Otsego Community Brochure Fall 2019

OTSEGO Fall 2019 community Quality educational, enrichment and recreation classes for preschool children, youth & adults in the Otsego community. www.728communityed.com 2

table of contents early childhood Featured Class: pages 2-4 NEW! SCRATCH 3.0 GAME CODING WITH NINTENDO CHARACTERS ► GRADES 3-7 Early Childhood Family Education Discovery Learning Preschool Develop your own video game using the newest version of the Scratch Little Learners • Parenting visual coding platform. Think like a programmer and learn coding concepts while creating a two-dimensional game using your favorite Nintendo characters. Your instructor will lead you through the first part of the class, youth, K-12 then give you time to customize your game! Bring a USB drive, a beverage and a snack to class. Registration deadline is Sep 26. pages 5-11 Saturdays Oct 5 & 12 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $105 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Tech Academy Staff Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics • #YTSSCRT01F19 Academics • Crescendo High School Special Interest • Aquatics • Little Learners adult pages 12-13 Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic Education • GED • English as a Second Language registration our mission page 14 To build community through citizen involvement and lifelong learning while View the Fall brochure educating, inspiring and empowering online at ALL of our learners across ISD 728. www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 1 Fall 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

etaabrlelyofcchoilndtheonotsd PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE INFANTS ► AGE BIRTH-12 MONTHS EDVENTURE CLUB PROGRAM PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE 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 EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for the children of program relaxing and informative classes are led by a Parent Educator and offer participants. This program is supervised by EdVenture Club staff discussions on development, schedules and feeding. Come for some specifically trained in Early Childhood best practices. Please note uninterrupted time with your infant and an opportunity to meet other the following important registration changes this year: parents. This is a non-separating class. Class is free, but please register. ►Program Participant Care is pre-pay only; you must pay when Thursdays Sep 26-Dec 5* | 9 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $0 scheduling care. Prairie View Elem/MS Rm A115 Door 2 | #EEINFAN03F19 ►The registration deadline is 5pm the Monday prior to the week *Not meeting Oct 17, Nov 28 care is needed. łKINłMDEERSSGYARATRETN►ENATGREY 12 MONTHS- ►Program Participant Care will be offered in blocks of time. These Calling all budding artists!! Let's explore different ways to create art. times will closely match all ECFE and Preschool class times. Sign You and your child will experience different types of art..all very messy! up for the time block that covers your class time even if there is Come dressed for fun creating; smocks will be available. additional time included before/after your class time. ►Fees are based on block times: Wednesdays Sep 25-Dec 4* | 10 sessions | 9:00-10:00am | $70 »» Blocks of time that are 2 hours or less = $3 per block Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #EEPMA3601F19 »» Block of time more than 2 hours = $5 per block *Not meeting Nov 27 HOW DO I REGISTER? Wednesdays Sep 25-Dec 4* | 10 sessions | 10:30-11:30am | $70 Complete a registration calendar—calendars can be completed up Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #EEPMA3602F19 to 2 months in advance. Deadline for registering is 5pm the Monday *Not meeting Nov 27 before the week care is needed. Registration is not available online, however you can find Participant Care registration calendars at the NATURE PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN following locations: ENTRY ►ECFE office at Handke Center. ►Hallway entry areas at each of the ECFE/Discovery Learning Dress for the elements and experience the wonder of nature. Get the full experience of our certified nature classroom by playing with our sites (Rogers Elem, Otsego Elem, Zimmerman Elem & the natural building materials, tree fort fabric, art materials, sandbox and Handke Center) more! FREE admission - no registration necessary. ►Online at www.isd728.org/EdvPPC. Mondays Sep 9-Nov 18 | 11 sessions | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Mail, drop-off, fax or email your completed calendar & payment to Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 the EdVenture Club office at the Handke Center. Wednesday Dec 11 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Care is available for classes that have the Program Participant Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 Childcare program icon next to the title or class. 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. 2 2Fall 2015 • Register online at ww7w6.37-2284c1o-3m5m20un•ityReedg.icsotemr on•lin7e63a-t24w1w-3w5.72208communityed.com • Fall 2019

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 OTSEGO AREA 3s Location Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* 8:50-11:20am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm Otsego Elementary Mon/Thur & Tue evening Tuesday Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Otsego Elementary Tue/Wed/Fri 8:50-11:20am Wed/Fri Tuesday 3 Prairie View Elem/MS Mon/Wed & Thur evening 9:00-11:30am Mon/Wed 3 Prairie View Elem/MS Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00-11:30am Thur/Fri OTSEGO AREA 4s Location Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBD 3 Otsego Elementary Mon-Fri Dates TBD 4 12:50-3:20pm Dates TBD 3 Otsego Elementary Tue-Fri 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm 3 Prairie View Elem/MS Mon-Fri 3 Prairie View Elem/MS Tue-Fri 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 $159/month $1584 $2052 $49 $122/month $309/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 $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 Fall 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL If your home or day care 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 transportation. All transportation registrations are processed by the Early Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Transportation. »» Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool students requires EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING hand to hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle SCHOOL YEAR (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 With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, to the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet busses EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning provides a quality program that at school and bring students into the building. complements the Discovery Learning Preschool curriculum and extends your child’s preschool experience. Childcare is available at most »» After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the classroom Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at designated drop-off time and location. For the 2019-20 school year, your child must be age 3 by September 1, 2019 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool »» Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be available at Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work the Discovery Learning Preschool Open House in September. best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Sliding fee scale Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not available. EXPERIENCE THIS! 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 is open at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. KNIONTDSEORGSACRATREYN►ENATGREY BIRTH- DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB RATES Otsego and Prairie View Elementary - 2019-2020 Take the scary out of bugs, snakes and bats while having Halloween fun! This is a non-scary event with pumpkin decorating, treats, 7:00-9:00am $10 activities and family fun on our Nature Explore Center! Non-scary costumes are allowed. Co-sponsored by ECFE and Friends of 11:30am-5:30pm $22 Sherburne Wildlife Refuge. Event is free, but please pre-register www/ isd728.org/ECFE-NotSoScary2019. 7:00-9:00am and 11:30am-5:30pm $28 Saturday Oct 26 | 1 session | 10:00am-1:00pm | $0 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Fall 2019 4

youth EDVENTURE CLUB ► GRADES K-5 EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS MORE THAN CHILDCARECONVENIENTFUN Fun enrichment activities and outings are offered on days that school is AFFORDABLE not in session for grades K-5. Students are divided by grade levels for the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, SAFE EdVenture Club is a unique program that combines games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. fun enrichment activities with extended hours for 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 your convenience! EdVenture Club provides a quality high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites opened. extended day experience that complements the THURSDAY OCT 17 | FUNNY, SPOOKY, SCARY school day and includes enrichment activities for Funny, spooky or scary -- which is your favorite? Perhaps all three! In this class, we’ll try a little of each throughout the day. reading and math, physical education, science, art FRIDAY OCT 18 | LET’S PLAY and more for grades K-6. Whether it’s table games or active games, we will spend the day Morning Program: playing. Maybe you’ll learn something new! Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday through Friday. A variety of games, cards, gym time, playground, and FRIDAY NOV 1 | SYMBOLS OF FALL other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to 3 times per week. Snack and juice are provided daily. Fall is different than the other seasons in so many ways. We will talk about what changes you see in the landscape around you and make Afternoon Program: some crafts that remind us of this special, colorful time of year. Students can attend after school until 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Each day includes enrichment activities as well as a snack and juice. See FRIDAY NOV 22 | SPIDERS, SNAPPERS AND SNAKES, schedule at your site for weekly activities. OH MY! REGISTRATION We will learn some fun and interesting facts about these three critters, while creating them from various craft items and supplies. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. MONDAY NOV 25 | BEST PART OF THANKSGIVING OTSEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Seeing family, playing with cousins, eating new foods, what an exciting time! Today we will try a new food, play with our friends and create 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm something to have on Thanksgiving Day. 1 day/week $16 1 day/week $18 TUESDAY NOV 26 | ONE SHARK, TWO SHARKS! 2 days/week $25 2 days/week $30 How many different kinds of sharks are there? We will explore this question by seeing, drawing and making some craft projects about 3 days/week $32 3 days/week $36 these awesome, sometimes fearsome, fish. 4 days/week $38 4 days/week $42 WEDNESDAY NOV 27 | THANKSGIVING FUN! 5 days/week $44 5 days/week $48 What are you thankful for? Join us as we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving through festive crafts and fun games. PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal 1 day/week $14 1 day/week $18 at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. 2 days/week $21 2 days/week $30 Daily Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $40/first child; $34 additional child(ren) in family. 3 days/week $27 3 days/week $36 4 days/week $34 4 days/week $42 5 days/week $38 5 days/week $48 Sibling Discount Additional students in a family profile will receive a 10% discount. 5 Fall 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth EDVENTURE CLUB-INCLEMENT WEATHER OPEN SWIM ► ALL AGES CARE/SCHOOL CANCELLED Grab your family and friends and head to the pool for some water fun! Inclement Weather Care/School Cancelled is offered from 6:30am- Play games, practice swim skills, or just splash around. Open swim 6:00pm at Hassan, Parker and Zimmerman Elementary Schools on is lifeguard-supervised for all ages. Children 6 and under who cannot days school is cancelled due to inclement weather. To be eligible to swim 20 yards must be accompanied by an adult in the water. One to attend, families must pre-register and must pre-pay for 3 days. three children age 6 or under per adult in the water. All children wearing diapers must wear swim diapers. Groups of 10+, please call ahead: 3-Day Fee: $105 first student; $93 additional student in family (763) 241-3520. Pay at the door: $5/person; $15/family (max 6 w/adult in water) EDVENTURE CLUB-INCLEMENT WEATHER Sundays Sep 8-Jan 19* | 12:00-2:00pm CARE/2-HR LATE START VandenBerge MS Pool Door M *Not meeting Oct 20, Dec 1, Dec 29 In the event of a 2-hour late start, EdVenture Club-Inclement Weather Care/2-Hour Late Start will offer morning care from 8:00-11:30am at EXPERIENCE THIS! each elementary school. To be eligible to attend, families must pre- register and pre-pay for 3 days of Inclement Weather Care/2-hour Late AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS Start or child must be already registered and paid for EdVenture Club AM care the morning of the 2-Hour Late Start. ISD 728 Community Education is proud to offer the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, which combines 3-Day Fee: $27 first student; $24 additional student in family the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety - ideal for anyone who EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION! wants to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age, level, or skill. View available lessons online at www.728communityed.com. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online for EdVenture Club- Inclement Weather Care/School Cancelled and/or Inclement Weather Care/2-hour Late Start at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. LOCATIONS EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CARE IS Otsego Elementary Prairie View Elementary/Middle School NOVEMBER 1, 2019! EDVENTURE CLUB-NON SCHOOL DAYS Otsego Elementary Prairie View Elementary/Middle School EDVENTURE CLUB-INCLEMENT WEATHERCARE Hassan, Parker and Zimmerman Elementary Schools 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Fall 2019 6

youth LADYBUG MUSIC CLASS ► AGE INFANT-5 CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS YEARS W/PARENT The Crescendo Music Program provides individual music lessons to This music class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parent(s) students from Kindergarten through adulthood. Successfully running exposes families to wonderfully eclectic music in an environment that for over 20 years, we take the hassle and stress out of the student encourages participation and silliness through singing, instruments, experience by providing all of the necessary tools for high quality dance and more! Little ones will express themselves and discover their lessons at a reasonable price. We offer a well-rounded program creativity, linking their joy and excitement for music with a connection for musicians at any level. Our school-year program consists of to their parents/caregivers. A Ladybug Music CD and digital downloads approximately 30 half-hour private lessons meeting weekly from are included with the class. Additional siblings may attend at half price; mid-September through mid-May. Music is purchased for students siblings 6 months and under are free! as lessons progress. Performance opportunities and an end of the year recital are offered to showcase student achievement. Lessons Thursdays Sep 19-Nov 7* | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm are held in district facilities staffed with trained, background-checked $99 1 child w/parent; $148.50 2 children w/parent; $198 3 children w/parent professionals. Private Lessons: $711 per school year payable in Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music Staff | #YEMLADY01F19 monthly installments of $79. Instruments tentatively available: guitar, *Not meeting Oct 17, 31 percussion, piano, strings, voice, and ukulele. For additional program information and to complete an interest form visit https://www.isd728. CMOOONKTIHESD-EKCINODREARTGINAGRTPEANRTEYN►TRYAWGE/P1A2RENT org/Crescendo_Music. Use your creativity to decorate pre-purchased sugar cookies in our Mon-Thu Sep 12-May 21* | $711 or $79/month kitchen! You and your young culinary artist will enjoy all the learning Handke Center Music Room Door 5 experiences that come with mixing colors, using different textures, *Not meeting dates will be shared at registration shapes, and more! Plus, you will be taking home cookies to share or to eat yourselves! Please indicate the number of students attending from CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION ► GRADES K-8 your household by choosing the correct fee when registering; you will provide additional student name(s) at checkout. Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods including hand-building, coil, slab and wheel throwing - techniques Saturday Dec 7 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am that guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design $15 1 child; $25 2 children; $35 3 children; $45 4 children using various glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YEECDPY01F19 functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to class. Projects will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the last class. CANVAS FUN: FALLING LEAVES ► GRADES K-5 grades K-4 Creativity exists in everyone, including you! You will create a beautiful fall Wednesdays Sep 18-Nov 20 | 10 sessions | 5:00-6:00pm | $75 landscape using acrylic paints on an 8\"x10\" stretched canvas. No painting Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYA01F19 or artistic experience is necessary! Wednesdays Dec 4-Feb 19* | 10 sessions | 5:00-6:00pm | $75 Monday Oct 7 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYA02F19 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YAPTREE01F19 *Not meeting Dec 25, Jan 1 grades 4-8 Wednesdays Sep 18-Nov 20 | 10 sessions | 6:15-7:15pm | $75 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYB01F19 Wednesdays Dec 4-Feb 19* | 10 sessions | 6:15-7:15pm | $75 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYB02F19 *Not meeting Dec 25, Jan 1 7 Fall 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth PRAIRIE FIRE THEATRE: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ► AGE 7-16 Beauty and the Beast is the tale of an unjust prince, a gypsy curse and a young girl who sees beyond appearances. Be a part of presenting this new twist on a classic tale full of adventure. Mon-Sat Nov 11-16 | 4:30-8:45pm | $89 Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | #YATPFBB01F19 Rehearsals: ENGINEERING FOR KIDS JR STEM CLUB Monday Nov 11 | 4:30-6:30pm* SESSION 1 ► GRADES K-3 Tue-Thu Nov 12-14 | 4:30-8:45pm *Parents should plan to stay until 5pm for program information. Engineering is all around us! Your student will experience how *Some cast members will stay until 8:30pm for rehearsal. engineering affects their everyday life in a new hands-on lesson each week, while also learning problem solving and critical thinking skills, and Performances*: peer collaboration. Classes include Mechanical A-Maze-ing, Coding Friday Nov 15 | 7:30pm Unplugged, Civil Engineering: Learn to Stand Firm, and Aerospace Saturday Nov 16 | 11:00am Engineering. *A third show may be added depending on the number of participants. Tuesdays Sep 24-Oct 15 | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $99 RHS MUSIC LESSONS ► RHS STUDENTS, Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Engineering for Kids STEM Staff GRADES 9-12 #YTSJRS102F19 Music lessons are available to Rogers High School music students Wednesdays Sep 25-Oct 23* | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $99 in band or choir before school, during band or choir, and after Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Engineering for Kids STEM Staff school. Please complete an interest form at www.isd728.org/RHS- #YTSJRS103F19 MusicLessons to indicate your preferred schedule and a representative *Not meeting Oct 16 from ISD 728 Community Education will be in touch with you to schedule your private, semi-private, or one-time lesson with a qualified instructor. ENGINEERING FOR KIDS JR STEM CLUB If you have any questions, please contact the RHS band or choir SESSION 2 ► GRADES K-3 directors, or the Community Education office at 763-241-3520. Lessons tentatively available for woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone), brass Engineering is all around us! Your student will experience how (trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn), percussion and voice. engineering affects their everyday life in a new hands-on lesson every week, while also learning problem solving and critical thinking skills, Thursdays Sep 12-Nov 7* | 8 sessions and peer collaboration. Classes include Electrical Engineering: Light-Up $240 Private/$120 Semi-Private/$35 One-Time Wand, Marine Engineering: Does Your Boat Float?, Coding Unplugged: Rogers HS Choir Rm Door 10 | Palmquist Algorithms Move It, and Mechanical Engineering: Swim, Scoop, Score! *Not meeting Oct 17 Wednesdays Nov 20-Dec 18* | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $99 Thursdays Nov 14-Jan 23* | 8 sessions Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Engineering for Kids STEM Staff $240 Private/$120 Semi-Private/$35 One-Time #YTSJRS203F19 Rogers HS Choir Rm Door 10 | Palmquist *Not meeting Nov 27 *Not meeting Nov 28, Dec 26, Jan 2 ATTENTION! If attending an after school class, please Thursdays Nov 21-Dec 19* | 4 sessions | 3:30-4:30pm | $99 send permission to school informing staff Prairie View Elem/MS Choir Rm 145 Door 1 Engineering for Kids STEM Staff | #YTSJRS204F19 that your student will be staying after. *Not meeting Nov 28 Students will check in with EdVenture Club after school and should be picked up from EdVenture Club promptly after the class ends. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Fall 2019 8

youth AFTER SCHOOL CRAFTIVITIES ► GRADES K-5 More than just making a craft, this series of three classes combines creating and fun activities with personal character development. Use your imagination as you explore a different value each month through inventive art. Celebrate the uniqueness in each person, explore kindness, positive decision making, and mindfulness and how important each of these are in your life every day. Parents/Guardians, please note: Please send permission to school informing staff that your student will be staying after. Students will check in with EdVenture Club after school and be picked up promptly after class from EdVenture Club. TUTORING ► GRADES K-8 Thursdays Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 5 | 3 sessions | 4:15-5:30pm | $49 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YAFCRFT08F19 ISD 728 Community Education partners with Academic All-Star Tutoring Mondays Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16 | 3 sessions | 3:30-4:45pm | $49 (AAST) to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to fit Prairie View Elem/MS Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFCRFT05F19 individual needs. Individual lessons encourage interactive learning and student success. Help your student gain confidence and take control EXPERIENCE THIS! of their academic performance in a fun, encouraging environment with trained and highly-skilled professionals. Please complete the online Tutoring Information Form at www.isd728.org/CE-Tutoring. Sep 3-Dec 31 $349-6 Sessions $495-9 Sessions $649-12 Sessions $939-18 Sessions NEW! SCRATCH 3.0 GAME CODING WITH FALL BASH ► GRADES 5-6 NINTENDO CHARACTERS ► GRADES 3-7 Join your friends for a night of games, dancing or just hanging out! Develop your own video game using the newest version of the Scratch Concessions are available, so bring some spending money. Student visual coding platform. Think like a programmer and learn coding concepts ID required at check-in. Parents, please do not drop off your child while creating a two-dimensional game using your favorite Nintendo before 6:15pm, and be at the school by 8:30pm for pick-up. Drop off characters. Your instructor will lead you through the first part of the class, and pick up at Door T. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Contact Gary then give you time to customize your game! Bring a USB drive, a beverage Pioske at [email protected]. Free admission and concession and a snack to class. Registration deadline is Sep 26. item for your student when you volunteer! This is a pre-registration only event. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov 4. Saturdays Oct 5 & 12 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $105 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Tech Academy Staff Friday Nov 8 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $5 #YTSSCRT01F19 Salk MS Commons Door T | #YVPBASH01F19 HOME ALONE ► AGE 8+ Is your child ready to be left home alone? It's a parent's responsibility to make sure children are prepared for emergency situations such as severe weather, injuries, strangers at the door, etc. This class will spend time asking \"what if\" questions, coming up with ideas for activities to avoid boredom and discussing things all home-alone children should be aware of. Saturday Dec 14 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $29 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | #YHHASHA04F19 9 Fall 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth BLIZZARD SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTION OPEN GYM ► GRADES 2-12 Open gym is a supervised recreation time for individuals to work on their Experience the ultimate in skiing, snowboarding and racing instruction skills in various sports, get a great workout and socialize with others who from beginners to experts! At seven local snowsports areas, top quality share an interest in athletics. Changes may be made to the schedule, adult instructors will teach you to improve your skiing or boarding on so always check before dropping a child off at the school. Youth under groomed runs and terrain parks! You provide your own food and gear 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. Open Gym is offered in (season-long discounts and rentals are available), they provide the rest! partnership with Rogers Parks & Recreation. Saturdays Nov-Feb* | 12 sessions OR Sundays Jan-Feb | 8 sessions Pay at the door: Bus Pick-up Location: Target (87th St NE, Otsego); times to be determined. Adult: $5/day, $40/10-day pass or $75/20-day pass *Not meeting Dec 28 Student: $4/day, $30/10-day pass or $55/20-day pass Family: $12/day, $79/10-day pass or $150/20-day pass SuperMites | grades 2-3 Saturdays Dec 7-Feb 22* | 11 sessions | $499 all ages** Sundays Jan 5-Feb 23 | 8 sessions | $449 Sundays Sep 29-May 10* | 4:00-6:00pm Make new friends with your same two instructors and small group of Rogers MS Gym Door A eight friends all day long. Learn more and more skills to conquer the hill! *Not meeting Dec 22, 29, Apr 12 **Note: Youth under 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. SuperKyds | grades 4-5 Saturdays Dec 7-Feb 22* | 11 sessions | $499 grades 9-12 and adult Sundays Jan 5-Feb 23 | 8 sessions | $449 Wednesdays Oct 2-May 13* | 7:00-9:00pm Make new friends with your same instructor and small group of ten Rogers HS Gym Door I friends all day long. Develop skills at your own level and master speed *Not meeting Nov 27, Dec 11, 25, Jan 1, Feb 12 control, bumps, and jumps! ZAP THE ACT ► GRADES 10-12 Classic | grades 5-12 Saturdays Nov 30-Feb 22* | 12 sessions | $399 ACT test scores are widely used in college admissions and scholarship Sundays Jan 5-Feb 23 | 8 sessions | $299 decisions. In this workshop, students will learn strategies for improving Explore cool trails and terrain parks with experienced instructors during in all four sub-tests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the 4.5 hours of instruction with plenty of time to free ski or ride, too! actual testing experience and get suggestions for individualized study. Seminars are designed to help students do their personal best on the Teen Sampler Program | grades 7-12 ACT. A study guide and practice test workouts are included. Students Saturdays Nov 30-Dec 21 | $199 should bring a calculator and two pencils. Can't commit to an entire season or just wanting to learn? This shortened option is for you! Mon/Tue Sep 30 & Oct 1 | 2 sessions | 3:00-5:30pm | $94 Rogers HS Media Door 10 | Doorway To College Staff | #YACZACT01F19 Team Blizzard | grades 5-12 Saturdays Nov 30-Feb 22* | 12 sessions | $549 Sundays Jan 5-Feb 23 | $449 Ski Racing or Snowboard Team instruction. Intermediate to expert skiers stir up some friendly competition as you learn strategies and tactics for racing. Apprentice Program | grades 8-12 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL RECREATION Saturdays OR Sundays | $549 OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION? Have you thought about teaching? Completing this program could take you to famous ski sites around the world! Otsego Parks & Recreation 763.235.3148 TO REGISTER: www.otsegoparksrec.com Online at www.blizzardmn.com or 763-559-EDGE (3343). Mention code: EKR19. Fees: Fees noted above are for weekly instruction and are due at time of registration. In addition, there is a weekly trip fee of approximately $70 to cover round-trip bus transportation and lift ticket. This fee is due when you confirm your attendance for the week. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Fall 2019 10

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. 7 COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS YOU DON'T KNOW WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH ABOUT BUT SHOULD ► GRADES 10-11 COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Families often know more about choosing their next appliance than »» Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of about choosing and financing their child's college education. A national experience and training. They know the most effective ways to teach expert presents insider tips that will greatly enhance your understanding students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. of the college selection process, reduce anxiety and position your child for success. This class is designed for families with college-bound »» Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. students in grades 10 and 11. »» Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law Wednesday Oct 30 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they $19 Individual/$29 Family of 2-3 can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Rogers HS Media Door 10 | College Inside Track Staff | #ANCCOL701F19 Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) »» Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT locations throughout the year. INFORMATION NIGHT Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction and Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a supervised driving or has recently received their permit? Join us for a 2-hour parent course log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends as lessons to help YOU be the best driving mentor you can be. Class is a parent class, the required number of supervised driving hours decreases free, but please register. to 40, 15 of which are nighttime hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with your student, for important information regarding Wednesday Oct 30 | 1 session | 5:30-7:00pm | $0 the Driving Log, the parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. Rogers HS Rm A108 Door 10 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN02F19 Complete Training Package: $339 Thursday Dec 12 | 1 session | 5:30-7:00pm | $0 Payment plan available: $139 due at registration, $200 by last class Rogers HS Rm A108 Door 10 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN04F19 Classroom instruction only: $100 Behind-the-Wheel training only: $280 (Call 763-241-3520 to register) Mon-Fri Oct 21-Nov 5* | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm Rogers HS Rm B103 Door 10 | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV02F19 *Not meeting Oct 24, Nov 1 Mon-Fri Dec 2-13 | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm Rogers HS Rm B103 Door 10 | Hudson | #YHDDRIV04F19 View the Fall brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 11 Fall 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS Don't be a wallflower at weddings, parties and social events! Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Hustle and Polka to music commonly played at social gatherings. Get on your feet and dance! Registration fee is per person. Wednesdays Oct 2-23 | 4 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $65 Individual Rogers MS Commons Door A | Constantine | #AFDBLRM01F19 NEW! DELICIOUS FALL DISHES FROM THE GARDEN NEW! DON'T WORRY, RETIRE HAPPY Discover how to prepare delicious dishes with produce grown in your Is Saturday the day you set aside to play golf, spend time with your own garden or purchased from your local farmers' market! Under the grandkids or enjoy your hobby? In retirement, every day can be like a guidance of gardening expert Ann Olson Bercher, you will prepare an Saturday! Will your finances allow it? Discuss the keys to living your appetizer, main dish, soup, salad and dessert. This class is offered in retirement to the fullest. Financial advisor Sam Broback will lead you partnership with Anoka-Hennepin Community Education. For specific through the book, Don't Worry, Retire Happy: 7 Steps to a Secure menu details, see the Anoka-Hennepin website at discovercommunityed. Retirement. com. Supply fee is $20, payable to the instructor at class. Monday Oct 7 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 Thursday Sep 26 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Broback | #ANIDWRH01F19 Oliver Kelley Farm Elk River | Olson Bercher | #AGCDFDG01F19 NEW! INHERITING IN HARMONY BECOMING A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Large assets such as cabins, farms and small businesses are a part Allina Hospice invites you to consider becoming a hospice volunteer! of the fabric of your family's culture. Transferring them to the next Hospice volunteers offer companionship, help with errands, provide generation can be tricky. Managing the emotional connection is just as respite time for caregivers, and other tasks. Learn how you can support important as navigating the financial and legal processes. This workshop families and patients at a very important time. Volunteers are an integral will help you start, and shape, the inheritance process. part of the Allina Hospice care team. The life you change may just be your own! This is a free class, but please register. Tuesday Oct 22 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Broback | #ANIINIH01F19 Tuesday Nov 12 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm | $0 Rogers MS Media Door A | Eldridge | #AHHBAHV02F19 FINANCE AND INVESTING ESSENTIALS FOR YOUNG ADULTS TRAVELING DISNEY Are you just starting your career? Does the thought of finance Does the thought of planning a Disney vacation overwhelm you? We management or the process of investing make your head spin? Our can help! Join us to discuss the ins and outs, the when, where, what and expert, Brianna, will lead you through the basics of finances, retirement how of planning and getting ready for the vacation of a lifetime. plans, investing, the stock market, employer plans, and insurance to help you make informed choices with your money. Wednesday Oct 9 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Zachman | #ARLDISY01F19 Tuesday Oct 8 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Rogers MS Media Door A | McClain-Mann | #ANIFIEY01F19 NEW! PREPARING FOR LONG TERM CARE: A GIFT YOUR FAMILY DESERVES Have you developed a Long Term Care strategy? This workshop will show you how to develop a strategy that can help you preserve your independence, protect your income and assets, and reassure your family about the future. Monday Nov 18 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $9 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Broback | #ANELTCG01F19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Fall 2019 12

adult FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS WORKSHOP Visualize your journey toward owning a home. Everyone's process is different. Yours could take a short time or a long time, depending on your goals, constraints, personal style, and the market in your area. Having a plan will help you achieve your goals, even if you don't end up following it exactly. Tuesday Sep 17 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNFTHB01F19 NEW! SELLING YOUR HOME H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) The iron is hot for home sellers right now! If you are considering selling Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed your home, this class will help you get the most out of it. Learn about specifically for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables current local market conditions, how to prepare your home to sell, participants to have social, recreational and educational opportunities marketing techniques, the importance of the initial list price, and real and experiences. Programs include day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, estate secrets to help you get top dollar. self-advocacy, personal care and independence, and making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to participate in any Tuesday Sep 24 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $9 of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or family Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNSYHM01F19 members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get SPECIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL PLANNING BASICS on our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. Financial planning for a loved one with special needs requires looking ADULT BASIC EDUCATION at things from a different angle. Explore the basics of planning and how it affects your ability to receive aid. Topics include investing, insurance, Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic passing along assets, guardianship and special needs trusts. skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, Job preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School Diploma. Thursday Oct 3 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #HNISNFP01F19 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) MEET JACOB OLSON Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, Jacob Olson became a listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and licensed Realtor® with transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. TheMLSonline.com in November of 2013, closing View the Fall brochure his first transaction only 6 online at weeks later. Since December of 2013, he has closed over www.728communityed.com 100 transactions, 80 of those or pick one up at your being in the past two years local school or business. alone. Jacob says he has a passion for helping people through the process of buying and selling homes. 13 Fall 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 City__________________________________________ Zip________________ adult classes; ages 15-17 »» Participants must be the correct may register if space permits. If participant is a child: age and/or grade by the first Birthdate_­ ___________________________ Age____________ Grade_______ day 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 GUARANTEE Class Title___________________________________Class #_______________ Class Date/Time____________________________________ Fee ___________ We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact Payment the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the o Check o Cash o MasterCard/VISA/Discover/AmEx E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. UCare # ______________________________________ Card #__________ -___________- ___________- ___________ Exp_________ Signature ____________________________________________CVV________ 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Fall 2019 14

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