Running with the Stars - SPRING 2013 SEASON
Who:    Open to all students – grades 1-5 (maximum enrollment: 25 students)

What:  This running program is for boys and girls! It encourages participants to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. During the practices, we will play games, discuss healthy lifestyle topics, and prepare for our END OF SEASON 5K RUN!! The 5K is non-competitive. Our goal is for each child to strive for his/her own personal best.

When:  The session starts March 4 thru May 16. Practices will be held twice per week: Mondays and Thursdays from 2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m., rain or shine.

The END OF SEASON 5K Fun Run will be held: Sunday, May 19 at 8:00 a.m. in Ashburn. Please mark your calendars, as this is a very fun event for the kids. **A buddy runner is required for each student participating in the 5K event.**

Other Important Information:

·         Coaches for the Spring 2013 season: Natascha Hunter and Christina Davis

·         Registration begins: Monday, January 7^th

·         Registration ends: Friday, March 1^st

·         Cost: $125/child – checks payable to: Running with the Stars

·         Program cost includes an 11-week practice session, one runner tshirt, one buddy runner tshirt, timed 5K event, numbered bib for each child running, end of run celebration, and a participation medal.

·         Register at: www.runningwiththestars.com (create a login first)

·         Please pack a water bottle and QUICK snack for your child

·         Dress in LAYERS suitable for running outside

·         Pick-up is promptly at 3:50 p.m. at the front doors of the school

For more information and updates throughout the season, go to the Running with the Stars website: www.runningwiththestars.com or add Running with the Stars on Facebook.

Computer Programming Club
Little @rchimedes is an after-school computer programing club for grades 3-5 at Algonkian Elementary. The club provides a unique opportunity for students to learn the basics of computer programming in a fun, age-appropriate way. Little @rchimedes fosters inventiveness, logical thinking, and creative problem solving. Students will be exploring various computer programming topics using Scratch, a visual programming language for kids developed at MIT. Sounds interesting and fun?!?! Take a look at this flyer for more detailed information.
You may register at: www.lilarchie.com -- click the "Register" link on the bottom left.
Any questions, contact Matt Nowinski at: info@lilarchie.com or 703.433.5768.

String Instruments

An after-school strings program for 4^th & 5^th graders at Algonkian! This program is designed for an introduction of the string instruments to give students a head start for middle school. The instruments include: violin, viola, and cello. See flyer.  Open enrollment is on Back-to-School Night (August 23) between 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. and during Open House (August 24) from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. – register at the school library.
**Collapsible music stands are needed for our new Algonkian Strings Program. If you have a music stand you are willing to donate to the PTA or lend us for the school year, we would really appreciate it! Please contact Adrienn Salazar for donations or questions: algonkianstrings@gmail.com.**

Algonkian Mathletes
Here is an awesome program! 4^th & 5^th graders can extend their math skills through creative problem solvings. Detailed info: see flyer. Lead by Eugene Belogay... email questions to: bhbelogay@hotmail.com.


 

Girls on the Run NOVA (GOTR) - FALL 2012 SEASON
Algonkian PTA is very excited to sponsor this unique program for our Algonkian preteen girls in grades 3-5. The Girls on the Run program combines training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing uplifting workouts. The goals of the program are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental & physical development. Uses an innovative and fun curriculum designed exclusively for pre-teen girls to address specific life skills through the use of games, warm-ups and workouts. Participants explore the importance of being physically, mentally & emotionally healthy. They examine body image issues, stereotyping and discriminatory behaviors, as well as the importance of maintaining a realistic & healthy view of themselves...

Algonkian Elementary's GOTR NOVA FALL 2012 Season
*Program: begins on October 1 to December 7

*Coaches: Allie Mak and Meg Tuma (email: tumas5@verizon.net)

*Meeting Place: Algonkian Elementary

*Days/Time: meets Mondays & Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*Race Date: Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. (5K at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA)

*Program Fee: $165 per girl

  (Financial aid is available. No girl is denied enrollment due to financial circumstances.)

**Program Enrollment:

Online Registration begins now until September 16, 2012 via the GOTR's website: www.gotrnova.org to give everyone time to register for the lottery. The randomly selected participants for each program will be notified via email the week of September 17, 2012; and will also email those participants not selected. If you do not have internet access, require special assistance, or a Spanish-speaking interpreter, please call the registration number: 1.877.749.8831