Activities and Athletics
Athletics
Girls and boys Softball and Cross Country tryouts
Tryouts for Boys Softball, Girls Softball and Cross Country will tentatively begin on Tuesday September 4th. These are considered “select” teams. Coaches will evaluate and select athletes based on their individual skills, their attitude and desire to improve. In accordance with Montgomery County Policy you must do the following to be eligible to tryout:
For more information contact Jason_R_Ingram@mcpsmd.org (Boys Softball Coach) or John_B_Schmidt@mcpsmd.org (Girls Softball Coach)
Clubs
After-school activities begin Tuesday, September 20 and are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45-4 p.m. Students hear about activities during morning announcements and lunches. There will be an activity fair Sept. 13th during 7th period where students will be encouraged to pick up permission slips for after school activities. The activity posters will also be available for parent viewing at Back to School Night. Parents please check the website for updates. Activity buses are provided each day and leave school at 4:15 p.m. Bus routes are different from the regular routes and are posted on the FMS website. After-School Activities Begin September 20!
Club Descriptions
Homework Club: Students who desire help with academic homework assignments or to those who would like a quiet setting to complete their homework. Students must come with homework. Students must sign up in advance of each meeting day and sign-up sheets are posted in the cafeteria. Class size is limited to 22 students Tuesdays & Thursdays and the extracurricular fee is not required. Sponsors: Mrs. Rhone & Ms. Kozma
Math On Call: "Hello. Hello. Is anyone out there? I need help. You see, I have this math problem that I can't figure out." If this has ever happened to you, then come to Math on Call after school to get a jump on nightly homework, ask questions, and even work with a friend. Math On Call is open to all FMS math students on a walk-in basis. Sponsor: Math Department every Wednesday
REC Extra’s Leo Club: Students with an interest in community service are welcome. The Lions Club established the club in an effort to bring youth into community service through their school. The club is dedicated to helping the community by engaging students in various community service projects. Students will receive student service learning hours for participating in projects. Wednesdays, Sponsors: Ms. Kozma & Mrs. Orzel,
School Newspaper: For students interested in writing and reporting. Students should be able to accept an assignment and complete it within a time frame. The newspaper staff generates articles, gathers student opinions, offers advice, and generally writes about topics of interest to middle school students. Articles and graphics are assembled in a printed newspaper each marking period and distributed to the student body. Wednesdays, Sponsor: Mrs. Rose, Computer Lab
STEP Team: Step is a combination of organized dancing, stomping, and clapping to a rhythm. Step helps students to develop new communication skills, patience, coordination, and a strong discipline for performing. Students also learn the importance of teamwork. Students are required to attend practices and perform at two home basketball games and a spring county competition. The purchase of a T-shirt may be required. Sponsor: Ms. Butler, Thursdays, cafeteria
Student Government Association (SGA): Involvement in activities that promote civic duty for the FMS community, such as canned food drive, fundraisers, and dance. An election by peers to represent students in SGA takes place early fall in world studies classes. Student members may attend meetings outside FMS. An application is required for students not already elected as delegates. Wednesdays, Sponsor: Ms. Lazarick, room 15
Yearbook: Students interested in creating the annual Farquhar yearbook assist with designing layouts, taking pictures, coming up with creative ideas, and advertising the yearbook sale. Tuesdays, Sponsor: Lazarick, room 15
Project Change: This club is for anyone who has the desire to give back and connect to our community. Ensure you have a voice and play a significant role in making our community the best it can be! Students gain a better understanding of Student Service Learning from multiple perspectives and get a first-hand look at volunteering. Dates for Project Change are: 12/20, 1/3, 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2 and 5/16 Sponsor: Ms. Septoff, RM 13
Speedball: This club will be held on Wednesdays and will begin on April 3rd. Sponsor: Mr. Matt Green
REC Extra Blacktop Basketball: This club will take place Thursdays and will be begin on April 4th. Sponsor: Ms. Rose
Gardening: This club will be held on Thursdays and will begin on April 4th. Sponsor: Mr. Matt Green
Duke Medical Dolls: For students interested in earning service hours while contributing to a great cause. Students will use a pattern to cut out, sew, and stuff dolls to be used by the medical team at Duke Medical Center. This club will begin on April 9th and meet on Thursdays. Sponsor: Mrs. Bowles
REC Extra Tennis: This club will be held on Tuesdays and will begin on April 4th. Sponsor: Ms. Abby Rose
Girls Volleyball: This club is taking place on Thursdays, 4/25, 4/30, 5/9 and 5/15
Activities are limited and fill up quickly.
If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Rose or Kris Rhone (After School Activities Coordinators), or Matt Green (Intramural Director)
After-School Activities Contacts:
Laurie_E_Rose@mcpsmd.org
Kristin_M_Rhone@mcpsmd.org
Matthew_D_Green@mcpsmd.org