Advanced Art Club
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Sponsor: Isabella Grimann – [email protected]
Grade Level: 7 and 8
Activity Meets: 09/30/2015 – 12/23/2015 on Wednesdays
Activity Description: For students previously enrolled in art club. Students will engage in multimedia application, working
individually and in groups to create art work for competitions, and exhibitions. Students will be allowed to select their media for
each project presented. The focus is to be creative, acquire further skills in their art work, and have fun.
Art Club for Beginners
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Sponsor: Isabella Grimann – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/29/2015 – 12/22/2015 on Tuesdays
Activity Description: Students will engage in multimedia application, working individually and in groups to create art work for
competitions, and exhibitions. Students will be allowed to select their media for each project presented. The focus is to be creative,
acquire further skills in their art work, and have fun.
ASL (American Sign Language) Club
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Sponsor: Kimberlee Wilson - [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/30/2015 – 01/20/2016 on Wednesdays
Activity Description: Students will learn about deaf culture & basic ASL vocabulary.
Book Clubbers
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Sponsor: Kihara Dorsey – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/29/2015 – 12/15/2015 on every other Tuesday
Activity Description: Students will read one book a month, with everyone reading the same book, in a friendly, small-group setting.
This will not be considered a class, but rather a Book Club, where discussions about the book take place. Students with work with
the sponsor to enhance reading skills and experience the joy of reading. Snack will be provided! The KMS Book Club will be a fun
learning program and also a way to learn to communicate and express one’s self.
Chess Club
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Sponsor: April Albert – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/16/2015 – 06/01/2016 on Wednesdays
Activity Description: Students of all chess levels, from no experience to those who play regularly, are welcome to register. Class size
is limited and registration is required, so please find more information at www.chesscenter.net or pick up a registration packet in the
Main Office. Note: This activity is not sponsored by MCPS or RecExtra.
Fashion Sewing and Design
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Sponsor: Isabella Grimann - [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 10/1/2015 – 12/17/2015 on Thursdays
Activity Description: Students will learn simple hand and machine sewing. Students will learn how to make patterns for clothing
production. Students will apply the techniques of embroidery to garments and/or pillows.
Green Team
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Sponsor: Steven Swanson - [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 10/15/2015 - 05/26/2016 on Thursdays
Activity Description: Green Team informs students and staff of the rules and procedures of the Green Schools Program. Snacks are
served and you can earn Student Service Learning hours. Members assist with recycling, mulching, gardening, making posters/signs,
and helping keep our campus free from litter. Note: Application with teacher recommendations required; 20 students maximum.
Homework Club
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Sponsor: Alia Bey – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/29/2015 – 05/26/2016 on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Activity Description: Homework Club will be a quiet space for students to review coursework, complete homework, utilize online
resources, and receive assistance with content or organizational and study strategies.
Intramural Basketball
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Sponsor: Michael Cratsley – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 03/01/2016 – 05/26/2016 on Tuesdays (females), Wednesdays (grade 7 & 8 males) and Thursdays (grade 6 males)
Activity Description: Intramural basketball will introduce the basics of shooting, rebounding, and passing. Grade level and/or skill
level 3 vs 3 games will be played in the main gymnasium.
Intramural Flag Football
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Sponsor: Michael Cratsley – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
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Activity Meets: 09/15/2015 – mid-November 2015, Tuesdays (7 and 8 graders) and Thursdays (6 graders)
Activity Description: Intramural flag football will provide competitive and fun round robin games and tournament games for
students of all grade levels.
Intramural Street Hockey
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Sponsor: Thomas Broughman – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 03/22/2016 – 05/26/2016 on Tuesdays
Activity Description: Intramural Street Hockey will introduce the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing, and defending, while having a
high expectation of sportsmanship. Grade level and/or skill level 3 vs 3 or 5 vs 5 games will be played on the tennis courts.
Math Support Club
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Sponsor: Abygail Owen – [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/30/2015 - 05/25/2016 on Wednesdays
Activity Description: In this club, students will receive support in different areas of mathematics, ranging from C2.0 Math 6 through
C2.0 Algebra. Organizational skills and the use of technology will be integrated into each session. The hope is for this club to build
student math knowledge, especially regarding the knowledge of basic facts, as well as improve student self-esteem.
MESA
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Sponsor: Dustin Deem - [email protected]
Grade Level: 7 and 8
Activity Meets: 10/15/2015 - 05/12/2016 on Thursdays
Activity Description: Maryland MESA is a structured pre-college program designed to prepare students for academic and
professional careers in mathematics, engineering, science, and technology. MESA sponsors regional and state-wide events to
develop and highlight the skills, abilities, and interests of students in math, science, engineering, and technology. Throughout the
academic year, students conduct research and prepare to participate in competitions that demonstrate what they have learned
through participation in the MESA Program.
SGA (Student Government Association)
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Sponsor: Janet Moore - [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: 09/30/2015 - 05/29/2016 on Wednesdays
Activity Description: Students develop their leadership skills as they work together to design school spirit activities, create
community service projects, brainstorm student body ideas, and showcase student talent and pride. Students can serve as elected
officers or as volunteer committee members and chairpersons. This is the place to let your voice be heard.
Robotics Team
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Sponsor: Todd Leff - [email protected]
Grade Level: 7 and 8
Activity Meets: 09/08/2015 – 05/17/2016 on Tuesdays
Activity Description: The robotics team participates in the First Lego League world class challenge. Participants develop a group
project that provides a solution to a need that is challenging the world at this time. They also build and program a robot to complete
tasks related to the research problem. Note: Enrollment will open to new members in January.
X-STEM
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Sponsors: Noel and Ruth Briscoe - [email protected]
Grade Level: 6 , 7 , and 8
Activity Meets: TBD
Activity Description: The X-STEM club will lead an initiative to cultivate interest and excitement in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics, and Human Health & Medicine in the community. The X-STEM Ambassadors will invite industry professionals and
college students to speak about their work and careers to encourage students to pursue education and careers in STEM related
fields. The X-STEM program will raise awareness in the community for future USA Science and Engineering Festival events. The KMS
X-STEM ambassadors will partner with Northwest High School X-STEM club to plan and implement age appropriate learning and
enrichment activities at neighboring elementary schools to motivate students' interests in STEM.
Thanks to the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, throughout the school year students will have the opportunity to
participate in a variety of activities that are not listed on the prior pages. As these activities become available they will be
announced on the morning announcements. RecExtra programs are free to students and only require a signed RecExtra
permission slip for each activity that a student enrolls in.