Groveton ES: Newsletter Special Edition

In this issue

  • Spelling Bee Winners
  • Spring Enrichment Club Opportunities 

Spelling Bee Winners

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Congratulations to our top three spellers of the Groveton Spelling Bee! 

  • Spelling Bee Champion: Nolan Spencer (6th grade- Ms. Quispe)
  • First Runner Up: Daniel Edgeworth (5th grade - Ms. Obeng)
  • Second Runner Up: Addy McWilliams (2nd grade- Ms. Ortiz)

Special shout out to all of our spellers that participated. Everyone did a fantastic job supporting each other and showing good sportsmanship during the competition. Our champion, Nolan Spencer, will move on and represent the Groveton ES at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee. 

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All of the Groveton Spelling Bee participants


Spring Enrichment Club Opportunities

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We are excited to be partnering with Baroody Clubs again to offer three Spring Enrichment (Club) opportunities!  Registration is now live!  A Family Volunteer is needed for each class and financial assistance is available as well. Sign up at https://bc-ffx-groveton.jumbula.com/.

Family Volunteers Needed:  We will need a family volunteer for each class, so if you are interested and able to attend every class to facilitate registration, your student can attend for free - please email me at grovetonaap@gmail.com to express interest. 

Club Offerings: 

Snapology Superheroes: To the Batcave, superhero fans! Design your own superhero, create your own adventure, and build epic battle scenes using LEGO® bricks. Have a blast as you create your own fantasy world of superheroes and supervillains, straight out of the pages of DC and Marvel comic books. You might even unleash some of your own superpowers! 

Grades: Kindergarten - 2nd

Class dates: Tuesdays 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM starting on 4/9/24 through 5/28/24

Fee: $165/Financial Assistance available

What students will learn:

  • Character and story development: Students bring their superhero characters to life through their imagination and creativity
  • Presentation skills: Students will present their ideas and creations to all other students and listen as others present to them
  • Teamwork / partner skills: All good superheroes work together and in the Snapology classroom it's no different!

Kids on Canvas: Grab a paintbrush and jump right in for a colorful Kids on Canvas adventure! Use acrylic paint to explore painting subjects such as the figure, landscape and still life - with a fresh Abrakadoodle twist! We use our imaginations and inspiration from a different artist each week to create with paint in a variety of ways!

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th

Class dates: Wednesdays 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM starting on 4/17/24 through 5/29/24

Fee: $133/Financial Assistance available

STEM Adventures: Embark on an exhilarating journey into the diverse world of STEM with our STEM Adventures program! In each course, students will delve into various aspects of STEM, exploring topics such as robotics, chemistry, coding, and even game design!  Our hands-on approach includes interactive experiments such as creating potions and crafting slime, as well as problem-solving activities like developing robotic contraptions! With an immersive and entertaining curriculum, your child will develop essential skills, nurture their curiosity, and uncover the endless possibilities that STEM has to offer. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure!

Grades: 3rd-6th

Class dates: Thursdays 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM, starting on 4/11/24 through 5/30/24

Fee: $180/Financial Assistance available

If you have any questions, please email me at grovetonaap@gmail.com