2016 Middle School Activities Fair Presentation

Welcome Future Warriors
Wakefield Logos
Fun Facts
Mascot Name – Warriors
School Colors – Kelly Green & White
Member of Capitol Conference 13
Member of Region 5A-North
Celebrate 55 Years as Wakefield
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4 Year in new building
Clubs
African Club
Alternative Energy
Car
American Red Cross
Animation Club
Asian Club
Band (Marching)
Better Space
COHORT
Con-artist Club (Art
Club)
Dance Club
Drama (Theatre)
FBLA/COE
FCCLA
FCA
French Club
Freshmen Class
Gay/Straight Alliance
HILT Connection
Ignite – Girls Group
Islamic Youth Group
It’s Academic
Junior Class
Latinas Leading
Tomorrow
Latinas En Accion
Literary Magazine
Madrigals
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Orchestra/Symphonette Peer Mediators
Senior Class
Sophomore Class
National Spanish
Honor Society
Model UN (United
Nations)
Video Production
Club
VJAS
Student Government
Teen Advisory Board Yearbook
Young Democrats &
Young Republicans
Club
*Clubs and activities are subject to change based on student interest and participation.
Membership into clubs is open to all students.
How do students join a club?
Announcements
Attend Meetings
Flyers
Sign up for some tonight!
How can a student start a new club?
Recruit Faculty Sponsor
Recruit 25 Students
Proposal to Activities Office
PTSA
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Collaborative
organization with
parents, teachers,
students to support
school wide
initiatives
Special Activities
Homecoming Events
Pep Rallies & Parade
Dances
Band Competitions
Jazz Band Coffee House
Theatre Productions
Concerts
Other Competitions
Games
Club Activities
Fundraising
ATHLETICS
What to Expect?
What Sports Are Offered?
Insurance?
Physicals?
Concussion Testing?
Who Makes the Rules?
Communication?
Athletic Teams
Fall – Aug. 2
(Aug-Nov)
Winter – Nov. 7 Spring – Feb. 20
(Nov-Feb)
(Feb-May)
Cheerleading
Basketball
Baseball
Cross Country
Cheerleading
Crew
Field Hockey
Dance
Lacrosse
Football
Gymnastics
Soccer
Golf
Indoor Track
Softball
Volleyball
Swim/Dive
Tennis
Wrestling
Outdoor Track
2016 FALL Tryout Dates
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Turn in Physicals –
Monday, August 1, 2016
Noon to 6:00 PM – Town Hall
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1st Day of Fall Practice –
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
See website for practice times
Cheerleading
Field Hockey
*Golf
Cross Country
Football
Volleyball
Sports physicals can be turned in to Ms. Kigin after August 1st in E-030
Winter & Spring Tryout Dates
Winter Sports – November 7
Basketball, Swim, Wrestling, Indoor
Track, Cheer, Gymnastics, Dance
Spring Sports – February 20
Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Crew, Track,
Lacrosse, Tennis
What Sports Can
th
8
Graders Play?
Fall –
•JV Field Hockey
•Freshmen Football
•JV Cross Country
•Freshmen Volleyball
Spring –
•Novice Crew
•JV Lacrosse
•JV Baseball
•JV Softball
What do I need to try-out for a
sport?
Try-out period 3 days
Physical Packet– available online
 Current Physical Exam 5/1/16
 Required Medical Insurance
 Academic Grades
 VHSL Rules
Do students practice everyday?
Monday – Friday
Some Saturday
Never on Sunday
Practice time range: 3:30 – 7:30 pm
Length - 2 – 3 hrs.
Holidays & Spring Break
(See website for current practice schedule)
Do parents have to buy uniforms or
equipment?
Equipment & Uniforms
Damage & Lost
Practice Gear
Team Shoes
Personal Practice Items
Warm-ups
Team Bags
Spirit Packs
Booster Club
Parent Volunteers
Operate Concessions
Sell Spirit Wear
Support School Funding Requests
No Experience Needed
Great Way to Get Involved
Email Beth Connors
beth.connors70@gmail.com
Are there late buses for students?
Monday-Thursday - YES
Friday - NO
4:45 – Clubs & Activities
6:45 – Athletes ONLY
APS Transportation for Games
Athletes expected to ride bus
to/from games
Should one expect to pay an entry fee
for special events?
Theatre - $$$$
Regular games -$5
School Dances - $$$
Tournaments - $6, $7, $10
Some Games – Free
Special Events - TBD
Music Concerts - TBD
Fundraising Events - TBD
VARSITY NEWS NETWORK
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Game Results
Alerts
Sports Schedules
Conference Brackets
Forms
Photos
Wakefield School Webpage
 Info for whole school
 Calendar of events
 Athletics
 Parent Info
 Alumni
 Faculty & Staff
 Technology
 Student Life
Concussions/Return to Play
IMPACT Testing
Concussion Education for Coaches
Concussion Info – Physical packet
Sports Injuries
Note From Doctor
Noel Deskins –
Director of Student Activities
noel.deskins@apsva.us
Bob Strauss –
Asst. Director of Student Activities
robert.Strauss@apsva.us
Becky Kigin/David Smith Certified Athletic Trainer
rebecca.Kigin@apsva.us
smithdavidl@earthlink.com
Thanks For
Coming!!