Winter/Spring Programs 2019 February 12th to April 26th UPCOMING WINTER/SPRING FLAGSHIP Freestone Climbing: Saturday February 23rd Time: 4-8pm Support Flagship by climbing at Freestone. Half of all day passes sold will go to The Flagship Program. 5 on Black: Monday April 29th Mention Flagship when you order and half of all the proceeds made at 5 on Black will go back to The Flagship Program. This community fundraiser is at both Missoula locations. Visit us: www.flagshipprogram.org Like us on Facebook. Support Flagship! Orange St. Food Farm and Missoula Fresh Market are committing to Flagship in a serious way. Every time you shop, simply tell your cashier that you d like to donate your receipt to The Flagship Program, and 1% of your purchase will go to Flagship! Not an additional donation-1% of your actual purchase! Thank you for your support in this EASY community fundraiser. The Flagship Program at Washington Middle School 728-2400 ext. 2671 wmsflagship@mcpsmt.org Thank you, Providence St. Patrick Hospital, First Security Bank, and the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation. We gratefully accept any gift within your means to support our afterschool effort. If you are able, please consider a taxdeductible gift of $25 to The Flagship Program. Flagship is a program of Western Montana Mental Health Center that partners with Missoula County Public Schools.
What is The Flagship Program? The Flagship Program is a community-school partnership that enhances the social, academic, cultural and physical achievement of Missoula s youth by creating opportunities that help them to succeed and grow to become healthy and productive adults. It is FREE for all Washington Middle School families. How do I sign up for Flagship? 1. Review the activities available in the brochure and determine which activities are of interest to your child and fit well with your schedule. 2. Complete the attached sign-up sheet and return to your child s teacher, Kristian in the Flagship Office in the gym, or with Jan at the front office. Priority placement or no later than February 1. 3. Confirmation and permission forms will be sent home with your child to let you know what classes they are registered for. Your child may not be registered for every class you list. 4. Your child will be expected to attend all the activities that he/ she is registered for. Many classes fill up quickly. Please respect there may be waiting lists for classes. 5. Mark your calendars! Make sure you double check dates and times of programs. 6. Make sure to fill out this form in its entirety. Spelling is very important, please make it is as readable as possible. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions. Contact Kristian Stipe at: 728-2400 x 2671 or wmsflagship@mcpsmt.org Program Details Monday Homework Zone: Do you need time to get your homework done or work on a project? Homework Zone is an after school study hall with tutors open to all students. You MUST bring homework to attend! If you don t have homework that day we have a multitude of board games you can play with your classmates. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple days. Mon, Tue, & Wed Chess Club: Know how to play chess? Want to learn? Join the Flagship Chess Club to have the opportunity to play more chess with new people. The program will hold tournaments as well for students to challenge themselves and their peers. Peace & Leadership: This program aims to encourage peaceful conflict resolution and inspire the leaders of tomorrow through a variety of lessons, arts, and crafts. Harry Potter Club (Winter ONLY): Listen to Harry Potter audio books, watch some of the movies, and make harry potter themed arts & crafts while exploring the world of Harry Potter! Creating Across the Ages (Spring ONLY): This program will allow students to help with crafting projects with the senior citizens living at Missoula Manor and make your own crafts. Come show off your art skills. Parent pick up is from 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm at the West Gym Entrance on Sussex Ave unless otherwise stated.
Tuesday: Homework Zone: Do you need time to get your homework done or work on a project? Homework Zone is an after school study hall with tutors open to all students. You MUST bring homework to attend! If you don t have homework that day we have a multitude of board games you can play with your classmates. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple days. Mon, Tue, & Wed RPG s: This group will play various games in separate groups, including Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Great for RPG veterans and beginners. Tuesday 3:30-5:15, Thursday 2:30-5:15 Art by Artist: Learn different styles of painting, drawing, and more by using different artists as inspiration. Each week, we ll take a look at a different artist and create art inspired by their style and technique! Anime: Hangout after school at watch different Anime TV shows and films. Girls Speak Out! Girls will change the world! Join Girls Speak Out, a program of GUTS! (girls using their strengths), and practice making positive change. You will work in groups to identify issues that matter most to you and complete a group action project. Organize a rally, make dog and cat toys to donate to the shelter, clean up your school yard or community the world is your oyster! Wednesday: Homework Zone: Do you need time to get your homework done or work on a project? Homework Zone is an after school study hall with tutors open to all students. You MUST bring homework to attend! If you don t have homework that day we have a multitude of board games you can play with your classmates. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple days. Mon, Tue, & Wed Film: This film program will be split into winter and spring topics. The winter session will include older films you may not have seen yet like The Goonies, Mrs. Doubtfire, E.T., or The NeverEnding Story. The spring semester will be focused on movies that started as books (This will include the movie from Book Club). the Film Program in the spring. Book Club (Winter ONLY): In this book club we will focus on one book, that the group will vote on, from a list of options that have been turned into movies. During the program we will have discussion about the book. The movie related to the book will be shown in the Film program in the spring session, so if you want to see the movie make sure you sign up for Active 6 (Winter ONLY): Calling all sixth graders! ACTIVE 6 provides FREE youth membership to all Missoula sixth graders. Set up your membership at the Missoula Y to receive your FREE dri-fit tee shirt. Each day, ACTIVE 6 program gets participants active for at least 45 minutes, feeds them a healthy snack, and discusses a variety of topics relating to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Wednesday (Cont.): EPIC: Do you ever feel voiceless or like you can t create positive change because you are too young? Come find your EPIC voice and make a difference! Through the use of media, games, and guest speakers we learn about diversity, leadership, the impact of bullying and how to prevent it. Students work with high school leaders and other EPIC clubs to design an AWESOME project to share with Missoula. Facilitated by EmpowerMT. Thursday: Games Around the World: Learn and play a variety of different games from all around the world, while learning about the country they originated from as well. Crocheting & Knitting: Do you like to crochet or knit? Would you like to learn how? Join the Crocheting & Knitting program to learn from an experienced leader who can teach you how master these skills. RPG s: This group will play various games in separate groups, including Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Great for RPG veterans and newbies. Tuesday 3:30-5:15, Thursday 2:30-5:15 AOK: Join AOK Club to feel A-OK, and to talk about what Acts Of Kindness could improve the world! We'll work together to deliver kindness to others through acts of service, thoughtful notes, and artistic projects. to Thursday (Cont.): Bowling (Winter ONLY): Learn to bowl while taking a field trip to West Side Lanes every week. STEM Fieldtrip (Spring ONLY): Take a field trip to the different STEM museums in Missoula. This will include admission to spectrum Discovery Area, the Missoula Insectarium, the Missoula Public Library, and many more. Gym Class: Ever wish gym class was longer? Wish no longer. This program will let you participate in a variety of gym classrelated games and activities. This will include forms of dodgeball, tag, kick ball, and much more! Friday: Mad Scientists: Ever want to create your own rocket? Want to make art and science at the same time? Have you ever wanted to see a bubble bigger than you? If you answered yes to any of these then Mad Scientists is the program for you! Ninja Warriors: In Ninja Warriors we will have the opportunity to put your skills to the test. You will be able to learn different tumbles, rolls, and parkour moves while getting exercise! Program Times: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri: 3:30 to 5:15 pm Thurs: 2:30 to 5:15 pm Program Dates: Winter Session: Feb 12 to Mar 22 Spring Session: April 1 to April 26 NO FLAGSHIP Dates: Feb 11, 18 Mar 7, 8, 25-29 April 22
Boot Camps: Boot Camps are something new we are doing this year. At the end of the Flagship session we will be hosting one week intensive programs. One program each week. We ask that only students that can attend all 5 days of the program sign up, as we will be doing projects that span over multiple days. Boot Camps start May 6th and go through May 24th. Space is limited. Registration Form on the D&D Boot Camp (May 6-10): Come explore the wondrous world of Azmir, a realm of forgotten powers and lost treasures. This boot camp will be DM ed by Kristian from Flagship, and will be an in-depth, one week long campaign where you get to play D&D with your friends. Art Journaling & Poetry Boot Camp (May 13-17): Learn the art of book binding in this week-long exploration into art journaling and poetry. We will create our own journals that we will use throughout the week to record our lives in doodles, paintings, and poetry prompts. Come ready to learn the art of recording your surroundings in color, vibrancy, and words! Builders Boot Camp (May 20-24): Come explore the ins-and -outs of building and engineering. In this boot camp we will be making toothpick bridges, building a cage to protect an egg, and building with robots to complete different challenges. Program Times: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri: 3:30 to 5:15 pm Thurs: 2:30 to 5:15 pm Thank you
CUT HERE - CUT HERE CUT HERE - CUT HERE Flagship Registration Form Space is Limited! Please return by February 1st for priority registration. Choose your Desired Programs: Please Rank your Top Three Choices with 1, 2, 3. NAME Student ID HOMEROOM GRADE PHONE #(S) / PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S) PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL(S) For transportation home from Flagship, my child will (check all that apply): Be picked up by a parent/ guardian Bike/Walk Ride Mountain Line Other Please note that pick up times are from 5:00-5:15 unless otherwise stated. Be sure to have transportation arranged by this time. Student pickup will be on Sussex Ave at the West Gym entrance. Mondays: Homework Zone Chess Club Peace & Leadership Harry Potter Club Creating Across the Ages (Spring Only) Tuesdays: Homework Zone RPG s Art by Artist Anime Girls Speak Out! Wednesdays: Homework Zone Film Book Club Wednesdays (cont.) Active 6 (6th grade only) EPIC Games Around the World Thursdays: Crocheting & Knitting RPG s AOK Bowling STEM Fieldtrip (Spring Only) Gym Class Fridays: Mad Scientists Ninja Warriors A confirmation letter stating which programs you are enrolled in will be given to you in your homeroom within one week of registering. Please be sure to return all permission forms attached with your confirmation letter. Be Sure to bring appropriate clothing for the activity. Workout clothes, outdoor gear, footwear, etc. If choosing a program only available in Winter or Spring, please indicate which program you would like to do in the other season with a W or S next to your number, for Winter or Spring. Boot Camp: Only sign up if you can attend the full week. You may participate in all three. D&D May 6-10 Art Journaling & Poetry May 13-17 Builders May 20-24 Return this section to the Flagship Office or Main Office