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
Matthew_Parker@mcpsmd.org.
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
Rec-Extra
Conditioning
Sponsor
Day
Location
Mr.
Rodrigue
z
Wednesday
Weight
Room
Rec-Extra Super-
Dr. Cohen
Wednesday
2028
Ms. Suh
Tuesdays
Room 2044
Homework Club
SPED Only
Mr. Divita
Ms. Saleh
Tuesdays &
Wednesday
1226
Rec-Extra Art Club
Mrs.
Flanagan
Thursday
Room 1022
Rec-Extra Career
Connections
Ms.
Grayson
Wednesday
Rec-Extra
Tennis Club
MCTA
Tuesdays
Tennis
Courts
Rec-Extra Babysitting
RecExtra
Sponsored
TBD
TBD
Sci-U
Rec-Extra
Environmental Club
Rec-Extra
Great Adventure Lab
STEM Club
Tuition: $185
Room 2009
Tuesdays
Meets: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27,
Nov 3, 10, 17
Media
Center
Description
Enjoy a basic work out to include strength training, flexibility
stretching, learning how to fall, and roll while incorporating kicking
and punching drills
Students will work in an advanced academic setting with living specimens of
the six kingdoms of life. The technologies involved will include advanced
microscopic, DNA analysis, and presentation skill-building (application
process, limited selection)
This club promotes environmental awareness in our school and community by
focusing on recycling, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly
landscapes. Students earn SSL hours.
Homework support club geared to those students relatively new to the United
States or are part of the Special Education department. The Club is focused on
achieving success across all academic areas.
Completion of mural and artwork submission for competitions. Week.
Focuses on learning components of tennis through game-based fun
instructions. Tennis etiquette and sportsmanship will be stressed at every
lesson. Racquets are provided
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
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.
Recreational tennis program to introduce students to the game of tennis.
Earn babysitting certification, along with the skills and knowledge required to
safely babysit. Must attend all 3 consecutive days; offered once or twice a
year.
Students love learning to build and program robots that can navigate
obstacle courses and
respond to motion, touch, and ultrasonic sensors . Uses LEGO®
Mindstorms NXT base kit.
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Great Adventure Lab
Video Game
Programming 1
Tuition: $175 plus $5
supply fee.
Great Adventure Lab
3D Design
Tuition: $185
Class Format: Seven 80min. meetings, once per
week. Max class size 10
Wednesdays
Meets: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28,
Areas of Exploration: Programming, Robotics, Logic, Mechanical
Engineering..
Registration: http://great-adventure-lab-stem-parkland-fall15.doattend.com/
Ready to stretch beyond modding and try a powerful programming
language? Our students love
Scratch, the multimedia programming language designed by MIT.
We’ll use basic commands,
loops and more to create characters that move, talk, and interact. Each
student will build his or her
very own game and share it with friends!
Areas of Exploration: Programming, Multimedia,
Students will sharpen their spatial awareness as we learn how to use 3D software to bring our
ideas to life! Students will save their designs to print outside of class.
Areas of Exploration : 3-D Spatial Visualization, Geometry
Media
Center
Seven 80-min. meetings,
once per week. Max class
size 14;Nov 4, 18, Dec 2
Thursdays
Meets: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29,
Nov 5, 19, Dec 3
Media
Center
Ms.
Reineke
Ms. Daley
Mrs.
Reineke
Thursday
2020
Wednesday
October-February
Room 2020
Ms. Keo
Tuesday and
Thursday
Room 2038
AA LEAD
SGA
Ms.
Delauder
Ms.
Bauman
Tuesday
1214
Wednesday
October-May
1322
Open to all, the club focus is to promote team work along with precision
dancing and routines. Club participates in area competitions.
Civil Air Patrol builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership
training, aerospace education, scholarships and career education. Students
have the chance to fly in a Cessna 182 plane.
Academic organization which is a precursor to the high school National Honor
Society. Club activities revolve around community service and support.
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
and community. Students develop leadership potential, foster the
development of strong moral character. This club encourages loyalty to
school, community and nation.
Open to students who enjoy thoughtful analysis in math. Students attend local
competitions during the school year. Top candidates are invited to compete
against high school students in the spring.
"Learn about Asian Pacific American cultures and other cultures
through hands-on activities and workshops focused on leadership,
education, and identity."
SGA represents the student body and their interests. Students will be involved
in a myriad of projects throughout the school.
A club for all students interested in faith and sports.
Wed and Thurs
1407
After school academic support for English Language Learners
Tues and Thur
TBD
Our school-based programs target Latino youth in Montgomery County. The
curricula for these middle and high school programs, which are conducted
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.
Parkland Spirit
Squad
TBD
Ms.
McGraw
& Mr. Yi
Civil Air Patrol
National Junior
Honor Society
Yearbook
Mr. Yi
Mrs. Gall
Builders Club
Math Team & Club
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
GEMS
Identity
Ms.
Francis
Kenia
and
Johan
Wednesday
Tryouts October
Dance
Studio
Wednesday
3:00 – 5:00
Tuesdays
Gym
Wednesdays
2038
2025
Musical / Drama Opportunities
Club Name
Sponsor
Jazz Band
Mr. Ragsdale
(Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students)
Time
Day
Location
3:00 – 4:00
Wednesday
Room 1232
Description
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
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performances throughout the year at events.
Drama Club
Stage Crew
Mr. Bergman
3:00 – 4:00 –
Study Hall
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
4:00 – 6:00 –
Rehearsal
Stage
Students display their hidden talents by acting and participating in
the fall and spring theater productions. The club consists of 2
shows per year, a play in December and a Musical in May. They
meet 3 to 4 times a week for rehearsals. Students do not have to
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
Richard_W_Bergmann@mcpsmd.org 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
n
Softball – girls
Mr. Floyd
School
Ball
Fields
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions
against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of
softball.
Softball – boys
Ms. Freeman
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sept-Oct
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
School
Ball
Fields
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions
against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of
softball.
Coed Cross
Country
Mr.
Buckingham
School
Property
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competition
against other schools. Students learn key requirements related to distance
running and strategies to use in order to successfully complete a race.
Intramural
Track
TBD
School
Property
Basketball –
girls
Ms. McGraw
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competition
against other schools. Students learn key requirements related to distance
running and strategies to use in order to successfully complete a race.
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions
against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of
basketball.
Basketball –
boys
Mr. Flanagan
Soccer – girls
Mr. Floyd
Soccer – boys
Weight
Training
Mr. Rodriguez
Sept-Oct
Tuesday
Thursday
October November
Tuesday
Thursday
January - May
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Nov – Feb
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Nov – Feb
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Nov – Feb
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Nov – Feb
Wednesday
January
Gym
Gym
Description
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions
against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of
basketball.
School
Soccer
Fields
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions
against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of soccer.
School
Soccer
Fields
Students learn to work as a team and support each other in competitions
against other schools while learning the basic rules of the game of soccer.
Weight
Room
Students learn key weight training techniques used to minimize injury as
it pertains to exercising and preparing for sports activities and the
importance of a healthy die in life.
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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:
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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.)
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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
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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
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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