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New After School Program for ages 8-12

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York and Westminster P.S. are teaming together to offer our students an exciting new program that focuses on increasing the physical activity level and social skills of our children.

Children ages 8 - 12 will have the opportunity to participate once a week for 2 hours in organized recreational activities in our gym with two team leaders from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York.  Activities include: soccer, basketball, hockey, parachute games, and obstacle challenge courses.

This program is free and will take place directly after school from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Students will need to be picked up from the gym at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Registration is limited to 20 students aged 8 - 12 only.  Thanks goes to our School Council for arranging this opportunity for our school. 

If you are interested in registering your child for this program, please fill out the form below or the one sent home with your children and return to school. 

 Registration forms will be distributed at a later date to those families who show interest.  Parents/guardians must arrange for pick up at 5:00 p.m.  Those interested must return this letter by Friday, December 11th to receive a registration form. Registration is limited to 20 students.  










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