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IN THIS ISSUE ADULT YOUTH K-12 4 Fitness 24 Swim Lessons 6 Health | Safety 28 EdVenture Club-Before/After School Childcare 10 Parenting 29 EdVenture Club-Non School Days 11 Arts 30 EdVenture Club-Summer 12 General Interest 43 Little Learners 15 Travel 45 Visual & Performing Arts 16 Finance 49 Academics 18 Technology | Online Learning 53 Special Interests 21 H.O.P. E. Adults w/ Developmental Disabilities 55 Athletics 22 Adult Basic Education & GED 55 High School 23 English as a Second Language (ESL) 56 Driver's Education ROGERS RECREATION AQUATICS 24 Swim Lessons 57 Youth 26 Activities 63 All Ages 64 Learn-to-Skate EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRATION 24 Swim Lessons 41 ECFE Sliding Fee Scale | Registration Info 32 Early Childhood Family Education 74 Registration | Contact Us 36 Parenting 75 Facility Locations 36 Early Childhood Screening 37 Discovery Learning Preschool 40 EdVenture Club-Before/After Preschool Childcare 41 Sliding Fee Scale 43 Little Learners 2 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
LESSONS AQUATICS PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS ► ALL AGES These lessons are for students who need more individual attention in order to learn to swim and/or improve their skills to pass to the next level of swim lessons. Focus will be on individual goals. PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS A child who has fun while learning to swim will stay engaged and become proficient in the water more quickly. Mon-Wed Jun 8-17 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV02S20 SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Mon-Wed Jun 8-17 | 6 sessions | 7:30-8:00pm | $175 Mon-Wed Jun 8-17 | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV03S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI01S20 Sundays Jun 21-Aug 2* | 6 sessions | 4:15-4:45pm | $175 Mon-Wed Jun 8-17 | 6 sessions | 7:00-7:30pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV04S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI06S20 *Not meeting Jul 5 Sundays Jun 14-Aug 2* | 6 sessions | 4:15-4:45pm | $125 Mon-Wed Jun 22-Jul 8* | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI05S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV01S20 *Not meeting Jul 5 *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1 Mon-Wed Jun 22-Jul 8* | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $125 Mon-Wed Jun 22-Jul 8* | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI02S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV05S20 *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1 *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1 Mon-Wed Jun 22-Jul 8* | 6 sessions | 7:00-7:30pm | $125 Mon-Wed Jun 22-Jul 8* | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI07S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV06S20 *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1 *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1 Mon-Wed Jul 13-22 | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $125 Mon-Wed Jun 22-Jul 8* | 6 sessions | 7:30-8:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI03S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV07S20 *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1 Mon-Wed Jul 13-22 | 6 sessions | 7:00-7:30pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI08S20 Mon-Wed Jul 13-22 | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV08S20 Mon-Wed Jul 27-Aug 5 | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI04S20 Mon-Wed Jul 13-22 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV09S20 Mon-Wed Jul 27-Aug 5 | 6 sessions | 7:00-7:30pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI09S20 Mon-Wed Jul 13-22 | 6 sessions | 7:30-8:00pm | $175 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV10S20 LAP SWIM ► AGE 18+ Mon-Wed Jul 27-Aug 5 | 6 sessions | 7:30-8:00pm | $175 Get a great workout at the pool without having to pay club VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV13S20 membership fees! Mon-Wed Jul 27-Aug 5 | 6 sessions | 11:30am-12:00pm | $175 Pay at the door: $5/day or $40/10-day pass VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV11S20 Sundays Jun 14-Aug 2* | 7:30-9:00pm Mon-Wed Jul 27-Aug 5 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:00pm | $175 Tue/Thu Jun 9-Aug 6 | 6:00-8:00am VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV12S20 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M *Not meeting Jun 28, 30, Jul 2, 5 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 27
YOUTH EDVENTURE CLUB BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL LOCATIONS MORE THAN CHILDCARE CONVENIENT FUN ELK RIVER EdVenture Club is a unique program that AFFORDABLE Lincoln Elementary combines fun enrichment activities with Meadowvale Elementary extended hours for your convenience! SAFE EdVenture Club provides a quality extended day Parker Elementary experience that complements the school day Twin Lakes Elementary and includes enrichment activities for reading and math, physical education, science, art and OTSEGO more for grades K-5 (also serving grade 6 at Otsego Elementary Prairie View Middle School). Prairie View Elementary/Middle School ► MORNING PROGRAM ROGERS Students attend between 6:00am and school Hassan Elementary starting time Monday through Friday. A variety of games, gym time, Rogers Elementary playground and other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to three times per week. Healthy snacks and juice are ZIMMERMAN provided daily. Westwood Elementary (before school only) Zimmerman Elementary ► AFTERNOON PROGRAM (serves Westwood after school) Students attend after school until 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Each day includes enrichment and recreation activities as well as a healthy snack and juice. Site schedules listing activities by days and grade levels are posted weekly. ► EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION! Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. 2019-20 ELK RIVER, OTSEGO & ROGERS 2019-20 ZIMMERMAN AREA & ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BEFORE SCHOOL 6:00am - school start time BEFORE SCHOOL 6:00am - school start time # of days 1st Child Sibling(s) # of days 1st Child Sibling(s) 1 day/week $16 $13 1 day/week $14 $11 2 days/week $25 $21 2 days/week $21 $18 3 days/week $32 $27 3 days/week $27 $23 4 days/week $38 $32 4 days/week $34 $28 5 days/week $44 $37 5 days/week $38 $34 AFTER SCHOOL school end time - 6:00pm AFTER SCHOOL school end time - 6:00pm # of days 1st Child Sibling(s) # of days 1st Child Sibling(s) 1 day/week $18 $16 1 day/week $18 $16 2 days/week $30 $27 2 days/week $30 $27 3 days/week $36 $32 3 days/week $36 $32 4 days/week $42 $37 4 days/week $42 $37 5 days/week $48 $43 5 days/week $48 $43 28 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
EDVENTURE CLUB NON-SCHOOL DAYS YOUTH EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS 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 the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. These activities, held 9:00am-3:00pm, are planned in a day camp format; 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. (*Serving grade 6 at Prairie View Middle School). FRIDAY MAR 20 | MARCH WEATHER Non-School day topics include art, science, phy ed and other activities; there is sure to be something for everyone! March weather is full of changes, some good and some not-so-good. Learn why March is a special weather month in the United States. REGISTRATION FOR NON-SCHOOL DAYS THURSDAY MAR 26 | PAPER TAKES FLIGHT Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online for Non-School Days Childcare at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. How many years have people been creating paper airplanes? Learn Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $40/first child; $34 additional child(ren) in family some history about paper airplanes, then be ready to fold and fly a few of your own. NON-SCHOOL DAY LOCATIONS FRIDAY MAR 27 | SATURN ELK RIVER 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 Meadowvale Elementary sixth planet from the sun. Parker Elementary THURSDAY APR 9 | GROWING Twin Lakes Elementary How many things can you think of that grow? Some take a longer time OTSEGO to grow than others; does a vegetable grow at the same rate as a flower? Let’s take a look at the things that are growing around us. Otsego Elementary Prairie View Elementary/Middle School MONDAY APR 13 | TAKE A BATH ROGERS 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 Rogers Elementary habits animals have! Hassan Elementary new look ZIMMERMAN same great service Zimmerman Elementary WE’VE MADE SOME EXCITING UPDATES TO OUR EDVENTURE CLUB REGISTRATION SOFTWARE starting june 1, 2020 for fall registration ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 2129
YOUTH EDVENTURE CLUB SUMMER WELCOME TO EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! EdVenture Club-Summer is an engaging summer camp program for students who have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade by June 2020. EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly mini-camps five days a week throughout the summer months and is conveniently located at Hassan, Meadowvale, Otsego, Parker, Prairie View, Rogers, Twin Lakes and Westwood Elementary schools. EdVenture Club- Summer features both full-time and part-time options and is available Jun 8-Sep 2, 2020. Full-time allows your child to attend our program five days a week from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Part-time allows you to plan your child’s care around 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? Students in public or private schools, in-district or out-of-district...Everyone is welcome! Children must have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 by June 2020. WHY EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER AND NOT DAYCARE? The benefits of EdVenture Club-Summer include taking advantage of weekly field trips to exciting places, sharing time with friends of the same age, new learning experiences, recreation activities and use of school facilities. The program also qualifies as a tax deduction. WHY ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER FULL-TIME, 5 DAYS A WEEK? Each week features a different mini-camp and a field trip that is included in the full-time price. Children benefit from five days a week because they experience a fuller curriculum with hands-on experiences. They also have opportunities for connecting with friends, choice time and endless opportunities with our “activity boxes.” As a bonus, when you sign up for a full week (more than six hours/day) the average daily rate is less than the part-time daily (less than six hours/day) rate. WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF USING EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER PART-TIME? Using EdVenture Club-Summer part-time is a flexible option to meet a family’s needs and is built to fit around your schedule. You can choose 1-5 days per week and choose six hours or less per day for $25/day, or more than six hours a day for $36/day; fees include the weekly field trip if attending on the day of the field trip. Is your student attending summer Targeted Services or Special Ed-ESY? Our part-time EdVenture Club- Summer option conveniently wraps around their schedule. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STAFF... All of our staff are ISD 728 School District employees who have gone through a comprehensive background check. They are CPR and First-Aid trained and have received training on child development, social skills, special-needs and more. Our staff are also selected because they truly enjoy working with children and are welcoming, caring individuals who encourage connections with other children as well as other staff. WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? Please indicate on the Family Information Form or online student profile any special needs of your child such as health or medical concerns, allergies, medications, etc., and if your child has an IEP or receives special services during school. (NOTE: As a District 728 program, our Community Education/EdVenture Club-Summer staff may share any necessary information with other District 728 staff that will assist staff in providing the best experience for your child.) WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO AT EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? Each week features exciting new themes for students ranging from cooking, acting, music and more with students participating in academic 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. ARE FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED WITH EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? EdVenture Club-Summer provides field trips throughout the summer. All students are automatically enrolled in weekly field trips if 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 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 may conflict with class times. For a full list of field trip destinations, dates and locations, visit our website at www.728communityed.com. All field trip locations will be posted late spring. 30 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
EDVENTURE CLUB SUMMER YOUTH HOW MUCH DOES EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER COST? EXPERIENCE THIS! Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER SWIM LESSONS 2020 Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:00pm > 6 hours/day < 6 hours/day Another benefit to attending EdVenture Club-Summer is for your Weekly Rate: $150 child to attend American Red Cross swim lessons at no additional Daily Rate: $36 Daily Rate: $25 cost. We specifically set aside openings for our EdVenture Club- Summer youth to attend lessons for those in Level 1-6. Swimming ARE ANY DISCOUNTS OFFERED? lesson location is at the VandenBerge MS pool. Transportation by school bus will be provided; students attending Parker Elementary Families that schedule and attend a minimum of 9 weeks and pay the will walk to VandenBerge MS. total fee for the entire summer by credit card prior to the first week of attendance will receive a 10% discount on the total summer cost. The Registration for attendance in EdVenture Club-Summer does not 10% discount will be processed during the last week of the program by automatically enroll your child in swim lessons. Space is limited. refund to original form of payment. To receive the discount, include the There is a separate swim registration form. You must complete both coupon below along with your payment in full. View discount specifics the weekly attendance form and the swim registration form to enroll on the coupon below. your child in EdVenture Club-Summer swim lessons. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? To request a swim registration form call 763-241-3544, or email [email protected]. You can also download and print a swim • Request a registration form by calling 763-241-3544, or email registration form at www.isd728.org/CE-Forms. [email protected]. • Register online at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubSummer Registration opens April 1, 2020. After receipt of your registration, additional materials will be mailed to you. A FUN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-5 10% DISCOUNT on the TOTAL SUMMER COST To receive the 10% discount: »» Include this coupon along with your payment in full by credit card. »» Register for a minimum of 9 weeks, maximum of 12 weeks. (Summer 2020) »» Once registered, do not make any changes to schedule. »» Once registered, do not make any cancellations to schedule. »» Discounts are processed during the last week of the program by refund to original form of payment. Student Name:_________________________________________ Parent Name:_____________________________________________ Expiration deadline to submit discount coupon is June 22, 2020. EXPERIENCE FIELD TRIPS FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 3121
EARLY CHILDHOOD ECFE WHAT ARE THE ACTIVITIES? »» A variety of age-appropriate activities will be set up in the classroom. »» You and your child can choose what you want to try; we encourage you to “take your child’s lead” and enjoy the time together. »» At times we will do group activities with all parents and children. EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE) WHAT HAPPENS DURING PARENT DISCUSSION TIME? FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO BEFORE KINDERGARTEN »» While your child participates in the children’s time in the ECFE classroom with the Early Childhood Educator, you’ll meet with »» ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child’s first parents and the ECFE Parent Educator. and most significant learning environment and parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Parents shape a child’s »» Parent discussion will be in the children’s room for parents with development and set the stage for future learning and growth. young children; it will be in another room for parents with older children. »» ECFE offers a variety of classes that provide information, encouragement and support for children AND their parents. »» It’s a comfortable situation where you’ll be able to talk about the joys and concerns of parenting. You’ll be able to take time to look at »» ECFE offers hands-on learning opportunities for you to explore new and consider many ideas. Research tells us that getting information experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with and support for our role as parents is one of the most important your child. things we can do for ourselves and our children! »» ECFE serves all families in ISD 728 with children age birth to WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE CHILDREN’S TIME AND Kindergarten. HOW WILL PARENTS BE INVOLVED? »» All ECFE instructing staff have, at minimum, a four-year degree »» The children participate in both teacher-led and child-initiated activities plus teaching licensure in Parent Education, Early Childhood in the classroom when moms, dads or caregivers participate in the Education or Early Childhood Family Education and provide the discussion. quality education parents expect. »» The Early Childhood Educator prepares the room and activities gauged for the children’s ages. »» In some classes, parents take turns working with the teacher in the classroom. This provides an opportunity for parents to observe children’s time and how their child responds. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about children’s development and behavior. It’s a chance to get involved and have fun! WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE COME TO ECFE PARENT/ SEPARATING & CHILD ACTIVITIES? NON-SEPARATING CLASSES »» Staff will greet you and the room will be set up with age-appropriate Separating classes are classes where the activities. parents move to a different room for parent discussion and children remain »» Usually there are three parts to the sessions: time together for parents and children, parent discussion time and children’s activity in their classroom for activities. and exploration time. »» Non-separating classes are classes where the parent discussion is in the room with the children; separating classes are classes where the parents move to a different room and children remain in their classroom for activities. FEES TO0 EXPENSIVE? Non-separating classes are classes where the parent discussion is in If you can't participate in a class due to the cost, please call our office at 763.241.3524. We can the room with the children. arrange to reduce or even waive the fee! 32 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
MULTI-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD INFANTS ► AGE BIRTH-18 MONTHS Having a baby can mean major adjustments in every area of your life. We are here to support you in this amazing and exciting transition. These relaxing and informative classes are led by a Parent Educator and offer discussions on development, schedules and feeding. Come for some uninterrupted time with your infant and an opportunity to meet other parents. This is a non-separating class. Class is free, but please register. age birth-12 months There are three parts to each ECFE class: Time Mondays Mar 23-May 18* | 8 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $0 together for parents/children, parent discussion Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEINFAN01P20 *Not meeting Apr 13 time and children's activity/exploration time. age birth-18 months łłTODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS ► AGE 12 Tuesdays Mar 24-May 19 | 9 sessions | 11:00am-12:00pm | $0 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEBBIRT01P20 Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical łłBIRTH TO THREE ► AGE BIRTH-36 MONTHS and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun Enjoy time with your child and be creative, engage in active play and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. and share in circle time activities. Parenting time will be in the child's classroom in a non-separating atmosphere. This class is free for Mondays Mar 23-May 18* | 8 sessions | 10:45am-12:15pm | $56 children under 12 months (select waived fee when registering.) Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETODDL01P20 *Not meeting Apr 13 Tuesdays Mar 24-May 19 | 9 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $63 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EEBIRTH02P20 Tuesdays Mar 24-May 19 | 9 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $63 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EETODDL05P20 Fridays Apr 3-May 29* | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $49 Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEBIRTH01P20 Thursdays Apr 2-May 28* | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $49 *Not meeting Apr 10, 17 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETODDL02P20 *Not meeting Apr 9, 16 Fridays Apr 3-May 29* | 7 sessions | 10:45am-12:00pm | $49 Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | #EEBIRTH04P20 *Not meeting Apr 10, 17 Sell your unwanted children’s toys, clothes Thursdays Apr 2-May 28* | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $49 books, movies, furniture and gear! Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EETODDL06P20 *Not meeting Apr 9, 16 SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Fridays Apr 3-May 29* | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $49 9 am-1 pm Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | #EETODDL07P20 *Not meeting Apr 10, 17 Elk River High School Fridays Apr 3-May 29* | 7 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $49 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETODDL03P20 *Not meeting Apr 10, 17 Vendor tags available February 10! Vendor registration & tags will be available online or in the ECFE office. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 33
EARLY CHILDHOOD MULTI-AGE łłTWOS ► AGE 24-36 MONTHS STEAM ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Two-year-olds are growing at high speed! They require guidance and STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. limits as they try new things in their world. Our classrooms are set up This unique class helps children build science-related knowledge and offers to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, creative ways for your children to express themselves. This is a non- create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children separating class for you and your child to build connections and learning gain confidence, trust and independence as parents separate for their skills through the world of STEAM! Circle time is included. facilitator-led parent education that focuses on child development, parenting and parent-child relationships. age 12-36 months Wednesdays Mar 25-May 20 | 9 sessions | 9:00-10:00am | $63 Wednesdays Mar 25-May 20 | 9 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $63 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #EETST1201P20 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEFTWOS01P20 age 36 months-Kindergarten entry łMOłTNHTRHESE-KSI,NFDOEURRGSA,RFTIVEENSE►NTRAYGE 36 Wednesdays Mar 25-May 20 | 9 sessions | 10:30-11:30am | $63 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #EEPST3601P20 This is a time of investigating and experimenting for your child. Explore with your preschool age child and discover the world of math, literacy and social PARTICIPANT/SIBLING play. Parents will discuss topics focused on Kindergarten preparation as CHILDCARE well as topics selected by the group. This is a separating class. EDVENTURE CLUB Mondays Mar 23-May 18* | 8 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $56 PARTICIPANT/SIBLING CHILDCARE Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEPTHRE02P20 *Not meeting Apr 13 EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for the children/siblings of program participants. This program is supervised by EdVenture Club Thursdays Apr 2-May 28* | 7 sessions | 10:45am-12:15pm | $49 staff specifically trained in Early Childhood best practices. Please Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEPTHRE01P20 note the following important registration changes this year: *Not meeting Apr 9, 16 ►Program Participant Care is pre-pay only; you must pay when Thursday Apr 2-May 28* | 7 sessions | 10:45am-12:15pm | $49 scheduling care. Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EEPTHRE03P20 ►The registration deadline is 5pm the Monday prior to the week *Not meeting Apr 9, 16 care is needed. MUSIC MANIA ► AGE 2-5 ►Program Participant Care will be offered in blocks of time. These Everything from \"Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo\" to shaker eggs! times will closely match all ECFE and Preschool class times. Sign Come learn through music as we sing, create instruments, and play up for the time block that covers your class time even if there is instruments, all based on a theme children and families can relate to. additional time included before/after your class time. ►Fees are based on block times: Tuesdays Mar 24-May 19 | 9 sessions | 11:00am-12:00pm | $10 »» Blocks of time that are 2 hours or less = $3 per block Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEWMUSI01P20 »» Block of time more than 2 hours = $5 per block PLEASE NOTE: HOW DO I REGISTER? The decision on whether a class will run is Complete a registration calendar, which may be completed up to made 3-5 days before the class start date. 2 months in advance. Deadline for registering is 5pm the Monday Register Early to insure we don’t cancel before the week care is needed. Registration is not available online; however, you can find Participant Care registration calendars at the a class you are hoping to take. following locations: ►ECFE office at Handke Center. ►Hallway entry areas at each of the ECFE/Discovery Learning sites (Rogers Elem, Otsego Elem, Prairie View Elem, Zimmerman Elem and the Handke Center) ►Online at www.isd728.org/EdvPPC. Mail, drop off, fax or email your completed calendar and payment to the EdVenture Club office at the Handke Center. Care is available for classes that have the Program Participant Childcare program icon next to the title or class. 34 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
MULTI-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD DROP-IN PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Looking for something fun and interactive to do with your child? Drop in at ECFE and play in one of the ECFE rooms, gym or playground (when available). First-come, first-served; space is limited to 25 total (adults and children). Family childcare providers must meet child-to-adult ratios for the children they bring. Pay at the door: $2.50/child without pass; $10/5-day pass THE ECFE NATURE EXPLORE CENTER (NEC) Pass accepted at all drop-in play locations. The NEC is a certified outdoor classroom space devoted to reconnecting Mondays Mar 23-May 18* | 9:30-11:00am children with the natural world through developmentally appropriate Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 nature education. There is a growing nature deficit occurring with *Not meeting Apr 13 children today. It is believed that in today’s scheduled, indoor and screen-heavy environments children are not getting the outdoor Tuesdays Mar 24-May 19 | 9:30-11:00am interaction they need. By providing a mix of activities, children with a Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 variety of needs and learning styles are engaged. Research has shown that high-energy children tend to be more focused when taught in an YOGA CALM® ► AGE 3-5 W/ADULT outdoor natural setting as all their senses are being stimulated. Discover the five principles of Yoga Calm® and the tools needed to INTERNATIONAL MUD DAY ► AGE BIRTH- help us stay calm and regulated in a stressful world! Both children and KINDERGARTEN ENTRY grown-ups will participate in the activities that include mindfulness, breath work, and yoga-based movement to stay present in the here and Join us for a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding and making now with kindness and curiosity. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket, if mud pies in our mud kitchen. Bring a swimsuit, towel and a change of possible, and a comfort item for you and your child. Class may be held clothes and plan to get muddy! Rain or shine! Event is free, but please outside periodically, so come dressed for the weather. Yoga Calm® is a register at www.isd728.org/ECFE-MudDay2020. registered trademark of Still Moving Yoga, LLC. All rights reserved. Monday Jun 29 | 1 session | 3:00-5:00pm | $0 Fridays Apr 3-May 15* | 6 sessions | 11:00am-12:00pm | $15/family Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEPYOGA01P20 *Not meeting Apr 10 NATURE PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Saturdays Apr 4-May 16* | 6 sessions | 9:30-11:00am | $15/family Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEPYOGA02P20 *Not meeting Apr 11 Dress for the elements and experience the wonder of nature. Get the full experience of our certified nature classroom by playing with our natural building materials, tree fort fabric, art materials, sandbox and more! FREE admission; no registration necessary. Mondays Apr 20-May 18 | 5 sessions | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. Run fast, jump far and climb...all benefits of outdoor play! ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 35
EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING | SCREENING PARENTING SOLO - THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL EARLY CHILDHOOD EVER DO ALONE ► AGE BIRTH-12 YEARS SCREENING If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations Early Childhood Screening is an opportunity (distance, shifts), separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - for children and their parents to participate in you're welcome to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together. a free health and developmental screening Parents will meet together for parenting support and information while after their 3rd birthday. State law requires young children participate in early childhood activities. School-age children screening for all children entering public will meet in another classroom for activities and support. Join at any time! school Kindergarten, ideally at age 3. Wednesdays Sep 25-Jun 3* | 34 sessions | 5:30-7:30pm | $0 WHO NEEDS TO BE SCREENED? Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #ECSPARE01F19 All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old and are not BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate in this free screening SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME program before entering Kindergarten, or have an equivalent screening from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special »» BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers Education Services programs may not have to participate in Early who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement Childhood Screening. because of negative behaviors. REASONS TO SCREEN AT AGE 3 »» BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build positive behavior skills. »» Screening assists your child to be ready for Kindergarten. »» Health and developmental problems/concerns can be identified »» BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate earlier and help provided sooner; families may be referred to expertise and resources for success. community health and educational services including School Readiness Preschool and ECFE. »» For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. »» Screening is free, easy and good for your child. »» BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a WHAT HAPPENS DURING SCREENING AND WHAT part of Wright County Family Service. DOES IT INCLUDE? \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS The parent attends the entire screening process with their child. The screening appointment includes a speech and developmental »» This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at progress review by a screening specialist and a review of your child's the ECFE center. vision, hearing, height, weight and immunization history with a health professional. The parent/s will participate in a family factors interview »» Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, to review the screening process and talk about any concerns they as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child may have, and finish with a summary interview. development, parenting and community resources. IS SCREENING REQUIRED? »» Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. »» There is no fee for home visits. Minnesota state law requires that your child must be screened for enrollment in a public school. Children are not permitted to enter YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT public school without having Early Childhood Screening and up-to- OR PARENTING TEENS date immunizations. If you are planning to send your child to private or home school, the screening is not required by law; however, we still »» This program provides pregnant or parenting teens with encourage you to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for you information about pregnancy, birth, parenting and community to find out how your child is developing. resources. SCHEDULE A SCREENING APPOINTMENT TODAY! »» It is open to ISD 728 students and area residents who may not be in school. Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule, or call »» For information or to register, contact ECFE at 763-241-3524, your 763-241-3525. 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. 36 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 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 40 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. ► NEW IN 2020-2021! JUMPSTART TO KINDERGARTEN CLASS Intended for 4-year old children that will be entering kindergarten the following fall, this class is formatted in an extended hours schedule and is offered at the Handke Center, Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm with EdVenture Club childcare available before/after class. ► REGISTER FOR THE 2020-2021 DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL CLASSES Register online at www.isd728.org/DLPreschool. If you do not have internet access, you may call the Discovery Learning/ECFE office at 763- 241-3524 to complete your registration and make your deposit. A $49 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (or will be waived if requesting fee assistance). If applying for reduced or waived tuition, income information and verification is required; income guidelines are provided when registering online or on page 41 of this brochure. 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. EXPERIENCE SUCCESS GYM TIME PARENT INVOLVEMENT ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 37
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPWREIMSCLHEOSOSLON3S ELK RIVER 3S - HANDKE CENTER Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue Thursday 3 EPHDLP301F20 Mon/Tue/Thur 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm 1:00-3:30pm Tue/Wed Thursday 3 EPHDLP302F20 Wed/Fri & Mon evening + EPHDLP3P3F20 Tue/Wed/Thur OTSEGO 3S - PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY/MS Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* 3 EPPDLP301F20 Mon/Wed & Thur evening 9:00-11:30am Mon/Wed Thursday 6:00-7:30pm 3 EPPDLP302F20 Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00-11:30am Thur/Fri Tuesday ROGERS 3S - ROGERS ELEMENTARY Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPRDLP301F20 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:15-11:45am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm 3 EPRDLP302F20 Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-11:45am Mon/Wed Friday ZIMMERMAN 3S - ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPZDLP301F20 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:30-11:00am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm DISCOVERY LEARNING 3'S TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Schedule Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/Transportation Transportation $1633 $2101 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $176/month $228/month $1147 $1480 2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $122/month $159/month 1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day *In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents are required to attend these days. This symbol 3 designates full class; waitlist is available. This symbol + designates a plus class for children who are older in their age group. Children enrolling in 3s Plus must have been born before Dec 1, 2016 and 4s Plus must have been born before Dec 1, 2015. 1382 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
PRESCHOOELC4F/E5S EXEPAERRILYENCCEHILDHOOD ELK RIVER 4S - HANDKE CENTER Parent Involvement* Dates TBD Class # Days # Days/Week Time Dates TBD 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 3 EPHDLP401F20 Mon-Thurs 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm 3 EPHDLP402F20 Mon-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPHDLP403F20 Tue-Fri 4 9:00am-3:30pm + EPHDLP4P4F20 Tue-Fri FULL-DAY! EPHDLP405F20 Tue-Fri OTSEGO 4S - OTSEGO ELEMENTARY Parent Involvement* Dates TBD Class # Days # Days/Week Time Dates TBD 8:50-11:20am 3 EPODLP401F20 Mon-Fri 5 12:50-3:20pm Parent Involvement* Dates TBD EPODLP402F20 Tue-Fri 4 Time Dates TBD 9:00-11:30am OTSEGO 4S - PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY/MS 1:00-3:30pm Class # Days # Days/Week 3 EPPDLP401F20 Mon-Fri 5 EPPDLP402F20 Tue-Fri 4 ROGERS 4S - ROGERS ELEMENTARY Time Parent Involvement* Class # Days # Days/Week 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD 3 EPRDLP401F20 Mon-Fri 5 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD EPRDLP402F20 Mon-Thurs 4 Parent Involvement* EPRDLP403F20 Tue-Fri 4 Dates TBD Dates TBD + EPRDLP4P4F20 Tue-Fri 4 Dates TBD ZIMMERMAN 4S - ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY Class # Days # Days/Week Time 8:30-11:00am EPZDLP401F20 Mon-Fri 5 8:30-11:00am 3 EPZDLP402F20 Mon-Thurs 4 12:45-3:15pm EPZDLP403F20 Tue-Fri 4 DISCOVERY LEARNING 4'S TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Schedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Transportation Transportation 4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $240/month $309/month $2209 $2830 5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $298/month $384/month $2731 $3505 Full-day; 6.5 hrs/day $49 $800/month $869/month $7249 $8118 *In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late August and three parent education sessions throughout the year. This symbol 3 designates full class; waitlist is available. This symbol + designates a plus class for children who are older in their age group. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 39
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDVENTURE CLUB Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available for all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For the 2020-2021 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2020 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, we provide a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our high-quality 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. Please note: Childcare for students attending Discovery Learning Preschool at Prairie View Elementary/Middle School is available before AM classes and after PM classes. Childcare after AM classes and before PM classes will be at Otsego Elementary. There is no additional charge to families for this bussing option between schools. Student attending AM Preschool at Prairie View and needing childcare before and/or after Preschool: »» Parent can schedule childcare from 7-9am at Prairie View, or drop off child at 9am at Prairie View for the start of class. »» Children registered for after school childcare will be bussed from Prairie View to Otsego after morning classes. »» Parent will pick up child from Otsego Elementary prior to 5:30pm. Student attending PM Preschool at Prairie View and needing childcare before and/or after Preschool: »» Parent can schedule childcare from 7am-1pm at Otsego Elementary, or drop off child at 1pm at Prairie View for the start of class. »» Children registered for before school childcare will be bussed from Otsego to Prairie View for afternoon classes. »» Parent will pick up child from Prairie View prior to 5:30pm. If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2020. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES * Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2019-2020* 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $10 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $22 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $28 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $28 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38 To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: *2020-2021 rates to be announced when Fall 2020 registration opens June 1. www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2020. Sliding fee scale does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. 40 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
ECLFIETTRLEEGLISETARRANTEIORNS EARLY CHILDHOOD ECFE AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION HOW DO I REGISTER? WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL? You can register by phone at 763-241-3524, by mail, online at If you need to cancel from a class, we will pro-rate the fee and issue a www.728communityed.com, or in person at the ECFE Office located refund. There are no refunds for missed classes due to illness or due at the Handke Center. to inclement weather. Credits will be issued, if requested, for classes canceled due to inclement weather.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER? DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE UP-TO-DATE We take registrations until classes fill and take names for a wait list IMMUNIZATIONS BEFORE ATTENDING? when necessary. Per Minnesota law, up-to-date immunizations, medical exemption, or a WHAT ARE THE FEES? notarized objection letter must be submitted with registration and will be kept in the minor child’s record. Fees are based on the number of times the class meets. Full payment is due when you register online. A sliding fee scale is below. No one will WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? be turned away because of inability to pay. Please call our office to ask questions, make other arrangements, or to have fees waived or reduced. We welcome persons of all abilities to participate in our classes and activities. If any special accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time you register. We are not able to provide transportation to classes unless specifically noted. ISD 728 ECFE & Discovery Learning Sliding Fee Scale Household Size Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Waived Fee 2 37,167 + 32,708 - 37,166 30,106 - 32,707 26,761 - 30,105 21,558 - 26,760 0 - 21,557 3 44,863 + 39,480 - 44,862 36,340 - 39,479 32,302 - 36,339 26,022 - 32,301 0 - 26,021 4 52,559 + 46,253 - 52,558 42,574 - 46,252 37,843 - 42,573 30,485 - 37,842 0 - 30,484 5 60,255 + 53,025 - 60,254 48,808 - 53,024 43,385 - 48,807 34,949 - 43,384 0 - 34,948 6 67,951 + 59,798 - 67,950 55,041 - 59,797 48,926 - 55,040 39,413 - 48,925 0 - 39,412 If more than 6 people, add this amount for 7,696 7,619 6,772 6,234 5,541 4,464 each additional person ▼ ▼▼▼ ▼ ▼ Discovery Learning Reduced Tuition Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Waived Fee 2 day 2 1/2 hour $122/month $98/month $79/month $49/month $18/month $0/month + Parent/Child Night $1,098/year $878/year $714/year $439/year $165/year $0/year 3 day 2 1/2 hour $176/ month $141/month $114/month $70/month $26/month $0/month $1,584/year $1,267/year $1,030/year $634/year $238/year $0/year 4 day 2 1/2 hour $240/ month $192/month $156/month $96/month $36/month $0/month $2,160/year $1,728/year $1,404/year $864/year $324/year $0/year 5 day 2 1/2 hour $298/ month $238/month $194/month $119/month $45/month $0/month $2,682/year $2,146/year $1,743/year $1,073/year $402/year $0/year Please Note: Sibling Care is offered during parent days for siblings of the child attending Discovery Learning Preschool. See page 34 for registration information. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 1421
EARLY CHILDHOOD ECFE CALENDAR SPRING & SUMMER ECFE CLASSES AT A GLANCE ECFE SITE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Handke 9:00-10:30am 9:00-10:30am 9:00-10:00am 9:00-10:30am 9:00-10:15am 9:30-11:00am Center 3s, 4s, 5s Ones STEAM Toddlers & Birth to Three Yoga Calm Preschoolers 10:30am-12:00pm 3-5 Years 10:45am-12:15pm 11:00am-12:00pm 12-36 months Toddlers & Infants 9:00-10:30am 12 months-K Entry Toddlers & Preschoolers 10:45am-12:15pm Preschoolers Birth-18 Months Twos 12 months-K Entry 12 months-K Entry 11:00am-12:00pm 10:30-11:30am 3s, 4s, 5s 11:00am-12:00pm 10:00-11:30am Yoga Calm Nature Play Music Mania STEAM 4:30-5:30pm 36 months-K Entry 3-5 Years Infants 10:45am-12:15pm Birth-12 Months Twos 5:30-7:30pm Parenting Solo Rogers 9:30-11:00am 9:00-10:15am 9:00-10:30am Elementary Drop In Play Birth to Three Toddlers & Birth-K Entry 10:30am-12:00pm Preschoolers Toddlers & 12 months-K Entry Preschoolers 12 10:45am-12:00pm months-K Entry 3s, 4s, 5s Zimmerman 9:30-11:00am 9:00-10:30am Elementary Drop In Play Toddlers & Preschoolers 12 months-K Entry 10:45am-12:00pm Birth to Three ERCeFaEd our BLOG 42 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
EXPERIENCE LITTLE LEARNERS YOUTH MUSIC STORYTIMES PRETEND PLAY IT'S A SUPERHERO STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 SHHH, IT'S A SLEEPY STORYTIME! ► AGE BIRTH TO 12 YEARS W/PARENT 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 how together we Wear your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and join us for an action- can SAVE THE DAY! Through rhymes, finger plays, flannelgraphs, scarves, packed family storytime that's all about bedtime! Ms. Robin will share and shakers we'll fly up, up and away and create a sparkly mask to take home. exciting stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelgraphs, scarves and shakers, and you'll even make a take-home craft. This family storytime Wednesday Mar 25 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family together will help you build the foundation for a child who loves to read! Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEESHOS01W20 Thursday Apr 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $9 One Child/$18 Family Thursday Mar 26 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEESHST01P20 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | Schaible | #YEESHOS02W20 Thursday May 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $6 One Child/$12 Family Friday Mar 27 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | Schaible | #YEESHST02P20 Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEESHOS03W20 DINOROARS STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 STORY PUPPETS ► AGE 3-6 The dinosaurs are taking over this storytime! What do they eat? Can Puppets have been used in storytelling since ancient times. Help your they learn to be kind? How can we grow a dinosaur? Join Ms. Robin little one discover how to operate a hand-held puppet and watch it seem for this prehistoric STOMP where we'll find those answers and more in to come to life as they act out a story! amazing books, stories, fingerplays and songs! It'll be a ROARing good time and your student will leave with a dinosaur (craft) of their own! Friday Mar 27 | 1 session | 9:15-10:00am | $15 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | Homeward Bound Theatre | #YEAHBST01W20 Wednesday Apr 15 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | Schaible | #YEEDRST01P20 X MARKS THE SPOT STORYTIME! ► AGE 2-5 Thursday Apr 16 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Walk the plank to this PIRATE-themed storytime! Ms. Robin will captain Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | Schaible | #YEEDRST02P20 our ship as we hunt for doubloons, swab the deck, put on our eye patches, and create a Pirate Hook Craft. Discover what happened to the Friday Apr 17 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Bubble Bath Pirates! Find the true buried treasure -- a love for reading Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEEDRST03P20 -- through action-packed stories, songs, flannelgraphs, scarves, rhythm sticks, and rollicking pirate activities! NEW! CAMPING CAMP ► AGE 3-6 Thursday Apr 9 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Let's camp! Everything from bears to bugs! We'll explore the great Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | Schaible | #YEEXMSP01P20 outdoors inside the classroom and outside as well! Children must be potty-trained to attend. Friday Apr 10 | 1 session | 9:30-10:30am | $9 One Child/$18 Family Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | Schaible | #YEEXMSP02P20 Tue-Thu Jun 9-11 | 3 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $59 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEECAMP01S20 PLEASE NOTE: The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 43
YOUTH LITTLE LEARNERS Grandparents have an almost magical ability IMAGINATION STATION ► AGE 3-6 to make their grandchildren smile. Does your child like acting and pretending to be someone else by GRATEFUL FOR GRANDPARENTS! ► AGE 3-6 changing their voice, their facial expression or the way they walk? Join W/ADULT us for some fun theater exercises and games. Students will use their imagination to expand on some of their favorite stories! This class is designed especially for preschoolers and their important grandparents! Spend time together playing, reading, and creating arts Monday Apr 13 | 1 session | 9:15-10:00am | $15 and crafts projects as we celebrate the important role grandparents play Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre | #YEAHBIS01P20 in the lives of their grandchildren! There is no cost for the grandparents. Class will meet for one hour indoors and one hour of outdoor play on NEW! LITTLE MESS-MAKERS ART CAMP ► AGE 3-6 the Nature Explore Classroom. Let creativity loose and leave the mess to us! Your little mess-maker will Wednesday Jun 24 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $19 enjoy many artistic mess-making moments as they create marvelously Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEGRAN01S20 messy masterpieces. We will paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle our way to discovering mess-making at its very best. And we'll handle the clean- Wednesday Jul 29 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $19 up! Children need to be potty-trained to attend. Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEGRAN02S20 Tue-Fri Jun 16-19 | 4 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $69 LADYBUG MUSIC CLASS ► AGE INFANT-5 Westwood Elem Rm A210 Door 1 | #YEAMESS01S20 YEARS W/PARENT NEW! STORY TIME AT SCHOOL ► AGE 3-5 This music class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parent(s) exposes families to wonderfully eclectic music in an environment that Let's read a story together and enjoy activities related to it! We'll encourages participation and silliness through singing, instruments, make crafts, use puppets, go on scavenger hunts, and more! Children dance and more! Little ones will express themselves and discover their attending must be potty-trained. creativity, linking their joy and excitement for music with a connection to their parents and caregivers. Additional siblings may attend at half Monday Jun 15 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $19 price; siblings 6 months and under are free! Westwood Elem Music Rm Door 1 | #YEESTAS01S20 Thursdays Apr 16-May 21 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm Monday Jul 20 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $19 $99 1 Child/Parent; $148.50 2 Children/Parent; $198 3 Children/Parent Westwood Elem Music Rm Door 1 | #YEESTAS02S20 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY01P20 Monday Aug 10 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $19 Tuesdays Jul 21-Aug 25 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm Westwood Elem Music Rm Door 1 | #YEESTAS03S20 $99 1 Child/Parent; $148.50 2 Children/Parent; $198 3 Children/Parent Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | Ladybug Music EXPERIENCE THIS! #YEMLADY01S20 NKEINWD! EKRINGDAERRTECNAMFAPLL►20A2G0E) 5-6 (ENTERING Is your soon-to-be-Kindergartner nervous to start school this fall, or are they so excited they can't wait? In this camp, they will brush up on their academic and social skills to help them feel confident about starting school. They will take part in engaging activities in a welcoming, structured environment. This camp is for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2020. Tue-Fri Aug 11-14 | 4 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $69 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEKIND02S20 Tue-Fri Aug 11-14 | 4 sessions | 9:00-11:00am | $69 Westwood Elem Music Rm Door 1 | #YEEKIND01S20 44 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
ARTS YOUTH CANVAS FUN: SPRING BUNNY ► GRADES K-5 Our Winter Cookie Decorating Social was a hit! Register now to decorate six spring-themed cookies! Let's celebrate spring by painting a bunny and daffodils on an 8x20\" canvas with acrylic paints! We'll lead you step-by-step through creating SPRING COOKIE DECORATING SOCIAL a work of art that will remind you of spring all year long! ► GRADES 3-5 Monday Apr 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 Make art you can eat when you learn the art of cookie decorating! We'll Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | KidzArt | #YAPBUNY01P20 guide you step-by-step through outlining, flooding and adding simple details as you decorate 6 spring-themed cookies. You'll take home your OWN set Thursday Apr 16 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 of 6 cookies and a special gift. No previous decorating skills are necessary. Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | KidzArt | #YAPBUNY02P20 Tuesday Apr 21 | 1 session | 4:15-6:15pm | $45 Monday Apr 20 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Fogleson | #YAUJFSP01P20 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | KidzArt | #YAPBUNY03P20 Wednesday Apr 22 | 1 session | 3:30-5:30pm | $45 Wednesday Apr 22 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $25 Prairie View E/MS FACS Rm 218 Door 1 | Fogleson | #YAUJFSP02P20 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | KidzArt | #YAPBUNY04P20 Thursday Apr 23 | 1 session | 4:15-6:15pm | $45 EXPLORE THE DESERT THROUGH ART Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Fogleson | #YAUJFSP03P20 ► GRADES K-5 NEW! CRAFT ATTACK ► AGE 5-10 Paint, draw and sculpt your way through the beauty of the desert while exploring different art techniques. Draw a succulent garden, paint a desert Everyone can be a great artist with our foolproof step-by-step process! sunset, sculpt a camel at an oasis, and create a personalized succulent Create amazing crafty projects such as a wooden picture frame, a sign. Take home a new project each week. No experience necessary! paper mache animal, clay pinch pots, and tied-dyed t-shirts. What are you waiting for? Have a Craft Attack! Bring a white t-shirt, a beverage, a Mondays Apr 20-May 11 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 nut-free snack, a bag lunch, and recess attire. Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPDSRT01P20 Mon-Thu Jul 13-16 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Mondays Apr 20-May 11 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPATAK01S20 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Knight | #YAPDSRT02P20 ATTENTION! Tuesdays Apr 21-May 12 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Knight | #YAPDSRT04P20 If attending an after school class, please send permission to school informing staff Tuesdays Apr 21-May 12 | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:45pm | $65 Prairie View E/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Knight | #YAPDSRT03P20 that your student will be staying after. Students will check in with EdVenture Club Wednesdays Apr 22-May 13 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 after school and should be picked up from Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPDSRT06P20 EdVenture Club promptly after the class ends. Wednesdays Apr 22-May 13 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Knight | #YAPDSRT05P20 Thursdays Apr 23-May 14 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | Knight | #YAPDSRT07P20 Thursdays Apr 23-May 14 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $65 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPDSRT08P20 Fridays Apr 24-May 15 | 4 sessions | 3:45-5:00pm | $65 Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 6C | Knight | #YAPDSRT09P20 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 45
YOUTH ARTS Being creative provides opportunities for trying out new ideas, and new ways of thinking and problem-solving. NEW! AMAZING AND SPARKLY CAMP OF MAGICAL CREATURES ► AGE 5-10 NEW! FUN WITH CLAY ► AGE 5-10 Join the craze for unicorns, llamas and narwhals in this creative and Do you love clay? Prepare to get messy, creative and muddy! In this amazing camp where we'll draw, paint and sculpt to create magical hands-on camp, we'll make animals, ornaments, pinch pots and even projects such as a clay llama, a unicorn horn charm, and a narwhal famous characters with all sorts of clay and dough, from Air-Dry Clay to collage, along with many other whimsical art projects. Bring a beverage, Model Magic. We'll slab, pinch, hand build, and sculpt our way through a nut-free snack, and recess attire. the week creating an exciting combination of projects. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack each day. Mon-Thu Jul 20-23 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPMGCR01S20 Mon-Thu Jul 20-23 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPFWCL01S20 Mon-Thu Jul 27-30 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPMGCR02S20 POKEMON ART FUN! ► GRADES K-5 NEW! ART-MANIA! ► AGE 5-10 Calling all Pokemon trainers and fans! You'll catch 'em all at the ultimate Pokemon art camp based on the hit animated series and movies. Are you an art maniac? In this crazy art camp, you will create amazing Explore your creative side by bringing virtual designs to life and learning projects with watercolors, pastels, clay, canvas, and more! We'll draw, how to draw, paint, collage and sculpt creatures from the world of paint, mold, and collage animals, landscapes, cupcakes, and funny Pokemon. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire. characters and feed your art obsession! Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire. Mon-Thu Aug 3-6 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $145 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPPKMN01S20 Mon-Thu Jul 27-30 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPMNIA01S20 NEW! SUPER HERO CAMP ► GRADES 1-6 NEW! BEYOND GLOW-IN-THE-DARK CAMP Get off the school bus and hop on the action bus! Paint a Spiderman ► AGE 5-10 canvas, make superhero slime, draw your favorite superheroes, sculpt an awesome project, and much more! Get messy using fun materials Bring your art to the next level using glow-in-the-dark paint, glitter, metallic such as acrylic paint to create Avengers and other superheroes. This paint, and other unique materials to make your art stand out! Create class is going to fill quickly! Sign up like you're in the ENDGAME now! astonishing art that glows in the dark, as well as awesome projects with a spark. This camp will surely light up your creativity! Great camp for Mon-Thu Jun 15-18 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 siblings. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire. Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Knight | #YAPHERO01S20 Mon-Thu Aug 3-6 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Mon-Thu Jun 22-25 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPGLOW01S20 Westwood Elem Rm A210 Door 1 | Knight | #YAPHERO02S20 NEW! FROZEN AND DISNEY PRINCESSES ART CAMP ► AGE 3.5 - 6 If you love princesses and fairies, you will love this camp! Celebrate all things magical as we create sparkly wands, paper fairies sprinkled with pixie dust, a kissable clay frog, and more! We'll also listen to music, read princess and fairy stories, use lots of glitter and sequins, and have ever-so-much princess and fairy fun! Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire. Costumes welcomed! Mon-Thu Jul 13-16 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPFRZN01S20 46 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
NEW! WATCH ME HORSE CAMP WITH WATCH ARTS YOUTH ME CREATE ► GRADES 1-6 COMEDY IMPROV - \"WHOSE LINE IS IT?\" Hay, Hay, Hay! Do you dream of horses? Whether it's a quarter horse, ► GRADES 6-8 palomino, thoroughbred, or appaloosa, you will draw and paint beautiful acrylic paintings of your favorite horse. Learn about color, design, This fun and unique class will teach you comedy and acting without a mixing, and layering. Sculpt a glittery unicorn, make unicorn slime, and script. Learn to deliver on-the-spot sketches using a variety of improv much more! Dress for a mess, because glitter and glue will be sure to techniques. These skills will help you think on your feet and handle get all over you! Quit \"horsing\" around, and sign up now! tough situations with ease. Plus, you'll laugh until your sides hurt! Mon-Thu Jul 13-16 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Tue-Thu Jul 21-23 | 3 sessions | 4:00-5:30pm | $55 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPHRSE01S20 Elk River HS Choir Rm 122 Door A | Homeward Bound Theatre #YATLINE01S20 Mon-Thu Jul 20-23 | 4 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Knight | #YAPHRSE02S20 NEW! INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION ► GRADES 7-12 NEW! WATCH ME SCRAPBOOK! WITH WATCH ME CREATE ► GRADES 1-6 Improvisation means making it up as you go. It's what jazz musicians, Drew Carey and many other performers do in their shows. But did you Create new memories while scrapping old ones! You will pull into know you can use improvisation in your daily life? Drawing from your Inspiration Station to create projects using all sorts of fun craft supplies own experiences and stories, you will learn simple improvisational to draw, paint, create your own memory book, make Glitter Slime, craft techniques that can help you build confidence in public speaking, a wooden sign, and much more! Let's get scrappy! making small talk and becoming a better listener. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. Mon-Thu Jul 13-16 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPSCRP01S20 Tue-Thu Jul 21-23 | 3 sessions | 1:00-3:00pm | $65 Elk River HS Choir Rm 122 Door A | Homeward Bound Theatre Mon-Thu Jul 20-23 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 #YATIMPR01S20 Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Knight | #YAPSCRP02S20 NEW! JUGGLING FOR BEGINNERS ► GRADES 4-8 NEW! WATCH ME SPARKLE ► GRADES 1-6 Discover the secrets of multi-object manipulation in this beginning Warning! Glitter Area Ahead! If you love glitter, llamas, and unicorns, we juggling class. Throw things! Catch things! Learn to maneuver objects in have a place for you! Sparkle as you paint a super-cute llama, sculpt a the air, on the body, and on the ground. Juggling one, two, three or more unicorn cupcake, make glitter slime, draw your own masterpiece, and objects sharpens your brain as well as your coordination. With lots of help more! Dress for a mess, because glitter and glue are sure to get on from our instructors, we promise you'll learn to juggle in just one day! you! Sign up now and sparkle all summer! Tue-Thu Jun 16-18 | 3 sessions | 5:30-7:00pm | $49 Mon-Thu Jun 15-18 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Knight | #YAPSPAR01S20 #YATJUGL01S20 Mon-Thu Jun 22-25 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 NEW! MAGIC STORYTELLING ► GRADES K-3 Westwood Elem Rm A210 Door 1 | Knight | #YAPSPAR02S20 Great stories change lives. They introduce us to giant characters, ATTENTION! exciting adventures and big dreams. Come hear tales enhanced with rib-tickling humor, balloon sculptures and slapstick comedy illusion. You Please use grade completed as of June will be inspired to develop your creative side. Satisfaction guaranteed 2020 when registering for all summer or all laughter returned! youth classes, camps and activities. Tue-Thu Jun 16-18 | 3 sessions | 3:30-5:00pm | $49 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre #YATSTRY01S20 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 47
YOUTH ARTS NEW! BEGINNING BALLET AND TAP ► AGE 5+ Drama encourages creativity, culture, communication, This class will introduce your child to basic dance concepts in a fun and patience, morals, and imagination. imaginative environment. Dancers will learn terminology and etiquette as well as basic creative movement. Motor skill development, coordination, PRAIRIE FIRE THEATRE: PINOCCHIO ► AGE 7-16 and imagination are all part of the process! Creativity is encouraged! From the Enchanted Forest of the Blue Fairy to the Isle of Fun, follow age 5-7 Pinocchio's adventures as he learns what it means to be a real boy. Wed/Thu Jun 3-25 | 8 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $45 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADBATA01S20 Mon-Sat Apr 13-18 | 4:30-8:45pm | $79 Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | #YATPNCO01P20 age 8-10 Wed/Thu Jun 3-25 | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $45 Rehearsals: Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADBBTB01S20 Monday Apr 13 | 4:30-6:30pm* Tue-Thu Apr 14-16 | 4:30-8:45pm age 10+ *Parents should plan to stay until 5pm for program information. Wed/Thu Jun 3-25 | 8 sessions | 6:45-7:35pm | $45 *Some cast members will stay until 8:30pm for rehearsal. Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADBATC01S20 Performances*: NEW! INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ ► AGE 5+ Friday Apr 17 | 7:30pm Saturday Apr 18 | 11:00am Instructor Karissa will introduce Jazz dance concepts in a fun and *A third show may be added depending on the number of participants. relaxed environment. Dancers will learn terminology and etiquette as well as basic creative movement. Motor skill development, coordination, NEW! SUMMER DRAMA CAMP - DOCTOR and imagination are all part of the process! Creativity is encouraged! DOLITTLE JUNIOR! ► GRADES 3-8 age 5-7 Doctor Dolittle Junior! tells the tale of a wacky but kind doctor who can Tuesdays Jun 16-Aug 11* | 8 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $45 talk to animals, and will take the audience on a musical journey from a Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Leistico | #YADDHHA01S20 small English village to the far corners of the world. All students receive *Not meeting Jun 30 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 age 8-10 experience. Purchase general admission tickets online for $5 per ticket. Tuesdays Jun 16-Aug 11* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $45 Limited tickets are available at the door. Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Leistico | #YADDHHB01S20 *Not meeting Jun 30 Mon-Thu Jul 13-23 | 9:00am-4:00pm | $200 Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | Palashewski | #YATDOTL01S20 age 10+ Tuesdays Jun 16-Aug 11* | 8 sessions | 6:45-7:25pm | $45 Rehearsals: Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Leistico | #YADDHHC01S20 Mon-Thu Jul 13-22 | 9:00am-4:00pm *Not meeting Jun 30 Thu Jul 23 | 10:00am-7:00pm ATTENTION! Performance: Thursday Jul 23 | 7:00 pm Dance students should wear proper dance attire: leotard with tights or a fitted top and bottom. Hair should be pulled back. 48 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
ARTS | ACADEMICS YOUTH CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS ENGINEERING FOR KIDS JR STEM CLUB SPRING SESSION 1 ► GRADES K-3 The Crescendo Music Program provides individual music lessons to students from Kindergarten through adulthood. Successfully running for Engineering is everywhere! Your student will experience four different over 25 years, we take the hassle and stress out of the student experience areas of engineering. Please send permission to school informing staff by providing all of the necessary tools for high quality lessons at a that your student will be staying after school. Student should check reasonable price. From cello to piano, beginner to advanced, we offer a in with EdVenture Club after school and should be picked up from well-rounded program for musicians at any level. Our summer program EdVenture Club promptly after the class end. consists of 10 half-hour private lessons meeting weekly from mid-June through mid-August. Music is purchased for students as lessons progress. »» Coding Unplugged: My Robotic Friends - Using a set of symbols Lessons are held in district facilities staffed with trained, background- in place of code, students will design algorithms to instruct a robot checked professionals. For additional program information and to to stack cups in different patterns. complete a interest form, visit www.isd728.org/Crescendo_Music. Lesson times will be assigned after interest form received. »» Mechanical Engineering Spinner - students create a spinner toy and focus on momentum. Mon-Thu Jun 8-Aug 20* | 10 lessons | 3:30-7:30pm | $225 Handke Center Music Room Door 5 »» Industrial Engineering Simple Machines Levers - students will *Not meeting Jun 29, 30, Jul 1, 2 explore the world of simple machines as tools. GRASP ► GRADES K-8 »» Chemical Engineering - Lava Lamp - students examine density and buoyancy while they create their own lava lamp! The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/ math skills sharp during the summer months. Students in grades K-3 Mondays Apr 20-May 11 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $99 will receive workbooks and answer sheets; students in grades 4-8 Otsego Elem Media Door 4 | Engineering for Kids STEM | #YTSSTP104P20 may choose the online program option to view and complete lessons. Students must complete lessons weekly to qualify for end-of-summer Wednesdays Apr 22-May 13 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $99 rewards. Supplies will be mailed to students or distributed at their Rogers Elem Media Door 1 | Engineering for Kids STEM | #YTSSTP103P20 school at the end of the current school year (for students choosing this option). Please order the grade that corresponds to your student's 2019- Thursdays Apr 23-May 14 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $99 2020 grade. You may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate or Hassan Elem Media Door 1 | Engineering for Kids STEM | #YTSSTP101P20 recommended by your student's teacher. Returns or exchanges may be limited. Deadline for registration is end of day on Friday, Apr 24. Fridays Apr 24-May 15 | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $99 Prairie View E/MS Media Door 1 | Engineering for Kids STEM | #YTSSTP102P20 grades K-3 The GRASP program helps students retain skills learned Jun 8-Aug 5 during the school year while they are on summer break. $39 Math Only/$39 Reading Only/$69 Math & Reading #YTGGRSP01S20 grades 4-8 Jun 8-Aug 5 $39 Math Only/$39 Reading Only/$69 Math & Reading #YTGGRS401S20 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 49
YOUTH ACADEMICS EXPERIENCE DRONES ROBOTS SOLAR ENGINEERING JUNIOR ROBOTICS - MAKE IT MOVE! INTRO TO CODING WITH SUPER HEROES ► GRADES 1-5 ► GRADES 1-3 Make it MOVE! Use LEGO™ bricks to construct a soccer goalie, boat, Create your own platform video games with your own storyline and favorite airplane and other cool things that are meant to move! Discover how superheroes. Then add challenges and levels of difficulty and share using basic STEM engineering concepts and drag-and-drop icon-based by email or post on the web to challenge your family and friends. You'll software will cause your awesome creations to block shots, weather a practice math, logic, and programming and put your video game talents fierce storm, spin their propellers and more! LEGO™ is a trademark of to work! The game will be in an animated Flash format, viewable in most the LEGO group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or internet browsers. Bring a jump drive, or files can be emailed to parents. endorse this site or program. Thursday Apr 9 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $55 Wednesdays Apr 1-22 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Tech Academy | #YTVCOSH01P20 Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSMIMO01P20 NEW! ROBOTIC BUILDERS: MIGHTY MACHINES ► GRADES K-3 Thursdays Apr 2-30* | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Parker Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League With the LEGO WeDo Robotics System, your student can build and #YTSMIMO06P20 program their own robotic creations. The LEGO Education WeDo Robotics *Not meeting Apr 9 Builder allows students to explore different robotic themes. Working in teams, students will use simple machines, program models they design Fridays Apr 3-May 1* | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $69 and create, measure time and distance, write, and more! Please bring a Zimmerman Elem Music Rm Door 6C | Youth Enrichment League snack and a drink to class. Registration deadline is May 28. #YTSMIMO03P20 *Not meeting Apr 10 Mon-Wed Jun 8-10 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $119 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Tech Academy | #YTSRBMN01S20 Mondays Apr 6-May 4* | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Twin Lakes Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League NEW! GIRLS THAT CODE ► GRADES 3-7 #YTSMIMO05P20 *Not meeting Apr 13 Learn to code in this all-girls class! Discover fundamental coding concepts while working together and supporting each other. Create a Tuesdays Apr 7-28 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 game with unique backgrounds and characters using principles of game Rogers Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League design and interactive storytelling. Registration deadline is May 28. #YTSMIMO04P20 Mon-Wed Jun 8-10 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $119 Wednesdays Apr 29-May 20 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Tech Academy | #YTSGTCO01S20 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSMIMO02P20 ATTENTION! Please use grade completed as of June 2020 when registering for all summer youth classes, camps and activities. 50 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com
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