Beta Club

Current Events

Electronics Recycling Drive:  Please send in your old cell phones, cameras, and/or other electronics devices that you no longer want.  We will be given money for these items.  All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Nike 5K for Kids :  March 8th in Piedmont Park.  This is a three mile walk or run for the entire family.  The registration fee will be donated directly to Palmer’s P.E. department.  For more information email Mrs. Berryat beth.berry@cobbk12.org or go to www.nike5kforkids.com.

Peer Tutoring:  BETA Club is offering Peer Tutoring for all subjects on Tuesday mornings at 8:15 in room CR3.

Community Service:  BETA Members will also be serving our community through the Hands on Atlanta Program.   BETA members need to return their HOA permission forms to any sponsor as soon as possible.  Download hoa_youth_permission_form.doc

Next Meeting

Don't forget our next meeting is Thursday, February 14, from 4:30-5:30.  Please have rides to pick you up no later than 5:30 p.m.

Bake Sale Success

Congratulations Palmer Staff and Students!  We raised $250.00 for our angel tree last Friday with our bake sale!  We were able to fulfill the wishes of six angels on our tree and all of you are to be commended for your generosity and hard work.  Thanks, Beta!  YOU ROCK!

Beta Club members are expected to show exemplary character and work ethic.  Students and staff see Beta Club members as leaders, and behavior should represent those high expectations.  Students' best efforts are expected during the school day, meetings, and off-campus activities.

Beta Club meetings will be held on Thursday afternoons, approximately twice a month, and last about 45 minutes (4:30-5:15).

• Students are required to attend all meetings.

• If a member has 5 or more unexcused absences, they will no longer be a member of BETA.  Please bring a note, signed by a parent, when BETA meetings are missed for illness, band/orchestra/chorus concerts, family trips, etc.

Download calendars.doc

We will pursue fundraising opportunities through out the year with our primary focus being the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in May.

Seventh and eighth grade students are invited if they meet the following criteria:

• A's, B's, and S's on their first nine week report card
• Teacher recommendations based on five character traits: charity/selflessness, responsibility/dependability, citizenship, leadership, and honesty.

Download beta_intent_form.doc

Vision

The National Beta Club, a student-centered organization, continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.

http://betaclub.org/whoweare/emblem.html

The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school