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Brain Builders Techno-Connections (Session l) Serving Grades K-4 2016-17 School Year School Age Care strives to continually improve and deliver a program that promotes an environment where children can explore and develop their creative, personal, physical, and ethical attributes; where strengths are fostered, active learning is child driven, their individual uniqueness is embraced and the fun and learning never ends. Locations Garlough Environmental Magnet Mendota Elementary Moreland Art & Health Sciences Magnet Pilot Knob STEM Magnet Somerset Elementary St. Joseph’s School
(Grades 2-4) Experience the basic forces that make technology possible. Use Newton’s laws to make things move and convert potential energy into kinetic energy. Construct a taco battery and see the components of white light and make light from a liquid. Continue your exploration at home with your Catapult, Inertia Kit, Crank’n Shine Flashlight, and Glow Sheet. Instructor: Mad Science 2:15-3:15 pm 4 sessions-$63 Somerset Elementary School 7144-F16Som Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Oct. 18 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7144-F16PK Mondays, Oct. 10-31 Mendota Elementary School 7144-F16Mend Thursdays, Nov. 17-Dec. 15 (No class Nov. 24)
Hours Before School: 6:30 a.m.-Start of the school day After School: End of the school day-6:00 p.m. Non-School Days at both sites: 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Program Fees Visit us online to see current rates. www.197sac.tridistrictce.org Contact us 651-403-8054 www.197sac.tridistrictce.org
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Brain Builders Techno-Connections (Session II)
(Grades 2-4) Experience the basic forces that make technology possible. Use gravity to keep your balance and leverage simple machines to do your work. Explore the world of future technology as you set up a cellular tower relay to track your friends and program and command real robots. Continue your exploration at home with your Drag Racer, Balancing Buddy, Optical Fibers, and MechanoHand. Instructor: Mad Science 2:15-3:15 pm 4 sessions-$63 Somerset Elementary School 7146-F16Som Tuesdays, Oct. 25-Nov. 22 (No class Nov. 8)
Imagine & Design Fabulously Fancy Art Class
(Grades K-4) Come get fancy with us! We’ll create glittery art projects galore in this exciting class. We’ll make fancy clay shoes, fancy jewelry boxes, fancy spa products and fancy felt purses too! We’ll even paint our fingernails-you guessed it . . . fancy! Instructor: Kidcreate 2:15-3:15 pm 4 sessions-$56 Garlough Elementary School 7406-F16Gems Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3 (No class Oct. 20) Mendota Elementary School 7406-F16Mend Tuesdays, Oct. 4-25 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7406-F16PK Wednesdays, Oct. 5-26 Somerset Elementary School 7406-F16Som Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3 (No class Oct. 20)
Masters on Canvas-Dragon Slayer!
(Grades 1-4) Paint a fierce looking dragon with metallic and glossy paints on a 9 x 12 canvas! We’ll guide you step-by-step and show you how to make your dragon come to life! Choose your own colors and level of flames- Frame it! Gift it! Love it! Instructor: Watch Me Draw 2:15-3:45 pm 1 sessions-$18 Garlough Elementary School 7401-F16Gems Tuesday, Nov. 22 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7401-F16PK Monday, Nov. 7 Somerset Elementary School 7401-F16Som Wednesday, Nov. 9 3
Imagine & Design Masters in Clay
(Grades K-4) Be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edward Munch and Claes Oldenburg. We will recreate famous works of art like Monet’s Water Lilies, Munch’s The Scream, Oldenburg’s Spoonbridge and Cherry and many others, all in clay. Make room to display these masterpieces! The projects your child creates in this class are going to be amazing! Instructor: Kidcreate 2:15-3:15 pm 4 sessions-$56 Garlough Elementary School 7418-F16Gems Tuesdays, Oct. 4-25 Mendota Elementary School 7418-F16Mend Wednesdays, Oct 19-Nov. 9 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7418-F16PK Thursdays, Oct. 27-Dec. 1 (No class Nov. 10, 24) Somerset Elementary School 7418-F16Som Mondays, Nov. 14-Dec. 5
SCHOLARSHIPS
are available for all classes. Please call 651-403-8313 for more information.
Ooey Gooey Clay Creation
(Grades K-4) It’s ooey and gooey and oh so much fun! What kid doesn’t love to get messy as they create with clay? The children will use a variety of tools and techniques to make owls, monsters, bowls and much, much more. Making a mess may be the best, but working with clay is really cool too! Instructor: Kidcreate 2:15-3:15 pm 4 sessions-$56 Garlough Elementary School 7426-F16Gar Mondays, Nov. 21-Dec. 12 Mendota Elementary School 7426-F16Mend Tuesdays, Nov. 22-Dec. 13 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7426-F16PK Wednesdays, Nov. 16-Dec. 14 (No class Nov. 23) Somerset Elementary School 7426-F16Som Thursdays, Nov. 17-Dec. 15 (No class Nov. 24)
Poodles & Paint!
(Grades 1-4) Paint your own fancy poodle and jazz it up with glitter, jewels and swirly poodle fur! Pretty in pink or any color you choose done on a 9 x 12 canvas board! No experience necessary-we'll guide you step-by-step in creating your own canvas masterpiece! Instructor: Watch Me Draw 2:15-3:30 pm 1 session-$17 Garlough Elementary School 7420-F16Gems Tuesday, Dec. 13 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7420-F16PK Monday, Dec. 12 Somerest Elementary School 7420-F16Som Wednesday, Dec. 14
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Imagine & Design Wacky Halloween Witch
(Grades K-3) Double, double toil and trouble; fires burn and caldrons bubble. We’ll use air-dry and Model Magic® clay along with a little Halloween magic to create this wonderfully wacky witch. The kids are welcome to wear their costumes to class. Instructor: Kidcreate Friday, Oct. 28 2:15-3:15 pm Garlough Elementary School 7424-F16Gems
1 sessions-$15
Mendota Elementary School 7424-F16Mend Pilot Knob Elementary School 7424-F16PK Somerset Elementary School 7424-F16Som
Health & Safety One Day Class! Certified Babysitter’s Training
This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth will learn skills in four core areas: leadership and professionalism,safety,basic care for infants and children and first aid. Participants will receive their Babysitter’s Training Certification and Babysitter’s Handbook. Please bring a nut-free bag lunch and beverage. Instructor: Allison 9-3 pm 1 session-$80 Friendly Hills Middle School 7000-F16A Saturday, September 24 Heritage Middle School 7000-F16B Saturday, November 5
Shopkins Art Class
(Grades K-4) Inspired by those tiny Shopkins, this class will bring your favorite Shopkin character to life. Learn how to draw, paint, collage, and sculpt your own silly Shopkins inspired creations. Draw yourself as a Shopkin. Unleash your imagination in this amazing art class. Instructor: Abrakadoodle 2:15-3:15 pm 4 sessions-$58 Mendota Elementary School 7422-F16Mend Mondays, Oct. 10-31 Pilot Knob Elementary School 7422-F16PK Tuesdays, Oct. 4-25 Somerset Elementary School 7422-F16Som Wednesdays, Oct. 5-26 5
Family Classes
Aquatics TriDistrict Community Education is pleased to announce a partnership with the YMCA of West St. Paul to offer Lifeguarding training. Please note the prerequisites to participate in the course below.
Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure
Discount tickets are available through Community Education. Shows take place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Transportation is not provided. Children 2 years and older are required to have a ticket. Tickets must be ordered by Friday, November 18 and picked up the week of November 28 at the SSP Adult Basic Education Building, 517 Marie Avenue, South St. Paul. Please call 651-306-3631 for office hours. For a complete show description go to tridistrict. thatscommunityed.com. Saturday, Dec. 3 11:00 am #5750-F16 1 session - $24.50 Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Learn the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond quickly and effectively to aquatics emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Age prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the class. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a pre-requisite skills evaluation that includes the following: Skill prerequisite 1: Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both and demonstrate breath control and rhythmic breathing. Swimming on the back or side are not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. Skill prerequisite 2: Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates must place their hands in their armpits. Skill prerequisite 3: Complete a timed event within 1 minutes, 40 seconds: -Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using any stroke. Swim goggles are not allowed. -Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return to the surface. -Swim to the starting point on your back with both hands holding the object and just using your legs to kick. Face should be at or near the surface. -Exit the water without using a ladder and stand up.
Lifeguarding Training Pre-requisite Test Dec. 23 6-8 PM Training Course: Dec. 27-30 10:45 AM - 6:45 PM #7800-F16A 5 sessions - $225 Heritage Middle School, WSP 6 tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com
Sports & Recreation
Fencing (Grades 2-10)
New and returning students invited! Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA and Youth Enrichment League (YEL) fencing continues to evolve to match that pace. Olympic Coach Ro Sobalvarro heads up YEL’s curriculum, ongoing instructor training and tournament consultation. Coach Sobalvarro brings with him an immense knowledge of youth, national and international fencing. Our fencing instructors are all skilled in Coach Sobalvarro’s methods. Fall is a great time for beginning and returning students. New students get introduced to a pulse-pounding sport while returning students continue their study through Coach Sobalvarro’s progressive curriculum. Our coaches adhere to stringent safeguards during class. We institute strict safety guidelines in our courses that students must follow immediately or be asked to sit out. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets, in a highoctane, inclusive environment. Through fencing, you can acquire quick reflexes, strategic abilities, and concentration. For safety considerations, please wear long pants and athletic shoes. Visit www.YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for a more thorough explanation of our fencing program, coaches and philosophy. Get in the game. Sign up today! Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Somerset Elementary School (Grades 2-10) Wednesdays, Nov. 2-Dec. 14 6:30-7:30 pm (No class Nov. 23) 6 sessions-$82 7824-F16Som
Kung Fu
(Ages 5 and up) Kung Fu is the art of fitness and self defense. Learn practical Kung Fu techniques that will benefit you throughout your life, through a skill building progressive training program for beginners through Black Belt. You will become more aware of self and surroundings, improve your self-esteem and confidence. This is a noncompetitive, full participation and fun class which will strengthen the mind and body, promote leadership, discipline, concentration, coordination and balance. Optional uniform and certificate for white to black belt are available. Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Director Al Lam Mendota Elementary School (Beginner and White Belt) Wednesdays, Oct 5 - Nov. 30 (No class Oct.19 & Nov. 23) 7822-F16A
6:15-7:00 pm 7 sessions-$81
Mendota Elementary School (Advanced Yellow - Black Belt) Wednesdays, Oct 5 - Nov. 30 (No class Oct.19 & Nov. 23) 7822-F16B
7:00-7:45 pm 7 sessions-$81
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Sports & Recreation BLIZZARD SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTION (Grades K - 12)
Experience the ultimate in skiing, snowboarding and racing instruction from beginners to experts! At seven different metro ski and snowboard areas, our top quality adult staff will teach you to improve your skiing or boarding on groomed runs and terrain parks. You provide your own food and gear (season long rentals are available), we provide the rest! Ages 6-18 Time: 8:00am – 5:30 pm (approx.) Lessons: 11 Saturdays (December - February) or 8 Sundays (January - February) Bus pick-up locations: River Bluff Center - 843 Sibley Memorial Hwy
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard Programs:
#MHCE16 Mites - Grades K-1 Classic - Grades 5-12 Sat/Sun $369 (Ski only) Saturday $319/Sun $219 Experience the adventure of flying on a Magic Explore cool trails and terrain parks as you improve Carpet, floating on a chair lift and sailing down a skills at your own pace. You’ll also have plenty of snowy hill! time to free ski or ride, too! SuperMites - Grades 2-3 Saturday $399/Sun $369 Learn more and more skills to conquer the hill! SuperKyds - Grades 4-5 Saturday $379/Sun $349 Develop skills at your own level and mastering bumps, jumps and carving turns!
Teen Sampler Program - Grades 7-12 4 Saturday starting November $169 Can’t commit to an entire season or have you always wanted to learn how to ski or snowboard - this program is for you! 4.5 hours of instruction each trip. Team Blizzard - Grades 5-12 Sat $419 - ski / $369 - snowboard Sun $319 - ski only Ski racing or Snowboard freestyle team instruction.
*Weekly Trip Fees: You will be contacted prior to the trip each week for your reservation. Using our flexible pay-as-you-go trip fee structure, you pay a weekly trip fee of about $65 to cover round trip bus transportation and lift ticket. If you can’t attend that week, you don’t owe anything! To register: www.blizzardmn.com or 763-559-EDGE (3343) 8 tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com
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Becoming an Instructor is Extra Innings School Age Care
Grades K-4 Extra Innings School-Age Care is a childcare program sponsored by West St Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Public Schools and TriDistrict Community Education.
Located in:
Garlough Environmental Magnet Mendota Elementary Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet Pilot Knob STEM Magnet Somerset Elementary
EASY!
1. Have a skill or passion that you can teach others. • It could be anything - make it fun! • It doesn’t have to be educational. • Our categories include, Brain Builders, Imagine & Design, Health & Wellness, Performing Arts, Leadership and Sports & Recreation.
2. Talk with Community Education staff to help you get everything set up. • Let us do the hard work and you can do the fun work! • You pick the perimeters and we can help you figure out the details like dates, location and fees.
Encore SAC For Grades 5-8
Encore provides a safe and nurturing environment for students where students are able to choose activities such as sports activities, gym time, arts, crafts, billiards and cooking. The students also take part in many community service activities.
Morning Care located at Heritage and Friendly Hills Middle Schools After School Care located at The Noreen Center, 1575 Charlton St. WSP
HOURS:
Monday - Friday Mornings: 6:30 am till the start of the school day Afternoons: After school till 6 pm Non-School Days: 6:30 am-6 pm
3. Fill out a course proposal form and submit it.
• You can find our course proposal online at www.tridistrictce.org under ‘About Us’ or we can email you one!
4. Wait for the class to fill and have fun teaching kids something you are passionate about! Contact Missy McGinty to get your class started, 651-403-8052 or mmcginty@tridistrictce.org.
4 Easy Ways to Register... Online: tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com By Phone: 651-403-8313
-- In Person: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. By Mail: Community Education District Office
1897 Delaware Ave. Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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