have any questions talk to Mr. Culbertson!