Let's Go Fly A Kite

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STM is offering a unique opportunity for students in grades 2 through 4 to design, build and fly a kite.  Kites represent a fusion of art, history, culture, physics and technology.  Students will learn from Rear Admiral Patrick Lorge, Naval Aviator,  about the Origin of Kites, Use of Kites in History, Principles of Flight and as well as the parts of the kite.  Your child will receive a kite kit that includes a tyvek kite and all materials necessary to fly a kite that day.

The class will be offered on March 26, 2012 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.  The cost for the class is $15.00.   If you are interested in signing up your child for this awesome opportunity, space is limited to 40 (forty) students for grades 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th.  Please return the completed form to the office with a check attached by March 16, 2012.  Checks should be made out to STM School.  If you have any questions, please contact the Tara Quaadman.

Click the link below for the registration form.  

Overtime Athletics

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ROCK AND FIRE SPORTS SPEED AND AGILITY PROGRAM (GRADES 5-8)

The first step on your way to becoming a Superhero... or at least Quicker, Faster, Speedier! Come join us as we go up and down, left and right, back and forth all the way to the finish line. OTA will implement its signature curriculum for teaching the latest techniques in athletic skill development. This "one stop shop" for improving as a soccer player, basketball player, football player, baseball player, lacrosse player, field hockey player, tennis player, volleyball player, and playground champion will include games, contests and a field day atmosphere every class! The only question that will be asked, "Can you beat who you were on the first day, when you play on the last day?"

Tuesdays: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

Cost $95

SPORTS SPECTACULAR VARIETY SPORTS (GRADES K-4)

Do you love to play sports? Then you'll love Sports Spectacular! Each week we'll play a different sport or game including: basketball, soccer, flag

football, kickball, capture the flag, tag games and MORE! Get moving with games like Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, the Numbers Game,

and Safe Base. We'll work on teamwork, sportsmanship and fitness, all while having FUN. Sign up today!

Fridays: 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1-no class 5/25

Cost $95

 

 

The Science Seed

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The Science Seed™: planting a love of science. Children are natural scientists; curious and full of the desire to observe and explore. Preschool and early elementary are the perfect times to start a lifelong love of science by introducing students to basic concepts. The Science Seed™ teaches geology, chemistry, biology, physics, nature and nutrition in fun, interactive and age-appropriate ways. Each class includes a handout for parents describing the topic explored that day and how to expand on it at home. Students will bring home on the last day their science journal, a record of their learning experience. The Science Seed™ has been teaching science enrichment since 2007, and is now offered in schools in Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church. For more information, please visit our website: www.TheScienceSeed.com.

Educational Theatre Company - Incredible Improv!

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Calling all silly kids!  The Educational Theatre Company is back this winter with a new twist!  In just 8 weeks we will create our own short play!  The younger students will be guided through writing their own lines, creating a plot, developing driven characters, and interesting settings, and will be directed by their Middle School classmates, the Directors in Training, who will also be acting as well!  ETC’s Ashley Hammond will lead the fun while students learn ensemble skills, play development, improvisation, basic acting skills and how to work with kids of all different ages!  Family and friends are invited on the last day to see our creation.

http://www.educationaltheatrecompany.org/

Back to Basics

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Our programs help the Internet Generation rediscover the simple pleasures of human interaction, ignite their passion for learning, think outside the box using powerful and fundamental tools such as life skills, social dance and manners. The program prepares students for social, college and career opportunities and minimizes disruptive behavior in the class room and at home.

For more information visit http://www.backtobasicsmanners.com/ 

Chess - Silver Knights Chess Club

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Learn how to play chess from a Silver Knights chess coach! Our coaches are highly-rated professional chess instructors. We have taught tens of thousands of children to play, including the 2008 national champions for first and second grade. Class time is evenly split between lesson and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. Students will have the opportunity to play in local, state and national tournaments. All chess supplies provided. For more information, see our website at www.silverknightschess.com.

Creativity on Fire

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In th ceramics and glass enrichment program, students make 10 projects (one project per month). All projects require kiln firing and are returned to the school after one week.

For paint-your-own-pottery, students learn about glaze application and make 5 paint-your-own pottery projects. In the two slip-casting project, students learn about slip, which is watered-down clay that is poured into molds to make pottery. Students pour slip into molds, learn how greenware is cleaned, and paint their own "bisqued" ceramics. For the three fused-glass projects, students learn how to combine translucent and opal glass to get colorful results. For project descriptions and to see samples, please check out http://www.creativityonfirestudio.com for more information.

Music for Life - Kids Group Guitar Lessons

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The Music for Life program provides child friendly guitars to each student during class to learn new chords and songs! Classes will expose students to learning to read guitar tablature, playing chords, strumming along with songs and even writing songs of their own! Along with this, they will be exposed to orchestral and wind instruments, as well as becoming familiar with the sounds of classical composers. This class is perfect for young budding musicians with OR without any prior musical experience!

Classes will be offered to 1st-8th graders. Although guitars will be provided for in class use, it is recommended (but not required) to have a guitar available at home for practice. Child friendly scaled down guitars can be purchased through Music for Life: just ask your teacher!

http://www.musicforlifekids.com/

Robotics

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Robotics

WeDo Robotics (Grades K - 2)

This class is a great introduction to robotics for lower-elementary students using LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Construction Set.  Students will learn to build and program robots using the WeDo "drag and drop" programming software.  Projects include creating an alligator that snaps its mouth shut (using motion sensors) and building an airplane that plays different sounds as you move it (using a tilt sensor).

Competitive Robotics (Grades 3-6)

This is an introduction to competitive robotics for older elementary students through a fun and engaging curriculum.  Activities include races, obstacle courses, mazes and combat.  Small teams of students compete with other teams to design, build, program and "coach" the winning Lego Mindstorm NXT robot for each event.  The course helps prepare students for robotics competitions such as FLL.