Extra Curricular Activities 2011 - 2012 Women’s Chorus Wednesdays 7-8 AM Sponsor/Room Mr. Abbott / Room 407 Members will have the opportunity to experience choral singing in a smaller setting and experience all types of music. Trip/Competition in Spring. Director's permission is required before attending rehearsal. For more information, please contact Mr. Abbott.  Orchestra - Band Sponsor/Room Mr. Sturgis / Room 409 The Band/Orchestra of Crofton Middle School are a direct extension of the classroom learning. Students are placed in the band/orchestra that best meets their needs. The band/orchestra performs at least 4 times a year. The Stage Band will perform jazz, rock and Latin style pieces of music with saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, and drum set. This group will perform at the Winter and Spring Concerts with the other bands and will perform on our Spring trip.  Destination Imagination DAYS VARY Sponsor/Room Vacant/Parents homes and Media Center Students will work in teams (up to 7) with a parent(s) volunteer and coaches to prepare for DI competitions involving creativity and problem solving. For more information contact Mrs. Lynch tomdeldynch@comcast.net  Intramurals Fall/Winter/Spring Tuesdays and Thursdays after school Room  Gym All students may participate one day a week.    Student Government Association Meeting Dates vary based on school activities. Students please listen to announcements Sponsor/Room   Mrs. Lorentzen & Mrs. McDaniel The SGA gives the individual students a voice in school decision-making. Students oversee school dances and other activities throughout the school year. Student Government Association page  School Yearbook Thursdays 2:50 – 4:00 Beginning in October Sponsor/Room  Mrs. Scholfield / Media Center Publication of a 72 Page Full Color School Yearbook. School Newspaper  Thursdays (TBA)2:50-4:00 Sponsor   Mrs. Tipper Students will experience a variety of journalistic responsibilities involved with the production and publication of a school newspaper. Schedule to be determined   Chess Club   Chess Club is open to all students in grades 6-8.  Students can learn how to play or improve their skills by playing in tournaments with other students at CMS.  Meetings are held on Thursdays from 3-4 PM in the Media Center from October to April.  Students can also attend chess tournaments outside of school including the Maryland Scholastic Tournament in March.  Contact Mrs. Christofel at jchristofel@aacps.org for more information.      Crofton Middle School Soaring with SUCCESS! A Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2001