Zimmerman Spring-Summer 2019 Community Booklet

ZIMMERMAN Spring-Summer 2019 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 Class: pages 2-4 GRASP ► GRADES K-8 Early Childhood Family Education The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/ Discovery Learning Preschool math skills sharp during the summer months. Students submit Little Learners • Parenting lessons weekly to qualify for end-of-summer rewards. Workbooks, answer sheets and envelopes will either be mailed to students or distributed at their school at the end of the current school year. youth, pre K-12 Please order your student's 2018-2019 grade; you may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate or recommended by your pages 5-12 student's teacher. Returns or exchanges are limited. Deadline for registration is Apr 22. Online option available for grades 4-8. Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics Aca- Fees: demics • Crescendo • High School $39 Math Only Aquatics • Little Learners • Special Interest $39 Reading Only $69 Math & Reading adult Grades K-3 | #YTGGRSP01P19 Grades 4-8 | #YTGGRS401P19 pages 13 Fitness • General Interest • Finance • Technology • Adult Basic Education GED • English as a Second Language registration page 14 View the spring/summer 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 SFaplrlin2g012501•9 R•egRiestgeirstoenr loinnelinaet wawt ww.7w28.7c2o8mcommumniutyneidty.ecdo.mcom• 7•637-26431-2-34512-30520

early childhood łłBIRTH TO THREE ► AGE BIRTH-36 MONTHS BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME Enjoy time with your child and be creative, engage in active play and share in circle time activities. Parenting time will be in the child's »» BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers classroom in a non-separating atmosphere. This class is free for who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement children under 12 months (select waived fee when registering. because of negative behaviors. Mondays Apr 15-May 20 | 7 sessions | 10:45am-12:00pm | $49 »» BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 1 | #EEBIRTH03P19 positive behavior skills. łłTODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS »» BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical »» For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss »» BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. part of Wright County Family Service. Mondays Apr 15-May 20 | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $49 \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 1 | #EETODDL08P19 »» This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at łłDROP-IN PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN the ECFE center. ENTRY »» Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, Looking for something fun and interactive to do with your child? Drop in as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child at ECFE and play in one of the ECFE rooms, gym or playground (when development, parenting and community resources. available). First-come, first-served; space is limited to 25 total (adults and children). Family childcare providers must meet child-to-adult ratios »» Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. for the children they bring. »» There is no fee for home visits. Pay at the door: YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT $2.50/child without pass OR PARENTING TEENS $10/child 5-day pass* *Pass accepted at all drop-in play locations »» This program provides pregnant or parenting teens with information about pregnancy, birth, parenting and community Tuesdays Apr 9-May 21 | 9:30-11:00am resources. Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 1 »» 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. Separating classes are classes where the parents move to a different room for parent discussion and children remain in their classroom for activities. Non-separating classes are classes where the parent discussion is in the room with the children. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 2

early childhood DISCOVER A PLACE WHERE 3S AND 4S PLUS CLASSES CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE, LEARN, LAUGH & GROW! We are excited to offer an additional option for your child! Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their age group. In the 4s Plus »» Classes begin mid-September and end class, classroom staff will focus on kindergarten readiness and provide early June. differentiated instruction for each child. *Please note: Children enrolling in »» A $49 non-refundable deposit must be 3s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2015 and 4s Plus must paid at registration. have been born before December 1, 2014. Contact the ECFE office for more »» In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents information on Plus class locations. are required to attend these days. »» In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late DISCOVERY LEARNING FIND MORE INFORMATION August and three parent education sessions throughout the year. PRESCHOOL 22001290 ONLINE! »» Parent time provides time for parents to talk and learn with other parents and the Parent Educator. For more details about Discovery Learning »» Optional busing is available. Preschool visit: »» Students must be the correct age as of September 1, 2019. www.isd728.org/DiscoveryLearningPreschool. »» Class times may vary slightly from the published schedule. You will be notified of any changes. www.728communityed.com ZIMMERMAN 3s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day EPZDLP301F19 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:45-11:15am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm ZIMMERMAN 4s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement 8:45-11:15am Dates TBD 3 EPZDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5 Dates TBD 8:45-11:15am Dates TBD EPZDLP402F19 Mon-Thurs 4 12:45-3:15pm EPZDLP403F19 Tue-Fri 4 DISCOVERY LEARNING TUITION AND FEES Schedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Transportation Transportation $228/month 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $176/month $1584 $2052 $49 $122/month $159/month 2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $1098 $1431 1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day 4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $240/month $309/month $2160 $2781 5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $298/month $384/month $2682 $3456 This symbol 3 designates full class; waitlist is available. 3 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE FOR DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL EDVENTURE CLUB If your home or day care address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, PROGRAM PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for the children of program by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district transportation. participants. This program is supervised by EdVenture Club staff Transportation registration forms will be emailed to you during the spring specifically trained in Early Childhood best practices. Please note of 2019. All transportation registrations are processed by the Early the following important registration changes this year: Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Transportation. ►Program Participant Care is pre-pay only; you must pay when »» Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool students requires scheduling care. hand to hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle ►The registration deadline is 5pm the Monday prior to the week (bus or van) will stop at the end of the driveway at designated pick- up time and location. You or another adult must escort your student care is needed. to the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet busses ►Program Participant Care will be offered in blocks of time. These at school and bring students into the building. times will closely match all ECFE and Preschool class times. Sign »» After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the classroom up for the time block that covers your class time even if there is staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at additional time included before/after your class time. designated drop-off time and location. ►Fees are based on block times: »» Blocks of time that are 2 hours or less = $3 per block »» Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be available at »» Block of time more than 2 hours = $5 per block the Discovery Learning Preschool Open House in September. HOW DO I REGISTER? Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. Complete a registration calendar—calendars can be completed up Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not available. to 2 months in advance. Deadline for registering is 5pm the Monday before the week care is needed. Registration is not available online, EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING however you can find Participant Care registration calendars at the SCHOOL YEAR following locations: ►ECFE office at Handke Center. With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, ►Hallway entry areas at each of the ECFE/Discovery Learning EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning provides a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning Preschool curriculum and extends sites (Rogers Elem, Otsego Elem, Zimmerman Elem & the your child’s preschool experience. Childcare is available at most Handke Center) Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. ►Online at www.isd728.org/EdvPPC. For the 2018-19 school year, your child must be age 3 by September 1, Mail, drop-off, fax or email your completed calendar & payment to 2018 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool the EdVenture Club office at the Handke Center. Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to Care is available for classes that have the Program Participant attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Sliding fee scale Childcare program icon next to the title or class. does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Your child is escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery 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 during lunch or the full day. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club- Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. If you have additional questions or to get fee information about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2019-2020 school year will open May 2019 at www.isd728.org/ EdVentureClubParentPortal. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 4

youth EDVENTURE CLUB ► GRADES K-5 CONVENIENT FUN MORE THAN CHILDCARE AFFORDABLE SAFE EdVenture Club is a unique program that combines fun enrichment activities with extended hours for your convenience! EdVenture Club provides a quality extended day experience that complements the school day and includes enrichment activities for reading and math, physical education, science, art and more for grades K-5. Morning Program: EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday through Friday. A variety of games, cards, gym time, playground, and Fun enrichment activities and outings are offered on days that school is other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to 3 not in session for grades K-5. Students are divided by grade levels for times per week. Snack and juice are provided daily. the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag Afternoon Program: lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. Students can attend after school until 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Each These activities, held 9:00am-3:00pm, are planned in a day camp format; day includes enrichment activities as well as a snack and juice. See the sites are open 6:00am-6:00pm. Please note: In the event of low or schedule at your site for weekly activities. high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites opened. REGISTRATION Monday Apr 1 | Let’s Recycle We will learn about recycling and make some fun crafts from recycled Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal items. at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Tuesday Apr 2 | Spring Up ZIMMERMAN AREA SCHOOLS Nature makes many changes in the springtime. See what’s popping or hopping on this fine spring day. 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm Wednesday Apr 3 | Playful Puppets 1 day/week $14 1 day/week $18 Make some fun and silly puppets, then use them to perform in a puppet show you write yourself. 2 days/week $21 2 days/week $30 Thursday Apr 4 | Trees 3 days/week $27 3 days/week $36 Did you know there are more than 60,000 tree species? Learn more fun and interesting facts about trees while creating crafts along the way. 4 days/week $34 4 days/week $42 Friday Apr 5 | Engineering Challenges 5 days/week $38 5 days/week $48 How much will your bridge hold? How tall will your skyscraper be before it falls? Find the answers to these questions and more when you build Sibling Discount with everyday craft items to meet these engineering challenges. 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 AND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER Zimmerman Elementary (also serves Westwood students) 5 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth A FUN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-5 WELCOME TO EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! EdVenture Club-Summer is an exciting SITE LOCATIONS and engaging summer camp program for students who have completed Kindergarten Otsego Elementary Hassan & Rogers Elementary Meadowvale, Parker & Twin Lakes Elementary Zimmerman Elementary through fifth grade by June 2019. EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly mini-camps five days a week throughout www.728communityed.com | 763.241.3544 the summer months and is conveniently located at: Zimmerman Elementary school. EdVenture Club-Summer features both full-time and part-time options. WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO AT EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? Full-time allows your child to attend our program five days a week from Each week features exciting new themes for students ranging from cooking, acting, music and more with students participating in academic 6:00am to 6:00pm. Part-time allows you to plan your child’s care around and recreation activities on a daily basis. Free time is also available each day. Classes are divided by grade level at a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio. your schedule. Youth will experience fun projects, hands-on learning, a weekly field trip and recreational activities while strengthening relationships in a structured, caring environment. WHO CAN ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? WHAT FIELD TRIPS ARE INCLUDED? Students in public or private schools, in-district or out-of-district... EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly field trips throughout the Everyone is welcome! Children must have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3, summer. All students are automatically enrolled in weekly field trips if 4, or 5 by June 2019. they are scheduled to attend on the day of the field trip. Families not wanting to participate in a field trip can register their student to attend WHY EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER AND NOT DAYCARE? another site not going on a field trip for that day. Targeted Services and Special Ed-ESY students will not attend field trips as trip times The benefits of EdVenture Club-Summer include taking advantage of conflict with class times. For a full list of field trip destinations, dates and weekly field trips to exciting places, sharing time with friends of the locations, visit our website at www.728communityed.com. All field trip same age, new learning experiences, recreation activities and use of locations will be posted late spring. school facilities. The program also qualifies as a tax deduction. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STAFF... HOW MUCH DOES EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER COST? All of our staff are ISD 728 School District employees who have gone Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time through a comprehensive background check. They are CPR and First- Aid trained and have received training on child development, social Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri skills, special-needs and more. Our staff are also selected because they 6:00am-6:00pm > 6 hours/day < 6 hours/day truly enjoy working with children and are welcoming, caring individuals Weekly Rate: $150 who encourage connections with other children as well as other staff. Daily Rate: $36 Daily Rate: $25 WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? HOW DO I REGISTER FOR EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? Please indicate on the Family Information Form or online student profile »» Request a paper registration form by calling 763-241-3544, or any special needs of your child such as health or medical concerns, email [email protected]. allergies, medications, etc., and if your child has an IEP or receives special services during school. (NOTE: As a District 728 program, our »» Register online to www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubSummer Community Education/EdVenture Club-Summer staff may share any necessary information with other District 728 staff that will assist staff in After receipt of your registration, additional materials will be mailed to you. providing the best experience for your child.) 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 6

youth NEW! WHAT'S IN THE BAG? ►AGE 3-5 NEW! THE MESSIEST ART CAMP EVER! ► AGE 5-12 Digging through a bag filled with unusual items can lead to creating a world of fun for your child. They'll discover how a rope can become a Do you love to get messy when you create? So do we! Making a mess magic belt, a slithering snake, or an animal tail! If interested, students is the best! We'll paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make will have the opportunity to participate in fun, short, improvisational papier-maché dragonflies and fling paint like artist Jackson Pollock. skits. This is a child-only class. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay These are not projects to tackle at home - leave the mess with us! and observe or drop off and pick up their child. Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. Wed/Thu Jun 12 & 13 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-9:45am | $29 Mon-Wed Jul 29-31 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $129 Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 5C | Homeward Bound Theatre Company Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Kidcreate | #YAPMSIT01S19 #YEAPRBG01S19 NEW! CELEBRATE OUR 10,000 LAKES NEW! THE BEAT GOES ON ► AGE 3-5 ► GRADES K-5 Does your child enjoy music? Introduce them to the rhythmic side of Celebrate Minnesota as you draw, paint and sculpt your way through music using rhythm instruments, hand clapping, musical games and summer in our beautiful state! Create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to take songs. This is a child-only class. Parents/Guardians are welcome to home. Wear art-friendly clothing and dress for a mess, because paint, stay and observe or drop off and pick up their child. glitter and glue are SURE to end up on YOU! Thursday May 30 | 1 session | 5:30-6:15pm | $15 Tuesdays Apr 30-May 21 | 4 sessions | 3:45-4:45pm | $55 Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 5C | Homeward Bound Theatre Company Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Knight | #YAPCLBT02P19 #YEMBEAT02P19 CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS NEW! TINKERBELL AND HER FAIRY FRIENDS ART CAMP ► AGE 3-6 The Crescendo Music Program, founded in 1991, provides individual music lessons to students of all ages -- school age through adult. Do you believe in fairies? With the help of Tinkerbell and her fairy Successfully running for over 25 years, we take the hassle and stress friends, your little one will experience the magic of art while they create out of the student experience by providing all of the necessary tools for a fairy castle, a crown, wings, a wand, a Tooth Fairy box and more in high quality lessons at a reasonable price. From recruiting instructors this whimsical, glitter-filled camp! Children need to be potty trained to to researching creative teaching methods, we deliver a pattern of attend. Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. consistency and continued growth to our students. Our instructors are highly qualified through education, training and experience. They are Mon-Wed Jul 29-31 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $119 passionate about music education and are active, lifelong learners in Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 1 | Kidcreate | #YEATINK01S19 their own profession. From cello to piano, beginner to advanced, we offer a well-rounded wealth of talent to teach musicians at any level. To foster growth, we encourage students to commit to our school year-long program; however, registration is open year-round. Music is purchased for students as lessons progress. Performance opportunities and an end-of-the-year recital are offered to showcase student achievement. Lessons are held in district facilities staffed with trained, background-checked professionals. For additional program information and to request lessons visit us online at www.isd728.org/ CrescendoMusic or call 763-241-3520. **Registration is open all year. Fee is payable in monthly payments of $79 (Sep-May). INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE: Guitar | Percussion | Piano | Strings | Voice | Ukulele Mon-Thu Sep 17-May 20* | $79/month** Handke Center Music Rm Door 5 *Not meeting Mar 14, Apr 1-4, May 15 7 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! PROP BAG ► AGE 6-8 NEW! HOMEWARD BOUND THEATRE PRESENTS DOCTOR DOOLITTLE ► GRADES 4-8 Digging through a bag filled with an unusual combination of household items can lead to creating a world of fun for your child's imagination We'll tell the story of Doctor Dolittle, a delightful animal doctor who has and a getaway to creativity and storytelling! They'll discover how a the ability to communicate with animals. This extraordinary ability leads rope can become a magic belt, a slithering snake, or an animal tail! If to the most exciting adventures! We'll take the audience on a journey interested, students will have the opportunity to participate in fun, short, to an enchanting world that results from the unique communication improvisational skits. between the many colorful \"animals\" and their wonderful friend. Please pack a meal each day. Parents should plan to stay until 4:30pm on the Wed/Thu Jun 12 & 13 | 2 sessions | 10:15-11:30am | $29 first day of rehearsals for program information. No refunds for participant Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 5C who auditions, receives a part and then withdraws from the production Homeward Bound Theatre Company | #YATPROP01S19 Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 16 | 13 sessions | $365 NEW! CLASSIC ACTS! ► GRADES 3-5 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | Homeward Bound Theatre Company #YATHBDR01S19 All the world's a stage! A professional theatre director and production *Not meeting Aug 2, 9 manager will help you get ready for being in a production -- acting, movement, props and costumes. You' ll also work on teamwork and self- Rehearsals: esteem building. Invite your family and friends for the last day as you Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 15* | 4:00-8:00pm present scenes from your \"classic act!\" Performances: Mon-Thu Jun 10-13 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $115 Friday Aug 16 | 10:00am Zimmerman M/HS Auditorium Door 3 Friday Aug 16 | 7:00pm Homeward Bound Theatre Company | #YATCLAT01S19 NEW! SUMMER DRAMA CAMP - THE MAGICAL EXPERIENCE THIS! PIED PIPER ► GRADES 3-8 There is trouble in Hamelin Town! The village is overrun with rats and even the famous Kitty Cat Patrol cannot cope with the problem. Who will take the mayor's offer of a great reward to rid Hamelin of its rodents? This play is faithful to the original legend of the Pied Piper, with the addition of new characters and songs. All students receive a part and t-shirt. Bring a lunch, water bottle, snacks and paint clothes. Tickets sold for the performance help offset the cost of this week-long experience. Purchase general admission tickets online for $5 per ticket. Limited tickets are available at the door. Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1* | 4 sessions | $175 AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS Mon-Wed Jul 29-31 | 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday Aug 1| 10:00am-7:00pm ISD 728 Community Education is proud to offer the American Red Zimmerman M/HS Auditorium Door 3 | Palashewski | #YATMGIC01S19 Cross Swimming and Water Safety program at the VandenBerge *Performance is on Thursday Aug 1 at 7:00pm. MS pool, which combines the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water ATTENTION! safety - ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age, level, or skill. View available lessons online at Please use grade completed as of June www.728communityed.com. 2019 when registering for all summer youth classes, camps and activities. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 8

youth NEW! RATCHET MECHANICS ► GRADES 1-5 Get ready to build, explore and play! You'll use LEGO® bricks to build a hammer and fishing rod, and design your own hill-climbing car. Explore the engineering concepts of pawl, ratchet and cam, and see how they play a part in each project. Modify your project, create extensions and have fun! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Westwood: Send permission to school for student to stay after and take the EdVenture Club bus to Zimmerman Elementary. Pick up student at Zimmerman Elem. GRASP ► GRADES K-8 Fridays Apr 12-May 10* | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $59 Zimmerman Elem Media Door 5C | Youth Enrichment League The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/math #YTSRATC06P19 skills sharp during the summer months. Students submit lessons weekly *Not meeting Apr 19 to qualify for end-of-summer rewards. Workbooks, answer sheets and envelopes will either be mailed to students or distributed at their school EXPERIENCE THIS! at the end of the current school year. Please order your student's 2018-2019 grade; you may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate or recommended by your student's teacher. Returns or exchanges are limited. Deadline for registration is Apr 22. Online option available for grades 4-8. Fees: $39 Math Only $39 Reading Only $69 Math & Reading Grades K-3 | #YTGGRSP01P19 SPRING FLING BASH ► GRADES 5-6 Grades 4-8 | #YTGGRS401P19 Join your friends for a night of games, dancing or just hanging TUTORING ► GRADES K-8 out! Concessions are available, so bring some spending money. ID required at check-in: 5th grade students, bring your registration ISD 728 Community Education partners with Academic All-Star Tutoring confirmation; 6th grade students, bring your student ID. Doors (AAST) to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to fit open at 6:15pm. Please pick-up students at 8:30pm. Drop off and individual needs. Individual lessons encourage interactive learning and pick up at Door T. Volunteers are needed! Contact Becky Hanson student success. Help your student gain confidence and take control at [email protected]. Free admission and concession of their academic performance in a fun, encouraging environment with item for your student when you volunteer! trained and highly-skilled professionals. Please complete the online Tutoring Information Form at www.isd728.org/CE-Tutoring. Jun 3-Aug 30 Friday, Mar 22 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $5 $349-6 Sessions Salk MS Commons Door T | #YVPFLNG01P19 $649-12 Sessions $939-18 Sessions Pre-registration required; registration deadline is Monday, Mar 18. 9 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ Are you new to babysitting or just need to polish up your skills? Gain the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop safe, fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing accidents, learning to care for children of various ages and taking care of yourself. Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to participate in the last 15 minutes of class. Saturday Mar 23 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Westwood Elem Lounge Door 1 | Peterson | #YHBBBST01P19 NEW! CAMPING AND SUMMER FOOD FAVORITES Tuesday Jun 25 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 ► GRADES 3-6 Zimmerman Elem Lounge Door 5C | Peterson | #YHBBBST03S19 There's more to this season than watermelon, lemonade and s'mores! In Tuesday Jul 23 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 this hands-on camp, you'll create a variety of foods and beverages that Zimmerman Elem Lounge Door 5C | Peterson | #YHBBBST06S19 are perfect for camping and summer fun. From slushies and sweets to grab-and-go snacks, discover yummy treats you can make yourself! No BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED! ► GRADES K-2 experience necessary. Young children who are taught basic emergency concepts can turn into Mon-Wed Jul 8-10 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $79 heroes in emergency situations. Class topics include recognizing an Zimmerman M/HS Rm 561 Door 1 | #YGUSUMF01S19 emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people and fire safety. Students attend this JUNIOR ENGINEERING: THEME PARKS class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home ► GRADES K-3 information and discuss it with their child. Students can bring a snack. Use LEGO® Techics® Engineering Kits to explore engineering principles Thursday Aug 15 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $29 such as gears, wheels, levers, and pulleys and build working models Zimmerman Elem Media Door 5C | Fairclough | #YHFBPRE04S19 of theme park rides and machines. After each team project, you will customize, share, compete in challenges and enjoy experimenting HOME ALONE BY INSPIRING YOUNG ABILITIES with your creations. Please bring a drink and snack daily. LEGO® is a ► AGE 8+ trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Help your child develop the confidence and knowledge needed to feel safe staying home alone! This workshop for children addresses several Mon-Wed Jul 15-17 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $119 topics relating to being \"Home Alone\" including personal safety tips, Zimmerman Elem Media Door 5C | Tech Academy | #YTSPRKS01S19 tricky people, basic first aid, fire safety, handling the unexpected, internet safety, gun safety, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, and dealing with siblings as well as trust and honesty. Thursday Aug 15 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $29 Zimmerman Elem Media Door 5C | Fairclough | #YHHHOAL04S19 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL RECREATION PLEASE NOTE: OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION? The decision on whether a class will run is City of Zimmerman made 3-5 days before the class start date. 763.856.4666 Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel www.zimmerman.govoffice.com a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 10

youth OPEN GYM ► ALL AGES EXPERIENCE THIS! Open gym is a supervised recreation time for individuals to work on their ZIMMERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL skills in various sports, get a great workout and socialize with others who SPRING SPORTS ► GRADES 7 & 8 share an interest in athletics. Changes may be made to this schedule, so always check before dropping a child off at the school. Community Register online at: Education is not responsible for lost/stolen passes. Open Gym is offered http://www.isd728.org/ZMS-MSSports-Registration in partnership with the City of Zimmerman. »» Softball Pay-at-the-door Rate: »» Track & Field - Boys & Girls Adult: $5; $40/10-day pass or $75/20-day pass Students: $4; $30/10-day pass or $55/20-day pass Family: $12; $79/10-day pass or $150/20-day pass all ages** Please note: A sports physical is required for Sundays Sep 30-May 12* | 4:00-6:00pm participation.  Physical dates can be checked on Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 Parent Portal under the Health Tab and are valid for three years. *Not meeting Apr 21 **Note: Youth under 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. YOUTH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD ► AGE 10-17 ages 11-15 and families w/children of all ages Get in on the latest water craze and try Stand Up Paddleboarding! Wednesdays Oct 3-May 15 | 7:00-8:30pm Learn balance and paddling technique, then move on to mini-exercises, Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 obstacles and challenges. Wear appropriate water gear. Bring a life jacket if you have one; there will be a lifeguard on duty. Twin Lake is grades 9-12 and adult located on Halas St. NW in Nowthen. Wednesdays Oct 3-May 15 | 8:30-10:00pm Zimmerman HS Gym Door 12 Tuesdays Jul 2-30 | 5 sessions | 6:00-6:45pm | $79 Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #QVSYSUP01S19 LYNCH BASKETBALL CAMP ► AGE 7-11 ZAP THE ACT ► GRADES 10-12 The Lynch Basketball Little Shooters Camp is a place for athletes to develop the skills and fundamentals necessary to eventually play ACT test scores are widely used in college admissions and scholarship competitive 5-on-5 basketball. Participants will learn basic skills and decisions. In this workshop, students will learn strategies for improving techniques that cultivate self -esteem and encourage teamwork. Fun in all four sub-tests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the contests for ball handling and shooting help make this camp a blast for actual testing experience and get suggestions for individualized study. players! Seminars are designed to help students do their personal best on the ACT. A study guide and practice test workouts are included. Students Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 2 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $119 should bring a calculator and two pencils. Zimmerman M/HS Gym Door 12 | Lynch | #YMBLYNZ01S19 View the Spring/Summer Wed/Thu Mar 27 & 28 | 2 sessions | 3:00-5:30pm | $94 brochure online at Zimmerman M/HS Rm 119 Door 1 | Doorway to College #YACZACT02W19 www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 11 Spring 2019 • 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 DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT COMMUNITY EDUCATION? INFORMATION NIGHT »» Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class experience and training. They know the most effective ways to teach or has recently received their permit? Join us for this parent course to students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well as information to help you be the best driving mentor you can be. »» Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. »» Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law Monday Jun 17 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $0 Zimmerman M/HS Media Door 1 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN01S19 requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for ISD 728 DRIVER EDUCATION INFO NIGHT Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS »» Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and locations throughout the year. Do you have a teenager who is ready to drive? Our trained and state- licensed instructor will explain the process of taking a Drivers Education Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction and Course through ISD 728 Community Education and how to register are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a supervised driving for Classroom instruction and Behind the Wheel. Learn about parent log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours involvement, the driving log, the permit and licensing process, and more. of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends This class is for potential students and parents. It is a free class, but a parent class, the required number of supervised driving hours decreases please pre-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 Monday Jun 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 the Driving Log, the parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. Zimmerman M/HS Rm 560 Door 1 | O'Connell | #AHIINFO01S19 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 Apr 8-23* | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm Zimmerman M/HS Rm 560 Door 1 | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV01P19 *Not meeting Apr 18, 19 Mon-Fri Jun 10-21 | 10 sessions | 8:30-11:30am Zimmerman M/HS Rm 560 Door 1 | O'Connell | #YHDDRIV01S19 Mon-Fri Aug 5-16 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm GUARANTEE Zimmerman M/HS Rm 560 Door 1 | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV06S19 We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses 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. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 12

adult INTRODUCTION TO PADDLEFIT SUMMER SEASON KICK-OFF Our introductory class will focus on acquainting you with the sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) in a fun and safe manner. We will teach you Monday, May 13 | 6:00-8:00pm the fundamentals of SUP as well as safety and SUP laws. No previous VandenBerge MS Cafeteria experience is necessary, but you must be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. There will be a lifeguard on duty. When registering as BINGO - PRIZES - TREATS - FREE! a pair, enter Promo Code PAIR3 in Shopping Cart to apply $3 discount. Get the Summer flyer hot off the press! Twin Lake is located on Halas St NW in Nowthen. RSVP online or Tuesday Jun 25 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Individual/$55 Pair call 763.241.3520 Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPADF01S19 H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) PADDLEFIT Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed This fun and challenging class on the water will introduce you to the specifically for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and world of PaddleFit. Benefits of training on the water include balance, enables participants to have social, recreational and educational endurance, strength, focus and fun! Class accommodates all skill and opportunities and experiences. Programs include day-trips, cooking, fitness levels, but some previous paddling or completion of the Intro crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, and to SUP class is required. Twin Lake is located on Halas St NW in making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all Nowthen. abilities to participate in any of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or family members if personal care assistance Tuesday Jul 2-30 | 5 sessions | 7:00-8:00pm | $139 is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or join our Facebook page (www. Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPAFT01S19 facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get on our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING ADULT BASIC EDUCATION The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they receive in their lifetime. Topics Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with include a better understanding of the Social Security system including basic skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, when to apply for benefits, checking your earnings record for accuracy, Job preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School estimating benefits, minimizing taxes and coordinating benefits with Diploma. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. other sources of retirement income. When registering as a pair, enter Promo Code PAIR3 in Shopping Cart to apply $3 discount. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Tuesday Jun 4 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Individual/$12 Pair Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, Zimmerman M/HS Media Center Door 1 | Ryther | #ANSPLAN01S19 listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. ESTATE PRESERVATION Planning where your estate will go before you are gone may save your heirs extra legal fees and taxes. We'll discuss healthcare, power of attorney, living wills, trusts, probate expenses, what to do before you see an attorney and the importance of planning for long-term health care. An estate audit planning form will be provided to help you start planning! Tuesday Apr 30 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 Zimmerman M/HS Media Center Door 1 | Bigalke | #ANEPRES01P19 13 Spring 2019 • 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. cannot be given for forgotten classes. Class Information Class Title___________________________________Class #_______________ Class Date/Time____________________________________ Fee ___________ Payment Sell your unwanted children’s toys, clothes o Check o Cash o MasterCard/VISA/Discover/AmEx books, movies, furniture and gear! Card #__________ -___________- ___________- ___________ Exp_________ Signature ________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 27 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS 9 am-1 pm Elk River High School Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible Vendor tags available online! weather related cancellations and other program updates. Vendor registration & tags available online at www.isd728.org/ECFE-Kids-Sale 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 14

ISD 728 Community Education 1170 Main Street Elk River, MN 55330 EXPERIENCE MORE! www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubSummer A FUN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-5 6 am to 6 pm LOCATIONS Hassan, Meadowvale, Otsego, Parker, Rogers, Twin Lakes & Zimmerman Elementary Schools www.728communityed.com