January 2009 TheThe ConnectionConnection Together everybody accomplishes more

The newsletter for the residents of the Johnston Community School District Congratulations to the JHS marching band for winning first place at the Urbandale Marching Invitational, the Valleyfest Marching Competition and at the Waukee Marching Invitational. Congratulations to Vivian Wu, flute; Lauren Stephens, flute; Katie Giles, clarinet; Zea Zhu, clarinet; Leanna McAllister, Alto Sax; Andrew Schwaderer, trumpet; Claire Sevenich, french horn; Alex Kanauss, french horn; Ryan Tigges, trombone and Blake Wilson, tuba, for being chosen for the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) 8th Grade Honor Band ensemble.

BASEBALL Congratulations to Coach Randy Wee on being named CIML Congratulations to Kathy Paul who was awarded the Iowa Central Conference Coach of the Year, 4A District Coach of the Talented and Gifted Distinguished Service Award. Kathy was Year and Des Moines Register Coach of the Year. nominated by administrators, teachers, parents and students in Congratulations to the Johnston Dragon Baseball Team for our district. their State Class 4A Championship and making history with a Congratulations to Johnston High School senior Alan Nagel, record of 40-0. who performed on the National Public Radio program “From Congratulations to the following all-conference members: the Top” on Nov. 13 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The Troy DuBay, 1st Team All-Conference Catcher; Ryan program features performances by young instrumental and vocal Torgerson, 1st Team All-Conference Pitcher; Greg Larpenter, musicians. 1st Team All-Conference Pitcher; Bryan Lippincott, 1nd Team Congratulations to Kevin Shi, Fred Shen, Jennifer Ajluni, All-Conference Infielder; Ryan McCauley, 1nd Team All- Alma Jovancevic, Joseph Payne, William McDowell, Ethan Conference 1st Baseman; Jonathan Nelson, 2nd Team All- Nutter, Neal Herink and Yelana Varley who won state in an Conference Infielder; James Stone, 2nd Team All-Conference academic competition called We The People. They will be Pitcher; Reid Jewell, 2nd Team All-Conference Pitcher; Justin competing in the National Finals in Washington D.C. in April. Hoellein, 2nd Team All-Conference Utility; Darin Davis, 2nd Team All-Conference Outfielder. Congratulations to the AP SCHOLARS following all-state members: Congratulations to Ian White who qualified for the National Troy DuBay, 1st Team In this issue AP Scholar Award; Lijuon Dong, Audrey Henning, Alan All-State Catcher; Ryan Nagel, Kevin Shi, Fred Shi and Julia Steggerda who qualified District News Torgerson, 1st Team All-State In Touch...... 2 for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award; David Cox, Grant Pitcher; Greg Larpenter, 1st R.O.S.E. Award...... 3 Jacobson, Tina Li and Torey Robinson who qualified for Team All-State Outfielder; Foundation Donations...... 4 the AP Scholar with Honor Award; Amra Beganovic, Azra Infinite Campus...... 6 Bryan Lippincott, 2nd Team Beganovic, Linda Brown, Tim Clay, Brad Cleveland, Kari Kindergarten Registration...... 7 All-State Infielder. Fall MIALT results...... 8 Dockum, Maddie Fiedler, Katie Githens, Senuri Jayatilleka, Congratulations to Troy Amy Lovejoy, Ethan Nutter and Jenny Pray who qualified for DuBay and Bryan Lippincott Johnston Community the AP Scholar Award. on being named to participate Education Programs in the IBCA State All-Star Adult...... 10 Aquatics...... 13 Series. KTC...... 16 BAND (Continued on page 5) Congratulations to Elaine Kramme, flute, for being selected Preschool/Early Childhood...... 17 Teen...... 19 to the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music’s “Midwest Youth...... 20 Honor Band and Symposium” to be held in January of 2009. Registration information...... 23 2 The Connection January 2009

Board of Education Christopher Sonner, President In Touch Mike Farrell, Vice-President by Clay Guthmiller, Superintendent Jill Morrill Tracey Orman Jackie Heiser Ralph Young he 2008-2009 school year is moving by rapidly. Our second semester of Tyler Buller classes officially begins on January 20, 2009. The first half of the school T Administrative Resource Center (ARC) year has been a productive one for our students and staff. Johnston students have 5608 Merle Hay Road excelled in the classroom and in activities. These accomplishments are a result of P.O. Box 10 the district’s commitment to quality and excellence in all that we do. Johnston, IA 50131 Student enrollment growth has slowed for the current year. While the district’s 515-278-0470 www.johnston.k12.ia.us student numbers increased by 145, it was still 100 less than a year ago and 60 less than projected. The district is completing a long-range facility plan and Clay Guthmiller, Superintendent updated enrollment report, which will provide future discussions and decisions. Jim Casey, Associate Supt. of Human Services Our district continues to enjoy the benefits of student growth. However, with Bruce Amendt, Executive Director of Academic Services the slowed economy, tighter budgets and other factors, the Johnston Community Janice Miller-Hook, Exec. Director of Financial Services Nancy Buryanek, Director of Community Education School District continues to face challenges related to finance, staffing, class-size Tony Sparks, Director of Technology and facilities. Mike Volz, Director of Transportation The district conducted an open house on Nov. 16 for the newly completed Gary Ross, Director of Activities and Athletics additions and renovations to Johnston High School. Additional space was Vickie McCool, Associate Principal Y-Home & Director of Special Education created for classrooms, band and vocal, physical fitness, special education and school nutrition. Construction of an addition to the school transportation School Principals facility will begin next summer. The expanded transportation facility will Eric Toot, Beaver Creek Elementary house all warehousing, receiving, buildings & grounds, maintenance and energy Tim Salmon, Horizon Elementary management. In addition, Lawson Elementary School will be receiving a Bruce Hukee, Johnston High School Brian Carico, Johnston Middle School classroom addition and some renovations to accommodate future growth and Trisha Lenarz-Garmoe, Lawson Elementary programming. The Board is also purchasing additional land for future facility Linda Hansen, Summit Middle School expansion. Look for more information in the coming months. Cheryl Henkenius, Timber Ridge Elementary The Board of Education has asked the administration to draft a revised busing Suzie Pearson, Wallace Elementary plan for the 2009-2010 school year. The plan would revise the current busing Schools guidelines and would include a charge for busing service provided to all K-7 Beaver Creek Elementary, 278-6228 students who live one mile or less from their schools and all 8-12 grade students Horizon Elementary, 986-1121 who live two miles or less from their respective schools. The district is also Johnston High School, 278-0449 working with PTOs, parents and the City of Johnston to provide safe routes to Johnston Middle School, 278-0476 Lawson Elementary, 278-0478 schools for students. Look for more information in the future. Summit Middle School, 986-0318 At the Johnston Schools, we are committed to providing an education that Timber Ridge Elementary, 331-4379 focuses on helping each child find academic success and experience personal Wallace Elementary, 278-6977 growth. We are also committed to helping prepare our students for the future by equipping them with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century. As we work to raise student achievement and develop more effective schools, please remember that your ideas, suggestions, opinions and concerns are always welcome. By communicating and working together, we can make a difference for MISSION The Johnston Community School District’s mission the students we serve. is to prepare our community of learners for a Best Wishes for a great New Year in 2009. changing world by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to be responsible, contributing citizens committed to excellence.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Johnston Community School District does not discriminate on providing equal educational opportunities for students and prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization of students on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status or age. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with equal educational, harassment, employment opportunities and/or affirmative action shall be directed to the Associate Superintendent and Equity Coordinator, 5608 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470, to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Des Moines, the Director of the Region VII Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Education in Kansas City, Missouri. The Johnston Community School District complaint procedure is located in the board January 2009 The Connection 3 R.O.S.E. Award Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education

The R.O.S.E. Award recognizes July students, staff members or community George Smith members who go “above and beyond” in support of the Timber Ridge Head Custodian educational process in the Johnston Community School District. Recipients encourage the success of Johnston children in academics, athletics, activities and/or community services. Community members are encouraged to nominate a student, employee or community member who has gone “above and beyond.” Nomination forms are available at any school office, the Johnston Administrative Resource Center, the Johnston Public Library or via the District’s Web site. The form requires the nominee’s name, school/organization affiliation and a brief explanation of why he/she should be selected. The person nominating someone would also need to include his/her own name and phone number. The deadline for nominations is the 25th of each month. Ralph Young (Board of Education President) presents George Each month at a school board meeting, a framed certificate will Smith (right) with a R.O.S.E. Award. be presented to the selected nominee(s). From the nominator(s): “For the past 22 years, George Smith If you have questions, please contact Nancy Buryanek at 278- has served the Johnston Community School District as a faithful member of the Buildings & Grounds department. 0552. George is the first person to help in whatever way possible. His kindness and friendly attitude make him a valuable member of the staff and a friend to all who work in the district.” October October Cathy Robison Barbara Allen Assistant to Executive Director of Academic Services Summit Middle School Nurse

Jill Morrill (Board of Education member) presents Cathy Ralph Young (Board of Education member) presents Barbara Robison (right) with a R.O.S.E. Award. Allen (right) with a R.O.S.E. Award. From the nominator(s): “Cathy’s service to the Johnston From the nominator(s): “Barb is dedicated to the health and Community School District is outstanding. She quickly well-being of Summit students and staff. Because of her and courteously provides information, assistance and help leadership, Summit is a pop-free building during the school to parents, teachers, principals, academic coordinators and day. She has written and received grants, which provided fresh many others. Cathy responds to numerous parental and staff produce, prevention services and wellness-related activities to requests for information and works especially closely with help teach students about healthy lifestyles and making good all Home School parents and Home School questions and choices.” concerns.” 4 The Connection January 2009

Johnston Community School Foundation Donations Thank you to these donors.

Individual Donations Corporate Donations Bruce & Janna Amendt Brian McKibban Ace Hardware Joseph Barrett James & Jill Morrill AgriCredit Acceptance LLC David Butterwick Ross Peterson Charter Bank - Johnston Jim & Maureen Casey Brian Petrak Convia Thomas & Patricia Evans Steve Reagan CSB Insurance Group Robert Gagne John Reiher EXCEL Mechanical Dean Gillaspey Brent Riessen Fervert-Ramsey-Kobes Paul Gillaspey Gary Ross Hy-Vee, Corporate Steve Heverly Clarke & Stacy Scanlon Image Transform, LTD Chris Holt Jean Ann Schares Interstate Powersystems Rachelle Johnson Jeff Simpson John Deere Credit Lance Kinsey Chris Sonner Johnston Hy-Vee Dr. Bradley & Tammy Lair Ralph Stowell Legend’s American Grill Jennifer Laub Mary Twickler MetLife Maryjane McGovern Donna Vorm MidAmerican Energy Foundation Okoboji Grill In Memory of Karen Coaldrake Pioneer - Community Investment Corey & Laura Waldinger Polk County Bank Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. In Memory of Louise Schneckloth & Merle Boatright SuperLube Joseph & Helen Billings US Bank Wells Fargo Foundation Wiley Financial

Foundation seeks nominations for hall of fame The Johnston Community School Foundation will be holding their Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. This year, the Banquet will be held on Friday evening, April 17, 2009. During the banquet, we honor Hall of Fame Alumni and Educators. We also give out awards to the Outstanding Student, Outstanding Educator (a current teacher), and a Friend of the District.

What can you do? • Nominate a Johnston Alumni or a former Johnston Teacher to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. • Nominate a current Johnston educator or an outstanding student to be honored. • Mark your calendar now to attend the Banquet – it’s sure to be a special night!

Nomination forms are available on the Johnston website at: http://www.johnston.k12.ia.us/foundation/aboutus.html or can be picked up from the Administrative Resources Center (5608 Merle Hay Road).

Any questions about the Johnston Foundation or the Hall of Fame Banquet, please contact Sarah Marckmann at 306-0020 or [email protected]. January 2009 The Connection 5

(Continued from page 1) Keaton Schuck, 2nd Team offensive lineman; Travis Merritt, 2nd Team offensive lineman; Derek Temple, 2nd Team defensive CHARACTER COUNTS back; Alec Recker, Honorable Mention defensive back; Brock Congratulations to Brian Carico who received a Character Mills, Honorable Mention defensive lineman; Adam Badgley, Champion award. This award is presented to an Iowan who Honorable Mention defensive lineman; Michael Stoeker, is making a commitment to their community through use and Honorable Mention offensive lineman; Tyler Kubik, Honorable promotion of the Six Pillars of Character. Mention receiver. Congratulations to Sam Sparland, JMS ninth grade student, who was recognized as the Citizen of Character for his age group from students across the state. This award is presented to GOLF - BOYS an individual whose actions demonstrate and model continuous Congratulations to the boys golf team who qualified for the commitment to the Six Pillars of Character. state tournament on October 10-11 and finished in a tie for 3rd place (awarded 4th based upon criteria). Congratulations to Mike Slavin, 5th-state, state qualifier, CHORUS 2nd-conference, all state; Dain Opland, state qualifier; Justin Congratulations to Alison Blakely, Ryan Bower, Christopher McCormich, state qualifier; Eric Welter, state qualifier; Nick Dockum, Allison Kane, Nick Miller, Alan Nagel, Betsy Smith, state qualifier and Corey Schaeffer, state qualifier, 12th- Pilkington, Bryn Start and Katie Zimmer who were named to conference meet. the 2008 Iowa All-State Chorus.

CROSS COUNTRY - GIRLS JOURNALISM Congratulations to the girls cross country team for a fourth Congratulations to the following students who earned honors place finish at the state cross country meet in Ft. Dodge. at the Iowa High School Press Association’s State Convention Congratulations to the accomplishments of the following cross On the Spot Contests: 1st place: Kevin Hu, opinion; Amanda country athletes: Anna Belner, 3rd-conference; 3rd-regionals, Gabbert, photography; Erin Hunk, Yearbook layout. 3rd place: state individual and team qualifier, 23rd-state; Brittany Trow, Hannah Emmerson, yearbook layout; Catherine Caracci, 8th-conference, state team qualifier, 25th-state; Ashlee Hulbert, news. Yearbook contest-1st place: Bethany Christenson, theme; 15th-conference, 9th-regionals, state individual and team Hannah Emmerson, faculty writing; Cody Zoss, feature. 2nd qualifier, 31st-state; Molli Kipp, 7th-conference, 10th-regionals, place: Bethany Christenson, organizations design and opening state individual and team qualifier, 47th-state; Jordan Sandquist, design; Abby Weaver, faculty photo. 3rd place: Bethany state team qualifier, 48th-state; Amber Clock, state team Christenson and Erin Funk, typography; Bethany Christenson, qualifier; Alyssa Eaves, state team qualifier; Emily Schwartz, people design; Bethany Christenson and Hannah Emmerson, state alternate; Amanda Philiph, state alternate; Amy Kruger, cover; Mindy Dickerson, feature writing; Erin Funk, academics alternate at state Boy’s Cross Country. design. Honorable Mention: Matthew Courtney, photography; Cory Gagne and Leah Kron, sports design; Katei Norris, photo spread, organizations photo, organizations writing. DANCE Congratulations to the newspaper and yearbook students Congratulations to Taylor Coakley, sophomore; Averi who received awards at the Journalism Education Association/ Giudicessi, junior; Jena Hansen, junior; Hayley McDonald, National Scholastic Press Association Fall National High School senior and Allyson Tack, freshman, of the varsity dance team Journalism Convention in St. Louis, MO held Nov. 13-16. The who competed at the State Dance Team Solo Contest in Pella on following staff of the JHS newspaper, The Black & White, Nov. 1 and received a superior rating, the highest honor at the received awards: Jeremy Mullen (managing editor and senior), event. “excellent”-opinion-writing; Haley Johnson (back-page editor and senior), honorable mention-newspaper layout; Brennan Winget, honorable mention-advertising. The Johnston High FOOTBALL School yearbook, The Dragon, received fifth place overall. Congratulations to the varsity football team and coaches Congratulations to the following students who earned national Brian Woodley, Brian Lutter, Mark Tegels, Zac Christensen, awards from the National Press Women in September: Erik Rod Wiebers and Brent Ksiazek for making it to the sub-state Anderson, 2nd place-opinion writing; Allison Kane, HM feature and playoffs this year finishing with an 8-3 record. writing; Austin Hartshook, Dwight Lykins, HM review writing; Congratulations to the following football players: Justin Allison Kane, Amy Lovejoy, Lauren Proffitt, HM double-truck Amick, 1st Team receiver; Duane Hatfield, 1st Team defensive layout. lineman elite, 1st Team All-State Des Moines Register; 1st Congratulations to Leah Kron who earned honorable Team All-State Class 4A Des Moines Register; Jonathan mention for sports photography in the National Scholastic Press Nelson, 1st Team linebacker, 1st Team All-State Class 4A Des Association’s Best of the Year Contests for her photo of the girls Moines Register; Aaron Schultz, 1st Team quarterback; Greg volleyball team reaction when they won the state tournament. Larpenter, 1st Team running back; Jake Baumgarter, 2nd Team defensive line; Blake Skartvedt, 2nd Team receiver; 6 The Connection January 2009

SOFTBALL Free school alerts by phone, e-mail Congratulations to Coach Todd Merical on being named Johnston Schools uses SNOWCAP to broadcast information CIML Central Conference Coach of the Year and 4A District regarding school closings and delays. SNOWCAP is a free Coach of the Year! service that will send alerts by text message on your mobile Congratulations to Coach Merical, his staff and the varsity phone and/or an e-mail when school is canceled or postponed. girls softball team on winning the CIML Central Conference this To subscribe to this service, visit their Web site at www. past season! snowcaponline.net. Congratulations to all-conference members: Michele Schoop, 1st Team All-Conference Pitcher; Leah Embrey, 1st Team All- Conference Catcher; Abby Sonner, 1st Team All-Conference Emergency announcements on SNOWCAP: Infielder; Cassie Curtis, 1st Team All-Conference Outfielder; radio and TV: snowcaponline.net If school must be dismissed early Veronica Roshek, 1st Team All-Conference Outfielder; Holly or canceled because of adverse Von Fumetti, 2nd Team All-Conference Pitcher; Aleece Radio: weather or other emergencies, radio Gustafson, 2nd Team All-Conference Utility/DH; Annie Gray, KWKY (1150AM) and TV stations will also carry 2nd Team All-Conference Infielder; Alexa Guessford, Honorable WHO (1040AM) announcements. Mention Infielder; Jordan Sandquist, Honorable Mention KMXD (100.3FM) Please listen to the news broadcasts Outfielder. KISS (107.5FM) and special announcements on these Congratulations to Leah Embrey on being named to KRNT (1350AM) KIOA (93.3FM) stations rather than call the schools participate in the IGCA State All-Star Series held at Johnston. KSTZ (102.5FM) or administration office. Also, make KLTI (104.1FM) a plan ahead of time, so that your SWIMMING/DIVING - GIRLS KAZR (103.3FM) child(ren) know where to go if school Congratulations to Coach Shari Walling who was selected as KPSZ (940AM) is closed early and you are not at CIML Central Conference Coach of the Year. home. Television: Congratulations to coaches Shari Walling, Darin Robertson, WHO (Channel 13) The district also has a crisis plan Shelley Twigg and Jamie Iwig and the girls swimming team for KCCI (Channel 8) to handle various situations. Each winning the conference and regional championship. The team WOI (Channel 5) building has a crisis team to work with also finished 8th at the state meet in Marshalltown. administration, parents and students Congratulations to these State qualifiers: Hannah Dankbar, in the event of a crisis. School staff reviews these plans on an 11th-Medley Relay; 23rd-100 Breaststroke; Taylor Erwine, annual basis. 6th-Diving; Meredith Luksetich, 200 free relay qualifier, 4th- 50 free, 5th-100 free, 5th-400 free relay, fastest swimmer in the Johnston Community Education (CE) classes/events: history of the girl’s team; Steph Ferguson, 11th-50 free, 15th- Call 278-0552 after 4 p.m. and press #199 to hear a recorded 100 free, 200 free relay qualifier, 5th-400 Free Relay; Dahlia message. If school is closed or dismissed early, CE youth Gordon, 10th-diving; Janelle Galang, 15th-100 Butterfly. basketball and CE youth swim team practices will not be held; however, other CE classes will remain in session. VOLLEYBALL KTC will remain open even if school cancels unless weather Congratulations to Coach Rick Brooks who was named Coach is extremely severe. In the event of extreme weather, an of the Year by the CIML Central Conference. announcement regarding KTC will be made on radio, TV and Congratulations to coaches Rick Brooks, Beth Ward, SNOWCAP. Danielle Pippert, Lacey Corcoran and the volleyball team on winning the CIML Central Conference with an undefeated conference record and qualifying for the state 4A volleyball P.T.O. Purple Party! tournament finishing 2nd! (record 40-2) Congratulations to the following volleyball players: Taylor You and your family are invited to participate in the P.T.O Knuth, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-CIML, 1st Team Purple Party at Johnston High School on Saturday, Jan. 31 All-State, senior all-star game player, 1st Team 4A All-State Des from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Moines Register, 2nd Team All-State 4A IGCA; Abby Sonner, It promises to be a great night for the whole family with 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-CIML, 2nd Team All- many fun games, prizes, raffles and food! Concession items will be available and full meals will be served during the State, State Tournament All-Tournament Team, senior all-star event. game player, elite 1st team All-State IGCA, 1st Team All-State Many volunteers are needed and your help would be 4A IGCA, 2nd Team All-State 4A Des Moines Register; Kari greatly appreciated. If you are interested in assisting the Queck, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-CIML, State P.T.O. in making the event a continued success for the Tournament All-Tournament Team, 2nd Team All-State 4A district, please contact Kathy Aldrich at 253-9425. IGCA; Kate Nielsen, 2nd Team All-Conference; Tory Knuth, If students need community service hours, help is needed 2nd Team All-Conference, 3rd Team All-State 4A IGCA; Taylor for set-up on Friday night, Saturday during the day or during Chesnut, Honorable Mention All-Conference. the event. Contact Kathy Aldrich for this as well. January 2009 The Connection 7 Kindergarten Registration 2009-2010

Kindergarten is an exciting new chapter in a child’s life. A All-Day/Half-Day Kindergarten FAQs child’s first year of school provides so many new opportunities: working with letters, sounds, beginning to read, library, recess, Q. Is Johnston offering both all-day/half-day kindergarten art, music, physical education and the computer lab. next year? If you have a child who will be five on or before September 15, A. Johnston will offer all-day kindergarten for all who request 2009, please stop at any elementary school to register your child an all-day placement. Parents desiring a half-day placement may for kindergarten. request placement in a half-day section. Half-day kindergarten All open enrolled families may register at any of the will be offered as enrollment warrants. Half-day kindergarten elementary buildings. Please note that while a specific building sections may not be offered in all elementary buildings if request will be considered, we will place open enrollment enrollment does not warrant. The district will offer a one-year students based on class size and room availability. placement for half-day kindergarten in another elementary, which has half-day classroom space availability. A student attending a Items required for Kindergarten registration: non-attendance boundary elementary for half-day kindergarten 1. Proof of your legal address or residence (eg: utility bill, lease will return to their attendance boundary elementary after their or mortgage with your name and address on it) kindergarten year. The location and number of half-day sections 2. Your child’s birth certificate (or birth record from hospital) will be based on enrollment numbers, geographic location of 3. Immunization Record. sections, and transportation routes.

An official birth certificate (if born in Iowa) may be obtained Q. Why isn’t all-day kindergarten being offered “across the from the following sources. board”? If born in Polk County, Iowa: A. Not all parents are interested in the all-day option. The Polk County Administration Building Johnston School Board and administration have implemented County Recorder, Room 245 a plan to provide all-day kindergarten for all who request. This 111 Court Ave. provides parents with choice. The district will monitor the Des Moines, IA 50309-2251 success of the program through student achievement data, staff Phone: 286-3781 (Vital Records) input, and parental surveys. • Regarding births out of wedlock or adoptions, do not call the Polk County Courthouse -- write or visit the Iowa Q. How do I indicate my preference for all-day kindergarten Department of Public Health or half-day kindergarten for my child? A. All kindergarten parents will be asked to complete a If born in Iowa, but outside Polk County: kindergarten preference form to request all-day or half-day Iowa Department of Public Health kindergarten. In addition to this form, parents will be asked to Vital Records, 1st Floor complete additional registration forms including medical/contact Lucas State Office Bldg. information and financial status form if applicable. If a parent 321 E. 12th meets financial guidelines comparable to guidelines for free and Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 reduced lunch, a financial status form should also be submitted in Phone: 281-4944 (for recorded information) August for consideration for the waiving of student fees. • No phone requests • Mail requests take 30 working days • Personal appearance requests take two working days.

To register or if you have any questions, please contact any of the schools at the phone numbers below. Beaver Creek, 278-6228 Horizon, 986-1121 Lawson, 278-0478 Timber Ridge, 331-4379 Wallace, 278-6977

Additional registration information can be found at http://www.johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/registration.html 8 The Connection January 2009

Fall Mid-Iowa Achievement Level Test (MIALT) Each October and April, students in grades 3-11 take the MIALT assessment in reading, math and language. The MIALT assessment is unique in that it adapts to a student’s abilities and accurately measures what a child knows and needs to learn. In addition, MIALT tests measure academic growth over time, which is independent of grade level or age. Fall MIALT achievement results again show consistent growth in student achievement. Parents receive individual student growth profile sheets at fall conferences and again at the end of the school year. The following charts use the median score for each grade level to monitor grade level growth. The median score represents the middle score where half the students are higher and half the students are lower. Using the median comparison method, the fall 2008 data shows students are performing at similar levels to the last four years. Third through eleventh grade scores for fall 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 are displayed on the charts below. Six of the nine grade levels’ Math medians matched or exceeded last year’s median scores. Johnston’s median scores are above national median scores at all grade levels. The Reading and Language charts display consistent academic achievement. In Reading, eight of nine grade levels matched or exceeded last year’s high median scores. In Language Arts, eight of nine grade levels matched or exceeded last year’s median scores. As with Math, both Reading and Language Arts medians are above the national median scores.

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Adult

Over 35 Basketball Open Gym Beginning Bootcamp If you are age 35 or older, you are invited to the Johnston 8/9 This class will challenge you with a combination of cardiovascular Middle School to participate in this Sunday evening open gym. exercise, strength training and yoga to raise your heart rate and Pick up games will be held on two courts. Please sign in and pay increase your cardiovascular endurance as well as your physical at the door. No open gym on 2/1, 4/12. and mental strength and endurance. Each day will focus on a different area: Sun-free weights, machines and rubber resistance Day Date Time Location Cost Code bands/tubing, Mon-beginning to moderate cardio training, Tue- SU 1/4-4/26 6-8 p.m. JMS-large gym $2/night None beginning to moderate Yoga, Wed-beginning to moderate cardio training. Assessments will be done at the beginning and end of Adult Open Gym Basketball each session. Instructors: Gentry and Cathy This is an open gym for adults age 18 and older and out of high Day Date Time Location Cost Code school. No registration required. Please sign in and pay at the SU-W 1/11-2/25 6-6:45 p.m. JHS-fitness center $72 6121.101 door. No open gym on 3/18. SU-W 3/1-4/15 6-6:45 p.m. JHS-fitness center $72 6121.102 Day Date Time Location Cost Code W 1/7-4/29 7-9 p.m. JHS-gym $2/night None

Tae-Kwon-Do This Korean art of self-defense is recognized as a beneficial method of improving health, balance, agility and poise. Tae-Kwon- Do is also a philosophy of mental alertness and moral ethics that can serve to enhance anyone’s life, young or old. This program is year-round, so sessions may be taken on an individual basis or ongoing. Instructor, Phil Dickey, a fourth Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, Renshi Instructor with Ryukyu Kempo Alliance and a 3 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee. Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. No class 3/19. For ages 6 thru adult Day Date Time Location Cost Code TH 1/8-2/12 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $32 2306.403 TH 2/19-4/2 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $32 2282.101 TH 4/9-5/14 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $32 2283.101

Couples Dances If you are a new student learning basics or just preparing for a special occasion, come join this class and socialize with people who enjoy the same hobby. Dances offered are: Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Country and Novelty dances. Instructor Aimee Reynolds is a knowledgeable instructor of 14 years and can help to advance you to the next level! Advanced Bootcamp Day Date Time Location Cost Code This advanced class will challenge you with a combination of SU 1/18-2/22 4:30-6 p.m. WAE-gym $50 6119.101 cardiovascular exercise, strength training and yoga to raise your SU 3/1-4/5 4:30-6 p.m. WAE-gym $50 6119.102 heart rate and increase your cardiovascular endurance as well as your physical and mental strength and endurance. Each day Intermediate Line Dances will focus on a different area: Sun-advanced cardio, Mon-weights, All types of dancers welcomed. This class is designed to move Tue-advanced cardio, Wed-power Yoga, Thu-circuits including you in your dance levels and to create better dancers one step cardio intervals and resistance training. Assessments will be done at a time. You learn several line dances from the beginning and at the beginning and end of each session. Instructors: Gentry and the dances are repeated every class with new ones added when Cathy ready. A variety of music is always played. You will meet other Day Date Time Location Cost Code dancers who enjoy and share the same hobby. Each month, SU-TH 1/11-2/26 7-8 p.m. JHS-fitness center $120 6122.101 Dance Pot Luck parties are held to allow you to practice and SU-TH 3/1-4/16 7-8 p.m. JHS-fitness center $120 6122.102 retain the dances that were taught. Instructor: Aimee Reynolds Day Date Time Location Cost Code SU 1/18-2/22 3-4:30 p.m. WAE-gym $50 6120.101 SU 3/1-4/5 3-4:30 p.m. WAE-gym $50 6120.102 January 2009 The Connection 11

Overlapping Classes with Bootcamps Kickboxing These classes are held during the bootcamp sessions, but are Athletic designed-Martial Arts inspired high intensity class for those that do not want to participate in the total boot camp combining powerful jabs and punches for the upper body and package. If you are already signed up for bootcamp you do not various kicks and squats for the lower body. Instructor: Gentry need to sign up for these classes, they are already included in Smith your session. Day Date Time Location Cost Code Weights (5 spots available) SU 1/18-2/8 5-5:30 p.m. SMS-gym $8 6124.101 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SU 2/15-3/8 5-5:30 p.m. SMS-gym $8 6124.102 SU 1/18-2/22 6-6:45 p.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6125.101 SU 3/1-4/12 6-6:45 p.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6125.102 Trekking Beginning Yoga (7 spots available) Great Cardio workout utilizing various speed and incline changes Day Date Time Location Cost Code on the treadmills and elliptical machines. Class designed for all fitness levels from walker and joggers to runners trying to improve T 1/20-2/24 6-6:45 p.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6126.101 their race times for next spring. Instructor: Gentry Smith T 3/3-4/14 6-6:45 p.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6126.102 Day Date Time Location Cost Code Advanced Yoga (7 spots available) SA 2/17-3/14 10:15-11 a.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6128.101 Day Date Time Location Cost Code W 1/21-2/25 7-8 p.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6127.101 Weights and Abs W 3/4-4/15 7-8 p.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6127.102 A combination of weight lifting for the entire body that is designed to increase endurance and strength using resistance bands and Family Recess free weights and intense core training to strengthen and elongate This fitness class is for school age children and their parent or the abs using slow controlled movements. Instructor: Gentry parents. Come play indoor fitness games and enjoy some bonding Smith time as well as exercise for the family. (1 adult per 2 children Day Date Time Location Cost Code required) Instructor: Gentry Smith. SA 2/17-3/14 11-11:45 a.m. JHS-fitness center $18 6125.103 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SU 1/18-2/8 4-5 p.m. SMS-gym $16* 6123.101 Make and Take Scrapbook Valentine and Easter Cards SU 2/15-3/8 4-5 p.m. SMS-gym $16* 6123.102 Paper, ribbon and stamping create lovely handcrafted cards * Fee includes 1 adult & up to 2 children to send to special people in your life for the upcoming spring holidays. Spend a couple of hours making scrapbook Valentine and Easter cards to send to that special someone. The classes include the creation of three different cards for Valentines Day and Easter and all supplies/tools needed to create cards. Ages 14 to adult. For any questions, e-mail instructor Karen Steggerda at [email protected]. Valentine Cards Day Date Time Location Cost Code TH 1/15 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2274.101 M 1/26 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2275.101 TH 1/29 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2276.101 TH 2/5 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2277.101 Easter Cards Day Date Time Location Cost Code T 3/24 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2278.101 T 3/31 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2279.101 TH 4/2 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2280.101 M 4/6 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2281.101

Youth Open Gym Open Gym will be supervised on Sunday afternoons. Parents are invited to attend with their children for some family fun. No registration required. Grades K-8 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SU 1/18-3/8 2-4 p.m. SMS $2 None 12 The Connection January 2009

Mother/Daughter Make and Take Sewing Class This is a great class to help your child learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Each girl will get a pre-cut doll outfit and mothers will get the directions to help their daughter sew together an outfit for her doll. This is a fun class, a great way for young girls to learn the skill of sewing and a terrific time for mother’s and daughter’s to be together! Three sewing machines will be provided along with thread, an iron, ironing board and misc. sewing tools. If you want to bring your own sewing machine, that will be great also! Maximum: 6 girls and their moms. Ages 7-12. For any questions, e-mail instructor Karen Steggerda at [email protected]. Flannel Night Gown for 18” doll Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 1/24 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2268.101 SA 2/7 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2269.101 SA 2/28 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2270.101 Spring Jumper for 18” doll Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 3/21 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2271.101 SA 4/4 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2272.101 SA 4/25 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2273.101

Saving for College 101 This class will help you decide which college savings plan is the Empowering Women with Their Finances best fit for you and your child or grandchild. We will compare the Afraid of making mistakes with your money? Do you wish you features and benefits for each savings plan and show you how were more comfortable with money decisions and financial topics? affordable it can be to get started. Don’t miss this informational We’ll help you prepare for whatever the future might bring. Learn class. more about establishing and protecting your own credit, choosing Day Date Time Location Cost Code appropriate investments, planning for retirement and other W 2/4 7-9 p.m. JMS-LMC $10/family 6114.101 relevant topics. Class is open to all, taught by a female financial advisor with 30 years experience, and relevant for anyone who Smart Discipline for Parents wants to become more empowered in today’s financial world. Would you come out of your snug home for a guaranteed way Day Date Time Location Cost Code to stop the fighting and bickering between your kids….or to get TH 2/12 & 2/19 7-9 p.m. JMS-LMC $10 6115.101 them to do what you ask the first time (without screaming your lungs out!)? If your answer is “Yes,” you’ll not want to miss the nationally acclaimed Smart Discipline for Parents Seminar. The Your First Home: How to find it, How to buy it Become a savvy consumer. Learn all the steps toward home information shared has benefited over 50,000 kids in the past four ownership including financing, first time buyer programs, years and is “America’s Most Well Attended Parenting Workshop.” finding the right house, making an offer, the art of negotiating, This FREE two-hour seminar will entertain and inform you as the importance of inspections, and the road to closing. An you learn the Smart Discipline System, plus how to insure your opportunity will be provided for you to have your credit score children will grow up with positive self-esteem. The speaker, Jim checked and learn about pre-approval for a mortgage. Garnett, is a Nationally Certified Parent Trainer, and brings to each seminar 30 years experience in family counseling. With a Day Date Time Location Cost Code delightful blend of humor and honesty he describes the problems M 2/16 & 2/23 6:30-8:30 p.m. JMS-LMC $20 6117.101 parents face, and offers practical solutions. We already know what doesn’t work; come and hear what does! Books and tapes Preparing for retirement? – What every 50+ year old will be available to purchase. Please pre-register by January 30. should know but is afraid to ask! Attending this seminar could make a difference in your home for Afraid you can’t afford to retire? Will you stay ahead of inflation years to come! and not outlive your money? Concerned about the stock market? Day Date Time Location Cost Code We will help answer these questions along with discussing social TH 2/5 6:30-8:30 p.m. JMS-Aud FREE 6118.101 security, how to convert a 401(k) plan to an income stream you won’t outlive, ways to help minimize your taxes in retirement and options to help protect your investments from market fluctuation. Day Date Time Location Cost Code W 3/4 7-9 p.m. JMS-LMC $10 6116.101 January 2009 The Connection 13

Aquatics at Summit Pool, Summit Middle School, 9500 Windsor Parkway See the district Web site for possible closings, monthly schedules, class descriptions and more information. Call Deb Blanchard, JCE Aquatics Coordinator, for more information at 986-0951. Admission Daily Admission, punch cards and season passes are good for open swim, lap swims and some special events. Season passes Summit pool will be closed are good for one year from the date of purchase. on the following dates: 2 & under Youth (3-18) Adult Family Daily Admission Free $2 $3 --- January 1, 3, 5, 26, 31 $30 for 20 $50 for 20 Punch Cards ------February 7, 23 punches punches March 2 Season Pass --- $150 $200 $250 Season Pass Descriptions Youth=For ages 3-18. * On January 17, lessons will be held, but Adult=For people out of high school. open swim will not be available. Family=For children (ages 0-18) and parent(s) living in the same household.

Pool Times * On January 2, 30 and February 6, lap swim The pool times are listed below unless otherwise posted at the will be available, but open swim will not be pool. Punch card, season pass, or daily admission required for open swim and lap swim. The pool may be shared with other available. activities. M T W TH F SASU Early Out Swimming Open Swim ------6:45-8 p.m. --- 6:45-8 p.m. 2-5 p.m. Have a fun afternoon of swimming with friends on “Early Out” Lap Swim 6:45-8 p.m. --- 6:45-8 p.m. --- 6:45-8 p.m. --- dismissal days from school. Day Date Time Location Cost Code Aqua Aerobics W 2/4 12:15-2:45 p.m. SMS-Pool $3 None Each class is centered on a 25-30 minute aerobic workout and includes muscle toning for arms, stomach, hips and legs, along Movie Night with flexibility and relaxation exercises. The program stresses Mark your calendars, NOW, and join us each month for “Movie going at your own pace. All exercises can be performed either Night” at the Summit pool. Bring your air mattresses, inner tubes, high or low impact. You decide how hard you want to work. Ages: or anything that floats and enjoy the big screen, while floating! 12-99+ Instructor: Millie Knee. Day Date Time Location Cost Movie Code Day Date Time Location Cost Code F 1/9 7-9 p.m. SMS-Pool $4 “Minutemen” None 1/7-2/9 (partial class) MW 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $36 4313.101 F 2/13 7-9 p.m. SMS-Pool $4 “High School Musical 3” None (no class 1/26) F 3/6 7-9 p.m. SMS-Pool $4 “Wall•E” None 2/11-3/11 (partial class) MW 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $31 4313.102 (no class 2/23 & 3/2) Diving – Novice MW 3/23-4/22 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $44 4313.201 Learn front and back takeoffs as well as forward, inward and 4/27-6/1 twist dives. Student must be able to swim width of deep MW 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $44 4313.202 end unassisted. This class complies with U.S. diving safety (no class 5/25) regulations. Minimum of 5 students required Ages: 8-18. Instructor: Jamie Iwig. Deep Water Aerobics Day Date Time Location Cost Code Try this fun deep water class! Buoyancy belts (provided) comfortably suspend you at shoulder level, allowing you to TTH 3/31-4/16 5:30-6:30 p.m. SMS-Pool $40 4308.201 breathe normally and move freely while performing skiing, climbing, and sprinting exercises. Your legs and joints will not get Diving – Advanced a pounding from the bottom of the pool. Styrofoam dumb bells Perfect front and back takeoffs as well as forward, inward will add water resistance. Minimum class size is 15. Instructor: and twist dives. Student must be able to swim width of deep Marsha Heldt. end unassisted. This class complies with U.S. diving safety regulations. Minimum of 5 students required. Ages: 10-21. Day Date Time Location Cost Code Instructor: Jamie Iwig. TTH 3/24-4/16 7:30-8:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $26 4323.201 Day Date Time Location Cost Code TTH 4/28-5/21 7:30-8:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $26 4323.202 TTH 3/31-4/16 6:30-7:30 p.m. SMS-Pool $40 4309.201 14 The Connection January 2009

Life Guard Training This course will be the newly revised Red Cross life guarding class. Prerequisites for this class include being 15 years of age, a continuous 300 yard swim and a timed swimming test with a 10 lb. brick. The course will last at least 31 hours and 15 minutes in length. Certification requirements include: attending all sessions, demonstrating competency in all required skills, activities, and final skill scenarios as well as at least 80% on the final written exam. Upon passing all the course requirements, each candidate will be certified in life guarding and First Aid (good for 3 years) and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (good for 1 year.) No class 3/8, 3/15, 3/17, 3/22 & 4/12. Day Date Time Location Cost Code T 3/3-4/21 6:30-9:30 p.m. SMS-Pool $130 4314.201 SU 2-8 p.m.

Private Learn to Swim Lessons These lessons are one-on-one with your own personal instructor for adults and children. Lessons include four 30 minute sessions. Please register by calling the Johnston Community Education office at 278-0552 to set-up your level and teacher. Registrations will begin at 8 a.m. on Jan. 15. No online registration will be available. If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a waiting list by calling the Johnston Community Winter Learn to Swim Classes $35 per class Education office at 278-0552. Space is limited. For questions, (Monday/Wednesday classes consist of eight, 30 minute lessons. Saturday please call the pool at 986-0951. classes will have seven, 35 minute lessons.) Day Date Time Location Cost Code Initial registration was held on Dec. 9. Check for availability by calling 278-0552 or on our Web site at www.johnston.k12.ia.us. MW 2/9-2/18 6:30-7 p.m. SMS-Pool $60 4324.101 If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a MW 2/9-2/18 7:05-7:35 p.m. SMS-Pool $60 4324.102 waiting list online or by calling the Johnston Community Education 2/25-3/11 MW 6:30-7 p.m. SMS-Pool $60 4324.103 office at 278-0552. (no class 3/2) Class Day Dates Times No Class Code 2/25-3/11 MW 7:05-7:35 p.m. SMS-Pool $60 4324.104 (no class 3/2) Parent/Tot MW 2/9-3/11 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2/23, 3/2 4307.102 Intro to Swim FULL SA 1/10-3/7 12:10-12:45 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4300.101 Level I

FULL SA 1/10-3/7 12:50-1:25 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4301.101 FULL MW 2/9-3/11 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2/23, 3/2 4301.102

Level II FULL SA 1/10-3/7 12:10-12:45 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4302.101 FULL MW 2/9-3/11 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2/23, 3/2 4302.102 Level III FULL SA 1/10-3/7 12:50-1:25 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4303.101 FULL SA 1/10-3/7 1:30-2:05 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4303.102 Level IV FULL SA 1/10-3/7 12:10-12:45 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4304.101 Level V SA 1/10-3/7 1:30-2:05 p.m. 1/31, 2/7 4305.101 January 2009 The Connection 15

Spring Learn to Swim Classes $35 per class Learn to swim class descriptions (Courses consist of eight, 30 minute lessons) Begins at 7 a.m. on March 10 at Parent/Tot Online registration: This level starts to build for water exploration and basic skills. Bobbing, floating, www.johnston.k12.ia.us. gliding and locomotion with the assistance of a parent will be the focus. One parent Walk-in registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on March 10 at the or adult per child is required to be in the water. Participants must receive a certificate Johnston Community Education office at the Administrative of completion before moving to the next level. Resource Center (ARC), 5608 Merle Hay Road, 278-0552. Intro to Swim Phone-in registration: Begins at 10 a.m. on March 10 at 278- This class is designed for children who have never been swimming and/or have a 0552. fear of the water. The emphasis will be safety, comfort and fun as children learn basic , you may put your name on a water skills that will help with coordination and confidence in the water. Participants If the course you want is full must receive a certificate of completion before moving to the next level. waiting list online or by calling the Johnston Community Education office at 278-0552. Level I To orient participants to the aquatic environment and teach them elementary skills Class Day Dates Times No Class Code that can be built on as they progress through the Learn-to-Swim Program. Students will learn to blow bubbles, open their eyes underwater, front and back float on their Parent/Tot own and learn how to stand back up afterward, and explore treading in chest deep SA 3/28-5/30 10:35-11:05 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4307.201 water.

MW 3/30-4/22 6:20-6:50 p.m. 4307.202 Level II MW 4/27-5/20 6:20-6:50 p.m. 4307.203 To build on the fundamental aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in Level I. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim Level I certificate or demonstrated Intro to Swim competency in Level I skills. Students in Level II will jump into chest deep water, blow bubble with a bobbing motion, SA 3/28-5/30 10:35-11:05 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4300.201 jellyfish float, push off the side into a face float and a back float for at least 2 body MW 3/30-4/22 5:45-6:15 p.m. 4300.202 lengths and 5 seconds. They will explore the fining and sculling movement with their arms. MW 4/27-5/20 6:20-6:50 p.m. 4300.203 Level I Level III To build on the aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in Level II by SA 3/28-5/30 10-10:30 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4301.201 providing participants with additional guided practice. New skills will include rotary breathing, sculling and backstroke. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim Level II certificate SA 3/28-5/30 11:10-11:40 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4301.202 or demonstrated competency in Level II skills. Level III students have to be able to MW 3/30-4/22 6:20-6:50 p.m. 4301.203 do the Front and Back crawl stroke for 15 yards. They will begin to learn the kick & body motion for the butterfly, be able to tread deep water for 30 sec., and work on MW 4/27-5/20 5:45-6:15 p.m. 4301.204 their sitting and kneel dive from the side. Level II Level IV SA 3/28-5/30 11:10-11:40 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4302.201 To develop confidence and competency in the aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in the Learn-to-Swim Program thus far. Prerequisite: A Learn-to- MW 3/30-4/22 5:45-6:15 p.m. 4302.202 Swim Level III certificate or demonstrated MW 3/30-4/22 6:20-6:50 p.m. 4302.203 competency in Level III skills. Level IV students will need to be able to swim the following distances in order to pass: Front Crawl-25 yards, Breaststroke-15 yards, MW 4/27-5/20 5:45-6:15 p.m. 4302.204 Butterfly-15 yards, Back Crawl-25 yards, Elementary Backstroke-15 yards, and Level III Sidestroke-15 yards.

SA 3/28-5/30 10-10:30 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4303.201 Level V MW 3/30-4/22 5:45-6:15 p.m. 4303.202 To coordinate and refine the key strokes presented thus far in the Learn-to-Swim Program and to introduce the butterfly, open turns, feet-first surface dive and spring- MW 4/27-5/20 5:45-6:15 p.m. 4303.203 board diving. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim IV certificate or demonstrated competency in Level IV skills. Students in Level V Level IV will learn front and back flip turns, tuck and pike surface dives and tread water for SA 3/28-5/30 11:10-11:40 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4304.201 2 min. They are required to swim the following distances to pass: Front Crawl-50 yards, Breaststroke-25 yards, Butterfly-25 yards, Back Crawl-50 yards, Elementary MW 4/27-5/20 6:20-6:50 p.m. 4304.202 baskstroke-25 yards, and Side-stroke-25 yards. Level V Level VI SA 3/28-5/30 10:35-11:05 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4305.201 Level VI consists of four different parts: personal water safety, diving, lifeguard Level VI readiness, and fitness swimming. The swimming skills will be required for each section. Each of these is offered as a separate class. The 2008-2009 school year SA 3/28-5/30 10-10:30 a.m. 4/4, 5/23 4306.201 lessons will be the fitness swimmer class. Swimming is a lifetime sport. The fitness swimmer will show students the correct way to prepare for getting into and staying in better shape. It will contain etiquette in fitness swimming, as well as how to use a pace clock, pull buoy, fins, and hand paddles. They will discuss various training techniques, how to calculate target heart rates, and the principles of setting up a fitness program. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim Level V certificate or demonstrated competency in Level V skills. Level VI students will work on endurance skills. There will be a 500 yard swim using different strokes and turns. They will also be required to swim the following distances: Front Crawl 100 yards, Back Crawl 100 yards, Breaststroke 50 yards, Elementary backstroke 50 yards, Sidestroke 50 yards, and Butterfly 50 yards. 16 The Connection January 2009

KTC (Kids/Teen Connection) Before/After School Childcare

Kids/Teen Connection (KTC) is the Johnston school district’s school-age childcare program, which provides quality, caring staff to meet the individual needs of each child and fosters open communication. The focus of KTC is to provide enjoyable, motivating and stimulating structured activities for the students, along with offering enriching fieldtrips. KTC offers both a balanced breakfast and an afternoon snack daily. Call 252-8490 for more information.

KTC offers childcare for: Available for: Current participants: New participants: Registration and payment must be submitted one week in advance Early Dismissal days Make payments one week in to the Johnston Community (Available during 2nd half of school K-5 Students advance at your KTC site by Education Office at 5608 Merle year.) completing a KTC payment form. Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. Registration and payment must be submitted one week in advance No School days Make payments one week in to the Johnston Community (Available during 2nd half of school K-7 Students advance at your KTC site by Education Office at 5608 Merle year.) completing a KTC payment form. Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. Register through flyer given Spring Break in class or submit registration (Held March 13-20, 2009) Make payments by February 25, and payment to the Johnston This program will provide field trips, K-7 Students 2009 at your KTC site by completing Community Education Office at activities and breakfast/snacks to the a KTC payment form. 5608 Merle Hay Road between students. Watch for flyers in your the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., child’s classrooms about this program. Monday-Friday. Registration packets are available on March 23, 2009. Registration begins March 30, 2009. Register at your KTC site from March 23-27, 2009. Registration must be submitted Summer 2009 K-7 Students to the Johnston Community Registration after that week must Education Office at 5608 Merle be submitted to the Johnston Hay Road between the hours of Community Education Office at 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- 5608 Merle Hay Road between Friday. the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. Registration packets are available on March 23, 2009. Registration begins March 30, 2009. Register at your KTC site from March 23-27, 2009. Registrations must be submitted School Year 2009-2010 K-5 Students to the Johnston Community Registration after that week must Education Office at 5608 Merle be submitted to the Johnston Hay Road between the hours of Community Education Office at 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- 5608 Merle Hay Road between Friday. the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. January 2009 The Connection 17

Preschool/Early Childhood Early childhood registration forms, preschool standards/benchmarks, parent handbooks, applications, class schedules and more information are available at the Johnston Community School District Web site at www.johnston.k12.ia.us, then the Community Education button then click Early Childhood/Preschool. Or call 278-0552 for more information or to receive an application by mail. Little Dragon Preschool Openings - Second Semester Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year- Little Dragon Preschool is accredited through the National Old Children Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Johnston Community School District will be applying for Currently, there are preschool openings for three- and four-year- the grant for the 2009/2010 school year. The district applied for old children for the second semester of the 2008-2009 school the grant for this year, but did not receive it. Should the district year. A child must be three- or four-years-old by September 15, receive the grant for 2009/2010, the tuition for all four year olds 2008 to attend preschool for the 2008-2009 school year. To check will be reduced and/or waived. Eligible four year olds must turn on which classes have openings, call Jana at 278-0552. four prior to September 15, 2009. The registration fee is required regardless of receiving the grant. Families meeting certain Little Dragon Preschool Registration - 2009/2010 guidelines will be given priority in registering for the program. If Little Dragon Preschool is accredited through the National you have any questions or suggestions for the statewide voluntary Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). preschool program for four year olds, please contact Jana Children must be three- or four-years-old by September 15, Jongewaard at [email protected]. 2009. The preschool is currently located at four sites that offer both morning and afternoon classes: Horizon, Timber Ridge, Project Ready for School Lawson and Wallace. The curriculum is based on the Creative It’s not too early to apply for a preschool scholarship for the Curriculum for Preschool, Al’s Pals-Kids Making Healthy Choices, 2009/2010 school year. The purpose of the program is to help Handwriting without Tears for Pre-K, Every Day Counts-Every Day children be ready for a great year in kindergarten. Children must in Pre-K Math and early literacy concepts. Hearing, vision and be three- or four-years-old by September 15, 2009. Families must speech screenings are available. Field trips on Johnston school live in the Johnston Community School District and meet other buses and weekly visits to the elementary media center for story guidelines to qualify. Call 278-0552 for an application. time are included. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice yearly or as requested. The class schedule for 2009/2010 will be available on our Web site on Jan. 15. For families currently in Little Dragon Preschool, Little Explorers, Play & Learn Day Date Time Location Registration fee Administrative Resource Center (ARC) $50 T 1/20 8 a.m. 5608 Merle Hay Road (nonrefundable) For new families Day Date Time Location Registration fee Administrative Resource Center (ARC) $50 TH 1/29 8 a.m. 5608 Merle Hay Road (nonrefundable)

Little Explorers Registration - 2009/2010 Little Explorers is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This is a lively and fun class for two-year-old children that meets twice weekly for the purpose of learning and developing Music and Me – Baby and Toddler Music Classes socialization skills. It includes age-appropriate learning activities, A six-week music class for parent and child that encourages story time, songs, snacks and learning center choice time. musical exploration including singing, dancing, finger plays and Children must be two-years-old by September 15, 2009. age-appropriate instruments for babies and toddlers. Three For families currently in Little Dragon Preschool, Little Explorers, Play & Learn different themes with various musical styles will be introduced and Day Date Time Location Registration fee parents will be given song sheets to encourage at-home musical Administrative Resource Center (ARC) $50 interaction. The class is taught by Julie Hendrickson, Johnston TH 2/5 8 a.m. 5608 Merle Hay Road (nonrefundable) elementary music teacher. Contact [email protected]. ia.us for questions. For new families For children from 10 to 23 months Day Date Time Location Registration fee Day Date Time Location Cost Code Administrative Resource Center (ARC) $50 TH 2/12 8 a.m. T 3/24-4/28 6-6:30 p.m. TRE-music room A $30 0029.101 5608 Merle Hay Road (nonrefundable) For children from 24 to 36 months Day Date Time Location Cost Code T 3/24-4/28 6:45-7:15 p.m. TRE-music room A $30 0030.101 18 The Connection January 2009

Early Parenting Made Fun Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class Creating Happy Families and Responsible Kids Based on Imagine Tomorrow teaches children how to use the power of the Love and Logic Philosophy. In this class you will learn today’s technology as a meaningful tool for their future. Students techniques that allow you to discipline your kids without losing take a virtual adventure all over the world of Imagine Tomorrow, their love and respect, techniques that will help you raise where they visit places such as Laptop Lagoon, Email Trail, and respectful and responsible kids. Cost includes class handbook. Keyboard Castle! Software designed exclusively for children ages Child care provided. 3-7 that reinforces early reading and writing skills, early math Day Date Time Location Cost Code concepts, keyboarding, thinking and problem solving skills and self-confidence. Children are provided with their own laptop to T 4/28-5/12 3:45-5:45 p.m. HZE $20 0031.101 use during class. Parents receive a password to log in after each day of class for online activities and reinforcement at home! A Valentine Fun session meets one-hour a week for eight weeks. Kids love telling Join us for a Valentine fun event; Valentine stories, creating everyone they’re going to “computer class.” You’ll love that your Valentines and decorating a Valentine cookie. Get ready for child is getting that extra edge to prepare them for their digital Valentine’s Day! future. Siblings can be in the same class because the software For ages 3-5 adjusts to the child’s academic and technical level. To find out Day Date Time Location Cost Code more call 229-0103, e-mail [email protected] or T 2/10 5-6 p.m. HZE $6/child 0032.101 visit www.imaginetomorrow.com. No class 1/29. Day Date Time Location Cost Code TH 1/15-3/12 4-4:30 p.m. HZE $95 0033.101

Special Events

Johnston “Egg”stravaganza Hunt through the Johnston football field for treats and prizes! The “Egg”stravaganza is a fun event for participants and spectators. Hop on over to Johnston, but don’t be late! The hunt starts at 9:30 a.m. SHARP! All participants must be eight years or younger. Spectators are welcome. Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 4/4 9:30 a.m. JHS-Football stadium FREE None

Cookies From the Heart Give a gift that is truly from the heart. Join in making delicious Valentine heart-shaped sugar cookies from scratch. Decorate your very own sugar cookies and package them up for your favorite Valentines. These cookies make wonderful gifts for grandparents, aunts, uncles or neighbors. Families are welcome. There is limited space, so sign up soon! Deadline to register is Monday, February 2. Session 1 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 2/7 9-11 a.m. JMS-Home Ec. $5/family 2348.101 Session 2 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 2/7 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. JMS-Home Ec. $5/family 2348.102 January 2009 The Connection 19

Teen

Babysitter’s Training Boys sleep over Tired of asking the parents for cash? Looking to make some Don’t miss this chance to spend an entire night full of fun and extra money of your own? Well, join us and instructors from the friends at the all-boys sleep over! There will be movies, snacks, American Red Cross for our Babysitter Training course. The gym time and March Madness! All attendees are required to bring certified instructors will teach you all the essential information sleeping attire, sleeping bags and a pillow. Pizza will be provided needed to become a top-notch babysitter and help send you on on the night of the sleep over. your way to financial freedom! Day Date Time Location Cost Code Day Date Time Location Cost Code F 3/20 6:15 p.m.-9 a.m. SMS-Rm 126 $5 2344.101 F 1/16 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SMS-Rm 126 $55 2341.101 F 2/20 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SMS-Rm 126 $55 2341.102

Shop ‘til You Drop Is that holiday money burning a hole in your pocket? If so, join us for a full day at Jordan Creek Mall, where you can shop, eat from numerous restaurants, catch a movie or just hang out with friends. Each student is required to pack a lunch or bring money for lunch in the food court. Day Date Time Location Cost Code M 1/19 9 a.m.-3 p.m. SMS-Rm 126 $10 2342.101

S.A.S.- Summit After School 6th and 7th grade students ~ Need a place to hang out after school? Come to SAS! SAS is Summit’s After School program where you can come until your parents can pick you up, or if you have practice, game or activity - you can stay until those events begin. No need to pre- register for certain days. Just fill out an information sheet, buy a SAS punch card and show up. We have activities each day such as cooking, games, crafts, scavenger hunts and more. We are always here for early dismissal Mini Day Spa days. On early dismissal days we will go on a variety of Pamper yourself! Join Serenity/Aveda Salon educators on field trips. this day and receive a cleansing and relaxing facial, followed For more information call Jon Gibbs, Teen Coordinator, by makeup applications by professional makeup artists! The educators will also give tips on how to keep your skin healthy and at 986-0929 or send an e-mail at [email protected]. apply your own makeup. Attendees are welcome to bring their ia.us own makeup and accessories. Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 3/28 1-4 p.m. SMS-Rm 126 $25 2345.101 Dodgeball Tournament Think you have what it takes to compete? Come test your skills Glazed Expressions at the first annual Summit Dodgeball Tournament! Students Be sure not to miss this chance to exercise your artistic creativity will be divided into teams and compete in a double elimination during a trip to Glazed Expressions! Students will be able to paint tournament to see who will be crowned champion. Please be and glaze their ceramic piece in any fashion that they desire! sure to bring the proper attire (sneakers, shorts, T-shirt, etc). Pieces will be placed in the kiln and available for pickup at Summit Day Date Time Location Cost Code Middle School, room 126. Maximum 30 students. SA 2/7 10 a.m.-noon TBD $5 2343.101 Day Date Time Location Cost Code M 4/13 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Glazed Expressions $22 2346.101 20 The Connection January 2009

Youth

Tae-Kwon-Do Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class This Korean art of self-defense is recognized as a beneficial Imagine Tomorrow teaches children how to use the power of method of improving health, balance, agility, and poise. Tae-Kwon- today’s technology as a meaningful tool for their future. Students Do is also a philosophy of mental alertness and moral ethics that take a virtual adventure all over the world of Imagine Tomorrow, can serve to enhance anyone’s life, young or old. This program where they visit places such as Laptop Lagoon, Email Trail, and is a year around so sessions may be taken on an individual basis Keyboard Castle! Software designed exclusively for children ages or ongoing. Instructor, Phil Dickey, a fourth Degree Black Belt in 3-7 that reinforces early reading and writing skills, early math Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, Renshi Instructor with concepts, keyboarding, thinking and problem solving skills and Ryukyu Kempo Alliance, and a 3 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame self-confidence. Children are provided with their own laptop to Inductee. For ages 6 years and older. Students must sign up on or use during class. Parents receive a password to log in after each before the first class day of each session. No class 3/19. day of class for online activities and reinforcement at home! A Day Date Time Location Cost Code session meets one-hour a week for eight weeks. Kids love telling everyone they’re going to “computer class.” You’ll love that your TH 1/8-2/12 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $32 2306.403 child is getting that extra edge to prepare them for their digital TH 2/19-4/2 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $32 2282.101 future. Siblings can be in the same class because the software TH 4/9-5/14 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $32 2283.101 adjusts to the child’s academic and technical level. To find out more call 229-0103, e-mail [email protected] or Little Ninjas visit www.imaginetomorrow.com. No class 1/29. This class is an early childhood program that will teach the basic Day Date Time Location Cost Code fundamentals of Tae-Kwon-Do and Karate. This class will focus TH 1/15-3/12 5:30-6:30 p.m. BCE $195 2347.101 on building self-respect, self-confidence, coordination of mind and body and self-discipline. (must be 4 or 5 yrs.) Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. No class Make and Take Scrapbook Valentine and Easter Cards Paper, ribbon and stamping create lovely handcrafted cards 3/19. to send to special people in your life for the upcoming spring Day Date Time Location Cost Code holidays. Spend a couple of hours making scrapbook Valentine TH 1/8-2/12 6-6:30 p.m. WAE $22 2307.403 and Easter cards to send to that special someone. The classes TH 2/19-4/2 6-6:30 p.m. WAE $22 2284.101 include the creation of three different cards for Valentines Day and Easter and all supplies/tools needed to create cards. Ages 14 to TH 4/9-5/14 6-6:30 p.m. WAE $22 2285.101 adult. For any questions, e-mail instructor Karen Steggerda at [email protected]. Family Recess Valentine Cards This fitness class is for school age children and their parent or parents. Come play indoor fitness games and enjoy some bonding Day Date Time Location Cost Code time as well as exercise for the family. (1 adult per 2 children TH 1/15 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2274.101 required) Instructor: Gentry Smith. M 1/26 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2275.101 Day Date Time Location Cost Code TH 1/29 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2276.101 SU 1/11-2/1 4-5 p.m. SMS-gym $16 6123.101 TH 2/5 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2277.101 SU 2/15-3/8 4-5 p.m. SMS-gym $16 6123.102 Easter Cards Day Date Time Location Cost Code T 3/24 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2278.101 T 3/31 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2279.101 TH 4/2 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2280.101 M 4/6 6-8 p.m. instructor’s studio $15 2281.101

Youth Open Gym Open Gym will be supervised on Sunday afternoons. Parents are invited to attend with their children for some family fun. No registration required. Grades K-8 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SU 1/18-3/8 2-4 p.m. SMS $2 None January 2009 The Connection 21

Little Dragon Basketball 2009 Johnston Baseball Clinic Participants will be introduced to basketball fundamentals, such These clinics are designed to give the baseball player and as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Little their coach as much information and assistance as possible Dragon Basketball is conducted in a non-competitive atmosphere in one session. Our staff will share their years of high school, that stresses fun, sportsmanship and skill development. professional and collegiate baseball experience and give insight Grades 1-2 into becoming an accomplished baseball player. An outstanding clinic staff will combine to provide instruction on pitching, catching, Day Date Time Location Cost Code hitting and fielding techniques and fundamentals. In addition SU 1/18-2/22 1-2 p.m. BCE-gym $40 2308.401 to lecture and demonstration, mechanics will be analyzed and SU 1/18-2/22 2-3 p.m. BCE-gym $40 2308.402 helpful hints will be given to all participants. The player should SU 1/18-2/22 3-4 p.m. BCE-gym $40 2308.403 be able to take this information home and practice these skills, SU 1/18-2/22 1-2 p.m. HZE-gym $40 2309.401 thereby adding a new dimension to his playing prowess. Cost for the clinic is $45 per session. Please indicate T-shirt size SU 1/18-2/22 2-3 p.m. HZE-gym $40 2309.402 when registering. Equipment: Each participant should bring his SU 1/18-2/22 3-4 p.m. HZE-gym $40 2309.403 own glove and wear shoes appropriate for use on a gym floor. SU 1/18-2/22 1-2 p.m. LAE-gym $40 2310.401 Catchers should bring their own equipment. Participants in the SU 1/18-2/22 2-3 p.m. LAE-gym $40 2310.402 hitting clinics should bring their own bat. Registration Deadline: SU 1/18-2/22 3-4 p.m. LAE-gym $40 2310.403 January 30. Fielding - Grades 3-7 Mother/Daughter Make and Take Sewing Class Day Date Time Location Cost Code This is a great class to help you child learn how to sew on a SA 2/7 9 a.m.-noon JHS/JMS $45/session 2260.101 sewing machine! Each girl will get a pre-cut doll outfit and Hitting - Grades 3-7 mothers will get the directions to help their daughter sew together Day Date Time Location Cost Code an outfit for her doll. This is a fun class, a great way for young girls to learn the skill of sewing and a terrific time for mother’s SA 2/7 1-4 p.m. JHS/JMS $45/session 2261.101 and daughter’s to be together! Three sewing machines will be Pitching /Catching - Grades 3-7 provided along with thread, an iron, ironing board and misc. Day Date Time Location Cost Code sewing tools. If you want to bring your own sewing machine, SU 2/8 Noon-3 p.m. JHS/JMS $45/session 2262.101 that will be great also! Maximum: 6 girls and their moms. Ages Fielding - Grades 8-12 7-12. For any questions, e-mail instructor Karen Steggerda at [email protected]. Day Date Time Location Cost Code Flannel Night Gown for 18” doll SA 2/7 1-4 p.m. JHS/JMS $45/session 2263.101 Day Date Time Location Cost Code Hitting - Grades 8-12 SA 1/24 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2268.101 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 2/7 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2269.101 SA 2/7 9 a.m.-noon JHS/JMS $45/session 2264.101 SA 2/28 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2270.101 Pitching/Catching - Grades 8-12 Spring Jumper for 18” doll Day Date Time Location Cost Code Day Date Time Location Cost Code SU 2/8 3-6 p.m. JHS/JMS $45/session 2265.101 SA 3/21 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2271.101 Johnston Softball Clinic SA 4/4 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2272.101 Johnston Head Softball Coach Todd Merical along with his staff SA 4/25 9 a.m.-noon instructor’s studio $30 2273.101 and players from the High School squad will be working with the participants, illustrating fundamental skills and drills in hitting, Children’s Knitting Class fielding, catching, and throwing. Coach Merical and the clinic A six-week class where children learn to knit on a loom creating staff members are excited to meet players and their parents in a one-of-a-kind hat using colorful bulky yarn to keep their heads the community to discuss softball mechanics, fundamentals, warm! Available to Second through Fifth Grade students. All and philosophies. There will be hands on help from many of the supplies are provided, including yarn. There will be six sessions current Johnston players as they work on the skills right along with of one hour each. Class is taught by Jennifer Dutcher, JCSD you. Mark it on your calendar, come out and get a jump on your Elementary Art Teacher. Contact Jennifer Dutcher with questions softball season! Registration deadline: February 23. at [email protected]. Maximum 15 students. Grades 1-3 Grades 2-5 Day Date Time Location Cost Code Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 2/28 9-10:30 a.m. JHS-gym $8 2266.101 M 1/26-3/2 5:30-6:30 p.m. TRE-art room $45 2267.101 Grades 4-6 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 2/28 10:30-12:30 p.m. JHS-gym $10 2266.102 Grades 7-8 Day Date Time Location Cost Code SA 2/28 1:30-3:30 p.m. JHS-gym $10 2266.103 22 The Connection January 2009

Mad Science of CentralScience Iowa offers enrichment programs for your children right after school! This is a super fun way for your child to spark imaginative learning outside the traditional school day. Mad Science is hands-on, inquiry-based, interactive and entertaining. We use trained, dynamic instructor-presenters with professional equipment and materials to deliver age-appropriate, enjoyable and enriching science activities. The children have so much fun they almost do not realize they are gaining a clear understanding of what science is and how it affects the world around them! We communicate real world practical uses of the science principles. Each of the six sessions includes one of our popular “Make & Takes” so enjoyed by the children and appreciated by parents.

Early registration discount $75 if registered on $95 if registered Location or before this date: after this date: Beaver Creek 1/20 1/20 Wallace 1/21 1/21 Timber Ridge 1/22 1/22 Horizon 3/3 3/3

Lawson 3/4 3/4 The Mad Science registration fee includes all supplies, Super Mixed Up - Grades 2-3 take home materials and the Mad Scientist’s travel. Topics include: Detective Science!, Earthworks, Kitchen Chemistry, Let’s Get Bugged, Movie Effects, Walloping Weather! Day Date Time Location Code Mixed Mad Science - Grades K-1 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 (double M 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE 2287.101 Topics include: Black & Blue Waters!, Sonic Sound Waves, session), 2/23, 3/2 Where’s the Air Facts, Polymer Slime Time, Minerals & Elements, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (double Space Phenomena. T 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE 2290.101 session), 2/24, 3/3 Day Date Time Location Code 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 (double 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 (double TH 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE 2293.101 M 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE 2286.101 session), 2/26, 3/5 session), 2/23, 3/2 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (double M 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE 2296.101 T 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE 2289.101 (double session) session), 2/24, 3/3 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 (double T 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE 2299.101 TH 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE 2292.101 4/21 session), 2/26, 3/5 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20 M 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE 2295.101 Phabulous Physics - Grades 4-5 (double session) Topics include: Energy Burst!, Fun-damental Forces, Moving 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, in Motion, Stunt Planes & Gliders, Super Structures, Under T 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE 2298.101 4/21 Pressure! Day Date Time Location Code 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 (double M 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE 2288.101 session), 2/23, 3/2 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (double T 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE 2291.101 session), 2/24, 3/3 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 (double TH 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE 2294.101 session), 2/26, 3/5 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20 M 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE 2297.101 (double session) 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, T 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE 2340.101 4/21 January 2009 The Connection 23

Johnston Community Education Registration

Registration is required for free classes already been completed for you. You will need unless otherwise indicated. Registration to call the Johnston Community Education may be completed by mail, phone, online or office at 278-0552 to get your user name/ dropped off in person. Registering early is password to log in. We ask that you do not recommended because some classes have recreate a customer account. If you have size limits. A registration form is on the last not registered for any Johnston Community page of this newsletter. Education programs then you may go online and set up your family account. If you have questions, please contact us at 278-0552. Mail Send your registration form by mail to: Johnston Community Education Refunds P.O. Box 10 • Refund requests must be made before the Johnston, IA 50131 second class/program session is held. • No refunds will be made for trips and tours after the registration deadline. In Person • There will be a $5 administration fee per class Register in person at the Johnston Community on all refunds. Education office at 5608 Merle Hay Road • Full fee returned if Johnston Community in Johnston. Registration hours are Monday Education cancels the class. through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. A drop box is available in the parking lot to drop off registrations before or after registration hours. Cancellations • Johnston Community Education reserves the right to cancel classes. Phone • Class will be cancelled if there is insufficient Phone-in registrations are accepted at 278- enrollment. 0552 when paying with a MasterCard or Visa. • Listen to the Johnston Community Education office’s answering machine for inclement weather cancellations. Online Online registration is available 24/7 at Scholarships www.johnston.k12.ia.us. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Please contact the coordinator in charge of the Please note: You will first need to set up your program you are interested in prior to family account. If you have already registered registering. Scholarships are subject to a child for a previous class/program, please approval. do not set up an account online, as one has 24 The Connection January 2009

Johnston Community Education Registration Form

Only one person per registration form please. (See registration policies on the back of this form.)

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Copy this form for multiple registrations or provide ALL the information on this form on another piece of paper. Checks payable to Johnston Community Education. Online registration is available for most programs. Mail to: Johnston Community Education, P.O. Box 10, Johnston, IA 50131 or stop by the JCE Office.

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