Watkins Mill High School

Dear Watkins Mill High School Community,

Thank you for coming out to our Spring Musical this weekend! Our students' hard work definitely paid off. Kudos to an amazing production. Thank you students and staff that made it possible. Congratulations to our coed volleyball team for winning the North Division Championship this Friday. We will update with playoff information when it becomes available.

This week students received their report cards, attendance letters, and obligations (if they had any). Seniors it is important that you pay off any obligations as soon as possible. Please see Mrs. Holderman, our financial specialist if you have any questions.

Next week, we will be checking student parking permits. All students parking in the student lot should have a parking permit. Also, students should only be parking in the student lot. If you need a permit or need to pay for the remainder of the school year, please see Ms. Holderman.

We have an eventful week ahead of us. Monday, April 22, 2024, will be an asynchronous learning day for students. This means that students will not report to school on that day. Instead, their teachers will assign work for them to complete on their own. Students can expect up to four hours of work to be completed on Canvas or on paper. Students must turn in the assignments in order to be marked present for the day. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teachers or the main office.

IB Testing begins this month. Our first exam is on Thursday the 25th. Please review our IB exam schedule for testing times and locations. WMHS IB Exam Schedule May 2024

The Watkins Mill Career Fair will be held on Wednesday April 24 from 10 AM - 12:15 PM. ALL seniors will attend during Wolverine Wednesday and juniors may attend during their fourth period or during lunch. It will take place in the auxiliary gym at Watkins Mill.

There will also be a Mobile Job Center parked outside of the gym entrance - Worksource Montgomery will be on site during the Career Fair to provide resume and cover letter. Students, to work with a job coach please sign-up HERE.

On Thursday, April 25, Juniors that missed the SAT, will take the make-up. Ms. Roberson has emailed students that need to make up the test with information and their testing location.

Thursday evening, please join us for our International Night! We will begin at 5:30pm and it will take place in the auditorium. International Night Invitation

Friday evening, get ready for an epic prom night at Glen Echo Park! Doors open at 7:00 PM and close at 9:00 PM sharp, you can arrive early and take pictures around the park. It is a beautiful venue. No entry after 9pm. All MCPS rules/policies apply at this event. Don't leave your student ID or tickets behind – it's your way in. If you are bringing an outside guest, they must show ID at check-in for entry. We are all looking to an amazing night.

Thank you for all you do for our students and community.

Vilma Najera

Principal

Watkins Mill HS

FAMILY FOOD MARKET:

NEW DATE:

The next family food market being held at Watkins Mill High School will be on:

May 18, 2024

Location: Watkins Mill High School

10301 Apple Ridge Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Contact: marcus_d_wiggins@mcpsmd.org

Future Dates:

June 11 (The last one of this school year)

Attention all 9th-grade families! We're thrilled to announce an upcoming field trip to McDaniel College on April 24th. This promises to be an enriching experience where students will get a firsthand look at college life, explore campus facilities, and engage in informative sessions. It's a fantastic opportunity for our students to start envisioning their future paths. Please mark your calendars and ensure your student's attendance for this valuable excursion. More details to follow soon!

¡Atención a todas las familias del noveno grado! Estamos emocionados de anunciar la excursión al Colegio McDaniel el próximo 24 de abril. Esta experiencia promete ser enriquecedora donde los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de ver de primera mano la vida universitaria, explorar las instalaciones del campus y participar en sesiones informativas. Es una oportunidad fantástica para que nuestros estudiantes comiencen a visualizar sus futuros caminos. Por favor, marquen sus calendarios y asegúrense de que sus estudiantes asistan a esta valiosa excursión. ¡Pronto recibirán más detalles!

We will hold an SAT Make Up Day for all students in the class of 2025 on Thursday, April 25th. All students who did not take their SAT on Wednesday, March 20th will have an opportunity to take the SAT on Thursday, April 25th. Students will receive communication from Ms. Roberson in their emails THIS WEEK regarding location and specific time.

Tendremos un día de recuperación del SAT para todos los estudiantes de la clase de 2025 el jueves 25 de abril. Todos los estudiantes que no tomaron su SAT el miércoles 20 de marzo tendrán la oportunidad de tomar el SAT el jueves 25 de abril. Los estudiantes recibirán comunicación de la Sra. Roberson en sus correos electrónicos ESTA SEMANA con respecto a la ubicación y la hora específica.

Please refer to important information about the MCPS SSL Awards that middle school and high school students are eligible to earn and the requirements for these awards provided below:

Career Fair Information:

The Watkins Mill Career Fair will be held on Wednesday April 24 from 10 AM - 12:15 PM. ALL seniors will attend during Wolverine Wednesday and juniors may attend during their fourth period or during STEP. It will take place in the auxiliary gym at Watkins Mill.

There will also be a Mobile Job Center parked outside of the gym entrance - Worksource Montgomery will be on site during the Career Fair to provide resume and cover letter assistance. To work with a job coach please sign-up HERE.

There will be many options for employment and job training after high school, including:

> Montgomery College Technical and Certificate Programs

> Educational-related organizations

> Government employers

> Apprenticeship/training programs

> Full-time employers

> Part-time employers

> Military representatives

Freshmen/Sophomore College & Career Bulletin 4/19/2024

Junior College & Career Bulletin 4/19/2024

Senior College & Career Bulletin 4/19/2024

We want to congratulate our Coed Volleyball team and Coach Michael Brown for winning the MCPS North Division on Friday Night with their win over Rockville. They are currently 8-0 and one of the top teams in the county this season. Be sure to mark down May 2nd as we will more than likely host a first-round playoff game, time and opponent to be determined. Way to go!

Spring sports are in FULL swing, and our teams are working hard. Continue to check our athletics website for the most up to date schedules.

A few friendly reminders in regard to attending our events at Watkins Mill and throughout MCPS Athletics for all sport seasons:

• All events (minus Pickleball, Allied Softball, Bocce, Boys/Girls Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track and Field) require a ticket to attend at WM. All those in attendance ages 11 and up must have a ticket to the event. We are an online ticket only school and all tickets must be purchased here. ONLY those with an MCPS badge plus 1 guest will get in for FREE.
• If you leave the building/contest, you will need to repay to enter.
• Admission ends at halftime of the 2nd or last contest of lacrosse games, even if you have a ticket, you will not be able to enter after this point and at the start of the 2nd set in the last game of volleyball.
• All doors/gates for events open 30 minutes prior to the first start
• Respect and Sportsmanship towards both teams and officials are expected. Any infraction of this could jeopardize you attending games and/or being asked to leave.
• Be sure to check our website for the most up to date information with contests for spring. Here is a link that has the events and changes will be reflected here.

Planning ahead for Fall sports. Fall sports begin on Wednesday 8/14/24. Registration will open on Monday 7/15/24. All items (registration and physical) will be due by 12pm on Monday 8/12/24 in order to be able to participate in the Fall. Also, all student-athletes are expected to be at all practices beginning on 8/14/24. Fall schedules for 2024 can be found at our athletic website under the season and then sport. We do not have golf or the pickleball schedule yet. More information will be sent as we approach the end of the school/sign up period.

We want to highlight the amazing academic accomplishments of our spring sports teams from 3rd marking period. We are so proud of them in the classroom as much as outside of the classroom.

· 250 student-athletes participated in Spring sports.

· The Spring sports’ teams GPA was a 3.14 overall for all 11 teams.

· 122 student-athletes received “Minds in Motion” awards for having at least a 3.25 GPA while

playing a sport. That is 48.8% of the total students who participated in Spring sports.

· 21 student-athletes had a 4.0 GPA during marking period 3.

· 96.8% of our student-athletes remained eligible, however, 8 student-athletes did become ineligible

this Spring sports season.

· Overall, the Spring sports’ teams did well as 5 teams had a team GPA of 3.25 or higher and an

additional 2 teams had a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

· Boys Tennis had the Highest Team GPA with a 3.62

As always, thanks for your continued support. Go 'Rines!

Please join us for our April PTSA meeting on Tuesday the 16th at 7pm in the media center. The admin team will give an update on spring activities (musical, prom, senior events, etc.) We will also share updates on graduation buses, senior scholarships, and fundraisers. If you are unable to join us in person, you can log on via zoom using this link.

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/86164196428?pwd=QWhnZ0YwMXJEQytOWGdRNm9XLzliZz09

If you have not done so yet, please join our Facebook - Watkins Mill Rine PTSA | Facebook

Have questions, comments, feedback for the PTSA? Email us at watkinsptsapresident@gmail.com

Need to join the PTSA click here - Watkins Mill High School PTSA Registration 2023 – 2024 (google.com)

Watkins Mill High School PTSA Registration 2023 – 2024

Please contact President - Margarita Adiego-Blasco at margarita_adiego-blasco@mcpsmd.org for any questions.

We are starting a new curriculum-based program named Extended Hours. For all newcomer students (entering the USA after 1/1/2021) We have SSL and community events, field trips, incentives, dinner, art therapy, therapeutic recreation, and more. This program is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. I will share the flyer with you after its approval.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Marlon Morales | WMHS Program Manager

Identity, Inc. | mmorales@identity-youth.org

Mobile: (240) 600-7061 Office: (240) 406-1545x1065

Cluster Project's Weekly Newsletter for Friday, 04/26.

English Version:

WMCP Newsletter

Spanish Version:

WMCP Boletin

Seniors - make sure you check your email often and continue to monitor the ACES Google Classroom page for updates. Many colleges are sending important information, especially related to financial aid. Stop by the ACES room or email Ms. Moxley if you have any questions. Decision dates are right around the corner and we are here to help you! ​**MC Bound ACES seniors - if you have not met with Mr. Carr yet for your onboarding meeting, be sure to schedule it soon! There are important steps you will need to complete before you register for classes.

Juniors - the last workshop (College Essay Writing) will be rescheduled for May 30 during STEP/lunch. More information will be shared on the ACES Google Classroom page.

Sophomores - We are so excited to welcome our new ACES scholars from the Class of 2026!

Congratulations and welcome to ACES! We look forward to getting to work with you over the next few years! Please check your email - we have invited you to the ACES Canvas page where you can find an announcement about next steps and other important information. Be sure to turn in your scholar agreement (either in person to the ACES office E107 or email your signed copy to Ms. Moxley) by May 20. Also, be sure to register for our Welcome to ACES orientation on May 7. More information can be found on the ACES Canvas page.

CollegeTracks is still recruiting students to join their Class of 2025. If you plan to graduate in 2025 and plan on attending college or trade school, CollegeTracks is here to help you. We assist students through the entire college application process including researching colleges and careers, preparing for college entrance exams, creating college lists, submitting college and financial aid applications, reviewing financial aid awards to help determine which college would be the best financial fit for you, and more. We will be hosting workshops for the Class of 2025 in April & May so we encourage students to sign up now to secure your spot. Once you register with CollegeTracks, you will need to complete your New Student Meeting which is a conversation we have with students to learn more about you and your academic goals so we know how to best support you through this process. CollegeTracks does not have requirements to join but we have noticed that students who come from low-income families or are the first in their family to attend a US college usually get the most out of our services. Students who are in ACES are NOT eligible to join CollegeTracks. Click HERE or come see us in the Media Center if you are interested in joining. If you have already joined, make sure that you schedule your New Student Meeting ASAP so you are ready to go when workshops begin.

Again, CollegeTracks is located in the Media Center and we are in the building Monday - Thursday from 9am - 5pm.

• April 1 - Holiday - No School
• April 1 - 5 - Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
• April 9 - End of Marking Period 3
• April 10 - No School for students (grading and reporting)
• April 13 - African Ball
• April 18 - Report Card Distribution
• April 18 - 20 - Spring Musical
• April 20 - Family Food Market
• April 22 - No School Students - Teacher Professional Day
• April 24 - Career Fair
• April 25 - International Night
• April 26 - Prom
• April 29- May 3- Art Show