Friendship Armstrong is home to our Reggio Emilia Learning Center, which uses art, nature, literature, dramatic play, language, writing, and music to spark students’ intellect, creativity, and self-confidence.
Named after the area in Italy where the concept was developed, Reggio Emilia is an early-learning model that has earned worldwide acclaim. Friendship continues to develop this learning approach by combining the creative process of Reggio with our rigorous early-education curriculum, which incorporates culturally responsive learning tools and new technology into every classroom.
Guided by a community of seasoned and supportive teachers, Armstrong students build strong foundations in mathematics, science, social studies, English, and language arts while developing the skills essential to high achievement such as hard work, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork.
Equally important, Armstrong’s on-campus Parent Center ensures that our most valuable learning partners – our parents – are consistent figures in our classrooms and at extended-learning and after-school events.
2020-21 Virtual After-School Club Registration
All after-school clubs are virtual until Friendship resumes in-person instruction for all students at all campuses. Clubs will run from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on designated club days. Some clubs are for Armstrong students only, and some clubs are opened to students across all Friendship campuses. Please read through the club descriptions below before you attempt to enroll your child. Please note that there are limited slots available for each club. Please do not register for more than two clubs.
If you have any questions regarding Armstrong’s after-school clubs, please call Ms. Jackie Beatty at (202) 518-3928 or email at jbeatty@friendshipschools.org.
Click here: 2020-21 After-School Club Registration Form – Armstrong
Chess Club
The Chess Club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn the game of chess or improve their chess skills. In addition, students will compete in online tournaments. Chess helps develop critical-thinking skills and encourages good sportsmanship.
Grade Levels: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Truth Hall, Armstrong teacher
Armstrong Choir
The Armstrong Choir (Voices of Armstrong) is a virtual after-school club for all students that enjoy singing. Being in this club will give scholars the opportunity to sing many different styles of music, either alone or as part of an ensemble, on a weekly basis.
Grade Levels: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Bianca Jones, Armstrong teacher
Korean Culture Club
The Korean Culture Club will introduce students to the Korean language and culture through fun and hands-on activities, art projects, interactive games, music and play.
Grade Levels: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Day(s): Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Kyunghee Kim, Armstrong teacher
Art Club
This is a great club for students to explore their personal interests in art and get some hands on experience with art tools and materials. The club will also provide students different media of exploration while providing advanced technique and foundational skills for their artwork.
Grade Levels: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Day(s): Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Judy Williams, Armstrong teacher
Garden Club
Working in Armstrong’s school garden is a wonderful way for students to physically connect with nutrition education, understand the process of growing healthy foods, and recognize environmental stewardship.
Grade Levels: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Day(s): Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Judy Williams, Armstrong teacher, and Ms. Alli Duda
Drama Club
The Drama Club will expose students to the basics of theatre while they rehearse a fully-staged short play! Participating in the Drama Club don’t just teach theatre! It also builds students’ self-confidence, creativity, teamwork abilities, self-discipline, and presentation skills.
Grade Levels: 5th, 6th, 7th,. 8th
Day(s): Mondays
Club Sponsor: Ms.Talithia Palmer, Armstrong teacher
Yoga Club
Filled with movement games, books, breath work, silliness and fun, students will learn yoga poses, go upside down, learn to balance on one leg, two hands, even toes! Integrating yoga poses into daily life, playing with sound and quiet, developing the art of savasana or rest pose and planting the seeds of mindfulness in little bodies and minds- this is the perfect class for afterschool.
Grade Levels: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th,. 8th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms.Allen (Armstrong Counselor) and Ms. Toussaint (Armstrong Teacher Assistant)
Book Club
Students will read books throughout the school year and come together virtually to demonstrate their abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read.
Grade Levels: 5th, 6th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Brandon McCoy, Southeast Academy teacher
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Grade Levels: 7th, 8th
Day(s): Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Devon Black, Chamberlain teacher
Virtual Job Shadow, Jr.
Virtual Job Shadow, Jr. will motivate your child to become dedicated learners by cultivating their self-confidence at an early age. VJS Jr. will engage students in the process of exploring careers with interactive lessons online.
Grade Levels: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Diamond Miales, Armstrong Office Assistant
Virtual Job Shadow
Virtual Job Shadow will help motivate students to take control of their futures by planning for a career today. This club provides engaging job shadowing and career advice videos that take career exploration to a whole new level by connecting academics to the real world.
Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, 8th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. LaToya Walker, Armstrong teacher
Esports
Middle School Esports League’s Fall Major is a nationwide eight-week gaming tournament where students can play and compete with friends and classmates in 6 top video games, with the champion schools of each game winning free game consoles! Games include Rocket League, Mario Kart, Just Dance, Super Smash Brothers, and Minecraft Survival Games.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must have the game console and game at home in order to participate in the Esports League.
Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, 8th
Day(s): Will vary depending on schedule
Club Sponsor: Mr. Andre Siles, Armstrong Security Officer
Poetry Club
Poetry club is where students will write and share their original poetry! It will be a safe haven to express themselves and get feedback on their work. Never written a poem before? That’s okay! We want anyone who is willing to put in the work, as well as put themselves and their feelings out there!
Grade Levels: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Day(s): Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Ebony Edwards, Woodridge teacher
