FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
Google Classroom Code: twcvfhb
Fall Leadership Deadline to sign up is October 2nd.
I will distribute permission forms at a later date. Permissions forms are due back by November 5th.
What is Fall Leadership? Sign up on MPP now until October 2nd.
2025-2026 Announcements
The deadline for Fall Leadership is October 2nd, secure your spot today on My Payments Plus!
SIX FLAGS IS MONDAY! SEPTEMBER 29TH. SEE YOU AT SCHOOL AT 7:45!
Next Meeting is our Sales Awards event on September 24th! There will be a treat for anyone who sells at least 1 bag of popcorn.
T-shirt pick-up at the meeting. This is for anyone who has a paid membership, even if not attending Six Flags.
3rd Bus load until 5:15.
All Six Flags Payments and Permission forms are due by 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 8th. We will begin taking students off the waiting list after this time! (waiting list link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFx9s1yiXmvI1VgOUM98YE0OIqJ8jPNGdqv6WnXkWsZVa0Ig/viewform?usp=header)
If you sell your 220 in Popcorn by the Double Good Deadline, you will be paid for Six Flags. I MUST have your permission form by Monday to secure your spot on the bus. If you have not sold 220 in popcorn, you will need to go on My Payments Plus and pay for the FBLA Fall Rally at Six Flags event, it is 85$. If you have not joined FBLA, you must still join to attend.
Need a form, see Ms. Peeples ASAP.
8-21-2025
WOW! Twin Rivers Middle School FBLA Chapter has grown so much! Our chapter has already reached 130 students for the school year! We have temporarily paused new memberships on My Payments Plus because we are at capacity for the buses for the Fall Rally. Membership will reopen after the Fall Rally, and we will begin preparing for competitions!
Are you still interested in joining? Fill out the form below, and we will be in touch as soon as we open back up! Thank you!!
SEPTEMBER 2ND- ICE CREAM SOCIAL, POPCORN SALES, AND SIX FLAGS INFO (ENDS AT 5:15) In the cafeteria after 3rd bus load!
If you plan to go to Six Flags, you should attend this meeting. Popcorn sales begin while we are in the meeting, and anyone who makes a sale before leaving will earn a prize! We will be serving ice cream sandwiches and beginning our fundraiser.
Double Good Popcorn will only be available for 4 days, September 2-6. If you sell 220 in Popcorn, your Six Flags fee is covered. If you don't sell the 220, you must go on to My Payments and Pay by September 8th. This is a hard deadline, and we are unable to add anyone after the 8th.
AUGUST 19TH- WELCOME BACK PIZZA PARTY (ENDS AT 5:15)
Please mark your calendars for our first meeting in the Cafeteria after school. This is open to anyone who has signed up for FBLA, you will get a slice of pizza and a drink, catch up with your friends and hear all about our plans for FBLA this school year.
2024-2025 Announcements
We had so many great kids stand up and speak last night! I am proud of everyone who ran for office. If you did not get an office, do not worry, there are going to be so many ways to get involved next year. I will be reaching out and you are welcome to come by and see what opportunities exist! We are already looking forward to a great year.
To my 8th graders, I hope to see you all at Six Flags in September! We have plans in the work to collaborate more with the high school chapter so I will be seeing you :)
Congratulations to our incoming officers for 2025-2026
President: Joseph Chombo
Vice President 8th: Walker Gibson
Vice President 7th: Liam Beeman
Secretary: Angelina Germain
Treasurer: Amy Rodriguez Camacho
Parliamentarian: Anthony Cox-Odom
Membership 7th: Kayleigh Terry
Membership 8th: Chelsea Nyamhanza
Website: Micah Williams
Update: The etiquette dinner end time may run a little late. Please plan on being at school between 5:45 and 6:00 tomorrow for pick up.
MAY 7TH IS (THIS WEDNESDAY) IS OUR 3RD ANNUAL ETIQUETTE DINNER
We will have guests from the high school to talk about the benefits of joining a CTSO in High School, an etiquette lesson, vote for officers for next year, and enjoy a catered Italian dinner.
We will only order enough for those who respond.
Our upcoming meeting dates are the following:
April 15th-Chapter Meeting
April 28th- Officer Interest (Only if you want to run for a position + 6th and 7th graders should be attending only)
April 30th- Applications Are DUE!! (No Meeting this day)
May 7th-Etiquette Dinner
Our next Chapter Meetings will be March 4th and March 18th in the Cafeteria. Please have a ride ready to pick up at 5:15. See you there!
1-26 Update. Those who signed up for state: We will meet on Tuesday this week and next! January 28th and February 4th to go over practice test questions. Meetings end at 5:15. Mark your calendars for February 6th for testing in the media center.
1-22 update. Please see Ms. Peeples on Friday morning if you are attending the State Field trip (Feb 24). I want to make sure you are signed up for the testing/events that you want.
1-14- Reminder: there is a meeting today if you are interested in 2nd semester field trips. That also means you are going to compete for Twin Rivers (or take an online test). If you are not interested in attending the field trips, check back for dates for all chapter meetings. YOU MUST HAVE A RIDE BY 5:15. Ms. Peeples and Mrs. Klok need to go home at 5:15 also! thanks :)
IF you can't make the meeting and would like to attend the field trips, you need to see Ms. Peeples this week!!!
State Field trip deadline is quick, you must have signed up on MPP by January 20.
Online testing will be on February 6th!
1-7 Update:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! The first half of the Second Semester will focus on Competition. Our meetings in January will be on January 14th & January 28th. Please make an effort to attend if you are interested in attending our two field trips/events shown below. If you have zero interest in attending these, check back for the dates of the next all-chapter meeting.
State Conference is February 24th. This is in Columbus GA.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP AND PAY IS: JANUARY 20. YOU CAN SIGN UP NOW on MPP! LIMITED TO 35 STUDENTS, 70$ TO ATTEND. If you sold 800 in popcorn, yours is free, but you have to turn in a permission form by January 20th to confirm your spot.
CTAE DAY WITH THE GLADIATORS MARCH 26TH. YOU MUST GO TO STATE TO ATTEND THIS. SIGN UP ON MY PAYMENTS PLUS BY: February 6th. Cost is 25$.
12-16 Update:
We will have our last FBLA chapter meeting of the semester on 12-17 after school. Please ensure you have a ride to pick you up at 5:15.
12-2 Update
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with their families.
Our Chapter Meeting for December will be on December 17th. Please have a ride by 5:15. If you cannot have a ride home on time, please take the bus home.
For those signed up, testing is on December 4th at 1:15 in the Media Center. If you did not sign up for this, don't worry. There are plenty of options for State!
Interested in attending the FBLA State Conference? The event will be on February 24th in Columbus, Georgia. See Ms. Peeples or Mrs. Klok for details. More info can be found here: https://georgiafbla.org/event/msslc/
Look here to find an event that interests you:
https://georgiafbla.org/ml-competitive-events/
November 20 update:
Thank you all for attending our meeting yesterday! We collected 45 cans for the local pantry. Our top contributors were Preston, Aubrey, Ja'La, Oliva and Ava. Look for an email to claim your prize.
If you are signed up for a test: Blooket has some study guides for FBLA tests and there is a list of tests posted on Google Classroom. You can use quizlet, kahoot, google, etc to prepare! This should not be your only source, please look at the list of questions on the FBLA Middle School Competitive link that corresponds to your test. This is on the FBLA google classroom.
If you have not personally spoken to me about testing, you are not signed up. You can come by today or Friday or send me an email with questions. Testing is on December 4th at 1:15 in the media center!
The next full chapter meeting date will be confirmed and posted ASAP.
CHECK YOUR GMAIL. MS PEEPLES AND MS KLOK JUST SENT A FEW MESSAGES ABOUT COMPETITION TO THOSE WHO FILLED OUT THE INTEREST FORM. TESTING WILL BE AT SCHOOL ON DECEMBER 4TH, BUT WE NEED CONFIRMATION FROM EACH STUDENT THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO STUDY AND SHOW UP FOR THE TEST BEFORE WE REGISTER THEM. THANKS!!!!!!
11-19 Meeting Information - Our next Chapter meeting will be on November 19th. Please bring 2 cans of food for our food pantry collection for a Thanksgiving treat! The top 5 students with the most cans brought win prizes! Check expiration dates. We will finalize region competition sign-ups this day as well.
Have a ride ready to pick up by 5:15.
10-29 Meeting Information:
Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 29th! This meeting is for paid members only. We will stay longer please have a ride by 5:15 but the fun will continue outside until 5:30 pm, tell your parents to pick up in the back of the school.
(Ms Peeples doesn't want to be waiting any later than 5:30, if you can't have a ride home please take the bus)
This is a Halloween Costume Party!
So come dressed up! We will be having a competition of best single costume, best duo costume, and best group costume! You should pick something that can easily be put on and not require time to change into. Must be school appropriate!
10-22 Update: Our next meeting will be 10-29 after school in the cafeteria. Please have a confirmed ride home by 5:15. We will have a Halloween theme, and officers will be sending details on Google Classroom; please remember to check Gmail.
10-18- UPDATE: Six Flags is Monday for those who are signed up! Please arrive at school at 7:45 to get checked in. The bus is expected to leave at 8:00 AM and will not be able to wait if you are late!
Remember to wear your FBLA tee shirt and school-appropriate clothing! The weather looks nice for Monday. It may be cool in the morning, but it is supposed to be 78 degrees and sunny!
See the Six Flags tab at the top for a lot more information.
10-16 Update: If you missed the meeting, please complete the Google form on our FBLA Google Classroom. I'll reach out to anyone interested in competing. Please make sure to check your school email!
Six Flags is MONDAY for those who are signed up! Please arrive at school at 7:45 to get checked in. We will load the bus at 8:00 and will not be able to wait if you are late!
10-4 update: The calendar has been updated, and we added two chapter meeting dates. October 15th is for those interested in competing, and October 29th will be a Halloween-themed meeting for all members. PLEASE HAVE A RIDE SCHEDULED TO BE AT TRMS BY 5:15.
Fall Leadership registration has been extended to October 10th due to the Hurricane last week. It will happen on November 21st in Athens, GA. Sign-up on My Payments Plus if you would like to go! We have a few spots left!
September 27th: I just got word that our field trip on Monday was rescheduled to October 21st. I will post more updates on this as soon as I get them.
September 26th update: Interested in becoming a leader in FBLA? Check out the information for FBLA Fall Leadership: https://georgiafbla.org/event/msflc/ This is a fun day of leadership workshops, competitions, and networking with other FBLA students in Athens! November 21st 2024.
We are only taking one bus and limiting the trip to 35, please see Ms. Peeples or Mrs. Klok for a leadership application. Officers are automatically invited to participate when your fee is paid on MPP. The event is on My Payments Plus now. If you were in the top 15 for popcorn sales your fee is covered, BUT YOU MUST RETURN YOUR PERMISSION FORM BY OCTOBER 2nd END OF THE SCHOOL DAY- OR YOU FORFEIT YOUR SPOT.
FYI-There is a fast turn around for signing up for this event, I will need payments and Permission forms back by October 2nd. You must be able to be at school by 7:00AM and professionally dressed on November 21st. https://www.fbla.org/dresscode/
September 25th update: Yes, there is a meeting today!!! After 3rd bus load in the Cafeteria. YOU MUST HAVE A RIDE AT 5:15! We are giving out tee shirts and Six Flags Information! Please see Ms. Peeples on Wednesday if you miss the meeting and you are signed up for Six Flags!
Interested in becoming a leader in FBLA? Check out the information for FBLA Fall Leadership: https://georgiafbla.org/event/msflc/ This is a fun day of leadership workshops, competitions, and networking with other FBLA students in Athens! November 21st 2024.
We are limiting the trip to 35, please see Ms. Peeples or Mrs. Klok for a leadership application. Officers are automatically invited to participate when your fee is paid on MPP. If you were in the top 15 for popcorn sales your fee is covered, BUT YOU MUST RETURN YOUR PERMISSION FORM BY OCTOBER 2nd END OF THE SCHOOL DAY- OR YOU FORFEIT YOUR SPOT.
FYI-There is a fast turn around for signing up for this event, I will need payments and Permission forms back by October 2nd. You must be able to be at school by 7:00AM and professionally dressed on November 21st. https://www.fbla.org/dresscode/
September 24th is the next all chapter meeting! A LOT of Six Flags information will be given at the meeting. Most of your questions can be answered on this site as well. PLEASE HAVE A RIDE HOME AT 5:15. MEETING ENDS AT 5:15!
**If you missed our sales awards, come by Ms. Peeples room! I have certificates and awards if you earned one!
Surprise! If you made the 80 sales goal on Double Good, you have earned a Hoodie.
Sept 17th Update: We have our sales awards party TODAY! After 3rd bus load. Please have a ride home by 5:30. This is for anyone who sold any popcorn. If you did not sell popcorn, please join us next week at the September 24th meeting. We are recognizing participation in our fundraiser as well as a small gift for anyone who made the 80.00 group goal!
September 10th: All payments for Six Flags were due at midnight last night and it is no longer on My Payments Plus. There is NO MEETING TODAY, but you should be finishing up your permission forms and bring to me if you have it done. I will take them all week if you raised your money on Double Good or you already have paid for Six Flags.
September 9th update: Remember all six flags payments are due today. It will not be on MPP tomorrow. I will take permission forms all week.
September 6th update: You all have me shocked as to how much popcorn has been sold! This ends tomorrow at 5:00 PM. There is still time to sell even if you have not started. Download the Double Good app and use code: RYLIRN
Our Sales Appreciation party will be September 17th after school until 5:30. You just have to have made a single sale to attend. We will recognize our top popcorn sales at this event!!
September 5th update: Wow!! You all are doing great selling popcorn. It is not too late if you have not started, but you have to act quickly. This fundraiser only goes through Saturday at 5:00 PM. Our officers met yesterday and we have decided to move the sales appreciation event to September 17th after school. More details are coming! Anyone who sold at least one bag of popcorn will be invited. We will recognize our top sales at this event!
September 4th: Thanks all for brining your friends to our Ice Cream Social yesterday! I will do the drawing later today if you brought a friend! If you have not downloaded the Double Good app, there is still time. use code: RYLIRN This ends on Saturday at 5PM! Next all chapter meeting will be September 24th from 3rd bus load until 5:15. We will go over ALL SIX FLAGS DETAILS, and hopefully pass out shirts. If I don't have the shirts that day, I will send an announcement on Google Classroom as to where you can pick them up from.
I need all permission forms by September 10th. (Ms. Peeples and Mrs. Klok will be offisite an an FBLA event on the 9th, please either turn them in before or on the 10th. We can't be responsible for forms left behind when we are not here.
Tee Shirt Design Contest! We need a design, must be submitted by 9-6. This will be our group tee shirt for our Six Flags trip and school year! Also, this is a competition that we enter as a chapter to win prizes for our school!
Fall Motivational Rally - at Six Flags - SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 - Referrals do count now! Do not earn any referrals to be eligible to attend field trips!!!!!
Check back for Chapter meetings, we are still in the planning stages of adding full chapter meetings in.
Fall Leadership - Athens GA - One day leadership conference NOVEMBER 21, 2024
FBLA State Conference - COLUMBUS, GA FEBRUARY 24, 2025
POSSIBLE HAWKS GAME- SPORTS MARKETING EVENT - DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
FBLA National Conference (For those who qualify, Anaheim, CA June 28- July 2, 2025)