UPCOMING EVENTS

CZECH AND SLOVAK SUMMER DAY CAMP

                                       DATE: July 2-13, 2012                         TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM

Join us for fun, creative, language-based program aimed at expanding children’s vocabulary, listening, writing, and reading comprehension skills through read-alouds, games, art projects, singing, and drama. Camp is intended for children who understand Czech or Slovak and are between 5-10 years old.        FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP, CLICK HERE.

Deadline for registration and payment: June 10, 2012

Spaces are llimited!!!

 

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TO PARENTS:

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR 2012-13 ENDED IN MARCH 2012. YOU MAY BEGIN SIGNING UP FOR 2013-14.

 

2011-12 School Calendar

SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The Czech and Slovak School at the Bohemian Hall in Astoria, Queens invites all children interested in learning the Czech or the Slovak language, to join our tuition-free language program.
 
We offer tuition-free program based on a comprehensive approach to learning a modern Czech and Slovak language with a curriculum created to educate school-aged children. The program uses a Balanced Literacy framework and incorporates the Czech and the Slovak National Curriculum Standards for Elementary Schools to effectively teach all aspects of each language, including grammar, reading, creative writing, and communication. In addition, culturally-rich activities provide students with many opportunities to understand the fundamentals of each country´s history, geography, and ethnic life style. The program uses genuine Czech and Slovak textbooks and learning material to promote more authentic learning.
 
The education program is currently conducted every Friday from 5:00-7:30pm or Saturday from 10:00am to 12:30pm and is intended for children 5 to 14 years of age. Children at all levels of proficiency are admitted in the program.
 
 
We are currently accepting new students for the school year 2013-2014. Enrollment deadline is March 30, 2013.
 
For more information, Email the School Director Blanka Sylvester.

 

Hledáme učitele/Hľadáme učitelov/Teachers Needed

 
Česká a Slovenská škola v Astorii, Queens hledá učitele a učitelky češtiny/slovenštiny. Nabízíme mimoškolní výuku českého a slovenského jazyka dětem od 5-14 let. Úspěšní kandidáti budou mluvit plynule česky nebo slovensky, budou mít zkušenosti se vzděláváním dětí, schopnost pracovat v silně kolaborativním prostředí, a zájem o podporu českého/slovenského kulturního vzdělání. Nástup možný od září 2012. Požadované vysokoškolské vzdělání a americké pracovní povolení. Pedagogický směr a česká/slovenská a/nebo americká aprobace jsou upřednostňovány, ale nejsou podmínkou. Zájemci zašlete životopis na jméno pí. Blanka Sylvester, na adresu czskschool@bohemianhall.com
 
Czech and Slovak School in Astoria, Queens is looking for teachers of Czech/Slovak. We offer after-school language program to children from 5-14 years of age. Successful candidates will speak fluent Czech/Slovak, have experience in educating children, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and will be interested in the promotion of Czech/Slovak cultures abroad. Possible start from September 2012.Required higher education and U.S. work permit. Pedagogical education and Czech and /or American teaching certification are  preferred but not required. If interested, send CV to Mrs. Blanka Sylvester at czskschool@bohemianhall.com
 
 
 
 
A nationwide children's singing competition in the interpretation of the Czech and Slovak folk songs

It was a magical night! 14 finalists in two categories competed in performing Czech and Slovak folk songs.

Here are the results:

Americky Slavik - Category I

Golden American Nightingale – Michaelle Kneznik

Silver American Nightingale – Sara Vala

Bronze American Nightingale – Kristinka Sestak

Americky Slavik - Category II

Golden American Nightingale – Oliver Rus

Silver American Nightingale – Sandra Kralik

Bronze American Nightingale – Isabella Valcuha

 

A special prize for the bravest contestant was awarded to Catherina Mobini, who has been learning Czech as a Foreign Language

for only ONE YEAR !

Congratulations to all! We are looking forward to seeing you again next year!

 
 
 
 


SUNDAY CZECH AND SLOVAK BOOK CLUB FOR CHILDREN

Dětský čtenářský klub Moudré sovy/Detský čitateľský klub Múdre sovy

Your child will be mezmerized by the beauty of Czech and Slovak fairytales, poems, and realistic fiction stories!


The club is intended for any child 5-13 years of age, who likes reading and understands Czech or Slovak. Your child should be able to sit quietly and listen to a spoken word for an extended period of time. He or she needs to be old enough to actively engage in book discussions and activities. Younger children are welcome, however, they need to be accompanied by a parent.

Individual readings will take place at the Bohemian Hall on the Czech and Slovak School premises on selected Sunday afternoons.
Your child will listen to a story for about 20 minutes. Then, he or she will be engaged in a post-reading activity, including drawing, coloring, writing, watching a movie, etc.  All readings will be presented by pre-screened volunteers.

All readings are free of charge. RSVP required.

IF YOU SPEAK CZECH OR SLOVAK AND WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE FILL OUT APPLICATION OR CONTACT THE SCHOOL

 

Planned Sessions:

(Please read instructions and help your child make an owl using B/W or Color template)

Reading in Czech

Date Time Reading From   Read By Author RSVP
5/6/12

1:00-2:00 PM

 Jak krtek ke kalhotkám přišel L. Reynolds Zdeněk Miller Required


Our Wonderful Volunteers: Petra Kubaskova, Lucie Reynolds, Tijana Knezevic