Otsego Spring-Summer 2019 Community Booklet

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table of contents early childhood Featured Class: pages 2-4 DESTINATION MARS: ROCKETRY CAMP ► GRADES 1-4 Early Childhood Family Education Discovery Learning Preschool Ready, set, blast off! You'll make multiple rockets of varying difficulty to Little Learners • Parenting take home and watch it shoot 300 feet into the air! Using your rockets, you'll investigate basic aeronautical concepts including propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. You'll also brainstorm about travel in outer youth, K-12 space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars, and life on Mars. Mon-Fri Jul 8-12 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $189 pages 5-12 Prairie View Elem/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSMARS01S19 Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics • Academics • Crescendo High School Sell your unwanted children’s toys, clothes Special Interest • Aquatics • Little books, movies, furniture and gear! Learners SATURDAY, APRIL 27 adult 9 am-1 pm pages 13 Elk River High School Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest Vendor tags available online! Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic Vendor registration & tags available Education • GED • English as a online at www.isd728.org/ECFE-Kids-Sale Second Language our mission registration To build community through citizen page 14 involvement and lifelong learning while educating, inspiring and empowering View the spring-summer ALL of our learners across ISD 728. brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 1 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

etaabrlelyofcchoilndtheonotsd PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE łłBIRTH TO THREE ► AGE BIRTH-36 MONTHS EDVENTURE CLUB PROGRAM PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE Enjoy time with your child and be creative, engage in active play and share in circle time activities. Parenting time will be in the child's EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for the children of program classroom in a non-separating atmosphere. This class is free for participants. This program is supervised by EdVenture Club staff children under 12 months (select waived fee when registering. specifically trained in Early Childhood best practices. Please note the following important registration changes this year: Thursdays Apr 18-May 23 | 6 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $42 ►Program Participant Care is pre-pay only; you must pay when Otsego Elem Rm B120 Door 1 | #EEBIRTH04P19 scheduling care. łłTODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS ► AGE 12 ►The registration deadline is 5pm the Monday prior to the week MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY care is needed. Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a ►Program Participant Care will be offered in blocks of time. These growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss times will closely match all ECFE and Preschool class times. Sign ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun up for the time block that covers your class time even if there is and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. additional time included before/after your class time. ►Fees are based on block times: Thursdays Apr 18-May 23 | 6 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $42 »» Blocks of time that are 2 hours or less = $3 per block Otsego Elem Rm B120 Door 1 | #EETODDL10P19 »» Block of time more than 2 hours = $5 per block DROP-IN PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN HOW DO I REGISTER? ENTRY Complete a registration calendar—calendars can be completed up to 2 months in advance. Deadline for registering is 5pm the Monday Looking for something fun and interactive to do with your child? Drop in before the week care is needed. Registration is not available online, at ECFE and play in one of the ECFE rooms, gym or playground (when however you can find Participant Care registration calendars at the available). First-come, first-served; space is limited to 25 total (adults following locations: and children). Family childcare providers must meet child-to-adult ratios ►ECFE office at Handke Center. for the children they bring. ►Hallway entry areas at each of the ECFE/Discovery Learning Pay at the door: sites (Rogers Elem, Otsego Elem, Zimmerman Elem & the $2.50/child without pass Handke Center) $10/child 5-day pass ►Online at www.isd728.org/EdvPPC. Fridays Apr 26-May 31 | 9:30-11:00am Mail, drop-off, fax or email your completed calendar & payment to Otsego Elem Rm B120 Door 1 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. 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 7w6w3w-2.4712-83c5o2m0 m•uRneitgyeisdte.cr omnline• a7t6w3-w24w1.7-32582c0ommunityed.com • Spring 2019

early childhood PARENTING SOLO - THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE EVER DO ALONE ► AGE BIRTH-12 YEARS FOR DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations, If your home or day care address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - you're welcome you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together. Parents preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided will meet together for parenting support and information while young by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district transportation. children participate in early childhood activities. School-age children will Transportation registration forms will be emailed to you during meet in another classroom for activities and support. Join at any time! the spring of 2019. All transportation registrations are processed by the Early Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Mondays Sep 17-Jun 3* | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 Transportation. Handke Center Blesener Community Rm Door 5 | #ECSPARE01F18 *Not meeting Apr 1, May 27 »» Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool students requires hand to hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR (bus or van) will stop at the end of the driveway at designated SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME pick-up time and location. You or another adult must escort your student to the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet »» BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers busses at school and bring students into the building. who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement because of negative behaviors. »» After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the classroom staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at »» BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build designated drop-off time and location. positive behavior skills. »» Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be available »» BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, at the Discovery Learning Preschool Open House in September. emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not »» For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. available. »» BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING part of Wright County Family Service. SCHOOL YEAR \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning provides a quality program that »» This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at complements the Discovery Learning Preschool curriculum and extends the ECFE center. your child’s preschool experience. Childcare is available at most Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. »» Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child For the 2018-19 school year, your child must be age 3 by September 1, development, parenting and community resources. 2018 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work »» Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to »» There is no fee for home visits. attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Sliding fee scale does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Your child is escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club- Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. If you have additional questions or to get fee information about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2019-2020 school year will open May 2019 at www.isd728.org/ EdVentureClubParentPortal. 3 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

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 Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm Otsego Elementary Mon/Thur & Tue evening 8:50-11:20am Tuesday Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Otsego Elementary Tue/Wed/Fri 8:50-11:20am Wed/Fri Tuesday Prairie View Elem/MS Mon/Wed & Thur evening 9:00-11:30am Mon/Wed Prairie View Elem/MS Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00-11:30am Thur/Fri OTSEGO AREA 4s Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement Mon-Fri 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBD Location Tue-Fri 4 12:50-3:20pm Dates TBD 3 Prairie View Elem/MS 5 9:00-11:30am 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD Prairie View Elem/MS Dates TBD 3 Otsego Elementary Mon-Fri 3 Otsego Elementary 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. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 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-6. 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 Monday Apr 1 | Let’s Recycle We will learn about recycling and make some fun crafts from recycled school day and includes enrichment activities for items. reading and math, physical education, science, art Tuesday Apr 2 | Spring Up Nature makes many changes in the springtime. See what’s popping or and more for grades K-6. hopping on this fine spring day. Morning Program: Wednesday Apr 3 | Playful Puppets Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday Make some fun and silly puppets, then use them to perform in a puppet through Friday. A variety of games, cards, gym time, playground, and show you write yourself. other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to 3 times per week. Snack and juice are provided daily. Thursday Apr 4 | Trees Did you know there are more than 60,000 tree species? Learn more fun Afternoon Program: and interesting facts about trees while creating crafts along the way. Students can attend after school until 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Each day includes enrichment activities as well as a snack and juice. See Friday Apr 5 | Engineering Challenges schedule at your site for weekly activities. How much will your bridge hold? How tall will your skyscraper be before it falls? Find the answers to these questions and more when you build REGISTRATION with everyday craft items to meet these engineering challenges. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal REGISTRATION at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal OTSEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm Daily Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $40/first child; $34 additional child(ren) in family. 1 day/week $16 1 day/week $18 LOCATIONS 2 days/week $25 2 days/week $30 3 days/week $32 3 days/week $36 4 days/week $38 4 days/week $42 5 days/week $44 5 days/week $48 PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm 1 day/week $14 1 day/week $18 2 days/week $21 2 days/week $30 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 EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Additional students in a family profile will receive a 10% discount. Otsego Elementary Prairie View Elementary/Middle School EDVENTURE CLUB-NON SCHOOL DAYS Otsego Elementary Prairie View Elementary/Middle School EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER Otsego Elementary 5 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

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

youth LADYBUG MUSIC CLASS ► AGE INFANT-5 CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS YEARS W/PARENT The Crescendo Music Program, founded in 1991, provides individual This fun class exposes families to wonderfully eclectic music in an music lessons to students of all ages -- school age through adult. environment that encourages participation and silliness through singing, Successfully running for over 25 years, we take the hassle and stress instruments, dance and more! Little ones will express themselves and out of the student experience by providing all of the necessary tools for discover their creativity, linking their joy and excitement for music with a high quality lessons at a reasonable price. From recruiting instructors connection to their parents. A Ladybug Music CD and digital downloads to researching creative teaching methods, we deliver a pattern of are included with the class. Additional siblings may attend at half price; consistency and continued growth to our students. Our instructors are siblings 6 months and under are free! highly qualified through education, training and experience. They are passionate about music education and are active, lifelong learners in Tuesdays Jul 30-Sep 10* | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm their own profession. From cello to piano, beginner to advanced, we $99 Parent/1 child; $148.50 Parent/2 children; $198 Parent & 3 children offer a well-rounded wealth of talent to teach musicians at any level. Otsego Elem Music Rm Door 4 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY02S19 *Not meeting Sep 3 To foster growth, we encourage students to commit to our school year-long program; however, registration is open year-round. NEW! CUDDLY, CUTE, AND FUN TO CREATE Music is purchased for students as lessons progress. Performance ► GRADES K-5 opportunities and an end-of-the-year recital are offered to showcase student achievement. Lessons are held in district facilities staffed with Create works of art that celebrate spring! Draw a friendly hedgehog, trained, background-checked professionals. For additional program paint a baby chick, use clay to create a colorful caterpillar and more. information and to request lessons visit us online at www.isd728.org/ You don't need to be a great artist to enjoy this five-week art series. Just CrescendoMusic or call 763-241-3520. **Registration is open all year. come and create! Fee is payable in monthly payments of $79 (Sep-May). Mondays Mar 18-Apr 22 | 5 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE: Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | Knight | #YAPCDLY01P19 *Not meeting Apr 1 Guitar | Percussion | Piano | Strings | Voice | Ukulele CANVAS FUN: SUMMER EVENING ► GRADES K-5 Mon-Thu Sep 17-May 20* | $79/month** Handke Center Music Rm Door 5 Do you love to paint? Join your friends for a fun after school painting *Not meeting Mar 14, Apr 1-4, May 15 event! Create a summer sky with dragonflies on an 8\"x10\" canvas using acrylic paints. Dress for mess and artistic success! ATTENTION! Wednesday Apr 24 | 1 session | 3:30-4:30pm | $19 If attending an after school class, please Prairie View Elem/MS Art Rm Door 1 | KidzArt | #YAPSENG01P19 send permission to school informing staff Tuesday May 7 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 that your student will be staying after. Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | KidzArt | #YAPSENG05P19 Students will check in with EdVenture Club after school and should be picked up from EdVenture Club promptly after the class ends. 7 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth STEP INTO BROADWAY ► GRADES 5-8 You don't have to be 'pitch perfect\" to join this class! A professional musical director, production manager and choreographer will get you ready for being in a musical production -- acting, movement, props and costumes. You'll also work on teamwork and self-esteem building. Then we'll \"step into Broadway\" and present music from shows such as the Annie, Lion King, High School Musical, The Wiz and more for your family and friends. Mon-Thu Jul 15-18 | 4 sessions | 1:00-5:00pm | $175 Rogers HS Performing Arts Center Door 2 Homeward Bound Theatre Company | #YATBDWY01S19 NEW! SUMMER DRAMA CAMP - THE MAGICAL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS JR STEM CLUB SPRING PIED PIPER ► GRADES 3-8 SESSION 1 ► GRADES K-3 There is trouble in Hamelin Town! The village is overrun with rats and Engineering is everywhere! Your student will experience four different even the famous Kitty Cat Patrol cannot cope with the problem. Who will areas of engineering: take the mayor's offer of a great reward to rid Hamelin of its rodents? This play is faithful to the original legend of the Pied Piper, with the »» Class #1: Marine Engineering: Investigating how a sail captures the addition of new characters and songs. All students receive a part and wind and moves a sailboat forward. t-shirt. Bring a lunch, water bottle, snacks and paint clothes. Tickets sold for the performance help offset the cost of this week-long experience. »» Class #2: Civil Engineering: Examines structures as students build Purchase general admission tickets online for $5 per ticket. Limited columns. tickets are available at the door. »» Class #3: Environmental Engineering: Analyze the differences Mon-Thu Jul 8-11 | 4 sessions | $175 between reuse and recycle. Mon-Wed Jul 8-10 | 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday Jul 11 | 10:00am-7:00pm »» Class #4: Electrical Engineering: Use magnets to identify non- Rogers HS Performing Arts Center Door 2 | Palashewski | #YATMGIC02S19 magnetic objects, and examine a magnet's ability to attract and *Performance is on Thursday Jul 11 at 7:00pm. repel other magnets. Tuesdays Apr 16-May 7 | 4 sessions | 3:15-4:15pm | $99 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Engineering for Kids STEM #YTSSTP101P19 NEW! HOMEWARD BOUND THEATRE PRESENTS Wednesdays Apr 17-May 8 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $99 DOCTOR DOOLITTLE ► GRADES 4-8 Otsego Elem Media Door 4 | Engineering for Kids STEM | #YTSSTP102P19 We'll tell the story of Doctor Dolittle, a delightful animal doctor who has EXTREME ROBOTICS: EV3 BATTLEBOTS the ability to communicate with animals. This extraordinary ability leads ► GRADES 3-8 to the most exciting adventures! We'll take the audience on a journey to an enchanting world that results from the unique communication Unleash your creative energy! Work with a friend each day to construct between the many colorful \"animals\" and their wonderful friend. Please robots using the LEGO® building system and the Mindstorms EV3, the pack a meal each day. Parents should plan to stay until 4:30pm on the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO®. Build your first day of rehearsals for program information. No refunds for participant models, then experiment with programs and compete in robotic challenges who auditions, receives a part and then withdraws from the production and battles! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 16 | 13 sessions | $365 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | Homeward Bound Theatre Company Saturday May 4 | 1 session | 9:00-12:00pm | $55 #YATHBDR01S19 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Tech Academy | #YTSBATT01P19 *Not meeting Aug 2, 9 Rehearsals: Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 15* | 4:00-8:00pm Performances: Friday Aug 16 | 10:00am Friday Aug 16 | 7:00pm 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 8

youth DESTINATION MARS: ROCKETRY CAMP ► GRADES 1-4 Ready, set, blast off! You'll make multiple rockets of varying difficulty to take home and watch it shoot 300 feet into the air! Using your rockets, you'll investigate basic aeronautical concepts including propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. You'll also brainstorm about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars, and life on Mars. Mon-Fri Jul 8-12 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $189 Prairie View Elem/MS Art Rm Door 1 | Youth Enrichment League #YTSMARS01S19 GRASP ► GRADES K-8 ROBOTIC BUILDERS: ROBO-CODERS ► GRADES 2-6 The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/math skills sharp during the summer months. Students submit lessons weekly Build and code your own robotic creations! Using the LEGO® WeDo to qualify for end-of-summer rewards. Workbooks, answer sheets and Robotics System, work with your team to program and modify robotic envelopes will either be mailed to students or distributed at their school models through coding exercises and challenges. Designed by experts at the end of the current school year. Please order your student's at M.I.T., this unique robotics system teaches about simple machines, 2018-2019 grade; you may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate engineering, programming and more. LEGO® is a trademark of the or recommended by your student's teacher. Returns or exchanges are LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or limited. Deadline for registration is Apr 22. Online option available for endorse this site or program. grades 4-8. Mon-Wed Jul 15-17 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $119 Fees: Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Tech Academy | #YTSROCO01S19 $39 Math Only $39 Reading Only NEW! CAMP INVENTION®: SUPERCHARGED!™ $69 Math & Reading ► GRADES K-6 Grades K-3 | #YTGGRSP01P19 Everyone can invent! Embark on an exciting, hands-on summer Grades 4-8 | #YTGGRS401P19 adventure connecting science, technology, engineering, and innovation to real-world challenges. Learn about world-changing inventors. Think NEW! STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR ► GRADES 6-8 big as you take on challenges that inspire you to question, brainstorm and collaborate with teammates while building amazing invention Are you looking for the best way to study to increase your productivity, prototypes. Registration deadline is Jul 5. time management, and test scores? Gain new insights into a variety of topics that will give you an advantage over your peers in middle school, Mon-Fri Jul 22-26 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-3:30pm | $249 high school and college such as setting goals, taking notes, study Prairie View Elem/MS Gym Door 1 | National Inventors Hall of Fame habits, memorization tips, test-taking strategies, writing, scheduling and #YTSCINV01S19 improving reading speed. Saturday Apr 6 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm | $75 ATTENTION! Rogers MS Media Door A | Sycamore Learning Company #YTCSTDY01P19 Please use grade completed as of June 2019 when registering for all summer youth classes, camps and activities. 9 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! T3 STEM SQUAD: LOCO-MOTION! TUTORING ► GRADES K-8 ► GRADES K-3 ISD 728 Community Education partners with Academic All-Star Tutoring Go \"loco\" this summer as you tinker, brainstorm, and solve cool (AAST) to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to fit engineering challenges about things that move! You and your team will individual needs. Individual lessons encourage interactive learning and be put to the test to create the fastest catamaran, land yacht, and rocket student success. Help your student gain confidence and take control car, and have fun, fast-paced adventures! Please bring a peanut-free of their academic performance in a fun, encouraging environment with snack and a beverage each day. trained and highly-skilled professionals. Please complete the online Tutoring Information Form at www.isd728.org/CE-Tutoring. Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $149 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | TechTacToe | #YTSLOCO01S19 Jun 3-Aug 30 $349-6 Sessions STEM CAMP: SURVIVOR ISLAND ► GRADES 3-6 $649-12 Sessions $939-18 Sessions What would you do if you were stranded on an abandoned island filled with dark caves, wild animals, cold temperatures, little food, and EXPERIENCE THIS! separation from the comforts of home? Work together with your tribe members to compete against opposing tribes in specific engineering- related projects. The tribe with the most points at the end of the week will be the winners of Survivor Island! Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 Otsego Elem Media Door 4 | Engineering for Kids STEM #YTSSURV01S19 NEW! JUNIOR MINECRAFT EDU: BUILDING SPRING FLING BASH ► GRADES 5-6 CITIES ► GRADES K-3 Join your friends for a night of games, dancing or just hanging MinecraftEDU is for students who have never used Minecraft or who out! Concessions are available, so bring some spending money. are beginners to the game. Working in teams, they scout an area to ID required at check-in: 5th grade students, bring your registration build their shelters and gather the necessary resources to engineer confirmation; 6th grade students, bring your student ID. Doors new structures that will withstand an imminent catastrophe. They'll open at 6:15pm. Please pick-up students at 8:30pm. Drop off and experiment with designs and materials,and manage resources like a pick up at Door T. Volunteers are needed! Contact Becky Hanson real-world engineer, without the real-world risks. Please bring a snack at [email protected]. Free admission and concession and a beverage daily. item for your student when you volunteer! Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 Friday, Mar 22 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $5 Otsego Elem Media Door 4 | Engineering for Kids STEM Salk MS Commons Door T | #YVPFLNG01P19 #YTMMEDU01S19 Pre-registration required; registration JAVA MINECRAFT MODDING: INFINITY deadline is Monday, Mar 18. GAUNTLET ► GRADES 5-8 Minecraft meets the Avengers! Use Java programming language to create Thanos armor and a working infinity gauntlet. Alter your Minecraft world with the real stone, defeat the ender dragon with the power stone, and halve the universe using all six infinity stones, all while learning computer coding! Students should be comfortable with keyboarding and playing Minecraft. Please bring a USB drive and a snack and drink each day. Registration deadline is Jul 25. Mon-Wed Aug 5-7 | 3 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $125 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Tech Academy | #YTMGAUN01S19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 10

youth MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK ► GRADES 6-8 Track offers something for everyone! You can race, hurdle, jump or throw as part of the team. Schedule includes up to three meets per season with transportation provided for the away meets. Meets are weather-permitting and may or may not be rescheduled. Schedule will be available the first week of practice. Mon-Thu Apr 22-May 22 | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 Rogers MS Gym Door A | #YMTMSTR01P19 RHS MUSIC LESSONS ► RHS STUDENTS, GRADES 9-12 BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ Music lessons are available to Rogers High School band or choir students Are you new to babysitting or just need to polish up your skills? Gain before school, during band or choir, and after school. Please complete an the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop safe, interest form at www.isd728.org/RHS_MusicLessons and a representative fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing accidents, from ISD 728 Community Education will be in touch with you to schedule learning to care for children of various ages and taking care of yourself. your lesson(s). If you have any questions, please contact the RHS band Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to participate in the or choir directors, or the Community Education office at 763-241-3520. last 15 minutes of class. Lessons available for woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone), brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn), percussion and voice. Tuesday Jul 16 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Prairie View Elem/MS Rm 218 Door 1 | Peterson | #YHBBBST05S19 Thursdays Apr 18-Jun 6 | 8 sessions $240 Private/$120 Semi-Private/$35 Single Session Tuesday Aug 13 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Palmquist | #YAMRHAMKPS19 Prairie View Elem/MS Rm 218 Door 1 | Peterson | #YHBBBST09S19 ZAP THE ACT ► GRADES 10-12 HOME ALONE BY INSPIRING YOUNG ABILITIES ► AGE 8+ ACT test scores are widely used in college admissions and scholarship decisions. In this workshop, students will learn strategies for improving Help your child develop the confidence and knowledge needed to feel in all four sub-tests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the safe staying home alone! This workshop for children addresses several actual testing experience and get suggestions for individualized study. topics relating to being \"Home Alone\" including personal safety tips, Seminars are designed to help students do their personal best on the tricky people, basic first aid, fire safety, handling the unexpected, internet ACT. A study guide and practice test workouts are included. Students safety, gun safety, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, should bring a calculator and two pencils. and dealing with siblings as well as trust and honesty. Mon/Tue Mar 25 & 26 | 2 sessions | 6:30-9:00pm | $94 Wednesday Apr 10 | 1 session | 3:15-5:15pm | $29 Rogers HS Media Door 10 | Doorway to College | #YACZACT01W19 Prairie View Elem/MS Media Door 1 | Fairclough | #YHHHOAL01P19 PLEASE NOTE: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION? The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Otsego Parks & Recreation Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel 763.235.3148 www.otsegoparksrec.com a class you are hoping to take. 11 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth DRIVER'S EDUCATION ► AGE 15+ Are you ready to earn your driver’s permit and learn to drive? Start by completing the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the State of Minnesota in our interactive, engaging classroom. Once you have your permit, schedule Behind the Wheel training from our State-licensed and certified instructors. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of classroom instruction. WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT COMMUNITY EDUCATION? INFORMATION NIGHT »» Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class experience and training. They know the most effective ways to teach or has recently received their permit? Join us for this parent course to students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well as information to help you be the best driving mentor you can be. »» Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. »» Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) »» Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and locations throughout the year. Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction and Monday Aug 5 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $0 are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a supervised driving Rogers HS Rm A108 Door 10 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN03S19 log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends 7 COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS YOU DON'T KNOW a parent class, the required number of supervised driving hours decreases ABOUT BUT SHOULD to 40, 15 of which are nighttime hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with your student, for important information regarding Families often know more about choosing their next appliance than about the Driving Log, the parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. choosing and financing their child's college education. A national expert presents insider tips on understanding the college selection process, reducing Complete Training Package: $339 anxiety, and helping position your child for success. Learn how to avoid Payment plan available: $139 due at registration, $200 by last class mistakes, how financial aid really works, strategies to save thousands of Classroom instruction only: $100 dollars, and tips for working through the process with your teenager. This class Behind-the-Wheel training only: $280 (Call 763-241-3520 to register) is designed for families with college-bound students in grades 10 and 11. Mon-Fri Apr 29-May 10 | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm Wednesday Apr 10 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm Rogers HS Rm B103 Door 10 | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV04P19 $19 Individual/$25 Family of 2-3 Rogers MS Media Center Door A | Doorway To College Staff Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 9 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm #ANCCOL701P19 Rogers HS Rm B103 Door 10 | O'Connell | #YHDDRIV05S19 View the spring-summer brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 12

adult IRISH BEER 101 Harp, Murphy's, O'Hara's, Kilkenny...there's more to Irish beer than Guinness! Explore styles of Irish beer such as red ales and dry stouts and taste the differences in each. Sample a variety of beers and discover what the Irish have contributed to the beer world! Must be age 21 or older to attend. Sláinte! Wednesday Apr 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Drake O'Neill's Irish American Pub Otsego | Lutgen | #AGCIRBR02P19 POWER YOGA Wednesday May 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Drake O'Neill's Irish American Pub Otsego | Lutgen | #AGCIRBR03P19 Power Yoga is a dynamic Vinyasa series, meaning breath is linked to movement, and is set to music. Options are given throughout class, H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) making it ideal for anyone. Power Yoga will help you build strength, increase flexibility and find focus. Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed specifically for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables Monday Apr 15-May 20 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $35 participants to have social, recreational and educational opportunities Otsego Elementary Music Rm Door 4 | Olson | #AFYPOWR01P19 and experiences. Programs include day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, and making new friends. HE SAID, SHE SAID: BEER & WINE 101 Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to participate in any of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or family Expand your knowledge of two worlds that are closer to each other than members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or you may think. One wine enthusiast and one beer enthusiast share join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get their knowledge of each other's favorite beverages as you taste their on our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. carefully-chosen selections. Must be 21 or older to attend. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Tuesday Apr 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Lutgen | #AGCHSSS01P19 Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, Job CRAFT BEER 101 preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School Diploma. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Are you wondering what this whole craft beer scene is all about? Sample your way through a variety of craft beers and examine the subtleties of ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) each one. Learn the differences between lagers, IPAs, double IPAs, and more. Discover a new favorite! Must be age 21 or older to attend. Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. Tuesday May 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $29 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Lutgen | #AGCBEER01P19 LOCATIONS View the spring-summer brochure online at Drake O'Neill's Irish American Pub 9125 Quaday Ave NE #108, Otsego www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your POUR local school or business. 15704 90th Street NE, Otsego 13 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

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