The ILMS Girls In Pearls are setting some goals for the new year!
They met for the first time in 2026 recently with ILMS Guidance Counselor/GIP leader Mr. Mandy Tidwell. The ladies thought about their favorite memories from 2025. Then they listed some goals for the new year like trying a new food, learning about a new subject, reading a new book and thinking about a new place to possibly visit.
They also discussed ways to be attentive listeners as they have several guest speakers lined up for future meetings.
The latest Girls In Pearls lesson focused on people skills. They talked about making eye contact, listening intently and asking questions to the person who is speaking. Students were put in groups of 4 and given conversation starters such as their favorite activity, subject in school and type of music and students had a discussion on the topic within their group. The lesson concluded with the importance of having good people skills and how that will be critical throughout their life.
The Girls In Pearls is a voluntary periodic lunch group for ILMS 6th graders that focuses on the accomplishments of women in our area, self esteem, etiquette and having a positive attitude.
The ILMS Girls in Pearls were glad to get to know each other better during their very first meeting of the year.
Girls In Pearls leader ILMS Guidance Counselor Mandy Tidwell passed out the pearls and the ladies helped each other put them on. Then Tidwell explained why pearls are significant, as they form in response to an irritant inside a mollusk. The group discussed having a positive attitude in life and making the best of a situation, just like the sea creatures.
The ladies participated in a sharing game featuring M & M candies. Depending on the color of candy they grabbed, they had to share something about their interests, talents or wants.
The Girls In Pearls is a voluntary periodic lunch group for ILMS 6th graders that focuses on the accomplishments of women in our area, self esteem, etiquette and having a positive attitude.
The ILMS Guys in Ties plan to meet soon, as well.