Girl Talk & Tennies
Girl Talk and Tennies is a Woodland Middle School club for girls, grades 5th through 8th grade. Middle School can be a very positive experience for many. We also realize Middle School can be at times tough for girls physically, mentally and socially. Girl Talk and Tennies Club helps build relationships, healthy friendships, and offers support and guidance from female teachers and peers.
We have 2-3 meetings a month to discuss important topics, address current issues at WMS, and participate in group fitness and bonding activities. We work with the girls to set academic and social goals and provide them with skills to reach these goals. We celebrate Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and kick off Summer with a fun party!
Throughout the year, the club participates in community service outreach projects as well. In the past we have volunteered at Make a Difference Day, WMS campus clean-up, Rotary Club Christmas wrapping for local families in need, and have spent time giving back at the Woodland Action Center.
If you are interested in joining GTT listen to morning announcements for club meeting dates or talk with Mrs. Dietrich or Mrs. Beasley.
ASB
Each school year the students elect four of their classmates to serve as the ASB officers for the next school year. The students serve in the following offices: president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. During the summer the students attend a leadership camp to become familiar with their responsibilities and to further develop their leadership skills. They act as liaisons between the student body and the school. ASB meetings are held monthly and conducted by the ASB president. Among the most important duties the officers have is to manage, and be responsible for the ASB budget and all expenditures within the school year. As new ideas are generated, the officers meet with the principal to discuss and act upon each of them.
ASB Financials
ASB funds are for the extracurricular benefit of the students.
Leadership
Leadership class is a one-semester length elective class. The purpose of the class is to increase students' leadership skills as they plan and implement a variety of activities for the middle school student body. Students must complete an application and approval process during forecasting in the Spring in order to be considered for the class.
Band
Band is a class for students who wish to play one of the musical instruments found in a traditional Symphonic Band. These instruments include flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, baritone horn, trombone, and percussion. Students will learn techniques for sound production, music reading, and technical proficiency on their chosen instrument. Students will also participate in required quarterly concerts/ recitals. Previous experience is required to participate in this class. This class is open to all grade levels. Students who elect to take band are required to purchase a low-cost methods book and rent or purchase an instrument for their own use within the class. A small number of instruments are available for use through the school for students who qualify for free/ reduced lunch.
Chorus
We learn a wide variety of music and also the fundamentals of written music. Emphasis is placed on music as a means of self-expression. See our MS/HS music website for more details.