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NEWS FROM “THE MILL”
June 1 - 30, 2021
Watkins Mill High School
10301 Apple Ridge Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
(301) 284-4400 FAX (301) 840-3980
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
• Message from Ms. Goddard
• News Happening Around the Mill
• PTSA and Booster Club News
• Important Dates
• Media Center News
• Athletic News
• Summer School Registration Information
MESSAGE FROM MS. GODDARD, PRINCIPAL
Congratulations on an outstanding school year! I want to thank all parents, students, and staff
for making 2020-2021 such a successful school year supporting the students and community
during a national pandemic, and under the umbrella of a hybrid teaching model. With impressive
academic achievements; our continued growth as an IB World School; outstanding performances
in athletics, the arts, and other extra-curricular activities; accomplishments inside and outside of
the classroom; millions of dollars in scholarships and college awards; building up our pride in
Watkins Mill (Orange Nation!); and much, much more. I am so proud of everything our students,
staff, parent leaders, and community has accomplished. I am looking forward to another great
school year in 2021-2022!
To our graduates, once again, congratulations! I am extremely proud of the Class of 2021 and
all that they accomplished in their four years at Watkins Mill. I excitedly anticipate our school’s
continued success for the Class of 2022 and beyond!
Throughout the summer, please check our website regularly for information on summer
programs; math and reading information, IB expectations, fall sports tryout information, freshman
orientation day, Senior Portraits, announcements, and preparations for the beginning of the
school year in August.
Around the first week of August, we will publish a full summer packet with all Back to School
information including the first day of school.
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In addition, the school leadership team, and I will be meeting throughout the summer to
engage in school improvement planning for 2021-2022. Our annual summer leadership week
will take place July 12-14 and August 18-19 when staff, students, and parents will come
together to discuss the promising future of Watkins Mill HS. If you are interested in being a part
of this team, please contact or Evelyn_WilsonCarr@mcpsmd.org for more information. All are
welcome!
Thanks for all of your support of our school and community, and have a great summer!
Sincerely,
Carol Goddard, Principal
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NEWS AND HAPPENINGS AROUND THE MILL:
Identity Offering Assistance to County Residents (English and Spanish)
Identity is receiving clients and offering services for:
· Help in applying for the county's Rental Relief Program (up to $12,000 for
qualifying residents who are behind in rent)
· Vaccination information and free COVID-19 testing
· Food and SNAP (food stamps)
· Care for Kids and referrals to Proyecto Salud Clinic and Care For Your Health
· Emergency cash assistance
· Connections to other social services in Montgomery County
They are able to offer help in English and Spanish. For more information, call Maribel at 301-
800-5519 or Rita at 240-306-7626.
Identity ofrece asistencia a los residentes del condado
Identity está recibiendo clientes y ofreciendo servicios para:
· Ayuda para solicitar el programa de ayuda para alquileres del condado (hasta $12,000 para
residentes calificados que estén atrasados en el alquiler)
· Información de vacunación y pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19
· Alimentos y SNAP (cupones de alimentos)
· Care for Kids y referencias a la Clínica Proyecto Salud y Care For Your Health
· Asistencia en efectivo de emergencia
· Conexiones con otros servicios sociales en el condado de Montgomery
Pueden ofrecer ayuda en inglés y español. Para obtener más información, llame a Maribel al
301-800-5519 o a Rita al 240-306-7626.
Immunization Requirements for the 2021-2022 School Year (English and Spanish)
All students must have up-to-date immunization records prior to the start of the 2021-2022
school year.
Parents should contact their doctor to make sure their child is properly immunized and submit a
copy of the documentation to the Health Room at your child’s school as soon as possible, but
no later than Monday, August 30, 2021, the first day of the 2021-2022 school year.
Immunizations for students new to MCPS and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12, are
available Monday through Friday, by appointment, at locations in Rockville and Germantown.
Appointments are available at:
School Health Services Immunization Clinic at Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon
Road. Rockville; Phone: 240-740-4430
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Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd. Germantown; Phone: 240-777-
3380
Visit this webpage to view the full list of immunization requirements for students.
Requisitos de vacunación para el año escolar 2021-2022:
Todos los estudiantes deben tener registros de vacunación actualizados antes del inicio del año
escolar 2021-2022. Los padres deben comunicarse con su proveedor de servicios médicos para
asegurarse de que su hijo esté debidamente inmunizado y enviar una copia de la
documentación a la enfermería de la escuela de su hijo lo antes posible, a más tardar el lunes,
30 de agosto de 2021 el primer día del ciclo escolar 2021-2022.
Las vacunas para los estudiantes nuevos en MCPS y los niños desde el jardín de infancia hasta
el grado 12 están disponibles de lunes a viernes, con cita previa, en ubicaciones en Rockville y
Germantown.
Las citas están disponibles en:
Clínica de inmunización de servicios de salud escolar en Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon
Road. Rockville; Teléfono: 240-740-4430
Centro de salud de Germantown: 12900 Middlebrook Rd. Germantown; Teléfono: 240-777-
3380
Visite esta página web para ver la lista completa de requisitos de vacunación para los
estudiantes.
Students Invited to Submit Videos for “Take Your Shot” PSA Contest (English and
Spanish)
Story: MCPS middle and high school students are invited to produce video public service
announcements (PSAs) to encourage young people to talk with their friends about the
importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The “Take Your Shot” contest invites students to
produce 30- to 45-second videos exploring one of the following themes:
· Why should everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine?
· What makes you want to get vaccinated?
· When people, like us, get vaccinated, we can …
Judges will select up to 25 videos, in English and Spanish, and use them on the county’s social
media channels. Three high school and three middle school videos will be awarded prizes in
early summer.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 4. Contest rules and entry forms are available here.
The contest is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human
Services in partnership with MCPS. Students can earn five Student Service Learning (SSL) hours
for submitting an entry that meets all requirements.
For more information, email Lynn Cook at lynn.cook@montgomerycountymd.gov.
News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 4Estudiantes invitados a enviar videos para el concurso de anuncios de servicio público "Take Your Shot" Se invita a los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia y secundaria de MCPS a producir anuncios en video de servicio público (PSA por sus siglas en inglés) para alentar a los jóvenes a hablar con sus amigos sobre la importancia de recibir la vacuna COVID-19. El concurso "Take Your Shot" invita a los estudiantes a producir videos de 30 a 45 segundos que exploren uno de los siguientes temas: · ¿Por qué todos deberían recibir la vacuna COVID-19? · ¿Qué le hace querer vacunarse? · Cuando las personas, como nosotros, se vacunan, podemos ... La fecha límite para las presentaciones es el viernes, 4 de junio. Las reglas del concurso y los formularios de inscripción están disponibles aquí. DAILY VIRTUAL SCHEDULE Our daily virtual schedule can be found on our Watkins Mill High School Website or by clicking on this link school schedule. WMHS PTSA & BOOSTER CLUB NEWS A Message from our PTSA Acting President Elections were held on Tuesday, May 18. I am pleased to announce our new Board: President - Norm Gordon Vice President - Sheila Griffith Treasurer - Pamela Smith Secretary - Dee Pinkowitz Fundraising Coordinator - Carmen Frazier News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 5
This Fall promises to be an intense, full and active season for the WMHS community as our building re-opens, and all the wonderful activities we enjoyed in previous years - in-person classes, sports, and extracurricular activities - return. THERE WILL BE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED! In particular, we can use folks to assist the PTSA with membership, website maintenance, publicity, representation at the County level, and much more. We are looking forward to playing an integral part in helping to re-invent a rich community for students, staff, parents, and MV residents. If you are interested in any of these or in other ways to contribute, please let me know: ngordon0522@gmail.com. It has been an honor to serve these past few months and I am eager to see Watkins Mill reach its potential in 2022 - the sky's the limit! See you this Fall! Norm Gordon Acting President WMHS PTSA FRIENDLY REMINDER We have a significant number of parents picking up their students after 2:15 p.m. This is a friendly reminder that parents are not allowed to sign out students after 2:15 p.m. without prior authorization. It creates a safety issue with buses at dismissal, and it interrupts class instruction. If you need to pick up your student early, please send in a note, so the student is prepared to leave class at the requested time. FAMILY FOOD MARKET: As a reminder, Families will receive a pre-sorted box of non-perishable goods and a bag of fresh produce. Social distancing and safety protocols will be followed at all times. Families will not have to provide student names or ID numbers. Upon arrival, you will be asked the total number of people living in the household, how many adults over 65, and how many students. The final FFM of this school year will be held at Watkins Mill High School on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. *while supplies last. News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 6
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IMPORTANT DATES
Virtual Graduation Rehearsal June 10
In-person Graduation Ceremony June 11
Last day of school for students; early release day June 16
Wednesday, June 16 - no new instruction, asynchronous half day (no live Zooms), no students
in the building, students turn in work for periods 1-7 by 11:30 am.
JUNIOR/SENIOR SPRING BREAK 2022...SPAIN*!
The 2022 Spring Break Trip destination will be…SPAIN! The trip will include a tour of Madrid,
Seville, and Barcelona. Visit the beaches, the churches, the castles, and more as you and your
friends eat phenomenal meals and visit one of the most unique cultures in the world.
Registration has been underway, so if you want a great Spring Break experience next year, sign
up ASAP. The price of the trip increases over time, so get in now to lock down the
lowest price!
We have 8 spots available at this time, don’t miss out.
Join our google classroom for details... Code: 6c2wyi3
Visit the following website or call to register…
eftours.com/2399217JV (800) 665-5364
This trip is for Juniors and Seniors Only!
Email Mr. Sneddon directly if you have any questions.
*This is not a school sponsored event.
News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 8STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS (SSL) SSL Graduation Requirement Waived for Senior Class of 2021 The Maryland State Board of Education met on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, and approved the State Superintendent’s waiver for the Student Service Learning requirement for seniors who have not met the requirements. COMAR 13A.03.02.05 Student Service - Graduation Requirement – Request waiver of the Student Service requirement for seniors who have not met the requirements. This means that students who have not met the 75-hour requirement will still be eligible for graduation, given they have met all other requirements. COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS: Please follow the WM College/Career Center on Twitter @WMHS_CCIC for news & updates. Sarah H. Kessler College & Career Coordinator Watkins Mill High School A Regional IB World Program WM College/Career Center IMPORTANT LINKS WMHS Website Home: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/ Athletics: https://watkinsmillathletics.com/ Calendar: Calendar Staff Directory: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/staff/directory.aspx 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 Free & Reduced Lunches: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 9
MEDIA CENTER NEWS
Follow this link for the June Media Center Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16NasMLLijuieKXF70nbOvJtcuHFU7P4DEwc8mjUpL_g/edit?usp=sharing
WMHS ATHLETICS NEWS
Wow! What a school year 2020-2021 was. We started with virtual sports and ended with in
person Fall and Spring sports as well as Senior engagement activities for our Winter sport
senior student-athletes. This school year sure brought a lot of challenges, but it also brought a
lot of joy and promises for a very bright future for Watkins Mill Athletics. The Athletic
Department would like to thank all our coaches, student-athletes, and fans for their support
over the last 10 months as we all navigated these uncharted territories.
A few updates of things and important dates to look for over the summer months:
• Our tennis courts will be closed for about 2 weeks beginning on or around June
15th.
o All our tennis courts are being completely redone (new surfaces, new
paint, new fences, new nets, and new poles).
• Our outdoor Basketball courts will also be closed at the same time as they are
getting redone as well.
• Fall sports registration will be open on or around July 15th.
o MCPS is planning to have a normal 2021-2022 athletic season for all
sports.
o Information can be found on our Watkins Mill Athletics Website as we
near July 15th.
o A valid physical within the last year will be required to play
o Fall sports will begin on Wednesday, August 11th.
• Our track and stadium will remain closed to outside participation and community
use.
On Monday, May 24th, we hosted our senior student-athlete signing ceremony. The following
student-athletes signed their national letter of intent to play at the next level. We are extremely
proud of each of them and all our senior student-athletes and will miss them dearly.
Jonas Clark, Boys Lacrosse, Westminster College (PA)
Seda Tsarni, Wrestling, United States Air Force Academy
Griffen MacLaren, Swimming, Elizabethtown College
Katim Njie, Boys Soccer, Penn State Harrisburg
Wilfredo Gonzales Viera, Boys Soccer, Penn State Greater Alleghany
Emanuel Kouadio, Boys Soccer, Washington College
Baebaa Sayeh, Football, Salisbury University
Caleb Vargas, Boys Lacrosse, Cairn University
Carols Cardona, Boys Soccer, Rochester Institute of Technology
George “Tre” Moore, Boy Soccer, Salisbury University
We recently hired, Mr. Patrick Gaegler, as our new Varsity Girls Basketball coach. The official
press release can be found here. We welcome him to our ‘Rine athletic family.
News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 10The Athletic Department wishes our Wolverine Nation a healthy and safe summer. We are
looking forward to being back in person next year starting in August.
Be sure to check out our Watkins Mill Athletics Website frequently as it is updated with the
latest information pertaining to athletics in real time. It contains very useful information
including but not limited to all our social media accounts, coaches contacts, and MCPS Athletics
Information.
Go ‘Rines!
Social Media
• Make sure to follow all things Wolverine Athletics:
• Twitter: @WMRinesSports
• Instagram: @wmrinessports
• Facebook: Watkins Mill Athletics
• Website: www.watkinsmillathletics.com
• Athletic Teams Accounts: https://watkinsmillathletics.com/athletic-social-media-
accounts/
LIVE LINK TO THE WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
INFORMATION:
https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/news-index/summer-programs/
Please see the following pages for letters that were sent home to all students with details and a link to
the registration for summer school and the WM Youth Summit.
News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 11WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL
Montgomery County Public Schools
10301 Apple Ridge Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
(301) 284-4410 FAX (301) 840-3980
May 17, 2021
Students, Parents, and Guardians;
We are excited to provide everyone in the Watkins Mill High School community with access to and an overview of
the Local Summer programs we are planning to host from June 28 - August 6, 2021. We will be accepting student
registrations until June 4th, and we will finalize the schedule pending student enrollment.
We will be offering a variety of courses for all of our student’s needs (credit recovery, original credit, and
enrichment courses). Additionally, all courses, including credit-bearing courses, as well as breakfast and lunch
will be provided free of charge to all students this summer.
Summer Programs will run in two sessions, back-to-back, for three weeks each. Class schedules will vary, but
summer programs will run Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and transportation will be provided.
○ Session 1: June 28 - July 16
■ Semester A courses for credit
○ Session 2: July 19 - August 6
■ Semester B courses for credit
Please register your student for summer courses at https://bit.ly/WMHS2021SummerProgram.
Additional information will be provided to students during homeroom and will be accessible through MyMCPS
Classroom.
If you have any questions or need any assistance with the Summer Programs, please email Mr. Richard Courtot,
Summer Programs Lead Teacher, at Richard_J_Courtotiii@mcpsmd.org.
Ms. Carol Goddard
Principal, Watkins Mill High School
News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 12WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL
Montgomery County Public Schools
10301 Apple Ridge Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
(301) 284-4410 FAX (301) 840-3980
May 17, 2021
Estudiantes, Padres y Apoderados;
Nos complace brindar a todos en la comunidad de Watkins Mill High School acceso y una descripción general de
los programas de verano locales que planeamos organizar del 28 de junio al 6 de agosto , 2021. Aceptaremos
inscripciones de estudiantes hasta el 4 de junio y finalizaremos el cronograma pendiente de inscripción de
estudiantes.
Ofreceremos una variedad de cursos para todas las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes (recuperacion de creditos,
creditos originales y cursos de enriquecimiento) Además todos los cursos, incluidos los cursos que otorgan
créditos, asi como el desayuno y el almuerzo, se proporcionaran sin cargo a todos los estudiantes este verano.
Los programas de verano se desarrollarán en dos sesiones consecutivas durante tres semanas cada una. Los horarios
de las clases variarán pero los programas de verano se llevarán a cabo de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 12:30 p.m., y se
proporcionará transporte.
○ Sesion 1: 28 de junio - 16 de julio
■ Semestre A cursos para obtener crédito
○ Sesion 2: 19 de julio - 6 de agosto
■ Semestre B cursos para obtener crédito
Registre a su estudiante para los cursos de verano en https://bit.ly/WMHS2021SummerProgram.
Se proporcionará información adicional a los estudiantes durante homeroom y se podran acceder a la clase a través
de MyMCPS Classroom.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda con los programas de verano, por favor envie sus correos electrónicos al
Sr. Richard Courtot, Summer Programs Lead Teacher, a Richard_J_Courtotiii@mcpsmd.org.
Ms. Carol Goddard
Principal, Watkins Mill High School
News from the Mill – June 2021 Page 13Free Summer Camp for 9th & 10th grade students.
Campamento de verano gratuito para estudiantes de 9th y 10th
grado
Dates/Fechas (pick one/ elegir uno)
➢ June 28 - July 2/ Junio 28 - Julio 2
➢ July 6 - July 9/ Julio 6 - Julio 9
➢ July 12 - July 16/ Julio 12 - Julio16
➢ July 19 - July 23/ Julio19 - Julio23
➢ July 26 - July 30/ Julio 26 - Julio30
➢ August 2 - August 6/ Agosto 2 - Agosto 6
8:00am - 12:30pm
Buses Provided/ Autobuses proporcionados
Free Breakfast & Lunch/ Desayuno y Almuerzo Gratis
Activities/Actividades
● Games/ Juegos
● Leadership Development/ Desarrollo de liderazgo
● Service Learning Hours/ Horas de aprendizaje de servicio
● And more/ y ma
Register by Friday June 4/ Regístrese antes del 4 de junio
http://bit.ly/WMHS-SummerCamp
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