Zimmerman Area Winter Community Booklet

ZIMMERMAN Winter | Spring 2020 community Quality educational, enrichment and recreation classes for preschool children, youth & adults in the Zimmerman community. www.728communityed.com 2

tatabbleleooff cconteennttss early childhood Featured Event: pages 2-4 CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR ► GRADES 9-12 Early Childhood Family Education • Have you ever wondered what the future holds for you? This Career Discovery Learning Preschool • Exploration Fair can help you discover career options and point you in Little Learners • Parenting the right direction! Gather information and talk with professionals in a variety of fields including education, science and engineering, parks and recreation, public services, health care, large and small businesses, youth, pre K-12 military, technology, law enforcement, marketing and communication, finance, accounting, law, transportation and more. You can also get pages 5-10 information about job shadowing opportunities. Admission is free, but please RSVP at www.isd728.org/Career-Fair-2020. Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics • Monday Feb 24 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm | $0 Academics • Crescendo • High School • Handke Center Gym Door 5 Aquatics • Little Learners • Special Interest adult pages 11-13 Fitness • General Interest • Finance • Technology • Adult Basic Education • GED • English as a Second Language registration NOW LOOKING FOR CAREER VENDORS! page 14 If you are interested in sharing your career path, contact us at 763.241.3520 or [email protected]. View the Winter/Spring our mission brochure online at To build community through citizen www.728communityed.com involvement and lifelong learning while or pick one up at your educating, inspiring and empowering local school or business. ALL of our learners across ISD 728. 21 FWainll t2e0r|1S5pr•inRge2g0is2t0er •onRleingeisatet rwownwlin.7e28act owmwmw.u7n2i8tyceodm.cmoumnity•ed7.6c3o-2m41-•3572603-241-3520

early childhood DROP-IN PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT ENTRY OR PARENTING TEENS Looking for something fun and interactive to do with your child? Drop in at »» This program provides pregnant or parenting teens with ECFE and play in one of the ECFE rooms, gym or playground (when available). information about pregnancy, birth, parenting and community First-come, first-served; space is limited to 25 total (adults and children). Family resources. childcare providers must meet child-to-adult ratios for the children they bring. »» It is open to ISD 728 students and area residents who may not be in school. »» For information or to register, contact ECFE at 763-241-3524, your school counselor, school nurse or Ivan Sand Community High School. »» Home visits are also available. »» This program is co-sponsored by ISD 728, Ivan Sand Community High School and ECFE; special events funding provided by Three Rivers Community Foundation. »» Classes are held at the Handke Center and are on-going during the school year. »» Classes are free. Pay at the door: $2.50/child without pass; $10/5-day pass Pass accepted at all drop-in play locations. Tuesdays Jan 7-Mar 3 | 9 sessions | 9:30-11:00am Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS Valentine’ »» This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at Saturday, Feb 8 the ECFE center. 11:00am-2:00pm Handke Center EVFERNETE! »» Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child development, parenting and community resources. »» Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. »» There is no fee for home visits. BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR Food l Games l Prizes l Book Fair SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME RSVP www.isd728.org/ECFE-Valentines-Carnival-2020 »» BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement because of negative behaviors. »» BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build positive behavior skills. »» BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. »» For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. »» BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a part of Wright County Family Service. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 2

early childhood DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL ► AGES 3-5 Choosing the right preschool program is essential for giving your child the tools needed to be successful in school and in life. Discovery Learning Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, is a highly recognized and sought-after program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware, an independent nonprofit organization of Minnesota business and community leaders focused on improving school readiness. A 4-star rating is an indicator a program is using the best practices to prepare children for Kindergarten. ► DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL: »» Is staffed by professionally-trained, caring teachers. »» Offers customized preschool experiences for your child in a safe and fun environment. »» Is part of the school district and has access to the district’s resources. »» Is conveniently offered in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime programming. »» Offers a transportation option to/from school. If your home address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district busing. Transportation requests are processed by the Early Childhood office. For additional information, contact the Discovery Learning Preschool office at 763-241-3524. »» Offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available at all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. See page 4 for more information about EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. ► COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM AND UNPARALLELED RESULTS Discovery Learning Preschool has revolutionized its curriculum and embedded core fundamentals in all of the classrooms. Overall opportunities for learning are provided through individual and group times. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology, and process skills are part of the program curriculum, all while having FUN! ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is seeing unprecedented results with their customized classroom experiences. Four-year-old students are tested and compared to peers across the state. The results speak for themselves; our preschool program is successful and prepares your child for a successful K-12 experience and provides the tools needed to become a fluent reader by grade three. ► PARENT EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT Core to our program is parent education. A professional and highly trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. The Parent Ed component focuses not only on the child’s experience in preschool, but the family as a whole. ► REGISTER FOR THE 2019-2020 (CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR) DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL CLASSES If you are interested in applying for Discovery Learning Preschool 2019-2020, please contact the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. A $49 non- refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (or will be waived if requesting fee assistance). You will need to provide family and child information, emergency contact information, medical info (allergies, asthma, etc.) and Early Childhood Screening information when registering. If applying for reduced or waived tuition, income information and verification is required; income guidelines are provided when registering online. If you need more information, or would like to visit one of our classrooms to meet a Parent Educator or preschool staff member, contact the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 2020 2021 The 2020-2021 (next school year) Discovery Learning Preschool brochure will be mailed to ISD 728 residents with children age 3-4 in mid-January 2020. www.728communityed.com 3 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING Early Childhood Screening is an opportunity for children and their parents to participate in a free health and developmental screening after their 3rd birthday. State law requires screening for all children entering public school Kindergarten, ideally at age 3. WHO NEEDS TO BE SCREENED? EDVENTURE CLUB CHILDCARE - DISCOVERY LEARNING SCHOOL YEAR All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old and are not currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate in this free screening With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, program before entering Kindergarten, or have an equivalent screening EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning provides a quality program that from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special complements the Discovery Learning Preschool curriculum and extends Education Services programs may not have to participate in Early your child’s preschool experience. Childcare is available at most Discovery Childhood Screening. Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. REASONS TO SCREEN AT AGE 3 For the 2019-20 school year, your child must be age 3 by September 1, 2019 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool »» Screening assists your child to be ready for Kindergarten. Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work »» Health and developmental problems/concerns can be identified best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Sliding fee scale earlier and help provided sooner; families may be referred to does not apply to this EdVenture Club program. community health and educational services including School Readiness Preschool and ECFE. Your child is escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery »» Screening is free, easy and good for your child. Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a lunch if they are attending WHAT HAPPENS DURING SCREENING AND WHAT during lunch or the full day. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club- DOES IT INCLUDE? Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club. The parent attends the entire screening process with their child. The screening appointment includes a speech and developmental If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery progress review by a screening specialist and a review of your child's Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club vision, hearing, height, weight and immunization history with a health office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2019-2020 is open at professional. The parent/s will participate in a family factors interview www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. to review the screening process and talk about any concerns they may have, and finish with a summary interview. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB RATES Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2019-2020 IS SCREENING REQUIRED? 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $10 Minnesota state law requires that your child must be screened for enrollment in a public school. Children are not permitted to enter 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $22 public school without having Early Childhood Screening and up-to- date immunizations. If you are planning to send your child to private 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $28 or home school, the screening is not required by law; however, we still encourage you to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing. SCHEDULE A SCREENING APPOINTMENT TODAY! Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule, or call 763-241-3525. 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $28 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 4

youth EDVENTURE CLUB ► GRADES K-5 EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS CONVENIENT FUN MORE THAN CHILDCARE Fun enrichment activities and outings are offered on days that school is not in session for grades K-5. Students are divided by grade levels for AFFORDABLE the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag SAFE EdVenture Club is a unique program that lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. These activities, held 9:00am-3:00pm, are planned in a day camp format; combines fun enrichment activities with extended the sites are open 6:00am-6:00pm. Please note: In the event of low or high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites opened. hours for your convenience! EdVenture Club MONDAY JAN 20 | DREAMS AND MLK provides a quality extended day experience We’ll take this day to remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s dreams and that complements the school day and includes create a few of our own through crafts and conversations. enrichment activities for reading and math, MONDAY JAN 27 | MERFOLK physical education, science, art and more for Deep in the ocean lies a mythical creature, or is it creatures? Explore the mysterious creatures of the ocean, and create a few Merfolk to take home. grades K-5. MONDAY FEB 17 | TEAM BUILDING GAMES Morning Program: Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday Learn skills through fun and silly games to help you work and play with through Friday. A variety of games, cards, gym time, playground, and other students and adults. other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to 3 times per week. Snack and juice are provided daily. FRIDAY MAR 20 | MARCH WEATHER Afternoon Program: March weather is full of changes, some good and some not-so-good. Students can attend after school until 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Each Learn why March is a special weather month in the United States. day includes enrichment activities as well as a snack and juice. See schedule at your site for weekly activities. THURSDAY MAR 26 | PAPER TAKES FLIGHT REGISTRATION How many years have people been creating paper airplanes? Learn some history about paper airplanes, then be ready to fold and fly a few of your own. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. FRIDAY MAR 27 | SATURN ZIMMERMAN AREA SCHOOLS What’s with all those rings? And how many moons does Saturn have, anyway? We will try to answer these questions and more about the 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm sixth planet from the sun. 1 day/week $14 1 day/week $18 THURSDAY APR 9 | GROWING 2 days/week $21 2 days/week $30 How many things can you think of that grow? Some take a longer time to grow than others; does a vegetable grow at the same rate as a 3 days/week $27 3 days/week $36 flower? Let’s take a look at the things that are growing around us. 4 days/week $34 4 days/week $42 MONDAY APR 13 | TAKE A BATH 5 days/week $38 5 days/week $48 Do all animals use water to take a bath? What are some different ways animals bathe? Let’s find out! Plus, we’ll discover some other unique Sibling Discount habits animals have! Additional students in a family profile will receive a 10% discount. REGISTRATION LOCATIONS Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online for Non-School Days EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Childcare at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Zimmerman Elementary (also serves Westwood students in the p.m.) Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $40/first child; $34 additional child(ren) in family Westwood Elementary (a.m. only) EDVENTURE CLUB-NON SCHOOL DAYS Zimmerman Elementary (also serves Westwood students) 5 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! X MARKS THE SPOT STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 Walk the plank to this PIRATE-themed storytime! Ms. Robin will captain our ship as we hunt for doubloons, swab the deck, wear eye patches, and create a Pirate Hook craft. Discover what happened to the Bubble Bath Pirates! Find the true buried treasure -- a love for reading -- through action-packed stories, songs, flannelgraphs, scarves, rhythm sticks, and rollicking pirate activities! Friday Apr 10 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEEXMSP02P20 NEW! IT'S A SUPERHERO STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 PRAIRIE FIRE THEATRE: PINOCCHIO ► AGE 7-16 It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superhero Storytime! Put on your costumes and join Ms. Robin as we read about fun battles, silly villains, and From the Enchanted Forest of the Blue Fairy to the Isle of Fun, follow how together we can SAVE THE DAY! Through rhymes, finger plays, Pinocchio's adventures as he learns what it means to be a real boy. flannelgraphs, scarves, and shakers we'll fly up, up and away and create a sparkly mask to take home. Mon-Sat Apr 13-18 | 4:30-8:45pm | $79 Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | #YATPNCO01P20 Friday Mar 27 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEESHOS03W20 Rehearsals: Monday Apr 13 | 4:30-6:30pm* NEW! DINOROARS STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 Tue-Thu Apr 14-16 | 4:30-8:45pm *Parents should plan to stay until 5pm for program information. Dinosaurs are taking over this storytime! What do they eat? Can they *Some cast members will stay until 8:30pm for rehearsal. learn to be kind? How can we grow a dinosaur? Join Ms. Robin for this prehistoric STOMP where we'll find answers and more in amazing Performances*: books, stories, fingerplays and songs! It'll be a ROARing good time and Friday Apr 17 | 7:30pm your student will leave with a dinosaur (craft) of their own! Saturday Apr 18 | 11:00am *A third show may be added depending on the number of participants. Friday Apr 17 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEEDRST03P20 EXPERIENCE THIS! NEW! SHHH…IT'S A SLEEPY STORYTIME! ► AGE BIRTH TO 12 YEARS W/PARENT Wear your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and join us for an action- packed family storytime that's all about bedtime! Ms. Robin will share exciting stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelgraphs, scarves and shakers, and you'll even make a take-home craft. This family storytime together will help you build the foundation for a child who loves to read! Thursday Mar 19 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $6 One Child/$12 Family Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEESHST01W20 PLEASE NOTE: AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS The decision on whether a class will run is ISD 728 Community Education is proud to offer the American Red made 3-5 days before the class start date. Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, which combines Register Early to insure we don’t cancel the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety - ideal for anyone who a class you are hoping to take. wants to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age, level, or skill. View available lessons online at www.728communityed.com. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 6

youth CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS NEW! WINTER WONDERLAND ► GRADES K-5 The Crescendo Music Program provides individual music lessons to Unleash your inner artist! Paint, draw, and sculpt your way through students from Kindergarten through adulthood. Successfully running winter. Have fun learning to draw ice skating penguins and sculpting for over 20 years, we take the hassle and stress out of the student an adorable snowman. Discover new painting techniques while using experience by providing all of the necessary tools for high quality watercolors! Bring home a new project each week! lessons at a reasonable price. We offer a well-rounded program for musicians at any level. Our school-year program consists of Fridays Feb 7-28 | 4 sessions | 3:45-5:00pm | $65 approximately 30 half-hour private lessons meeting weekly from Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 6C | Knight | #YAPWNDR09W20 mid-September through mid-May. Music is purchased for students as lessons progress. Performance opportunities and an end of the NEW! EXPLORE THE DESERT THROUGH ART year recital are offered to showcase student achievement. Lessons ► GRADES K-5 are held in district facilities staffed with trained, background-checked professionals. Private Lessons: $711 per school year payable in Paint, draw and sculpt your way through the beauty of the desert while monthly installments of $79. Instruments tentatively available: guitar, exploring different art techniques. Draw a succulent garden, paint a percussion, piano, strings, voice, and ukulele. For additional program desert sunset, sculpt a camel at an oasis, and create a personalized information and to complete an interest form visit https://www.isd728. succulent sign. Take home a new project each week. No experience org/Crescendo_Music. necessary. Mon-Thu Sep 12-May 21* | $711 or $79/month Fridays Apr 24-May 15 | 4 sessions | 3:45-5:00pm | $65 Handke Center Music Room Door 5 Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 6C | Knight | #YAPDSRT09P20 *Not meeting dates will be shared at registration NEW! CANVAS FUN: CATS IN LOVE ► GRADES K-5 NEW! COZY FLEECE BLANKET ► GRADES 1-5 Love is in the air! And you'll love this project! Paint a sweet silhouette of Everyone loves tied fleece blankets because they are soft, warm and two cats with acrylic paint on a 9x12\" stretched canvas. cozy! Why not spend an afternoon creating your own? Discover how to make an easy no-sew tied blanket! The blanket will be double sided and Thursday Jan 23 | 1 session | 3:45-4:45pm | $25 1.5 yards long. Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 6C | KidzArt Staff | #YAPCATS03W20 Thursday Jan 30 | 1 session | 3:30-4:45pm | $25 NEW! JUNIOR ROBOTICS - ROAR! ► GRADES 1-5 Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 1 | #YAFCFLB05W20 Discover the fascinating world of robotics using LEGO® bricks! Create ATTENTION! a walking giant, ferocious lion, terrible pterodactyl, and other interesting creatures! Use drag-and-drop icon-based software to program If attending an after school class, please your creations to walk, roar, flap their wings and more! LEGO® is a send permission to school informing staff trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site or program. that your student will be staying after. Students will check in with EdVenture Club Fridays Feb 7-28 | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $69 after school and should be picked up from Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 6C | Youth Enrichment League EdVenture Club promptly after the class ends. #YTSROAR04W20 7 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! JUNIOR ROBOTICS - MAKE IT MOVE! BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ ► GRADES 1-5 Are you new to babysitting or looking for ways to polish your skills? Make it MOVE! Use LEGO® bricks to construct a soccer goalie, boat, Gain the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop airplane and other cool things that are meant to move! Discover how safe, fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing using basic STEM engineering concepts and drag-and-drop icon-based accidents, learning to care for children of various ages and taking software will cause your awesome creations to block shots, weather a care of yourself. Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to fierce storm, spin their propellers and more! LEGO® is a trademark of participate in the last 15 minutes of this class. the LEGO® group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Saturday Mar 21 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Zimmerman Elem Lounge Door 1 | #YHBBBST01P20 Fridays Apr 3-May 1* | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $69 Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 6C | Youth Enrichment League HOME ALONE ► AGE 8+ #YTSMIMO03P20 *Not meeting Apr 10 Is your child ready to be left home alone? It's a parent's responsibility to make sure children are prepared for emergency situations such as severe INTRO TO CODING WITH SUPER HEROES weather, injuries, strangers at the door, etc. This class will spend time ► GRADES 1-3 asking \"what if\" questions, coming up with ideas for activities to avoid boredom and discussing things all home-alone children should be aware of. Create your own platform video games! Choose your own storyline starring your favorite superheroes, add challenges and difficulty, then Saturday May 2 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $29 share by email or post on the web to challenge your family and friends. Westwood Elem Media Door 1 | #YHHASHA02P20 You'll practice math, logic, and programming and put your video game talents to work! The game will be in an animated Flash format, EXPERIENCE THIS! viewable in most internet browsers. Bring a jump drive, or files can be emailed to parents. Saturday Feb 15 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $55 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YTVCOSH01W20 TUTORING ► GRADES K-8 ISD 728 Community Education partners with Academic All-Star Tutoring (AAST) to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to fit individual needs. Individual lessons encourage interactive learning and student success. Help your student gain confidence and take control of their academic performance in a fun, encouraging environment with trained and highly-skilled professionals. Please complete the online Tutoring Information Form at www.isd728.org/CE-Tutoring. $349-6 Sessions SPRING FLING BASH ► GRADES 5-6 $495-9 Sessions $649-12 Sessions Join your friends for a night of games, dancing or just hanging $939-18 Sessions out! Concessions are available, so bring some spending money. Student ID required at check-in. Parents, please do not drop off GUARANTEE your child before 6:00pm, and be at the school by 8:00pm for pick- up. Drop off and pick up at Door T. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Contact Gary Pioske at [email protected]. Free admission and activities. If you are not satisfied with your and concession item for your student when you volunteer! Pre- experience, please contact the Community Education registration required; registration deadline is Monday, Mar 30. office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Friday, Apr 3 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $5 Family Education office at 763.241.3524. Salk MS Commons Door T | #YVPFLNG01P20 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 8

youth JETS SPRING CHEER CLINIC ► ENTERING GRADES 2-12 What's it like to be on a competition cheer team? Give it a try! Learn tumbling, motions, stunts and more at the Jets Spring Cheer Clinic. Tuesday Mar 24 | 1 session | 5:00-8:00pm | $25 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | #YMCCHER01P20 JETS CHEER TRYOUT CLINIC ► GRADES 2-11 Don't miss the chance to try out for the Jets Competition Cheer Team! Mon-Fri Apr 13-17* | 4 sessions | 5:00-7:00pm | $59 CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR ► GRADES 9-12 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | #YMCJETS01P20 *Not meeting Apr 15 Have you ever wondered what the future holds for you? This Career Exploration Fair can help you discover career options and point you in OPEN GYM the right direction! Gather information and talk with professionals in a variety of fields including education, science and engineering, parks and Open gym is a supervised recreation time for individuals to work on their recreation, public services, health care, large and small businesses, skills in various sports, get a great workout and socialize with others who military, technology, law enforcement, marketing and communication, share an interest in athletics. Changes may be made to the schedule, finance, accounting, law, transportation and more. You can also get so always check before dropping a child off at the school. Youth under information about job shadowing opportunities. Admission is free, but 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. Open Gym is offered in please RSVP at www.isd728.org/Career-Fair-2020. partnership with the City of Zimmerman. Monday Feb 24 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm | $0 Pay at the door: Handke Center Gym Door 5 Adult: $5/day, $40/10-day pass or $75/20-day pass Student: $4/day, $30/10-day pass or $55/20-day pass NOW LOOKING FOR CAREER VENDORS! Family: $12/day, $79/10-day pass or $150/20-day pass If you are interested in sharing your career path, contact us at all ages** 763.241.3520 or [email protected]. Sundays Sep 29-May 10* | 4:00-6:00pm Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 EXPERIENCE THIS! *Not meeting Apr 12 **Note: Youth under 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. ZIMMERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS ► GRADES 7 & 8 ages 11-15 and families w/children of all ages Wednesdays Oct 2-May 13 | 7:00-8:30pm Register online at: Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 http://www.isd728.org/ZMS-MSSports-Registration grades 9-12 and adult Wednesdays Oct 2-May 13 | 8:30-10:00pm Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS »» Track & Field - Boys & Girls »» Softball Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible Please note: A sports physical is required for participation.  weather related cancellations and other program Physical dates can be checked on Parent Portal under the updates. Health Tab and are valid for three years. 9 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth DRIVER'S EDUCATION ► AGE 15+ Are you ready to earn your driver’s permit and learn to drive? Start by completing the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the State of Minnesota in our interactive, engaging classroom. Once you have your permit, schedule Behind the Wheel training from our State-licensed and certified instructors. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of classroom instruction. WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH ZAP THE ACT ► GRADES 10-12 COMMUNITY EDUCATION? ACT test scores are widely used in college admissions and scholarship »» Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of decisions. In this workshop, students will learn strategies for improving experience and training. They know the most effective ways to teach in all four sub-tests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. actual testing experience and get suggestions for individualized study. Seminars are designed to help students do their personal best on the »» Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. ACT. A study guide and practice test workouts are included. Students »» Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law should bring a calculator and two pencils. requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they Wed/Thu Mar 11 & 12 | 2 sessions | 3:00-5:30pm | $94 can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Zimmerman HS Rm 119 Door 1 | Doorway To College | #YTCZACT02W20 Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) »» Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT locations throughout the year. INFORMATION NIGHT Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction and Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class, are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a supervised driving or has recently received their permit? Join us for a 2-hour parent course log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends as lessons to help YOU be the best driving mentor you can be. Class is a parent class, the required number of supervised driving hours decreases free, but please register. to 40, 15 of which are nighttime hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with your student, for important information regarding Wednesday Apr 1 | 1 session | 4:30-6:00pm | $0 the Driving Log, the parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. Zimmerman HS Media Door 1 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN01P20 Complete Training Package: $339 Payment plan available: $139 due at registration, $200 by last class Classroom instruction only: $100 Behind-the-Wheel training only: $280 (Call 763-241-3520 to register) Mon-Fri Jan 30-Feb 12* | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm Zimmerman HS Rm 119 Door 1 | O'Connell | #YHDDRIV02W20 *Please note: This class starts on a Thursday Mon-Fri Mar 23-Apr 8* | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm Zimmerman HS Rm 119 Door 1 | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV05W20 *Not meeting Mar 25-27 View the Winter/Spring ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL RECREATION brochure online OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION? at www.728communityed.com City of Zimmerman or pick one up at your 763.856.4666 local school or business. www.zimmerman.govoffice.com 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 10

adult INDOOR WALKING Here's your opportunity to get moving on a healthy activity! This is an individualized program where you set the pace. Participants are welcome at any time during walking hours. We provide a safe, supervised route. Register for your preferred location, but walk at other sites! Mon/Tue/Thu Jan 6-Apr 7* | 5:00-8:00pm | $69 Zimmerman HS Hallways Door 1 | #AFWWALK03W20 *Not meeting Feb 25, Mar 5 OPEN GYM NEW! SCARY THINGS KEEPING PARENTS UP AT NIGHT: FIGURING OUT HOW TO PAY FOR Open gym is a supervised recreation time for individuals to work on their COLLEGE AND HOW TO DISCUSS IT WITH THEIR skills in various sports, get a great workout and socialize with others who CHILD share an interest in athletics. Changes may be made to the schedule, so always check before dropping a child off at the school. Youth under It is shocking how few parents have talked about how they are going 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. Open Gym is offered in to pay for college! Learn from a national expert how to help your family partnership with the City of Zimmerman. develop a philosophy for paying for college, have \"the money talk\" with your student, and walk away with useable tips for both. This class is Pay at the door: great for families with students in grades 9-11. Adult: $5/day, $40/10-day pass or $75/20-day pass Student: $4/day, $30/10-day pass or $55/20-day pass Wednesday Mar 4 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm Family: $12/day, $79/10-day pass or $150/20-day pass $19 Individual/$29 Family of 2-3 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #ANCPAYC01W20 all ages** Sundays Sep 29-May 10* | 4:00-6:00pm ONLINE! BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATE Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 *Not meeting Apr 12 Whether you run your own business, run the family finances, or **Note: Youth under 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. want to add to your job skills, this online certificate course will help you understand the bookkeeping process and how to keep accurate grades 9-12 and adult accounts. You'll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, post entries, Wednesdays Oct 2-May 13 | 8:30-10:00pm balance the general ledger, and prepare financial statements. Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Understanding Debits and Credits, General ISD 728 DRIVER EDUCATION INFO NIGHT Ledger and Month-End Procedures, and Closing Procedures and FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS Financial Statements. Do you have a teenager who is ready to drive? Getting a driver's license Feb 3-May 1 | Average hours 48 | $495 has changed in the last few years! Our trained and state-licensed Online | deFonteny | #ATOBOOK01W20 instructor will explain the process of taking a Driver's Education Course through ISD 728 Community Education. Find out how to register for GUARANTEE Classroom Instruction and Behind the Wheel. Learn about parent involvement, the permit and licensing process, and more. We will also share other resources that will help you in this journey. This class is for parents of potential students and the potential student. Class is free, but please pre-register. Monday Mar 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Zimmerman HS Media Door 1 | O'Connell | #AHIINFO03W20 and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 11 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult ONLINE! CLOSING PROCEDURES AND ONLINE CLASSES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ISD 728 Community Education offers a wide variety of online Financial statements can help you measure performance, make classes and certificates. Start your online training and add a improvements and set goals for your business, organization or home new skill set to your resume today! Registering for a certificate finances. Learn how to create a worksheet used to adjust account program will automatically enroll you in the required courses balances and prepare statements, then close your books and get ready and save you money. Classes included in certificate programs for the next accounting period. can also be taken individually. Apr 6-May 1 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | deFonteny | #ATOCLOS01P20 ONLINE! GENERAL LEDGER AND MONTH END Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way PROCEDURES to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. It’s easy. General ledgers are all about balance. In this online course, you'll It’s fun. You can participate any time of day or evening. The learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger account, online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The balance the ledger at the end of the month, find errors, make correcting content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are and adjusting entries, and perform monthly bank reconciliations. accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. Mar 2-27 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | deFonteny | #ATOLEDG01P20 After you register, login information will be sent to your email three days prior to the start of class. You will have a password Jun 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 and use your email address and password to gain access. Online | deFonteny | #ATOLEDG01S20 These pages highlight just a few of our online courses. Visit our ONLINE! UNDERSTANDING DEBITS AND CREDITS online class website at http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog- complete.cfm/Elkriver to view all online courses offered. Every financial transaction falls into one or more of five bookkeeping categories. Learn how to create a chart of accounts to meet your NEW! CAREER PERFORMANCE SERIES needs, as well as double-entry bookkeeping and the process of recording debits and credits. This online course will show you how We spend more time at our jobs than we do at home -- shouldn't it be as to identify, analyze and record transactions under the cash basis enjoyable as possible? This three-part introductory series explores the accounting method. basics of conflict management, communication techniques, and stress management. Improve your skills, increase self-awareness, and learn Feb 3-28 | Average hours 16 | $195 how to create a healthier work environment for yourself. Online | deFonteny | #ATODECR01W20 Tuesdays Mar 10-24 | 3 sessions | 12:00-1:00pm | $75 Apr 6-May 1 | Average hours 16 | $195 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hall | #AHSCONM01W20 Online | deFonteny | #ATODECR01P20 NEW! COPING SKILLS FOR THRIVING IN A NEW! DECLUTTER YOUR DIGS STRESS-FILLED WORLD Do you look around your house wondering, \"Where did all this stuff Trying to survive in a world of stress, texting (not talking), social media, come from?\" Or \"I can't find anything in this house!\" Fret no more! Learn online shaming, peer pressure, and perfectionism can cause plenty the basic steps to declutter and organize your house into a cozy, stress- of anxiety! Discover ways of shutting off devices and taking time out free home. Discover where you can drop off all of the items that you no to relax. Learn about positive alternatives to lessen stress, worry, and longer want or need. anxiety and their causes. Tuesday Feb 18 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 Tuesday Apr 28 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Haugh | #AGBCLTR01W20 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Lovelette | #AHSCOPE01P20 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 12

adult EXPERIENCE THIS! NEW! CLASSIC TV: WE LOVE LUCY 1951-57 H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) Explore the life and career of America's favorite redhead, Lucille Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed Ball! Hear how Lucy became Hollywood's Queen of the B Movies, specifically for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and how she met Desi Arnaz, and how they created \"I Love Lucy.\" enables participants to have social, recreational and educational North Metro TV Studio manager Eric Houston will lead you opportunities and experiences. Programs include day-trips, cooking, through Lucy's entire career with video clips and behind-the- crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, and scenes photos. making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to participate in any of these activities; however, participants Thursday Feb 20 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 are asked to bring staff or family members if personal care assistance Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Houston | #AGHLUVL01W20 is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or join our Facebook page (www. facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get on our mailing list or to NEW! CLASSIC TV: STAR TREK 1966-69 share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. Let's go behind the scenes of the final frontier as Eric Houston, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION North Metro TV Studio manager, shares fascinating facts about Star Trek as well as rare video clips, footage from the un-aired Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic Star Trek pilot, and a scene from the rarely-seen animated series. skills review in math, writing and reading, college preparation, job Discover how Lucille Ball is part of Star Trek history and even preparation, basic computer skills, GED and adult high school diploma. enjoy the musical stylings of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy! For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Thursday Mar 19 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Houston | #AGHTREK01W20 Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, NEW! CLASSIC TV: BATMAN 1966-68 listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Biff! Bam! Pow! Follow your favorite caped crusaders, Batman and Robin, in this look back at the campy classic television View the Winter/Spring series starring Adam West and Burt Ward! North Metro TV Studio brochure online manager Eric Houston shares rare photos, videos, trivia and more! Tune in for this class - same Bat-time, same Bat-classroom. at www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your Thursday Apr 23 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 local school or business. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Houston #AGHBATM01P20 Register for all three \"Classic TV\" courses (Lucy, Star Trek and Batman) and receive a $10 discount! Use Promo Code CLASSIC10 at checkout. 13 Winter|Spring 2020 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

registration ONLINE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD 728 FACILITY SCHEDULING www.728communityed.com Community Education Office Hours: q 763-241-3400 X5539 E [email protected] Secure registration 24 hrs/day using 8:00am-4:30pm, Summer Hours Visa, MasterCard, Discover or AmEx. 8:30am-5:00pm, Labor Day-Memorial Day EDVENTURE CLUB q 763-241-3520 E [email protected] q 763-241-3544 In Person, Mail, or Drop Box E [email protected] Handke Center ECFE & DISCOVERY LEARNING ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 1170 Main St., Elk River 55330 ECFE Office Hours: q 763-241-3400 x5525 E [email protected] There is a 24-hour drop box by Door 5. 8:00am-4:30pm, Summer Hours 8:30am-5:00pm, Labor Day-Memorial Day WEATHER CANCELLATIONS PHONE: FAX: q 763-241-3524 E [email protected] Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT 763.241.3520 763.241.3521 or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations LIVE CHAT EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING and other program updates. www.728communityed.com During office hours q 763-241-3525 E [email protected] Full Name________________________________________________________ DETAILS »» Some activities, supplies Email Address_____________________________________________________ or tickets are not refundable. (H) Phone______________________ (C) Phone_________________________ »» Make checks payable to: Home Address____________________________________________________ ISD 728 Community Education »» Adults are given priority for adult City__________________________________________ Zip________________ classes; ages 15-17 may register »» Participants must be the correct if space permits. If participant is a child: age and/or grade by the last day Birthdate_­ ___________________________ Age____________ Grade_______ of class. »» We take photographs and Parent Names_____________________________________________________ videos to use in our marketing Emergency phone # & contact _______________________________________ »» Cancellations must be made materials. Notify us in writing if Health concerns: __________________________________________________ at least 3 business days prior you do not wish to have photos to activities. Refunds or credits or videos in our publications. Class Information cannot be given for forgotten Class Title___________________________________Class #_______________ classes. Class Date/Time____________________________________ Fee ___________ GUARANTEE Payment o Check o Cash o MasterCard/VISA/Discover/AmEx We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. Card #__________ -___________- ___________- ___________ Exp_________ If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact Signature ________________________________________________________ the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the Early Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter|Spring 2020 14