PARKLAND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2015 - 2016 General Information about the Parkland After-School Activities Program After-school activities are held Tuesday through Thursday, after school every week throughout the school year, except where indicated on the school Website calendar. No activities are held on early release days or holidays. The Montgomery County Department of Recreation RecExtra program supports and supplements our after school club offerings. Most activities, except for interscholastic games and academic related clubs will start at 3:25 and end at 4:25 pm. Activity buses are available for students to ride home, but the routes are somewhat different than the regular bus routes; please check the activity bus schedule. Out consortium students will be required to have a car ride home. A few of our activities have enrollment restrictions, and some others require special equipment, so please be sure to check the requirements listed for each activity in which your child wishes to participate. Please contact Mr. Parker at Parkland MS if you have any questions about after-school activities program at (301) 438-5700 or [email protected].

Philosophy of the Parkland After-School Activities Program We believe that after-school activities are an integral part of the total education process for middle school students. After-school activities provide students with the opportunity to extend academic opportunities, support new areas of interest, cultivate and enhance existing skills, and grow both socially and cognitively in a safe and supportive environment. We offer a broad range of activities over the course of the school year in an effort to reach out to the varied interests of our student population. Although these activities take place after the school day is over, all of Parkland’s goals, rules, and expectations remain the same. We believe the Parkland after-school activity program is a unique program that supports the need of all of our students. Academic/School Activities Guide (Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students)

Club Name Sponsor Day Location Description Rec-Extra Mr. Wednesday Weight Enjoy a basic work out to include strength training, flexibility Conditioning Rodrigue Room stretching, learning how to fall, and roll while incorporating kicking z and punching drills Students will work in an advanced academic setting with living specimens of Rec-Extra Super- Dr. Cohen Wednesday 2028 the six kingdoms of life. The technologies involved will include advanced Sci-U microscopic, DNA analysis, and presentation skill-building (application process, limited selection) Rec-Extra This club promotes environmental awareness in our school and community by Environmental Club Ms. Suh Tuesdays Room 2044 focusing on recycling, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly landscapes. Students earn SSL hours. Rec-Extra Homework support club geared to those students relatively new to the United Homework Club Mr. Divita Tuesdays & 1226 States or are part of the Special Education department. The Club is focused on SPED Only Ms. Saleh Wednesday achieving success across all academic areas. Completion of mural and artwork submission for competitions. Week. Rec-Extra Art Club Mrs. Thursday Room 1022 Focuses on learning components of tennis through game-based fun Flanagan instructions. Tennis etiquette and sportsmanship will be stressed at every lesson. Racquets are provided Rec-Extra Career Ms. Room 2009 A "real world" experience activity that will help prepare you for college and the world of work. You will explore career options; determine how you can best prepare now and create authentic career Connections Grayson Wednesday action plans that include; resume writing, interviewing techniques and networking do's and don'ts. The chance to meet and talk to professionals in numerous fields will also be offered. Rec-Extra MCTA Tuesdays Tennis Recreational tennis program to introduce students to the game of tennis. Tennis Club Courts Earn babysitting certification, along with the skills and knowledge required to Rec-Extra Babysitting RecExtra TBD TBD safely babysit. Must attend all 3 consecutive days; offered once or twice a Sponsored year. Tuesdays Media Students love learning to build and program robots that can navigate Great Adventure Lab Meets: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Center obstacle courses and STEM Club Nov 3, 10, 17 respond to motion, touch, and ultrasonic sensors . Uses LEGO® Mindstorms NXT base kit. Tuition: $185

1 Class Format: Seven 80- Areas of Exploration: Programming, Robotics, Logic, Mechanical min. meetings, once per Engineering.. week. Max class size 10 Registration: http://great-adventure-lab-stem-parkland-fall15.doattend.com/ Great Adventure Lab Wednesdays Media Ready to stretch beyond modding and try a powerful programming Video Game Meets: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Center language? Our students love Programming 1 Scratch, the multimedia programming language designed by MIT. Seven 80-min. meetings, We’ll use basic commands, Tuition: $175 plus $5 supply fee. once per week. Max class loops and more to create characters that move, talk, and interact. Each size 14;Nov 4, 18, Dec 2 student will build his or her very own game and share it with friends! Areas of Exploration: Programming, Multimedia, Great Adventure Lab Thursdays Media Students will sharpen their spatial awareness as we learn how to use 3- 3D Design Meets: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Center D software to bring our Nov 5, 19, Dec 3 ideas to life! Students will save their designs to print outside of class. Tuition: $185 Areas of Exploration : 3-D Spatial Visualization, Geometry Parkland Spirit Wednesday Dance Open to all, the club focus is to promote team work along with precision Squad TBD Tryouts October Studio dancing and routines. Club participates in area competitions. Ms. Civil Air Patrol builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership Civil Air Patrol McGraw Wednesday Gym training, aerospace education, scholarships and career education. Students & Mr. Yi 3:00 – 5:00 have the chance to fly in a Cessna 182 plane. National Junior Tuesdays 2025 Academic organization which is a precursor to the high school National Honor Honor Society Mr. Yi Society. Club activities revolve around community service and support. Yearbook Mrs. Gall Wednesdays 2038 Students work with school personnel to develop a school-wide yearbook to be purchased at the year’s end by fellow students. Students are provided opportunities for working together in service to school Builders Club Ms. Thursday 2020 and community. Students develop leadership potential, foster the development Reineke of strong moral character. This club encourages loyalty to school, community Ms. Daley and nation. Math Team & Club Mrs. Wednesday Room 2020 Open to students who enjoy thoughtful analysis in math. Students attend local Reineke October-February competitions during the school year. Top candidates are invited to compete against high school students in the spring. Tuesday and Room 2038 "Learn about Asian Pacific American cultures and other cultures AA LEAD Ms. Keo Thursday through hands-on activities and workshops focused on leadership, education, and identity." SGA Ms. Tuesday 1214 SGA represents the student body and their interests. Students will be involved Delauder in a myriad of projects throughout the school. Fellowship of Ms. Wednesday 1322 A club for all students interested in faith and sports. Christian Athletes Bauman October-May GEMS Ms. Wed and Thurs 1407 After school academic support for English Language Learners Francis Identity Kenia Tues and Thur TBD Our school-based programs target Latino youth in Montgomery County. The and curricula for these middle and high school programs, which are conducted Johan after-school and during the summer, foster academic motivation and the development of life skills such as leadership, goal setting, self-esteem, and conflict resolution. The programs build upon the youths’ innate strengths, and provide social and emotional support to youth and their families.

Musical / Drama Opportunities (Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students) Club Name Sponsor Time Day Location Description Jazz Band Mr. Ragsdale 3:00 – 4:00 Wednesday Room 1232 This is a premier performing group at Parkland. It is not for beginners but any experience musician is welcome to attend. This is not a regular class. Jazz band will give many

2 performances throughout the year at events. Drama Club Mr. Bergman 3:00 – 4:00 – Tuesday Stage Students display their hidden talents by acting and participating in Stage Crew Study Hall Wednesday the fall and spring theater productions. The club consists of 2 Thursday shows per year, a play in December and a Musical in May. They 4:00 – 6:00 – meet 3 to 4 times a week for rehearsals. Students do not have to Rehearsal participate in both shows. Not all students will be required to be at every rehearsal. Also, rehearsals run later than activity buses so students will need their own rides home. Students must audition for a role in each production. Information packets for productions are released several weeks prior to the audition dates. Students interested in stage crew do not need to audition. Stage crew students learn to build, paint and move sets during shows. Feel free to email Mr. Bergmann at [email protected] with any questions.

Athletic Opportunities (Open to 7th and 8th grade students only) Travel to games/meets at other MCPS middle schools. Club Name Sponsor Day Locatio Description n Softball – girls Mr. Floyd Tuesday School Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions Wednesday Ball Fields against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of Thursday softball. Sept-Oct Softball – boys Ms. Freeman Tuesday School Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions Wednesday Ball Fields against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of Thursday softball.

Sept-Oct Coed Cross Mr. Tuesday School Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competition Country Buckingham Thursday Property against other schools. Students learn key requirements related to distance October - running and strategies to use in order to successfully complete a race. November Intramural TBD Tuesday School Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competition Track Thursday Property against other schools. Students learn key requirements related to distance January - May running and strategies to use in order to successfully complete a race. Basketball – Ms. McGraw Tuesday Gym Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions girls Wednesday against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of Thursday basketball. Nov – Feb Basketball – Mr. Flanagan Tuesday Gym Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions boys Wednesday against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of Thursday basketball. Nov – Feb Soccer – girls Mr. Floyd Tuesday School Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions Wednesday Soccer against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of soccer. Thursday Fields Nov – Feb Soccer – boys Tuesday School Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions Wednesday Soccer against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of soccer. Thursday Fields Nov – Feb Weight Mr. Rodriguez Wednesday Weight Students learn key weight training techniques used to minimize injury as Training January Room it pertains to exercising and preparing for sports activities and the importance of a healthy die in life.

3 2015-2016 After School Activities Permission Form The Parkland After-School Program begins September 29, 2015.

Student Name:______Grade:______ID#:______

Which club(s) will you be participating in? Using the Parkland After School Activities Guide, write the name of the club on the line next to the day it is offered.

Tuesday ______

Wednesday ______

Thursday ______

By signing below, you acknowledge and/or agree to the following:

 I am aware of my obligation to pay the required $32.50 MCPS Activity Fee, prior to my child’s participation, Payable ONLINE http://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/ Please do not bring payment to the school.  I give my child permission to ride one of the activity buses at 4:35 pm. (The activity bus is available for students who normally ride a school bus to and from school.) □ My child will ride Activity Bus

□ My child carpools / picked up

□ My child is a walker.

 I understand that my child must have a signed permission slip prior to participate in the Parkland After-School Activity Program.

In case of emergency, I can be reached at ______Telephone # w/ area code or contact the following person: ______Name and Telephone Number

Sign-up for an after-school activity will take place the first couple of weeks during school. You must have a signed permission slip to sign-up for an activity. Some 4 activities have a limited number of spaces. You may sign-up for more than one activity. Parent/Guardian Signature

Print Name of Parent/Guardian

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