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NEWS FROM “ THE MILL” April 1-30, 2015
Watkins Mill High School
10301 Apple Ridge Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
(301) 840-3959 FAX (301) 840-3980 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/
Message from Mr. Murphy
Prom & Graduation Update!
AP & IB Testing Info!
Important Dates
PTSA & Booster Too Much to List!
MESSAGE FROM MR. MURPHY, PRINCIPAL The last marking period is here and end of year activities are fast approaching! Spring sports are off to a slow start, as a result of the most recent snow and difficult field conditions. We are in the process of catching up from many missed practices and games, so please continue to check our website or Twitter to stay up-to-date on all rescheduled events. Spring Break begins this Friday, April 3, and school resumes on Monday, April 13. The weather did not stop one of our annual rites of spring, the annual mulch sale on March 21, sponsored by the hardworking parents of our Booster Club. This event raised thousands of dollars for school programs, scholarships, and our stadium renovation project. Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers, staff, students, and community members for your support of these events and special projects.
Later in April, please be sure to make plans to come to the theater as the O’Shea Players present: The Wiz, April 23, 24, at 7pm and April 25 at 2pm (matinee) and 7pm! Click here for more information.
Another important springtime event i s the junior and senior Prom, to be held on Friday, May 1 from 8:00 – 11:30 p.m. at the Marriott Washingtonian Center (R i o). Tickets are on sale at $ 6 0 per person. All financial obligations, including the cap and gown fee for seniors, must be paid before purchasing prom tickets. All prom information, including forms for early release on May 1, and guest forms (for individuals not attending Watkins Mill HS), will be given to students when purchasing a ticket and can be found here. Please note that due to budget constraints and low participation, there will be no Post-Prom event this year. In addition, as we approach Prom, students are busy coming up with creative ways to ask a date to Prom (a.k.a “Promposals”). While well-intended and clever, in some cases, these proposals have resulted in uncomfortable situations. As a result, I have written an Open Letter to students about these “Promposals,” urging students to think about new ways going about this school tradition. The letter can be found here. Testing updates: As you know, this is the first year of PARCC testing, for students enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and English 10. Additional information on PARCC testing can be found here.
The next round of PARCC testing will take place on April 23-24 for all students enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and English 10. Please note: there will be a special delayed opening schedule on April 23-24 to accommodate
testing. Only those students enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and English 10 need to report to school at the regular time for test administration. Remaining students not testing can report to school at 11:00 a.m. Please see scheduled below and at this link. AP and IB testing begin on May 4! Please note that the deadline for Advanced Placement (AP) exam registration has been extended until April 2 . Financial assistance is available to help families pay for the costs of taking AP exams, as the cost of AP exams should never be a reason for a student to not take an exam. All forms and the testing schedule can be found here. Taking the AP exam is an important college preparatory experience and a predictor of success in college and beyond, so we expect all students enrolled in AP courses take the exam. All students taking an AP exam will be participating in a pre-administration session on April 28 during the Village Time. At that time, students will be informed about details, times, and locations for testing, which begins on May 4.
AP/IB testing begins on May 4. The complete AP/IB testing schedule can be found here.
Attention Juniors! Don‘t forget to improve your test-taking skills for the SAT or ACT by prepping online
now with Kaplan test prep! Not only will completion of this online tool guarantee improved performance
on the SAT or ACT, but improving your score, you could be gaining access to thousands of dollars in college
scholarships. Students can prep afterschool in the media center with the Rec Zone and during spring break.
To get access, students need to access the internet by Google Chrome and then visit Kaplanatschool.com/WatkinsMill. Under “Kaplan’s Program Options and Pricing” select “SAT On Demand” or “ACT on Demand.” Once directed to the product page, click “Enroll Now.” On this page, “Your Cart,” you’ll see a box under “Order Summary.” Enter KAS2015SAT for SAT on Demand or KAS2015ACT for ACT On Demand. The ACT will be administered at Watkins Mill High School on April 18.
Attention Montgomery College Applicants: The ACCUPLACER Placement Test, normally administered at Montgomery College, will be administered here at Watkins Mill High School a g a i n this year. All seniors who applied and plan to go to Montgomery College for the fall semester must take this placement test. Watkins Mill High School will administer the test on April 2, students that applied by March 1st and are not currently enrolled in our ACES program will be notified regarding the testing time. Students who scored 550 and above on any portion of the SAT/24 and above on any part of the ACT are exempt from that portion of the ACCUPLACER Test. Please see Ms. Bodden or your counselor for additional information and questions.
Graduation on June 9 is about two months away! A few important reminders: - Financial obligations must be cleared in order to participate in all senior events,
including Prom and graduation. - Senior exams will be administered May 18-22. The last day for seniors is May 22. - There is a mandatory graduation rehearsal on June 8 at 12:00 p.m. followed by a senior
picnic. - Expectations for behavior (students, families, and guests in the audience) to make a
dignified, memorable ceremony are being emphasized. - Other items such as student dress, transportation to Constitution Hall, can be found in the senior
packet. - Charter bus transportation is available, also in the senior packet.
All of this information and more can be found in the Senior Packet, linked here.
Please visit the Senior Page on our website for copies of the senior packet, as well as additional details about senior events and graduation.
Also, for seniors: don‘t forget the many local scholarship opportunities available to our students. Many of the scholarships are made available by the generosity of our parent organizations, local elected officials, and business partners, including the PTSA and Booster Club; Senator Nancy King, the Montgomery Village Foundation, and more. Deadlines are fast approaching! Please see details about these scholarship opportunities and more here, or contact Ms. Prochnow in the Career Center for more information. Deadlines are fast approaching! The PTSA/Booster Club scholarship application is due on April 15 to Ms. Prochnow and can be found here.
Report cards will be issued (sent home with students) on April 14. Spring Break is from April 3-10, with stude n t s r e t u r n i n g f r o m S p r i n g B r e a k o n A p r i l 13 . Interims for the fourth marking period will be published on May 1 8 , or on May 5 for seniors. Please note that interim and attendance information is always available on Edline under homeroom.
Thank you for your support of our students and 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
Sincerely,
Scott W. Murphy, Principal
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS
Juniors should plan on attending the Montgomery County College Fair on Tuesday, April 21. This is one of the largest college fairs in the nation. Students interested in attending must bring in a completed parental permission slip and $5 to cover the expense of bus transportation to and from the Montgomery County Fair Grounds. Permission slips can be found in the College/Career Center or can be downloaded from the WMHS website homepage. The deadline for sign-ups is April 17.
Seniors are required to complete an online Senior Survey on Family Connection,
www.connection.naviance.com/wmhs to inform the counseling office of admissions decisions and to request your
final transcript. There is no fee for the final transcript and an envelope is not required. Only one final transcript
can be requested. Transcripts will be sent out by Mrs. Jacobson, the Registrar, in July. Deadline to complete the
online Survey is May 1. Students should see their counselor or Mrs. Prochnow for help/more info.
For additional information from the College/Career Center including information regarding scholarships, internships
and summer opportunities, check out the College/Career Center webpage,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/careercenter/, where you will also find the monthly
Newsletter.
Debbie Prochnow
College/Career Coordinator Watkins Mill High School 10301 Apple Ridge Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-840-3957
ATHLETIC NEWS: Boys Tennis
The Varsity Boys Tennis Team had their second straight division victory on 3/30/31 against Gaithersburg! It
was an intense match! Jason Herrera stepped up to 4th singles and won after he and his opponent split
sets! Thaddeus Kweme and Joel Asiamah won third doubles after a tie breaker! Congrats to Rodrigo Sandon
and Kani Manogaran on their singles wins and congrats to Miguel Romero and Mario Escalera Diaz and Michael
Castellano and Sagar Mali on their doubles wins!
Coach Keller
Track & Field The track team had a successful weekend at the Cougar Relays hosted by Quince Orchard on 3/28/15. The boys led by Michael Bonds placed 2nd, 300 hurdles. In the field events Billy Emerson and Neil Alban placed 2nd in the boys shot put relay. Billy also with Conner George placed 3rd in the boys discuss relay. Great job guys. On the girls side we had another successful outing as well. The Girls placed 1st in the 4x4, 2nd in the 4x8 and
3rd in the 4x2. Great job ladies.
Your Rines will compete next at Seneca Valley on 4/15/15. Please come out and support.
Girls Basketball
Congratulations to Danielle Durjon and Dominique Walker! Danielle was named Honorable Mention All Gazette
and Dominique was named First Team All Gazette for the 2014-15 Girls Basketball Season. Danielle has verbally
committed to Sacred Heart University to play women’s basketball in the fall. Danielle and Dominique are two
of the county’s leading scorers, both earning over a 1,000 points.
Reginald L. Spears, CAA Athletic Director Watkins Mill High School Office 301-840-3979 [email protected]
SSL NEWS:
Student Service Learning (SSL) Tips
Give a Little Time…Make a Big Difference
March 2015
Students achieve curricular objectives.
MCPS recognizes exceptional service contributions of students through the Superintendent’s SSL Award which recognizes the accumulation of 75 hours of service during middle school, and the Certificate of Meritorious Service which documents 260 or more SSL hours by the year of high school graduation. All qualifying documentation for these MCPS SSL awards is due to the SSL coordinator by the April deadline. Due to spring break this school year, the deadline is March 26, 2015. Mr. Spears will be accepting documentation for Certificate of Meritorious Service for the Class of 2015. The deadline is April 17, 2015. All documentation needed to satisfy SSL graduation requirements for the Class 2015 is due by Friday, May 22, 2015 (Last Day for Seniors).
The majority of SSL occurs in the official, nonprofit, tax exempt sector. For-profit assisted living facilities and for-profit nursing homes are the only for-profit entities where SSL hours can be earned. Direct service to residents in these facilities requires approval of MCPS Form 560-50, Individual SSL Request in advance.
MCPS SSL approved faith-based organizations identify real need beyond their membership and assist students in using secular (non-religious) activities to address need in the greater community.
One SSL hour is awarded for every one hour of service outside of the instructional day. (A maximum of 8 hours may be awarded within a 24-hour period.)
Student Service Learning (SSL) Tips
Give a Little Time…Make a Big Difference
April 2015
Students gain necessary knowledge and skills.
Spring break begins April 3, 2015 ...make a plan now to serve and learn!
Meaningful SSL experiences can prompt students to redirect initial career paths toward more challenging and fulfilling opportunities.
Students involved in school-sponsored clubs and organizations that include a service learning project may earn SSL hours for their involvement in the supervised project in a public place outside of the instructional day.
Find answers to questions that are frequently asked regarding the SSL program by clicking on http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/pages/faq.aspx. It’s all there!
Plan now for a summer that includes service and learning. Choose organizations and opportunities that
have a graduation cap icon by them on the website www.mcpsssl.org OR get approval of MCPS Form 560-50 Individual SSL Request in advance of any service.
Stay well informed to Serve and Learn within the MCPS SSL guidelines. Know program details..and follow them!
Reginald L. Spears, CAA
Athletic Director
Watkins Mill High School
Office 301-840-3979
A NOTE FROM OUR PTS A PRESIDENT
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 21. This will be an informative meeting, as we go over important end of year PTSA and school activities.
There are still a number of volunteer opportunities available – we need your help!
Would you like to help on the Nominating Committee – or serve on the board next year? Elections will be coming
up in May.
Can you help with the Scholarship Committee? We’re looking for additional members to help with PTSA
scholarships. The committee works with Career Counselor and a team of parents to review and choose scholarship
recipients for May Awards program.
How about working with other parent volunteers to help with the Bell Awards? This is a fun committee in which
you review teacher applications submitted for these special teacher awards in May.
Do you like showing our wonderful staff how thankful we are for all they do for our students? Help with Staff
Appreciation Week, held in early May. Parent volunteers are needed to help with activities to show our staff how
much we appreciate them.
Can you help celebrate our seniors? Parent volunteers are needed for the Senior Picnic, held at the end of May.
Are you interested in any of these opportunities? Want to learn more? Contact me at [email protected] for
additional information. (Pretty please!!)
Don’t forget, it’s still not too late to join the PTSA if you haven’t done so already. Remember, for seniors to be
eligible for PTSA scholarships, the student must be a PTSA member.
See you around the Mill!
Susan Young
PTSA President
A NOTE FOR THE GRADUATING 2015 SENIORS:
Translation services are now available for the 2015 graduation ceremony. During the ceremony, translators will be
on hand to translate in live-time for users to listen via headphones. If you would like to request these services,
please email Lauren Squier ([email protected]) with the graduates name, language needed, and number
of headphones needed by April 27th.
News From The Mill – April 2015 Page 9
BOOSTER CLUB UPDATES
The first fundraising event of the new year - our annual Mulch Sale - Mulch Madness was another Mill fundraising success. Thank you to the Cambell and Marsh families for their leadership roles in making this event a reality.
A special recognition to Mariken Deist, Lisa Acuna and Vicky Nathan for serving our volunteers.
The deliveries were handled by our fearless athletic teams, performing arts, extra-curricular clubs, and other student organizations along with parent, staff and community volunteers:
Kevin Bohrer, Goshen Enterprises Jaime Potcner, Divine Landscaping
Pat Brown, Skid Operator
Carl Hawkins, Hawkins Floor Company
Shane Ross Dan Siok Pete Young Gus Acuna Steve VanBronkhorst Jim Marsh Jeff Heckert Coach Naylor Coach Bloom Anne Schlosser Suzie White Chris Rishell
Sara Jane Campbell
Upcoming fundraisers will be updated in future newsletters and posted to the PTSA/Booster Club website. http://watkinsmillbosterclub.blogspot.com
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**IMPORTANT** PARENT AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
Please remember to send your monthly volunteer hours to our Volunteer Coordinator, Mariana Hildesheim, at [email protected].
Interested in Volunteering, but didn’t know how? It’s Simple. CLICK, SCAN OR VISIT
VOLUNTEERS CLICK HERE SCAN
VISIT our website, www.wmhsboosters.com You can even sign up online for the days and times
that are best for you. This is a great opportunity to help raise the funds to support the school
community.
SAVE THE DATE:
RETURNING THIS SUMMER: March to the Mill – Summer Sports Camp for rising 3rd – 9th grade boys and girls. Two one week sessions, June 15-19 and June 22-26, sign up your future Wolverine for one or both weeks. http://marchtothemill.blogspot.com/
SENIOR PARENTS: If you have a student that is planning to apply for PTSA or Booster
Club scholarship awards, please be sure your student and/or family are registered as
member(s). If you are not sure, contact us. Joining is easy – print forms from the
school web site or pay by credit card at http://watkinsmillboosterclub.blogspot.com
We still need PARENT VOLUNTEERS. Every year we have parents whose kids are graduating
and they are looking to step down from the current roles. Our volunteers are important
to the success of our student activities. There are a number of ways that you can contribute your
time and talents to the needs of the Booster club. We welcome all Wolverine parents but would
especially appreciate those of you with freshmen and younger siblings to step up so we can hand
off the fun and rewards to the next generation. Please visit us during one of our Monthly Meetings
to hear how you can help and continue the support to the Watkins Mill students and staff.
REMINDER, join us each month at 7pm, Media Center, for our Booster Meetings. We all
have a role to play in the success of our students. Our next regular Booster Club meeting is this
coming Monday, April 13th @ 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Remember to register as a
PTSA/Booster Club member if you haven’t done
so http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs and click, PTSA/BOOSTER
CLUB.
Go ‘Rines!!
Lisa Rishell, Booster Club President Mobile: 240.888.5358 Email: [email protected]
NEWS from the IB Office, April 2015
Internationalism in action: IB Exam Destinations The IB students are all nearing the “finish line” of their IB Coursework with ALL CORE IB Assessments complete and nearly all Internal Assessments formally turned in and ready to send off to the examiners. Each
component of any given IB course examination is sent off to a unique destination to a trained IB Examiner for scoring. IB is most assuredly an international experience in all ways, not the least of which is
demonstrated through the diverse and unique nature of this examination scoring process.
To give you a taste of the “International” nature of the IB Assessment process, I’ll include here the destinations for the components of IB Exams which have already been announced:
BIOLOGY EE EXTENDED ESSAY in ENGLISH Extended essay marking MISSOURI UNITED STATES
BIOLOGY PRACTICAL WORK in ENGLISH Moderation of IA URUGUAY
CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL WORK in ENGLISH Moderation of IA Haryana INDIA
ENGLISH A LIT HL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT Assignment marking NEW YORK UNITED STATES
ENV. AND SOC. SL PRACTICAL WORK in ENGLISH Moderation of IA ONTARIO CANADA
HISTORY EE EXTENDED ESSAY in ENGLISH Extended essay marking MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STATES
HISTORY INTERNAL ASSESSMENT in ENGLISH Moderation of IA Hertfordshire UNITED KINGDOM
MATH.STUDIES SL PROJECT in ENGLISH Moderation of IA CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
MATHEMATICS HL EXPLORATION in ENGLISH Moderation of IA HONG KONG
MATHEMATICS SL EXPLORATION in ENGLISH Moderation of IA SINGAPORE
PHYSICS PRACTICAL WORK in ENGLISH Moderation of IA SINGAPORE
PSYCHOLOGY EE EXTENDED ESSAY in ENGLISH Extended essay marking GREECE
PSYCHOLOGY SL INTERNAL ASSESSMENT in ENGLISH Moderation of IA NORTH CAROLINA UNITED STATES
REF PROJECT HL REFLECTIVE PROJECT in ENGLISH Moderation of IA Middlesex UNITED KINGDOM
THEATRE HL INDEPENDENT PROJECT PORTFOLIO in ENGLISH Moderation of IA AUSTRIA
THEATRE HL PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL in ENGLISH Script marking UNITED KINGDOM
THEATRE HL RESEARCH INVESTIGATION in ENGLISH Script marking CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
THEATRE HL THEAT. PERF. & PROD. PRESENTATION in ENGLISH Moderation of IA UKRAINE
WORLD RELIG. EE EXTENDED ESSAY in ENGLISH Extended essay marking Vale of Glamorgan UNITED KINGDOM
Attendance Procedures for AP/IB Exams
1. Reporting times and anticipated dismissal times for IB and AP exams are listed on the IB/AP Combined Testing Schedule.
2. Students who take an IB or an AP exam on any given day are excused from all regular classes here at Watkins Mill on that day. The attendance office will be notified of the excused absence(s) of students taking the exams. Students who are involved in an IB or an AP exam will be marked PRESENT for school records.
3. If a student becomes ill and cannot attend an exam s/he should call the WMHS attendance office to report the illness. Additionally, any student who becomes unable to attend a scheduled exam should contact the following individuals:
IB Exam: Call Mrs. Ingram at the IB Office by 7:10 AM. (301) 840-3975 (or) (540) 686-2771. Leave a message if nobody picks up the call. AP exam: Call the Ms. Walker by 7:10 AM (301) 461-9716. Leave a message if nobody picks up the call. 4. If students are in the building during instructional hours on a day for which they are scheduled for
an IB or an AP exam, they will be expected to attend classes and MAY NOT simply plan to spend the day in the Media Center studying, for example. Anyone planning to miss classes to prepare for an AM/PM exam must plan to do so off campus, and be assured of reliable transportation to and from the exam session, whether on or off campus.
5. Students should not ask to leave early if they finish before the end of the test, as their requests will
be denied. Students who play a sport or have a job, are responsible for informing coaches or employers of IB/AP obligations and making arrangements accordingly.
Exams may run longer than STEP; however, if that is the case a box lunch option will be available. Students need to let Mrs. Ingram or Mrs. Walker know first thing in the AM of their exam day if they wish to have a box lunch. Students may choose to bring a lunch as well on IB/AP exam days.
Media Center April 2015
Special thanks
Much appreciation for Mrs. Jo Emily Knox, the long term substitute Media Specialist for
Mrs. Sarah Bourgeois. Mrs. Knox provides instructional supports for classes and
individual students. She also makes her presence known when students need warm
reminders. It’s great to have a consistent voice in the media center. Thank you, Jo Emily!!
Instruction on a new educational app – PowToon
Mrs. Bourgeois gave a lesson on a multi-media presentation app, PowToon to Mrs. Ciliberti’s
science class. PowToon is a tool that allows students to create animated presentations for their
projects. Visit https://www.powtoon.com/edu-home/ to sign up and get started.
National Library Week and Library Worker’s Day is in April
This year’s National Library Week will be observed April 12-18 with the theme, "Unlimited
possibilities @ your library®." The celebration includes National Library Workers Day on
April 14, 2015 and Celebrate Teen Literature Day on April 18.
Black-Eyed Susan Book 2015
Students are invited to vote online for their favorite Black-Eyed Susan Book:
Grade 6-9 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BES69
Grade 9-12 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BES0912
Voting closes on April 25, 2015
Guidelines for participation:
1. To participate in Grades 6 through 9 and at the high school level, students must
read a minimum of three of the nominated books for each level.
2. Each student has one vote in each of the categories.
More new arrivals
Dora Easterling is checking out the new arrivals.
News from the Science Department
Engaging, inspiring and challenging students in the world of Science
The following students have been selected by their Science Teacher in
recognition of their hard work, self-discipline, and regard for the IB Learner
Profile.
Student Opportunities Competitions, events, internships, contests and volunteer opportunities.
Go to: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/science/students/
Attention seniors: Job Opportunity
Chesapeake Conservation Corps Seeks Young Adults for 2015-2016 Class
The Chesapeake Conservation Corps is designed to engage young adults in environmental and energy
conservation projects, accomplishing bay restoration, and developing valuable career skills at the same
time.
http://www.chesapeakenetwork.org/?post_type=post&p=473&gid=1
Deadline April 17, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Duration of Corps Volunteer Service The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing 25-30 individuals in
Host Organizations throughout Maryland, with service to begin August 25, 2015. Individuals will be
between the ages of 18 and 25 years at the time of enrollment, and will include individuals with and
without college degrees. They will serve a term of 12 months. The individual Corps Volunteer will
receive a stipend of $16,000 per year administered by the Trust.
Submit Your Application via Email: [email protected]
UMBC Summer Programs <[email protected]>
High school students can experience college this summer with UMBC's Summer Enrichment
Experience (SEE) and Summer Session!
SEE offers non-credit one and two week
enrichment activities in STEM and the arts
and humanities. Working hands-on with
UMBC faculty, students and industry
experts, middle and high school
participants will tap into their creative
talents, expand critical thinking, and hone
their academic skills.
Motivated high school students can
get a jump on college and earn
transferable credits during UMBC's
summer session. Introductory courses
are offered in a variety of disciplines,
including math & college-level writing.
During summer session, UMBC offers
extensive academic support, including
tutoring and student-led study groups.
UMBC Summer Programs [email protected]
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For agenda and registration visit:
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/
Page 5 News From The Mill – April 2015
KUDOS TO STUDENTS Nineteen ESOL students from Interact Club worked to clean up Seneca Creek Park the weekend of March 21. GREAT JOB!!!!
Page 6 News From The Mill – April 2015
Melissa Torres and Mrs. Gilbert represented the Hospitality Management/ProStart program at the annual Association for Career and Technical Education meeting at Montgomery College. Melissa did such a great job, she has been invited to speak to US Congress on behalf of all Career and Technology Education when they discuss the Perkins Funding AND to the US Department of Education. In addition to this work, Melissa has won a $500 scholarship from The Montgomery County Business Roundtable for Ed which will be awarded on March 17 at the 2015 Young Professionals Conference at the University of Maryland, Shady Grove. GREAT JOB MELISSA! Congrats.
Melissa Torres, Speaking to Congressional Aides and ACTE Meeting 2/20/15 Melissa Torres speaking at U.S. Dept. of Education Meeting, 3/25/15
Page 7 News From The Mill – April 2015
WATKINS MILL CHAMBER SINGERS!!! “Spot lighted and center court were The Watkins Mill High School Chamber Singers at the packed Verizon Center
on Friday, March 6th. The group performed the National Anthem and opened the sold out Wizards game against
popular opponents, Miami Heat. It was a victorious event for us- the Wizards won the game with mere seconds
left in the 4th quarter, and the Chamber Singers performance was stellar!”
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Summer School—Registration is scheduled to begin April 3, 2014. http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/extendedhours/summerschool/
Regional High School and Elementary Summer S chool Program 2014 Session 1: June 22, 2015 – July 10, 2015 Session 2: July 14, 2015 – July 31, 2015
8:10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SITES:
James Hubert Blake High School Albert Einstein High School
300 Norwood Road 11135 Newport Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905 Kensington, Maryland 20895
Phone: 301-879-1300 Phone: 301-929-2200
Fax: 301-879-1306 Fax: 301-962-1016
Gaithersburg High School Northwest High School
101 Education Boulevard 13051 Richter Farm Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301-284-4701 Phone: 301-601-4660
Fax: 301-284-4701 Fax: 301-601-4662 The high school summer school is planned for students who are presently enrolled in Grades 9–12.
For questions about the regional summer school programs, please call the Summer School office at 301-279-3202.
Page 8 News From The Mill – April 2015
VARSITY PROM TRYOUTS Varsity Pom tryouts are May 26-29 3:30 to 5:00. All paperwork is available with Coach Jordan, in the Health
Suite and you can contact Ms. Jordan at 301-840-3954.
OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR Stay Informed About the MCPS FY 2016 Operating Budget Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has released his recommended operating budget for next school year and is proposing a $31.9 million increase over this year’s budget. This is about $59.3 million less than the $2.39 billion operating budget the Board of Education had requested. The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on the County Executive’s budget recommendation on April 14, 15, and 16, and this is a chance for parents, staff, students, and community members to share their thoughts with county leaders about how our schools are funded. Information on registering to speak at a hearing and/or other ways to provide input to the council on the budget is available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/. A four-page document and overview video are available on the MCPS website that provide some quick facts and information about the budget that you can share with friends and family. Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org and search “Operating Budget”. Manténgase Informado Sobre el Presupuesto Operativo de MCPS Para el Año Fiscal 2016 El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Isiah Leggett ha lanzado su recomendación de presupuesto operativo para el próximo año escolar y propone un aumento de $31.9 millones sobre el presupuesto de este año. Esto es $59.3 millones menos que el presupuesto operativo de $ 2.39 mil millones que el Consejo de Educación había solicitado. El Consejo del Condado de Montgomery celebrará audiencias públicas sobre la recomendación de presupuesto del Ejecutivo del Condado el 14, 15 y 16 de abril, y esta es una oportunidad para los padres, personal, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad a compartir sus ideas con los líderes del condado sobre cómo nuestras escuelas son financiadas. Información en cómo registrarse para hablar en una de las audiencias y/o otras maneras para proporcionar su opinión al Consejo acerca del presupuesto, se encuentra disponible en www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/. Un documento de cuatro páginas y vídeo resumen están disponibles en el sitio de internet de MCPS que proporcionan algunos datos interesantes y la información sobre el presupuesto que se puede compartir con amigos y familiares. visite www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org, y en la barra de búsqueda escriba "Operating Budget."
Page 9 News From The Mill – April 2015
Annual Report to the Community (English and Spanish)
MCPS Annual Report to the Community
The Annual Report to the Community for the 2013–2014 school year tells the story of MCPS—the factors that
are driving change in our district; the strategies we are using to close the achievement gap and prepare our
students for success in the 21st century; and the operational and student performance data we use to monitor our
progress. The online report features photos, charts, and video and audio segments that help portray how MCPS
is fulfilling its vision and mission. A printable summary of the report also is available. Read the report at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org (search “annual report”) to learn more and meet some of the district’s
outstanding students and staff.
Informe Anual a la Comunidad
El Informe Anual a la Comunidad para el año escolar 2013-2014 cuenta la historia de MCPS-los factores que
impulsan el cambio en nuestro distrito; las estrategias que estamos usando para cerrar la brecha de rendimiento
y preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito en el siglo 21; y los datos de rendimiento operativo y estudiantil
que usamos para supervisar nuestro progreso. El informe en línea cuenta con fotos, gráficos y segmentos de
vídeo y de audio que ayudan a mostrar cómo MCPS está cumpliendo con su visión y misión. Un resumen impreso
del informe también está disponible. Lea el reporte www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org (busque“annual report”)
para obtener más información y conocer a algunos de los excepcionales estudiantes y empleados del distrito.
2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR & EVENTS
The calendar has been approved by the BOE for next year and can be found at:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/calendars/future/
HOMEWORK HOTLINE LIVE! - (FREE HOMEWORK HELP)
New Season of Ho mewo rk Hotline Live! Homework Hotline Live! (HHL) is back for its 28th season, offering students in grades K-12 free homework
assistance from MCPS teachers. Students can call, send text messages, or email questions on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. Questions received by phone are answered between
4 and 6 p.m.; all other questions are answered up until 9 p.m.
Students can ask questions by:
Calling 301-279-3234 Visiting the HHL website askhhl.org Sending a text message to 724-427-5445 Emailing [email protected] Posting a message to Facebook (facebook.com/AskHHL)
Posting a “tweet” to Twitter (@askHHL)
Homework Hotline Live! can be viewed on MCPS-TV (Comcast 34, Verizon 36, RCN 89) and on the Web at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/itv/hhl/
Week1 MorningSession AfternoonSessionIBEnglishHLP1(120min) APPsychologyLocation:GYM2(60) Location:GYM2(32)Report:7:25 Report:11:30Exam:7:40‐9:45[ET:JAto10:15+SFto11:00] Exam:12:00‐3:00APEnvironmentalScienceLocation:A006(5)Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:00APCalculusAB IBEnglishHLP2(120min)Location:GYM2(20)↓co‐administered Location:GYM2(60)Report:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:8:00‐11:30 Exam:11:55‐2:00[ETJAto2:30+SFto3:00]APCalculusBCLocation:GYM2(21)↑co‐administeredReport:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:30IBBiologyHLP1(60min)P2(135min) IBPsychologySLP1(120min)Location:GYM2(39) Location:GYM2(55)Report:7:25 Report:11:45P1Exam:7:40‐8:40 Exam:11:55‐2:00break8:40‐8:50P2Exam:8:50‐11:10APEnglishLiterature APPhysics1:Algebra‐BasedLocation:A006(1) Location:A006(1)Report:7:25 Report:11:30Exam:8:00‐11:15 Exam:12:00‐3:00IBPsychologySLP2(60min) IBBiologyHLP3(75min)Location:GYM2(55) Location:GYM2(39)Report:7:25 Report:11:45P1Exam:7:40‐9:45 Exam:11:55‐1:15APComputerScienceLocation:A006(6)Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:15APSpanishLanguage APSpanishLanguageLocation:MediaCenter(MultChoice)(50) Location:A200,A202(recording)(50)Report:7:25 Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:15 Exam:11:45‐2:10APUnitedStatesHistory APSTUDIOARTDUE(1)Friday5/8Location:GYM2(55)Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:15IBPhysicsHLP1(60min)P2(135min)Location:C010(25)[JA;MS:A006,ET(2)]Report:7:25P1Exam:7:40‐8:40[ETJA+MSto8:55]break8:40‐9:20P2Exam:9:20‐11:40[ETJA+MSto12:17] APSTUDIOARTDUE(1)Friday5/8
Week2 MorningSession AfternoonSessionIBPhysicsHLP3(75min)Location:C010(25)[JA;MS:A006,ET(2)]Report:11:45Exam:11:55‐1:15[ETJA+MSto1:34]
IBMathematicalStudiesSLP1(90min) IBSpanishBHLP1(90min)Location:GYM2(49)[RM;MS:A006,ET(2)] Location:GYM2(28)↓co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:7:40‐9:15[ETRM+MSto9:38] Exam:11:55‐1:30IBMathematicsSLP1(90min) IBSpanishBSLP1(90min)Location:B112(31)↓co‐administered Location:GYM2(12)↕co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:7:40‐9:15 Exam:11:55‐1:30[ETBQto2:15]IBMathematicsHLP1(120min) IBSpanishabinitio SLP1(90min)Location:B112(2)↑co‐administered Location:GYM2(2)↑co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:7:40‐9:45 Exam:11:55‐1:30APUnitedStatesGovernment(SITE1)Location:C010(28)Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:00APUnitedStatesGovernment(SITE2)Location:C012(28)(PD4MitchelltoD008)Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:00IBSpanishBHLP2(90min)P2(90min) IBMathematicalStudiesSLP2(90min)Location:GYM2(28)↓co‐administered Location:GYM2(49)[RM;MS:A006,ET(2)]Report:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:7:40‐9:15 Exam:11:55‐1:30[ETRM+MSto1:53]IBSpanishBSLP2(90min)P2(90min) IBMathematicsSLP2(90min)Location:GYM2(12)↕co‐administered Location:C010(31)↓co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:7:40‐9:15[ETBQto10:00] Exam:11:55‐1:30IBSpanishAbinitio SLP2(60min) IBMathematicsHLP2(120min)Location:GYM2(2)↑co‐administered Location:C010(4)↑co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45P1Exam:7:40‐9:15 Exam:11:55‐1:50
APStatistics(SITE1)Location:C101(31)(PD7ReesetoC123)Report:11:30Exam:12:00‐3:00
APEnglishLanguage APStatistics(SITE2)Location:C010(25) Location:C110(32)(PD6WeatherfordtoC114)Report:7:25 Report:11:30Exam:8:00‐11:15 Exam:12:00‐3:00
Monday,May11 NOTESTING
Friday,May8
2015IB&APExamSchedule
Monday,May4
Tuesday,May5(VT5)
Wednesday,May6
Thursday,May7(VT6)
NOTESTING
Tuesday,May12(VT7)
Wednesday,May13
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2015IB&APExamScheduleWeek2Cont. MorningSession AfternoonSession
IBHistoryHLP1(60min) IBChemistrySLP1(45min)P2(75min)Location:GYM2(43)↓co‐administered Location:A006(11)Report:7:25 Report:11:45P1Exam:7:40‐9:15[ETBQto9:45] P1Exam:11:55‐12:40IBHistorySLP1(60min) break12:40‐1:05Location:GYM2(3)↑co‐administered P2Exam:1:05‐2:25Report:7:25P1Exam:7:40‐9:15IBChemistrySLP3(60min) IBHistoryHLP2(90min)Location:GYM2(11) Location:GYM2(43)↓co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45P3Exam:7:40‐8:45[ETJBto9:00] Exam:11:55‐1:30[ETBQto2:15]APMicroeconomics IBHistorySLP2(90min)Location:C010(22) Location:GYM2(3)↑co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:8:00‐11:15 Exam:11:55‐1:30
Week3 MorningSession AfternoonSessionIBHistoryHLP3(150min) IBFrenchBSLP1(90min)Location:GYM2(43) Location:A006(11)Report:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:7:40‐10:15[ETBQto11:30] Exam:11:55‐1:30IBFrenchBSLP2(90min)Location:A006(11)Report:7:25Exam:7:40‐9:15APUnitedStatesGovernment (LATETESTING)Location:A006(1)Report:7:25Exam:8:00‐11:30
IBEnvironmentalSystemsP1(60min)Location:C010(11)↓co‐administeredReport:11:45Exam:11:55‐1:00
APCalculusAB (LATETESTING) IBMathematicsHLP3(60min)Location:A006(1) Location:C010(2)↑co‐administeredReport:7:25 Report:11:45Exam:8:00‐11:30[ETJAto12:45] Exam:11:55‐1:50IBEnvironmentalSystemsP1(120min)Location:A006(11)Report:7:25Exam:7:40‐9:45
NOPMEXAMSFriday,May22
Thursday,May21
Monday,May18
Tuesday,May19
Wednesday,May20 NOPMEXAMS
NOPMEXAMS
Thursday,May14
Friday,May15
NOAMEXAMS
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APRIL CALENDAR: April 1
Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
Ten Boys, Watkins Mill at Kennedy 3:30 pm LAX B - Wheaton at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:15 pm
VB - Watkins Mill at Quince Orchard Coed 5:15 pm/Boys 7 pm
April 2 Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm Allied Softball - WM @ Quince Orchard, 3pm
BA JV - Watkins Mill at Rockville 3:30 pm BA V - Rockville at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
SB JV - Watkins Mill at Rockville 3:30 pm SB V - Rockville at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
LAX G - Watkins Mill at Wheaton (at WM) V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm
April 3
Good Friday – Holiday, No School for Students 4/3 – 4/10
April 6
Spring Break – No School for Students 4/3 – 4/10
April 7
Spring Break – No School for Students 4/3 – 4/10
April 8
Spring Break – No School for Students 4/3 – 4/10
April 9
Spring Break – No School for Students 4/3 – 4/10
April 10 Spring Break – No School for Students 4/3 – 4/10
April 13
SCHOOL RESUMES Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
Booster Meeting, Media Center, 7pm SB JV - Poolesville at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
SB V - Watkins Mill at Poolesville 3:30 pm
LAX Boys - Poolesville at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:15 pm LAX Girls - Watkins Mill at Poolesville V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm
April 14
Homeroom Bell Schedule; Report Card Distribution
Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
BA JV - Poolesville at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
BA V - Watkins Mill at Poolesville 3:30 pm TEN B - Wheaton at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
TR O Seneca Valley at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
April 15 Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
SB JV - Watkins Mill at Northwood 3:30 pm SB V - Northwood at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
LAX G - Damascus at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm
April 16
Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm BA JV - Watkins Mill at Northwood 3:30 pm BA V - Northwood at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm TEN B - Watkins Mill at Paint Branch 3:30 pm
LAX B - Watkins Mill at Damascus V 7 pm/JV 5:15 pm
April 17
Allied Softball – Watkins Mill at Northwest HS, 3pm Ten B - Rockville at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm VB - Northwest at Watkins Mill Boys 5:15 pm/Coed 7 pm
April 18 ACT Administered
Wolverine Service Day, 8am
BA JV - Watkins Mill at Wheaton 10 am SB JV - Watkins Mill at Wheaton 10 am
LAX Boys - Watkins Mill at Seneca Valley V 2:30 pm/JV 12:30 pm LAX Girls - Seneca Valley at Watkins Mill V 2:30 pm/JV 1 pm
BA V - Watkins Mill at Wheaton 2:30 pm
SB V - Watkins Mill at Wheaton 2:30 pm
April 20 Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
BA JV - Einstein at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
BA V - Watkins Mill at Einstein 3:30 pm SB JV - Einstein at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
SB V - Watkins Mill at Einstein 3:30 pm VB - Watkins Mill at Poolesville Boys 5:15 pm/Coed 7 pm
April 21
Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
Village Time 1 PTSA Meeting, Media Center, 7pm
TR O - Northwest and Watkins Mill at Clarksburg 3:30 pm LAX Boys - Rockville at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:15 pm
LAX Girls - Watkins Mill at Rockville V 7 pm/JV 5:30 pm
April 22
Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
BA V - Watkins Mill at B-CC 3:30 pm
SB JV - Watkins Mill at Springbrook (at MLK) 3:30 pm
VB - Wheaton at Watkins Mill Boys 5:15 pm/Coed 7 pm
April 23
PARCC Testing – Delayed Opening – Alt. Bell Schedule (see attached schedule) Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
Spring Play, “The Wiz”, 7pm SB V - Wheaton at Watkins Mill Boys 5:15 pm/Coed 7 pm LAX Girls - Watkins Mill at Blake V 5 pm Allied Softball - Sherwood @ WM, 5:15 pm
April 24
PARCC TESTING – Delayed Opening – Alt. Bell Schedule (see attached schedule)
Village Time 2
Spring Play, “The Wiz”, 7pm
BA V - Springbrook at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm
April 25 Spring Play, “The Wiz”, 2pm (matinee) and 7pm
Jim Vollmer Run of the Mill, 9am BA JV - Watkins Mill at Springbrook 10 am SB JV - Watkins Mill at Kennedy 10 am Ten Boys - Watkins Mill at Damascus 10 am SB V - Springbrook at Watkins Mill 1:30 pm
April 27 Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
April 28
Village Time 3 Activity Bus; 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm
LAX Girls - Paint Branch at Watkins Mill V 5 pm LAX Boys - Paint Branch at Watkins Mill V 7 pm
April 29 BA JV - Watkins Mill at Kennedy 3:30 pm BA V - Walter Johnson at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm Allied Softball - Walter Johnson at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm VB - Watkins Mill at Churchill Boys 5:15 pm/Coed 7 pm
APRIL 30 Village Time 4
SB V - Walter Johnson at Watkins Mill 3:30 pm LAX Boys - Watkins Mill at Kennedy V 5 pm LAX Girls - Watkins Mill at Kennedy V 7 pm
Athletic Key: SW = Swimming & Diving BB B = Boys Basketball BB G – Girls Basketball WR = Wrestling BA=Baseball LAX=Lacrosse SB=Softball TEN=Tennis TR O=Outdoor rack
VB=Volleyball
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: [email protected]
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 two times per month 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 withyour current email address.
