Wishes Youth Enrichment Winter 12 Catalog by Wayzata Public Schools

WISHES Youth Enrichment Classes - Winter 2012

Flip Over This Catalog to See Our Spring Classes!

ayzata Public Schools Community Education is proud to present the Winter 2012 session of WISHES Youth Enrichment. The WISHES Youth Enrichment program provides elementary students with fun after school enrichment opportunities that are designed to enhance your child’s educational experience, as well as stimulate new interests in hobbies and recreational activities. Please note the location of each class. WISHES classes will meet at multiple locations. Students may attend classes in any building. Transportation is NOT provided. When registering for a class please note the time to be sure it does not interfere with your child’s school day. Flip this catalog over to see a complete listing of our spring classes. The registration forms and information are on pages 9 and 10. You may also register online at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces. Click on the registration tab in the gray channel bar. Going online is the fastest and easiest way to register.

Winter Contents Arts & Crafts ................................... 1-2 Dance ................................................. 2 General & Miscellaneous ............... 3-4 Recreation ....................................... 4-6 Science ............................................ 7-8 Registration Information ............. 9-10

Register early as many classes fill quickly! Please register at least one week in advance so that class enrollment decisions can be made. Registration questions 763-745-5203 • Programming questions 763-745-5205

WI S H ES Winter Catalog Debbie Slomkowski, Editor and Cover Design • Jamie Smith, Inside Layout

Arts & Crafts Flight of the Imagination Drawing Class Evening Class! Grades K - 5 Mythical worlds, treasures, and castles fill this session of KidzArt! Join us as we explore the world of dragons in lairs, a castle made of candy, and a magnificent knight standing proud. As always we will be using artist grade materials to learn how to draw these whimsical places and more. The KidzArt classroom is a non-competitive environment enhanced by soft music that allows children to focus and enjoy what they are doing. Come experience this fun, unique, confidence-building drawing program. $45 for 3 classes; KidzArt #IMAG-870-00-001-12 Monday, Feb. 6-27 6:30-7:30 pm No Class Feb. 20 Central Middle School – A202

Abrakadoodle Art Studio – Level 1 Grades K - 4 Painting on canvas, drawing with charcoal, and sculpting with clay; we’ll do it all in this fun art class! Each week we’ll complete one art project as we explore a wide variety of art mediums while learning about famous artists. In Level 1, we’ll learn how to draw and paint zebras on canvas, sketch panda bears using charcoal, sculpt owls out of clay and more. Join us in the spring for Level 2. $49 for 3 classes; Abrakadoodle #STUDIO1-850-00-001-12 Monday, Jan. 30-Feb. 13 Plymouth Creek - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#STUDIO1-820-00-001-12 Tuesday, Feb. 7-21 Greenwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#STUDIO1-800-00-001-12 Thursday, Feb. 9-23 Birchview – Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#STUDIO1-810-00-001-12 Tuesday Feb. 14-28 Gleason Lake - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#STUDIO1-840-00-001-12 Monday, Mar. 5-19 Oakwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#STUDIO1-830-00-001-12 Tuesday Mar. 6-20 Kimberly Lane - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#STUDIO1-860-00-001-12 Wednesday, Mar. 7-21 Sunset Hill - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

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Your Room Rules Art Class Grade K-5 There’s plenty of room for imagination in this class! We’ll make tons of cool stuff for your room. From the walls to the windows and doors, we’ll make all the accessories you’ll need to transform your pad into your dream room! We’ll craft fantastic projects like clay trinket boxes. We’ll even splatter paint on canvas to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Best of all, we’ll make a mini version of your dream room! $59 for 4 classes; Kidcreate Studio

Duct Tape The Adventure Continues Grades K - 5 You requested it, you got it - this class is back by popular demand! Join us as we further explore the world of 3D duct tape sculptures! You will learn how to use flexible wire, grey duct tape, and a variety of other art supplies to form a base for your one-of-a-kind-project. Next, you will apply layers of colorful duct tape to your sculpture and watch it come to life! Your sculpture is sure to become one of your most treasured possessions! The sky is the limit! All artistic abilities welcome. $39 for 2 classes; Artistic Moments

#ROOM-810-00-001-12 Tuesday, Jan. 17-Feb. 7 Gleason Lake - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#ROOM-840-00-001-12 Monday, Jan. 23-Feb. 13 Oakwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#ROOM-850-00-001-12 Thursday, Feb. 9-Mar. 1 Plymouth Creek - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#ROOM-860-00-001-12 Thursday, Feb. 16-Mar. 8 Sunset Hill - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#ROOM-830-00-001-12 Monday, Feb. 27-Mar. 19 Kimberly Lane - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#ROOM-800-00-001-12 Wednesday, Feb. 29-Mar. 21 Birchview – Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#ROOM-820-00-001-12 Tuesday, Mar. 6-27 Greenwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

Dance

#TAPE-830-00-001-12 Tuesday, Jan. 10-17 Kimberly Lane - Art Room

3:55-5:25 pm

#TAPE-850-00-001-12 Friday, Feb. 3-10 Plymouth Creek - Art Room

Footloose Danceline

3:55-5:25 pm

#TAPE-810-00-001-12 Tuesday, Mar. 13-20 Gleason Lake - Art Room

3:55-5:25 pm

Parent/Child Class Ages 8 and older when accompanied by an adult Inspired by the music and the movie? Toes tappin’? Heart thumpin’? Then come to this 1.5 hour session and learn some “Footloose” movie moves to get the body going too! It’s fun! It’s easy! It’s only one Saturday morning and requires no partner! Appropriate for ages 8 and older. Youth must be accompanied by a registered guardian. $25 per pair; Monica Mohn #FOOT-870-00-001-12 Saturday, Feb. 18 10:30 am -12 pm Central Middle - Cafeteria

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General & Miscellaneous Babysitting Red Cross Certified MUST BE 11 YEARS OLD OR OLDER This course is essential for any young person interested in babysitting! Students will learn about child development and handling emergencies, including rescue breathing, first aid, preventing accidents, safety, feeding, diapering and more. Leadership and the responsibilities of the babysitter, as well as the expectations of parents and the business of babysitting are also covered. Participants will receive a Red Cross certificate. Students must attend both classes in their entirety to receive certification. Students should bring a doll to class along with a nut-free lunch, snack and beverage. $95 for two classes; Carol Solheid #BABY-870-00-001-12 Saturday, Jan. 21 & 28 Central Middle - Rm A413

8:30 am-1 pm

#BABY-870-00-002-12 Saturday, Mar. 10 & 17 Central Middle - Rm A413

8:30 am-1 pm

#BABY-870-00-003-12 Saturday, May. 12 & 19 Central Middle - Rm A413

8:30 am-1 pm

Quick Easy Dos for Hot Spring Days! Parent/child class (children 4 & over with adult) Add a twist to your everyday hairdo, or help your daughter get ready for a beautiful, busy day by mastering easy-to-do dos! With the help of expert Great Clips staff, learn and practice easy up-dos, pony tails, French braids and regular braids. This is a fantastic class for dads who help their daughters with their dos! This class requires a buddy, and you will register as an “adult/child pair.” One of you must have shoulder length hair or longer. Bring with you to class: comb, water bottle, pick, hand-held mirror and pony tail holders. Youth must be 4 years old or older and must be accompanied by a guardian. $15 per adult/child pair for 1 class; Great Clips Staff #HAIR-870-00-001-12 Tuesday, Apr. 17 Central Middle - Room A202

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7-8:30 pm

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Recreation Broomball Grades 4 & 5 Join this wonderful opportunity to learn and play this international game! Students will learn the skills of broomball from a world class playerâ&#x20AC;ŚMs. Hurwitz! Brooms and balls will be provided. Scrimmages will be played in the Greenwood Gym using carpet skates that will be provided. Come and have some fun! $39 for 4 classes; Ms. Hurwitz

South Indian Cooking Parent/Child Class Grades K - 5 Introduce your kids to the fun and joy of Indian cooking through the classes offered by Exotic Palates!! Whether your child is a keen cook or never touched a saucepan before, they will be inspired by this class! Children and parents are given recipes and guided with hands-on cooking and demos from start to finish. We will explore the unique flavors of South Indian cooking, including Rasam, Adai, Chettinaad Chicken Curry and more. By the end of the class, they would have together created their own masterpiece to enjoy!! You will go home with recipe packets of the recipes taught and more, so that you can recreate those memories!! Enjoy some time together and spend a fun and delicious evening with Exotic Palates cooking class!! $69 per pair, $9 for an additional child; Anu Sheshadri #INDCOOK-870-00-001-12 Friday, Mar. 23 Central Middle - FCS RmA309

6-8 pm

#BROOM-820-00-001-12 Tuesday, Jan. 10-Jan. 31 Greenwood - Gym 1

2:30-3:30 pm

#BROOM-820-00-002-12 Wednesday, Jan. 11-Feb. 1 Greenwood - Gym 1

2:30-3:30 pm

Grandmasters of Chess Grades K - 5 Get pumped and prepped for the Mar. 24th District tournament. YEL Chess has proven excellence in dozens of schools. Our lessons are crafted by the best chess minds in Minnesota. The lessons progress from rudimentary concepts through higher-level theories. Our activity books are formatted to be accessible to beginners, yet challenge intermediate and advanced students to apply deeper understanding of chess concepts. Develop the brain bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game! $99 for 8 classes; Youth Enrichment League #GRANDCHESS-800-00-001-12 Monday, Jan. 23-Mar. 19 3:55-4:55 pm No Class Monday Feb. 20 Birchview â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Art Room #GRANDCHESS-860-00-001-12 Monday, Jan. 23-Mar. 19 3:55-4:55 pm No Class Monday Feb. 20 Sunset Hill - Art Room

Spring Reversal . . . Reverse this catalog to find a complete listing of our Spring classes.

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Grandmasters of Chess with Igor Rybakov Grades K-5 - all levels welcome! Get pumped and prepped for the Mar. 24th District tournament with Coach IGOR RYBAKOV. Igor is the 2010 Minnesota Chess Coach of the year! He has coached a National Champion, the Team State Champion (and State 3rd place), the individual State Champion, and more place winners than can be counted here. His programs are dynamic; his students are dedicated and excel at chess. His schools compete at the highest level in Minnesota and Nationals. Our focus for the ‘11-12 school year is to compete with the best schools and students throughout the state. Whether you are interested in trying chess for the first time or interested in becoming the best chess player you can be, Coach Igor Rybakov’s chess class is the best for you. $109 for 8 classes; Youth Enrichment League #CHESSI-820-00-001-12 Thursday, Jan. 12-Mar. 1 Greenwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#CHESSI-850-00-001-12 Tuesday, Jan. 17-Mar. 6 3:55-4:55 pm Plymouth Creek – 5th Grade Atrium

#CHESSI-810-00-001-12 Thursday, Jan. 12-Mar. 1 Gleason Lake - Room 216

2:30-3:30 pm

3:55-4:55 pm

#CHESSI-840-00-001-12 Wednesday, Jan. 18-Mar. 7 Oakwood - Art Room #CHESSI-830-00-001-12 Wednesday, Jan. 18-Mar. 7 Kimberly Lane - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

Horseback Riding Camp with Grand Equestrian Grades K-8 Enjoy the excitement of horseback riding camp! Come ride and learn about horses! Lessons include learning how to work with the horse and learn balance and control in the saddle. In addition, campers get to learn how to groom, tack-up, lead, and do in-hand work with horses. There is also horse crafts, games and other horse related activities such as helping feed, water, and care for horses. Campers get to build friendships with fellow horse loving peers in a structured and positive environment. There is an outdoor and indoor arena. Proper attire includes a sneaker or boot (closed toe with a heel), long pants and layers depending on weather. Please bring a nut-free snack, bagged lunch and plenty of fluids to drink. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Signed waivers required. Visit www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces and click on WISHES under K-5 to download a waiver form. Every participant must bring a signed waiver form to camp. $99 for 1 class; Andrea Keacher #RIDING-870-00-001-12 Friday Jan. 27 Drop off time: 9am • Pick up time:1pm Location: Dreamagic Farm, 23605 County Rd 10, Loretto MN 55357 www.thegrandequestrian.com

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Kung Fu Classes Great Parent – Child Fitness! Kung Fu is more than just kicking, punching, and self-defense. Join us and learn awareness of self and surroundings while improving self-esteem, confidence and, yes, becoming more physically fit. Learn the lifelong benefits of this ancient Chinese art. Parents: Don’t just sit on the sideline. Register and participate with your child in class. Instruction is supervised but may not be delivered by Al Lam. Al Lam has studied Kung Fu since age 8 and is a certified instructor with over 35 years of experience, and he continues to train in China. All classes: • $69/per person for 7 classes; Kung Fu: 2nd Night Option only additional $29 • Central Middle School, Wrestling Room • Optional uniform and certification for white to black belt available for additional fee • Wear loose, comfortable clothing to class Kung Fu Wu Shu Beginner & White Belt Join this fun, non-competitive, fullparticipation class. Class is designed for youth beginners ages 5 and older and adults. #KFYBG-300-00-001-12 Tuesdays, Jan 24-Mar 20 No class Feb 7 & Feb 28 #KFYBG-300-00-002-12 Thursdays, Jan 26-Mar 22 No class Feb 23 & Mar 1

6-6:45 pm

Kung Fu Wu Shu Advanced Intermediate This class is designed for students, youth and adult, who have previously participated and have been approved to take this class. Instructor approval and concurrent registration in belt class #KFYBL is required for this class.

6:15-7 pm

#KFINSP-300-00-001-12 Tuesdays, Jan 24-Mar 20 No class Feb 7 & Feb 28 #KFINSP-400-00-001-12 Tuesdays, Apr 17-May 29

#KFYBG-400-00-001-12 Tuesdays, Apr 17-May 29

6-6:45 pm

#KFYBG-400-00-003-12 Thursdays, Apr 19-May 31

6:15-7 pm

Kung Fu Wu Shu Yellow to Black Belt This class is a continuation of the Kung Fu - Wu Shu Beginner & White Belt class. #KFYBL-300-00-001-12 Tuesdays, Jan 24-Mar 20 No class Feb 7 & 28 #KFYBL-300-00-002-12 Thursdays, Jan 26-Mar 22 No class Feb 23 & Mar 1 #KFYBL-400-00-001-12 Tuesdays, Apr 17-May 29 #KFYBL-400-00-002-12 Thursdays, Apr 19-May 31

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6:45-7:30 pm

7-7:45 pm

7:30-8:15 pm

Kung Fu: 2nd Night Option Ramp up your training and progress at a faster rate! Register for this section and you can attend both Tuesdays AND Thursdays. You must be registered for your regular class before registering for this 2nd Night Option. No Early Bird discount on this option. #KFB2-300-00-001-12 Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 24 – Mar 22 No class Feb 7, 23 & 28, Mar 1 $29/person #KFYB2-400-00-001-12 Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 24 – Mar 22 $29/person

6:45-7:30 pm 7-7:45 pm

Science Lego Machines: Pulleys Grades 1 - 5 Build a motorized crane, a conveyor belt, a garage door and many more projects! Students will build, test, modify and investigate a different project each week. Students will learn the difference between a fixed pulley and a “block and tackle”. This class is innovative and engaging. Sign up today! $49 for 4 classes; Youth Enrichment League #PULL-840-00-001-12 Tuesday, Mar. 6-27 Oakwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#PULL-820-00-001-12 Wednesday, Apr. 11-May 2 Greenwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

LEGO X: ENGINETICS Grades K-4 Get plugged in…LEGO style! Drag races, cranes, go carts, motorized dogs and more. Build them all, connect them to an engine and watch ‘em go! Students will build multiple projects, connect them to an engine and use their projects to investigate basic engineering concepts. This is an all new curriculum that is sure to electrify the most discerning LEGO builder. $75 for 6 classes; Youth Enrichment League #LEGOXENG-860-00-001-12 Tuesday, Jan. 17-Feb. 21 3:55-5:10 pm Sunset Hill - Art Room #LEGOXENG-850-00-001-12 Wednesday, Jan. 18-Feb. 22 3:55-5:10 pm Plymouth Creek - Art Room #LEGOXENG-830-00-001-12 Thursday, Jan. 19-Mar. 1 3:55-5:10 pm No Class Feb. 2 Kimberly Lane - Art Room #LEGOXENG-800-00-001-12 Friday, Jan. 20-Mar. 9 3:55-5:10 pm No Class Jan. 27 and Mar. 2 Birchview – Art Room

Lego Machines: Wheels and Racers Grades 1-5 Build race-cars and an incline conveyor belt. Design your own land yacht and winch. Students will learn the difference between single and separate axles as well as how to build faster and more efficient vehicles. Each class students are given a different project to build, test and modify. This class is as fun as it is inventive! $69 for 6 classes; Youth Enrichment League #RACE-840-00-001-12 Tuesday, Jan. 17-Feb. 21 Oakwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#RACE-820-00-001-12 Wednesday, Feb. 8-Mar. 14 Greenwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#LEGOXENG-810-00-001-12 Monday, Jan. 23-Mar. 5 3:55-5:10 pm No Class Feb. 20 Gleason Lake - Room 216

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Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets Grades K - 5 How did toys work before batteries? They relied on physics. Join Science Explorers and put science to work as you explore the hows and whys of motion, gravity, energy and more. Discover the action packed world of physics by building, experimenting and questioning science contraptions and toys that really work. $49 for 4 classes; Science Explorers #GIZMOS-810-00-001-12 Wednesday, Feb. 1-22 Gleason Lake - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#GIZMOS-850-00-001-12 Monday, Mar. 5-26 Plymouth Creek - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#GIZMOS-830-00-001-12 Tuesday, Feb. 7-28 Kimberly Lane - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#GIZMOS-800-00-001-12 Tuesday, Mar. 6-27 Birchview – Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#GIZMOS-840-00-001-12 Thursday, Feb. 23-Mar. 15 Oakwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

Mad Science – Techno Crazy Grades 1 - 5 Get Techno-Crazy with Mad Science this winter! Learn the basic forces that make technology possible: use Newton’s laws to make things move, and leverage simple machines to do your work. Explore the world of future technology as we program and command real robots, and make light from a liquid. Continue your techno-crazed exploration on your own with your Inertia Kit, Drag Racer, Mechano-Hand, and Black Light Writer. $65 for 4 classes; Mad Science #TECHNO-840-00-001-12 Friday, Jan. 20-Feb. 17 No Class Jan. 27 Oakwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#TECHNO-830-00-001-12 Monday, Jan. 23-Feb. 13 Kimberly Lane - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#TECHNO-810-00-001-12 Friday, Feb. 24-Mar. 16 Gleason Lake - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#TECHNO-860-00-001-12 Wednesday, Feb. 1-22 Sunset Hill - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#TECHNO-820-00-001-12 Monday, Mar. 5-26 Greenwood - Art Room

2:30-3:30 pm

#TECHNO-800-00-001-12 Tuesday, Feb. 7-28 Birchview – Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

#TECHNO-850-00-001-12 Wednesday, Mar. 7-28 Plymouth Creek - Art Room

3:55-4:55 pm

Worth noting . . . Register as soon as possible; certain classes fill up very quickly. Online registration will have priority. Mailed or dropped off (at Community Education) registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration information and forms are on pages 9 and 10.

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WISHES Registration Information It’s easy to register for WISHES classes online 24/7. Using your Visa /MasterCard/Discover, you can register immediately online at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces Click on “Registration” in the gray channel bar. Please note: Parents must register the child that is taking the class (their name must show on the roster). Please do not register yourself. Make sure to note at which school the class is being held.

WISHES registrations may not be sent or dropped off at your child’s school or Home Base site. They are not permitted to accept them. Mail: Fill out registration form and mail it with your check (payable to ISD 284) to: WISHES Wayzata Community Education 305 Vicksburg Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Call Lori at 763-745-5203 if you need assistance.

Register as soon as possible; certain classes fill up very quickly. Online registration will have priority. Mailed or dropped off (at Community Education) registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Be sure to note at which school the class is being held. * If your child is in Home Base, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify them that your child will be attending a WISHES Youth Enrichment class. Confirmations/Waitlist You will receive an email confirmation ONLY if you provide an email address when you register online at: www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces. Otherwise, assume you are in the class unless you hear from us. If you waitlist your child, you will be called ONLY if a spot becomes available. Cancellations • You will receive a full refund, if you cancel 2 business days (M-F) before the class starts. • NO Refunds will be issued the day of the class or after the class starts. • We reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. • Inclement Weather: If school is canceled or dismissed early due to severe weather, WISHES classes will be canceled. By registering your child for a Community Education WISHES class, you are giving us permission to use your child’s photograph/video in future publications such as Community Education WISHES flyers, print publication, brochures, and web pages. If you do not wish your child’s photograph/video to be used, please contact Deb at 763-745-5205 or e-mail Deb.Slomkowski@wayzata.k12.mn.us

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3 Ways to Register for a WI S H ES class 1. Online:

Online Class Registration: www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces Click on “Registration” in the gray channel bar, “Find Classes,” and browse through all the classes under Youth Enrichment. Register with Discover, MasterCard or VISA. Be sure to note at which school the class is held.

2. Mail:

Please make checks payable to ISD 284 and mail the registration form to: Wayzata Community Education Services WISHES Registration PO Box 47334 Plymouth, MN 55447

3. In person:

Wayzata Community Education Services Central Middle School 305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN

• Classes fill quickly. Students will be registered on a first come, first serve basis. • Email confirmation sent for online registration only if email address is provided. You will receive notification if the class is filled, canceled or changed. • Cancellation of Classes: We reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. You will be contacted and fee refunded. • Pick-up Policy: Please pick up students in their classroom promptly at the end of the class. • Questions regarding registration should be directed to (763) 745-5203. By registering your child for a Community Education WISHES class, you are giving us permission to use your child’s photograph/video in future publications such as Community Education WISHES flyers, print publication, brochures, and web pages. If you do not wish your child’s photograph/video to be used, please contact Deb at Deb.Slomkowski@wayzata.k12.mn.us or 763-745-5205.

WISHES Youth Enrichment Registration Form Student Names ___________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________ Zip _____________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________ Phone __________________ Please check the class(es) you would like to register for and total the cost. Class Code

Class Title

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Fee _____________

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Total Fee $ _____________

Payment Information: ❏ I have enclosed Check #________________. Please make checks payable to ISD 284. Parent/Guardian signature _____________________________________ Date _________________

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