School year 2007-2008
Click on the links below to access
information about each activity.
The aim of the Environmental Science Club is to increase
student understanding of, appreciation for and involvement in addressing
environmental issues. Just a few ideas from students: hiking/nature
walks, camping trips, Chesapeake Bay Foundation field trips, recycling projects
within school, and projects to help local wildlife. All students are
welcome to participate as much as they can! Our next meeting will
be Tues., DECEMBER 18 in Ms. Staley's room, 308. The time frame will be
after school until 4:30 next week (though students can catch the Activity bus
if needed). Starting in January we'll meet every-other Thursday. Parents and
guest speakers/helpers are always welcome! Contact Ms. Staley240-2364092
This is a performance based ensemble who strives to
do community work by performing in the
Tri-M is facilitated by Ms.McEndree. Acceptance was through application and
meeting criteria. Students need to earn
a B in band/chorus class, a C in other classes, and maintain good
character. They meet throughout the year
for different activities. *We have already participated in the Light the Night
Walk and raised over $600 for the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society. We are planning a trip to a dinner theatre on December 22nd.
We are assisting a student at
Play
Ball!
Mr. Phil Rhodes (FHS Varsity baseball coach) and Mr. Todd Bono have a
baseball club that meets on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Batter up! Contact
Mr. Bono at 240-236-4010
Hoops
for Heart
Mr. Bono is seeking parent volunteers to help him coordinate a Hoops-
for-Heart drive. WFMS Students annually raise money for the American Heart
Association through this project. Please contact Todd Bono if you would like to
be a part or this effort. Contact Mr. Bono at 240-236-4010
Do you like soccer and want to learn some fundamentals about the world’s
most popular sport?
Facilitated by our Reading Specialist, Ms. Ginny Hines, this wonderful
enrichment opportunity is for all students on all levels. Students
read one book per week, and meet for weekly learning lunches to discuss
them. It's a great way to have fun while learning, and possibly even
participate in a county-wide competition late winter! We also wish to thank our staff
coaches, such as Ms. Dionne Griffith, for giving up their lunch time for this
worthy cause! Contact
Ms. Ginny Hines at 240-236-4002.
All grades are welcome to participate! All Sign Language Club meetings
will be on Tuesdays from 3 – 4 pm in Room 210.
Students are encouraged to come and make new friends, learn a new way to
communicate and join in the fun and games. Students are welcome to ride the
activity bus home. Students will need written parent permission to stay after
school. Contact Denise White for more information 240-236-4077.
Our own, new, Mr. Collin Kenney is starting a Guitar Club which will meet
weekly after school! Do you play guitar? Do you
want to improve your skills? Join us in room 201 every Tuesday after
school from 3:15 - 4:00. See Mr. Kenny before Tuesday for details and a
permission slip. Contact Mr.
Kenny at 240-236-4080
This is an ongoing opportunity for every student,
facilitated by Mrs. Melanie Laffer. Students
may earn hours for meritorious service projects toward a special OPTIONAL
certificate upon graduation from high school. In order to accumulate up
to 25 possible hours during middle school, students must comply with the
following requirements:
- When students have an idea for a
project, they must stop by the Guidance Office or Mrs. Laffer's
room, S-11, on the third floor and pick up a Service Learning contract.
- All projects must be preapproved by Ms. Melanie Laffer on that contract.
- Hours must be accrued outside the
school day.
- All activities must have an adult supervisor who signs the contract, attesting to the hours
accumulated.
- If students recently completed projects
this current school year, but did not complete the form, please see Mrs. Laffer in room S-11 any day after signing in to Homeroom. Contact Ms. Laffer at 240-2364024
Led by Mr. and Mrs. Wishner, the
Student Council
is a body of
students who are involved in community awareness, fundraisers and school
programs such as the "school dance". We meet every
Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00. If you are interested in participating,
please get a form from Mrs. Wishner's
room. Contact Ms Wisher at 240-236-4096 or Mr. Wisher at 240236-4091
WFMS- TV Morning Announcement Crew
Each morning 5 West Frederick Students are responsible for producing and
delivering our school announcements via the school cable system. These students
are selected each spring from the 7th grade class and serve all the
following year. In addition these students help other groups in getting their
personalized announcements on the air and assist in making student IDs for new
students. Contact Mr. Dacey @ 240-236-4013
Our Stock Market teams are among the
best in the county. A new nine week game will begin in February, 2008.
This
activity is open to all students who form teams to participate. Information is
given on the AM announcements as the date approaches. For
further information or a good stock tip, Contact
Ms. Stefanick at 240-236-4085.
WFMS offers the opportunity for
several debate teams to compete each spring against other Frederick County Middle
Schools. Organization of these teams to do research and to prepare speeches
usually begins after Thanksgiving break for interested students. Contact either Ms. Reilly or Ms. Stefanick at 240-236-4085.
The
Renzulli Writers—
Students meet in
small groups once a week, or every other week, pending schedule, to write short
stories, poetry, essays, comics, and plays. Students receive writing
instruction and coaching to submit their writing for publication. About 150 students
currently participate. Enrollment is always open. Contact either Ms. Reilly at 240-236-4085.
School
Newspapers—
All three grade
levels at
Students are invited
to submit poetry, essays, short stories, and art work. Watch for announcements
of deadlines. We will be looking for some parent volunteers and some potential
business sponsors to help with the production of our literary magazine. Contact Ms. Reilly at 240-236-4085.
Our Jazz band is a
group of students who have a strong interest in instrumental music under the
direction of Ms. McEndree. This group meets after
school once a week to study and practice Jazz music. They are usually a part of
the spring concert for the school.
Contact Ms. McEndree at 240-236-4034
WFMS SPORTS
Each year WFMS
publishes a Yearbook with photos and memories of what happens at
The Renzulli
program is a school-wide enrichment effort. All students are invited to
participate in:
- Type I opportunities that
include field trips, guest lecturers and classes requested by students.
These are initiated by students or teachers.
- Type II activities
most often happen in the classroom when students are taught a specific
skill to enrich research or promote understanding of a designated topic.
- Type III projects are generated by the students. These
include individual or small group research investigations, community
service or the development of other ideas the student may have.
- National History Day—open to all
interested students who want to investigate a topic in history on the
theme of Conflict and Compromise.
Watch for permission slips to come home with students who have expressed
an interest.
- Type III research and outreach
opportunities Students in all grade levels, either working on their
own or in small groups, are engaged in a variety of projects, from writing
songs, writing a play about bullies to present to elementary students, to
learning more about the career of nursing.
- Contact either Ms. Reilly or Ms. Stefanick at 240-236-4085.