UPDATED

1/05/2015

Robert Frost Middle School

2015 (SPRING)
After-School Clubs Packet
Mr. Jason Garbic
After-School Activities Coordinator
Email: Jason_Garbic@mcpsmd.org
Phone: 301-279-3949

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2015 (SPRING)
Notes: * To participate in any activity taking place after school, the
$30.00 extracurricular activities fee must be sent to the "MCPS central office".
DO NOT MAKE CHECKS OUT TO ROBERT FROST.
(Fee forms can be obtained at the After-School Activities Bulletin Board,
at the MCPS Website, and in the main office.)
* In order to remain in any after-school activity students must maintain a 2.0 grade
point average (GPA) with the exception of these clubs:
- Wootton Tutoring
-Homework Club
- Algebra Tutoring
* Students will be assigned to clubs on a first-come-first-served basis. Some clubs have
limited space, so students should sign up promptly to get the clubs they want.
* Students who stay after school must be under adult supervision by 2:50pm until 4:15 pm.
* There will be no clubs during the month of January.
* Spring clubs will begin Tuesday, February 3rd and end Thursday, June 4th unless
otherwise noted. Sign-up for spring clubs will be held in January.
Spring After-School Activities
CHAMBER MUSIC CLUB

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

GAMES CLUB

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

Students who play string instruments will have the opportunity to

perform duets, trios, and quartets.
Tuesdays (April 7th-First meeting)
Room 232
Ms. Weber
The Environmental Club is a group dedicated to protecting the
environment. We will be discussing the impacts of pollution and
how to spread awareness about protecting our environment by
suggesting green alternatives here at Frost and throughout our
community. Also, we will be working to organize a lake cleanup
that will take place before the end of the year.
Thursdays
Room 107
Mrs. Garber

Students will have the opportunity to play a variety of board

games such as chess, checkers, Monopoly, and others.
Students may bring their own games to share.
Tuesdays
Room 202
Mr. Meyer

GENERATIONS TOGETHER

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

GIRLS ON THE RUN

Students will spend time with senior citizens at The Village at

Rockville doing activities such as art, music, fitness, book club,
current event discussions, and technology courses.
Wednesdays
Meet at front lobby at school & The Village of Rockville
Ms. Gibbs

MEMBERSHIP
LIMITED
20 Girls

Girls on the Run is designed to address challenges middle school girls

face by empowering them to make thoughtful and healthy decisions on
certain topics including eating disorders, internet safety, relationships,
cyber-bullying and tobacco and alcohol use. We use physical activity to
inspire and motivate girls throughout the program, to encourage lifelong
health and fitness, and most importantly, to build confidence through
accomplishment. At the end of the season, the girls and their running
buddies complete a 5k running event.

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays (begins March 2nd through May 17th)

Room 215
Mrs. Sarah Shah, Mrs. Katie Shah, Mrs. Yu

INTERNATIONAL CLUB

Students will help plan activities to foster the awareness and an

appreciation of the many cultures that make up Frost. They
will also help prepare for International Night taking place in May.

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

Every other Wednesday beginning Feb 4th

Room 111
World Languages Teachers

LYLAS

Leading Young Ladies Achieving Success: a mentoring group

designed especially for 7th & 8th grade girls. The purpose is to
provide a safe place for girls to discuss issues and topics that
are important to their academic, social, and emotional
development. Weekly discussions focus on positive life choices,
making new friends, & sharing experiences.

Sessions:
Locations
Sponsors:

Thursdays (Once a month)

204
TBD

ORGANIC GARDEN CLUB

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

MEMBERSHIP
LIMITED

Students will plant and maintain an organic vegetable garden.

This is a partnership with the Silver Diner Restaurant.
Thursdays
Room 213 and Organic Garden Location in Courtyard
Ms. Lam

QUIZ BOWL

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:
WELLNESS CLUB

Sessions:
Location:
Sponsor:

Do you know the answers to questions about various topics

from history, to current events, to sports, to science? Would you
like to compete with a group of your friends; pressing buzzers to
see who answers the fastest? Students will complete in teams of
3 to 5 students so gather up your friends and see Mr. Anton for
additional information.
Thursdays
255
Mr. Anton
Students will develop the tools necessary to maintain a life-long
pursuit of wellness in the areas of social, emotional, academic,
physical, and intellectual wellness.
Wednesdays
Room 202
Mr. Reed

"OPEN DOOR" ACTIVITIES

These programs do not require a sign up, or a 2.0 GPA in order to attend.
ALGEBRA TUTORING

Session:
Location:
Sponsor:

HOMEWORK CLUB

Session:
Location:
Sponsor:
WOOTTON TUTORING

Session:
Location:
Sponsor:

Do you need help with Algebra? Do you sometimes need help

with questions? Do you need to "catch up" on work
occasionally? If you answered, "YES!" to any of these
questions, then Algebra Tutoring is for you!
Wednesdays
256
Mrs. Rivera

Do you need a quiet place to do homework? Do you

sometimes need help with questions? Do you need to
"catch up" on work occasionally? If you answered,
"YES!" to any of these questions, then the Homework
Club is for you!
Wednesdays
Media Center
Ms. Gagnon
Do you need help with homework? Wootton High
School students tutor Frost students, giving them
the guidance and encouragement needed to
complete their assignments.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Media Center
Mr. Blackman, Ms. Michaels, Ms. Lam

INTRAMURAL SPORTS
INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural sports are offered to students after school on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays, and Thursdays (Fall and Spring). A variety of athletic activities are planned. See
Ms. Nechanicky for a schedule of activities, or talk to your P.E. teacher.

APPLICATION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB

PARTICIPATION
SPRING 2015 (ONLY)
*See your P.E. teacher for a separate application for Intramurals.*
Last Name:_________________________First Name:________________________ Grade:____
Please rank your top 5 choices of clubs: (1= 1st choice, 2= 2nd choice, etc.)
RANK

CLUB ACTIVITIES
(Spring Sign-up
Only)
Chamber Music
Environmental Club
Games Club
Generations Together
Girls on the Run
International Club
LYLAS (Girls Mentoring)
Organic Garden
Quiz Bowl
Wellness Club

DAY

COMMENTS

Tuesdays
Thursdays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays

Begins April 7th

Tuesdays and
Wednesdays
Every other
Wednesday

Limit 20 students

Wednesdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Wednesdays

Open to 7th & 8th grade girls

Limit 30 students

I give permission for my child to participate in the above activities. I understand that I will be
responsible for providing transportation unless my child can ride the activity bus.
The activity bus transports students to the Willows, Dufief, Rio, and Travilah areas only.
The bus leaves Frost at 4:15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The activity bus stops are: (detailed stop information - posted in the front lobby & website)
- Willows
- Treworthy
- Dufief Mill Road
- Flints Grove Road
- Rio Boulevard
- Dufief Drive
- River Road
- Travilah Road
- Coral Gable & Frances Green
PARENT SIGNATURE:_______________________________________ DATE:____________
RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO THE MAIN OFFICE BY TUESDAY,

FEB. 4th

CLUBS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS & A SPONSOR

See Mr. Garbic OR THE CLUB SPONSOR FOR QUESTIONS.
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR SPRING CLUBS ONLY