Intramurals
Fri, 12/18/2020 - 10:29am
Intramurals are incredible extracurricular opportunities to extend knowledge, exercise the mind and body, and develop social skills. Please browse the following intramural offerings and know there may be more coming especially in the second semester.
Please email Paul_Eyes@hcpss.org with any questions.
See below the exciting Intramurals Patapsco will be offering this school year.
*Starting in January 2021
Got Books? Club
Imagine this...
It’s after school on a Monday. You’ve grabbed your favorite mug, some hot tea, and a snack. You’re all ready to settle in with a great book until you realise YOU ALREADY FINISHED IT!
If you regularly find yourself in this situation, have we got a club for you! Got Books? is a place for book lovers to come together, talk about their favourite books, and give recommendations, all while enjoying a well-earned after school snack. Each week we’ll focus on a different topic, genre, or author, and talk about all the awesome books we’ve read!
Dates: 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8 , 3/22, 3/12 (6 meetings total)
Meeting Time: Alternating Mondays from 3:15-4:15 pm
Meetings will be virtual. Google Meet code will be provided prior to the first meeting.
Sign Up Form*: Click Here!
Sign Up is limited to the first 12 participants!
Love to Read!
Join our book club where we will select an outstanding book from Maryland’s student nominated Black-Eyed Susan list with stories that connect to your own lives and experiences. We will share insights and impressions on the books that we read.
Meeting Dates: 1/25/21, 2/1/21, 2/8/21, 2/22/21, 3/1/21, 3/8/21
Meeting Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Meetings will be virtual. Google Meet code will be PMS-lovetoread
Google form (clickable link) response will be accepted until January 15, 2021
Sponsored by Ms. Vasquez and Ms. Mahoney
Scratch Code Club Intramural
Are you interested in making an online game? Want to code to create a choose your own adventure program? Maybe you just want to be creative? Scratch coding club is the place to be if you want to learn and share some neat Scratch projects! Sign up for the after school club from 3:15 to 4:15 on Tuesdays.
Scratch is a block-based visual programming language and website targeted primarily at children to help learn code. Users of the site can create projects on the web using a block-like interface. Students can create their own interactive stories, games, and animation.
Dates: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2
Meeting Time: 3:15-4:15 pm
Meetings will be virtual. Google Meet code will be provided prior to the first meeting.
Sign Up Form*: https://forms.gle/G44BLfXRyM56hQNB7
Sign Up limited to first 25 participants!
Sponsored by Mr. Dymek
Delta Scholars
Mentoring Program - Academic Support
A group for 7th and 8th grade African American young ladies who will be mentored by the Mount Hebron Delta Scholars group. The students will be given time to get help with homework, free time, as well activities that will help them get through middle school years. If interested email Kendra_Lee@hcpss.org
Sponsored by Ms. Lee
Fall 2020
Leadership Intramural
Welcome to Leadership! This intramural is designed to provide students an opportunity to explore what leadership is and develop individual student leadership skills.
Each and every day is an opportunity for new ideas and those ideas are developed and driven by individuals who see a need and then lead the way to change. During this intramural, students will explore the importance of communication, research, teamwork, and vision as they develop their own leadership projects. We hope you can join us,
Permission slip due 11/9
https://forms.gle/nTgyHJQftdJBgKz19
NFL Football Intramural
Do you like watching NFL football? Do you have an interest in learning about the very popular game of Fantasy Football OR already like playing Fantasy Football?
Meeting time: 3:30-4:30
Meeting dates: Thursday 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14/, 1/21
Meetings location: Virtual, on a Google Meet (code will be delivered before the first day)
Group Max: 12 students
Permission slip due: 11/9
Dance Intramural
The Mount Hebron Dance Department is offering FREE dance intramurals for all middle school students at Patapsco Middle School, grades 6-8. Come to virtual dance class and learn technique and combinations in the areas of jazz, contemporary, and hip hop.
We will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm, starting on November 11, 2020. Our last session will be January 20th, 2021.
Meetings will be virtual. Google Meet code will be provided prior to the first meeting.
Permission slip will be accepted until November 9th, 2020.
https://forms.gle/g8PFfmrpsyc59EX28
Origami Intramural
Origami enhances the ability to focus and be aware of what is happening in the moment. Spend the afternoon turning a piece of paper into a 3 dimensional sculpture! By practicing origami, we can bring a sense of stillness to our minds and calmness to our bodies. In our group, we will use origami to enhance our perspective, patience, and persistence. Whether you’re new to origami or an experienced folder, let’s come together to see what we can create!
Supplies: all you need is a sheet of paper, but supplies will be provided for those that want materials
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays,
November 10 - January 19 (Nov. 24 optional)
Meeting Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Meetings will be virtual. Google Meet code will be provided prior to the first meeting.
**Permission slip will be accepted until November 9th, 2020
https://forms.gle/r7DEwgpW9CXNiEHT7
Best Buddies
Join us for Best Buddies!! Best Buddies is a world-wide organization that aims at promoting friendships between all students. Our vision in Best Buddies, as an intramural, is to promote acceptance, understanding, and friendship.
The Best Buddies intramural will be held, Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm from November through the end of January in a virtual format. Enjoy fun activities and time to make some friends.
Those interested in joining, please fill out the linked intramural permission form. Permission forms will be accepted through Friday, November 6th. Details with dates and meeting times is listed on the permission form. Space is limited but a Spring session may be held based on interest.
Best Buddies Intramural Permission Form
Email Ms. Stubleski or Ms. Whelan with any questions you may have.
MESA
MESA students are able to see the real world applications of what they are learning in school, develop the STEM skills they will need in the future, and begin to see themselves in STEM careers. Held Monday and Wednesday. November - March. For more information email Danielle_stephenson@hcpss.org
Sponsored by Ms. Stephenson