COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION Fall 2016 1460 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 More information EARLY CHILDHOOD on page 9! ECFE, Pre-K, Early Pre-K 4 Programming Childhood Screening, NOW FREE! Home Visits, Mini Adventures Preschool Child Care and more! YOUTH Adventure Club Child Care, Driver’s Education and more! ADULTS Adult Enrichment classes, Adult Basic Education, Fitness Classes and more! Opportunities for lifelong learning! OUR MISSION Columbia Heights Public Schools create worlds of opportunity for every learner in partnership with supportive small-town communities by challenging all to discover their talents, unleash their potential and develop tools for lifelong success. www.colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed 1 Blooming Heights Edible Schoolyard Columbia Heights Public Schools is one of Minnesota’s only school districts with an outdoor classroom and living laboratory used by educators and students. Blooming Heights is a great place to learn hands-on gardening skills, and to use math, science, literacy, art and nutrition. Follow us on Instagram! @BloomingHeights For more information, visit www.colheights.k12.mn.us/bloomingheights. Adult Enrichment Table of Contents Community Education Advisory Council ............................... 1 Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 ................................................................ 9 Community Education Department Information .................. 1 In Partnership with Columbia Heights Public Library, Family Events ....................................................................... 10 Adult Enrichment. ................................................................... 2 Early Childhood Screenings ................................................... 11 Youth ....................................................................................... 5 Great Wolf and Swim America ................................................ 5 Registration Information ....................................................... 11 Adventure Club ....................................................................... 6 Registration Form .................................................................. 12 Mini Adventures ...................................................................... 7 Locations, abbreviations and parking ..................................... 13 Early Childhood ..................................................................... 8 Adult Education Center .............................................back cover 2016-2017 Community Education Advisory Council Hawo Adow Bob Barnette Hilary Bement Liz Bray Jesse Davies Margarita Donayre Angie Fanning James Mackenzie Bruce Magnuson Amada Marquez Kathleen Moriarty Lorien Mueller Dale Schuetz Jo-Anne Student Michelle Wermerskirchen Keith Windschitl We are always looking for additional members to represent our community! If you would like to join the Advisory Council or have any questions, please contact Kristen Stuenkel at 763-528-4515. Community Education Department Columbia Heights Public Schools’ Community Education 1440 49th Ave. NE, • Columbia Heights, MN 55421 • 763-528-4517 • www.colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed Weekdays, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Community Education Office will be closed: Sept. 5; Oct. 21; Nov. 24 and 25; and December 23, 26 and 30, 2016. MISSION (Our core purpose) Community Education Director Columbia Heights Public Schools Kristen Stuenkel create worlds of opportunity for every 763-528-4515 learner in partnership with supportive [email protected] small-town communities by challenging all to Adventure Club/Mini Adventures Manager discover their talents, to unleash their potential Jodi Gadient and to develop tools for lifelong success. 763-528-4512 CORE VALUES [email protected] (What drives our words and actions) Community Education Administrative Assistant Early Childhood Manager JasmineCommunity: Fink It’s about all of us, all of the time. Karen Kremer 763-528-4517Excellence: To be our best, to expect our best. 763-528-4423 [email protected]:Working together for common goals. [email protected] Community Education Clerk Integrity: Honesty. Community Education Administrative Assistant Respect:Joelle Fluey Honor who we are, accepting of our differences. 763-528-4517 Jasmine Fink Courage: Facing challenges with hope and persistence. 763-528-4517 [email protected] Innovation: Finding new ways to excel. [email protected] 1 Adult Enrichment Arts, CrAfts ANd HobbiEs CoMMuNity iNtErEsts CoMMuNity iNtErEsts fused Glass Leaf Plate Challenge of Peace: will have the opportunity to use large reflecting This fun fused glass project will allow you to learn israel and the Middle East telescopes, including two giant 20-inch reflectors among the biggest mobile telescopes how to cut and arrange pieces to create your own The topic of Israel and the Middle East is masterpiece. This 8-inch plate could be an exciting in Minnesota for close up views of star clusters, never far from the headlines. Please join nebulae, galaxies and other wonders in our new centerpiece to serve cookies this holiday Heidi Schneider from the Jewish Community season or a decorative piece to keep on your coffee skies. You’ll get a great handout package with Relations Council (JCRC), to learn more about user-friendly star maps and constellation table! No experience needed. Materials included in the context for understanding current events class fee. Class will start promptly at 6 p.m. charts, web resources, telescope-buying guide between Israel and its neighbors. Get answers and more! Lily Pad Ceramics $35 (one session) to questions including: Why has peace been #2000 T/Sept. 20 so elusive between Israel and the Palestinians? WCCO Radio Meteorologist Mike Lynch has 6-8 p.m. HS Rm94 What are the obstacles that each side faces? been hosting star watch parties and teaching What is Israeli society like? What is the status astronomy classes for over 40 years. Lynch introduction to Pottery of women and minorities there? The JCRC writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Come and experience the beginnings of what will believes that peaceful, balanced and informed Paul Pioneer Press and author of “Mike Lynch’s surely be a lifelong addiction to clay! This class dialogue can improve everyone’s understanding Minnesota Star Watch” that will be available will teach you beginning level wheel throwing of this complex part of the world. for purchase at a discount. Even if it’s cloudy and hand building techniques. You will be learn Heidi Schneider $4 (one session) you’ll learn a lot, have a great time and get how to create functional ceramics from scratch as #2003 T/Sept. 27 a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future well as start diving into kiln loading, glazing, and 7-8:30 p.m. FC Rm 111 Minnesota StarWatch Class. Due to subject kiln firing. It will be both challenging and fun, matter and sensitive equipment used during but most importantly, gratifying. Bring $30 for introduction to somali Culture demonstrations, children must be at least materials on first night of class. No class Nov. 8. school age. You may bring a lawn chair for Dane Hodges $60 (six sessions) comfort if you wish. #2001 T/Oct. 4-Nov. 15 Mike Lynch $21/Single, $10 per 5:30-8:30 p.m. HS Rm 94 additional family member, limit 5 intro to rock Climbing (one session) This beginning-level class is designed to introduce #2005 Th/Sept. 8 students to the basics of indoor rock climbing, 7:45-9:45 p.m. Fridley CC Rm 109 while exposing them to a new form of lifetime physical activity that offers the benefits of a full- The Somali culture is complex and wonderful. body workout. Students will start by learning Come and learn more about the Somali culture, essential rock climbing skills such as knot tying, food and history. This is a great chance to talk belaying, bouldering, climbing commands, gear with a Somali community member about their management and risk management. Once they culture of origin! have mastered the art of the belay, students will Somali Community Members $4 (one session) maximize their climbing performance by learning #2004 T/Oct. 4 basic and advanced techniques in balance, body 6:30-8 p.m. FC Rm 111 position, and footwork. Later, students will have the chance to explore advanced techniques starWatch with Mike Lynch in climbing such as rappelling. Emphasis will of WCCo radio be placed on providing a safe and enjoyable experience in a comfortable, controlled setting. Make the stars your old friends as we watch At the end of the class, students will have the the great celestial show in the skies over greater necessary skills to belay and climb safely on Fridley-Columbia Heights and vicinity. This their own in the facility. Facility waiver must be night with the stars, constellations, planets, completed and brought with you to first class and star clusters, nebulae and more starts off with is available at verticalendeavors.com. an indoor orientation followed by quality Kristin Willey $57 (three sessions) time outside under the skies. Get to know #2002 W/Oct. 5-19 constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the 7-9 p.m. Vertical Endeavors Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse and some 2540 Nicollet Ave S of the great stories behind them. Participants Minneapolis, MN 55404 2 Adult Enrichment CoMMCuooNityK iNGiNtErEsts Artisan bread in five Minutes a day Krumkake, Pizzelle, sandbakkelse somali Cooking – Main Course Learn to make savory, healthy breads in less and rosettes Rice is a staple food in the Somali cuisine.