After-School Activities Program 2024 - 2025

Activity Packet

After-School Activity Coordinator:  Mrs. Brewster

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Lakelands Park Middle School offers an exciting variety of after-school opportunities from 3:15 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (excluding half days and unscheduled early release days).  On the days we have after-school activities, students will report to the Cafeteria at 3:00 pm.  We will serve a hot meal from 3:00 to 3:15 pm, and students will be dismissed at 3:15 pm to their activities. 

While participating in after-school activities, students can practice leadership skills, improve their academic, musical, and athletic abilities, and participate in other endeavors that suit their creativity and personal interests.  Under the supervision of a supportive, caring, and competent professional staff member or volunteer, a student will often develop an avocation that will remain a lifelong interest and source of enjoyment.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Tamara Brewster, our After-School Activities Coordinator, at Tamara_Brewster@mcpsmd.org.

AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN ALL GRADE LEVELS

Club Name 

Description 

When 

Sponsor 

Book Wars 

Grade-level teams will read 8 books and 4 graphic novel series between October and March. They will meet to discuss books, answer practice trivia questions, and have fun getting to know each other. In March, teams will compete in a trivia competition against other MCPS middle schools. During the competition, judges will award prizes for team unity and spirit as well as sportsmanship. 

Starts October 2

Wednesdays

(Bi-weekly)

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Greco 

At 3:15 pm, go to the Media Center.

BRIICK

BRIICK (Building Right Intentions In Curious Kids). 

will help young students to know and love themselves so they can confidently navigate life’s challenges and pursue their goals.

Starts Sept. 18 

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mr. G (Mr. Gregory) will pick students up from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.  

Drama 

Drama Club provides an opportunity for students who like to act or do theatre tech to get together and enjoy drama activities. The club will have weekly meetings to plan performances, learn, improve, and plan for future Drama Club projects. 

Starts Sept. 18

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm


Ms. Denzel will pick students up from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

      Environmental Club

Are you interested in learning more about the problems affecting our planet? Do you want to be the change that saves our planet? If so, join the Environmental Club! We will learn about things we can do to be eco-friendly, inform others about the dangers facing this world, and get our hands in the dirt creating and maintaining a native species garden.

Starts October 1

Tuesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mrs. Leissa

At 3:15 pm, go to Room 260.

Biking Club

For those new to biking!  Students will learn to prepare for and engage in cycling activities that will promote safety and enjoyment in cycling.  While this club follows the Ride for Focus curriculum, it also will help students develop positive characteristics that can transfer to daily life and lead students to a lifelong participation in cycling. 

March 6 - May 1

Thursdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Cassels / Mr. Bowers

Intramural Flag Football

Students will be given an opportunity to organize small or large flag football games with no contact.  Students also will be offered the opportunity to practice in small groups if they choose. 

      Sept. 17 - Oct. 23 

Tuesdays & 

Wednesdays 

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mr. Childers will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Homework 

Club

Are you interested in getting a jump start on your homework assignments? Are you interested in having free time at home instead of being overwhelmed with work? Homework Club allows you to get a head start and also receive assistance and ask questions to help achieve success and understanding of your assignments. 

Starts Sept. 18

Wednesdays


3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mrs. Brewster will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Jazz @ LPMS 

Welcome to the Jazz Band at Lakelands!  We jam out to rock, jazz, Latin, fusion music, and more.  Prior playing experience is a must!

All instruments are welcomed, but please note that this is not an instrument instruction course.

Starts October 16

Wednesdays

3:15 - 4:25 pm

  Mr. Stuart 

At 3:15 pm, go to the Band Room.

Library Advisory Board 

&

Tech Team

The Library Advisory Board will assist in creating monthly book displays and book promotions, seasonal decorating of the library, reshelving books, organizing the library space, and assisting with recommendations for approved book purchases. In addition, students interested in being trained to help troubleshoot classroom tech are encouraged to join.

Starts Sept. 18

(biweekly)

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Greco

At 3:15 pm, go to the Media Center.

Minority Scholars Program 

The Minority Scholars Program is a student-led group whose mission is to help increase the academic success of minority students and foster positive relationships. Student participants will develop leadership skills, an appreciation of various cultures, and a sense of belonging. This club is open to everyone. 

Starts Sept. 26

Thursdays 

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Reed will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Publications Club

Have your voice heard and your work seen!  Students interested in contributing to school publications will meet on Wednesdays.  If you like to write, draw, take photographs, design layouts, or create games, puzzles, and comics,

 we have a place for you in Rm. 140!

Starts Sept. 25

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Tippets will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Safe Space

 

 

Safe Space is a club to provide a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and their allies.  In addition to being a social and fun place for peers to gather, the club will focus on providing resources and support, and fostering pride and visibility of LGBTQ+ within the Lakelands school and community. 

Starts Oct 22

Tuesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mr. Rojas Godoy will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

SGA 

The Student Government Association is a group of student leaders from Grades 6, 7, and 8. Students can run for elected official positions or choose to be active members and representatives. Students plan and execute fundraisers, events, and activities that promote community outreach and school spirit. Students also have the chance to interact with SGA organizations from other MCPS middle schools throughout the year. SGA is a great club for students hoping to develop their leadership skills and become an active part of the LPMS community. 


Starts Sept. 25

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm 

Ms. Reed will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Intramural Basketball

Students will practice basketball skills and organize small games.  Students also will be offered the opportunity to practice in small groups if they choose. 

Starts Sept. 26

Tuesdays & Thursdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mr. Denney or Mr. Johnson will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Intramural Ultimate Frisbee 

Ultimate Frisbee is a fast-paced team game similar to football.  We will mix in frisbee golf and other frisbee games as well. 

Sept. 19 - Nov. 14 

Thursdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mr. Bowers will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.

Intramural Pickleball

Students will be given the opportunity to play Pickleball games as well as practice Pickleball skills.

Sept. 18 - May 14

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Wolff 

will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.


eSports


Students will create teams and engage in eSports in a fun, safe and competitive environment.  Students will compete in organized league tournaments.

    October 7 - April 22 


Tuesdays & Thursdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ms. Wolff

will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.


Model United Nations Club

Do you love to argue? Well, argue in debates at our new Model United Nations club! Here, you will become a stronger leader and public speaker by role playing characters and representatives from various countries.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in Model U.N. competitions.

Starts Sept. 25

Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Dr. Ellerbe will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.


Math Team

Math Team is a place where students will have the opportunity to explore math outside of what they learn in the classroom and gain problem-solving skills in math competitions.  Math Team is open to all students!

Starts October 15

Tuesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Mr. Cohen 

will pick up students from the cafeteria at 3:15 pm.


Intramurals

Additional intramurals will likely be added throughout the year.  Check back for updates!


TBD

 

 

LPMS Activity Bus Calendar 

Activity buses will only run on the days listed below.

ACTIVITY BUSES ARE AVAILABLE TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS, at 4:30 pm UNTIL MAY 14, 2025 (*UNLESS ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED*).    

Month 

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

September

No Activity Bus September 17

September 18 

September 19 

 

September 24 

September 25 

September 26 

October

October 1 

October 2 

No Activity Bus October 3 

 

October 8

October 9 

October 10 

 

October 15 

October 16 

October 17 

 

October 22

October 23 

October 24 

 

October 29 

October 30 

October 31 

November

No Activity Bus November 5 

November 6 

November 7 

 

November 12 

November 13 

November 14 

 

November 19 

November 20 

November 21 

 

No Activity Bus November 26 

   

December

December 3 

December 4 

December 5 

 

December 10 

December 11 

December 12 

 

December 17 

December 18 

December 19 

 

                                    WINTER BREAK- No School- No Activity Buses-

January

   

No Activity Bus January 2  

 

January 7

January 8 

January 9 

 

January 14 

January 15 

January 16 

 

January 21 

January 22 

January 23  

 

January 28 

 

January 30 

 

Month 

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 

February

February 4 

February 5 

February 6 

 

February 11 

February 12 

February 13 

 

February 18 

February 19 

February 20 

 

February 25 

February 26 

February 27 

March 

March 4

March 5

March 6 

 

March 11

March 12 

March 13  

 

March 18 

March 19 

March 20 

 

March 25 

March 26 

March 27 

April

April 1 

April 2

April 3 

 

April 8 

April 9 

April 10 

 

SPRING BREAK- NO School- NO Activity Buses

 

April 22 

April 23  

April 24 

 

April 29 

April 30 

 

May 

   

May 1 

 

May 6 

May 7 

May 8 

 

May 13 

May 14 

No Activity Bus May 15  

 

No Activity Bus May 20

No Activity Bus May 21 

No Activity Bus May 22

 

No Activity Bus May 27

No Activity Bus May 28 

No Activity Bus May 29

June

Activity Buses Have Concluded for the School Year

 

LPMS ACTIVITY BUS ROUTES

*** If you plan to pick your child up after activities, you must be present by 4:25 pm or your student will need to ride the activity bus home.

Bus #1 Route: OPEN (Bus #2324 Covering)

  • Muddy Branch Rd & Governor Square Apts 
  • West Side Drive, Orchard Park Dr @ Mill Green Ave (CC) 
  • Purchase Street, Dosh Dr & Sioux Lane 
  • Long Draft Road (Bennington) Stone Ridge Drive

Bus #2 Route: Run by Bus #2304

  • Lakelands Development Darnestown Road & Orchard Drive 
  • Blackberry Drive, Riffle Ford Road, Darnestown Road 
  • Norman Drive & Blue Mountain Court 
  • Seneca Road River Road 
  • Spring Meadows Drive & Poplar Hill Road 
  • Poplar Hill Rd & Kelly Farm Rd 
  • Berryville Road 
  • Germantown Road 
  • Black Rock Road

Bus #3 Route: Run by Bus #2320

  • The Eaves Apts. QO Blvd @ Ent by Pool (Used to be called Clusters & Grove Park) 
  • Rabbit Road & Pheasant Run Road 
  • Pheasant Run Rd & Clopper Rd 
  • Parkview Ave & Grand St @ Comm. Center 
  • Brown Station ES
  • Diamond ES 

Please Note:  Stops may be adjusted, if necessary, due to the number of students on each bus.