NEWS FROM “THE M ILL”
January 1-31, 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/
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Message from Mr. Krasa
College and Career Center Update
IB Update
Athletic News
PTSA & Booster News
Important Dates
MESSAGE FROM MR. KRASA, PRINCIPAL INTERN
Happy New Year! I hope you and your families had a restful Winter Break and have entered 2015 with focus,
renewed energy and commitment to our students’ success. As we start the New Year, I am proud to inform you that
Watkins Mill High School, Montgomery Village and Neelsville Middle School have recently become an approved
International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). This was made possible by our dedicated staff,
committed parent involvement, and amazing student achievement. Students will now be able to begin their academic
enrichment with IB curriculum during their middle school experience. It is also important to celebrate Watkins Mill as
being the first high school in Maryland, forty-first school in the United States, and seventy-second school in the world to
be an accredited IB MYP, an IB Diploma Programme (DP), and an IB Career Programme (CP).
Next, the end of semester is rapidly approaching, with final exams administered January 12-16. A full schedule can
be found here. Please be reminded students are only required to attend during the exam or make-up periods when
they have an exam scheduled. However, normal bus transportation, lunch, and special services will be provided, and
supervised study halls are available for students who do not have an exam and need to remain in the building.
As we approach exams, classes will engage in review sessions and receive study guides over the next week. Please
remember there are several opportunities for extra help, including personalized assistance with teachers before school,
after school, and STEP. I am also encouraging students to take advantage of support in computer lab A200, before school
beginning at 6:45am and during STEP. Please encourage your child to seek that extra help, as the staff and I are here
to support our students’ success any way we can.
Rec zone hours during the week of semester exams are also being adjusted. The Rec Zone will have the Media Center
opened from 10am-2:10pm, Monday through Thursday. Then the cafeteria will be opened from 10am-2:10pm Monday
and Wednesday, while the gym is opened from 10am-2:10pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Please note that bus
transportation will only be provided at 2:10pm from Jan 12-16. The 4pm and 5pm activity buses will not be in operation
during this time period.
The second semester will begin with a homeroom on Wednesday, January 21 (there is no school for students on
January 19-20). During homeroom on January 21, students will receive new second semester schedules. Note: it is not
too late for students to enroll in an advanced class for the second semester. If you are interested in making a change
to an advanced-level class, please contact your child’s counselor!
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PSAT scores have arrived! PSAT Score Reports from the October administration will be distributed to students
during the month of January , with an explanation on how to read the score report. There are additional resources
posted on Edline and our school website, and students and parents can also view the PSAT website at
www.collegeboard.com/psattools for more information on reading the score report and how the scores help students
with college planning. The PSAT Score Report is a valuable tool in predicting performance on the SAT and advanced level
classes.
College acceptances and scholarships are coming in at a rapid pace for the Class of 2015! So far, thousands of
dollars in merit-based scholarships have already been reported to our Career Center. If you receive notice of any meritbased awards or scholarships—whether you intend to go to that college or not—please report it to Ms. Prochnow in the
Career Center. We want to hear about all scholarships that are offered to any school that you applied to. We would like
to tally all of the scholarship offers and have an accurate count. Keep those award letters coming in!
On that note, I would like to congratulate seniors Lailah Berry (Kent State University) and Da’Quan Manning (Hood
College), who have each won tuition scholarships to their respective college and university.
As you think ahead to college planning, please check out this great YouTube video from 2011 graduate and current
Harvard University student, Qaren Quartey. She has great tips. I couldn’t have said it better myself! Qaren’s advice for
college planning can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gygEQwaHsfg
SENIORS: Please be sure to come to our Financial Aid “Show Me the Money” Night on Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm. Ms.
Jackie Lynch, a financial aid counselor at Montgomery College, will discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), Maryland state grants and the CSS Profile along with other pertinent financial aid information. Don’t miss this
important event! Parents attending the workshop will get answers to their financial aid questions
Please also be sure to read our College and Career News below, as well as the monthly newsletter, for up-to-date
information about SAT/ACT registration, college visits, financial aid, scholarships, and more. The newsletter can also be
found here:
Registration for 2015-16 is underway! Got IB? Juniors and sophomores have begun registering for classes for
next year, with underclassmen to follow in the coming weeks. When making decisions about course selections, please
call or email appropriate staff with any questions. We expect all students to enroll in the most rigorous academic
program possible, especially IB courses. Exposure and successful completion to these courses is known to have a direct
correlation to college readiness, and is an enriching educational experience for the 21 st century learner. Any student,
regardless of their academic profile, can be successful in advanced courses with effective effort and hard work. We
also want students to make informed decisions about their elective courses, as the master schedule will be built around
student interests and needs.
Attention 10th grade parents: Please consider taking advantage of courses in our International Baccealureate (IB)
program, or consider enrolling in the IB Diploma or IBCC Programme. Regardless of the courses you have taken, you
are eligible to consider IB now! Questions? Please contact Ms. Ingram, IB Coordinator, at [email protected]
or your school counselor.
Why is the IB Progam ideal preparation for college, careers, and beyond? Find out here:
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Emergency Planning:
The safety and security of students and staff is our top priority each and every day. All MCPS schools have specific
emergency response plans and drills are conducted several times throughout the year. MCPS is in the process of
developing new resources for parents, students and staff about our safety and security procedures. The school district
has posted a new video and other information on its Emergency Preparedness website. These resources provide details
about our school safety procedures and review the different levels of response—Lockdown, Evacuation and Shelter in
Place.
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procedures:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/preparedness/
Throughout the year, we routinely conduct school lockdown/shelter-in-place and reunification drills. In the event of an
actual emergency, there will be a “reunification” process in which parents sign out their children, or allow an
authorized relative or other person to do so. This process provides that when parents or guardians pick up a student,
that identification be provided and the student signed out accurately. Please make sure that you keep your student’s
emergency contact up-to-date and provide contact information for any adult who is authorized to release your child.
This information can be updated on Edline or by contacting the school. Questions? Please call Ms. Taffo at 301-8403970 or email her at: [email protected].
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
Sincerely,
Shawn Krasa, principal intern
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP at Watkins Mill H.S.
“Show Me The Money,” a financial aid workshop will be held at Watkins Mill High School on Wednesday, January
7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center in English and in the cafeteria in Spanish. This workshop is very important
for parents of 12th grade college-bound students but all parents are welcome to attend. Ms. Barbara Miller, Financial
Aid Director at Stevenson University, will discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Maryland state
grants and the CSS Profile along with other pertinent financial aid information. Ms. Alexandra Gonzalez, financial
aid outreach coordinator at Montgomery College, will present the info in Spanish. Free pizza will be served at 6:45 p.m.
First come, first served. Door prizes to Bed, Bath and Beyond will be awarded. Don’t miss this important event! Parents
attending the workshop will get answers to their financial aid questions
TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO GET FREE HANDS ON HELP WITH THE Free Application For Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
This year, students and parents have two opportunities to get FREE hands-on help with the FAFSA on Sunday,
February 8, 2015 from 2-4 pm (snow date: Feb. 15) at MC Takoma Park campus in Silver Spring or on February
26, 2015 from 4 to 6 pm at MC Germantown. (snow date March 5). COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY is an annual event
where financial aid volunteers from area colleges volunteer their time to individually help families complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid. Bring your 2013 or 2014 tax returns or 2014 W-2 forms, proof of residency (alien
registration number) and your FAFSA PIN for assistance. For more information, Contact: Wendy Maldonado- 240-5673935 [email protected] Spanish interpreters available.
College-bound Juniors should plan to take a spring ACT or SAT. Students should plan on studying 20 to 30 hours
before taking a test. Test scores are used for both admission to a college/university and for merit
scholarships. Watkins Mill is offering a reduced rate test prep class in conjunction with Kaplan test prep to
prepare students for either the March SAT or the April ACT, both of which will be offered at WMHS. Each class consists
of 10 sessions which includes six 3 hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 pm and 4 practice test
sessions held from 5 to 9 pm, all here at Watkins Mill. Each class is limited to just 25 students. The cost of the
program is $225 for WMHS students. The regular price of the Kaplan program is $699! This is a great way for
students to prepare for their college admissions tests.
Registration forms can be found on the WMHS
homepage. Payment can be made at the financial assistant’s office. Class begins on Tuesday, February 3 for the
March 14th SAT, and on Tuesday, March 3, for the April 18th ACT. We are only able to offer one class for
each test at this reduced rate. Hurry, sign up now to reserve a spot!
For more info from the College/Career Center including Scholarships and Summer Opportunities visit the College/Career
Center webpage at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/careercenter/ where you will also find
the latest edition of the WMHS College/Career Center Newsletter.
Debbie Prochnow
College/Career Coordinator
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ACES PROGRAM
The ACES application is now open for current sophomores to apply. ACES (Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success) is
a program that provides additional support to juniors and seniors in preparation for college. The ACES Academic Coach
works with 60 juniors and 60 seniors. Some of the activities include:
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FREE SAT/ACT class
Workshops on various topics
College Tours
Provide assistance with college applications and the financial aid applications
Students go to https://aces.montgomerycollege.edu/form2015/ to apply. The chosen topic for the 250-word essay will need
to be written prior to starting the application because the application cannot be saved. After submitting the application,
students will receive an email to print the Program Consent Form. Print it, sign it, have a parent sign it, and return it
to the ACES Academic Coach. The application is not complete until the Program Consent Form is received. Please call the
Counseling Office at (301) 840-3970 for questions concerning the ACES program.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Dinecia Pierre-Louis
ACES Academic Coach WMHS
[email protected]
(301) 840-3970
NEWS FROM THE IB OFFICE
ATTENTION ALL RISING 11TH GRADERS:
During the first week of December Mrs. Ingram conducted class visits in
10th grade English classes to discuss next year’s course and program
options with our rising 11th graders. Our discussions focused on the
important decisions at hand for this group of youngsters and advice as to
how to become informed regarding all the many options between now and
early January when rising juniors will begin to meet with their counselors
to make next year’s course selections. The topics we discussed included
the specific nuances of each of our IB programs: The Diploma Program
(DP) and the IB Career Program (CP) as well as the opportunities to take
individual IB courses. We also discussed important items related to college
readiness, including preparation for the ACT/SAT in the upcoming school
year. Students are encouraged to take time now to talk with teachers of
courses and programs, current students, and find out about programs they
are considering for 11th-12th grades…..What’s most important is for each
student to be informed about all of the options to best fit their individual
interests. Students and parents are encouraged to see Mrs. Ingram if they
wish to discuss either the IBDP or IBCP.
Lisa Ingram, IB Coordinator [email protected] (301) 840-9375
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ATHLETIC NEWS
INDOOR TRACK AND
Thus far this season we are having county, region and state leading performances on the boys and girls teams. Individually
for the girls, Lisa Franco is the region leader in the 500 meter dash and the 800 meter run. The girls 1600 meter relay and
3200 meter relay are top times in the state.
Two standout performance so far this season were at the Prince George's County Relays where the 1600 meter and 3200
meter relays won first place. The 3200 meter relay consists of Lisa Franco, Rhoda Miller, Gianni Harper and Alyssa Rishell
and the 1600 meter relay has Lisa Franco, Rhoda Miller, Marian Sankoh and Alyssa Rishell. I attached pictures from the
meet.
On the boys side they have region best time in the 800 meter relay that consists of Mike Bonds, Sone Penda, Edem Yevoo
and Kevin Mapuku. Kevin also has the region best time in the 300 meter dash.
We have two more meets in January before region and state championship meets coming up in February.
Bryant Adams
Indoor Track and Field Coach
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A NOTE FROM OUR PTSA PRESIDENT – SUSAN YOUNG
Our membership continues to grow – we’ve passed 190 members and hope to reach 200 in the New Year! We even
won the Silver Award from the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) for membership growth during the 20132014 school year! Thanks to those of you who have already joined our PTSA/Boosters Club. Remember, it’s never too late
to join. Click here to get started!- http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/watkinsmillhs/ptsa/WMPTSAandBoosterClubReg%202014%202015%20copy.pdf. Show your commitment to your student and our school by joining
and participating -- and making a difference! And remember, if you're a parent of a senior, a PTSA membership is required
for consideration for PTSA sponsored scholarships.
Can you help us show our staff how much we appreciate them? During exam week in January, the PTSA will offer
“pick-me-up” snacks to our wonderful staff to help them get through the long exam days. We are looking for donations of
yummy snacks, such as granola bars, fruit, cookies, candy, etc. Please contact Martha Crews at [email protected] if
you can help with a donation!
Our next PTSA meeting will be Tuesday, February 24, 7pm in the Media Center. In the meantime, please come out
to the Booster Club meetings, held on the first Monday of every month in the media center, also at 7pm.
Are you on Facebook? Then be sure to visit the Watkins Mill HS PTSA/Boosters page and "like" us. It's another great
way to get information out to the parents and learn about events and activities.
Are you on our Yahoo listserve group? You will automatically be added when you join the PTSA, but if you'd like to
start receiving communications now, please send an email to me at [email protected].
See you around the Mill!
Susan Young
PTSA President
BOOSTER CLUB
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Stay Tune for more exciting events happening in the New Year. SPECIAL NOTE: There will be no meeting on January
5th, 2015. Our regularly scheduled meeting will resume in February.
Our next Booster Club meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2 @ 7:00P in the Media Center, on the upper level. We
invite all parents, students, and school staff interested in learning more about your Booster Club to join us.
We need new Wolverine parent volunteers and leaders every year to replace graduating parents. It's through
participation you will learn and continue our tradition of success. We all have a role to play in the success of our
students.
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Winter athletics - basketball, wrestling, swim and dive, and indoor track - continue throughout this month. Please ch
eck the
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www.watkinsmillathletics.org or http://w
ww.countysportszone.com/ for schedules and locations. Come out, home or away, to cheer on the running,
shooting, wrestling, swimming - Go 'Rines! If you are interested in volunteering for winter concessions, please
contact Mariken Deist, [email protected]. Concessions are vital to the continued financial support of the
school clubs, band and athletics.
Annual Seasons Passes for all home athletic events are now available in the school finance office: Adult @ $70, Student
@ $40. Winter and Spring only passes are also available.
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 on the
PTSA/Booster Club ink on the school web site:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/ptsa/ and return to the school office.
**IMPORTANT**
PARENT AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
Please remember to send your monthly volunteer hours to our Volunteer Coordinator, Mariana Hildesheim, at
[email protected].
Go ‘Rines!!!
Lisa Rishell, Booster Club President
Mobile: 240-888-5358
Email: [email protected]
IN MEMORY OF ALICE HACOBIAN
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Alice Hacobian, one of our cafeteria workers, who passed away over
winter break. Ms. Hacobian has been an important part of our cafeteria staff, helping to serve students for the past 16
years. Ms. Hacobian will be deeply missed and her dedication to serving our students will always be greatly appreciated.
She will always be in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.
POM COMPETION
It's time for the Annual Poms Competitions! Please come out and support our girls at their two competitions.
First one is at Blake HS on January 10, competition starts at 2pm, doors open at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $5, you
may purchase at the door, or from Coach Jordan in the health room.
Second competition is our big county competition on February 14, doors open at 9:00 am Richard Montgomery HS,
and tickets are $5. We really want to fill the stands and win that spirit award- Please come out and support!!
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MARCH TO THE MILL SUMMER SPORTS CAMP
Registration for March to the Mill 2015 is now underway.
The camp grows more fun and exciting every year and we expect this year to be better than ever. We also expect this year’s
camp to fill to capacity quickly, so register early. Don’t let oyur child miss out.
March to the Mill is a summer sports camp where rising 3rd through 9th graders form area elementary and middle schools do
a different sport every day with Watkins Mill coaches and athletes. Days are fun-filled and action-packed. Your camper will
come home good and tired.
The camp takes place June 15 – July 3 from 10:30 – 3:30 on the Watkins Mill campus. Cost is $95 for one session, $190
for two sessions, and $270 for three sessions. This expese qualifies for you Dependent Child Flexible Spending Account.
Every camper gets a free, exclusive, limited edition tee shirt and pinnie.
Rising 9th graders who have attended a previous March to the Mill are encouraged to apply to be counselors-in-training.
Rising 10th through 12th graders are encouraged to apply to be counselors. Counselors receive a free tee shirt and pinnie,
earn SSL hours, and have a blast!
For more information or to apply to be a counselor, please contact Toni Marsh at [email protected] or 202-510-4163.
Counselors MUST apply by May 1, 2015.
You can also visit our website at [email protected]
SENIOR AD INFORMATION:
The final deadline to purchase your senior ad for the yearbook has been extended until January 30th. January 30th will be
the absolute last day to purchase your senior ad to be included in the yearbook. Many parents include baby photos or senior
photos in the congratulatory ad. Oftentimes friends purchase a page together to celebrate their friendship. Log on to
jostensadservice.com to start creating your ad. You do not need to pay for ad unless you want to purchase it.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK BEFORE THE COST INCREASES ON 1/31
The yearbook costs $85, but you can SAVE $10 and pay ONLY $75 if you order by January 30th. Order online
jostensyearbooks.com to pay by credit card, check, Bill Me Later, PayPal or to take advantage of the monthly installment
plan where you can make 3 payments OR return the order form and payment to Mr. Wu.
Jennifer Massey – Your Jostens Representative
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INTERACT CLUB
The Watkins Mill High School Interact Club, a community service club facilitated by ESOL paraeducator Karla MongeSandoval, celebrated another year of service in the community with a launching ceremony on Wednesday, November 19.
During the ceremony, Club members were officially recognized for their work in the community by members of the Rotary
Club of Montgomery Village.
Over 80 students participate in the club and have already completed 11 service activities this school year. Examples of the
activities are food sorting at the Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg, coordinating runner logistics at the Rotary Club’s 5k
Halloween Hustle, a shredding event, dictionary project, and warehouse set-up for Toys for Tots in Gaithersburg. So far
students have been able to complete 45 SSL hours if they have participated in all the events.
Caption for picture: (l to r) Interact Club officers Treasurer Cindy Bonilla, Secretary Favio Quintanilla, President Elida
Vasquez Serrano, and Vice-President Karina Fernandez celebrate with staff facilitator Karla Monge-Sandoval.
EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB
The E a r l y Child Development Preschool Laboratory is currently accepting applications for 2015-2016 school year.
There are 12 spots available & Spots are reserved in the order the application is received. All the information is on
the school website. Parents can print applications from the school website
Please e-mail specific questions to Mrs. Krill at [email protected].
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EDLINE UPDATE – Contact [email protected] if you don’t have an activated Edline account.
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
BULLYING: We are also providing reminders about the swift and severe action that will be taken if students
are involved in bullying, a fight, any physical aggression, theft, drugs or drug paraphernalia, or any other
serious incidents. We are also encouraging students to talk to a trusted adult if there is ever a concern at
school, at home, in the neighborhood, or online.
The following link to MCPS Web page is provided for your ease of access to the resource.
 MCPS Form 230-35, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form , is available on the MCPS
website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/230-35.pdf
MCPS EMERGENCY INFORMATION
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/emergency for more information on how to keep in touch with
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and stay informed in times of emergencies.
HOMEWORK HOTLINE LIVE! (FREE HOMEWORK HELP)
New Season of Homework 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/
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IMPORTANT DATES:
January 1
New Year’s Day – No School for students or staff
January 5
School Resumes
“News From The Mill” will be
Published electronically on the first
day of each month through the
following venues:
 Edline
 WMHS Website
 Announcement on Twitter
If you don’t have access to a
computer, a hard copy can be picked
up in the main office.
No Booster Club Meeting
January 6
Varsity B-Ball-Wheaton at WM Boys 5:00 /Girls 7:00pm
JV B-Ball-WM at Wheaton Boys 3:30/Girls 5:15pm
January 7
Wrestling – Blake @ WM, Varsity 6pm/JV 7pm
Financial Aid Night, Media Center (English), Cafeteria (Spanish), 7pm
January 8
BOCCE - Watkins Mill @ Quince Orchard, 3pm
The Wiz Auditions, Auditorium, 2:30 pm
January 9
Semester 1 Exam Review Day
The Wiz Auditions, Auditorium, 2:30 pm
Boys BB-Ball -Einstein at Watkins Mill V 7 pm/JV 5:15 pm
Girls BB-Ball - Watkins Mill at Einstein V 7 pm/JV 5:15 pm
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January 10
Indoor Track - Montgomery County International, 8am
Swim & Dive - Watkins Mill and Rockville at Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center 9:15 am
Pom’s Competition, Blair HS, 2pm
January 12
Semester Exams for Period 1 & 2 (7:25-9:25 and 9:55-11:55) – Special Bell Schedule (No classes held)
January 13
Semester Exams for Period 3 & 4 (7:25-9:25 and 9:55–11:55) – Special Bell Schedule (No classes held)
January 14
Semester Exams for Period 5 & 6 (7:25-9:25 and 9:55–11:55) – Special Bell Schedule (No classes held)
January 15
Semester Exams for Period 7 & Make-ups (7:25-9:25 and 9:55 – 11:55) – Special Bell Schedule (No classes held)
ALL MAKE-UP EXAMS THE STUDENT MUST PRE-ARRANGE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL TEACHER!!!
January 16
End of 1st Semester/ End of 2nd Marking Period
Make-Up Semester Exams (7:25-9:25 and 9:55–11:55) – Special Bell Schedule (No classes held)
ALL MAKE-UP EXAMS THE STUDENT MUST PRE-ARRANGE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL TEACHER!!!
January 17
Swim & Dive - Clarksburg and Watkins Mill at Gaithersburg Aquatic Center 1:15 pm
Bocce - Seneca Valley @ Watkins Mill, 10 am
January 19
MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY – SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED
January 20
Professional Day for Teachers – No School for Students
Indoor Track - Montgomery County Championship, 3:30 pm
January 21
2nd Semester Begins – ALTERED BELL SCHEDULE – students will receive new schedules
3rd Marking Period Begins
BB-Ball JV - Watkins Mill at Northwood, Boys 3:30 pm/Girls 5:15 pm
BB-Ball V - Northwood at Watkins Mill, Boys 7:00 pm/Girls 5:15 pm
Financial Aid Night – Snowdate, 7pm
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January 23
Varsity BB-Ball -Watkins Mill at Damascus, Boys 7:00 pm/Girls 5:15 pm
JV BB-Ball - Damascus at Watkins Mill, Boys 5:15 pm/Girls 3:30 pm
January 24
SAT ADMINISTERED
Swim and Dive - Watkins Mill, Richard Montgomery and Northwest at Germantown Indoor Swim Center 11:30 am
Wrestling, Northwood and Watkins Mill at Richard Montgomery V 2:30 pm
January 26
Varsity BB-Ball, Seneca Valley at Watkins Mill Girls 5:15 pm/Boys 7:00 pm
JV B-Ball, Watkins Mill at Seneca Valley, Girls 3:30 pm/Boys 5:15 pm
January 27
Chipotle Fundraiser - Newspaper Club, Gaithersburg
Wrestling - Damascus at Watkins Mill V 6 pm/JV 7 pm
January 28
JV BB-Ball - Watkins Mill @ Rockville, Girls 3:30 pm/Boys 5:00 pm
Varsity B-Ball - Rockville at Watkins Mill, V 5:15 pm/JV 7:00 pm
January 29
Philharmonic Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
Report Card Distribution, Altered Bell Schedule
January 30
JV BB-Ball - Wheaton at Watkins Mill Girls 3:00 pm/Boys 5:15 pm
Varsity BB-Ball – Watkins Mill @ Wheaton Boys 7 pm/Girls 5:15 pm
January 31
Swim & Dive - Division III Diving Championship at Martin Luther King Swim Center 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Wrestling - Watkins Mill at Quince Orchard V 1 pm/JV 2 pm
H.S.A. Exam – Selected Students
Algebra H.S.A. Exam- Select Students
English H.S.A. Exam – Selected Students
Athletic Key:
SW = Swimming & Diving
BB B = Boys Basketball
BB G – Girls Basketball
WR = Wrestling
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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: [email protected], [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 with your current email address.
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January 2015
Final Exam Schedule
Friday, January 9, 2015
Semester 1 Exam Review Day
Regular Bell Schedule
Period 1 Exam
7:25 a.m.-9:25 a.m.
Period 2 Exam
9:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
Period 3 Exam
7:25 a.m.-9:25 a.m.
Period 4 Exam
9:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
Period 5 Exam
7:25 a.m.-9:25 a.m.
Period 6 Exam
9:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
Period 7 Exam
7:25 a.m.-9:25 a.m.
Make-Up Exams
9:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Make-Up Exams
End of Semester/2nd Marking Period
7:25 a.m.-9:25 a.m. &
9:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
Monday, January 19, 2015
No School – Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
No School – Professional Day for Teachers
Monday, January 12, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Thursday, January 15, 2015
SNOW/WEATHER CONTINGENCIES: Please check the Watkins Mill H.S. homepage for contingency plans in the event of weather-related delays or closings. Information is posted at:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/ .
There are no regular classes during final exam days; students will attend school only during their scheduled exams. The cafeteria will be open between exam periods.
School buses run at their regularly scheduled times. Students in the building (but not taking an exam) will report to their regularly assigned teacher in the morning; following dismissal at
12:15 pm, students will be placed in a supervised study hall in the auditorium in the afternoon until busses arrive at 2:10 pm.
** NOTE: Students who miss a scheduled exam must pre-arrange a make-up exam with the individual teacher (the excuse note must be given directly to the exam teacher). **
LFI/Farms Service provided for full instructional day. Please contact your child’s teacher or counselor.
Raise money
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Target.com/redcard for details. REDcard®: Target Debit Card, Target Credit Card, and Target® Visa® Credit Card. Subject to application approval (Target Visa Credit Card not available
to new applicants). The REDcard credit cards are issued by TD Bank USA, N.A. The REDcard debit card is issued by Target Corporation. VISA is a registered trademark of VISA USA,
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Shop. Save.
Fundraise.
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Take Charge of Education to give our kids a boost.
And save 5%* every time you shop.
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* Subject to Take Charge of Education program rules. See Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 for details. Some restrictions apply. See program rules in store or at
Target.com/redcard for details. REDcard®: Target Debit Card, Target Credit Card, and Target® Visa® Credit Card. Subject to application approval (Target Visa Credit Card not available
to new applicants). The REDcard credit cards are issued by TD Bank USA, N.A. The REDcard debit card is issued by Target Corporation. VISA is a registered trademark of VISA USA,
Inc. Pat 7,562,048 and 8,117,118. ©2013 Target Brands, Inc. The Bullseye Design and Target are registered trademarks of Target Brands, Inc. 493476
Make every
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And save 5%* every time you shop.
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* Subject to Take Charge of Education program rules. See Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 for details. Some restrictions apply. See program rules in store or at
Target.com/redcard for details. REDcard®: Target Debit Card, Target Credit Card, and Target® Visa® Credit Card. Subject to application approval (Target Visa Credit Card not available
to new applicants). The REDcard credit cards are issued by TD Bank USA, N.A. The REDcard debit card is issued by Target Corporation. VISA is a registered trademark of VISA USA,
Inc. Pat 7,562,048 and 8,117,118. ©2013 Target Brands, Inc. The Bullseye Design and Target are registered trademarks of Target Brands, Inc. 493476
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
Recauda dinero
para tu escuela y
ahorra al mismo
tiempo.
Recaudar fondos para tu escuela es tan fácil como usar
tu Tarjeta REDcard . Designa tu escuela con el programa
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niños. Además, ahorra un 5%* en cada compra.
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debit
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Regístrate en Target.com/TCOE* o llama al
1-800-316-6142.
* Sujeto a las reglas del programa Take Charge of Education. Visita Target.com/tcoe o llama al 1-800-316-6142 para conocer los detalles. Se aplican algunas restricciones. Consulta las reglas y detalles del
programa en la tienda o en Target.com/redcard. REDcard®: Tarjeta de Débito Target, Tarjeta de Crédito Target y Tarjeta de Crédito Target® Visa®. Sujeto a la aprobación de la solicitud (la Tarjeta de Crédito
Target Visa no está disponible para solicitudes nuevas). TD Bank USA, N.A., es la entidad emisora de la Tarjeta de Crédito REDcard. Target Corporation es la entidad emisora de la Tarjeta de Débito REDcard.
VISA es una marca registrada de VISA USA, Inc., patentes 7,562,048 y 8,117,118. ©2013 Target Brands, Inc. El diseño del Tiro al Blanco y Target son marcas registradas de Target Brands, Inc. 493475
Compra. Ahorra.
Recauda fondos.
Recaudar fondos para tu escuela es tan fácil como usar
tu Tarjeta REDcard . Designa tu escuela con el programa
Take Charge of Education y dales una gran ayuda a los
niños. Además, ahorra un 5%* en cada compra.
®
REDcard
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TM
credit
debit
TM
Regístrate en Target.com/TCOE* o llama al
1-800-316-6142.
* Sujeto a las reglas del programa Take Charge of Education. Visita Target.com/tcoe o llama al 1-800-316-6142 para conocer los detalles. Se aplican algunas restricciones. Consulta las reglas y detalles del
programa en la tienda o en Target.com/redcard. REDcard®: Tarjeta de Débito Target, Tarjeta de Crédito Target y Tarjeta de Crédito Target® Visa®. Sujeto a la aprobación de la solicitud (la Tarjeta de Crédito
Target Visa no está disponible para solicitudes nuevas). TD Bank USA, N.A., es la entidad emisora de la Tarjeta de Crédito REDcard. Target Corporation es la entidad emisora de la Tarjeta de Débito REDcard.
VISA es una marca registrada de VISA USA, Inc., patentes 7,562,048 y 8,117,118. ©2013 Target Brands, Inc. El diseño del Tiro al Blanco y Target son marcas registradas de Target Brands, Inc. 493475
Aprovecha cada
compra para
darle una mano
a tu escuela.
Recaudar fondos para tu escuela es tan fácil como usar
tu Tarjeta REDcard . Designa tu escuela con el programa
Take Charge of Education y dales una gran ayuda a los
niños. Además, ahorra un 5%* en cada compra.
®
REDcard
REDcard
TM
TM
credit
debit
Regístrate en Target.com/TCOE* o llama al
1-800-316-6142.
* Sujeto a las reglas del programa Take Charge of Education. Visita Target.com/tcoe o llama al 1-800-316-6142 para conocer los detalles. Se aplican algunas restricciones. Consulta las reglas y detalles del
programa en la tienda o en Target.com/redcard. REDcard®: Tarjeta de Débito Target, Tarjeta de Crédito Target y Tarjeta de Crédito Target® Visa®. Sujeto a la aprobación de la solicitud (la Tarjeta de Crédito
Target Visa no está disponible para solicitudes nuevas). TD Bank USA, N.A., es la entidad emisora de la Tarjeta de Crédito REDcard. Target Corporation es la entidad emisora de la Tarjeta de Débito REDcard.
VISA es una marca registrada de VISA USA, Inc., patentes 7,562,048 y 8,117,118. ©2013 Target Brands, Inc. El diseño del Tiro al Blanco y Target son marcas registradas de Target Brands, Inc. 493475