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NEWS FROM “THE MILL” September 1-30, 2014

Watkins Mill High School

10301 Apple Ridge Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879

(301) 840-3959 FAX (301) 840-3980 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/

IN THIS NEWSLETTER: Message from Mr. Murphy

College and Career Center Update

IB Update

Athletic News

PTSA & Booster

Important Dates

MESSAGE FROM MR. MURPHY, PRINCIPAL The first few days of the 2014-15 school year are off to a great start! Students arrived with clear

excitement of a new school year--eager to get their schedules, see their friends, and meet their teachers. I

can attest that this has been one of the best opening weeks of school ever! Our staff was just as excited to

welcome students back to school, and classes are off to a great start. As I have walked the halls and visited

classes, I have been so impressed with how all of our students have started the year. There is a positive “buzz” in the air and palpable anticipation of a great school year ahead.

Please be sure to join us this Friday night, September 5, for the first football game—and re-opening of the

new stadium field and lighting of the new scoreboard! Through the support of the Booster Club, parent

leaders, and community supporters, we are thrilled to open the fall sports season with a brand new Bermuda grass field and a new scoreboard! This will provide our students with one of the top athletic facilities and

playing surfaces in all of MCPS. Thank you again to our Booster Club and parent leaders for your steadfast support of this project.

As always, I would like to thank the hardworking parents of our PTSA and Booster Club, for their amazing support of our school. Parents, please show your support by becoming a member now! It’s very easy to become a member of both organizations, with one fee and one registration fee. Join online or the registration form here.

Back at school…If you would like to have a glimpse into daily happenings, important updates, photos, and

classroom activities, please be sure to follow us on Twitter @WatkinsMillHS! Below is our “winning tweet” from the first day of school, when students learned about the IB Approaches to Learning, generated a slogan, and toolka “selfie.”

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Twitter is a great way to stay connected with all that is happening at Watkins Mill. Similarly, please note that the script of our daily morning announcements (that students see and hear) is posted to our website daily. The daily announcements can be found here.

On the topic of technology, I am thrilled to announce that Watkins Mill HS is now fully “wifi” for student, teacher, and guest access on their own devices. Simply find the “MCPS Student” or “MCPS Guest” wifi access

points account when you are here, and you will be connected. Teachers will begin experimenting with these technologies in classrooms, resulting in changes to our electronic device policy. Students are still allowed to

use their phones before school, between classes, at lunch, and after-school, and now—in class at teacher discretion for learning activities.

On that note, I need to remind everyone that as more and more students bring valuable electronic devices to school, we have had more incidents of items going missing. We are reminding all students to keep these valuables with them or secured in a locker at all times. While we will investigate and take action for any thefts, we also need students to avoid carelessness, leaving phones in bathroooms, on desks, charging, etc.

Also coming this year, we are thrilled to be in candidacy for authorization to fully implement the IB Middle Years

Programme (MYP), in partnership with Montgomery Village and Neelsville Middle schools. The MYP, a comprehensive IB education for all students in grades 6-10, provides a framework of teaching and learning

which encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. It also addresses students’

intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being during the adolescent years. The MYP fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement, qualities that are

essential for life in the 21st century. It will also prepare students for a wide range of opportunities in IB Programmes (IB Diploma, IBCC, IB Certificate) and other advanced coursework in grades 11-12.

What does this mean for students? In a nutshell, we seek to infuse the IB education in all of our classrooms.

Students are already engaged in discussions about what it means to be an IB learner, from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile. You can see a great video about how the IB Learner Profile prepares our students for college, careers, and life in the 21st century, here.

The IB education also helps us ensure that students achieve academic excellence, develop 21st century

aptitude, and experience the rich excitement of the high school years as we prepare them for the world ahead. I would also like to draw your attention to the MCPS Strategic Planning Framework and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Website for more information about how we seek to prepare our students for college,

careers, and life in the 21st century.

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In addition, our staff remains committed to:

- a positive, safe school environment;

- personalization of the educational experience and knowing our students well; - a culture of high expectations;

- college and career readiness for all students;

- the International Baccalaureate (IB) education; - high levels of student engagement, collaboration, innovation, and communication in the classroom;

- supporting students’ social/emotional learning; - student/parent involvement, school pride, and engagement that permeates the entire community.

- Fun! Enjoyable, memorable, exciting high school years.

To that end, we continue to strongly encourage our students to take the most challenging courses possible, particularly in the IB Programme. In addition, course offerings in Advanced-Placement (AP), Honors, Pre-IB,

the arts, world languages, engineering/technology, physical education/health, and multiple career academies remain available for enrollment this fall. Students and parents can simply contact their counselor to make any

scheduling adjustments for the upcoming year.

This year we will continue to offer enrichment and support for advanced courses before school and at STEP in the A200 computer lab. This lab will be staffed every day from 6:45-7:15 a.m. and during STEP by both the IB Coordinator and an IB or AP teacher, who will be there to provide help and support for students.

I am also thrilled to be in our 2nd year of operating the School-Based Wellness Center, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services. All students have access to a wide range of medical and

social/emotional services matched to their individual needs. These services are complemented by a multitude of positive youth development programs, student groups, and mental health services. Wellness Center programs and services will be offered exclusively to Watkins Mill students and will be available to the entire student body. To access these services, parents must complete a Wellness Center registration form, which is available here.

Also, stay tuned for major expansion of after-school programs through a Department of Recreation initiative known as “Rec Zone.” Additional information will be sent later this week. Beginning on September 15, activity buses will run Monday through Thursday, both at 4pm and 5pm.

As you know, another primary goal is to ensure a positive, safe learning environment for all students and

staff. The administrators and I will be visiting each student in English and Social Studies this week to go over our expectations for their behavior; keys to success; and the new MCPS Code of Conduct. We will also be covering other policies and procedures, such as policies about dress code, electronic devices, hats, and the attendance policy.

Please note that the school administration will not tolerate any forms of bullying, harassment, or intimidation, whether physical, verbal, or online. All incidents of bullying or harassment should be reported to a staff

member, counselor, or administrator, and immediate action will be taken. I would like to draw your attention

to this form, which parents and students can use to submit a formal bullying complaint. The form should be turned in to the main office, counselor, or administrator, and an investigation will be conducted immediately.

For more information on our bullying policies, click here.

We are very excited about our fall sports seasons, and we are anticipating great things from many of our

teams. We need your help in getting off to a winning start by packing the stands! You can also have dinner at our concession stand, sponsored by the Booster Club. Please plan to come out and support the Wolverines at an athletic contest soon. We hope the entire community comes out to support our student athletes! The complete schedule can be found here: http://www.watkinsmillathletics.org/index.cfm?action=main.calendar.

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Home Openers:

Tennis September 5

Football September 5

Volleyball September 8

Field Hockey September 8

Boys Soccer September 10

Cross Country September 11

Girls Soccer September 12

Cross Country September 16

Please note that SEASON ATHLETIC PASSES can now be purchased at the financial office during normal business hours (7:00-3:30). Prices are as follows:

Fall Adult = $30

Fall Student = $18

Winter Adult = $40

Winter Student = $24

Year Adult = $70

Year Student - $40

SAVE THE DATES: Please be sure to join us for College Night (6:00 pm for juniors and seniors) and Back to School Night (7:00 pm) on September 18. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to see firsthand the great things that are happening at school and meet your child's teachers.

High School Plus begins September 2

Booster Club Meeting September 8 School Picture Day September 9 & 10

Senior College Night September 18 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Back To School Night September 18 7:00 pm Early Release Day – (K-12) September 24

No School (Rosh Hashanah) September 25 NCAA Information Night October 1 7:00 pm Homecoming Game October 10

Homecoming Dance October 11 PSAT/Practice ACT October 15

End of First Marking Period October 30

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please note that the attendance policy remains in place for all high school students in Montgomery County Public Schools. Students accumulating more than 5 unexcused absences will automatically risk failing the class unless an appeal is submitted and/or an intervention plan is successfully implemented.

COMMUNICATIONS We have several communication vehicles that will be used for routine and emergency communications. For

example, an automatic phone calling system will be used to send telephone calls from school with important

information about school events and/or emergencies, and when students are absent. Edline is another venue

for us to communicate with you via email, and also simultaneously permit you to access your student’s grades

and classroom information. An active telephone number and email address are essential to maintain these

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communications. Please be sure to update emergency communication sheets and check the Edline account

to ensure that the information recorded is correct and up-to-date.

Also, please be sure to follow us on Twitter, yet another way we will be sending important communications, updates, and glimpses into daily activities and classroom instruction. A summary of steps that all parents should take is found below:

- Activate Edline or log-in to your existing account - Sign up to follow us on Twitter - Bookmark our website and check our regularly - Return the emergency contact sheets sent home the first day of school - Notify the school of changes to email addresses and cell phone numbers - Read this monthly newsletter - Sign up for MCPS Quick Notes

- Sign up for MCPS Alerts

Thank you for your support of your students and our school community. If we can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to email or call. A full staff directory can be found here:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/staff/directory.aspx

2014-15 is off to a great start! Looking forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Scott W. Murphy, Principal

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NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER:

COLLEGE NIGHT FOR SENIORS & PARENTS AT WATKINS MILL Seniors and their parents are invited to join us on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center as the counseling department explains the college application process at Watkins Mill including the request of official transcripts, teacher recommendations and counselor recommendations for students planning to attend both two year and 4 year colleges.

WMHS utilizes eDocs so that official high school transcripts and recommendations can be transmitted electronically. There are a few colleges that are not equipped to receive electronic documents, so those documents will be mailed.

Be sure to mark your calendar now for this important informational meeting, as we will be explaining how to insure that

your student’s documentation arrives at the college(s).

COLLEGE VISITS

College visits in the College/Career Center begin on September 8!! Throughout the fall, college admissions representatives make appointments to visit & recruit Watkins Mill juniors & seniors. These meetings are held in the

College/Career Center. A list of colleges that have already made appointments can be accessed on Family Connection,

www.connection.naviance.com/wmhs. All juniors and seniors should have usernames and passwords to enter the site, but if forgotten, please contact your counselor or Mrs. Prochnow. Parents can enter the site as guests using the password

“Watkins.” Once in the site, click on the “Colleges” tab and then click the “View all Upcoming Visits” link to see the current list (subject to change).

In order to attend a visit, students must first click “sign me up” on Family Connection and then immediately print out the confirmation page and obtain teacher approval from the teacher whose class you will be missing. This is the student’s

pass to attend.

For more info from the College/Career Center, please visit the College/Career Center webpage at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/careercenter/

Debbie Prochnow

College/Career Coordinator

INFORMATION FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE: On October 13th (Columbus Day) – COUNSELING OPEN HOUSE: When visiting your child at school, please come

by the counseling office to get information about college entrance exams, college placement exams, and how to use

Family Connection, especially in the college search process.

On October 14th – 1st Annual ALL-SCHOOL College Night: The evening begins at 6 pm in the gymnasium with a

presentation for all students and their parents who would like information about the NCAA Clearing House. Learn about how to market yourself to coaches and what steps are needed to play sports in college. Then, at 7 pm, we have grade

level specific presentations for students and their families. In the cafeteria, our 9th and 10th graders will be meeting with the representative from Towson University to hear a presentation on “What Colleges are

Looking for in Students.” Our 11th graders will be meeting in the media center with the representative from McDaniel College to help you know “How to Find the Right Fit.” Seniors are also strongly encouraged

to come to this evening event because we will have counselor support in computer labs to assist with the

college application process. Come get your questions answered, so you will be extremely productive during the upcoming three-day weekend.

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PSAT REGISTRATION: This year, the PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 15th at all Montgomery County

High Schools. Students in grade 10 will take the PSAT at NO COST and students in Grade 9 will take a free practice test as well. For juniors who take the official PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), the fee is $14. The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT Reasoning Test. It is administered only once during the school year and consists of two 25-minute critical reading sections, one 30-minute math section, and one 30-minute writing skills section. Only

students who take the official PSAT/NMSQT in their JUNIOR year will be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholarship Program or the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program. Registration for juniors will take place in early October. Juniors who do not sign up to take the official PSAT/NMSQT will take a practice ACT called the PLAN at NO COST. Students should listen up for morning announcements for more information as we get closer to the date. The score results for the PSAT and the PLAN will be given to students in mid- December.

ACCUPLACER Diagnostic: During the first semester, seniors who have not scored a 550 or above on a SAT

section or 24 or higher on an ACT section will take the ACCUPLACER Diagnostic test. Montgomery College, along with more than 1,200 postsecondary institutions in the United State, including almost all Maryland community

colleges and most Maryland state universities, uses the ACCUPLACER to assess students’ readiness for college-

level, credit-bearing courses. Placement tests such as the ACCUPLACER should be considered high stakes, similar to the ACT and SAT, since they can result in students being required to take developmental courses

which require additional tuition, time, and effort.

ACES ACES (Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success) had a strong first year at Watkins Mill High School and is looking

forward to the 2014-2015 school year! The ACES program is a collaborative effort between MCPS, Montgomery College

and the Universities at Shady Grove. There is an ACES Academic Coach, Dinécia Pierre-Louis, at Watkins Mill High School

working with qualified 11th and 12th grade students to provide individualized support while completing high school and navigating through the college entrance process. ACES assists students with getting into the college of their choice and if they choose to attend Montgomery College and transition to earn a four-year degree through the Universities at Shady

Grave, continuous support will be provided. Parents of 11th and 12th grade ACES students are invited to attend the Kick- Off event on September 18th, at 5:15 in the cafeteria followed by Back to School Night at 7:00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pierre-Louis at Dinecia_PierreLouis@mcpsmd.org or at the counseling office at (301) 840-3970.

Thank you.

Dinecia Pierre-Louis

ACES Academic Coach WMHS

Dinecia_PierreLouis@mcpsmd.org

(301) 840-3970

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ATHLETIC NEWS

The falls sports season kicked off on Wednesday, August 13th with teams conducting their first day of tryouts. Contests begin on Friday, September 5th with the first Football game at Home against Frederick HS to kick-off the fall season.

This event will debut our new stadium field and scoreboard! The Athletic Department would like to thank all of the parents and supporters for making the stadium renovation project a success! Please check the WM athletic website for

team information www.watkinsmillathletics.org.

Team members are still needed for Cross Country, Girls’ Tennis, Golf, JV Field Hockey, and JV Girls’ Volleyball. Students who are interested can see Mr. Spears, Athletic Director, for team information and required paperwork.

Please welcome the New Coaches for the 2014-15 season:

Jackie Krampf Varsity Girls Volleyball

My name is Jackie Krampf and I am the new Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach. I have been involved in the local volleyball

community for over 16 years as a club coach with MVSA (Montgomery Village Sports Association). I had competed on a

Women’s USAV team for over 20 years and coached both JV Girls and Boys at Magruder High School. I am highly

involved with USAV Volleyball, currently serving as the Jr Girls Administrator and Girls Tournament Chair for the

Chesapeake Region. I am excited to be at Watkins Mill High School this season. I love the game of volleyball and hope

to bring a new passion for volleyball to the program.

Mellissa Brigham JV Field Hockey

My name is Melissa Brigham and I am the new JV Field Hockey Coach. I am a speech-language pathologist at Forest Oak

Middle School, Summit Hall ES, and Watkins Mill ES. This is my first year coaching, however, I was a 4-year varsity

starter in high school and made various all-league teams my sophomore, junior, and senior years. I hope to bring new

knowledge about the game, instill determination to excel and improve upon skills, as well as incite excitement for the

game.

Martha Patton Girls Tennis

My name is Martha Patton and I am the new Girls’ Varsity Tennis Coach. I am a Special Ed. Paraeducator at Watkins Mill

High School. I played tennis competitively throughout high school and won 2nd Place in my hometown's Mayor's Cup

Tennis Tournament. My goal this season, as the Girl's Coach, is to help create a love for the game of tennis as well

as encourage my team to elevate their skills and personal goals as athletes and teammates.

Bryant Adams Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track

My name is Bryant Adams and I have 10 years of coaching on the College and High School Levels. I have coached at

Temple University, The College of New Jersey, Loyola University of Baltimore, Bowie State University, Central High

School and Frederick Douglass High School. I also have 12 years of officiating experience with cross-country, indoor and

outdoor track and field meets.

I hope to bring an attitude of continued success to the Cross Country and Track and Field Programs. The expectation

for every athlete and none athlete to go to college, or some form of higher education, to better themselves, family and

people around them.

I live in Frederick with my wife Patrice and four children, Bryant Jr. (BJ), Amori, Janet and Journee. My hobbies are

riding and working on motorcycles, flag football, and enjoying spending time with my family. My favorite football team is

the Washington Redskins.

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Aleja Houston JV Cheerleading

My name is Aleja Houston and I am a currently coaching the junior varsity cheerleading team. This is my first year

coaching with MCPS, but I have been coaching for almost 5 years. I have coached girls ranging from ages 5-18 years

old. I have been a competitive cheerleader as well as a recreational cheerleader throughout both high school & college.

In high school I was voted most improved being the first student to become a varsity captain as a sophomore and I was

voted in college most team spirit. What I hope to bring to Watkins Mill is a sense school spirit to the junior varsity

cheerleading program so that they can begin to participate in the MC Junior varsity competition. I am a mother of a 2

year old girl, I'm from Pittsburgh Pa, and I'm a diehard Pittsburg Steelers fan!

Kelly Stief Allied Sports Facilitator

My name is Kelly Stief and I’m the Allied Sports Facilitator. During the day, I teach 9th grade autism resource sport. I

graduated from Magruder HS, where I threw for the track team. I’m quite excited to be facilitating Allied Sports, to

combine my love for students with special needs with my passion for sports. When I’m not at school, I love running 5K

races, playing softball, and cheering on the 1st place Baltimore Orioles!

Raienne Oliver Swim & Dive

Hi, my name is Raienne Oliver. I am currently an Algebra and Alternative Support teacher at Julius West Middle School,

previously I taught at Bannockburn Elementary School. This will be my 6th year of teaching in the county. I am a

Montgomery County native, as I went to Magruder HS, and then completed my undergraduate at Salisbury University. I

currently am finishing up my graduate school program at Hood College in Mathematics Education.

I have been coaching swimming since the wee age of ten, and have not stopped since! I swam for Upper County and

coached at Manor Woods for seven years in the MCSL league. I then coached at Lakewood Country Club for a summer

season. I have coached clinics with RMSC, JFD, and TIBU. I have been swimming since I could crawl, swam in high

school, and did not stop until after college. I swam for Salisbury University and was named MVP and CAC Athlete of the

Week amongst other awards.

I am looking forward to working with the Watkins Mill community and bringing enthusiasm, hard work and my expertise

to the swim and dive team! My husband and I have a five month old daughter and an active dog…both bound to be

swimmers!

Tony Maturana JV Football

My name is Tony Maturana and I am the new Junior Varsity Football coach. I am also a new Mathematics teacher at

Watkins Mill High School, transferring from Montgomery Village Middle School. I am a graduate of Rockville High School

were I lettered in Football and Wrestling. After high school I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and then earned

my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Alabama. I am hoping to help Watkins Mill Football win a State

Championship and mentor student athletes as they transition to the next stage of their lives.

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Wilber Diaz JV Boys Soccer

Hello my name is Wilber Brian Diaz and I am the new JV Boys’ Soccer coach for the 2014 season. I've volunteered the

past two years as the goalie coach for both JV and varsity and I currently work for Brit-Am Soccer Academy working with

kids of all ages(2-18). I am an alumni of Watkins Mill, graduated in 2007, and played all four years in high school under

Coach Heckert. I've played two years at Montgomery College, receiving some top awards playing goalie. I was runner

up All American 2010, All-Region 2011, and All Maryland Junior College Second Team 2011. My goals for the season are

to prepare the JVs boys for the varsity level, develop smart soccer players on and off the field, and make sure they are

focused in the classroom as well as on the soccer field. I'm hoping for a fun and successful season with the team. I

hope these young men learn and become more passionate about the game and believe that hard work pays off for

anything they want to accomplish in life. Besides soccer, I also watch football and I'm huge fan of the Tampa Bay

Buccaneers.

Fall Home Openers!!! Get ready to cheer on the Wolverines!!!

Football 9/5/14 Frederick at Watkins Mill 6:30pm Tennis 9/5/14 Rockville at Watkins Mill 3:30pm

JV Soccer 9/6/14 Rockville at Watkins Mill Girls 10am/Boys 12pm

Field Hockey 9/8/14 Springbrook at Watkins Mill Var 3:30pm/JV 5pm Volleyball 9/8/14 Damascus at Watkins Mill JV 5:30pm/Var 6:30pm

Boys Soccer 9/10/14 Quince Orchard at Watkins Mill JV 5pm/Var 7pm Girls Soccer 9/12/14 Whitman at Watkins Mill JV 5pm/Var 7pm

What Do Students and Parents Need to Know?

Helpful Information for Student-Athletes and Parents

(The following information is placed on the MCPS Athletics web page)

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/

Required Forms Students must complete and submit the following forms to the coach prior to participating in practices or tryouts. These forms are available at the school from either the coach or athletic director, or forms may be found on-line at the MCPS

website.

• Pre-participation Physical Evaluation. The Pre-participation Physical Evaluation is valid for one year from the date of the exam, and covers participation for all sports within that time period. Students submit only the last page to the school/coach (Clearance Form). Schools keep the form on file.

• Emergency Medical Card. This form must be submitted for each sport in which the student wishes to participate.

• Student-Parent Participation Contract and Parent Permission Form. The form includes information that

student-athletes and parents are required to review, including reference to the Health/Safety section of the MCPS Athletics website. This form must be submitted for each sport in which the student wishes to participate and is available

in Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese.

• Consent Form – ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing. All student-athletes must undergo baseline testing at least once every two years. This form indicates that the parent and student are aware of the purpose of baseline testing and that they consent for their child to undergo baselines testing.

• MPSSAA Concussion Awareness Form. This form indicates that the parent and student-athlete have received information regarding concussions.

• Pre-participation Head Injury/Concussion Reporting Form. This form indicates whether the student has

previously suffered a concussion.

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• Transportation Form. This form is applicable whenever students are transported to games in cars. The coach of the

team will provide this form if it is necessary for that sport. • Proof of Medical Insurance. This form is only required for football.

Information Important information regarding athletic participation, health and safety, and eligibility is included in the following

sources, all of which are obtainable from the school and/or the MCPS Athletics website:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics. • Student Information. This document includes four pages from the MCPS High School Athletics Handbook regarding a

wide range of information affecting student-athletes, including eligibility, transfer rule, ejections, drug policies, attendance, etc.

• Health and Safety. Parents and students are required to review the Health/Safety section of the MCPS Athletics

website. The information included in this section is very important to the safety and welfare of students. • Student’s Rights and Responsibilities. Distributed to all students early in the school year. Includes criteria for

participation and school system rules and regulations. Available in the main office of the school. • Student-Parent Athletic Participation Information. Provides information on athletic participation including eligibility requirements. Available on the MCPS Athletics website or the athletic director.

Ticket Prices/Admissions Information regarding ticket prices and season ticket options may be found in the Events section on the MCPS Athletics website.

Extracurricular Activity Fee (ECA)

Students who are selected to participate on MCPS athletic teams must pay an extracurricular activities fee p rior to

competing in the first contest. The ECA fee is $30.00 per year and covers all extracurricular activities for the year. Information is sent home to students during the summer. Additional ECA fee information can be found by searching Extracurricular Activity Fee on the MCPS home page or the Parents/Student section of the MCPS Athletics website.

Sportsmanship Sportsmanship is a primary mission of the MCPS interscholastic athletics program. MCPS has a comprehensive

Sportsmanship Award Program in which parents and spectators are included in game ratings that ultimately decide

schools and teams that win Sportsmanship Awards. Information regarding the MCPS Sportsmanship can be found on the

General Information for Parents page of the MCPS Athletics website. Sportsmanship fundamentals include:

• Fan support should be positive, respectful, and appropriate to a high school setting.

• Parents discuss issues and concerns with coaches at appropriate times. Avoid times immediately before or after games.

Appointments are best. • Spectators realize that officials must make judgment calls that are invariably disliked by one half of the fans. Accepting

unfavorable calls by officials can be important learning opportunity for students.

News from the IB Office September 2014

Despite the fact that we’ve just barely begun the 2014-2015 school year, IB Examination Registration,

which must be complete by early November, will soon be formally underway and will continue through

the end of October. Next week, students in all IB classes will receive a full array of registration materials

in their respective IB classes. Unlike Advanced Placement Examinations for which we register students

in the spring, the May 2015 IB Examination Session registration must be completed in the fall.

IB Examinations are sent to examiners all over the world, and fall registration enables the IBO to secure

varied and qualified examiners to handle all worldwide registrants. For all students in the full IB

Diploma Program, the IB Career-Related Certificate Program, or in a TESTING LEVEL IB course,

registering for the formal examination is a school and county expectation. Although the formal

examinations do require payment of fees for both IB Diploma/IBCC students as well as IB Course

students, our school, county, and state will support families who have documented financial need

enabling all WMHS students to fully capitalize on the benefits of taking an IB course. The following

courses are TESTING LEVEL IB courses. If your son or daughter is in any of the following IB courses,

please look for the IB registration papers within the next school week.

IB English 2 (12th)

IB Spanish 5/6/7 --- we encourage our students to continue language study and to take

the formal examination in 12th grade. Thus, testing in this subject depends on the grade

level.

IB French 5/6 --- we encourage our students to continue language study and to take the

formal examination in 12th grade. Thus, testing in this subject depends on the grade

level.

IB History 2 (12th)

IB Psychology

IB Environmental Systems

IB Biology 2 (12th)

IB Physics 2 (12th)

IB Chemistry

IB Mathematical Studies

IB Mathematics SL

IB Theatre Arts 2 (12th)

IB Visual Arts 2 (12th)

News from the Science Department Engaging, inspiring and challenging students in the world of Science

We welcome Ms. Laura Davis to the Science Department. She will be teaching Pre IB Biology

and Honors Environmental Science in room C203.

Returning staff: Mr. Reese, Science RT Physics and Hon. Environmental

Dr. Brown Hon. Environmental and Chemistry

Mr. Hilburger Biology and Physical Science

Ms. Ciliberti Astronomy, Biology and Forensics

Ms. Miller Biology and Anatomy

Mr. O’Connor Hon. and IB Environmental

Ms. Leecost Hon. Environmental and Pre IB Biology

Mr. Saucedo IB and Pre IB Chemistry

Ms. Wilkinson IB and Pre IB Biology

Ms. Willard IB and Pre IB Biology

Mr. Naylor Biology and Horticulture

Mr. Stein Physical Science and Environmental

Ms. Bennett Biology

Attention students: Do not wait to see your teacher for clarification or help. Their office hours

have been posted on edline as well as in the classroom. Do not allow yourself to get behind.

Help is always available.

Opportunities and announcements including internships and scholarships will once again be

posted on the science bulletin board in the second floor D hall way. Stop by and check it out

from time to time. You can also go to https:twitter.com/STEteam1 for opportunities in Science,

Technology and Engineering. These include competitions, events, internships, contests and

volunteer opportunities.

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EDLINE UPDATE – Families new to Watkins Mill High School will want to activate their edline account. Information was mailed home on August 25 from our central office regarding activation. If you do not receive your code, please email Edward_W_Graf@mcpsmd.org An activated Edline account will allow you to:

Check your child’s latest grades and see missing work See the status of credits for graduation Receive email alerts when new grades are posted Receive emails with school or class information

View team and club activities

Email your child’s teachers

View upcoming assessments

Our Watkins Mill HS website has a link on the right hand side for edline, and there is also a “how to activate my

edline account guide” there as well. Here are two important url’s: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/ www.edline.net

PARKING PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Parking permits will be available the first week of school. Any student who

is eligible and does not have a financial obligation may pick up a parking application at the Financial Office.

Completed applications must be signed by a parent and accompanied with cash or a check for $37.50 and returned to

the Financial Office. Please make checks payable to Watkins Mill H.S. Vehicles without current parking permits can

expect to be ticketed after September 5, 2014. Cars that are ticketed (warned) more than three times may be towed at

the owner’s expense.

FREE AND REDUCED MEALS: Students may qualify for free or reduced price meals based on family size

and gross income. Students qualifying for free or reduced price meals must complete an Application for Free and

Reduced- Price Meals. Students who were eligible for FARMS during the 2013-2014 school year are eligible to

receive free or reduced-price meals until October 7, 2014. So please, re-submit your FARMS form before

October 7. As of October 7th unless you have re-submitted your form, your student will not be eligible to

receive free or reduced lunch. Even if students do not plan on eating school lunch, completing this application

may open up access to scholarships and other financial supports. Forms will be sent home on the first day

of school, or an online application can be found at:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv/farms/application.shtm

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MEDIA CENTER NEWS:

Welcome to the Watkins Mill Media Center

The Media Center staff (Ms. Bourgeois, the Media Specialist – center and Ms. Damren, the Media Assistant – right) welcome our new staff Ms. Phoebe Su (left). She comes to us from Loiederman Middle School. This is her 6th year at MCPS.

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A NOTE FROM OUR PTSA PRESIDENT – SUSAN YOUNG Welcome back to school! I hope your students have settled back into new routines. The Watkins Mill PTSA is ready

for another great year!

Have YOU joined the PTSA yet? Bring your checkbook to Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18 and stop by the PTSA table! We'll have forms available and you can sign up very easily. Or, go to the WMHS website to sign up and join. You can join online or print out a form and send it in:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/ptsa/

And remember, your PTSA membership is a joint membership with the Booster Club! By joining, you can take an active role in your child's education and support our school. For seniors to be eligible for PTSA scholarships at the end of the year, they must be members of the PTSA.

Do you want to learn more about what's happening at WMHS and the PTSA? Be sure to mark your calendar

for our first meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm in the media center. Find out everything you need to know about life at Watkins Mill!

See you at Back to School Night!

Go 'Rines!

Susan Young

PTSA President

BOOSTER CLUB

Welcome to our new Wolverine students and families. We are excited for the energy you will bring to The Mill. Watkins

Mill High School PTSA and Booster Club, look forward to your input of ideas, time, and talent through active membership

and participation.

The WMHS Booster Club is an all school organization supporting our Wolverine athletic teams, theater and music

programs, and extra-curricular activities (ECA) clubs. We raise funds and coordinate volunteers for numerous school events through concessions, spirit wear, the annual Mike Tyler Wrestling Tournament, our Silent Auction Gala, Mulch Sale, Golf Outing, and the March to the Mill Sports Camp. We need new Wolverine parent volunteers and leaders every year to replace graduating parents. Through participation you will learn and continue our tradition of success. We offer a joint Family PTSA/Booster Club membership @ $30. Individual memberships are also available. Get details and join online: http://watkinsmillboosterclub.blogspot.com/. You can also complete the membership form found further

in this newsletter or at the Booster Club link on the school web site and return to the school office.

The Booster Club meets the first Monday school day of the month. The next Booster Club meeting is Monday, September 8th @ 7:00PM in the Media Center. We will have introductions and go over the schedule events for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. We invite all parents, students, and school staff interested in learning more about your Booster Club to join us.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18th. We will have

membership sign up and spirit wear tables so remember your checkbooks!

Please remember to scroll down for more info on Membership. Thanks for your support.

Go ‘Rines!!!

Lisa Rishell, Booster Club President Mobile: 240-888-5358 Email: lisarishell@gmail.com

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MARCH TO THE MILL COUNSELOR SSL HOURS

March to the Mill counselors:

If you would like to get SSL hours for your work at the camp this summer, please complete the form that you will find here (https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/560-51.pdf). There will be a manila envelope marked “March to the Mill” in the in-box on the credenza in the main office at Watkins Mill. Place your completed form in that envelope by September 19.

Please spread the word that next year's camp will run June 15 – July 3, will be held on the Watkins Mill High

School campus, and will feature a different sport every day.

Thanks again for your great work this summer. I hope you will consider joining us again next summer.

Go to http://marchtothemill.blogspot.com/ for camp updates, information, and photos

Click here for the SSL form

NEWS FROM THE HEATLH ROOM/WELLNESS CENTER Welcome back to Watkins Mill! I am excited to be back at the Mill this school year working with your students. We have

some very exciting things happening with health and wellness.

MEDICATIONS: First I would like to remind you that if your student needs any medication during the school day, either over the counter or prescription, a medication administration form is available from the health room or on the MCPS web page for parents: forms, (MCPS 525-13). Parents and physicians must sign this form prior to the student having medication in the health room. Students are not allowed to carry medication on their person during the school day without permission.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Second, I would like to remind you that we need to have current contact phone numbers for parents/guardians/designated emergency contact personnel. Students may become ill or injured during the school

day and parents will need to be notified. Please call or email the main school office or health room with changes to this

information.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER: Third, I would like to say a little bit about the School Based Wellness Center that has opened here at Watkins Mill last year. The Wellness Center is a partnership between Montgomery

County Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery County Public Schools. Services provided will include physical, mental and emotional care and resources/referrals for WMHS students and their school age

siblings. Staff includes a medical doctor, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, certified medical technicians, mental health professional and counselors. Students must enroll in the program and parents/guardians will need to

complete and sign the enrollment form prior to a student’s pa rticipation/receival of services. (This form may be

picked up at school in the health room, wellness center, guidance office or main office. You can also download a copy found on the WMHS website link: wellness center. PLEASE TURN IN THE COMPLETE FORMS TO THE

HEALTH ROOM.) We offer some walk-in clinic services, sports physical exams, hearing and vision screening, lab and diagnostic testing, immunizations, group therapy, one-on-on counseling and after school programs/clubs for

students and parents.

Please feel free to contact Liza Montengro or myself with any questions or concerns regarding the health room or

Health and Wellness Center at Watkins Mill High School.

Have a very safe and healthy school year.

Nancy Caruso, RN/SCHN 301-840-3954.

Liza Montenegro, Site Coordinator 240-406-1545

Wellness Center Summer

Watkins Mill Wellness Center News

Dance Program

Past program participants from the AFFIRM and Divine Divas group took part in a week long

dance workshop led by choreographers from the ClancyWorks Dance Company. The youth

traveled to The Studio of Dance in Montgomery Village and learned an extensive Hip Hop routine

and Latin dance for 2 hour sessions. The group was also made up of Gaithersburg High School

Wellness Center students who shared a similar interest in dance.

Art Program

The Summer Art program was a week-long studio workshop in which the participants navigated

through their own artistic production process, from brainstorming to a finished artwork. The

group worked out their ideas through thumbnail sketches and colored roughs. Those color

drafts were then transferred onto large canvases.

Fitness Program

Past program participants from several of the after school program participated in a fitness group

with Youth Development Specialist, Frankie White. The youth worked on their strength training

and stamina throughout the week to prepare them for fall tryouts occurring in mid-August. The

youth enjoyed having time to work on their fitness goals in a safe space.

Incoming 9th Grade Program

In the month of July the staff at the Wellness Center facilitated a summer program for incoming

9th graders. Youth Development Specialists, Juan Toscano and Frankie White welcomed the new

students to the school with a 3 week program to better prepare them for the academic school

year. During the summer program the youth would participate in a 2 hour curriculum session,

followed by 2 hours of fitness/recreation.

New School Year Programs 2014-2015

Staff at the Wellness Center are preparing to kick start their after school programs. The programs

will be held after school and are free. Students should expect to meet new people, learn about

themselves and those around them while working with Youth Development Specialists to tackle the

new school year.

Be Yourself (Tuesday and Thursday) - consists of fun interactive sessions that focus on goal

setting, leadership skills and teambuilding for students. It is a co-ed group which promotes

building a strong sense of self and overall positive well-being.

AFFIRM (Tuesday OR Wednesday) - works with young ladies to help them develop healthy ways

of valuing themselves and learning how to embrace their powerful attributes. AFFIRM aspires to

build self-confidence, self-worth, and a sense of accomplishment.

AMEN (Tuesday OR Wednesday) – is a brotherhood where young men have a healthy and safe

place to express themselves concerning real life issues, such as how to resolve conflicts, how to

handles negative peer pressure, and setting and pursing personal goals.

Come by the Wellness Center for more information. We are located in Room D104 or call us at

240-406-1540

Family Gathering

A Wellness Center Monthly Family Gathering

Who:

Parents and/or Guardians of

Watkins Mill High School Students!

What:

A FREE monthly gathering that meets the first Wednesday of every

month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. When:

October 1, 2014

November 5, 2014, December 3, 2014

January 7, 2015

Where: Watkins Mill Media Center

Why:

Come meet other parents and school staff to learn, have fun and

win prizes!

*Dinner and childcare provided

Come learn about your child’s

school

Learn about parent/child communication

Learn about WC services and programs !

If you would like to receive more information please contact Judy Christian or Martha

Mercado at the Wellness Center located in room D104

Watkins Mill

High School Number/A mou

nt

Judy Christian jchristian@identity-youth.org 240-482-7574

Martha Mercado mmercado@identity-youth.org 240-671-3013

KUDOS TO STUDENT, SANDRA PUETATE

This summer I was selected to participate in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) R2L NextGen Program.

My application stood out among the 200 applications that were submitted nationwide. The review committee selected

me because of my commitment to leadership, interest in civic engagement and desire to give back to my community.

I participated in an exciting, hands-on experience in Washington, DC. Together with thirty-nine of my peers, I explored

the Nation’s Capital by walking the halls of congress, visiting historic monuments, and meeting key Latino leaders who

are making a difference in their community.

We met many Congress members including Joaquin Castro and Grace Napolitano. We also had the opportunity to meet

and speak with Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans

Alejandra Ceja, CEO of CHCI Esther Aguilera, and Housing and Urban Development secretary Julian Castro, to name a

few.

Making friends from so many states like California, Arizona, Texas, and New York was quite amazing! I was the only

person from Maryland, and together with two fellow Virginians, we represented the D.C. Metro Area. We shared our

experiences as young adults in our communities as well as how we can become better leaders. This was one of the most

challenging and rewarding weeks that I will never forget. I am extremely grateful for Mrs. Prochnow, Ms. Young, and

Mrs. Wright for encouraging me to apply to such an awesome program.

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How to Receive Emergency Information from MCPS MCPS parents can receive emergency information from the school system in a variety of ways including MCPS QuickNotes, Alert MCPS, Twitter, the MCPS website, MCPS TV, and a recorded telephone information line. Please visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergenc y for more information on how to keep in touch with Montgomery County Public Schools and stay informed in times of emergencies.

Cómo Recibir Información de Emergencia de MCPS

Los padres de estudiantes de MCPS pueden recibir información del sistema escolar en casos de emergencia de varias maneras incluyendo MCPS QuickNotes, Alert MCPS, Twitter, el sitio de Internet de MCPS, MCPS TV

y la línea de información con mensajes grabados. Para más información de cómo mantenerse en contacto con

Montgomery County Public Schools y mantenerse informado durante emergencias visite

www.montgomer yschoolsmd.org/emergenc y.

ACTIVITY BUS NEWS! – Watkins Mill will be running an activity bus Monday through Thursday’s. This will

assist our students who participate in High School Plus, as well as those that are staying for any school -related activities. Please take advantage of this important enhancement to our school day. Busses will start on Tuesday, September 2. They will leave WMHS at approx. 4:10 pm.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The main office is in need of parent volunteers to assist the office by answering phones, greeting visitors, and

special projects the office is currently working on. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sue Brown in the main office, 301-840-5306.

K&K INSURANCE GROUP BROCHURE/INSURANCE – On the first day of school, student health insurance brochures from K&K Insurance Group were distributed. More information and additional explanations of their insurance program can be found at their website: http://www.kandkinsurance.com/sites/K12Voluntary/Pages/Home.aspx

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RIDE ON BUS INFORMATION

The Montgomery County Transit bus system (Ride On) provides free rides for Montgomery County residents between 5 to

18 years old with a student ID or Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Card.

Kids Ride Free (KRF) from 2 to 8 pm weekdays year round

* This is a big help to families for after school activities

* This includes Metro buses in Montgomery County The Card can also be used as a regular SmarTrip Card outside KRF hours by adding value to the cards

* Stored value on the card can be used on Ride On, Metrobus, and MetroRail

* Monthly Passes ($11) and Summer Passes ($18) for “unlimited” Ride On use can be purchased at steep discounts and

added to the card General Information

* Cards can be purchased for $2 at any Montgomery County Library, TRiPS Stores, and the Montgomery County

Treasury Office

* Select Schools are now also selling the cards; check our website for the current list

(http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/current_events.html)

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WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Parents:

Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting

October 3, 2014 through March 19, 2015 WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL will have the

opportunity to earn cash through Giant A+ School Rewards Program.

All you have to do is:

Log on to www.giantfood.com/aplus select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online

using your Giant Card

OR

Return this form to school with your child and include your Giant Card Number

(13-DIGITS)______________________, Last Name ____________________________ and

telephone number________________________

NEW THIS YEAR: If you registered your card last year, you DO NOT need to re-register this year.

You can visit the website to verify correct school assignment. Also, don’t forget to

encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. It could mean more Cash for our

school.

After you register your card, each shopping trip at Giant using your Giant Card earns CASH

for our school. Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the Giant

website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your

grocery receipt and online when you create an account at www.giantfood.com. Our school

will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can be used for any of our

school’s educational needs.

Phone numbers may not be used to designate. If you do not know your 13-digit Giant CARD number, call the

Card Hotline at 1-877-366-2668 and select OPTION #2

WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL

Queridos Padres:

Bienvenidos al comienzo de un nuevo año escolar y un año de Recompensas Escolares A+.

Comenzando el 3 de octubre de 2014 hasta el 19 de marzo de 2015 WATKINS MILL HIGH

SCHOOL tendrá la oportunidad de ganar dinero con el Programa Recompensas Escolares

A+ de Giant.

Esto es todo lo que tiene que hacer:

Vaya a www.giantfood.com/aplus seleccione CUSTOMER REGISTRATION para

registrarse en línea usando su tarjeta Giant Card

O

Su hijo puede llevar este formulario a la escuela e incluya su número de Giant Card

(13 dígitos) ___________________, Apellido ______________________ y número de teléfono

________________________

NUEVO ESTE AÑO: Si usted registró su tarjeta el año pasado, NO necesita registrarla otra vez

este año. Puede visitar el sitio web para verificar la escuela asignada. También, recuerde

decirles a amigos y familiares que hagan lo mismo. Esto puede dar más dinero a nuestra

escuela.

Después de registrar su tarjeta, cada vez que vaya a comprar en Giant usando su Giant

Card va a ganar DINERO para nuestra escuela. Cada mes, la cantidad de DINERO

acumulado será actualizada en el sitio web de Giant. Puede monitorear la cantidad de

puntos que gana para nuestra escuela al mirar su recibo de compra y en el sitio web

cuando crea una cuenta en http://www.giantfood.com. Nuestra escuela recibirá un

cheque al final del programa. El dinero se puede usar para cualquiera de las necesidades

educacionales de nuestra escuela.

*Números de teléfono no se pueden usar para designar. Si no sabe si número de Giant Card de 13 dígitos, llama al

1-877-366-2668 y selecciona la OPCIÓN #2

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IMPORTANT DATES:

September 1

Holiday – Labor Day – School Closed

September 2

HS Plus Begins 2:20 – 4:00

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

Marching Band Wolverines participating in the Gaithersburg Parade @ 1:00 pm

September 3

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

September 4

HS Plus, 2:20 – 4:00

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

Neelsville MS Back-to-School Night

GO - Rockville, Northwood, Seneca Valley and Watkins Mill at Falls Road Golf Course 3:30 pm

September 5

Pep Rally!!

GTE - Rockville at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm

VB – G - Watkins Mill at Einstein JV 5:30 pm/V 6:30 pm

FB – V - Frederick at Watkins Mill 6:30 pm (Home Game!)

September 6

GSO – JV - Rockville at Watkins Mill JV 10 am

BSO- JV - Rockville at Watkins Mill JV 12 pm

September 8

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday BOOSTER CLUB MEETING, 7:00 pm, Media Center FH - Springbrook at Watkins Mill V 3:30 pm/JV 5 pm

GO - Watkins Mill, Paint Branch, Wheaton and Seneca Valley at Laytonsville Golf Course 3:30 pm

TEN – G - Watkins Mill at Clarksburg 3:30 pm

VB – G - Damascus at Watkins Mill JV 5:30 pm/V 6:30 pm

September 9

HS Plus Day, 2:20 – 4:00 pm

Activity busses run Tues/Thurs.

Underclass Student Picture Day – during English class

September 10

Underclass Student Picture Day – during English class Activity busses run Tues/Thurs.

HS Plus Day, 2:20 – 4:00 pm

GO - (Montgomery County) MCPS Girls Match #3 at Laytonsville Golf Course 3 pm

CC - Watkins Mill at Damascus 3:30 pm

FH - Watkins Mill at Churchill V 5 pm/JV 3:30 pm

TEN – G - Magruder at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm

BSO - Quince Orchard at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5 pm

GSO - Watkins Mill at Quince Orchard V 7 pm/JV 5 pm

VB – G - Wheaton at Watkins Mill JV 5:30 pm/V 6:30 pm

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September 11

HS Plus, 2:20 – 4:00

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

MVMS Back-to-School Night

September 12

TEN – G - Seneca Valley at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm

VB – G - Watkins Mill at Northwood JV 3:30 pm/V 4:30 pm

BSO - Watkins Mill at Whitman V 7 pm/JV 5 pm

FB - Watkins Mill at Gaithersburg 6:30 pm

GSO- Whitman at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5 pm

September 13

ACT Administered

George B. Thomas Registration, 8:30 – 11:00 am

FB - JV - Watkins Mill at Gaithersburg 10 am

September 15

BSO - Wheaton at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5 pm

FH - Watkins Mill at Whitman V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm

September 16

VT1

HS Plus, 2:20 – 4:00

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

CC - Kennedy, Rockville and Magruder at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm

GO - Watkins Mill, Kennedy, Wheaton and Northwood at Northwest Park Golf Club 3:30 pm

GSO - Wheaton at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5 pm

September 17

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

GO - (Montgomery County) MCPS Girls Match #4 at Laytonsville Golf Course 3 pm

TEN – G - Watkins Mill at Kennedy 3:30 pm

FH - Poolesville at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm

September 18

VT2

HS Plus, 2:20 – 4:00

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

College Information Night for Seniors, Media Center, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

WMHS Back-to-School Night for Parents, Auditorium, 7:00 pm

September 19

FH - Watkins Mill at Damascus V 3:30 pm/JV 5 pm

TEN - Watkins Mill at Northwest 3:30 pm

VB – G - Poolesville at Watkins Mill JV 5:30 pm/V 6:30 pm

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September 20

George B. Thomas – OPENING DAY, 8:30 am to 11:00 am FB – JV Watkins Mill vs. Wheaton (at BLAIR HS) 10 am, JV 10 am/V 2 pm (Double Header!)

BSO - Blake at Watkins Mill V 12 pm/JV 10 am

GSO - Watkins Mill at Blake V 12 pm/JV 10 am

September 22

GO - Blake, Kennedy and Watkins Mill at Northwest Park Golf Club 3:30 pm

FH - Blake at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm

September 23

VT3

HS Plus, 2:20 – 4:00

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

CC - Watkins Mill at Seneca Valley 3:30 pm

TEN – G - Gaithersburg at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm

VB – G - Northwest at Watkins Mill JV 5:30 pm/V 6:30 pm

September 24

EARLY RELEASE DAY

September 25

Rosh Hashanah – No School for students and teachers, Office Open\\

September 26

GO - Watkins Mill, Northwood and Blake at Rattlewood Golf Course 3:30 pm

TEN – G - Watkins Mill at Wheaton 3:30 pm

VB – G -Watkins Mill at Seneca Valley JV 3:30 pm/V 4:30 pm

FB - Damascus at Watkins Mill 6:30 pm

September 27

BSO – Clarksburg at Watkins Mill V 12 pm/JV at Clarksburg HS, 10 am

GSO – Clarksburg at Watkins Mill V 10 am/JV at Clarksburg HS, 12 pm

September 29

Activity Busses run Monday thru Thursday

NHS Induction, 6pm, Media Center GO - (Montgomery County) MCPS Coed District Tournament at Poolesville Golf Course 9 am shotgun (Rain Date TBA)

GSO - Watkins Mill at Rockville V 5 pm

FB – V - Damascus at Watkins Mill 5:30 pm

VB – G - Gaithersburg at Watkins Mill JV 5:30 pm/V 6:30 pm

BSO - Watkins Mill at Rockville V 7 pm

September 30

VT4

TEN – G - Northwood at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm

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IMPORTANT LINKS WMHS Website Home: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/

Athletics: http://www.watkinsmillathletics.org/

College/Career Monthly Newsletter: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/careercenter/ Calendar: http://coldfusion.mcps.k12.md.us/cfms/webteam/calendar/calendar.cfm?calendarID=watkinsmillhs Staff Directory: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/staff/directory.aspx Edline: www.edline.net Edline Assistance: Mitchell_Joy@mcpsmd.org

PTSA Information: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/ptsa/ Booster Club: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/boosters/boostersClub.aspx Lunch Pre-Payments: https://www.mylunchmoney.com/ Student Service Learning: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/ Bullying: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/230-35.shtm Free SAT/ACT Prep: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/hsi/testprep.shtm

News From “The Mill” will be published monthly on the news pages of the school website and Edline; emailed to all active

Edline accounts; and is available by hard copy in the main office. If you would like a copy emailed to your Inbox, please make sure that your Edline account is activated with your current email address.