Welcome to Farmington Schools! District #192

www.farmingtonCE.com (651) 460-3200 Fall 2016

Family Time: Parent and Child Art classes pages 10 & 24 Holiday Bake Shop pages 4 & 24 Holiday Gift Ideas pages 9 & 10 PROGRAMS FOR Community Education

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Contents… Highlights ...... 3 Adult Classes...... 4 Health and Wellness Fitness and Recreation Lifestyle Technology Connect with Farmington Day Trips Community Education Work and Money 1 1. Go to our website: Adult Basic Education (ABE)...... 16 farmingtonCE.com and discover Speaking of Kids...... 17 all that Farmington Community Education has to offer. Kid Connection...... 18 Find FAQ’s, links to registration 2 Preschool Options...... 19 or more information. 3 Music Academy...... 20 2. Like us on Facebook! Go to: facebook.com/FarmingtonCE Youth Enrichment...... 21 Parent and Child classes...... 24 3. Follow us on Twitter! Go to: twitter.com/district192ce Preschool Classes...... 25 4. You will need to create an Sports...... 27 account at pinterest.com and Gymnastics...... 30 then search for Farmington Preschool Kids! Aquatics...... 32 4 5. Go to our website, scroll down 5 Project Explore...... 38 and click on the Join our Email Community Events...... 44 List button and subscribe to our newsletter. Class Locations...... 45 Registration...... 46

Celebrate Lifelong Learning! National Community Education Day Thu, Nov 10th! 3

NEW! Help Your Child Art Classes Get Organized Unleash your creative spark! Learn 3 habits of organized kids, Adult classes page 9. attend with your child Youth classes page 22. See page 14. Discover

Save the Date! ◆◆ Speaking of Kids: Stress Relief for Kids Oct 4 ◆◆ Student production of Middle School Swim Program NEW! Coffee and Canvas The Spell of Sleeping Beauty Competitive program Join your friends to sip coffee Oct 7 & 8 for boys and girls. and create your own painting. ◆◆ 30th Annual Halloween Walk See page 29. See page 9. Oct 28 ◆◆ National Community Education Day Nov 10 Find us on ◆◆ Patriotic Day Celebration Facebook Nov 10

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Ingiting learning. Impacting community. Inventing our tomorrows. Farmington Area Public Schools serve more than 6,900 students and 33,000 residents in Farmington, Lakeville, Castle Rock, Eureka, Empire, Hampton, and Vermillion Townships with K-12, Community Education, and Special Education programs. web: www.farmington.k12.mn.us | Twitter: @district192 | Facebook: facebook.com/isd192 4 Health & Wellness Holiday Bake and Take Nancy Burgeson Prepare ten dozen holiday cookies from cookie dough prepared in a commercial kitchen. Work in pairs to form, trim and decorate cookies that include Lemon Crinkles, Peanut Butter Balls, Rudolph's New Molasses, Santa's Sugar, Meltaways, Cherry Poppyseed Thumbprints, Blossoms and more! Staff bake the cookies. Bring an apron and containers to take cookies home. Plan to arrive on time and stay through the end assisting with cleanup. Hairnets and gloves provided. All participants must be registered. Neither children nor non-registered guests allowed in class. Sorry, cookies not provided to no-shows. Fee of $13 payable to instructor at class. Hands-on. Nancy Burgeson, Bake-n-Take instructor for years, popular, skilled and knowledgeable.

Th Dec 1 1 Session $35 Sa Dec 3 1 Session $35 6-9 pm FRMS, Apple Valley 9 am-Noon FRMS, Apple Valley AECAF201 AECAF203 F Dec 2 1 Session $35 Sa Dec 3 1 Session $35 Dinner’s Done Workshop 6-9 pm FRMS, Apple Valley 1-4 pm FRMS, Apple Valley Trina Greene AECAF202 AECAF204 You are busy and making healthy meals for your family can take time. Learn to make delicious, healthy meals quickly and efficiently. Advanced prepping is a great way to save time and reduce the stress of cooking. Preparing ahead of time will give you healthy and simple meals to enjoy when you need them. Learn simple prep ideas and a few great recipes to get you started. Course fee includes all spices and condiments (gluten free), participants bring their own groceries, list will be supplied. Family Favorites Menu: ◆◆ Barbecue Sloppy Joes ◆◆ Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry ◆◆ Easy Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Balsamic Sauce ◆◆ Rush Hour Chicken Fajitas ◆◆ Lemon Pepper Chicken Divan ◆◆ Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup ◆◆ “Baked” Veggie Rotini Th Nov 3 1 Session $90 6-9 pm LDMS AECAF301

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Health & Wellness Fitness & Recreation 5 Ballroom Dance - Standard Beginners Victor Albrecht This class will offer you an overview of popular social dances. Learn the conversation and corner step in the smooth Foxtrot. The basic box-step and Waltz steps will also be taught in the elegant Ballroom Waltz. Even basics and women’s underarm and alternating turns will be taught Dancing for Beginners Country Western 2-Step in the East Coast Swing. Deanna Constantine Victor Albrecht W Oct 19-26 2 Sessions If you wish you knew how to dance Learn to dance “slow-slow-quick- $36 per couple so you could get on the floor and quick” and before long, add more 8-9 pm Longfellow, Northfield not feel self conscious, then this is steps to the Country Two-Step. AEFR602 the perfect course for you! Gain Discover the lasso turn, how to move confidence learning how to dance real from partner to partner and finish the West Coast steps in sync with your partner, and combo with your partner. Practice half Swing Dance Class to current and classic songs played circles, changes and swing turns that Victor Albrecht at weddings, parties, and most social add fun and variety to swing dance. Learn the triple-count footwork for events. Practice several easy to learn Try the three-step polka and line this popular dance from the Big Band steps including waltz, swing, foxtrot, dance patterns. Each new step will add era. Other steps that will be taught hustle, and polka. Come with or further enjoyment on the dance floor. include various under-arm turns, without a partner. Couples dance with Couples only. ladies side-pass and the Sugar Push their partner only, and singles rotate W Nov 9-30 3 Sessions $49 with swivels. with one another. Teens and adults of 8-9 pm TLE, Eagan all ages welcome! Classes are easier W Oct 19 1 Session AEFR102 $18 per couple than you think! Instructor guarantees No class Nov 23 6-7 pm Longfellow, Northfield you will learn to dance! AEFR603 Free make up lessons if you need to Ballroom Dance - miss class for any reason. Latin Beginners Night Club Slow Dance F Oct 7-28 4 Sessions $55 Victor Albrecht Workshop (singles & couples) 7-8:30 pm SES, Apple Valley This class offers a perfect overview Victor Albrecht AEFRF604 of popular Latin Dances. The Rumba This class will offer dance patterns will have side breaking steps and a and moves that will be usable in small Night Club Slow Dance slow quick-quick count. The Cha-Cha spaces such as night clubs and parties. Victor Albrecht and Salsa will have cross-turns and ‘the Learn various underarm turns and Learn dances for weddings, house Sweetheart!’ The American Tango will cross turns as well as proper lead and parties, night clubs, and more. get you dancing Promenades and the following techniques to encourage Discover underarm and cross turns ‘Medio Corte’ and more! smooth execution of dances. Different that both dance partners can W Oct 19-26 2 Sessions old-time dances will also be taught. accomplish. Leading and following $36 per couple All are welcome. are encouraged for all. All ages, no 8-9 pm Longfellow, Northfield W Oct 26 1 Session partners needed. Wear comfortable AEFR601 $9 per person shoes. 6-7 pm Longfellow, Northfield W Nov 9-30 3 Sessions $29 AEFR604 7-8 pm TLE, Eagan AEFRF501 No class Nov 23 www.farmingtonCE.com 6 Fun Fitness Kung Fu (Adult) National Treasure Kung Fu Ages 13-Adults A year-round progressive training program. Certification from White to Black Belt available. Not just a kicking, punching, self-defense class; get the benefits of both internal and external Kung Fu. This class teaches the benefits of Tai Chi and Chi Kung and the explosive physical conditioning powers of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Tai Chi and Chi Kung exercises are relaxing, low-impact, and non-straining on joints and ligaments. Northern Shaolin Kung Fu will build muscle, power, flexibility, and agility. Join a fun, non-competitive, full participation class that focuses on exercises that will strengthen the mind and body, promote longevity, vitality, coordination and balance. Please note that qualified assistants aid in teaching this course. 7 Sessions Thursdays DMS Oct 6-Dec 1 Healthy Heart Yoga No class Oct 20 & Nov 24 Debbie Prahner AERF111 Beginner/White/Yellow Belt 6-6:45 pm $79 Are you looking to relax and improve AERF112 Orange-2nd Purple Belt 6:45-7:30 pm $79 your life? Yoga is the key to enhancing AERF113 3rd Purple Belt-Black Belt 7:30-8:15 pm $79 life through proper breathing, exercise, nutrition, and relaxation. Benefits 7 Sessions Mondays DMS Oct 10-Nov 28 of participating in Yoga include No class Oct 31 improved muscle tone, flexibility and AERF101 Beginner/White/Yellow Belt 6-6:45 pm $79 strength, reduced stress and tension, AERF102 Orange-2nd Purple Belt 6:45-7:30 pm $79 and improved circulation. Join our AERF103 3rd Purple Belt-Black Belt 7:30-8:15 pm $79 afternoon Yoga class designed for all ages. The postures and breathing exercise help purify the mind, body, The Ups and Downs of Juggling and spirit. Debbie Phraner has over Homeward Bound Theatre Company 20 years experience teaching Yoga You’ve seen ‘em on television. You’ve and has studied at the Yoga Institute seen ‘em at fairs and festivals. How of New York. She strives to provide do they do it? Come discover the a supportive non-competitive secrets of multi-object manipulation environment as well as to use the tools in this beginning juggling class. This taught in Yoga to promote a peaceful, is a safe, fun and supportive learning joyful, and healthy individual. environment in which each and every No childcare available. participant succeeds. Even if you have T Sep 27-Nov 1 5 Sessions $40 said “Oh, I tried it once and it didn’t 3:45-4:45 pm RVES work”, this hands-on, interactive AEFRF401 workshop promises that you’ll leave No class Oct 11 the class having succeeded in learning how to juggle. T Nov 29-Dec 20 4 Sessions $32 3:45-4:45 pm RVES Th Sep 29 1 Session $42 AEFRF402 7-9 pm BHMS, Eagan AEFRF305

W Oct 26 1 Session $42 6:30-8:30 pm MVES-CE AEFRF304

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Zumba Infant and Child CPR Jevzena Kubes Lynette Endres 7 It’s here! An exciting new workout Learn how to care for infants and that’s sweeping the nation! This dance children in an emergency. Topics fitness class fuses Latin rhythms covered include rescue breathing with easy to follow moves and fun obstructed airway and CPR for music. It is a dynamic total body children ages 0 to 12 years. Keep your cardio workout. Come join the party! family safe. Red Cross certification Bring a water bottle to class and awarded for successful completion. prepare to have FUN! Choose from Infant and Child CPR ($55) or First Aid with Infant and T Sep 20-Dec 6 10 Sessions $80 Child CPR ($70). 6-7 pm MVES AEFRF201 Th Sep 22 1 Session $55 No class Oct 11 & Nov 8 6-9 pm ISC AEHWF203 Th Sep 22-Dec 8 10 Sessions $80 7-8 pm MVES Th Nov 15 1 Session $55 AEFRF202 6-9 pm ISC No class Oct 20 & Nov 24 AEHWF204

Adult, Child and Infant CPR Children’s Eye Health, Lynette Endres Vision and Learning Be prepared if the unexpected Dr. Pam Rupnow happens! Learn to recognize and How do you determine if there is care for life threatening breathing something wrong with your baby's and cardiac emergencies in adults, eyes? How do you know if the cause children and infants. Course includes of a child’s reading difficulties obstructed airway CPR and use of are learning or vision related? an Automated External Defibrillator How does the increased demand – Hypnosis/Weight Loss & (AED). Hands on practice on eg: learning to read at younger ages – Stop Smoking and Chewing manikins included. Red Cross affect my child? What do you need Dr. Mary Fischer certification awarded for successful to know about how the increase in Make behavior changes that stop completion. Choose from electronic use is affecting your child? cravings and obsessions with food and/ Adult CPR/AED certification ($55) Dr. Rupnow, Family Vision Clinic or tobacco. The hypnosis experience or Adult, Child and Infant CPR of Farmington, will answer all these is relaxing and allows you to be in certification ($75). questions and more regarding our control at all times. For weight control children’s ocular and visual Th Sep 22 1 Session $75 create behaviors that will motivate you 6-9 pm ISC development. AEHWF201 to exercise and control cravings. Fee W Oct 5 1 Session $4 includes a self-hypnosis CD and Th Nov 15 1 Session $75 7-8:30 pm MVES-CE a lifetime membership card for free 6-9 pm ISC AELF701 reinforcement. Dress comfortably; AEHWF202 bring a pillow and sleeping bag or blanket to class. More information can be found at www.hypnosisclinic.net. T Oct 11 1 Session 6:15-9:30 pm RMS, Rosemount AEHSF401-WeightLoss $69 AEHSF402-Smoking $69 AEHSF403-Both $69

www.farmingtonCE.com Beginning Intro to the Chakras, Aura 8 Tackle Making and Human Energy Fields Mark Waschek Suzanne Worthley Learn the tricks, tips and techniques This class will introduce you to the to save hundreds of dollars in lures human chakra system, energy bodies and tackle including leaders, bass and aura. Your auric fields and buzzbaits and spinnerbaits, custom chakras channel intelligence energy jigs and skirts, walleye rigs and in- and awareness into and throughout line spinnerbaits for trout, bass, pike your body. When these channels are and muskie. Discover the basic skills blocked or shut down, it can cause needed to design, bend wire, build, stress, negativity, and other conditions. paint and finish lures that will catch By gaining a deeper understanding every fish from sunfish to muskies. of your chakras, you are better able Leave class with over $25 in lures to identify when your energy is out you have made yourself. of balance and develop strategies for Th Sep 29 1 Session $29 improving your life-flow. 6:30-9 pm LDMS W Oct 5 1 Session $25 AELF501 7-9 pm FRMS, Apple Valley AELF601 The Magic of Ascension Suzanne Worthley Introduction to Ascension study is a unique way we Improvisation can look at ourselves, our planet, and Homeward Bound Theatre Company Open Woodshop- our universe. It is a magical paradigm for enlightenment that draws on the Beginning to Advanced Improvisation means making it world’s ancient wisdom. Come learn up as you go along. It’s what jazz Paul Landwehr how through your thoughts, words musicians, Drew Carey and many This 7 week course will allow and deeds, you create your reality and other performers do in their shows. beginners to advanced students to determine the world in which you live. It can help you gain confidence and learn the basics of woodworking and/ ability to think on your feet in your or add onto their knowledge while T Sep 13 1 Session $25 7-9 pm FRMS, Apple Valley daily life, whether you are interested in making their own personal project(s). AELF600 performing or not. Using experiences Book shelves, patio furniture,and and stories from your own life, you lathe turning are just some projects Speak Well and Win! will learn simple improvisational that have been made under the expert Homeward Bound Theatre techniques in storytelling and acting. assistance of Paul Landwehr. Paul is an Company Wear comfortable clothing that you Industrial Arts teacher with 40 years Whether you are speaking before can move in. No experience necessary. of woodworking experience. a large crowd, a committee or your Students must call Paul before the T Oct 18-Nov1 3 Sessions $25 employer, this class will sharpen you 6:30-8:30 pm ISC first class to ensure the project chosen presentation skills. You will learn AELF302 can be completed in the class time. breathing, projection, body movement Students are responsible to bring all and especially how to remain calm and lumber, glues and fasteners and will in control. discuss what you will need to be able to work the first night. M Nov 7-14 2 Sessions $53 Small project? Consider dropping in 6:30-8:30 pm MVES-CE on one or more sessions. The cost is AEWF302 just $12 per session. Note: This is not a refinishing class. W Sep 28-Oct 26 7 Sessions $72 7-9 pm LDMS AEHGF201 Lifestyle Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Make Delightfully Scented Coffee & Canvas Cleaning Products with the Suzanne Schwichtenberg 9 Benefits of Essential Oils Farmington Community Education, Teresa Cover in partnership with The Rambling Avoid those harmful chemicals found River Center in Farmington, is offering in typical cleaning products, and start a Coffee & Canvas program to bring breathing in the benefits of essential out your inner artist, no experience oils! Your instructor will demonstrate necessary! easy-to-make products including a Art instructor, Suzanne Schwictenberg, household cleaner, carpet freshener, will provide a step by step demonstrate deodorizing spray and air freshener, and paint along with program then you’ll make your own soapless, participants showing how to mix borax free laundry detergent and colors, use paint brushes properly, a sink and tub cleanser. Breathe in and achieve the desired effects exhilarating scents and experience for your painting! the natural antibacterial qualities of Enjoy coffee while learning something therapeutic grade essential oils such as new! Beginners are welcome! If you lemon, melaleuca, lavender, and more. have painted before or know little about the subject, the easy to follow Sa Sep 17 1 Session $24 phases produce beautiful personally 9-11 am LDMS created artwork! AELF702 Th Sep 8 1 Session $46 Wine Glass Painting 1-3 pm RRC, Farmington Make Your Own SPA Renee Reinardy AELF325 Products Using the Benefits Let your creativity pour out as you of Essential Oils Framed Etched Mirror create your own hand painted wine Teresa Cover Renee Reinardy glasses! No experience is needed, and Learn how to make completely multiple design ideas will be offered- This creative class has so many option natural massage/spa products while or create your own! Each participant for customizing, it will be hard to pick incorporating the wellness benefits will leave with 4 custom painted one design! Learn this easy and fun of therapeutic grade essential oils. glasses. Once you learn this fun way to way to custom etch any glass. Several We will be making bath salts, foot decorate glass, the options are endless! design options will be available for scrubs, massage oils, and body butter etching the mirror, as well as paints, Th Oct 13 1 Session $35 in class. Take home samples to enjoy stains and embellishments for the 6:30-8:30 pm MVES-CE the exhilarating scents plus recipes to frame. Make one for yourself or to give AELF402 recreate these soothing spa products as a thoughtful gift! Dress for mess at home. Perfect for gift giving- share and prepare to have fun! DIY Pallet Signs these handmade gifts with those you Renee Reinardy love! $10 supply charge payable to the T Sep 13 1 Session $35 instructor at class. 6:30-8:30 pm MVES-CE How would you like to make your own AELF401 personalized pallet sign? The 18” by Th Dec 8 1 Session $24 18” wood panel is already assembled 6:30-8:30 am LDMS and ready for you to make it beautiful. AELF703 Several design ideas will be available, or create your own! You will also choose from several colors of stain and paint, so you are sure to leave with a custom sign that will look beautiful in your home! Dress for mess, and prepare to have fun! M Nov 7 1 Session $35 6:30-9 pm LSHS, Lakeville Lifestyle AELF403 www.farmingtonCE.com Study English While 10 You Visit Minnesota Lifestyle Improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while you Parent and Child attend English as a Second Language Painting Class (ESL) classes with other adults. Suzanne Schwichtenberg Register for this class if you are Maybe you are looking for Daddy/ temporarily visiting the United States Daughter time, or Mom & Me time, and have a Visitor or Student Visa. or a Girls day out with sisters, aunts, This class is for adults age 17 and older cousins, friends and grandma. who are not enrolled in high school. Whatever the reason, it’s a good time T/Th Sep 6-Dec 15 28 Sessions $225 to just enjoy some time with the ones 9:15-11:45 am MVES-CE you love. Spend a couple hours with AELFGE101 your child and get creative together! No class Oct 20 & Nov 24 We’ve made it easy and convenient for T/Th Sep 6-Dec 15 28 Sessions $225 you by providing all of the supplies 5:45-8:15 pm MVES-CE for two paintings! Artist Suzanne AELFGE102 No class Oct 20 & Nov 24 Ornament Wreath or Tree Schwictenberg of Gallery on the Go will provide step-by-step instruction Renee Reinardy during the class so that each parent These colorful decorations are fun to and child pair can follow along and make and add beauty to any door or make the same painting together. table top! Choose from a 12˝ round Paintings will be done on a 16 x 20 wreath or 12˝ tall tree. Several colors inch canvas and light refreshments and shapes of ball ornaments will be will be served. available, so you are sure to leave Th Oct 20 1 Session $78 with a decoration you adore! 1-3 pm MVES-CE T Dec 6 1 Session $35 AELF201 6:30-8:30 pm LSHS, Lakeville AELF404 W Dec 28 1 Session $78 1-3 pm MVES-CE AELF202 Hand-Stamped Holiday Cards Winemaking at Home Liz Hawley Ages 21 + Create your own hand-stamped and Learn to make wine for your own embellished holiday cards! Make 25 pleasure or to give as a gift. Discover cards (5 each of 5 designs) to send the step-by-step process to make wine out this holiday season. The course from fresh fruits, fruit juices, and wine includes envelopes, pre-cut materials, kits from around the world. Learn ready to stamp and assemble. bottling and labeling techniques. The instructor will provide stamps, Understand how to prepare fruits and inks and tools for you to complete balance the juice for the fermentation your cards. Students should bring step. Demonstration, hands-on, and their adhesive of choice (tombow, tasting. double-sided tape, etc.) or purchase from the instructor. M Oct 10 1 Session $29 6-8 pm Ecumen Seasons W Nov 30 1 Session $29 at Apple Valley 6-9 pm MVES-CE AELF602 AELF203

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Technology 11 Introduction to Social Media Marketing Kamini Gocool Tweet? Post? Google? #Helpme! What’s the Best Way to get Your Marketing Message Out? Attract new customers, spread awareness of your business, and have fun doing it! This beginner’s course in marketing your new or existing business using social media is the place to start. Learn the dos and don’ts, #allabouthashtags, how to stay relevant and attract the right customers. Each week will focus on a different media. Take one course, or all five! W Sep 28-Oct 26 5 Sessions $60 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE AEWMF506 All 5 Sessions

W Sep 28-Oct 26 3 Sessions $36 Photoshop Elements 14 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE AEWMF507 Any 3 sessions Learn how to get better results retouching portraits. Uncover the basics of photo manipulation to give marginal photos the “Hollywood touch.” Learn to add or W Sep 28 1 Session $14 remove objects from photos, convert them from color to black and white, 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE crop them and more. Bring a flash drive. AEWMF501 Facebook M Sep 19-Oct 10 4 Sessions $89 W Oct 5 1 Session $14 6:30-8:30 pm FRMS, Apple Valley 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE AETCF101 AEWMF502 Twitter

W Oct 12 1 Session $14 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE AEWMF503 Pinterest

W Oct 19 1 Session $14 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE AEWMF504 Instagram

W Oct 26 1 Session $14 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE AEWMF505 Google+

Looking for more technology classes? FroogalEd is busy this fall updating their courses to give even more value to their students. Watch for the new classes this winter.

www.farmingtonCE.com 12 Day Trips Shop Hop: Yarn and Fiber Stores! Love to knit, crochet, create jewelry or other items from yarn or fibers? Today is your day! This annual tour includes five yarn and fiber stores in the greater metro area (no stores within the district). Stores are varied and offer unique yarns. Helpful owners and employees will warmly greet you, assist you as needed, highlight new yarns and offer store specials or refreshments. Store histories vary ... one has been established over 40 years to a newer establishment open less than five years. Two floors of bold and vibrant colors welcome you at one rambling boutique, another is nestled in a downtown business community and still another is in a strip mall. Each has an unique ambiance and special niche in the world of yarn. Even if you are not into yarn, this tour offers other options in viewing the towns and businesses. Spend time exploring ! Lunch will be on your own in White Bear Lake, offering one-of-a-kind restaurants that feature an array of food. Hosts include popular Community Education instructors, Kathy and Cheri. Fee includes five specialty stores (additional shops if interested are available), coach bus, stores surprises, bus treats and escorts. Depart/Return: Cub Foods 1940 Cliff Lake Rd, Eagan No Discounts

Sa Oct 1 1 Session $49 8:15 am-5:30 pm Cub Foods AETF202

Fall in Harmony Harmony includes historical information and farm visits with a local professional guide. Purchase Amish breads, pies, candy, canned goods, soaps, woven rugs and stunning quilts in small shops at the farms. Admire beautifully handcrafted furniture and meet the skilled craftsmen. Another store offers quality baskets for every use in your home. Tour a historic 1856 log cabin country church in Fillmore County. A bountiful noon meal is served at the Harmony House. Enjoy homemade pie for dessert! The drive to Lanesboro features beautiful scenery in the picturesque valley of the Root River. View the river, stores and have dinner on your own. Fee includes coach bus, lunch (inclusive), guided tour of Harmony, various Amish farms, and stores and escort. Optional purchases and evening meal are at your own expense.

Depart/Return: Scott Highlands Middle School 14011 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley No Discounts

Sa Oct 15 1 Session $79 7:45 am-8 pm SHMS, Apple Valley AETF203

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Work & Money 13 10 Keys to Estate Planning - Its not just for the Wealthy Damien Cannaday & Tom Zubrod Many of us tend to think only the very wealthy need an estate plan; however, everyone needs to plan. During your lifetime estate planning helps protect your assets, ensures your healthcare wishes are followed, and secures your end of life instructions. Upon your passing estate planning ensures that you choose your heirs and that your last wishes are honored. Come and learn how an estate plan allows you to choose not only who will receive your property, but also when Protect Your Farm, Retire Wisely Workshop and how they receive it. This planning Ranch, and Land Heritage Jennifer Beyl-Lee & Josh Malwitz helps maximize tax savings and (Don’t Leave it to Chance) Nearing retirement age? Change minimize legal expenses. Damien Cannaday & Tom Zubrod your mindset from accumulation to Learn the 10 keys to creating a distribution in retirement. You will well-rounded estate plan. Become educated on how to transfer your land or business to the learn about common events and issues M Sep 19 1 Session $14 next generation. Obtain the tools that can effect your retirement strategy 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE needed to make informed decisions and items to consider before making AEFWM401 regarding your planning needs, with decisions. Learn about the risks the end goal of preserving the heritage every retiree faces and how to Empowering Women you’ve worked so hard to build. minimize them. with Their Finances We will use industry statistics and case Th Sep 29 1 Session FREE Carolyn Mager & Tom Zubrod studies to explain the various ways you 5:30-6:30 pm MVES-CE Women, are you handling most of can transition your agricultural farm AEWMF101 your household and cultural financial and/or your business operations to decisions? If so, this class is for you! Th Oct 20 1 Session FREE family members. You’ll gain practical 5:30-6:30 pm MVES-CE Understand how to take control of knowledge that will: AEWMF102 your finances in today’s economic ◆◆ Allow you to stay in control as environment. Learn about different Th Nov 17 1 Session FREE long as you can ways to mange financial risks, 5:30-6:30 pm MVES-CE including identifying the risks and ◆◆ Allow you to decide who receives AEWMF103 the effect they can have on you and what, when they receive it, and your family’s well being and wealth. how it is distributed Multiple investment and saving ◆◆ Cover the five “D”s: Death, options will be presented. A question Divorce, Disability, Disagreement and answer period will follow. and Desire to get out. M Oct 10 1 Session $14 Come join us to learn tips on estate 6:30-8 pm MVES-CE planning, succession planning, and AEWMF402 exit planning for your most important asset – your heritage. M Nov 21 1 Session $14 6:30-8 pm MVES-CE AEFWM403 www.farmingtonCE.com 14 Work & Money Saving Money on College Jay Benanav Parents of HS students will not want to miss hearing a local expert provide strategies to help families navigate the complicated college process and save tens of thousands of dollars. College is now the second largest purchase most families make in their lives, yet most know more about buying a television. Class will cover common mistakes families make in selecting a college, myths about financial aid, and how to significantly reduce your cost. Planning ahead and developing a Strategize to Maximize The Minnesota Health strategy for the college process is Social Security Care Directive crucial to finding the right fit and Jennifer Beyl-Lee & Josh Malwitz Amy Nielsen avoiding unmanageable debt. A must Navigating your Social Security Everyone is at risk of not being able to for parents of college bound students. retirement benefit options can be make their own health care decisions. Th Oct 27 1 Session $9 overwhelming. Join us to learn about A health care directive is a planning 6:30-8:30 pm MVES-CE how to sort through the many options tool used to identify who you want to AEWMF201 to help ensure the choices you make make decisions for you if you aren’t are right for you. able, and put your preferences and Organized, Th Sep 15 1 Session FREE wishes regarding end-of-life health Smart Kidsl 5:30-6:30 pm MVES-CE care in writing. Join us learn how to Gail Marek create your own health care directive. AEWMF111 Ages 12 and up with a parent. After this course you will have a good Th Oct 6 1 Session FREE understanding of what decisions As a parents or teacher, do you 5:30-6:30 pm MVES-CE you will be making and points to know the 3 highly effective habits of AEWMF112 talk over with your family and loved organized kids? Learn the five things Th Nov 3 1 Session FREE ones. A follow up will be offered for that kids need to bring to school 5:30-6:30 pm MVES-CE those wishing to have their document every day, good time management AEWMF113 notarized. for yourself and your child, and how to help your kids create schedules, W Sep 28 1 Session $9 homework, and quiet study spaces. 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE Also learn how to make and set AEWMF301 rules for cell phones and iPads and W Oct 26 1 Session $9 computers. Fee includes parent and 12-1 pm ISC one child, additional children $5 each. AEWMF302 Parents may also attend alone. W Nov 30 1 Session $9 Th Oct 13 1 Session $24 6:30-7:30 pm MVES-CE 6:30-8 pm MVES-CE AEWMF303 AELF801

W Dec 28 1 Session $9 12-1 pm ISC AEWMF304 Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Work & Money 15

Write Your Own Will Digital Estate Planning Proficiency and Preparation Andrea Palumbo Andrea Palumbo for Steam and Hot Water If you were to pass away unexpectedly, Digital estate planning is the process Heating Boiler License Testing would your wishes be carried out? of organizing your digital property and Prepare to be a more informed Who would coordinate the probate assets and making arrangements for boiler operator and gain knowledge for your estate? Who would be the what should happen to that property of boilers, codes and practices in guardian of your children? To whom after your death. While many people preparation for the State of Minnesota would your assets be distributed? manage their finances, business, and boiler operator’s exams, resulting in This class will help you answer these personal lives online, very few have possible career advancement. Focus questions through drafting a basic organized or centralized those is on low PSI steam and hot water will with guidance from a licensed accounts. This can make managing heating boilers. You will receive attorney. This class is appropriate for and distributing these assets difficult three 50+ question sample tests you if the total of all your individual after the person has died, and can and corrected copies are offered. assets is less than one-million dollars lead to confusion for family members, Handouts relating to the governing including real estate, life insurance, denial of access, and even an inability jurisdictional codes, applicable and and retirement assets. You will leave to locate the accounts or information currently enforced in Minnesota, are this class with a legal and effective will. in the first place. explained in an easy format. State Prior to attending class, all participants By creating a digital estate plan, you exam applications and affidavit forms will receive and must complete a can help your family more easily: provided. Morning refreshments and questionnaire, which will be forwarded ◆◆ Locate any accounts you lunch provided by instructor. to you by Community Education. have online Optional textbook recommended: Basic computer skills are helpful, as Low Pressure Boilers, by Frederick M. you will type your will on a computer. ◆◆ Access those accounts or the information in those accounts Steingress and Daryl R. Walker. 2C M Oct 3 1 Session $49 per person students may not need this book, 6:30-9 pm MVES-CE ◆◆ Determine if your digital but instructor highly recommends AEWMF602 property has any financial value for 1C and Chief students. Check that needs to be reported and library for a copy. perhaps submitted to probate Sorry, no discounts apply. Save 15% when you ◆◆ Distribute or transfer any digital Sa Oct 8 1 Session $99 assets to the appropriate parties register for both 8:30 am-2:30 pm HSH, Hastings AEWMF400 Write Your Own Will ◆◆ Avoid online identity theft and M Oct 10 1 Session $49 per person Sa Nov 5 1 Session $99 Digital Estate Planning. 6:30-8:30 pm MVES-CE 8:30 am-2:30 pm RMS, Rosemount AEWMF401 Only $82 AEWMF601

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ABE Fall Session: Adult Basic Education Sept 6 to All classes held at Community Education Center, Meadowview Elementary Dec 15 (MVES) 6100 195th Street West, Farmington. ABE offers free classes for adults who are over the age of 17 and are not currently enrolled in school. All classes are free. Free Classes All classes are taught in English. Clases gratis lớp học miễn phí Free English Language Classes (ESL) for Adults Clases gratuita de inglés para adultos Lờp Học Anh Miền Phi Dụời Lờn • Reading • Writing • Speaking • Listening

T,Th Sep 6-Dec 15 5:45-8:15 pm MVES-CE Room 118

Skills Classes to get you ready for the GED, work, or college T Sep 6-Dec 15 5:45-8:15 pm MVES-CE Room 118 Learn English

www.DakotaPrairieABE.com. Aprender Inglés Class Registration: New students register at class time during the first two weeks học tiếng Anh of the session. You will complete registration paperwork and a short assessment at registration. This will take 90 minutes. Just visiting the United States? Visitors can register for our “Study English While You Visit Minnesota” classes on page 10. Dakota Prairie Adult Basic Education

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Do you have kids? Work with kids? Care for kids? Speaking of Kids is for you! Come and enjoy seminars that empower parents, educators and caregivers by providing information and ideas to enhance your relationship with children and help them succeed.

Tuesday, Oct 4 7-8:30 pm Stress Relief for Kids: Register online or phone ____ 5 Stress-Busters Parents and Caregivers Can Teach Children $4 per seminar, all 4 for just $12, – Toni Schutta or $5 at the door ____ Children are feeling stressed in record numbers. Learn the signs and symptoms Registration includes CEU’s of kids’ stress and how to respond in helpful ways. This presentation will include ____ four actionable steps for parents and care providers, and five specific skills Free childcare (ages 2-8) that children can be taught to reduce and manage stress. Registration REQUIRED Meadowview Elementary School Cafetorium, 6100 195th St W, Farmington ____ www.speakingofkids.info Monday, Nov 14 7-8:30 pm Using Conscious Discipline to Emotionally Plug into Your Children – Anne Hoff Modern families face many challenges that can lead to, anxiety, frustration, and mental exhaustion. Conscious discipline provides tools you need to turn these challenges into opportunities to build safety, love, and a new skill set for you and your children. Kenwood Trail Middle School, 19455 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville Monday, Feb 13 7-8:30 pm Raising Safe & Healthy Teens: A Panel Discussion

Feel like it’s hard to stay a step ahead of the issues facing your pre-teen/teen? Join area experts as they walk you through the emerging trends encountered by youth and learn proven strategies to respond to these trends. Meadowview Elementary School Cafetorium, 6100 195th St W, Farmington Monday, Mar 6 7-8:30 pm Parenting & Working with Children in a Digital Age – Jessica Wong This presentation will provide an overview of how kids are SEE YOU THERE! using technology, what they are using and the impact technology is having on social and emotional development. Learn how to regulate and monitor use for better outcomes. Lakeville North High School Auditorium, 19600 Ipava Ave., Lakeville

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Out of School Time Kid Connection is the before and after school child care program of District 192. Staffed with trained professionals who have a combination of education and experience specific to school aged children. Kid Connection is located in all five district elementary schools. Care is available Monday thru Friday, from 6 am to 6 pm, as well as many non school days. Our Kid Connection curriculum is designed to suit the needs of children in grades K-5. Opportunities for social skills development, recreation and academic enrichment are part of our daily schedule. Kid Connection has a variety of flexible scheduling options so families are able to select or create a schedule to meet their individual needs. Hours and pricing Before school: 6 am-School Start Time $12.25-$13/day After School: School Release Time-6 pm $12.25-$13/day Non School Days: 6 am-6 pm $39.50/day Drop in Fees $14.75/day Early Release Days $5 in addition to regular rate Care is available on most Non School Days. These days are not included in the regular tuition and may be selected as needed. (See Non School Days below.) Activities Students involved in Kid Connection will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences each day. Science and math exploration, literacy and homework time, gym, and outside play are just some of the available activities. Activities in Kid Connection are choice based so that your child will have the opportunity to self select areas of interest while learning crucial responsibility and decision making skills. Kid Connection welcomes students of all abilities and will provide reasonable accomodations to help all students participate fully and successfully in our program. Non School Days Care on Non School Days is located at Meadowview and North Trail Elementary schools. Activities include field trips, cooking, sports, music, and arts. Breakfast and an afternoon snack, as well as any field trip costs are included in the daily tuition. Field trips may include movies, museums, waterparks, bowling, skating and parks as well as other unique opportunities. Space is limited, so register now! Care is available on these Non School Days: Oct 10, 20, 21 Nov 23 Dec 2, 27, 28, 29

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Which Farmington 19 Preschool Option fits your Family?

Wee Tigers Half Days or 2 days 9 am-3 pm Ages 3-5 Discovering the Fun in Learning Half day, Part week, September through May Wee Tiger offers parent choices of half days from one, two, three, four or five days per week! Included is an option of 2 days a week from 9 am to 3 pm and evening classes after 6 pm. Classes are geared specifically for 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and 5 year olds, in preparation for sucess in kindergarten and beyond. soon to be accredited by Tuition is paid monthly September - May. Scholarships are available with demonstrated need based on family income, the child's development, and familiy factors. Highest possible 4 Star Rated Program! All families are welcome!

www.WeeTigers.com 4 Convient locations! Meadowview, Riverview, North Trail, Instructional Services Center (ISC)

Stepping Stones Full Days 6 am-6 pm Ages 3-5 Providing the Foundation for Life Long Learning Full day, Full week, Year round Stepping Stones Preschool provides the perfect stepping stone into Kindergarten that provides full day programming! Choose from a school-year or summer option. Our program hours are 6 am to 6 pm, Monday-Friday. This program runs Sept. to June (school-year) and June to August (summer). Tuition is paid weekly, 12 months 3 Convient locations: Meadowview, Riverview, North Trail

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) www.FarmingtonSteppingStones.com STEM is in all of our preschool classrooms! Our hands-on learning experiences and experiments encourage early science, technology, engineering, and math exploration. Our programs build a foundation that properly prepares children for elementary science standards and we make it FUN! Before Entering Preschool • Early Childhood Screening: 3 and 4-year old children must complete a free early childhood screening. If your child has not been screened please go to www.FarmingtonScreening.com or call 651-460-3200 to schedule an appointment. • Immunizations: Your child’s immunizations must be up to date. Contact your child’s health provider or the Dakota County Public Health Department (www.co.dakota.mn.us or 952-891-7528) to learn about immunization requirements. www.farmingtonCE.com 20

Voice Lessons Guitar Lessons Piano Stanford Felix Mike Welsh Grade K-12 Grades 6-12 Grades 3-12 Private 30 minute piano lessons for Work to improve your vocal technique, Private guitar lessons available for beginner, intermediate, or advanced stage presence and more. Lessons students, beginners, intermediate, and students, scheduled after school available for soprano, alto, tenor or advanced skill levels. $5 material fee hours. Students will learn techniques bass; beginning to professional. payable to the instructor. of playing the piano and reading 12 private - 30 minute lessons $300 8 private - 30 minute lessons $176 music. Fees do not include piano FHS MVES lesson books. Instructor will provide YF16-VOICE (Tues) YF16-GUITT(Tues) information about purchasing lesson books. Students must have access to 8 private - 30 minute lessons $176 Brass Instruments MVES a piano/keyboard for practice. Greg Lewis YF16-GUITR (Thurs) Gretchen Porisch Grades 6-12 Mondays - Meadowview Elementary Violin Tuesdays - Akin Road Elementary Improve your brass skills by learning Thursdays - Farmington Elementary more about the physical, technical and Ann Bur Grades 6-12 Linda Rich creative aspects of your instrument. Mondays - North Trail Elementary Lessons available for coronet, trumpet, Learn to play or continue to develop Tuesdays - North Trail Elementary french horn, trombone, baritone, your skills. Beginners take the first Wednesdays - North Trail Elementary euphonium and tuba. steps in learning posture, position, 12 private - 30 minute lessons $355 good practice habits, and lots of Fees range from $659-$751 depending on FHS fun songs. number of lessons in the full year. Students YF16-BRASS receive 28-32 lessons depending on the 12 private - 30 minute lessons $276 day of the week. Quarterly piano lesson MVES Percussion Lessons payments are charged to the credit card on YF16-VIOLT (Tues) file. Fees are based on registration for the Krissy Bergmark full year. Fees will be charged Sep 12, 12 private - 30 minute lessons $276 Grades 6-12 Nov 14, Jan 9 & Mar 13. MVES Students taking percussion lessons YF16-VIOLW (Wed) may choose from a variety of instruments, including snare drum, tympani, marching percussion, and more. Lessons are largely directed by the student’s preference of studies. 12 private - 30 minute lessons $276 FHS YF16-PERC

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Academics 21 ACT Prep Class Grandmasters of Chess Spanish-Vamos a viajar! Advantage Educational Programs Youth Enrichment League (Let's Travel!) Grades 10-12 Grades K-5 Futura Adventures The ACT Preparatory Courses are New and returning students Grades K-5 designed for those who wish to invited. Youth Enrichment League Over 400 million people in the improve their test-taking skills and (YEL) chess continues to evolve. world speak Spanish...Jump on board! their overall scores on the college We have thousands of puzzles and In eight thrilling weeks of Vamos a entrance exams. The course includes corresponding lessons crafted by viajar! (Let's Travel!), students will diagnostic testing, strategies for Women’s International Master and “board” planes, trains and automobiles, answering questions in all testing former Russian Chess Champion, Sima learning key travel and transportation areas, instruction in time management, Sokolovskaya. YEL chess lessons are phrases to get them speaking in essay writing, and more. designed to engage beginners through Spanish right away. Pack your suitcases Students may repeat the courses advanced students. Our fall session because each week will be packed in future offerings – free of charge. introduces basic concepts to beginners full of REAL WORLD SPANISH! Students can choose to attend classes while ensuring returning students get at Farmington High School or at other a thorough chess workout. Join this W Oct 12-Dec 7 8 Sessions $138 3:50-4:50 pm ARES area schools. To enroll at Farmington “sport of the mind” and be part of your YF16-SPANA High School, register on-line. To enroll school’s chess club. Sign up and create No class Nov 23 in an ACT course at another site, a checkmate today! please call Advantage Prep directly Th Nov 3-Dec 15 6 Sessions $78 at 612-222-5108 or register online 3:10-4:10 pm RVES at the Advantage website YF16-CHESSR www.AdvantagePrep.net and No class Nov 24 mention you are a student from Farmington, MN. Math Facts the Easy Way Once you are registered, you will Nancy Kodelka be contacted by E-mail or phone Grades 2-5 with your classroom assignment Listen carefully and you will have approximately 7-10 days before all the memory tricks that will make classes begin. adding, subtracting and multiplying You can also check the easy. Parents are welcome at no charge Advantage website: and encouraged to attend with their www.AdvantagePrep.net or call child. First night covers addition and 612-222-5108 for information and a subtraction. Second night, we will complete list of prep class options. cover multiplication. After the class, W Oct 26-Nov 16 4 Sessions $140 the math facts will be a piece of cake! 5:45-8:45 pm FHS Please bring a notebook and pencil to YF16-ACT215 class. Sign up for one or both nights. M Oct 24 1 Sessions $19 6:30-8 pm MVES-CE YF16-MTHA (Addition/Subtraction)

T Oct 25 1 Sessions $19 6:30-8 pm MVES-CE YF16-MTHM (Multiplication)

M/T Oct 24-25 2 Sessions $34 6:30-8 pm MVES-CE YF16-MTHB (Both) www.farmingtonCE.com 22

Draw Like a Pro! ArtHoliday Gift Making- LEGO Star Wars Art Camp Watch Me Draw Wood Coaster Set Kidcreate Studio Grades K-5 Renee Reinardy Ages 4-6 Boost your creativity with the awesome Grades 1-5 LEGO bricks and Star Wars-what an techniques and cool effects that you Hand crafted gifts are the best! amazing combination! We'll work as will learn in this class. Create frame- During this fun class, participants a team to paint a huge mural complete worthy art each week. Some projects will customize a set of four wooden with stars, planets and far, far away include: drawing horses, designing a coasters and a wooden box to hold galaxies. We'll build star fighters out medieval castle, style a pair of cowboy them in. Several designs and supplies of LEGO bricks, stage an intergalactic boots, and more! Take home a finished will be available so you are sure to battle and make a Darth Vader bobble masterpiece after each class while make a customized set of coasters to head. We'll even make our own light exploring a variety of styles and subject use, love or give away! Dress for mess saber. We'll work with LEGO bricks, matter. Frame it! Gift it! Love it! and prepare to have fun! paint, clay and other art supplies to create masterpieces that your young M Nov 7-Dec 5 5 Sessions $62 M Nov 14 1 Session $23 Jedi will love! Please pack a nut free 3:10-4:10 pm NTES 3:10-4:40 pm RVES snack and beverage. YF16-DRAWN YF16-WOODR Th/F Oct 20-21 2 Sessions $68 T Nov 8-Dec 6 5 Sessions $62 M Nov 28 1 Session $23 3:10-4:10 pm RVES 9-11:30 am NTES 3:40-5:10 pm MVES-CE YF16-STARN YF16-DRAWR YF16-WOODM W Nov 9-Dec 14 5 Sessions $62 3:40-4:40 pm FES Artsy Autumn Bugs! YF16-DRAWF Watch Me Draw No class Nov 23 Grades K-5 Th Nov 10-Dec 15 5 Sessions $62 It’s a Bug’s Life and we will use their awesome shapes and colors for 3:50-4:50 pm ARES inspiration in our art! Create a Rhino Beetle with copper metallic paint YF16-DRAWA (3-D effect!), use oil pastels to make your midnight critter art pop, create No class Nov 24 with clay, paint a bug collage on canvas and more! Unleash the artist in you and take home a keepsake creation each week! Th Sep 22-Nov 3 5 Sessions $62 W Sep 28-Oct 26 5 Sessions $62 3:40-4:40 pm MVES 3:40-4:40 pm FES YF16-BUGM YF16-BUGF No class Oct 6 & 20

M Sep 26-Oct 31 5 Sessions $62 F Sep 30-Nov 4 5 Sessions $62 3:10-4:10 pm NTES 3:50-4:50 pm ARES YF16-BUGSN YF16-BUGA No class Oct 10 No class Oct 21

T Sep 27-Nov 1 5 Sessions $62 3:10-4:10 pm RVES YF16-BUGR No class Oct 11

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Pallet Arrow Wall Art 23 Renee Reinardy Grades 1-5 Give your room a touch of whimsical fun by decorating a wooden arrow! These arrows are over two feet long and are made out of pallet wood, but they need your artistic style to make them colorful! Participants will use paint, stamps, stencils, sponges and Shopkins Art Class other supplies to add color to the Hello Cupcake! Abrakadoodle arrow. Then, embellishments such Autumn Edition as colorful papers, glitter, gems, Grades K-5 Renee Reinardy buttons and other fun supplies will be Inspired by those tiny Shopkins, this Grades 1-5 added. Dress for mess and prepare to class will bring your favorite Shopkin Cupcakes that are too cute to eat? have fun! character to life. Learn how to draw, Yes, that is what we are making! paint, collage and sculpt your own We will learn to decorate adorable M Nov 7 1 Session $23 silly Shopkins' inspired creations. 3:10-4:40 pm RVES cupcakes with a fall inspired theme. YF16-ARROWR Draw yourself as a Shopkin! Unleash We will be using frosting, candies and your imagination in this amazing art other unexpected foods to decorate six T Nov 8 1 Session $23 class. If you love Shopkins, you will different designs. Each child will leave 3:10-4:40 pm NTES love this class! with six delicious custom decorated YF16-ARROWN W Oct 26-Nov 16 4 Sessions $60 cupcakes in a cupcake carrier. Please Teen Poetry Jam 3:10-4:10 pm NTES inform instructor of any allergen Joel Bisser YF16-SHOPN restrictions. Have children wear clothes that can get colored frosting on Grades 7-12 Th Oct 27-Nov 17 4 Sessions $60 them. Teen Poetry Jam will be a fun, highly 3:40-4:40 pm MVES-CE interactive session where both YF16-SHOPM F Oct 21 1 Session $28 beginning and practiced poets will 1:30-3 pm MVES-CE be introduced to the development of YF16-CUPM meaning through the use of image, The Spell of Sleeping Beauty form, metaphor, simile and other poetic strategies and then apply these The Play's the Thing Productions literary techniques and concepts to Dayna Railton, Director improve their own poetry. Ages 6-16 Participants will also learn the value of In the kingdom of Never Nod there is celebration, a princess has been born feedback and will provide and consider to the King and Queen. Her name is Briar Rose, unfortunately that evil witch constructive feedback of peers' Evilina was not invited to the celebration and she is very angry and is out for work in a positive and supportive revenge. What awful spell will Evilina cast on the princess Briar Rose? workshop environment. Students will also receive optional take home Auditions Boeckman Little Theatre writing activities to provide poets with F Sep 9 6:30-8:30 pm prompts to continue to develop their Rehearsals Boeckman Little Theatre work. Students will grow as writers, F Sep 16, 23, 30 6-8:30 pm hone their creative skills and deepen Sa Sep 10, 17, 24, & Oct 1 10-2 pm their passion for the poet's craft. Tech week M-Th Oct 3-6 6-8:30 pm Th Sep 15 1 Session $31 5-7 pm BMS Performances Boeckman Little Theatre YF16-JAM1 F Oct 7 7 pm Sa Oct 8 1 pm Th Oct 13 1 Session $31 YF16-SLPBTY $140 5-7 pm BMS YF16-JAM2 www.farmingtonCE.com Holiday Bake Shop Glass Pendant 24 Renee Reinardy Necklaces All Ages with an Adult Renee Reinardy The Holidays are soon approaching! Let's bake some All Ages-elementary aged children delicious treats the whole family will enjoy! Each adult/ must be accompanied by an adult child pair will create three varieties of treats and will leave Glass pendant necklaces are very with two dozen of each variety. All supplies, dish cleaning popular and fun to make! Each and a box to take the treats home with is included. participant will design and assemble Please indicate any food allergies when registering for class. two glass pendant necklaces. Design Feel free to bring an apron! ideas, colorful papers and glitter will be available to assist in your creation. Sa Dec 10 1 Session $33 1-3:30 pm DMS Several shapes of glass tiles will be YF16-BAKE offered, as well as an array of colored cords and ball chains. Make one for Parent and Child Picassos! yourself and one as a gift! Price is per Watch Me Draw person and each participant will leave Ages 5+ with an Adult with two completed necklaces. Paint on canvas with a favorite grownup! No experience A great way to spend time with necessary, as we'll guide you step-by-step in the creation an older sibling, parent, of your own masterpiece. Each of you will paint your own grandparent or friend! mug of cocoa or coffee using acrylics on a 9x12 canvas Th Oct 20 1 Session $36 board. Join us for a fun day creating in a relaxed and 1:30-3 pm MVES-CE non-competitive environment. You will be amazed YF16-NECK at your very own work of ART! Sa Nov 5 1 Session $38 10 am-Noon DMS The Halloween Walk is an opportunity for local YF16-PIC businesses, churches, and other community groups to have a good time while promoting Family Time their business/group and participating in a great community event! Children stroll through an indoor path and visit Halloween themed exhibits (not expo tables) set-up by local businesses and community groups. Exhibits will be designed with young children in mind (violent scenes are discouraged) and those helping with candy will be in costumes. Celebrates This creates a magical, memorable 30 Years! experience for the children. Join us for our popular Halloween Walk! In honor of celebrating 30 years Friday October 28 5:30-7 pm participants will vote on their favorite Dodge Middle School display, enjoy special photo opportu- nities, and of course receive free, safe • Free Admission candy, and prizes from our generous • Free, Safe Candy local businesses. Don’t forget to bring • Wear your costumes! a non-perishable food item for the Farmington Food Shelf and dress • Bring a trick or treat bag and a non-perishable in costume. food item for the Farmington Food Shelf. Have a spooktacular good time! Sponsored by: • Farmington Community Education For more information call • City of Farmington Parks and Recreation 651-280-6854 or 651-460-3200. • Local Farmington Businesses

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Fun & Learning 25 Marvelous Messy Monster Color Lab The Human Body Art Class Mad Science Mad Science Kidcreate Studio Ages 3-5 years Ages 3-5 years Ages 3-6 Experiment with color using Tub Have fun learning while assembling We'll use plaster, paint and more Tints and pipettes to create your the Mr. Bones puzzle. Take part in fun, simply sloppy supplies, to make a own secondary colors. See colors hands-on activities that help us learn project that's way too messy to do at change due to a chemical reaction. about our internal organs. Listen to home! We'll become masters at making Roy G. Biv helps you learn about your heart muscle with a stethoscope. a mess, learn some pretty cool stuff, the color spectrum. Make your own Take home an Organ Outfit! Parents and have lots of fun, as we create chromatography rainbow picture and are welcome to drop off or stay. take home diffraction rainbow glasses! messy monsters on a canvas board! F Oct 21 1 Session $15 Please pack a nut free snack and Th Oct 20 1 Session $15 10-10:45 am MVES-CE beverage. Parents are welcome 10-10:45 am MVES-CE YF16-BODY to drop off or stay! YF16-COLOR W Nov 23 1 Session $34 9 am-Noon MVES-CE Babysitter Training YF16-MON Jackie Meliza and Chrystie Carlson Ages 11-15 (Students MUST be 11 years or older by date of class) Run & Romp Gym Times! Babysitter Training is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting Ages birth to Grade 3 video, role-plays and lively discussions. You’ll gain the confidence to make Feeling cooped up? Come and run off smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation. Students should some of that energy! We will provide bring a bag lunch. riding toys, scooters, balls and other You’ll learn how to: play equipment. There will be a focus on learning to crawl, throw, jump, ◆◆ Supervise children and infants. skip, bounce, and pedal. Activities will ◆◆ Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding. change from week to week. Parents are required to supervise their own ◆◆ Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys. children the whole time they are in ◆◆ Handle bedtime and discipline issues. attendance. We now also have a space for children that are grades K-3! The ◆◆ Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries. whole family can come. ◆◆ Care for common injuries and emergencies Meadowview Elementary such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings. School Gym (MVES) ◆◆ Communicate effectively with parents. Fridays 6-8:15 pm Nov 4 – March 24 ◆◆ Find and interview for babysitting jobs. $3 per child, Max $9 per family Th Oct 20 1 Session $75 No classes on 9 am-3:30 pm MVES-CE Nov 25, Dec 2, 23, 30, Mar 10 YF16-BABY1 Sa Nov 12 1 Session $75 9 am-3:30 pm DMS YF16-BABY2 New Afterschool Enrichment Class Procedures! All students will go to Kid Connection after school to check in and receive a snack before going to their class. Students will not return to Kid Connection after class unless they are registered for Kid Connection.

www.farmingtonCE.com Minecraft Game Designer Lego X: Yachts & Hot Rods 26 Computer Explorers Youth Enrichment League Grades 1-5 Grades 1-5 Don't just play Minecraft! Turn Build a land yacht propelled by a fan, Minecraft from a game into a visual a race car built to tackle hills and learning tool. Students will learn jumps and much more. Students will basic game design skills while they build specific projects to investigate collaborate to build Adventure maps, wheels and axles and then be as well as some advanced features of challenged to design, build, test and Minecraft used in Adventure mode. modify their own creations to compete This class has a strong emphasis on in contests against their classmates. creativity, exploration and cooperative Start your engines! Lego creations learning experiences. Students will be built are for class use only and do not able to take their custom worlds home go home with students. on a flash drive and will be able to W Nov 2-Dec 14 6 Sessions $71 continue to develop these worlds on 3:10-4:10 pm RVES their home computers. YF16-YACHTR No class Nov 23 Sa Oct 8 1 Session $42 9 am-Noon DMS Th Nov 3-Dec 15 6 Sessions $71

STEM YF16-MINE 3:10-4:10 pm NTES YF16-YACHTN No class Nov 24 Help your child be ready for the future! Our STEM T Nov 8-Dec 13 6 Sessions $71 (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) 3:40-4:40 pm MVES-CE YF16-YACHTM classes spark interest and increase understanding of these topics.

New Afterschool Enrichment Class Procedures! All students will go to Kid Connection after school to check in and receive a snack before going to their class. Students will not return to Kid Connection after class unless they are registered for Kid Connection.

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Kung Fu - Wu Shu National Treasure Kung Fu Inc. Directed by Al Lam Ages 5-12 Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu, the Chinese art of self-defense and fitness, from a Hong Kong champion. Not just a punching, kicking, self-defense class, Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance. Parents: Don't sit at the sideline! Register and participate with your child in class. (See page 6) This is a skill building progressive training program for beginners through Black Belt. PLEASE NOTE: Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available for an additional cost payable to the instructor. 7 Sessions Mondays DMS Oct 10-Nov 28 No class Oct 31 YF16-KFA Beginner/White/Yellow Belt 6-6:45 pm $79 YF16-KFC Orange-2nd Purple Belt 6:45-7:30 pm $79 YF16-KFE 3rd Purple Belt-Black Belt 7:30-8:15 pm $79 Tiger Cubs Youth Cheerleading Clinic 7 Sessions Thursdays DMS Oct 6-Dec 1 Meghan Andryski No class Oct 20 & Nov 24 FHS Sideline Varsity/Junior Varsity Coaches and Cheerleaders YF16-KFB Beginner/White/Yellow Belt 6-6:45 pm $79 Grades K-5 YF16-KFD Orange-2nd Purple Belt 6:45-7:30 pm $79 Show your school spirit! Tiger Cheer YF16-KFF 3rd Purple Belt-Black Belt 7:30-8:15 pm $79 Cubs will learn cheers, stunts, jumps, games and a cheerleading routine Fencing Self Defense and that they will perform right before MN Sword Play Safety Awareness kick-off at the FHS Homecoming Football game on Fri, Sep 30. Campers Ages 6 and up Young Americans School of Self Defense will also be invited to join the FHS Learn real fencing skills while having Sideline Cheer teams and coaches fun in this special class! Our classes Ages 4-14 in the Homecoming Parade on are performed in a non-threatening Young Americans School of Self Wed, Sep 28! No prior cheerleading environment with an emphasis on skill Defense teaches children a non- experience is needed. Don't miss out building, concentration, self-discipline aggressive, interesting and exciting on the chance to help cheer the Tigers and fun. We provide everything self-defense/safety awareness program. on to a Homecoming Victory! Each needed to fence (mask, jacket, New students earn a yellow belt at the registered participant will receive a glove and weapon.) Come dressed conclusion of the session and ranking t-shirt, pom poms and admission to comfortably, including long sweat students earn higher belts. pants and running shoes. the Homecoming Game. (Must be Sa Sep 17-Dec 17 12 Sessions $84 accompanied to the game by an adult.) W Sep 14-Oct 19 6 Sessions $72 1-1:45 pm DMS Go Tigers! More information 6-7 pm ARES YF16-SELF regarding the performance will be YF16-FENC1 No class Oct 15 & Nov 26 distributed on the day of the clinic. W Nov 2-Dec 14 6 Sessions $72 Sa Sep 24 1 Session $35 6-7 pm ARES 9 am-Noon FHS YF16-FENC2 YF16-CHRCLINIC No class Nov 23 www.farmingtonCE.com 28 Youth Basketball Basketball 1st and 2nd Grades 5th and 6th Grade Dave Finlayson, Director Participants develop fundamentals These leagues have two practices/ Grades K-6 through practice and non-competitive games per week. No class Dec 3, 24, The philosophy of the Youth games in a setting that focuses on fun 29 & 31. Basketball program is to encourage and learning. Players use 8 foot hoops. T Dec 6-Mar 14 6-7:15 pm AND skill development, sportsmanship, No class Dec 24 & 31. Sa Dec 10-Mar 18 8:30-9:45 am and fun while learning the game of Sa Dec 10-Mar 11 12 Sessions $52 28 Sessions $100 BMS basketball in a positive, supportive 9:30-10:30 am RVES YF16-BB-B56 (Boys) YF16-BB-G12 (Girls) environment. Whether a participant T Dec 6-Mar 14 6-7:15 AND is trying basketball for the first time Sa Dec 10-Mar 11 12 Sessions $52 Sa Dec 10-Mar 18 8:30-9:45 am or coming back for another season, 10:45-11:45 am RVES 28 Sessions $100 DMS everyone receives equal opportunity YF16-BB-B12A (Boys) YF16-BB-G56 (Girls) to participate and develop skills in Sa Dec 10-Mar 11 12 Sessions $52 all areas of the game. Children will 12-1 pm RVES receive a team t-shirt, and play in an YF16-BB-B12B (Boys) end of year tournament (grades 3-6). Basketball is a great and affordable 2nd Grade Boys way to exercise, make friends, and This section is for 2nd grade boys have fun during cold winter months! with previous basketball experience REGISTRATION DEADLINE: who would like to continue to develop Oct 25, or when teams are full, fundamentals through practice whichever comes first. and games. Coaches are volunteer parents who Sa Dec 10-Mar 11 12 Sessions $52 have access to training and coaching 11 am-12 pm DMS development sessions. If you are YF16-BB-B2ND (Boys) interested in coaching, we need you! No class Dec 24 & 31 Please register online or call 651-460-3200. 3rd and 4th Grade Meet The Coach Night Grades 3-6 Learn about teamwork and T Nov 29 7 pm sportsmanship while developing RBMS Cafeteria skills at every position during Basketball End of Season two practices/games per week. Tournament Grades 3-6 PLEASE NOTE: Boys will be assigned Sa Mar 18 8:30-4 pm to a team that will meet for one Schedule to be determined hour on Th from 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm and Sa from 10-11 am OR 11 am - Kindergarten Noon The schedule to be determined. Join the fun and learn the basics of No class Dec 3, 24, 29 & 31. shooting, dribbling, passing and Th Dec 1-Mar 16 6-8 pm AND defense. Players use 8 foot hoops. Sa Dec 10-Mar 18 10 am - Noon No class Dec 24 & 31. 28 Sessions $100 BMS Sa Dec 10-Mar 11 12 Sessions $42 YF16-BB-B34 (Boys) 8:30-9:15 am RVES Th Dec 1-Mar 16 6-7 pm AND YF16-BB-BK (Boys) Sa Dec 10-Mar 18 10-11 am Sa Dec 10-Mar 11 12 Sessions $42 28 Sessions $100 DMS 8:30-9:15 am RVES YF16-BB-G34 (Girls) YF16-BB-GK (Girls)

Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Youth Basketball Middle School Sports 29 Competitive Middle School Swim Program! Ryan Hamen, Coach Grades 6-8 All who enroll will have an opportunity to compete. Workouts will be modified towards your ability level, whether you are a beginner, or a more advanced swimmer. Swimmers will learn stroke techniques to swim more efficiently and faster while building endurance and strength. Boeckman Middle School students take the after school activity bus over to Dodge. Fall is the girls swim season so competition with other teams will be scheduled. The fee includes some transportation, however, there will be additional fees due for a competitive swim suit, some additional transportation, and a swim cap. Boys will practice and compete in house, so have a lower fee because transportation is not necessary. M-F Aug 29-Oct 14 2:40-4 pm #Hoops3D - Middle School 30 Sessions $100 YF16-MSSWB (Boys) Intramural Basketball M-F Aug 29-Oct 14 2:40-4 pm Grades 6-8 30 Sessions $155 Intramural sports provide a safe, enjoyable environment YF16-MSSWG (Girls) for students of any skill level to participate in a variety of recreational activities. Participants will focus on the fundamentals of the game, enhance skills, discover the value and importance of good sportsmanship, and have fun. Adult supervisors will lead practices and skills sessions once a week with the assistance of high school student helpers. The goal is to have gender separate games and practices if enrollment allows. Practices and games will take place at Dodge Middle School. Boeckman Middle School students take the after school activity bus over to Dodge. Schedules will be provided. An informational session will be held in the gyms at DMS on Wed, Nov 2 at 3 pm. No class Nov 23, Dec 26 & 28, Jan 2, 16 & 23 M Nov 7-Jan 30 3:30-5 pm W Nov 9-Feb 1 3:30-5:45 pm 20 Sessions $100 YF16-H3DB (Boys) M Nov 7-Jan30 3:30-5 pm W Nov 9-Feb 1 3:30-5:45 pm 20 Sessions $100 YF16-H3DG (Girls) No class Nov 23, Dec 26 & 28, Jan 2, 16 & 23

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Beginner 1 & 2 Intermediate 1 & 2 Ages 4 and up Ages 5 and up Beginner 1&2 is for boys and girls who For gymnasts who have tested have no gymnastics experience or have out of the Advanced Beginner or passed Beginner 1 and are just starting Intermediate 1 class or have been their gymnastics journey. This class evaluated at this level. Gymnasts will focus on body positions, strength will work on perfecting skills they & conditioning, and fundamental have developed while also learning skills needed for gymnastics. Beginner new, more difficult skills. At this 2 will focus on basic beginner skills level gymnasts will spend more time Youth Gymnastics Class and building up more strength and on conditioning and strengthening Ages 9 and up confidence on full size equipment. their bodies for more difficult skills. A special class just for beginning $140/10 wks. $150/10 wks. gymnasts ages 9 years old and older. Gymnastics - Beginner 1 Gymnastics - Intermediate 1 The class will work at the pace of M 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-B1M1 M 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-I1M1 the gymnasts and move them up in M 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-B1M2 M 7:30-8:30 YF16G-I1M2 skill level as they gain the strength T 10:45-11:45 pm YF16G-B1T Th 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-I1R1 and confidence necessary. W 10:45-11:45 pm YF16G-B1W Th 7:30-8:30 YF16G-I1R2 $140/10 wks. Th 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-B1R1 Fri 5:50-6:50 pm YF16G-I1F Gymnastics - Youth Th 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-B1R2 Gymnastics - Intermediate 2 M 7:30-8:30 YF16G-YM Gymnastics - Beginner 2 M 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-I2M1 Th 7:30-8:30 YF16G-YR M 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-B2M1 M 7:30-8:30 YF16G-I2M2 M 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-B2M2 Th 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-I2R1 Toddler Th 5:10-6:10 pm YF16G-B2R1 Th 7:30-8:30 YF16G-I2R2 18 mo-3 yrs Th 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-B2R2 F 5:50-6:50 pm YF16G-I2F Bring your toddler to the gym and Advanced Beginners Advanced work together on helping your child develop hand-eye coordination, Ages 5 and up For gymnasts who have tested out balance, and safety. Each week will This class is for gymnasts who have of the Intermediate class or have focus on a different body position and tested out of the Beginner 2 class been evaluated at this level. Focus on beginning skills including forward or have been evaluated at this level. perfecting all skills developed while rolls, cartwheels and handstands. This Gymnasts will learn more difficult learning more challenging skills. class is for toddlers who are not ready basic skills on the vault, bars, beam Gymnasts will also begin connecting to take a class on their own, parents and floor as well as continue to skills to prepare for routines and should be prepared to participate! gain strength and confidence on competition gymnastics. $130/10 wks. full sized equipment. $160/10 wks. Gymnastics - Youth $140/10 wks. Gymnastics - Advanced M 4:15-5 pm YF16G-TM1 Gymnastics - Advanced Beginners M 5:10-6:40 pm YF16G-AM M 6:20-7:05 pm YF16G-TM2 Th 5:10-6:40 pm YF16G-AR M 4-5 pm YF16G-ABM1 T 9:15-10 am YF16G-TT M 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-ABM2 W 9:15-10 am YF16G-TW Th 4-5 pm YF16G-ABR1 Th 4:15-5 pm YF16G-TR1 Th 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-ABR2 Th 6:20-7:05 pm YF16G-TR2 F 5:50-6:50 pm YF16G-ABF

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Preschool Tumble Cubs Open Gym 3 & 5 year olds Ages 5 and up T 11:45 am-12:45 pm Gymnasts will learn basic gymnastic This is a co-ed class for beginning W 11:45 am-12:45 pm skills in a structured manner. This tumblers. Students will work on F 7-9 pm class is for students who are able to improving skills on floor and Tumble Sa 12-1 pm follow directions without parents. Trak. Strength and flexibility activities $5 per hour at the door The preschool program is designed are included in curriculum to improve Check schedule online for to use gymnastics and fundamental basics. $140/ 10 wks. days the gym is closed. body movements as a platform to Gymnastics - Tumble Cubs build and strengthen confidence, positive self-image, and problem M 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-TCM Th 6:20-7:20 pm YF16G-TCR solving skills in a safe environment. F 5:50-6:50 pm YF16G-TCF Each week will focus on a different body position and beginning skills Tumble Tigers including forward rolls, cartwheels and Ages 5 and up handstands. $130/10 wks. This is a co-ed call for advanced tumblers. All enrolled must have Gymnastics - Preschool passed Tumble Cubs or have been M 4:15-5 pm YF16G-PM1 assessed at this level by a coach at M 6:20-7:05 pm YF16G-PM2 our gym. Tumble Tigers work on T 10-10:45 am YF16G-PT tumbling connections and more W 10-10:45 am YF16G-PW Rio Spectacular Th 4:15-5 pm YF16G-PR1 difficult standing tumbling. Strength Th 6:20-7:05 pm YF16G-PR2 and flexibility activities are included in Friday, Aug 19 6-8 pm curriculum to continue improvement. $20 per gymnast $150/10 wks. Join us at the gym for an evening Gymnastics - Tumble Tigers of Olympic fun celebrating the end M 4:20-5:20 pm YF16G-TTM of Summer, Gymnastics and the Th 4:20-5:20 pm YF16G-TTR Summer Olympics! Your gymnast F 5:50-6:50 pm YF16G-TTF will have a chance to showcase new skills learned, floor routines, choreography and more!

www.farmingtonCE.com Swim Lessons Held at 32 Dodge Middle School Fall lessons: Saturdays Sept 10-Oct 29 Register on-line at: www.farmingtonCE.com Group lessons are $54 per person Semi-Private lessons are $104 per person Please Note: In accordance with our district’s energy conservation plan, the temperature of the pool is set at 80˚F for fall and winter lessons.

Open Swim Contact Information: Saturdays, 1-3 pm To register by phone 651-460-3200 Sep 10-Dec 17 NO open swim on Nov 19 & 26 To register on-line www.farmingtonCE.com Non School Days, Noon-2 pm To reserve the Oct 20 & 21 and Dec 2 pool for a party 651-460-3204 Open Swim Fees: Colm Griffin, $5 per person (ages 3 and older) Aquatics Coordinator: Please pay someone in the pool office Pool Office 651-460-1515 before swimming. E-mail: [email protected] Children under age 8 must be with a parent or guardian.

Pool Rentals The pool at Dodge Middle School Contact the pool at 651-460-1515 can be rented for birthday parties with questions. Call the Community or team parties. Education office at 651-460-3200 to $120 covers all costs (including reserve your date today. lifeguards) for an hour and a half party of up to 25 swimmers.

Patron safety is the highest responsibility of the staff at the pool at Dodge Middle School. The Head Lifeguard has both the right and the responsibility to remove anyone not able or willing to comply with pool rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Aquatic Coordinator at 651-460-1515.

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All classes are held at Dodge Middle School

Learn to Swim with Community Education Farmington Community Education Aquatics Programs provide parents and children with important and useful information about strokes, skills, and water safety. We teach people to swim, to be safer in, on and around water and what to do in the event of an emergency. Please read the course descriptions carefully.

Aqua Kids (Parent & Child) Bobbers-1 (Preschool-1) Bobbers-2 (Preschool-2) Aqua Kids is for young children new to This course is for 3-5 year olds that This course helps 3 to 5 year olds feel swim lessons. Skills range from water are new to swim lessons. This class is comfortable in the water; enjoy the adjustment, to movement in the water similar to Aqua Kids but is for children water more safely; and begin to move with flotation, to some independent that are able to participate without in the water. This class is the same as swimming. Guided sessions help assistance from an adult. Level-1 but intended for children ages students learn elementary skills Skills Include: water entry and exit; 3 to 5. including: water entry and exit; bubble bubble blowing; front and back floats; Skills Include: enter and exit the water; blowing; front and back floats; kicking; front and back glides; kicking on front blow bubbles; bob underwater; pick rolling over with assistance; life jackets; and back; rolling over with assistance; up a submerged object; front and back and more. An adult must be in the arm strokes; life jackets; and more. floats for 5 seconds each; front and water with each student. Prerequisites: Ages 3-5 and back glides; roll over from front to Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 comfortable in the water without back and back to front; paddle stroke 10:45-11:15 am DMS Pool assistance from an adult. on front for 3+ yards; finning stroke AQAK-F16A on back for 3+ yards; life jackets; Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 and more. Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 9:05-9:35 am DMS Pool 12:25-12:55 pm DMS Pool AQB1-F16 Prerequisites: Ages 3-5 and AQAK-F16P successfully demonstrate skills from Bobbers-1. Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 9:55-10:25 am DMS Pool AQB2-F16

www.farmingtonCE.com 34 Swimming American Red Cross Learn to Swim Classes Level-2 Level-4 (Fundamental Aquatic Skills) (Stroke Improvement) This course helps increase comfort and This course continues to improve movement in the water with strokes from Level-3. Skills Include: less support. compact and stride dives from the Skills Include: jump into shoulder- side of the pool; swim under water deep water; submerge entire head and 5-8 yards; feet-first surface dive and hold breath 5-10 seconds; front floats retrieve an object; open turns on 10 seconds; back float 15 seconds; front and back; tread water 2 minutes; front and back glides; recover from survival swimming 1 minute; push floats and glides to a vertical position; off streamlined on back and begin change direction while swimming; kicking; reaching and throwing assists; rotary breathing; tread water 15 and more. seconds; and more. Strokes Include: front crawl and Strokes Include: combined stroke on elementary backstroke 25 yards front and back 7-10 yards. each; back crawl, breaststroke, and Prerequisites: Successfully sidestroke 20 yards each; and butterfly demonstrate Level-1 skills. kick for 20 yards. Prerequisites: Successfully Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 11:35-12:15 pm DMS Pool demonstrate Level-3 skills. Level-1 AQL2-F16 Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 (Introduction to Water Skills) 9:55-10:35 am DMS Pool Orients students to the aquatic Level-3 AQL4-F16 environment and helps them gain (Stroke Development) Please bring goggles basic aquatic skills. It helps students This course focuses on developing begin to develop positive attitudes, strokes. Skills Include: jump into deep Level-5 effective swimming habits, and safe water; kneeling dive from the side of (Stroke Refinement) practices in and around the water. the pool; survival float 30 seconds; Most skills are done with some This course refines strokes to facilitate tread water and back float 60 seconds support from either the instructor efficient swimming. Skills Include: each; change from vertical position to or some equipment. long shallow-angle dive from the side front and back; while vertical- rotate of the pool; head-first surface dives Skills Include: enter and exit the one full turn; push off streamlined on and retrieve objects; front and back water; blow bubbles; bobbing, open front and begin kicking; and more. crawl flip turns; tread water 5 minutes; eyes underwater and retrieve objects; sculling 30 seconds; and more. back float 5 seconds; front and back Strokes Include: front crawl and glides; recover from glides to a vertical elementary backstroke 15 yards each; Strokes Include: front crawl and position; roll over from front to back and breaststroke kick and scissors kick elementary backstroke 50 yards and back to front; combined stroke 15 yards each. each; back crawl, breaststroke, and (arms & legs) on front and back 3-5 Prerequisites: Successfully sidestroke 25 yards each; and yards each; and more. demonstrate Level-2 skills. butterfly 20 yards. Prerequisites: Age 5 or older and Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 Prerequisites: Successfully comfortable in the water without 9:05-9:45 am DMS Pool demonstrate Level-4 skills. AQL3-F16 assistance from an adult. Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 Please bring goggles 10:45-11:25 am DMS Pool 10:45-11:20 am DMS Pool AQL5-F16 AQL1-F16 Please bring goggles Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Adaptive Swim Lessons This program provides a safe learning 35 environment for students with mild Lifeguarding disabilities. While students follow the outlines from one of our swimming levels, modifications are made to strokes and skills as necessary. A specially designed hydraulic lift allows us to accommodate participants who have difficulty entering the pool on their own. Please contact the Aquatics Coordinator to discuss any special needs. This helps us prepare to teach the safest and most appropriate lessons possible. Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 11:35-12:05 pm DMS Pool AQAD-F16

Springboard Diving: Develop and improve basic skills required for springboard diving. Skills Include: stretching exercises; approach and hurdle techniques; press and lift; forward jump–tuck position; forward dive–tuck position; and backward jump–tuck position. Additional skills and dives will be added as necessary for returning participants. Prerequisites: Ability to comfortably Semi-Private Lessons: American Red Cross swim 25 yards and do a head first dive Students learn skills and strokes in Lifeguarding: from the edge of the pool. smaller groups. Classes will have Purpose: To teach lifeguard candidates Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $54 a maximum of three students per the skills and knowledge needed 9:55-10:35 am DMS Pool instructor. Once a participant’s “level” to recognize, prevent, and respond AQSD-F16 has been determined, they will work quickly and effectively to aquatic towards earning a passing certificate. emergencies and prevent drownings Classes for Bobbers through and injuries. Upon successful Level 4 are available. completion, participants will receive Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $104 American Red Cross lifeguarding, CPR 12:25-12:55 pm DMS Pool w/AED, and first aid certificates. AQSPB-F16 (Bobber Skills) Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $104 years on/by the last class session. 12:25-12:55 pm DMS Pool Must be able to pass a swimming AQSP12-F16 (Level 1 & 2 skills) pretest on the first day including a 300-yard non-stop swim. Sa Sep 10-Oct 29 8 Sessions $104 12:25-12:55 pm DMS Pool M-Th Mar 27-30 4 Sessions $225 AQSP34-F16 (Level 3 & 4 skills) 8:45 am-4:30 pm DMS Pool Participants 14 years and older ARCLG-X17 call the pool office at (651) 460-1515 T-F Jun 13-16 4 Sessions $225 to make arrangements. 8:45 am-4:30 pm DMS Pool ARCLG-117 www.farmingtonCE.com 36

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Fall Riverboat Cruise Sun, Oct 2 Paddleford Packet Boat Company River Valley Project Explore serves adults with disabilities. Craft Fair Project Explore provides customized educational, social and recreational Sat, Oct 15 opportunities and encourages inclusion in community activities. Valley Middle School Participants enjoy a wide variety of classes and activities including: Halloween Dance ◆◆ Arts and Crafts ◆◆ Dances Fri, Oct 21 ◆◆ Cooking ◆◆ Sports Farmington High School ◆◆ Life Skills ◆◆ Excursions and more! Bowl-A-Thon Visit www.district196.org/projectexplore or call Sat, Oct 22 651-423-7931 for registration or more information. Apple Place Bowl

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Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Community Education Programs & Staff… Community Education Director Youth Enrichment, Youth 45 Heidi Cunningham...... 651-460-3200 Development Coordinator Marianne Feely...... 651-460-3207 Community Education Administrative Support Youth Program Supervisor Cathy Skoff...... 651-460-3204 Katie Johnson...... 651-460-3211 Early Childhood Family Education Adult and Community (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening, Program Coordinator Wee Tigers Preschool, School Barb Pierce...... 651-460-3203 Readiness Coordinator Tresa Washburn...... 651-460-3205 Administrative Support Kris Akin...... 651-460-3215 Early Learning Supervisor Khoudia Anna Dia...... 651-460-3216 Aquatics Program Coordinator Colm Griffin...... 651-460-1515 Administrative Support Jana West...... 651-460-3208 Dakota Prairie Adult Basic Education Coordinator Kid Connection, Stepping Stones, Claudia Kinville...... 651-460-3242 Coordinator Sarah Sandvik...... 651-460-3206 Administrative Support Cathy Skoff...... 651-460-3204 Administrative Support Kim Lester...... 651-460-3209 Project Explore Coordinator Derek Appleyard...... 651-423-7931 Building Abbreviations

ARES Akin Road Elementary School Elementary Schools FES Farmington Elementary School 4 1 Akin Road Elementary 5231 195th Street West FHS Farmington High School 2 Farmington Elementary 500 Maple Street ISC Instructional Services Center 3 Meadowview Elementary (and Community Education oce)

LDMS Levi Dodge Middle School W / Hwy 3 6100 195th Street West ve ve North Trail Elementary Pilot Knob Rd / Cty 31 Pilot 4 MVES Meadowview Elementary School 5580 170th Street West, Lakeville Flagsta A Flagsta

Chippendale A 5 Riverview Elementary MVES-CE Meadowview-Community Education 4100 208th Street West NTES North Trail Elementary School Middle Schools 6 Robert Boeckman Middle School RBMS Robert Boeckman Middle School 800 Denmark Avenue Akin Rd 7 Levi Dodge Middle School Pilot Knob Rd / Cty 31 Pilot 4200 208th Street West RVES Riverview Elementary School ve 1 195th St W 195th St W 3 W / Hwy 3 8 Farmington High School Flagsta A Flagsta ve Partner District Locations: 20655 Flagsta Avenue Akin Rd BHMS Black Hawk Middle School 200th St W 9 Instructional Services Ctr Chippendale A 1540 Deerwood Dr, Eagan 510 Walnut Street FRMS Falcon Ridge Middle School ve 10 Rambling River Park 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd A Flagsta lot Knob Rd / Cty 31 8 Pi Akin Rd HSH Hastings High School 11 Dakota Cty Fairgrounds 200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings 5 208th St W 7 LONG Longfellow School 201 Orchard St S, Northfield 212th St W / Dakota Cty 50 LSHS Lakeville South High School ve 10 21135 Jacquard Ave, Lakeville 9 Flagsta A Flagsta 6 RRC Rambling River Center 2 325 Oak St, Farmington 220th St W Ash St Ash St RMS Rosemount Middle School 11 3135 143rd St W, Eagan W / Hwy 3

SES Southview Elementary School ve 1025 Whitney Dr, Apple Valley

SHMS Scott Highlands Middle School Chippendale A 14011 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley TLE Thomas Lake Elementary 4350 Thomas Lake Rd, Eagan www.farmingtonCE.com Discounts 46 Seniors Registration Anyone age 65 and older who lives in the Farmington School District may Refund Policy register for Community Education Community Education reserves the Classes at a 10% discount. However, right to cancel any activity due to you will be charged full price for any insufficient enrollment. When an materials used in class. Some classes activity is cancelled the department not eligble for discounts. See class 5 Easy Ways will make every effort to contact descriptions for details. registrants 48 hours before the to Register… scheduled start of the activity. Complete refunds are given when this Online occurs. At www.farmingtonCE.com choose Online Registration and search for If you need to cancel your registration Scholarships classes by name. Registrations can please call 651-460-3200 as soon as A limited number of funds are be charged to Visa, MasterCard or possible to request a refund. available each year for ISD 192 Discover. youth to participate in selected If you contact us more than 5 business youth enrichment classes, activities By Phone days before the class you can: and sports through Farmington Phone class requests are accepted only ◆◆ Receive a refund minus a $5 Community Education. These when charged to Visa, MasterCard and processing fee scholarships are generously funded by Discover. Call 651-460-3200, the Farmington Rotary Foundation Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm. ◆◆ OR select a different class in the and the Louis Schmitz Foundation. same brochure To request a scholarship application, By Mail please call 651-460-3200. A child is Send completed registration form with If you cancel your registration less eligible for one scholarship award payment (one check for each class) to: than five (5) business days prior to the per quarter. Scholarship applications Farmington Community Education start of the class or activity, there will need approval before registering for 6100 195th St W be no refund. classes. More information about the Farmington, MN 55024 Rotary Club of Farmington is available Photos at www.farmingtonrotarymn.com In Person District 192 Community Education and the Louis Schmitz Foundation at Register in the Community Education periodically takes pictures of www.louisschmitzfoundation.org. Office- 6100 195th St W, Farmington participants in our classes and during other sponsored activities. By Fax These photos may be used in the 651-460-3210 Fax your registration Community Education catalog or form 24 hours a day using Visa, other promotional materials. If you do Ucare members may be eligible for MasterCard or Discover for payment. not wish to have your picture taken or up to a $15 discount on most classes (Please use white paper when faxing.) published you must provide us written in this catalog. Members must have notice in advance. UCare Insurance at the time of the ® registration and throughout the duration of the class. Members need ® ® Non-Discrimination to include their UCare ID numbers It is the policy of Independent School Visa, MasterCard and when registering. Some restrictions District #192 not to discriminate on Discover may apply. UCare for Seniors members the basis of race, color, national origin, and EssentiaCare members are eligible For your convenience, we accept creed, religion, sex, marital status, for one $15 discount per calendar year. payments made with Visa, MasterCard parental status, sexual orientation, UCare Choices and Fairview Choices and Discover! Charge in person, by status with regard to public assistance, members are not eligible for the $15 phone, mail or fax. age, disability, family care leave status, class discount. Please call to obtain a or veteran status. UCare discount. Farmington Area Public Schools Community Education | 651-460-3200 Easy Online Registration… 47 Create a New Online Account If you have not participated in a Farmington Community Education’s online registration Community Education program you system keeps all your family’s Community Education will need to create a new account registration and payment activity in one convenient location. before you are able to register yourself and your family members in any class Enter information into the required fields. or activity. The registration site allows you to make a payment, register for Add Relationships (family members) to Your Account a class or activity in one convenient location. 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Independent School District #192 Community Education, 6100 195th St W, Farmington, MN 55024 651-460-3200, Fax: 651-460-3210 Please send a separate check for each class. Make checks payable to Farmington Community Education. Paper registrations cannot be accepted for Gymnastics classes. Please register online or by telephone.

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