2018-2019 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Newport Mill Middle School 11311 Newport Mill Road Kensington, MD 20895 301-929-2244 Fax 301-929-2274 Revised 09/18/2018
All students participating in extracurricular activities are expected to leave the building by 4:30 p.m. Students may be transported home one of three ways: walking, parent/guardian pick-up, or by school bus. Students who are walkers or riding with a parent or guardian will exit through the main doors. Bus riders will exit through the bus loop doors. All parents/guardians who are picking up students need to use the pick-up/drop-off lanes only, to ensure the safety of those students boarding busses. Students who are not picked up on time may be ineligible to participate in future extracurricular activities. BUS NUMBER 1 Rockview Elementary School University Blvd & Drumm Ave McComas Ave & Bentley Lane Oakland Terrace Elementary School Plyers Mill Rd & St Margaret s Way Dennis Avenue & Brunswick Dexter Avenue & Gardiner Dexter Ave & McKenney Ave Highland Elementary School BUS NUMBER 2 Drumm Ave & Plyers Mill Road Drumm Ave & Blueford Ave Capitol View Ave & Meredith Ave Day Ave & Loma St Capitol View & Lee St Capitol View Ave & Grant Ave Capitol View Ave & Leafy Ave Glen Ave & Holman Ave Holman Ave & McMillan Ave Elkton Ave & Ellis St Please note that no crossing guards will be on duty when the extracurricular activities dismiss. Students should develop a transportation plan with their parents prior to participation in extracurricular activities.
Students must try-out for all interscholastic sport teams. Team sports are open to seventh and eighth grade students only. Date Vs. Location Time Wed., Oct 3 Sligo MS AWAY 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct 11 Takoma Park MS HOME 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct 17 Silver Spring International MS HOME 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct 23 Eastern MS AWAY 3:30 p.m. Date Vs. Location Time Wed., Oct 3 Sligo MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct 11 Takoma Park MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct 17 Silver Spring International MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:30 p.m. Tues., Oct 23 Eastern MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct 25 Lee MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:30 p.m.
Date Vs. Location Time Thurs., Jan 3 Sligo MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:20 p.m. Tues., Jan 15 Takoma Park MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:20 p.m. Thusr., Jan 17 Silver Spring International MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:20 p.m. Wed., Jan 23 Eastern MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:20 p.m. Tues., Jan 29 Lee MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:20 p.m. Thurs., Jan 31 Key MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:20 p.m. Date Vs. Location Time Wed., Mar 27 Sligo MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:30 p.m. Tues., Apr 9 Takoma Park MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Apr 11 Silver Spring International MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Apr 25 Eastern MS Boys: AWAY Girls: HOME 3:30 p.m. Wed., May 1 Lee MS Boys: HOME Girls: AWAY 3:30 p.m. There are no try-outs for intramural sports and the activities are open to all grade levels. Each intramural activity runs for approximately five weeks Weight Training: Cheerleading: Mr. Msefya, Wednesdays/Thursdays, December--April, Fitness Center Ms. Potts, Tuesdays March--May, Dance Studio Additional activities may be added at a later date. Updates will be posted on the web and announced to students during morning announcements.
TUESDAY ACTIVITIES Leadership, Empowerment, and Development for Youth and Families. Students have fun, enjoy hands-on projects, games, activities, Asian and Cross-cultural food cooking lessons, & earn Student Service Learning Hours (SSL). They make friends & become part of a larger community. This group meets twice a week. Location: TBD Ms. McPherson NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY (NJHS) BY INVITATION ONLY Enrich and engage students of exceptional academic and social skills and abilities to make tangible changes to our school and community. An organization that recognizes middle school students for their outstanding scholarship, service, citizenship, leadership and character. Location: Room 1201 Every other Tuesday beginning October 23 rd -- April 30 th 7:30 am to 8:00 am and 3:10 pm to 4:25 pm Mr. White Students will audition to become part of the NMMS Rock Band. This program is designed to encourage students to play instruments in a way that is representative of modern popular music. This group meets twice a week. Location: Room 116 Time Frame Mr. Jacobson Open to all three grade levels. Location: Room 402 Ms. Abiodun
WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES MATH OLYMPIAD The purpose of the middle school math team is to encourage a wide variety of students to strengthen and refine their higher order thinking through team competition. Participation in math team activities often provides students with the inspiration to continue in the study of higher level mathematics. The math team provides a vehicle for gifted mathematics students to receive recognition for their abilities at the local, state, and national level. Location: Media Center Wednesday, January 9 th -- May 29 th Mr. White SPANISH CLUB Open to all three grade levels. Location: Room 1207 Second & Fourth Wednesdays from September 26 -- May Ms. Daniel Open to all three grade levels. Get involved in community and school outreach, election of the student to the Montgomery County Board of Education, and much more. Location: Room 1204 September 26 -- May Ms. Pollock Open to all three grade levels. Students will help in the preparation of the Newport Mill Middle School Yearbook. Location: Room 411 November -- May Mr. Reilly
THURSDAY ACTIVITIES Leadership, Empowerment, and Development for Youth and Families. Students have fun, enjoy hands-on projects, games, activities, Asian and Cross-cultural food cooking lessons, & earn Student Service Learning Hours (SSL). They make friends & become part of a larger community. This group meets twice a week. Location: TBD Ms. McPherson CHESS CLUB All grade and ability levels welcome. Location: Media Center October -- February Mr. White Open to all three grade levels. Location: Room 1203 October -- June Ms. Summers Open to all three grade levels. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Help NMMS GO GREEN!!! Location: Room 1205 Mr. Bellamy Students will audition to become part of the NMMS Rock Band. This program is designed to encourage students to play instruments in a way that is representative of modern popular music. Location: Room 116 Time Frame Mr. Jacobson
PLEASE NOTE: Additional activities may be added at a later date. Updates will be posted on the web and announced to students during morning announcements. LAST ACTIVITY BUS: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Revised: 09/18/2018