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Art

Information about this activity for the 2009-2010 has not been provided.


Chess

The Sangster PTA announces changes to the Chess Club. Chess Club will meet in R-4 on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:15. Tuition is $50 - Please make checks payable to Sangster PTA. Click here to open the flyer sent home in the Thursday "Backpack Mail".


Drama

Information on Drama will be posted when it becomes available.


Fencing

  • The Sangster Fencing Club is now accepting registrations for students in grades 3-6 to participate in the Fall 2009 session. Instruction will be provided by Olympic fencer Jun Liang-Smith. No fencing experience required! Registration is $140 per student, and registration forms are due no later than October 7, 2009. Click here for your copy of the registration form. Students are expected to wear sneakers, sweat pants and t-shirts. All other equipment will be provided.

Session I will meet from 3:45 to 4:45 on the following days:
October 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3


Foreign Language Experience (FLEX)

  • For Fall 2009, the FLEX classes at Sangster provides children an opportunity to experience Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Sign Language or Spanish.  Classes are 20 weeks long, and will start the first week of October. Class registration opens Thursday, September 17 and will close on September 30. Only paper forms will be accepted. A complete packet with class registrations forms, emergency care forms and general program information can be found here

Please direct your questions regarding FLEX to:
Marina Elsisi at 703-644-7577 or email: marina.elsisi@fcps.edu

ARABIC Level 1 (Grades 1-6)

CHINESE Level 1 & 2 (Grades 1-6 & 2-6)

FRENCH Level 1 (Grades 1-3 & 4-6)

GERMAN Level 1 & 2 (Grades 2-6 & 2-6)

SIGN LANGUAGE Level 1 (Grades K-1 & 2-6)

SPANISH Level 1 (Grades K-1 & 2-6)

SPANISH Level 2 (Grades 2-6)

SPANISH Level 3 (Grades 3-6)


Musical Theater


 

Information on Musical Theater will be posted when it becomes available.


Odyssey of the Mind

Information on Odyssey of the Mind will be posted when it becomes available.

 


Pyramid Challenge

The Pyramid Challenge is a cross-country race for elementary school students of the West Springfield Pyramid. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at Washington Irving Middle School. For further details, click here to view the flyer sent home in the backpack mail.


Reflections 2009

The 2009 Reflections theme is: "Beauty Is..."

The Reflections Program provides an opportunity for students of all backgrounds to express their creativity through dance choreography, film production, literature, photography, visual art and original music. You can help the National PTA celebrate their 40th year for this program by submitting your entry! For the complete Reflections Handbook, click here. While you've got your creative mind in gear, why not submit an idea for the Reflections theme for the 2011-2012 season? Click here to learn more. A couple of key dates to remember:

Remember, winning entries will receive a ribbon for 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place and Honorable Mention. 1st place entries from each category will move on to the next round of judging. Official rules can be found in the Reflections Handbook - click here to download your copy.

Students are encouraged to submit works of art in six areas:

  • literature

  • dance choreography

  • film/video production

  • musical composition

  • photography

  • visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage).

If you have questions about the 2009 Reflections program, please contact Ms Erin Krayer (erin.krayer@gmail.com) at 703 927-0021.

Thank you for your support of the PTA Reflections Program!!


Robotics Club

The Sangster Robotics Club is now accepting registrations for the 2009-2010 school year. The club will meet on the third Thursday of each month from October, 2009 through June 17, 2010. Registration is $30 per student. For more information and the registration form, click here.

  • Registrations are due with payment by October 13, 2009.

 


Rubiks Cube Club

Information on the Rubiks Cube Club will be posted when it becomes available.


Science Program

  • The After School Science Program is back this year with an 8-week program! Space is limited and slots fill up quickly, so turn in your registration now! The group sessions will be held on Mondays, from 1:20 to 2:20 starting October 19 running weekly through December 14 (no class on November 12). Each week will feature an exciting new topic such as "Under Pressure - Explore the properties of air...under pressure!" and "Current Events - Ride the electron freeway to learn about electricity and circuits". Click here for more information and to download your copy of the registration form.


Speed Stackers

Information on the Speed Stackers Club will be posted when it becomes available.

 

 


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