2015-2016 James Martin Middle School Committees Climate and Culture The School Culture Committee will be responsible for increasing student moral facilitating and student activities. Student recognition ceremonies Implementing a positive reward system School dances Pep Rally’s Impact Committee The Media/Technology Committee will work together to increase the media and technology uses within the school building. Facilitate the summer reading program Assist with the purchases of software and books Provide parent informational meetings Organize the poetry slam competition College and Career Ready The College and Career Ready committee works increase student awareness of college and career opportunities. Planning college tours Organize college week or day Invite guess speaker Hospitality The Hospitality Committee works together to improve staff morale, increase teacher retention and provide opportunities for the faculty and staff to get together and enjoy one another. Recognize staff birthdays Organize staff quarterly celebrations Welcoming New Staff Increasing teacher retention Families and Communities The Families and Communities Committee works with the business partners and Parents of James Martin Middle School to provide opportunities for partnerships throughout the school. Increase Parent participation Implement a parent Involvement Activity i.e.: kickball or basketball game Increase business partnerships within James Martin