Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED There was a great turnout for the spring break Backpack Journalism screening party at Montgomery Community Media (MCM) on April 10. For one week, the seven teens in the Backpack Journalism program learned about story composition, shooting and editing. As part of the spring break project, the young journalists interviewed seniors at Ingleside at […]

Here are five things to know today, April 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Spring Break: You may notice the traffic is lighter this week. It’s Easter Monday and spring break week for Montgomery County Public Schools students. The White House Easter Egg Roll is always a popular family event today. 2. Play Ball: You may […]

It is starting to feel like spring. The snow is melting, birds are chirping and we just lost an hour due to daylight savings time. This can only mean one thing; it’s almost time for Spring Break Backpack Journalism! I would have to say it is a great way for teens to spend their spring […]

The 19th annual Bunnyland is open this month at Butler’s Orchard, 22200 Davis Mill Road, in Germantown. You can visit Bunnyland from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on April 17, 18, 19, 21, 26 and 27. Bunnyland is closed on Easter. Bunnyland activities, include: –Enjoy a hayride down the Bunny Trail –Race the Rubber Duck […]

Spring Break at Potomac recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov/ 240.777.6870 Coach Doug Club Holiday Ages 3-12: Ages 3-5 Half Day, Ages 5-12 Full Day. Your Director will provide time to enjoy age appropriate sports, games, arts & crafts plus time to hang out with your friends. Features organized activities as well as special events. Club Holiday fits into everyone’s […]

Our Backpack Journalists previewed their stories this afternoon at MCM! WOW!  I am so proud of all of our Backpack Journalists. They did a phenomenal job. I know that you are going to be amazed at the talent these journalists have.  Take a peek as we got ready to show their stories.  

Their interviews have been recorded and our Backpack Journalists are hard at work editing their stories!  I can’t wait to see the final projects tomorrow!  Make sure you check back for updates!  

Today we learned how to edit using Final Cut Pro. Our Backpack Journalists are ready to start editing their projects tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates…  

Here’s a quick preview of  “Career Day”!  We had all different types of careers represented today as our Backpack Journalist learned more about them and what they do!  

Snow did not stop our Spring Break Backpack Journalists today! They braved the snow to come to the first day of Spring Break Backpack Journalism class.  Here they are exploring our Studio for their Scavenger Hunt!