NEWS
Children's Masquerade Ball
March 10, 2012
3:00 - 7:00 pm
St.
Luke's Orthodox Church
6801 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101
You are invited to our 3rd Annual Children's
Masquerade Ball and Czech food festivities. Come and spend
your afternoon at our family event. Children's games,
best costume competition, children's dance, prizes, great
food, original Czech pastries, sweets and drinks including Czech beer.
Available for purchase:
Authentic Czech and Slovak food
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages
Variety of Czech and Slovak Baked goods
Original Czech and Slovak sweets
Admission: $4.00 per child (2 yrs and up); FREE for adults and children under 2.
All games, prizes and activities included.
Need directions?
To help us plan, please let us know you can come.
Reservation
NOT required.
Past Announcements
Czech and Slovak School
McLean Baptist Church
(Directions)
1367 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, Virginia 22101
Come and join us to preview Czech and Slovak language classes for
children and adults. The registration for the classes
2011/2012 has started. To sign up, come to the school location or
e-mail us for more information.
We have formed New classes and now offer:
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Czech
and Slovak classes for children:
Fridays, 7:00 - 8:00
pm
We are accepting children 5 1/2 years and up. The
lessons are tailored to children's needs ranging from
beginner speakers to children speaking fluently learning
Czech grammar and literature. Children are divided into
classes according to their knowledge and needs rather
than according to age.
Grade 4/5 Czech
Designed for children who are more fluent in Czech and are learning Czech grammar on the level of 4th and 5th grade.
Grade 1/2 Czech
Designed for children who are more fluent in Czech and are beginning to read and write in Czech on the level of 1st and 2nd grade..
NEW! Beginning Czech
Designed for children who are learning Czech at the beginning level as a second language.
NEW! Beginning Slovak
Designed for children who are learning Slovak at the beginning level as a second language.
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Czech
and Slovak classes for adults:
Fridays,
8:00 - 9:00 pm
The cost for the Fall 2011 semester is $150 per student
in a group classroom. Individual rates upon request.
Czech for Adults
Designed for adults at the Intermediate/Advanced level.
NEW! Beginning Czech
Designed for adults who are learning Czech at the beginning level as a second language.
NEW! Beginning Slovak
Designed for adults who are learning Slovak at the beginning level as a second language.
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Children's
Folklore Group:
Fridays,
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Children learn
traditional Czech folklore songs and dances mainly from
Walachia and
Moravian-Slovakian regions. Our children participate in several performances a year
dressed in traditional costumes. Suitable for children 5 years
and older. We also welcome musicians (violin, clarinet, cymbal
players, etc).
Czechoslovak Pre-school
Saturdays,
10 am - 12 pm
Little Falls Presbyterian Church
(Directions)
6025 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA 22207
Czech and Slovak pre-school program is designed for children
ages 5 years and younger. Pre-school provides education in Czech
and Slovak language so that children can improve their basic
language speaking skills, some reading/writing skills, math,
science and introduction to the Czech and Slovak culture. All
these activities are on preschool level. The group also provides
a place for play, sports and other fun free time activities
(like arts and crafts). This is also a nice opportunity to
connect with other parents!
Children's Folklore Ensemble Performance.
Ashby Ponds, Ashburn VA
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Slavic American Sokol's Children's Folklore group had performed at
the Ashby Ponds in Ashburn VA. The performance was attended
by the residence of the Ashby Ponds retirement home and
friends. The folklore group had presented dances and songs
from Walachia (Valašsko)
region of the Czech Republic. The girls had worn their
new vest called kordulky that had been hand-sewn by the Moms of the children
for the first time. We were so proud of them to see the
girls shine.
See pictures from this performance here.
2nd Annual Children's Masquerade Ball
March 19, 2011
It had turned up to be a beautiful spring day for SAS's 2nd Annual Children's Masquerade Ball. Weather had
cooperated and we had sunny and comfortable temperatures.
Attendees enjoyed Czech and Slovak food including authentic
Czech pastries, deli opened-face sandwiches
chlebicky; and as always
original Czech cookies and candy bars. Children got a chance to learn not only Czech dances but also played group games and
individual games for prizes.
Our panel had chosen and we had announced best costume winners. The choice was really tough since we had
had so many creative costumes; and all the children
looked just adorable. We concluded the evening with live music singing Czech and Slovak songs
and some fun for the parents. Thanks to so many volunteers
this event had been yet again a very successful event.
See pictures here.
Celebration of 161st anniversary of the birth of
T.G. Masaryk.
The Embassy of the Czech Republic
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Hosted by the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Organized by
Slavic American Sokol, with the support of the Washington
Chapter of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences.
Children of SAS Folklore Group and SAS Czechoslovak
Preschool closed the commemoration with a reading and some
of Masaryk's favorite folk songs.
See pictures from this event here.
2nd Annual Mikulášská - St. Nicholas Party
on Saturday, December 4, 2010
We had a wonderful crowd of people attending our 2nd Annual Mikulášská party, which made it for a fun,
memorable evening for both kids and adults. The children of Czech
and Slovak School and Preschool performed traditional Czech Christmas Carols. We welcomed
our usual visitors: Sv. Mikuláš, the Angel,
and the Devil; and children had earned goodie bags filled with sweets. Big thanks to all visitors and all that helped for
a successful event.
See pictures here.
SAS supports Vladimir Martinovsky in
in 2010 Marine Corps
Marathon taking place on Sunday, October
31, 2010. All donations are sent to Organization for Autism
Research (OAR).
If you would like more information on the organization please go
to their
website.
Children's Folklore Group had performed at
on Sunday, October 24, 2010
Baltimore 45 Association, Inc. Hall in
Parkville, Maryland
See pictures from this event here.
Notice Of Nondiscriminatory Policy
Slavic American Sokol welcomes persons of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to members.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin.
