2020-21 GMS After School Activities
GMS 2020-21 Extracurricular Activities
School Phone: 240-740-4950
Intramural Activity questions should be directed to: Ms. Erin Evans
How to Sign Up for Virtual Intramurals
- Spring intramural activities are beginning Monday, March 22nd but students can still register and participate.
- All intramural activities will be held virtually after school. All students are eligible to participate in intramural activities and there is no deadline for registration.
- Activities being offered this spring include Dance, Yoga, Basketball skills, Fitness & Conditioning, and Soccer skills. Registration information is located in each students' PE or Health canvas page under the "Student Resources" section.
- Please contact Ms. Erin Evans if you have any questions (erin_m_stout@mcpsmd.org).
All after school activities will start on October 5th and will be held virtually.
Please review the list of after school activities and use this link to sign up.
Registration ends on October 2nd at 2pm.
You can participate in more than one activity but please do not choose more than one activity that meets on the same day and time.
Activity Name |
Sponsor(s) |
Day/Location of Meeting |
Drama Team of Stars registration link: https://project-change.jumbula.com/#/home Fall Production Spring Production |
Mrs. Campbell- Davenport Team of Stars |
Monday or Tuesday 3:45pm-5:00pm Virtual |
Pride Club After school club that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all. Club members create strong friendships, and help create a place for students to be themselves. |
Mrs. Dougherty |
Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/93942634611?pwd=OHdrNnFVSXNGWHFYSjBDNytRWWl3Zz09 Meeting ID: 939 4263 4611 Passcode: Pride |
Boys Choir The Boys Choir is open to all male identifying students of GMS. Meetings and rehearsals meet after school on Thursdays. This club gives students opportunities to share their musical skill and preparation at choral concerts. |
Ms. Rinaldi |
Monday 4pm-5pm Virtual https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/99841977601?pwd=QXFQV2xBNWt2SWhuQVBGZXNuVUpYQT09 Meeting ID: 998 4197 7601 Passcode: Vikings |
Girls Choir The Girls Choir is open to all students of GMS with treble voices. Meetings and rehearsals meet after school on Tuesdays. This club gives students opportunities to share their musical skill and preparation at choral concerts. |
Ms. Rinaldi |
Thursday 4pm-5pm Virtual https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/99580192619?pwd=b0s3UURsMjJqNmgxakxzWWZIZmRFUT09 Meeting ID: 995 8019 2619 Passcode: Vikings |
Newspaper Club (featuring a new Activism section) We will publish virtual editions of The Vikings Chronicle. Students will write about school, local Gaithersburg, and national / international events. There will also be a new page dedicated to activism towards multiple issues. |
Mr. Meier |
Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/93198046597?pwd=NHc5V2ZGUUU4OFN4UnNXeW93bVBDZz09 Meeting ID: 931 9804 6597 Passcode: Vikings |
Chess Club The GMS chess club is a fun opportunity for students to learn about the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and enjoy friendly competition against their peers in a low-stress environment. This club welcomes all students regardless of their skill level or knowledge of the game. Besides an online chess website, we will be using fun platforms such as kahoots, and climb the mountain to test your knowledge of the different aspects of the game. |
Mr. Cruz |
Thursday 3:30-4:30pm Virtual Join Zoom Meeting https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/99993384495?pwd=dUNOU2tJY3QyTW1zSExoWEdVV09jQT09 Password: Vikings |
GEMS 7 th and 8 th grade girls only. GEMS is a girls empowerment group that focuses on building friendships, leadership and positive self- esteem. |
Mrs. Kelly |
Tuesday 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual |
Guys of GMS Young men supporting each other towards success. Open to all 7th and 8th grade males who want to come. |
Mr. Cua |
TBD Virtual |
Invent the Future STEM Club Invent the Future is a county-wide challenge that asks students to consider what innovative solution they have to protect life on this planet. Through research, iterative design, and collaboration, teams of students will explore environmental crises in order to design, produce, and present their ideas. Students will also have opportunities to socialize, team build, and have fun through experiments. |
Mrs. Wolf Mrs. Bernado |
Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/99601279532?pwd=OE9tNDNsUVE5d2FGNjJsbmpqMVB4dz09 Meeting ID: 996 0127 9532 Password: Vikings |
SGA Student Government Association (SGA) is a leadership club that helps plan school-wide events, work with school leadership to improve school climate and community, and work with the community for service activities. |
Ms. Schwiegerath |
1st and 3rd Wednesday 3:30-4:15 Virtual https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/96021222958?pwd=amtIR2JzQitIZXpjamxSSTU1QVoxZz09 Meeting ID: 960 2122 2958 Passcode: gmssga |
Minority Scholars Program (MSP) The Minority Scholars Program is a student-led group whose mission is to help reduce the achievement gap in MCPS, increase the academic success of minority students and foster positive relationships among all stakeholders and the community |
Mr. Padilla |
Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual Meeting ID: 915 1721 5763 Password: Vikings |
Girls with Goals Working with girls to establish community and help them succeed in distance learning-. Including time to work on homework, but also work on social/ emotional goals that are harder to do during distance learning. |
Mrs. Paciotti |
Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual Join Zoom Meeting https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/85068991468?pwd=VW9KT0plaU5DaFZUT3ZLZFYxVWNYZz09
Meeting ID: 850 6899 1468 Passcode: vikings |
Intramurals (all grades) |
Sponsor(s) |
Day/Location of Meeting |
Yoga Each session will include movement through thoughtful sequencing, mindfulness through the power of connection to breath, and stress relief and relaxation through the practice of meditation. |
Mrs. Evans |
Monday 4pm-5pm Virtual |
Cheer/Step Team
Cheer/Step Team will show support for various school events ensuring that all routines and cheers demonstrate and support good sportsmanship and are free of inappropriate moves or words. |
Mrs. Hurdle |
Tuesday 4pm-5pm Virtual |
Dance Students will learn techniques that will help them learn not only how to dance but also give them better balance and more fluid movements. |
Mrs. Barnes |
Wednesday 4pm-5pm Virtual |
Group Fitness Group fitness classes are a great option for non-competitive physical activity while also appealing to varying levels, abilities and interests. |
Mrs. Moskowitz |
Thursday 4pm-5pm Virtual |
Girls on the Run HEART & SOLE creates a positive, structured space for middle school girls to learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy, strengthen connections and develop life skills that will help them as they move through adolescence and beyond. The season culminates with a Girls on the Run 5K, a celebratory event that underscores the skills girls have been developing in Heart & Sole. Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/KVLbMQgJm98BWVEg8 The program fee is $100/girl. But, financial assistance is available to participants in the FARMS program from $15-$75. Full scholarships may be offered as needed. |
Mrs. Campbell- Davenport |
Wednesdays AND Fridays 4-4:45PM Virtual |