Title	Description	Date
Reflections	National program where students in grades Pre-K to 12 are recognized for their creative interpretation (via music, visual art, film, literature, dance, etc…) of a theme determined by the national PTA.   This year’s theme: Diversity means…   For more info: http://www.pta.org/2032.asp	Deadline October 21, 2011
Math Club	New to Colin Powell! Looking for a dedicated parent volunteer who is excited about math to lead this program.     It is called Mathcounts and we will initially start the Club program. If desired, we can work toward the competition program.   For more info: https://mathcounts.org.
Brix Club	New to Colin Powell! Looking for a parent volunteer to lead this fun and exciting club where kids of all ages are invited to build the structure/item of the week using Lego bricks. Curriculum provided to parent coordinator.
National Spelling Bee	This fall/winter, keep an eye out for flyers coming home in the Tuesday folders. For more info: http://www.spellingbee.com/
Chess Club	A popular club for 2nd-6th grade chess enthusiasts. An instructor from the U.S. Chess Center in D.C. will be available to help teach the children how to play the game.
Cultural Arts	Looking for parent coordinator to take on this rewarding program. The PTA pays for performing artists and curriculum-based cultural assemblies for the students 2-3 times a year. This is also coordinated thru the teachers and administration. Some previous performances: author visits, Center for Ballet Arts, music and dances from various countries, historical themes. Please contact the PTA if you would like to sponsor or make a suggestions for future performances.
Odyssey of the Mind	An educational program that provides creative problem solving opportunities for students. Students bring their solutions to competitions to the local, state and world level.     For more info: http://odysseyofthemind.com/
Lego League	New to Colin Powell by popular demand! Looking for parent coaches (no engineering skills needed) and a parent Robotics Coordinator. Open to 5th and 6th graders. Team to be formed late winder (watch for flyers to come home in the Fall)   In addition, after-school robotics clsses will be offered this Fall and Winter through a partnership with Fairfax Collegiate.    For more info: http://www.vadcfll.org/index.html   For more info about the robotics classes, please watch for info to come home in your child's Tuesday folder, inviting you to an event to learn more about them and register for them.
FLEX	Foreign language program available before and after school. Languages currently offered: Spanish, French, and Italian (new).   For more info: http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/flex.htm
Ultra Sports Program	Looking for a parent volunteer to coordinate this popular after-school athletics program. Sports previously offered are listed here: http://otathletics.com/afters.php Instructors and curriculum provided by OTA.   For more info: http://www.otathletics.com/afters.php#howto