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Attention all Matapeake Middle School Moms You are cordially Invited to attend This is our Spring Relay for Life Fundraiser! Come join us for a “Girl’s Night” full of food, dancing and shopping! To see a video clip from last year’s Mom Prom, please visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/MatapeakeMomProm To purchase tickets, please contact the front office or email Dr. Holocker or Mrs. Bardsley All proceeds go to the MMS Stingrays Relay for Life Team Join us for our BIGGEST Fundraiser of the Year!

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Attention all Matapeake Middle School

Moms

You are cordially Invited to attend

This is our Spring Relay for Life Fundraiser!

Come join us for a “Girl’s Night” full of food, dancing and shopping!

To see a video clip from last year’s Mom Prom, please visit our

Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/MatapeakeMomProm

To purchase tickets, please contact the front office or email Dr. Holocker or Mrs. Bardsley

All proceeds go to the MMS Stingrays Relay for Life Team

Join us for our BIGGEST Fundraiser of the Year!

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STINGRAY TIMES Volume 4, Issue 8 April, 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NorthBay By: Kylie M. & Charlotte KL.

1 – NorthBay

1 – Earth Day

2 – History of Lacrosse

2 – Party Ideas

2- Coachella

3- NorthBay Activities

3 – Festival Fashion

3- Service Learning

3- NHL History

4- Hubble Telescope

Earth Day Anna M.

Earth day is a special day that celebrates the

importance of the world. Earth Day is celebrated on

April 22 and events are held worldwide to

demonstrate their support for environmental

protection. Earth day is celebrated by more than 193

countries every year. The first Earth day was

Wednesday April 22, 1970. The earth day in 1970

was a very important day, people stood along the

streets and parks to demonstrate a healthy,

sustainable environment.

There are many things that you can do to help

make a healthy, and sustainable environment. One

of the easiest things that you could do on earth day

is to unplug phone chargers or other chargers if you

are not using them and to turn off the lights in a

room that you are not in. Those two simple things

that you can do, not only on Earth day but every

day, will help conserve electricity. Some more

things that you can do on earth are to plant trees,

make a garden, go around your community and pick

up trash, have a picnic, carry your own water bottle

around, recycle and you can prepare for mother's

day on Sunday, May 8 by getting a green gift for

your mother. If you plant a tree or make a garden

that will help the air and make the pollution

decrease and planting a garden will provide you

with fresh food and/or plants and you don’t have to

use electricity to make the food, you don’t have to

freeze it or heat it up, all you have to do is clean it

off with water. Picking up trash around your

community and recycling will help with less trash

and litter on the ground and that will help animals

because some animals will eat the trash and makes

them sick and might cause them to die and recycling

saves energy because the manufacturer doesn't have

to produce something new from raw natural

resources.

4- Stress Relief

4- Poll Results

5- Poetry

5- Picasso

5- Recipe

6- Spring Decor

6- Weekend Trips

7- Spice Gardening

8- Travel Journal

A 6th Grader’s Guide to NorthBay NorthBay will probably be one of the most fun things you do in all of your middle school years. But to ensure that you have a great time, make sure you know what to expect, and come prepared for this awesome trip!

What to expect at NorthBay

If you think you’re sleeping in, you’re wrong. Don’t think you’ll be able to sleep in, because you have to wake up somewhat early in the morning to be at breakfast. It’s also probably not a good idea to stay up late, because each day at North Bay will consist of all day activities and events, and you’re going to want your energy for that. …continued on page 6

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Party Ideas By: Emma V. and Sydney W.

Baking Competition: Have the guests make

cupcakes or brownies and supply them with

different types of frosting, food dye,

sprinkles, and toppings. Give the kids treat-

themed prizes if they win. Favors can be the

treats that they made.

Sports Tournament: Have someone who is

not competing, like a family member, split

the guests into two teams. Play games like

basketball, soccer, football, and lacrosse.

Whatever team wins the majority of the

games wins. If there is a tie in the end, let the

guests vote on the game to be the tiebreaker.

Foods can be pizza, chicken tenders, fries,

potato chips, hotdogs, and casual foods.

Favors could be mini basketball hoops and

basketballs, or customized jerseys or tee

shirts.

Outdoor Party: This party is a laidback kind

of party just invite over a bunch of friends get

a bunch of junk food get some water guns or

a sprinkler/hose. Have a huge bonfire and

roast marshmallows and hang around and

talk. Watch a movie under the stars.

Garden Party: If you are looking for a more

classy party, take on an outdoor party! Have

a garden party… invite a few friends over

and have finger sandwiches and macaroons.

Talk in the yard and eat up!!

History of Lacrosse By: Connor M.

Lacrosse is an old American game that the Native

Americans played to settle disagreements among many

different tribes. Many of the fields that they played on

could have been as long as 2 miles long. One of the very

few rules that they had was to not touch the ball with your

hands, you can only use your stick. The sticks were made

out of carved out wood to make the stick very strong and

the pocket was made with leather. The game was given

its name when French settlers used their language to

create the certain parts of the name at a time. They finally

ended up with lacrosse. Nobody played the game except

the Native Americans until the mid-nineteenth century

when English-speaking Montrealers adopted the

Mohawk game. The game quickly grew popular in

Canada and spread throughout regular people in the

country. They excluded the Iroquois from playing the

game at world events. That barrier was then broken in the

1980’s. It is now known as the fastest growing sport in

the world as it is worldwide and has over half a million

players. Now the game is using manufactured plastic

heads and aluminum shafts instead of an all wooden

stick. But the Iroquois and southeastern tribes still play

their original game with the same rules. But now, there is

an award that goes to the best college player called the

Tewaaraton award and two Iroquois Indians named Lyle

and Myles Thompson won the award. The MLL stands

for Major League Lacrosse is the outdoor professional

league and the NLL stands for National Lacrosse League

was established in 1986.

Coachella By: Katie H. and Kristi L.

Coachella is an Indio music and arts festival. This year

Coachella is April 15-17 and April 22-24 at the Empire Polo

Club in Indio, California. This festival includes many different

types of live music, such as rock music, independent music, hip

hop music, and electronic dance music. Coachella consists of

artist including Guns and Roses, G-Eazy, and Ellie Goulding.

There is a type of music for everyone.

Coachella was founded by Paul Tollett in 1999 and is

organized by Goldenvoice, but its origin can be traced back

even farther. In 1993, there was the first Pearl Jam concert,

which resulted in many bands vocalizing their opinions in

processing fees and revenue. This eventually brought the bands

to the Empire Polo Club and the first Coachella Festival began

in 1999 and lasted just over two days. Every year since 2001,

Coachella has become an annual event.

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Festival Fashion By: Hanna P

As spring has come to a start, music festival season is here.

There are so many concerts and music festivals to attend this

year, and these events are the perfect time to experiment with

new styles and express yourself through fashion. Here are some

recommendations to find the perfect outfit for your music

concert or festival, these outfits could also be worn for regular

spring and summer days as well.

The first step is to find a budget. Putting together an outfit,

especially one in music festival fashion, can be quite costly.

The best way to save money when shopping is to search at thrift

stores for clothing pieces you can work with or upcycle. If you

can’t find anything there, go to stores that will have clothing to

match the music festival or concert you’re attending. Stores

such as Forever21 and Pacsun will have good outfits for many

of the music festivals, while for alternative or rock festivals

such as Lollapalooza you can find some good band

merchandise and pieces from stores such as Spencer’s or Hot

Topic.

Not every music festival is the same. And every music

festival has its own vibe. For example, most people go to

Coachella wearing very bohemian outfits. Loose fitting, floral

or paisley blouses or dresses with flower crowns. Many people

also wear statement jewelry. For a festival such as lollapalooza,

there is a huge variety of music genres. People dress in

Coachella style outfits or in more Tokyo style fashion. Many

people are seen wearing creepers with rompers or overalls.

Beanies or other hats are common as well.

There are so many different concerts and festivals to visit this

year. The best way to show who you are at these events is your

outfit. Although there are many trends at these festivals, your

outfit should represent you. The key to looking good regardless

of the occasion is wearing something that you love.

NHL History By: Jake G.

The NHL first season was started on December 19, 1917. During this time there were five teams, the Canadiens, the Wanderers, the Quebec Bulldogs, the Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Arenas. After the Pro Hockey League folded two leagues emerged. These two leagues were the NHA and the PCL. In 1914 the two leagues played in a championship series and the winner was awarded the Stanley Cup which was given by Lord Stanley. During World War II the NHA had to stop operating and five elite teams from Canada formed the NHL in its place.By 1926 the PCL had folded and the ten teams in the NHL split into two divisions, the East and the West.The winner of these two divisions meet and play for the Stanley Cup at the end of each season. Last season the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team that has won the most Stanley Cups is the Montreal Canadiens who have won the Cup 24 times out of the 95 times that the Cup has been won.

Activities/Events at NorthBay

By: Charlotte KL. & Kylie M.

Here are a fun awesome things you may do at NorthBay...

The Giant Swing- A super fun three person swing that sends you flying up and down with the view of the water below. The Zipline- Basically just a zipline….it’s still a lot of fun though The Ropes Course- The ropes course allows you to climb high into the trees. You will walk across a wooden platform that will lead you to another tree. Then you will move to a tightrope, which is a little harder. Then you go to a bridge that feels unstable at first but I can assure you it’s safe and it is an awesome time. Kayaking- Kayaking is relaxing, fun, and overall a great thing to be able to do at northbay. Bring a bathing suit because there is a chance you could go kayaking. Oh, and be prepared for chilly water! Open Gym- The gym at North Bay has basketball hoops you can play at, as well as a ga-ga ball pit. You may not have ever heard of this game, but if you go into the gym, you will figure it out, and trust me, it’s very fun! Outdoor Sports- You many also have a chance to play some sports in the grassy area of North Bay, such as kickball, frisbee, or simpler games such as tag. Rock Climbing- At Horseshoe point you can not only find the gift shop and really good ice cream but an indoor rock climbing wall! Try to go when no one else does because the line does get pretty long.

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Service Learning By: Mackenzie B.

Every year students from schools all across America participate in Service Learning. Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that combines meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to develop the learning experience, teach national responsibility, and strengthen communities. This year, the Seventh grade is collecting canned and boxed foods to send to St. Christopher's food bank in Stevensville Maryland. There are about 3.5 million people in the United States that are homeless or are living in emergency shelters. In 2014, there were 46.7 million people in poverty.

The Hubble Telescope Jordan H.

On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Telescope was

launched, and this year will be the 26th anniversary

of the launch. The telescope was named after Edwin

Hubble, and his accomplishments. He discovered

that the universe is always expanding. The Hubble

Telescope was launched in Florida. On May 20,

1990, the first picture was taken and sent back to

Earth. Just last year, on July 14, 2015, the Hubble

went past, and got the closest we have ever gotten to

Pluto. Now, I’m just going to include pictures that

the telescope has taken. Enjoy.

I hope you enjoyed it! Go to

http://hubblesite.org/gallery/ to see more!

Stress Relief By: Jessica S.

April is Stress Awareness Month, so this month should be used to calm down and not be as stressed. Sometimes, this can be very hard, so here’s 10 things you can do to calm down.

1. Keep a journal. Sometimes it can be relaxing to draw or to write in a journal.

2. Start a memory jar. This way, you can open it whenever you may feel you need it and see all the amazing memories you’ve made.

3. Take a nature walk. Seeing the beauty of Mother Nature can sometimes be one of the most relaxing things in the world.

4. Take a nap. Sometimes stress might become more apparent when you’re tired, so take a little bit out of your day to sleep. This can make you feel a lot better.

5. Listen to music. Music is proven to have a soothing effect on the mood, and is also proven to generally increase the mood when upbeat.

6. Squeeze a stress ball. Stress balls are made to help relieve stress.

7. Breathe. Taking a few deep breaths every once in awhile is a very relieving thing to do, as it helps to relieve your heart and other muscles while also helping your breathing slow down.

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Remember the Earth A poem by Ellie B.

Remember the Earth it is what gives us life. The least you could do is spread a few bags of mulch or two. You don’t want to spread trash it causes strife. And the last thing you want is strife between the Earth and you. Nature is more complex than you think. The birds, the bees, the plants, the trees, And thousands of species on the brink Of disappearing forever closer than you think. But you can help take it from me, Pick up some trash on a beach. Maybe even plant a tree. Remember the Earth!

Spring Recipe

(Spring Linguine with Basil)

By: Molly W.

To make this recipe you will need,

9 ounces uncooked fresh linguine

1 cup shelled fresh green peas

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

2 ounces shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

The steps to make this recipe is, 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt

and fat. Add peas to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking

time. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving

1/4 cup pasta liquid.

2. Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat 1 minute or until

butter melts. Remove from heat; stir in pasta mixture, reserved

pasta water, juice, salt, and pepper; toss well.

3. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top each

serving with 1 tablespoon basil and about 2 tablespoons cheese.

Serve immediately.

For more fun recipes go to MyRecipes.com

Pablo Picasso By: Lauren B.

Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright. He was born on the 25th of October in 1881 and died on April 8th, 1973. In his lifetime Picasso created over 50,000 works; including 1,885 paintings; 1,228 sculptures; 2,880 ceramics, roughly 12,000 drawings, many thousands of prints, and numerous tapestries and rugs. Some of his most famous paintings include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (which translates to “The Ladies of Avignon”), The Weeping Woman, Three Musicians, The Old Guitarist, and Le Rêve (which translates to “The Dream”). Picasso was influenced by artist like Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. He influenced artists like Salvador Dali and Jackson Pollock. “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Pablo Picasso

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Spring Décor By: Abby Coulson

1. The first idea is a cute boot flower pot. The things you

will need are boots of your choice, flowers of your

choice (real or fake), pebbles or rocks, and a ribbon.

The first thing you need to do is put the pebbles or

rocks in the boots then put the flowers in the pebbles r

rocks. Then tie a ribbon around the boots. Your

finished product should look something like this.

2. The next thing is to make a spring sign. The tins

you will need are small bricks, and paint. The first

thing is to paint the blocks many different colors.

Then paint letters so it spells spring on each of the

blocks. Your final product should look something

like this.

3. The next thing is to make a cute umbrella flower

pot. The things you will need are an umbrella of

your choice, flowers of your choice (real or fake),

and a ribbon. The first thing to do open the

umbrella so that it is upside down put the flowers

in it the way you want and tie it up with a ribbon.

Your final product should look something like

this.

Weekend Trips in Spring By: Elizabeth C.

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake This family friendly pirate cruise is a place where

children come to experience the magic of sailing away in

search of buried treasure. Come aboard the pirate ship

and get caught up in this real life adventure.

Quiet Waters Park You can rent a kayak or canoe and explore around some

of the coves. There is a cute little dog park for dogs to run

around and play. There is a great fishing area. You can

hike along the South River.

Jonas Green Park

Jonas Green Park provides beautiful panoramic views of

the Annapolis bay and the nearby Naval Academy.

Beautiful place to sit and chill while enjoying the

awesome weather, view, and peacefulness.

…..NorthBay continued

You will have many outdoor activities and go on adventures through the woods. You will go on trails through the woods, and some areas won’t be as clear as other trails. These areas could be muddy, overgrown, etc. Don’t wear your new, favorite shoes, because chances are they’ll get muddy. Also, make sure you have tennis shoes or shoes you can walk in for hiking and outdoor activities. Prepare for rain! I cannot stress this enough. Obviously April is known for its rain, and you will not be having fun if you’re soaking wet. To be prepared for rain, bring a rain coat, rain boots, and pants you can be comfortable in wet. I would suggest athletic gear, as it will most likely keep you comfortable in the rain. Sweatpants are obviously comfy, and I would suggest bringing them, but beware that cotton materials such as sweatpants absorb water and don’t dry quickly. Also, ponchos can work very well and keep the majority of you comfortable and dry. Ponchos are also sold at the North Bay gift shop. …continued on page 7

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Spice Gardening

Tips

By Harper R

If you don’t have any ideas for Earth Day, one thing

you could do is start a small garden. But why spices?

Some spices are small and easy to maintain, but can

also be used in recipes.

How to Get Started:

Different plants are used to different temperatures

and conditions. The ones for purchase near you most

likely will do well in the plant hardiness zone you live

in. (Kent Island is in zone 7).

Some plants prefer more sun than others so check the

tag on the plant you buy or ask an employee at the place

you are purchasing the plant.

Basic planting soil s and small to medium sized pots

should work for your spices.

Care: Make sure to properly water plants often. It 8is

especially important during the summer and hot

whether to water the plant often and keep an eye on the

dampness of the soil. If the soil feels dry like mulch,

the plant probably needs water. If it recently rained you

can most likely skip watering your spices.

Be sure to prune dead parts off of the plant to keep it

healthy. Additionally, make sure to weed your spices.

Very leafy spices can have weeds hiding under there

leafs so make sure to weed thoroughly.

Be careful to check your plants for bugs since some

bugs like to eat various spices.

The spices I personally recommend are sage, parsley

(image above), and rosemary to name a few.

…..NorthBay continued

Dress appropriately for the conditions. Definitely bring clothes you can hike in/can do outdoor activities in. This is very important, proper clothing is essential for a good NorthBay experience. I would suggest athletic clothing, such as athletic leggings, t-shirts/tank-tops, jackets, soccer pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, yoga pants, track pants, joggers, tennis shoes, etc. Remember too, that while you’re doing all of these activities, comfort is more important than style. Make sure you have a variety of clothing too, because the weather can vary. It could be warmer, colder, humid, rainy, sunny, etc. The weekend before you leave for your trip, check the weather so you know what to wear. Also, regardless of the weather report bring layers because it could be colder at part of the day, but warmer at another. NorthBay Live is a show you will go to at the end of the day; bring nicer clothes for it. There is a gift shop at NorthBay where you can buy souvenirs. There will also be a place to buy food and snacks. You will want to remember this amazing week and why not get a souvenir you can bring home with you or even wear. If you plan on getting sweatpants, a shirt, a tank top, or other clothes just remember it tends to be expensive there. There are also cheaper things from the gift shop you can buy. Be prepared for a long bus ride. The ride to NorthBay is about an hour and 40 minutes, but it could be longer or shorter depending on conditions. Bring things you can do on the bus so you don’t just sit around for 2 hours.

This isn’t a vacation, you will be graded on the work you do in your journal they provide to you.

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Travel Journal: Russia By: Zoe Q.

I know what you are probably thinking,” Zoë, why are you doing Russia during April?” Well I was

looking at the holidays for April and one of them was Seward’s day; a national holiday in Alaska. But I

couldn’t do the United States since we are supposed to be traveling and I’m pretty sure we all live in the

US. But Seward’s Day celebrates the day the US bought Alaska from Russia. So I was like, “I’ll do Russia

since this holiday has a connection.” So into the cold climate that is Russia!

According to BBC, Russia is home to at least 190 ethnic groups. 77.7% is actually Russian, 3.7% is

Tatar, 1.4% is Ukrainian, 1.1% is Bashkir, 1% is Chuvash, 1% Chechen, 10.2% is other, and 3.9% are

unspecified.

Since there are so many ethnicities, I’m guessing there will also be a lot of languages to go with. Aside

from the main language, Russian (duh), and English, a common second language (again, duh), there are

about 100 minor languages that are spoken in the country of Russia. The most popular is Dolgang, which

is spoken by 5.3 percent of the population, which is at like 141,049,000 million people - and unbelievably

this is a decline from 1992 when it was at 148,689,000.

I was going to do religions next, but then I realized not everybody is comfortable with talking about

religions (coughcoughmecoughcough) so I will go onto something everybody is comfortable with: Russian

food! And if you aren’t comfortable with this, I am sorry.

“One of the most well-known traditional Russian foods that may seem strange to an outsider is borshch,

also spelled borscht. This is a beet soup that is full of vegetables and meat and is typically served with a

dollop of sour cream, a staple of many Russian dishes.” … A what? A staple? Why are Russians eating

staples! (Okay, so not only is it a piece of bent metal that holds things together, but it is also “a main or

important element of something, especially of a diet.”)

There is also pirozhkis, small baked buns filled with potatoes, meat, cabbage or cheese. And the website

wants you to know that they should not, under any circumstances, be confused with piegros, or Polish

dumplings; do not confuse them, this is important! (There are also things like caviar - fish eggs - but that

ain’t important. Psh! What are you talking about?!)

Another stereotype: bears! The bear population in Russia was at 20,000. But after the Soviet Union fell,

it dropped to about 12,500. I also tried to find the number of bear attacks in 2015 for this but all that came

up was individual bear attacks that have occurred in Russia, let us just say they are very aggressive.

That’s all folks, bye!

(Disclaimer: All stereotype comments in this article were made for the sake of comedy. Please do not take

them seriously if they are in some way offensive to you. And any other even slightly offensive comments;

I tried to keep it nice and such, but if somehow there is an offensive comment, I am sorry. I did not want

to offend anyone.)

Send comments and ideas for the final edition of the Stingray Times to

[email protected]

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Ledo’s Fundraiser night! Tuesday, April 26

th

from 5pm to close Come support your local Maryland Destination Imagination team

(Matapeake Ribbon Rays) and their trip to represent Maryland at the DI

Global Finals in Tennessee!

Ledo’s will donate 20% of the checks that evening for anyone who

mentions that they are there to support the MMS DI team (Ribbon Rays).

Bring your family, friends and anyone you can pick up along the way!

Just remember to tell them to mention they are there to support MMS.

Special thanks to Ledo’s for supporting our team and their continued effort to

supporting our community!

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Did you today?

Whether it’s on the field, in the classroom, at home, or at work, you have at least one thing that motivates you, gives you a sense of accomplishment, and makes you feel

like you have won the day. We want to hear from you, the middle and high schoolers on the Eastern Shore, about how you win the day and why that is important to you.

Submit Essays by April 30th to

Giving the Edge provides opportunities for youth to engage in community service projects, athletic training and development, and scholastic achievement activities.

Tell us how you “Win the Day” in 500 words or less!

Grades 7-12 Include your NAME, SCHOOL and GRADE on the essay

GRAND PRIZES: One middle school winner and one high school winner

will be chosen - $150 will be awarded to each of the winners

GRADE LEVEL PRIZES: One winner at each grade level will be chosen -

$75 will be awarded to each of the winners

Winners will be announced at the “Win the Day 5k” at Salisbury University on May 7th (Attendance is not required to receive your prize; winners will be contacted)

Send questions to [email protected]

This is not a QACPS sponsored event.

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All High School and Eighth Grade Students

along with their parents are invited to attend on

May 12, 2016

Time: 6—8:30 pm

North Dorchester High School

5875 Cloverdale Road, Hurlock, MD 31643

To RSVP Please Call

443-944-8624 or 410-643-5425

CONGRESSMAN ANDY HARRIS , MD PRESENTS

Military Academy Resource Forum

1533 Longworth House Office

Building

Washington, D.C. 20515

202-225-5311

Salisbury Office

443-944-8624

Kent Island Office

410-643-5425

Bel Air Office

410-588-5670

C ONGRESSMAN ANDY HARRIS , MD

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Here’s your chance to fish at

Camp Pecometh. Come join

us for a morning filled with

fishing, fellowship and fun.

Grand Prize is a

FREE WEEK OF

CAMP

Proceeds go towards our campership fund

which helps get as many kids to camp as

possible. Prizes to be handed out for

different categories within each age group.

Everyone also has a chance to win the cast-

ing contest.

136 Bookers Wharf Rd.

Riverside/ Waterfront Area

(410)-556-6900

PECOMETH YOUTH

Fishing DerbySaturday May 14th

Not a QACPS sponsored event.

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Kent Island All Star Cheer New 7,700 square foot gym with two full cheer floors

Experienced coaches including:

Coach of the state champion Kent Island High School cheer team

A male level 5 tumble coach

Tryouts: May 14 or May 28

1625 Sonny Schulz Blvd., Stevensville, MD

11:00-12:00 ages 5-11

12:30-1:30 for ages 12-18

$20 tryout fee

No experience necessary--All athletes will be placed on a team!

To register: [email protected] or call 410-604-3783

www.kentislandallstarcheer.com

This is not a QACPS sponsored event

Kent Island All Star Cheer New 7,700 square foot gym with two full cheer floors

Experienced coaches including:

Coach of the state champion Kent Island High School cheer team

A male level 5 tumble coach

Tryouts: May 14 or May 28

1625 Sonny Schulz Blvd., Stevensville, MD

11:00-12:00 ages 5-11

12:30-1:30 for ages 12-18

$20 tryout fee

No experience necessary--All athletes will be placed on a team!

To register: [email protected] or call 410-604-3783

www.kentislandallstarcheer.com This is not a QACPS sponsored event

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Ages 9-16 9am-3pm

June 22nd July 13th July 25th August 3rd Shooting Sporting Clays with an Instructor

Shooting Air Rifles

Archery Lessons

Fishing

Each participant will receive a fun-filled day of fishing, shooting sporting clays with an instructor, shooting air rifles,

archery lesson, lunch, snacks and a bag full of goodies!

$110.00 per day per child Discounts available for siblings

Call (410)827-7065 for available dates to reserve The Point at Pintail

511 Pintail Point Farm Lane Queenstown, MD 21658

www.theriverplantation.com Not A QACPS Sponsored Event