Winter 2020 Tiger Tracks

2769 Tiger Tracks A newsletter published by Morris Area Community Education & School District #2769

2020

volume 19 | issue 2

Morris Area Community Education 153 South Columbia Avenue Morris, MN 56267 320-589-4394 www.morris.k12.mn.us

PRE-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT | PAGE 2

Marvelous Mixed Age Class

Obstacle Course

For Families with Children Birth to Age 5 » Separa ng Class

For Families with Children Birth to Age 5

Children and their parents are invited to spend time playing together while they learn. Each class will include learning stations, circle time, and a child-only class experience. During this time, children stay and play with the Early Childhood Teacher and assistant while parents go to meet with a Parent Educator to discuss topics helpful for raising young children. Classes will include informal parent discussion on topics suggested by parents during the irst class.

6 Classes—$25—COURSE NO. 6410 $8 each additional child—COURSE NO. 6410A Mondays, February 3—March 9 9:00—10:30 a.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A 6 Classes—$25—COURSE NO. 6411 $8 each additional child—COURSE NO. 6411A Mondays, March 16—April 27 No class Monday, April 13 9:00—10:30 a.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Parenting Book Study Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age by

Kids In The Kitchen For Families with Children Birth to Grade 3 It’s kids cooking night! Come spend an evening or two cooking supper together with your children. There will be an opportunity to measure, mix, stir, and bake to make food to share family style. Join us for fun, food, and fellowship! The entire family is welcome to attend! Choose from one or two of these family cooking opportunities.

Tuesday, January 14—Italian Night Tuesday, March 24—Breakfast for Supper $9 per family—COURSE NO. 6419 5:00—6:30 p.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Journey: A new class for

Richard Freed

parenting children with special needs

For Families with Children Birth to 3rd Grade

» Separa ng Class

» Separa ng Class What you almost certainly know in your heart is what science is now revealing: More than ever, our kids need us to be their guide, to help them on their journey to a happy and successful life. Parents therefore need objective, research-based information to be able to provide their kids a healthy, rewarding childhood in a digital age. In Wired Child, you will ind a common-sense guide rooted in the science of behavior and brain function to build the strong families kids need, promote their success in school, limit kids’ risk of developing a video game/ Internet addiction, and encourage their productive use of technology.

5 Classes—$20 per family—COURSE NO. 6412 Tuesdays, January 21—February 18 6:00—7:30 p.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A Book will be available in English & Spanish

All parents with children who are served by the Morris Area Early Childhood Special Education programs are invited to a class planned just for you. Meet and connect with other parents of children with unique needs and who share similar experiences of parenthood. Children will play in a relaxed environment while you enjoy learning and discussing in a group setting led by a licensed parent educator and trained special education instructor.

4 Classes—$15—COURSE NO. 6411 $5 each additional child—COURSE NO. 6411A Tuesdays, April 7—April 28 6:00—7:30 p.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

The Morris Area Elementary phy-ed teachers will help us go over, under, around and through—join us for an obstacle course made for preschoolers. Let your child test their abilities to try a variety of physical activities like walking, climbing, crawling and maintaining balance as they cross all obstacles to reach the end of the course. It’s not about the end result, but the fun of facing and conquering the obstacle course.

Tuesday, February 25 $6 per family—COURSE NO. 6415 6:00—7:30 p.m. MAES GYM

Trikes, Bikes, and Wheels For Families with Children Birth to Age 5 Does winter have your children needing to release some pent up energy? Bring in your own wheels to let them cruise the halls of the elementary school. Take a pit stop and enjoy some refreshments. Join the fun and let the good times roll!

1 Class—$6 per family—COURSE NO. 6414 Tuesday, March 3 6:00—7:30 p.m. MAES Hallways —Pod A

ECFE Family Playtimes

Labor Delivery and Beyond

» Non-Separating Class Bring the entire family and meet other parents/children, enjoy time playing and creating with your kids, and more! Special themes each week as follows:

Themes for Each Evening: February 6 —”Snow” Much Fun! February 13—”V” is for Valentine February 20—Balls, Bubbles, & Books February 27—Digging Dinosaurs March 5—Sensory Sensations March 12—Art Exploration 6 Classes —Thursday Evenings February 6— March 12 4:30—6:00 p.m. MACE ECFE Rooms—Pod A No registration or fee, come when you can!

Drop in and Play For Families with Children Birth to Age 5 » Non-Separating Class This is the perfect class to come experience fun learning activities with other parents and children. Parents and children will enjoy a variety of creative learning activities and a circle time of songs and movement. Activities will include creative art, science, movement, reading, sensory play and more! An early childhood educator will be available to help you guide your children’s activities. A parent educator will be available to discuss any parenting concerns or answer questions during the time when you and your child are playing together. Parents and children do not separate for this class.

Friday Morning Fun For Families with Children Birth to Age 5 » Separa ng Class Come join us Friday mornings in spring. First, you can engage with your child in age appropriate activities that encourage their overall development. Expect singing, dancing, art, and more in this exciting way to end your week! Then, parents will have the chance to share information and support in parent discussions on topics of their choosing.

4 Classes—$12 —COURSE NO. 6417 $4 each additional child—COURSE NO. 6417A Fridays, April 3—May 1 No Class on April 10 9:00—10:30 a.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Expecting a baby? This class will provide information about stages of labor, labor techniques, comfort measures, fetal development, child development, parenting and more. The irst three classes meet at Stevens Community Medical Center , the forth is at the Stevens County Ambulance Garage, and the last class is at the ECFE parent room at Morris Area Elementary.

Call Diane Strobel at 320-585-2237 for more information or register online.

Upcoming Classes: 5 Classes—$35—COURSE NO. 6420A Mondays, January 13 —February 10 6:30—8:30 p.m.

5 Classes—$35—COURSE NO. 6420B Mondays, April 13 — May 11 6:30—8:30 p.m.

3 and 4 Years Old Pre-K Classes Kindergarten Eligible Fall 2020 x x x x

Children must be toilet trained to attend any Pre-K/SR classes First payment due with registration Future payments will be processed on the 1st of each month —a credit/debit card is required for payment plan There will be a $50 cancellation fee if you choose to withdraw your child from a class

Enrollment requirement : A copy of child’s birth certi icate , current immunization records, & registration form—registration will be complete when all 3 papers are received with payment.

4 Classes—$10 —COURSE NO. 6413 $4 each additional child—COURSE NO. 6413A Fridays, February 7 — February 28 9:00—10:15 a.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

» Separating Class: Child and caregiver will separate for half of the class.

Tuesday

Thursday

8:00 – 11:00 Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday (Jan 7 —May 14) 2 days a week #4401 5 Payments: $88

8:00 – 11:00 Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday (Jan 7 —May 14) 2 days a week

12:00 – 3:00 Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday (Jan 7—May 14) 2 days a week #4402 5 Payments: $88

12:00 – 3:00 Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday (Jan 7—May 14) 2 days a week

See Tuesday for fee information.

See Tuesday for fee information.

» Non-Separating Class: Child and caregiver will stay together for the entire class.

PRE-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT | PAGE 3

Explore S’more Classes For ages 3, 4, and 5 + Potty Trained

Building Brains with Boxes and Blocks

Mini Doodlers

“NATURE”ly Curious

In this class, outdoor activities will encourage Let the artist in your child be unleashed to curiosity, increase communication, and This class will be a “block” buster for students explode through a variety of creative writing, promote teamwork in children. Play is largely a as they are encouraged not only to think drawing, painting, and other art mediums. social experience, pushing kids to explore their outside the box but inside, upside, downside, Early childhood art instruction helps children emotional skills while improving overall and through the box! Boxes and blocks will be develop essential skills like problem solving development. Children will embrace their used for experimenting and investigating; as an and working in groups. They will build selfcreativity and critical thinking skills. The goal art material, engineering devices, as well as con idence as they are encouraged to take risks of the class will be to engage student’s curiosity, math and science opportunities. No box or and explore their own creativity. Children will make connections, and to thrive in nature. All block is too big or small to stimulate the experiment with textures, colors, shapes, and of which leads to a great deal of sustained, imagination and creativity center of your child’s size. Children will learn to make choices about brain and body boosting play in the great brain. materials and techniques to create unique outdoors!

Join this class and let the learning begin! masterpieces!

4 Classes—$32—COURSE NO. 4315 Fridays, January 10— January 31 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

4 Classes—$32—COURSE NO. 4317 Fridays, February 7—February 28 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

4 Classes—$32—COURSE NO. 4319 Fridays, April 3—May 1 NO CLASS—April 10 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

When I Grow Up...

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s never too early to consider the possibilities that exist in life. Would you like to be a ire ighter, police of icer, baker, teacher, construction worker, doctor, mail carrier, dentist, etc.? Young children thrive on pretend play, they love to dress up and act out real life situations through dramatic play. When kids engage in pretend play they are developing critical skills across all learning domains. Through fun activities, crafts, and songs, children will learn about the endless possibilities of what they can be when they grow up!

4 Classes—$32 —COURSE NO. 4316 Mondays, February 3—February 24 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Big Friends, Little Friends Children bene it from positive role models to help shape how they relate in school and build relationships. Many good character qualities cannot be taught, they need to be experienced, which is why positive role models are extremely important. Pre-K students can learn from interacting with the examples of older students who have positive qualities and are a good in luence on others. In this class the PreK students will collaborate each week with a different upper level class to work together on projects and activities.

4 Classes—$32—COURSE NO. 4318 Mondays, March 2—March 23 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Think of spring and picture budding plants and lowers beginning to bloom after the long winter. Gardening is the perfect way to incorporate learning from many disciplines.

Your child will have the chance to investigate the building blocks of chemistry, botany, geology, and biology. In this class, students will consider all types of growing things, including large plants such as trees, and smaller plants such as grass and lowers. We will learn about the world of gardening by planting our own seeds and watching them progress. Join us for these interactive experiences that will bring science to life!

4 Classes—$32—COURSE NO. 4320 Mondays, March 30—April 27 NO CLASS—April 13 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

ECFE CLASSES | PAGE 4

Winter 2020 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Thursday Night Classes

Drop in and Play 4 Classes—$10 COURSE NO. 6413 $4 each additional child COURSE NO. 6413A

Tuesday Night Classes Marvelous Mixed Age Class 6 Classes—$25—COURSE NO. 6410 $8 each additional child COURSE NO. 6410A Mondays, February 3 —March 9 9:00—10:30 a.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

When I grow up . . .

4 Classes—$32 COURSE NO. 4316 Mondays, February 3 —February 24 12:00—3:00 p.m.

Kids in the Kitchen 1 Class—$9 per family Italian Night Birth to 3rd Grade COURSE NO. 6419 Tuesday, January 14 5:00—6:30 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Parenting Book Study Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age by Richard Freed 5 Classes—$20/family Birth to 3rd Grade COURSE NO. 6415 Tuesday, January 21—February 18 6:00—7:30 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A Obstacle Course 1 Class—$6 COURSE NO. 6414 Tuesday, February 25th 6:00—7:30 p.m.

MAES North Gym

Fridays, February 7— February 28

9:00—10:15 a.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

ECFE Family Playtimes Every Thursday Evening February 6— March 12 4:30—6:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

February Family Playtimes 2/6 —”Snow” Much Fun! 2/13 —”V” is for Valentine 2/20 — Balls, Bubbles, & Books 2/27 — Digging Dinosaurs

Building Brains with Boxes and Blocks 4 Classes—$32 COURSE NO. 4315 Fridays, Jan.10 — Jan. 31 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A Mini Doodlers 4 Classes—$32 COURSE NO. 4315 Fridays, Feb. 7—Feb. 28 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A Friday Night Classes Family Fun Night “Sweetheart Dance” No Charge Feb 28 6:00—7:30 p.m. MAES Gym

Spring 2020 Monday Marvelous Mixed Age Class 6 Classes—$25 COURSE NO. 6411 $8 each additional child COURSE NO. 6411A Mondays, March 16 —April 27 No Class April 13 9:00—10:30 a.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A Big Friends, Little Friends 4 Classes—$32 COURSE NO. 4318 Mondays, March 2 — March 23 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

How Does Your Garden Grow??

4 Classes—$32 COURSE NO. 4320 Mondays, March 30 — April 27 No Class—April 13 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Thursday Night Classes

Friday Morning Fun 4 Classes—$12 COURSE NO. 6417 $4 each additional child COURSE NO. 6417A

Tuesday Night Classes Trikes, Bikes, & Wheels 1 Class—$6 COURSE NO. 6414

Fridays, April 3—May 1 No Class—April 10 9:00—10:30 a.m. MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Tuesday, March 3 6:00—7:30 p.m.

MAES Elementary Hallways

“Movie Night” No Charge Tuesday, March 17 5:45—7:30 p.m. MAES Gym

Kids in the Kitchen 1 Class—$9 per family Breakfast for Supper Birth to 3rd Grade COURSE NO. 6419

ECFE Family Playtimes Every Thursday Evening February 6—March12 4:30—6:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

March Family Playtimes 3/5: Sensory Sensations 3/12: Art Exploration

Tuesday, March 24 5:00—6:30 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Journey: A new class for parenting children with special needs 4 Classes—$15 COURSE NO. $5 each additional child COURSE NO. Tuesdays, April 7 —April 28 6:00—7:30 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

Morris Area Pre-K Spring Program Thursday, April 30th Morris Area Concert Hall 6:30 to7:00 All welcome to attend!

“NATURE”ly Curious 4 Classes—$32 COURSE NO. 4319 Fridays, April 3—May 1 No Class—April 10 12:00—3:00 p.m.

MAES ECFE Rooms—Pod A

FAMILY ENRICHMENT | PAGE 5

Stevens County Early Childhood Initiative

Family Fun Nights For Families with Children Birth to Grade 6

Kindergarten Registra on Day Friday, March 6

Sweetheart Dance Bring your favorite sweethearts—the more the merrier—to dance, bop and groove the night away. No cost to attend, refreshments will be served. DJ Tom Schott will be there with a wide variety of music to get you on the dance loor.

Friday, February 28th 6:00—7:30 p.m.

Morris Area Elementary Gym

Movie Night Bring your blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, etc. to make yourself comfortable on the gym loor to watch a movie together. No cost to attend, popcorn and water will be served, and puffcorn for the little ones! The movie title will be selected closer to the date—be looking for more information!

Tuesday, March 17 5:45—7:30 p.m. Movie will start at 6:00!

Morris Area Elementary Gym

If your child is eligible for Kindergarten in 2020, mark your calendar for Kindergarten Registration Day at Morris Area Elementary School!

You will discover more about the kindergarten curriculum, school programs available for your child, the ins and outs of school life, meet staff, have questions answered, and your child will have the chance to explore a kindergarten classroom.

Information packets will arrive sometime mid February. If you are new to the school district or have recently changed your address, please contact Diane Strobel at 320-585-2237 or e-mail her at dstrobel@morris.k12.mn.us with updates to ensure you receive the necessary information!

Pizza Ranch Tip Night Fund Raiser Morris Area Pre-Kindergarten/ECFE staff will be at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 to help you with all your dinning needs. Come in for supper and enjoy visiting not only with the Pre-K/ECFE staff but with a special visitor from the North Pole. Santa’s coming to Pizza Ranch! Part of the proceeds and tips from that evening will be donated to the Morris Area Pre-K/ECFE program to be used for the purchase of new equipment and toys for the program.

Hope to see you there!

Our pre-kindergarten program is Parent Aware approved with a four star rating! Openings available in some Pre-K classes. Call Diane Strobel at 585-2237 if interested.

Pathway II Recipient Enhanced programs with a Spanish Language and Cultural Specialist x Expanded Explore S’more classes with time added + reduced class fee

x

Early Childhood Screening

Look What I Can Do! Free Developmental Screening Ages 0—2 years, 11 months

WHEN Tuesday, March 31st 3:30—7:00 p.m.

WHERE Morris Area Elementary School, ECFE/SR Pod

WHAT WILL MY CHILD BE SCREENED FOR Personal and social skills, large/small muscle skills , vision and hearing, self-help skills, speech/language skills, immunization

HOW TO TAKE PART IN THIS FREE SCREENING Registration is required, and can be done by calling Diane Strobel at 320-585-2237. Deadline for registrations is Friday, March 27th. Each appointment will take approximately one hour.

SPONSORED BY: Morris Area Childcare Center, Horizon Public Health, Head Start, and Morris ECFE/SR

Child Care Provider Day Morris Area Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) Open to all Providers in Stevens County Monday, May 4 9:00—10:30 a.m.

No cost to attend This class provides a time for children to play in OLE. No prepared lessons or learning objectives will take place; only the natural learning that comes through play and discoveries. Meet in the foyer at the Morris Area Elementary School that morning and sign in at the Community Education of ice.

In case of bad weather, the event may be cancelled. Listen to KMRS/KKOK radio station or call Diane Strobel to pre-register at 320585-2237 or email dstrobel@morris.k12.mn.us.

For Parents/Guardians of 3 to 4 year old children (See below for a change in the screening process for the Morris Area School District) Early Childhood Screening for the Morris Area School District will be done by the Midwest Special Education Cooperative. Three times a year, a screening day will be set and children between 3 & 4 years of age listed on the Morris Area School Census will automatically receive a letter inviting parents and children to participate in an early childhood screening. Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how children are developing. For more information contact Diane Strobel at 320-585-2237 or dstrobel@morris.k12.mn.us.

Call Morris Area Schools if: · You are new to the Morris Area School District with children birth to age 5 · Your child is almost four and has NOT been screened · You have developmental concerns about a child birth to age 5 · You want more information about the screening process · Your child will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020 and has NOT been screened

Register for the School Census You matter to us! The school census is a list of students from birth to school age. It is used to inform parents about opportunities that their child needs to be ready to enter school when they turn ive years of age. Noti ications for events and programs such as early childhood screening, prekindergarten opportunities, special events, family nights, kindergarten registration, etc. will be mailed to families based on the census data. If you have just had a new baby, recently moved into the school district, have recently changed your address, or want to make sure your children are on the birth to 5 census, please contact Diane Strobel by calling 320-585-2237 or e-mail her at dstrobel@morris.k12.mn.us.

Child Care Provider Child Classes Monday, May 18 9:15—10:45 a.m.

Location?

Space is limited, so register early.

Call Diane Strobel to register, 320585-2237. Class is free, but you must provide transportation to and from class. A 1 hour Training Certi icate will be given to providers attending. Sponsored by the Stevens County Early Childhood Initiative (ECI)

Morris Area Pre-Kindergarten S n Pro r Family and friends are invited to a short program of songs put on by the Morris Area Pre-K classes on Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Morris Area Elementary Concert Hall.

SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE | PAGE 6

S ho A C h i l d c a r e Your child must be pre-registered with all necessary forms and fees paid before they can attend Zone, Late Start Wednesdays, and/or Extended Zone. To attend, your child must be in grades Kindergarten—6. Registration forms are available online or at the Morris Area Community Education of ice. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michele Hickman at 320-585-2231 or mhickman@morris.k12.mn.us. Limited partial scholarships are available.

Important Dates

Zone After School Program

12/11: 2 Hour Late Start

Michele Hickman, Coordinator

12/13: Last Day of 2019 Zone The Zone After School Program is a multi-faceted school age childcare program that operates during the academic school year. We offer healthy snacks, wellness activities, and homework time with college tutors every day.

The Zone program is operated in collaboration with Morris Area Elementary School, Morris Area Community Education, and the University of Minnesota Morris TREC program.

12/23—1/20: No Zone 1/21: Zone Resumes 1/22: 2 Hour Late Start 2/12: 2 Hour Late Start

The primary purpose of the Zone program is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for students after school. With guidance from the Zone coordinator, classroom teachers, and parents, the Zone staff provide a structured yet lexible environment where students are able to work on targeted concepts, complete their homework, hang out with friends, and also explore other recreation and enrichment activities and interests. All activities provided will be age/skill level appropriate.

3/16 and 3/17: No Zone

There is a charge of $5.00 a day to attend. You must be pre-registered and have money on your Zone account before your child can start attending. Zone punches may be purchased in increments of $5.00, or in the packages listed below. These packages may also be purchased online.

4/15: Early Dismissal

3/27: No Zone 4/10: No Zone 4/13: No Zone

5/13: 2 Hour Late Start 5/25: No Zone 5/29: Last Day of Zone

5 punches—$25—COURSE NO. 1511 10 punches—$50—COURSE NO. 1512 20 punches—$100—COURSE NO. 1513 40 punches—$200—COURSE NO. 1514

Late Start Wednesdays Grades K—6

Extended Zone On early dismissal days, students can attend Zone from 12:30—5:00 p.m.

During this time, students will play outside, work on their homework, hang out with their friends, and enjoy free time. Please pre-register with appropriate Zone materials.

12:30—5:00 p.m. Elementary Cafeteria $10 OR 2 Zone Punches

3/18: Early Dismissal

March 18, April 15

On 2 hour late start days, you are invited to hang out before school starts! During the scheduled late start, you can go outside, play in the gym, play games, and even complete homework. You may also have breakfast when you arrive—it will be charged to their lunch account. Please pre-register with appropriate Zone materials.

8:00—10:00 a.m. Elementary Cafeteria $5 per child/per time OR 1 Zone Punch

December 11, January 22 February 12, May 13

Summer Sizzle Michele Hickman, Coordinator Grades K—6 Completed Explore a summer of hands-on interactive fun with recreation and enrichment topics that feature active participation and imagination. Summer Sizzle combines approximately three hours of academic enrichment a day, introducing the fascinating worlds of reading and literacy, technology, math, and science in a format that focuses on fun. The rest of the day is spent playing sports or games, swimming, creative enrichment, and exploring the many facets of the Morris community, resulting in a great, well-rounded experience.

One day a week will be spent on a Summer Sizzle ield trip or participating in a special event! These events will be communicated with families ahead of time.

Afternoons at Summer Sizzle will include approximately two hours of water play and swimming 3 days a week at the Regional Fitness Center.

Camp Alpha 2020 | Sunday, June 21—24 S S R

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Kevin Pope, Camp Director Grades 4—8 Completed Suit up for the ultimate space science mission, launching in 3, 2, 1—CAMP ALPHA 2020!

Explore the world of space, principles of light, air powered and solid fuel powered rockets, and construct your own rocket to launch sky high at the end of camp. Do you accept this mission? Meet you at the station, this summer 2020.

Scholarship Opportunities In partnership with The Klick Foundation of Glenwood, Minnesota, Camp Alpha is pleased to have two fantastic scholarship opportunities for youth participating in the Camp Alpha program: Camp Alpha Scholarships, and University Scholarships.

Camp Alpha Scholarships This is a need based scholarship to attend Camp Alpha. Fill out the scholarship form on our website and let the Klick Foundation consider helping offset the costs of camp attendance.

University Scholarships All Camp Alpha participants are eligible to receive university scholarship funding through the Klick Foundation, in partnership with the University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering. The Klick Foundation scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $28,000 over the course of four years, plus laptop assistance and internship opportunities.

Graduate study scholarships are also available for eligible applicants. For more information or to apply, please visit www.KlickFoundation.org

YOUTH ENRICHMENT | PAGE 7

Fishing the Midwest

Build a Birdhouse

Grades 4 and Up Instructor and Pro-Angler, Mike Frisch

Grades K—6 + Adult

Tie your own ishing knot and rig, use a slip-bobber, ind those ish, and catch’em! Pro-angler, Mike Frisch has 2.5 hours of tips and tricks to share about lakes and what it takes to get out on the water and reel in the big one. A rod and reel, tackle box and tackle, a Bass Pro Shops $10 gift card, a School of Fish workbook, and more will be yours to add to your ishing gear. You may bring an adult with you at no additional cost (sharing one equipment pack). Thanks to a generous donation from the Donnelly Rod & Gun Club, this $50+ value class will be $30 for the irst 25 students registered!

1 Session—$30/$50 Monday, April 27 3:30—6:00 p.m. MAHS Cafeteria COURSE NO. 1455

Cupcake Decorating Instructor, Deb Olson All Ages—Make it an Adult + Child Event Cupcake decorating is the perfect combination of sweet treats and art.

Invite your mom, dad, son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandma, grandpa, or special friend to learn decorating techniques while making the sweetest memories and yummiest treats. One dozen freshly decorated cupcakes will make their way home with you to share with your friends and family!

1 Session—$29 per person or $45 per pair Monday, February 3 5:30—7:30 p.m. MAES Cafeteria COURSE NO. 2230

Early spring is the perfect time to build a birdhouse. Your neighborhood wrens will thank you as they ind a new nesting spot in your own backyard that you built! Please bring an adult to help in the workshop.

1 Session—$14 ($9 if registered before April 11) Saturday, April 18 10:00—11:30 a.m. WCROC Farm Shop COURSE NO. 2022

Let’s Lego Grades K—6 Cars, boats, houses, and more! You can build it all while using our extravagant Legos Express collection. Free build and Lego challenges will help raise your Lego game, creating a new project each session.

2 Sessions—$14 ($9 if registered before March 9) March 16, 17 3:30—4:30 p.m. MAES Cafeteria COURSE NO. 1466B

Magic: the Gathering

Entres Nous Teaches You

Instructor, Tino Harris Grades 6—12

Coordinators, Lisa Bevevino, Sarah Buchanan & UMM French Students Grades K—8

Do your friends play Magic: the Gathering? Would you like to join in?

Explore the game as instructor Tino Harris guides you through the most important aspects of the game including the basics of game play followed by one-on-one game practice. Two decks will be yours to keep as you continue your practice and fun at home, compliments of John’s Total Entertainment.

Discover and learn the French language and culture through craft projects, games, songs, and fun! Lessons are tailored to three age groups, and will discuss colors, numbers, school, family, friends, and the world around you. Please register by February 22.

2 Sessions—$14 ($9 if registered before December 30) Monday, January 6 Monday, February 3 6:30—8:00 p.m. MAES Room C100 COURSE NO. 1448

ACT Prep Earning a 21 on your ACT can greatly improve your chances of earning scholarships for college! Most colleges also require a minimum score for admission. Reduce test anxiety as you gain irsthand experiences with the format and content of the ACT Test. Over six nights, you will learn test-taking strategies, review each of the four content areas, and take a full length test simulation. Each of the following three Morris Area High School teachers will give you the edge you need to succeed on the ACT Test.

5 Sessions—No cost!

March 2—6, 3:30—5:00 p.m. MAES Cafeteria COURSE NO. 2601

Online Firearm Safety Class Go to the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) education/safety tab and follow the link to HunterCourse.com. You must have completed the online course and printed your voucher before attending the exam/class and ield day. Both of these will be held in late April—be watching for speci ic dates. These classes are offered only once per calendar year in Stevens County. You must be 11 years old to attend the class. Receiving this safety certi ication meets your requirement for obtaining a hunting license. Kids 11 and under can participate in hunting with a parent but may need to have a license. See the DNR website for details.

Personal Watercraft Operator Age Restrictions Personal watercraft (PWC) are sometimes known as Jet Skis, Wave Runners or Sea Doos. Personal watercraft is de ined by law as a motorboat that is powered by an inboard motor powering a water jet pump, or by an outboard or propeller-driven motor designed to be operated by a person(s) sitting, standing, or kneeling on the craft, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside a motorboat.

Less than 13 Years Old

Ms. Mumm—Language Arts

May not operate, even with an adult on board

Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3 7:00—8:30 p.m. MAHS Room 119

13 Years Old

Mr. Pope—Science Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12 7:00—8:30 p.m. MAHS Room 142

Mr. Fragodt—Math Tuesday, March 17 and Monday, March 23 7:00—8:30 p.m. MAHS Room 117 6 Sessions—$44—COURSE NO. 1417 The registration fee covers all SIX review sessions. You may attend all or just some of the sessions; however, the fee of $44 remains the same.

Must either have someone at least 21 on board OR a watercraft operator’s permit and can be in continuous visual observation by someone at least 21.

14—17 Years Old Must either have a watercraft operator’s permit OR someone at least 21 on board.

SUPPORT LCM-Morris YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT MAKES CAMPUS MINISTRY HAPPEN!

Lutheran Campus Ministry-Morris is an instrumental presence on the University of Minnesota, Morris campus, and in students’ lives. It occupies a unique place, particular in its commitment to Jesus Christ, and still open to the doubter, the seeker, and those on the margins of the campus. Rooted in grace, the community of LCM-Morris lives out its faith through curiosity, hospitality, integrity, service and justice.

As our ministry grows on campus, so does our ability to extend God’s love and care to the broader community, and provide opportunities for students to serve as leaders among their peers and in the community.

You may contribute a one-time or monthly gift by sending a check to: LCM-MORRIS | 110 COLUMBIA AVE | Morris MN 56267 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE: Employer Match – Go to our website to find out if your employer provides matching gifts to non-profits.

Designate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Lutheran Campus Ministry Morris.

Make a planned gift or a contribution to our endowment or put us in your will. Please contact Office Manager Amanda for more information ummlcm@morris.umn.edu

Phone: 320-589-4554 FB: www.facebook.com/lutherancampusministrymorris

E-mail: ummlcm@morris.umn.edu Website: www.lutherancampusministrymorris.org

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Cougar Volleyball Camp UMM Volleyball Team Grades K—6

Little Shooters Basketball Dribble down the court, pass to your partner, shoot the basket and score! Join your friends at the gym for basketball fun and games where you’re sure to be a slam dunk.

Preschool Team Adult/Child Program Ages 4 and 5 (Kindergarten Eligible Fall 2020) Take the court with your favorite grown up to shoot some hoops and get to know the game of basketball together.

6 Sessions—$30 ($25 if registered before January 9) Wednesdays, January 15—February 19 5:45—6:45 p.m. Tiger Center COURSE NO. 1670 Kindergarten Team Join your fellow kindergarten teammates to boost your basketball skills.

6 Sessions—$30 ($25 if registered before January 9) Wednesdays, January 15—February 19 5:45—6:45 p.m. Tiger Center COURSE NO. 1671

Serving up a camp full of volleyball fundamentals lead by the University of Minnesota Morris Cougars!

Perfect your pass, dig up some defense, and improve your entire volleyball skill set on the court with your friends and teammates.

Grades K—2 3 Sessions—$20 ($15 if registered before April 13) April 20, 21, 22 3:30—4:30 p.m. MAHS Gym COURSE 1680A Grades 3—6 3 Sessions—$24 ($19 if registered before April 20) April 27, 28, 29 3:30—5:00 p.m. MAHS Gym COURSE NO. 1680B

Flag Football Head Coach Kevin Pope & Tiger Football Team Grades 2—6 Down, set, hike! Join the Varsity Tigers to focus on the football fundamentals of throwing and catching the perfect pass, offense possession, and team defense.

4 Sessions—Tuesdays and Thursdays April 21, 23, 28, 30 3:20—4:30 p.m. North Side of MAES Have a Jersey $24 ($19 if registered before April 16) COURSE NO. 1645 Need a Jersey $40 ($35 if registered before April 16) COURSE NO. 1645A

Tae Kwon Do Tim Bormann, Allen Monroe, Steve Just Age 6 through Adults Master the basic stances, kicks, and blocks of Tae Kwon Do, the ancient art of hand and foot ighting in Korea. We are offering a 50% discount for the third family member enrolled. For more information, call Tim Bormann at 589-2020, Allen Monroe at 5894137, or Steve Just at 287-1519.

Winter Session 9 Weeks—$59—COURSE NO. 1410 Mondays, January 6—March 9 No class January 20 7:00—8:00 p.m. MAHS Practice Gym Spring Session 9 Weeks—$59—COURSE NO. 1411 Mondays, March 16—May 18 No class April 13 7:00—8:00 p.m. MAHS Practice Gym

Tiny Tumblers

Pre-Team Aerials

Michele Hickman Ages 3—5 (Preschool)

MACA Coaching Staff Grades K—6 + Placement by Staff

Energize every muscle and maximize your movement while exploring the sport of gymnastics. Run, jump, and tumble your way to fun!

These pre-team classes are aimed at providing the progressing gymnast more challenging skills. Focus lies in the continual improvement of skill achievement such as true vaulting with the table, a kip on bars, and both front and back handsprings on loor. Putting skills into sequences also becomes a new objective for the athlete.

4 Sessions—$35 ($30 if registered before December 30) Mondays, January 6, 13, 27, February 3 MAHS Practice Gym

Tiny Tumblers I (3—4 Preschool) 6:15—7:00 p.m. COURSE NO. 1693A

Tiny Tumblers II (4—5 Preschool, Kindergarten Eligible 2020)

6 Sessions—$77 ($72 if registered before February 3) Probable dates and times: February 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 5:45—7:15 p.m. MAHS Practice Gym COURSE NO. 1653A

7:00—7:45 p.m. COURSE NO. 1693B

Pre-Team Twisters

Elementary Gymnastics

MACA Coaching Staff Grades K—6 + Placement by Staff

MACA Coaching Staff Grades K—6 Anyone new signing up, please sign up for Rollers. On the irst day of class, the coach will determine a level that is best for your child.

7 Sessions—$61 ($56 if registered before February 10) Probable dates: February 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27 MAHS Practice Gym

Rollers— COURSE NO. 1600A This level is for the beginner who has little or no experience.

Students will learn basic loor and beam skills and will also have the chance to use the springboard. They will be learning cartwheels, backbends and touch on round offs and walkovers.

Tiger Gymnastics Winter Camp Clinics Grades K—6 Join the MACA Tiger gymnasts and coaches to work on and advance your gymnastics skills at our Saturday clinics.

A snack will be provided each session.

3 Clinic Dates Saturdays, January 18, 25, February 1 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. MAHS Practice Gym

$16/Session Payable at the door to MACA Gymnastics in fundraising efforts for their program.

Please register with Mr. Oberg at 320-287-0157 or toberg@morris.k12.mn.us

These pre-team classes are aimed at providing the progressing gymnast more challenging skills. Focus lies in the continual improvement of skill achievement such as true vaulting with the table, a kip on bars, and both front and back handsprings on loor. Putting skills into sequences also becomes a new objective for the athlete.

6 Sessions—$77 ($72 if registered before February 4) Probable dates and times: February 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 5:45—7:15 p.m. MAHS Practice Gym COURSE NO. 1653B

3:40—4:40 p.m.

Tumblers— COURSE NO. 1600B This level is designed for those who have had previous experience in gymnastics and who are ready to perfect old skills and learn new ones. Gymnasts have mastered the cartwheel. Students will have a chance to use the vault, as well as the loor and beam apparatus.

They will perfect their round offs and work on back walkovers with light spot and begin back handsprings.

4:40—5:40 p.m.

COMING SUMMER 2020! site director, mandi koehntop | 320-815-8120 | morris.mn@biogirls.org BIO Girls is a program designed to improve the self-esteem of adolescent girls grades 2—6 through the empowerment of self and service to others. It will be a 12 week program combining life skills lessons, small group mentoring, and physical activity in a positive, inclusive environment.

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The Perfect Pitch

Youth Soccer Open Gym

Former NDSU Pitching Coach, Beth Spoeher Grades 3—6

Grades 2—7

Three strikes and she’s outta there! Take your softball pitching skills to the next level as you learn and master the mechanics to deliver the perfect pitch from former NDSU pitching coach, Beth Spoeher. Prepare now for the spring softball season around the corner when you take the mound.

The Morris Area High School Gym will be open for soccer on Friday nights. Athletes in grades 2-6, interested in soccer, are invited to play. Certi ied Trusted Coaches will be in attendance to facilitate drills and games. There is no fee to attend Youth Soccer Open Gym.

1 Session—$14 ($9 if registered before February 25) Tuesday, March 3

10 Sessions Fridays, January 17—April 3 No open gym on March 20, 27 6:00—7:00 p.m. MAHS Gym

Grades 3/4—COURSE NO. 1627 3:30—4:30 p.m. MAHS Main Gym

Gimnasio abierto para fútbol infantil

Grades 5/6—COURSE NO. 1628 4:30—5:30 p.m. MAHS Main Gym

Spring Tiger Softball Camp MACA Coaching Staff & Varsity Tiger Athletes Grades 3—6 The bases are loaded with all the softball fundamentals needed to become a more wellrounded player. Learn proper hitting mechanics; ielding, throwing, blocking, and calling pitches from behind the plate; and throwing a few strikes with pitch perfect form.

1 Session—$20 ($15 if registered before March 8) Friday, March 13 3:30—5:00 p.m. MAHS Main Gym COURSE NO. 1613

2—7 Grado El gimnasio de la escuela preparatoria de Morris estará disponible los viernes por la noche para jugar fú tbol. Los atletas interesados en fú tbol, de 2 -6 grado, está n invitados a jugar. Entrenadores certi icados y de con ianza asistirá n para facilitar juegos y entrenamientos. El gimnasio abierto para fú tbol infantil es gratuito.

10 Sesiones Viernes, 17 de enero—3 de abril El gimnasio no está abierto en está s fechas 20 de marzo y 27 de marzo 6:00—7:00 p.m. MAHS Gym

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LITTLE LEAGUE

Be watching for registration information for Morris Area Little League around the end of March. The Little League draft will take place mid-April, with practices to start beginning of May, and games starting the middle of May, weather permitting. Morris Area Little League reserves the right to decline any registrations received after the draft has been completed. If you have questions, contact Jarrod Asmus at jarrodasmus@gmail.com.

Registration forms will be distributed mid-February!

Return registration form and check made payable to MACA JO Volleyball to Mandi by March 2, 2019.

SATURDAYS, 9:00—11:00 A.M. MARCH 7—MAES MARCH 14—MAES MARCH 28—MAES

APRIL 4—MAES APRIL 18—MAES APRIL 25—MAES

Mandi Koehntop 50186 180th Street Morris, MN 56267

Please contact Mandi at mlkoehntop@gmail.com or 320-815-8120 (cell) if you have any questions.

Mighty Movers RFC Fitness Instructor, Whitney Culbertson Grades K—4 Unleash your energy, laugh, play, and exercise with your friends and classmates! Join Whitney for games and activities focused on team building and engaging your mind and body with movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a snack for fuel!

Grades K—1 4 Sessions—$44 ($39 if registered before December 30) January 6—9, 3:45—4:45 p.m. Regional Fitness Center Racquetball Court COURSE NO. 1701 Grades 2—4 4 Sessions—$44 ($39 if registered before January 6) January 13—16, 3:45—4:45 p.m. Regional Fitness Center Racquetball Court COURSE NO. 1701A

Andes After School Grades K—8 and Adult Chaperones Hit the slopes to shred some snow after school at Andes Tower Hills this winter. Morris Area Community Education and Andes Tower Hills have created an awesome winter opportunity for you and your family—a $59 package for 3 afternoons of skiing (A $180 value!) This package includes the ski equipment rental, lift ticket, and bus fare. Helmets are available to rent for $8. An Andes bus will load and depart from the north side of the Morris Area Elementary School parking lot at 3:30 p.m. after school and will return at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Can’t make all three? Pick one or two dates individually to attend. All participants must complete the Andes Tower Hills waiver form before skiing.

3 Sessions—$59 Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20 COURSE NO. 1696

Lee Community Center Open Skate Schedule Sunday, 12/8

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 12/11

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 12/15

6:30—8:00

Wednesday, 12/18 Skating with Santa

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 12/22

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/25

Closed

Sunday, 12/29

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Monday, 12/30

11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/31

11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 1/1

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 1/5

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 1/8

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 1/12

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 1/15

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 1/19

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 1/22

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 1/26

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 1/29

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 2/2

Closed

Wednesday, 2/5

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 2/9

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 2/12 Sweetheart Skate

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 2/16

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 2/19

7:00—8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 2/23

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 2/26

7:00—8:30 p.m.

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Adult Basic Education

Women’s Volleyball League

Education Instructor, Sandy Scheff-Beaen

Matches will be played at the Morris Area Elementary School or the Morris Area High School. Games will be played on Wednesday nights. High school students (grades 10—12) who are not participating on a varsity team are allowed to play in this league.

Maximum of two students on one team. Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 9.

Wednesdays, 5:30—8:30 p.m.

MAES, Parent Education Room—Pod A ABE, GED, and ESL classes are offered for adults that have basic educational needs, preparation for the GED tests, and for those wanting to learn English. Anyone 17 or over and is not currently enrolled in the K-12 system is eligible for classes. x x x x x x x

Classes are free Receive help to improve reading, writing, math, and everyday skills Learn to complete applications and forms Prepare for vocational school or college Prepare for the written driver’s license test Work at your own pace in a small group setting Free childcare available

Landscape Painting With a Twist Instructor, Theresa Peper, Working Artist for 30 years Ages: 15+ Bring your favorite landscape to life as you draw, blend, and paint your own canvas creation. Use an image from your travels or memories and a quote to add atop your masterpiece, uniquely yours.

3 Sessions—$45 Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29 6:00—8:00 p.m. MAHS Room 170 COURSE NO. 2076

Regular League Play: January 22—March 25 League Tourney Dates: April 1, April 8, 15 Compe ve Division A formal, follow the rules setting. $149—COURSE NO. 2902 MAES/MAHS Gym Recrea on Division A relaxed, informal environment. $149—COURSE NO. 2903 MAES/MAHS Gym

Open Gym Basketball Grades 2—Adult Tiger Center will be open on Sunday evenings for those interested in shooting hoops or playing pick-up games. Open gym is free to attend thanks to generous monthly sponsors!

Sundays, November 10—March 8 No Open Gym on February 2 6:00—8:00 p.m. Tiger Center Monthly sponsorships are available for $150. Please contact Morris Area Community Education if you are interested in becoming a basketball sponsor!

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Tiger Movie Club

PADI Open Water SCUBA

If free coffee, a free treat, and a free movie sound good to you, this is the club for you. On the third Tuesday of each month, join us in the Morris Area Elementary School for a movie shown in the beautiful Concert Hall.

Whether you want to explore the fresh water lakes of Minnesota or travel to exotic dive destinations around the world, this is where the excitement begins! This course is for the beginning diver who would like to get a PADI Open Water Diving Certi ication. To become certi ied, students must complete a total of four open water dives (PADI Open Water Diver) within 12 months. An additional cost applies. Contact Professional Scuba Institute, Inc. (701238-3483) to have materials sent out as soon as you register. The manual must be read and a video watched prior to the weekend of the class. Pricing includes all class/pool training, use of all necessary equipment, complete student kit (PADI Open Water Manual, PADI Log Book, PADI Electronic Dive Planner), and the priority mail shipping cost of $8.00. $100 of the course fee + shipping is non-refundable and includes all your materials.

JANUARY 2019

Downton Abbey: The Movie

The Art of Racing in the Rain

DECEMBER 2019

The coffee and treats are provided as a gift from Morris Area Community Education. The coffee will be ready at 9:45 a.m. and the movie will be begin at 10:00 a.m. Grab a friend and join us!

Latin Dance | Baile Latino Instructor, Jessica Vazquez Morales Ages 10+/10 años y más Keep your body healthy, lexible, and strong while you dance the night away in true Latin rhythm and movement. Activity level is moderately intense.

Manten tu cuerpo saludable, lexible y fuerte mientras bailas ritmos latinos toda la noche. Nivel de actividad: moderado a intenso.

14 Sessions—$64 ($59 if registered before January 1) Wednesday/Friday | Mié rcoles/Viernes January/Enero 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 February/Febrero 5, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21 6:15—7:00 p.m. MAHS Practice Gym South Court Gimnasio sur de la escuela secundaria

Michael Knorr, Professional Scuba Institute, Inc.

2 Sessions—$295.00 Saturday, February 15, 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Regional Fitness Center Sunday, February 16, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Regional Fitness Center COURSE NO. 2700

French Language, Culture, and CUISINE! Instructors: Johanna Maes (from Chartres, France) + UMM Professor Buchanan, Coordinator Ages: 15+

If you have ever dreamed of going to Paris or have plans to travel to France in the future, this class is for you. Over nine nights, Johanna Maes, a French native, will do her best to share her language, culture, and cuisine with you. You will learn some beginning French while focusing on French food as the class theme. We will make some of Johanna's family recipes and learn to make a fantastic French dessert. Many people dream of traveling to Paris; this class will bring French language, culture, and cuisine to you! This fee covers all of your classroom and cooking materials.

9 Sessions—$34 ($29 if registered before May 8) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 19—June 4 7:00—8:30 p.m. MAHS Room 171 (FACS) COURSE NO. 2631

Saturday Sewcial Quilt Club Are you a quilter with many un inished projects? Do you ind it hard to set aside time to sew on your quilt projects? We have a solution for you. Let’s get together and sew. Pack up your machine, gather your projects, and join us! Don’t forget to bring your own extension cords.

This is dedicated sewing/creation time, not an instructional class.

January/February—COURSE NO. 2080 4 Sessions—$8 Saturdays, January 11, 25, February 8, 29 MAES Pod A—Parent Education Room

March/April—COURSE NO. 2081 4 Sessions—$8 Saturdays, March 14, 28, April 18, 25

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English as a Second Language

ESL Tutor Training

Horticulture Education Series

Help for adults whose native language is not English, and who need to learn or improve their English speaking, reading, spelling and writing skills. If you or someone you know would be interested in this service, call 320-5897012 for more information. No cost. E-mail ummesl@morris.umn.edu for more info about these classes.

Morris Area Community Education will be hosting a FREE comprehensive training for those interested in teaching conversation, reading, and writing skills to adult learners whose irst language is not English. This comprehensive, interactive training, if supplemented by three additional hours of on-site training, will qualify participants for of icial certi ication as ESL tutors from the Minnesota Literacy Council. A free lunch will be provided on February 1.

All events are free and open to the public. Events take place in AgCountry Auditorium (unless noted) at the West Central Research and Outreach Center. For more info, please contact the WCROC at 320-589-1711 or online at wcroc.cfans.umn.edu.

Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30—8:45 p.m. UMM Imholte Hall February 10—April 30 Fridays, 1:00—3:00 p.m. Federated Church February 14—May 1

Clases de Inglés para Adultos Durante las clases, los estudiantes practican el habla, la comprensió n, la escritura y la gramá tica en inglé s. Las clases está n alineados al calendario acá demico por semestres de la Universidad de Minnesota, Morris y tienen lugar en Imholte Hall de la Universidad de Minnesota, Morris. Se puede estacionar en el estacionamiento norte de la universidad, e Imholte es el primer edi icio al lado izquierda cuando caminan por el campus. Todas las clases son gratis. Para má s informació n contacten a Windy Roberts a wroberts@morris.umn.edu o 320-589-6294.

Ademá s, visita la pá gina en Facebook :Morris Community ESL. Los lunes y jueves de 7:30 a 8:45 p.m.—Imholte Hall 10 de Febrero—30 de abril Los viernes de 1:00 a 3:00 p.m.—Federated Church 14 de Febrero—1 de Mayo

ESL TREC El Programa de ESL TREC es un programa de alfabetizació n para niñ os durante los programas para adultos tal como las clases de inglé s (los lunes y jueves a 7:30 p.m. a Imholte Hall a la universidad y 1:00 p.m. a las 3:00 p.m. los viernes en Federated Church), o el Grupo de Apoyo y Amistad para Mujeres (los mié rcoles a las 1:00—3:00 p.m. a Federated Church). Los tutores del programa trabajan para crear un ambiente bilingü e en que los niñ os practican habilidades del habla, el escrito, y la comprensió n. Todos los niñ os mayores que 6 meses está n invitados. El programa tiene lugar durante el añ o escolar de la Universidad, 10 de febrero—1 de mayo.

Friday, January 31, 5:30—8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 1, 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

MAES Room C100

Bread and Bowls Monday, April 27 5:30—7:30 p.m. Morris Area Elementary Cafeteria Bread and Bowls is the annual fundraiser for the Stevens County Food Shelf, Someplace Safe, and scholarships for the PRCA children’s art camps, Supper will be served from 5:30—7:30 p.m. for $10 a person. This meal includes a free ceramic cup or bowl donated by UMM ceramics students, MAHS Art Club students, and regional artists.

Community Meals Come connect with others in the community at a free, made from scratch community meal!

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Morris Area Elementary School, 5:30—7:30 p.m.

February 24: Faith Lutheran Church, 5:30—7:30 p.m.

March 30: Faith Lutheran Church, 5:30—7:30 p.m.

The Nutritional World of Dried Edible Beans January 15, 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Presented by Sara Thronsedt, Master Gardener The Scoop on Soil: Choosing Proper Growing Media for Containers February 19, 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Presented by Nate Dalman, Horticulture Researcher, WCROC Integrated Pest Management March 18, 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Presented by Natalie Hoidal, U of MN Extension Educator Hardy Shrub Roses April 15, 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Presented by Reba Gilliand, Master Gardener Build a Birdhouse Workshop: Just for Kids!

April 18, 10:00—11:30 a.m.

Build your own birdhouse to hang in your backyard or favorite tree! Each K—6 student must have an accompanying adult.

Held in the WCROC Farm Shop. Register with MACE.

MLK Day of Service Monday, January 20 The Martin Luther King Day of Service is an opportunity to honor Dr. King's legacy through service to the community. This year we will be providing all day programming to area elementary children (8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.). The program will focus on the impact of Dr. King's work and will involve art, theatre, music, and literacy/interactive activities. The day will end with a showcasing of the activities and performance (4:30—5:30 p.m.) followed by a free Morris Community Meal (5:30—7:30 p.m.). In the evening there will be dialogue (5:30— 6:30 p.m.) as well as make and take gelatin plate printmaking (6:00—7:00 p.m.). All events happening at the Morris Area Elementary School. Space is limited. To register visit: https:// z.umn.edu/MLKKids2020. To sign up to volunteer at the meal or help with children's programing visit https: https:// z.umn.edu/MLKDay2020. For more information, email engagmnt@morris.umn.edu or call 320-589-6276. There is no cost to attend or participate.

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Pre-registration is a must for all classes and trips offered by Morris Area Community Education. Register early, as we reserve the right to cancel any courses without minimum enrollments one week prior to the class start date. We consider you registered when your registration form and fee have been received by our of ice. You will not receive a call con irming your registration. We will only call if a class is cancelled.

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If a class does not meet your expectations, you may request a refund up to two days after the irst class meeting. NO REFUNDS will be made after that time.

It is our policy that no one shall be denied the opportunity to participate in a Community Education class because of inability to pay. Contact the Community Education Director to inquire about scholarships. No more than one waiver or class scholarship shall be granted per person per session.

Thank you to the Stevens County Family Services Collaborative and the Morris Area Public Schools Foundation for making these scholarships possible.

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I hereby waive and release Morris Area Community Education, the City of Morris, and Morris Area School and their employees from any and all liability for any damages or injuries while participating in any activities. I agree to allow Morris Area Community Education to use any photos of me and/or my children for publicity purposes.

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B M Morris Area Community Education 153 South Columbia Avenue Morris, MN 56267

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Our theme for the elementary school is “We are ALL Leaders at MAES!� This means we are a dedicated learning community which strives for excellence for ourselves, colleagues, students, families, and the community we serve! We intentionally commit to be above the line in our words and actions!

The Morris Lions Club has generously offered to adopt the second graders for the book fair for the ifth year. They will be purchasing a book or books for each second grader at MAES! I know right‌ what an awesome show of support to our students! As a result, the second graders will receive books and the school will earn the bene it of those purchases which has a positive impact on our school. Thank you to the Morris Lions Club. We appreciate you!

Cold weather dress: Students go outside before school and for noon play when the temperature or wind chill is minus ive degrees below or warmer. Please encourage your child to dress warmly (hats, mittens, coats, boots, snowpants) to be sure he/she is comfortable on those cold days!

Morris Area Schools utilizes the JMC Message Center (phone, email, text) where we can let parents know quickly and conveniently any important information, i.e. school closings, emergency noti ications, etc. It is the responsibility of each family to keep phone numbers, email, and mailing addresses current. Please contact the school of ice with any changes or updates to your information. We don’t want you to miss any important information.

Elementary Principal, Shane Monson

Important Dates January 16: 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. Concert Hall January 17: End of 2nd Quarter January 20: No School January 23: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00—8:00 p.m.

February 6: 5th and 6th Grade Vocal Concert, 6:30 (5th) and 7:30 (6th) March 6: Kindergarten Registration Day, 8:30—11:00 a.m. No Kindergarten Class

Morris Area High School A Me sa r Hi S ho P n p At the high school, we continue to work extremely hard to provide the best education possible. Our school year has gotten off to a great start and we are rolling into the second half of the school year. At the beginning of this school year, every student in grades 5—12 were issued a Chromebook computer to use at school and at home. As we continue to grow with technology, I have seen some great lessons that teachers have developed with the use of technology, and I believe it has had a positive impact on student achievement and engagement.

As the second half of the school year approaches, we have begun to plan for second semester and as well as planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

Second semester schedule changes for students will begin in December and continue to the start of second semester on January 21. In February, students will be selecting courses for next year. Students currently in grades 6 through 11 will bring home a Registration Guide and forms to complete. From the student choices, a master schedule will be developed and a class schedule for each student will be created for the 2020-2021 school year. As students plan ahead, they need to be thinking whether they are interested in taking College In School classes and what they plan to do after high school. Having plans and goals set will help get your child in the right courses for future success. Also as students look ahead I encourage them to get involved in athletics, activities, or clubs that are offered at Morris Area. Research shows that students involved in activities tend to do better academically.

With the second half of the school year also comes winter and spring testing. In the fall, winter, and spring we give the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) test in reading and mathematics for grade 7th and 8th. These are local test we use to look for growth in our students and to help guide instruction.

State MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) tests are required in reading, mathematics, and science. The testing schedule for this winter and spring is available for you to view on our district website. As the testing dates approach, please visit with your child on the importance of doing their best so we have an accurate picture of their abilities. Juniors will be able to take the ACT test again this year as we are required to offer it.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call me at 320-585-2200 or email me at bkehoe@morris.k12.mn.us.

Sincerely, Principal Bill Kehoe

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From the Desk of Troy Ferguson

I have said it often since becoming the superintendent at Morris Area Schools and I’m proud to repeat it, “Morris is a great place�. There is not a day that passes which my high regard for Morris Area Schools and our community is not af irmed. I have had so many positive experiences these irst ive months in Morris. Some small, and some very large, but each of them were an important example of what makes Morris a great place to live and attend school.

Some of the larger events I attended included; Food Drops, Homecoming Parade, County Fair, Fall Concerts, Sporting Events, Prairie Pioneer Days, Youth Softball Championship Game, Blood Drive‌ The list is long and while all of these are important and extremely valuable to our community, I have to admit the recent Veterans Day Celebration in the Morris Area Elementary Gym got me choked up. To hear our kindergartners cite the Pledge of Allegiance to our Honored Veterans, then present them with lags they made was so moving. Then to hear elementary students sing “I’m Proud to be an Americanâ€? and the high school choir and band honor them was almost too much. Top all of that off with moving speeches from veterans and two of our students and the experience was nothing short of amazing.

The students and staff of Morris Area Schools is grateful for the support of our community. It is your unyielding support that continues to allow us to deliver some of the inest academic, athletic, and ine arts programs in the State of Minnesota. At Morris Area Schools, our vision is “to become the inest school district in West central Minnesota�. We thank each of you for your support in helping us achieve that vision.

Kindest Regards, Troy Ferguson

Official Notices You may ind the following information and of icial notices on the district webpage if interested: The Morris Area Public School Foundation is a group of parents, alumni and community members working together with West Central Initiative to enhance and sustain the quality of education for citizens of all ages participating in programs of the Morris Area Public School District 2769. With your help and support, we will not only maintain but enhance the educational opportunities for Morris Area students. For more information and donations, go to www.morris.k12.mn.us -> District -> Foundation.

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Lead in the Water, Paint, and Soil Pest Control Materials Asbestos Noti ication Indoor Air Quality Noti ication

Morris Area School District—Weather Related Closing Information Each year, we begin to gear up for inclement weather much earlier than we might like to; however, it will snow this winter, and we would like to take a moment to share the process used when making decisions to adjust the school schedule due to inclement weather. We realize decisions made impact families throughout the district, and we do not take them lightly. The major concern in making decisions regarding inclement weather is the safety of our students, staff, and others in the community - beyond that, the process becomes more complicated. The fundamental decision is whether students and staff will be safer with school in session or with school closed for the day. The superintendent makes the decision to take one of the following actions: open school on schedule, delay the opening of schools, dismiss school early, or cancel school for the day.

If the decision is made to delay, dismiss, or cancel school, the information is immediately publicized to staff, parents, and students. We utilize the automated calling system, Instant Alert, to notify parents and staff of any schedule changes caused be inclement weather.

When determining if the normal school schedule should be changed due to inclement weather, several factors are considered: x Knowing the road conditions throughout our entire district is important, including several rural areas where blowing snow can severely limit visibility for drivers. We have a large district and weather conditions can vary greatly – for example, it might be cloudy but not snowing in the northern part of the district, but the visibility may be near zero in the far southwestern part of the district. x School buses can drive through a certain amount of snow, but they cannot make it to school if intersections are clogged with stuck vehicles. They also do not function well on icy roads. If roads are snow packed, drifted, and/or icy, sending buses out is not desirable. x Wind chill is a very important factor, especially if there is the possibility of buses running late and students having to wait a longer time at their bus pickup point. x The weather forecast for the remainder of the day is reviewed multiple times, as well as the reports as to when key roads may be plowed/cleared. There are times when roads may not be cleared until the wind has stopped blowing. x Finally, the actions of other districts in the area and observations of conditions in their districts are considered. x We monitor road and weather conditions in the county - staff often contacts the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the police, superintendents of nearby school districts, and weather services to obtain additional information.

In the event that school needs to be canceled or started late, all available information is collected as early as possible (traditionally by approximately 5:30 am), so that a decision may be made. In most cases, radio and television stations are noti ied of the decision as early as possible—typically around 6:00 a.m.

To prepare for a possible early dismissal, parents are encouraged to have and discuss a plan with their child in case of early dismissal due to weather conditions or an emergency. Your plan may be to have your child go home and call you at work or go to a friend's house and call or it may be to have your child go to a neighbor’s house and call you at work. Whatever your plan is, please discuss it with your child. Having a spare key hidden at home and available to your child may be a part of your plan. In periods of very severe weather, some parents may consider roads and sidewalks in their area unsafe for travel by students. In those instances, parents have the option of not sending their child to school. The student will be expected to make up all assignments, they will not be penalized academically, and they will be given an excused absence.

Information may be obtained concerning school closing, delayed opening, or early closing, by calling 589-4840. No announcements will be made when schools are operating on a normal schedule. Please do not call your child’s school, the bus garage, or the central of ices during weather emergencies - when school schedules are altered, the school telephone system is needed to attend to operational items and emergency matters. For more information about school closings, contact your school principal or check the district Web Site www.morris.k12.mn.us. During periods of inclement weather, please listen to a radio or television station listed in the table for announcements of changes in school schedules.

Use of Morris Area School Facilities We encourage groups and organizations to utilize school district facilities. Usage of rooms, gyms, auditoriums, etc. in the school buildings are reserved through the Community Education of ice. A completed building use form is required.

Nominal rental feels are charged depending on your group.

Service fees such as custodial and food services may also be charged depending on your speci ic permit requests.

Contact Tony Reimers at 320-589-4394 or treimers@morris.k12.mn.us

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