Interested in joining the 2019 North Bethesda Ski Club? Please read on... What is the NB Ski Club? The North Bethesda Ski Club is an activity sponsored by the NBMS PTO, a separate organization from the PTSA. In existence for more than 20 years the NB Ski Club transports 320 NB students plus parent chaperones on 5 ski trips to Liberty Mountain January 4, 11, 18 and February 1, 9, (22 make-up date), 2019. How can I join the NB Ski Club? Read the instructions below based on your student's previous participation in the NB Ski Club. Be sure to meet all stated deadlines - there will be no extensions for any reason.
Why is this the registration process? Because we want to offer the fairest opportunity for students to participate in this high-demand program. We used to wait in line for hours - no fun for anybody. Then we moved to a first-come, first-serve online - stressed-out parents and crashing browsers. So, last year, we separated RETURNING and NEW, and gave both groups 5 days to register, plus another week to complete all the other requirements. MUCH less stressful for everyone involved. :) We guarantee seats to RETURNING TO SKI CLUB students (and those who were on last year's Waitlist) who meet the deadlines, and offer a random lottery to NEW TO SKI CLUB students. We feel this is the most fair to all, and anticipate that the vast majority of new to ski club students will get in the club. However, we also know that some students will be disappointed in the outcome of not being selected. Last year, about 25 students who were on the waitlist did not get in. This year, we are guaranteeing those students a seat in the 2019 Ski Club. We will do the same next year for this year's waitlisted 6th and 7th grade students. We encourage ALL NB Students to consider registering for the NB Ski Club. If you have a financial need, please contact us and we will refer you to the Counseling Center for potential assistance. Questions? E-mail nbskiclub@gmail.com. Thanks! NBMS PTO Leadership Team |