Seed to Plate 2015

Homewood City Schools Seed to Plate 2015 is sponsored graciously by the HMS PTO and the HCS Foundation. It's Fun! Engaging! Hands-On! FREE!

“Seed to Plate is fun, and you learn a lot about cooking, plants, and the environment. You also gain many new friends!” ~Seed to Plate participant

“We are building a strong foundation for good habits that will influence these students for years to come.” ~Briana Morton, FACS teacher & Seed to Plate Co-Founder

"Gardening is experiential learning at its best. At Seed to Plate, environmental science comes alive as students sharpen science process skills and develop a priceless love for learning." ~Molly Knudsen, Science teacher & Seed to Plate Co-Founder

Middle Level Program: June 8-June 11 Elementary Program: June 29-July 1 from 8:00am-1:00pm each day Lunch Provided.

Applications are available at HKE, SCE, EE, and HMS! 

Email brmorton@homewood.k12.al.us for more info.

Summer Camp Search

This is a great resource for potential summer activities for your child/ren!
http://birminghamparent.com/camp/

Peer Helper Applicant Reminder

All students applying to be a 2015-16 HMS Peer Helper need to have a parent or guardian watch the brief informational video about the program. There is a verification that needs to be completed by tomorrow (May 1st). Please let me know if you have any questions! 

Teen Court

Teen Court is looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year to assist with their programs in both the Birmingham and Bessemer divisions. Students entering grades 8-12 and armed with a desire to serve are eligible to apply. Teen volunteers have the opportunity to serve as attorneys, clerks, bailiffs, and jurors for this real court. Teen attorneys represent and prosecute teen offenders and a jury decides how the offender will be held accountable by rendering a constructive sentence. Please visit their website at www.aclce.org for more information or to download an application.

Girls Inc. Program

Girls Inc. of Central Alabama's Eureka! Teen Achievement Program is now accepting applications from girls entering the 8th grade for the 2015-16 school  year. Participants will enjoy: engaging hands-on STEM projects, field trips and college tours, adventure sports, and new friends to name just a few benefits! The program will be July 6-31, 2015 at UAB. Contact Quiwintre Frye at 205.599.5548 or qfrye@girlsinccentral-al.org with questions. Also visit www.girlsinccentral-al.org for more information.

Community Service Hours

All community service hours are due to me by this Friday, April 10th. Students who have earned 60 or more hours from April 2014-March 2015 will be recognized at the May Awards Program for their grade level. Please let me know if you have any questions! 

2015-16 HMS Peer Helper Applications

2015-16 HMS Peer Helper applications are available from Mrs. Baldwin or the main office beginning April 7th. Current 6th and 7th grade students who are interested in helping serve their peers and community may apply if they have a "C" or above in all classes, a clean discipline record, good attendance, enjoy community service, and possess leadership skills. There is a brief informational video with information and requirements posted on my blog. Applications are due to Mrs. Baldwin by April 21st and no late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions about the HMS Peer Helping Program, please let me know!