PTSA Sponsored Programs
Bookwars
Students will explore a variety of appropriate books that inspire discussion and thought. Click here for more information.
- Contact: Ms. Bowman
- Date/Time: Thursdays weekly during advisory (starting September 19th)
- Location: Library Media Center
Mathcounts
Mathcounts is the nation’s premier middle school math competition consisting of a series of competitions. See here for the official rules, procedures and FAQs. You can also find additional information here.
- Contact: Jing Zhang
- Registration: Tentative tryout date, September 20 from 3:15-5:00 pm
- Date/Time: Meeting times will be Sundays weekly from 9:30 am -11:30 am (starting on October 6th)
- Location: Cafeteria
Model UN Club
Model UN (or MUN) is an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly in which students act as country delegates and engage in acts of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. The program is offered through Global Minds, LLC, founded in 2021 by former Bells Mill/Cabin John parents, Audré Park’s and Shreelata Durbhakula. Information brochure is linked here.
- Contact: Audre Park and Global Minds, LLC
- Date: Thursdays weekly starting on September 19
- Location: Room 1221
Odyssey of the Mind
Are you an aspiring engineer, writer, artist, or actor? Do you love to think outside the box? Join Odyssey of the Mind (OotM), which teaches students how to use creativity to their advantage when solving problems. Students use teamwork, as well as critical thinking, engineering, artistic expression and theatrical skills to create new solutions to intriguing problems.
For more information on the Odyssey of the Mind program, check out the following links:
- Website: https://www.odysseyofthemind.com
- Contact: Rachel Farnsworth and Erin-Alexandra Knight
- Registration: Registration Form
- Date/Time: Fridays weekly from 3:15-4:30pm
- Location: Room 2121 (and 2125)
All After School Programs
For a comprehensive list of after-school Sports, and CJMS-sponsored, PTSA-sponsored and Parent-sponsored Clubs and Activities, visit the Cabin John MS pages. (Previews below)