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[Price, Ronnie (Ron)]

Registration Open for Summer "Passports" Spanish-language Program

 

Students can learn about the world this summer without leaving Albemarle
County through a special world languages exploratory program called
"Passports." Students in grades K-5 will travel through the
Spanish-speaking world exploring various festivals in Hispanic countries
to validate passports in nine areas ranging from music and weather to
geography and customs. 

 

The half-day program will run from July 5-14 from 8 a.m. to noon at
Agnor-Hurt Elementary School, located at 3201 Berkmar Drive in
Charlottesville. Passports will be led by teachers Sally Strickler of
Greer Elementary School and Kristin Copley of Monticello High School. 

 

Registration is limited to 24 students and taken on a first-come,
first-served basis. The tuition for Passports is $200 per child which
includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Registration forms are available
on the Albemarle County Public Schools Website at www.k12albemarle.org
<http://www.k12albemarle.org/>  under the "Around the World in 8 Days"
link. Registration forms and tuition can be submitted to: Albemarle
County Public Schools, Extended Day Enrichment Program, 907 Henry Ave.,
Charlottesville, VA  22903. 

 

For more information, contact Albemarle County Public Schools World
Languages  Coordinator Mary-Elizabeth Via at (434) 296-5820.  

 

Parents, Children can Visit the "Bugs' World" 

 

The Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America is hosting an
insect "happening" for parents and children on Sun., March 12. "It's A
Bug's World" features displays, exhibits, book signings, and lots of
live bugs. Admission is free. The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. in
the Omni Hotel located at 235 West Main Street in Charlottesville. For
more information, call (434) 979-5500. 

 

 

 

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