CULTURE

ANIME

A club for students interested in Japanese Anime movies and shows.

Meets Fridays during lunch in room 114.

Sponsor: Ms. Deborah Wischmann

Deborah_E_Wischmann@mcpsmd.org

HIP HOP DANCE (STEP GROUP)

Students will learn and choreograph a step routine using hip hop dance moves.

Meeting time and sponsor TBA.

ITALIAN/ITALIAN HONOR SOCIETY

Students engage and study the Italian language. The club promotes the appreciation of Italian culture and civilization.

Meets Fridays during lunch in room 257; contact the teacher for a Zoom link in case the meeting moves to virtual.

Sponsor: Ms. Ilenia DiCesare

Ilenia_DiCesare@mcpsmd.org

JEWISH STUDENT UNION (JSU)

JSU is open to any student who is interested in discussing what it means to be Jewish in the world today.

Meets alternate Mondays during lunch in room 143.

Sponsor: Ms. Stacey Wahrman

Stacey_J_Wahrman@mcpsmd.org

KENNEDY AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (KASA)

Our club discusses the issues within the Africa, how we can make positive changes within our school with a focus on academic achievement, community service and African dance and culture.

Meets Fridays during lunch in room 216.

Sponsor: Ms. Samira Konte

Samira_Konte@mcpsmd.org

K-POP

A place where people with the same music taste can meet and form friendships, play K-pop-themed games, learn pointed choreographs, and/or make crafts like bracelets.

Meetings will be Wednesday during lunch in room 236.

Sponsor: Ms. Carrie Carey

Carrie_E_Carey@mcpsmd.org

LATIN

Students that are interested in Greco-Roman culture. The aim is to engage the students in activities.

Meeting time and sponsor TBA.

MINDFULNESS

The Mindfulness and Yoga Club creates the opportunity for students to meet weekly, in a safe, supportive environment, to de-stress while they learn the basics for two techniques towards managing stress, relaxation and mental and physical exercise. Students will watch videos, participate in discussions, try mindfulness exercises, breathing exercises and yoga postures. Content presented will be from the secondary curriculum for Mindfulness as developed by Jeffrey Donald, Mindfulness Coordinator, and his team, the BeWell 365 curriculum, and the Yoga Stretching Physical Education course, designed specifically for MCPS.

Meetings will be during lunch or after school.

Sponsor: Ms. Sarita Payne

Sarita_S_Payne@mcpsmd.org

MINORITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Students work together to find ways to reduce the achievement gap.

Meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 210.

Sponsor: Dominique Duarte

Dominique_Y_Duarte@mcpsmd.org

MODEL U.N.

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Meetings will be spent working on skills such as public speaking, preparing reports, and researching countries, as well as preparing for conferences.

Meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 204.

Sponsor: Ms. Emma Atwood

Emma_A_Atwood@mcpsmd.org

RAINBOW ALLIANCE

A space for LGBTQ+ members and allies to come together to find community, learn about the history of queer rights, explore their own identities, and have a space where students feel safe and validated in who they are.

Meeting time and sponsor TBA.

TRUTH BE TOLD

This club is a student led Bible study focused on "sharing the good news" of hope and love. All are welcome.

Meets Thursdays at 11:25 a.m. in room 119.

Sponsor: Chief Sharon Rogers

Sharon_D_Rogers@mcpsmd.org