New Ulm Area Community Education 910 14th St. North, New Ulm MN 56073 ● 507-233-8307 www.newulm.k12.mn.us 2017 Spring / Summer Activities Brochure ! Vision Statement ! New Ulm Public Schools Board of Education Christie Dewanz Steve Gag Jon Schiro Matt Ringhofer Melissa Sunderman Denny Waloch Duane Winter To create an environment conducive to life-long learning; To provide diverse programming; and To be sensitive to the needs of the community. ! ! Community Education Advisory Board Christie Dewanz, School Board Rep. Kathy Austinson Dr. John Meyer Kari Beran Bonnie Bode Sheldon Rieke Cathy Fischer Crystal Fleck Dennis Paul Tim Plath Sarah Riess Jerod Spilman Joey Schugel Cindy Winters Dawn Brown Donna Lambrecht Mary Braun ! Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? ! • • • • • • ! Log on UnitedWayBrownCountyArea.org Get Connected Register and Search for ways you can support your community One-time or ongoing volunteer opportunities available Does your organization need volunteers? To find out how you can post your opportunities call our office 507-354-6512 Community Ed. Registration begins at 7:30a.m. on Monday April 10th. www.nupseagleshop.com ! New Ulm Public Schools policy states that “smoking and the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in school buildings, school-owned vehicles, school grounds, and at all school sponsored events and activities”. ! The United Way of the Brown County Area Youth Activities Program provides scholarships to young people from ages 4 to 18 whose family income is insufficient to meet the activity and equipment fees, and who are unable to get assistance through other scholarships and grants. Applicants are approved, subject to availability of funds. Applications and guidelines are available to view on United Way’s website at unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org Mission Statement ! Strengthening self and community through learning. ! ! Community Education Staff Jeff Bertrang, Superintendent [email protected] 507- 233-6180 Dawn Brown, Community Education Director [email protected] 507- 233-8300 ! ! Crystal Fleck, Community Education Coordinator 507-233-8307 [email protected] ! Betty Uehling, ECFE Director [email protected] 507-233-8300 Stef Dietz, Kids Connection Coordinator/ Little Kids Connection Coordinator [email protected] 507-233-6191 Amber Backous, ECFE Secretary [email protected] 507-233-8300 ! ! ! ! Do you have questions about the New Ulm Community Education programs, classes and activities? Please call our offices between 8:00a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00a.m. and 12:00p.m. on Friday. If you would like more information on serving on the New Ulm Community Education Advisory Board, call 507-233-8307. Responsibilities include attending the board meetings (meet 5 times per year); program evaluations; and discussing and promoting community education classes and activities. COMMUNITY GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Community Education is a program that connects local citizens and resources through community engagement and collaborative partnerships to improve our schools and the community as a whole. Community Education is for all residents and schools residing in the District 88 boundaries, including: New Ulm, Hanska, Courtland, Essig, Lafayette, Klossner, Searles, Cambria and St. George areas. Nonresidents of the district are also invited to participate in these activities and programs. A minimum number of registrations are necessary before a class can be held. Suggestions for classes are always appreciated. If you have a skill or talent you would like to share, please call the Community Education Office at 507-233-8307 to discuss the possibilities! Registration for classes will be held open until one week prior to the start of class, unless otherwise noted. Please register early to ensure your place in class! Community Education brochures are available at the local banks, Chamber of Commerce Office, School offices, and the New Ulm Public Library or on the school’s website. Class fees must be paid at the time of registration. Participants will be expected to pay for any materials used, unless otherwise noted. Checks should be made payable to ‘New Ulm Public Schools’ or ‘New Ulm Area Community Education’. Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel all classes with insufficient enrollment; in that case, your fees will be refunded. You will be notified by email or phone call if a class is canceled. If you are not notified, assume the class is being held as scheduled. ! Registrations can be received by: • Online with a credit card at www.nupseagleshop.com follow the Community Education tabs • Phone: 507-233-8307 (registration is complete only after payment has been received) • Mail: Community Education, 910 14th St. North, New Ulm, MN 56073 • Stop in at our office at the Washington Learning Center, 910 14th St. North (door #1) ! REMEMBER: • Fees must accompany registrations! • Unless we call you or, you receive an email notifying you that a class is not being held, simply show up for class and enjoy! • Several times classes have been canceled because of low enrollments. Please register early, at least one week prior to the start date of the class (unless otherwise noted in the class description). ! Late Registrations: Registrations will be accepted through the second-class meeting provided the class has not been filled. Class fees will remain the same for those registering late. ! Refund Policy: Refunds for cancellations are given if we are notified at least five business days prior to the start of the class and for classes canceled due to insufficient enrollments. Fees paid will not be refunded if you fail to attend class for which you had registered without properly notifying the Community Education Office. ! Senior Citizen Policy: Senior Citizens (age 62 and over) who enroll in a Community Education class will receive a 10% discount on the registration fee. This discount does not apply to special classes such as Smart Driver classes, Page 2# charges for materials, books, food, supplies, or any trips/ tours. Storm Policy: The following procedures will be followed in the case of poor weather: • In the event school is called off during the day, Community Education classes will also be canceled. • If a storm develops after school has been dismissed for the day, listen to KNUJ 860. • Classes that are postponed for any reason will be made up at a later date. ! Accident Insurance: We do not provide accident insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury resulting from their involvement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. ! Non-Endorsement Policy: Instructors teaching in our programs are obtained because they are specialists in their fields or are interested in presenting classes in their area of expertise to the community. Although we do not endorse the opinions or business affiliations of the instructors, we strive to provide a quality educational experience for all participants. ! Building Locations: • New Ulm High School 1600 Oak Street • New Ulm Middle School 414 South Payne Street • Washington Learning Center & Little Kids Connection 910 14th North Street • Jefferson Elementary School 318 South Payne Street • Kids Connection 400 South Payne Street • Early Childhood Family Education 910 14th Street North ! Entrance Doors: All the exterior doors of our buildings are numbered. The numbers of the doors you should enter are noted in the class description. ! Photographs and Video Coverage: By registering for any Community Education offerings listed in this brochure, you acknowledge for yourself or those you are registering that photographs and audio/video filming of participants may be taken and used in promotions, publications, advertisements, education videos and websites. ! Americans With Disabilities Act Notice: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations can be provided to allow individuals with a disability to participate in Community Education programs and activities. Please call 233-8307. ! Student Scholarships are available through United Way Brown County Area (application forms may be completed at the United Way Office located at 622 ½ Center Street). Applications and guidelines are available to view on United Way’s website at unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org ! The United Way of the Brown County Area Youth Activities Program provides scholarships to young people from ages 4 to 18 whose family income is insufficient to meet the activity and equipment fees, and who are unable to get assistance through other scholarships and grants. Applicants are approved, subject to availability of funds. Applications and guidelines are available to view on United Way’s website at unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org ! www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education !Bowling Camp at Concordia Lanes Player’s Name___________________________ Session I: June 12-15 & 19-21 1:00pm Session II: July 31-Aug. 3 & 7-9 10:00am or 1:00pm Youth ages 7-16 years Fee $10.00 per person Certified Coaches will instruct bowling basics: equipment, selecting the correct ball, four step delivery, converting spares, scoring and bowling etiquette. Bowling will last 1 hour each day. A certificate of completion and free game coupons will be presented at the end of Camp. Contact Concordia Lanes 416 19th North St. New Ulm 507-354- 2923. !!! !! !! !! Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________ ! Email:_____________________________________ Session 1 ($45)_______ Session 2 ($45)_________ Session 3 ($30)________ Minnesota Twins Baseball/Softball Camps. This week-long camp is coming to New Ulm High School August 14-18. Camp runs M-F from 9am to 3pm and is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. In addition to 30 hours of pro-grade instruction, each participant receives a full MLB-quality Twins uniform, four Twins tickets, video swing analysis, and a VIP trip to Target Field where he/she will meet a current Twins player. Camp cost is $395. Sign up with a buddy and each will save $25. For more info and to register go to www.twinsbaseball.com/training COMMUNITY EDUCATION ! !! !! !! !! ! Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth and Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre present: ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ ! T Shirt Size YS_____ YM_____ YL______ AS______ AM______ AL______ AXL_______ ! By signing this form you are also indicating that you have ample insurance coverage, and will not hold New Ulm Public Schools, camp director, or any individual liable or responsible for any injury that may occur. ! Checks make payable to: Dan Reinhart. Please do not make out to school. Send Checks to: Dan Reinhart 309 South Franklin St. New Ulm MN 56073 ! ! ! ! ALLINA HEALTH SUMMER STRENGTH, CONDITIONING, AND INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM ! !! July 10-15, 2017 !This production is open to all students entering 3rd -9th grades for the 2017-18 school year. There is no cost to participate in our 19th annual theatrical production. Youth will spend an exciting week rehearsing the show and will present 2 performances on Friday July 14th at 7pm and again on Saturday July 15th at 1pm. Rehearsals and performances will take place the New Ulm High School Theater located at 1600 Oak Street in New Ulm. Registration begins May 15th and can be made by calling: Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth at 507-354-8632 or by emailing Sheldon Rieke at [email protected]! ! ! NEW ULM GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP 2017 New Ulm girls Basketball Camp will run June 19-22. Camp will be run by Dan Reinhart-Head Girls Basketball coach, other coaches, and players. The Camp will be broken down into 3 sessions. !Session 1: Girls entering grades 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th. 9:00-11:45 High School Session 2: Girls entering grades 4th, 5th, & 6th 12:00-2:45 High School Session 3: Girls entering grades K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd 3:00-4:30 High School !The camp will focus on ball handling, shooting form, offensive moves, individual and team defense, individual and team contests and competitions. The cost of the camp is $45 for sessions 1 & 2, and $30 for session 3. Campers will receive a camp T-shirt if registered before May 19th. You can sign up for camp anytime, but might not receive a T-shirt if you register after May 19th. Campers will receive a full refund if their cancellation is made before May 19th. There will be a $15.00 deposit deducted from refunds after that date. ! ! Grade Next Year__________________________ ! Parent/Guardian__________________________ ! Home Phone:____________________________ ! ! SUMMER 2017 14 SESSIONS FROM JUNE 5 TH – JULY 27TH The Allina Health Summer Strength, Conditioning, and Injury Prevention Program is a comprehensive approach to training that addresses all of the vital components involved in achieving optimal athletic performance. ! Group Training Programs: Cost: $75 per person Students will partake in a 45-60 minute speed/agility/quickness workout and a closely supervised total-body strength training workout. ! Individual Training Program: Cost: $325 per person Days/Times: Will be set up on an individual basis Students will begin with a 45-60 minute speed/agility/quickness workout followed by a one-on- one personalized total-body strength training workout. ! 2 Person Group Training Program: Cost: $175 per person Days/Times/Location: Will be set up on an individual basis ***The two students organize their group, it is preferred that they are similar age and ability level*** Students will begin with a 45-60 minute speed/agility/quickness workout followed by a two-on- one personalized total-body strength training workout ! Location: New Ulm High School Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Start each day in the weight room ! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dan Reinhart/ Head Girls Basketball Coach NUHS @ 276-6088 or [email protected] ! Page 3# www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education ! ! Name:________________________________________________ ! Today’s Date:__________________ ! ! MailingAddress:________________________________________ ! ! ______________________________________________________ ! Email:_______________________________ Home Group Training Times: 7:00 – 9:00AM – 7th – 12th Grade * 24 Slots for 10th – 12th Grade Students * 24 Slots for 7th – 9th Grade Students 9:00 – 11:00AM 7th – 12th Grade *24 Slots for 10th – 12th Grade Students *24 Slots for 7th – 9th Grade Students ! ! Phone:_____________________Cell: _______________ Individual and 2 Person Group Training Times: 12:00 – 1:30PM – 2 Slots 1:30 – 3:00PM – 2 Slots School attending in 17/18 ! __________________________________ Grade in 17/18 Primary Goals: *Reduce the likelihood and severity of injury. *Stimulate positive physiological adaptations. *Improve confidence and mental toughness. *Improve athletic performance by improving strength, power, speed/ agility/quickness, cardio-respiratory capacity, functional range of motion, nutrition, specificity of skills, and rest and recovery. ! * Online with a credit card at www.nupseagleshop.com follow the Community Education tabs COMMUNITY EDUCATION ______________________________________________________ Mailing Address: Email: ______________________________ ! * Phone: 507-233-8307 (registration is complete only after payment has been received) * Mail: Community Education, 910 14th St. North, New Ulm, MN 56073 * Stop in at our office at the Washington Learning Center, 910 14th St. North (door #1) ! ! **To Register for Individual or 2 Person Group Training Program: Call Scott Mangen at 507-217- 5649 ! Any Questions call or email Scott Mangen: phone number 507-217- 5649, email: Scott.Mangen@allina .com Max Pagel: phone number 507-217- 5346, email: [email protected] Timothy Seifert: phone number 507-217- 5257, email: [email protected] Home Phone: _____________________ Cell: _______________ What would most improve our community for youth_________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ !Please mail to: New Ulm Area Youth Council c/o HC/HY 125 South Broadway Street New Ulm, MN 56073 ! ! ! ! ! ! The New Ulm Area Youth Council is looking for YOU! ! * Would you like to have a voice in your community? * Would you like to make a difference? * All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join the New Ulm Area Youth Council. * The Youth Council is a great place to gain leadership skills and meet people from the other New Ulm Schools. * Youth Council has been involved in United Way Day of Caring, National Youth Service Day, Haunted House, Project Pillowcase, WEDay, Red Bookcase, and more. ! Got ideas? Bring them to Youth Council and be with others who are working to make the community of New Ulm a better place for all of us. For more information please call Healthy Communities Healthy Youth at 354-8632 or email [email protected] New Ulm Area Youth Council Application 2017-2018 season beginning September 2008 This application is due in the Youth Council office by Sept, 30th 2017. Page 4# Name(s)_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Must register by May 31st To Register for Group Training Program: ! ____________________ Parent/Guardian(s) ! ! Health & Fitness Tai Chi for Beginners Instructor Pam Krzmarzick Fee $48 Monday 6:00-7:00 p.m. The New Ulm WELLness Collective Session 1 – June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17 Session 2- July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 Learn fundamental Tai Chi movements to exercise the whole body and relax and balance the mind. Tai Chi has been called meditation in motion. Research has shown Tai Chi to increase flexibility, improve balance and enhance quality of life. The exercises are low impact and can be practiced by anyone regardless of age ! Qigong for Relaxation and Stress Reduction Instructor Pam Krzmarzick Fee$48 Tuesday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Session 1 – June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 Session 2 - July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 The New Ulm WELLness Collective Learn Qigong (pronounced chee gung) postures, movements and principles. Qigong combines deep, relaxed breathing with slow meditative movements to help reduce stress and relax and balance the mind. Research has shown Qigong can help improve health, reduce stress, increase flexibility, and enhance quality of life. The exercises are low impact and can be practiced by anyone regardless of age. www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education !Adult Basic Sign Language Adults and High Schoolers Welcome Instructor: Brenda Longworth, Certified Sign Language interpreter Fee: $50 Thursdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8 & 15 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door#1) Room #103 Min of 7 participants This course will give you a basic introduction to Sign Language and Deaf Culture. You will start off by learning the alphabet and numbers. From there, some basic signs, family, animals, colors, days of the week, and many others! You will have fun with activities and games with the signs that you learn. ! COMMUNITY EDUCATION Retirement Income Preparation: Jeff Amundson, Thrivent Financial May 16th 5:30-6:30 p.m. OR July 18th 4:00-5:00 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Fee: $10 WILL YOUR SAVINGS LAST? How much income will you need to support the lifestyle you want to live when you retire? While there’s no such thing as a one-size-fitsall strategy, there are steps you can take to greatly enhance your probability of achieving a financially secure retirement. Roth IRA Conversions: Jeff Amundson, Thrivent Financial May 16th 4:00-5:00 p.m. OR June 15th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Fee: $10 IS A ROTH IRA RIGHT FOR YOU? Roth IRAs are popular retirement savings vehicles because distributions are generally free from federal income tax. However, before deciding to convert to a Roth IRA, there are a number of factors to consider. Social Security: Jeff Amundson, Thrivent Financial June 15 4:00-5:00 p.m. OR July 18th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Fee: $10 WHEN SHOULD YOU START TAKING YOUR BENEFITS? With traditional pensions disappearing, Social Security is the major source of guaranteed lifetime retirement income for most people. One of the most important financial decisions you must make is to determine when to begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefits. !! AARP Smart Driver Safety Course Why take a driver safety course? Because driving has changed since you first got your license, and doing so could save you money! Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers 55+ have never looked back since they got their first driver’s license, but even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. By taking a driver safety course you will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You will learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. In addition, you will learn how to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots; how to maintain the proper following distance behind another car; the safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections; proper use of safety belts, air bags, antilock brakes and new technology found in cars today; ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities; the effects of medications on driving; the importance of eliminating distractions such as eating, smoking and using cell phones. !! !! ! Page 5# 8-hour course (for those who have never taken the class) May 3 & 4 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fees: $22 Class ID: AARP May. Washington Learning Center Room 104 (door #1) !4-hour refresher course (every three years after the 8-hour course) Wednesday, May 3 noon-4 p.m. Fees: $22 Class ID: AARP Ref. May. Washington Learning Center Room 104 (door #1) Fees include a host fee that has been added to the course fee. Refresher classes are also offered at the Community Center, call 354-3212 for class dates and times. ! !! ! !Leather ToolingYouth Community Education Classes Instructor -Kara Carlson Middle School Industrial Arts Classroom # 224 & 225 (door #1) Tuesday’s June 13, 20th , 27th 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuition and Belt Blank - $28 (Students who want to purchase tools or buy additional leather kits will have that option) (12 years old – Adult) (Class size minimum 4) In this class, you will be learning the basics of leather stamping and tooling. We will start out with scrap pieces and work our way up to hand tooling and finishing a leather belt. I will supply the leather belt blank and students may borrow my tools – or, there will be an option of purchasing a basic tool stamp kit. !Polymer Clay Play Instructor -Kara Carlson Middle School Industrial Arts Classroom # 224 & 225 (door #1) Tuesday July 25th – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuition $10 (Plus your cost of clay-you will need to purchase and bring along to class) (12 years old – Adult) (Class Size Minimum 4) Flowers, Bugs, and Beads??? – using polymer clay we will explore different techniques to make some fun 3-D works of art. The instructor will supply the tools. **Students will need to purchase and bring their own polymer clay (4-6 blocks of various colors…FIMO, PRIMO, SCULPEY etc. are available at big block hobby and craft stores) and bring an old cookie sheet. !YARN POWER Instructor -Kara Carlson Middle School Industrial Arts Classroom # 224 & 225 (door #1) August 9th and 16th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuition - $16 (plus the costs of your yarn and floss-you will need to purchase and bring along to class) (Ages 11 – 14) (Class Minimum 4) God’s Eyes, Pom-Poms, Knitting Knobby’s, Braiding, Cord Wrapping, Knotting, Looming We will explore some fun and wonderful ways to create things with yarn, embroidery floss and cord. Students will need to bring several skeins of yarn in their favorite colors. A bag of scrap yarn of various colors, a yarn needle, 6 skeins of embroidery floss in your favorite colors, and a sharp (like a Fiscar) scissors. !! Youth Focused First Aid Training: Instructor: Jeff Allerson Fee $15 per person Class Duration: 1.5 Hours July 28th 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. OR August 28th 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Washington Learning Center Room #103 (door #1) Description: This class will help anyone develop the basic skills necessary to manage a first aid situation. Students learn duties and responsibilities of first aid rescuers and first aid actions needed for common medical and environmental emergencies. A few examples of the skills learned include caring for choking, minor cuts and bruises, broken bones and sprains, sun burn, heat/cold related emergencies, allergic reactions, animal bites and stings. The class will also discuss how and when to make a 911 call. www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education !Youth Focused CPR/AED Training: Instructor: Jeff Allerson Fee $15 per person Class Duration: 1.5 Hours June 9th 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. OR August 11th 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Washington Learning Center Room #103 (door #1) Description: This non-certification class will allow anyone to learn the core skills of CPR. Participants will learn how to use an AED, develop the skills for choking relief and will learn how to recognize an emergency. These various skills will focus on care for an Adult, Child, and Infant. Great for youth who have more independence during the summer, for those watching their siblings, or for anyone that just wants to know how to react in an emergency situation! This class is for anyone who wants to learn basic CPR skills, choking relief and AED awareness. !Lego Design 1 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Entering grades 1-3 Your child will learn science and math concepts while working with materials from the Lego Educational Division. Children will learn how to use levers, pulleys and gears in order to build projects such as carousels, drawbridges and conveyor belts. This class offers great hands on learning opportunities for the beginner. This course will expand your child’s knowledge of science and math concepts such as levers, pulleys and gears. Your child will gain confidence in his/ her ability to understand how simple machines work. (S)he will build projects including a crane, catapult and race car. Tuesday July 18, Wednesday July 19 and Thursday July 20 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Washington School Cafeteria (door #1) Minimum 8/ Maximum 36 $75 per participant. **Cost includes a take home prize! !! Lego Design 2 Entering grades 4-7. This class will focus on building Lego Vehicles with Lego Technic elements from the Lego Educational Division. Your child will gain understanding of how wheels, axles, levers and gears work together to make vehicles move. The children will have the opportunity to hook up a motor and a battery to their vehicles and race! Using some of the math and science concepts learned in school and in this class, your child will build Battlebots out of Lego materials from the Lego Educational Division. (S)he will be work with a team to create vehicles that will compete in the battle ring! Your child will learn about torque, tension, force, friction and compound gearing. Bring your imagination and your competitive spirit, this class is high speed fun! Tuesday July 18, Wednesday July 19 and Thursday July 20 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Washington School Cafeteria (door #1) Minimum 8/ Maximum 36 $75 per participant. **Cost includes a take home prize! !! Canvas Creations! Entering grades 2-8. You will have fun painting with your friends. Start with a blank canvas and acrylic paints and learn the basics about brush strokes, mixing paint and basic painting techniques. This will be an enjoyable time to paint with friends! You will bring home three creations at the end of class. Display them as stand-alone or as companion pieces. All materials are supplied. Aprons are available, but we suggest that you dress accordingly as acrylic paints do not wash out of clothes. Tuesday July 18, Wednesday July 19 and Thursday July 20 from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Washington School Cafeteria (door #1) Minimum: 8 / Maximum 36 $75 for three sessions. !! MakerSpace in the Jefferson STEM Lab Instructors: Beth Sletta and Amber Schaefer Grades: Completed grades 2-4 Fees: $30 Dates: Monday & Tuesday June 26-27 Times: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Jefferson School Room # 146 & 147 Minimum: 12/ Maximum: 20 Come to the Jefferson STEM Lab to experience a MakerSpace. Participants will be able to create, invent, build, take things apart, and have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering and math. !! !! Page 6# MakerSpace in the Jefferson STEM Lab Instructors: Beth Sletta and Amber Schaefer Grades: Completed grades 2-4 Fees: $30 Dates: Monday & Tuesday July 17-18 Times: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jefferson School Room # 146 & 147 Minimum: 12/ Maximum: 20 Come to the Jefferson STEM Lab to experience a MakerSpace. Participants will be able to create, invent, build, take things apart, and have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering and math. !MakerSpace in the Jefferson STEM Lab Instructors: Beth Sletta and Amber Schaefer Grades: Completed grades 2-4 Fees: $30 Dates: Monday & Tuesday July 24-25 Times: 1:00- p.m. 3:00 p.m. Jefferson School Room # 146 & 147 Minimum: 12/ Maximum: 20 Come to the Jefferson STEM Lab to experience a MakerSpace. Participants will be able to create, invent, build, take things apart, and have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering and math. !Coding Robots and Cartoons Instructors: Beth Sletta and Amber Schaefer Grades: Completed grades 2-4 Fees: $24 Dates: Thursday & Friday June 29-30 Times: 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Jefferson School Room # 146 & 147 Minimum: 8/ Maximum: 12 Learn how to use Blockly code to program Dash & Dot, Ollie, Ozobot and Sphero robots. Build an obstacle course and then test your programming skills as you direct your robot through the course. Code your own story or cartoon using Scratch or Blockly code on the desktop computers. !Fun in the Computer Lab Instructors: Beth Sletta and Amber Schaefer Grades: Completed grades 2-4 Fees: $24 Dates: Thursday & Friday July 20-21 Times: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jefferson School Room # 146 & 147 Minimum: 10/ Maximum: 20 Have some fun in the computer lab! Use Google Sheets to create pixel art. Experiment with code.org and Made with Code. Create a Slideshow with animations, photos and videos. Experiment with stop motion animation and green screen video production. !Tour of the Parks- June 21st from 8:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (loading bus at 8:45 a.m. and heading back from Hanska Park at 3:00 p.m.) Fee: $3 (bring a sack lunch) Meet at the Annex (located between Jefferson and the Middle School to load bus at 8:45 and pick up about 3:00pm. Have fun touring and playing at Northside Park, Riverside park, Hermann Park and finally Hanska Park for the afternoon! !Readers Theater Instructor: Melanie Schmidt Rehearsals Monday August 21 & Wednesday August 23rd 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Washington Learning Center # 103 (door #1) Performance Thursday August 24th - location TBD Max of 20 children. Fee $25 per student Readers Theater is a style of performance that requires the actor to READ with expression. No memorization required! Energy and lots of animated reading bring the story to life! We will read and perform 2 short fairytale play. "Once Upon A Hundred Year Nap" & "Live! It's Fairytale News!" are 2 hilarious shows that are fun to learn and perform. After 2 rehearsals, we will perform for an adoringaudience at a local care facility. Great fun for boys and girls! Simple costumes and props add to the fun! Come prepared to be someone or something you are not! www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education !Basic Sign Language Instructor: Brenda Longworth, Certified Sign Language interpreter Grades 3rd-8th Fee: $50 July 10-14th from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door#1) Room #103 This course will give you a basic introduction to Sign Language and Deaf Culture. You will start off by learning the alphabet and numbers. From there, some basic signs, family, animals, colors, days of the week, and many others! You will have fun with activities and games with the signs that you learn. !Design a T-Shirt!! Instructor: Korene Altman June 23rd from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Fee $15 Ages 7-12 years old Minimum 6 / Maximum 15 Design an iron on image using special crayons. You will need to bring a white t-shirt that is a cotton blend. If time allows, we will make another design to take home for another shirt or work on some cool coloring pages !Acrylic Painting on Canvas (Bird) June 20th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Washington Learning Center ( door#1) Room #103 Ages 10-12 years old Fee: $15 Min 5/ Max 15 Supplies will be supplied. Come paint your own Bird with acrylic paints! ! Summer Classes for Kids Summer classes are for students who will be entering kindergarten through grade six.Preschool children may attend with an adult. Siblings may attend the same class and receive a $2 discount per supply fee per child. Some of these classes feature projects perfectly suited to enter in the county fair this summer! Please register at least 48 hours prior to the start of class. Supply fees are payable with cash or check to the instructor on the day of class. !! COMMUNITY EDUCATION !Design a Tote Bag Instructor: Korene Altman July 27th from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Fee $15 Ages 7-12 years old Min 8 / Max 12. We will choose a design for the bag and use fabric markers to paint the bag. Bags will be provided. !Making Bead Rings Instructor: Korene Altman August 21st from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Fee $15 Ages: 8-13 years old Min 7 /Max 12 We will be making dainty rings using wire and seed beads. All materials will be provided. !! Happy Father's Day! We can't tell you the details of Dad's special gift because it's a surprise, but we can tell you he will love the present you are going to make for him! We'll make a card and decorate a gift bag, so you can keep your surprise a secret, if you can wait until Father's Day to give it to him. Tuesday, June 13 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Jefferson School Cafeteria Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $20 !! !Home Alone Safety (Grades 2-6) Instructor: Melanie Schmidt June 28th from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. OR July 11th from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. OR August 1st from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Fees: $12 Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #103 Staying home alone for the first time is an opportunity eagerly anticipated by most kids; but with opportunity comes responsibility. This course is a brief overview of a variety of common scenarios and topics specific to boys and girls preparing to stay home alone or stay home with younger siblings. Topics include but are not limited to sibling conflict, stranger danger, healthy choices, problem solving, and identifying emergencies.We will use discussions, quizzes and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning. Parents are welcome but not required to attend. !! Jefferson School Gym August 15th from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. FREE!! Come and marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian wold including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs, and salamanders!! !! ! !RAD ZOO- Reptile & Amphibian Zoo- Travel Memory Game Let's make a fun, keepsake game to get you through the first weeks of summer when you might be tempted to say, “I'm bored!” This class is a favorite for both kids and parents! Our colorful, handmade memory game is perfect for travel and camping. Thursday, June 9 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Jefferson School Cafeteria Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $12 Beat the Heat We will make two projects to take home: a homemade splash ball to help you stay cool outdoors, and a sturdy, homemade popsicle memory game for hours of fun indoors. If the weather is nice, we will play outside with our splash balls at the end of class. Thursday, June 15 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. Jefferson School Cafeteria Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $15 !Tie-Dye Pillowcase We’ll decorate a soft pillowcase with Sharpies in every shade imaginable and use secret techniques to transform our designs into tie-dye style works of art! Summer bedtimes will be a little easier when you sleep on your special pillowcase. This project is perfect to enter at the fair! Please dress in play clothes. Monday, June 20 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Jefferson School Cafeteria Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $10 !Acrylic Painting on Canvas (Flower) June 15th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Washington Learning Center ( door#1) Room #103 Ages 10-12 years old Fee: $15 Min 5/ Max 15 Supplies will be supplied. Come paint your own Flower with acrylic paints!! Circle Art We will provide hundreds of colorful card stock circles in three different sizes and a large canvas, and you’ll be the artist, arranging your circles to create your own unique design. This project could be a blue ribbon winner at the county fair, and it will decorate your home for years to come! Thursday, June 22 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jefferson Cafeteria Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $20 !! Page 7# www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education !Super Scientists This STEM class is a summer tradition! We will conduct last summer’s most popular experiments (including dry ice projects), wear lab coats, and work with partners to conduct experiments and learn about polymers, molecules, solids, liquids, gases, and more. Later, you can show off these tricks at home. This class fills every summer, so sign up early! Monday, July 10 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. Middle School FACS Room # 211 Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $20 !! Lemonade Stand Kit Just in time to serve visitors who are in town for Bavarian Blast, you’ll decorate EVERYTHING you need for a lemonade stand! We will make real lemonade with fresh lemons and real sugar. Once you have sampled homemade lemonade, you may never buy a can or packet of lemonade mix again! Fresh lemonade is much healthier for you. Siblings may attend this class and share the supply fee and the lemonade stand kit. Thursday, July 13 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Middle School FACS Room # 211 Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee: $25 COMMUNITY EDUCATION ! !Kids in the Kitchen: Fruit Salsa* We'll be enjoying summer's sweetest bounty in a new way, making homemade fruit salsa and homemade cinnamon crisps, just right for double-dipping. You will take home the recipes and leftovers to share with your family. Students entering kindergarten may attend with an adult. Friday, July 14 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Middle School FACS Room # 211 Community Ed Fee: $5 Supply Fee $20 !! !Wednesdays, July 19 and 26 Makerspace* with Beth Sletta !Star* indicates that space is limited and participants must sign up! !Also, watch the library calendar for Skype sessions with people from around the world (times will vary), Writer’s Workshop, Storywalks, Tween and Teen Battle of the Books, Drumming and more! There will be crafts, activities and thousands of books at the library every day! Come join the fun! !Tuesday, August 1 - 6 - 8 p.m. Wrap Up - Fun Night at Vogel! !New Ulm Public Library Adult Programs !Join a Book Group! Stop by the library Service Center or call to get a copy of the book being discussed. All are welcome. Adult Book Discussion Group discusses primarily fiction with some memoirs and general nonfiction on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. History Book Group discusses nonfiction history books on the third Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. Mystery Book Group discusses mysteries and thrillers on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group discusses mostly science fiction with some fantasy on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. !World War I Speaker Series presented by the Brown County Historical Society, New Ulm Park and Rec, Friends of the New Ulm Public Library, and the library !Thursday, May 11 - 7 p.m The Minnesota Home Guard in World War I - Greg Gaut !Thursday, June 12 - 12 p.m. @ BCHS Annex (2 N. Minnesota) The Military Uniforms of World War I - Doug Bekke !Thursday, July 13 - 12 p.m. @ BCHS Annex (2 N. Minnesota) Women on the Homefront in Minnesota During World War I Kathryn Goetz Summer Fun at The New Ulm Library 2017 Summer Reading Program !Minnesota Valley Civil War Round Table ! June 5 - July 28 “Build a Better World” !Monday, June 5 - 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 - 6:30 p.m. Lincoln’s Foreign Policy - Bryce Stenzel Music @ German Park presented in partnership with New Ulm Park and Rec and KNUJ Summer Reading Program Registration * “Worldly” activities * Sign up for classes * Balloon fun - 1 - 3 p.m. !Storytimes for June and July - Monday mornings @ 10 and Thursday afternoons @ 2 (in the library basement) !Tuesday, June 6 - 2 p.m. @ German Park Everett Smithson Band * 30 minutes of entertainment * 30 minutes of harmonica lessons * Free harmonicas !Monday, June 19 - 7 p.m. The Porchlights !Monday, June 26 - 7 p.m. Bee Balm Fields !New Ulm Public Library 17 N. Broadway New Ulm, MN 56073 507.359.8331 !! ! Community Education Trips: !RENT at the Orpheum Theatre !Wednesday, June 14 - 12:30 & 2 p.m. Drawing Classes* with Ed Fornberg !Wednesday, June 21 - 12:30 & 2 p.m. Painting Classes* with Rhonda Johnson !! Tuesday, June 27 - 3 p.m. Lower Sioux Chores and Games* - presentation by Dane Nelson. This workshop is for older children and adults. It will be informative and fun! !Wednesday, June 28 - 1 p.m. “What’s in the Water?”* - This presentation by Scott Kudelka, Minnesota DNR, includes making “fish prints”! !Tuesday, July 11 - 1 p.m. Shoemaking Demonstration by Pageen Rozeske !Tuesday, July 18 - 1 p.m. Spinning and Carding Wool Demonstration by JoAnn Huss ! Page 8# Wednesday, July 12 - 1 p.m. Geocaching at Goosetown* with Scott Kudelka Saturday June 10th 2pm Show Registration deadline April 10, 2017 Fee: Charter bus and ticket $75 Bus will leave at 11:30am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street. Jonathan Larson’s RENT makes it way back to the Orpheum Theater! This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Masterpiece continue to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theater. A reimagining of Puccini’s La Boheme, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters- love. www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education !Motown The Musical at the Grease at The Chanhassen Dinner Theaters Saturday September 16, 2017 Registration deadline August 11, 2017 Fee: Charter Bus, lunch and show $90 Lunch at 11:00am, show begins at 1:00pm Bus will leave at 9:30a.m. from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street. After a decade, Grease, the #1 best seller in Chanhassen Dinner Theaters history, joyfully returns to the Main Stage! Fancy a nostalgic evening full of greased-up hair, jukebox jingles and bobby socks. The most popular fun-filled musical in the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950’s pop culture and unforgettable tunes: “Summer Nights,” “Look at me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “ We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” AND added songs made popular in the beloved film: “Grease (Is The Word),” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want.” Join Sandy, Danny Zuko, those groovy TBirds, sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High for an affectionate satire of high school like in the 50’s. Shoo-bop shoo-bop a-ram-a-lam -a ding-dong!! It’s a high-octane Rock ‘n’ Roll party that entertains from start to finish. Be There or Be Square! Orpheum Theatre Saturday July 15, 2017 2pm Show Registration deadline May 15, 2017 Fee: Charter bus and Ticket $80 Bus will leave at 11:30am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street. Motown The Musical is the true American story of Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. It began as one man’s story, became everyone’s music, and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown The Musical tells the story of how Berry Gordy shattered barriers; shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience the record-breaking smash hit live on stage. !Minnesota State Fair Thursday August 31, 2017 Bus will leave at 6:30am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street and leave the fair at 4p.m. Charter Bus Fee: $25 payable at New Ulm Community Education Pre-admission tickets will be available at the Chamber of Commerce Office or admission fees will be collected on the bus. !! ! ! COMMUNITY EDUCATION RegistrationforNewUlmAreaCommunityEducation GeneralClasses&Activities (seeseparateregistrationformforECFE) ParticipantsName__________________________________________________________ Gender:M F Birthdate(required)________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian(ifparticipantisastudent)______________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________State____________ZipCode____________________ PhoneDay____________________________________________Evening________________________________________ Cell___________________________________E-mail__________________________________________________________ MychildWILLNEEDTOHAVEBUSINGFORTHEAFTERSCHOOLCLUBS:YesNo**see page5forroute** Forstatereportinginformationonly–pleaseindicatetheregistrant’sgradelevel: GradeLevel:Pre-schoolGradesK-5 ORAges:19-54 ParticipantName Grades6-8 Grades9-12 Age55+ CourseTitle/Session CourseFee _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GrandTotal$________________ UCareorSCHAInsurancemembernumberforMemberDiscount_________________________________ Medicalconditionstheinstructorshouldbeawareof(e.g.,dietrestrictions,seizures,allergies, etc: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MEDIA:IauthorizeISD88employeestotakeandusephotographs/videoofmeand/ormy child(ren)forDistrictuse.Yes_______No________ STATEMENT:IhavereadandunderstandtheRegistrationandParticipationInformationfor CommunityEducation. SIGNATURE:Parent/GuardianParticipant.________________________________________________________ Page 9# www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education Early Childhood Family Education Summer 2017 WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD FAMILY FAIR Celebrate Week of the Young Child at ECFE’s Family Fair. Over 30 community agencies, programs, and businesses will have booths set up with activities for young children and information for parents. ! DATES: TIME: PLACE: COST: ! FUN IN THE PARK Lets get outside and enjoy the beautiful parks in New Ulm! We will bring the stories, games, and activities to the great outdoors! Join us for Fun in the Park! ! DATE: TIME: PLACE: Saturday – April 22 10:00 am–Noon Washington Learning Center FREE GRANDPARENT AND ME (2 1/2-5 yrs) Children love showing grandparents their school. This class provides an opportunity for grandparents to play and have fun with their grandchildren without having to clean up afterward! A memorable morning of activities and projects will be planned for this special time. ECFE EDUCATION ! DATES: TIME: PLACE: COST: ! Saturday – April 29 10:00–11:30 am Washington Elementary School $7 / Child (registration required) AGE: COST: COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER ECFE is sponsoring a baby shower for everyone who is currently pregnant, has had a baby or adopted a baby in the past 12 months, or is licensed child care provider caring for at least one infant. ! Mark your calendars for this event which will include speakers on important topics related to your baby and vendors with products and information relevant to parents. ! Gift packets will be given to the first 70 parents in the door. There will also be door prizes! ! ! *Weather Cancellation - if the weather doesn’t allow for fun and active outdoor play, Fun in the Park will be cancelled. Please contact the ECFE Office 233.8300 or check our Facebook page (ECFE-New Ulm) for the latest updates. ! MOM & SON HOEDOWN Calling all moms and their sons! Enjoy a special afternoon with your favorite little cowboy. Families Together is hosting a Hoedown from 2:00–4:00 pm on Sunday, May 7 at the New Ulm Country Club. The afternoon will include dancing, refreshments, pictures of each couple, and lots of quality time with your son! Admission is $10 per couple, with a $5 charge for each additional son. ! DATE: Saturday, May 6 TIME: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PLACE: Washington Learning Center COST: FREE *Pending MCPD Develop Approval ! 27th ANNUAL VEHICLE FAIR Once again we will fill the school parking lot with many different vehicles...everything from a fire truck to a school bus to a police car. There will also be two food vendors so plan on having dinner at the Vehicle Fair! ! Wednesdays - June 7 - August 23 10:00 am – 11:00 am June 7 German Park (German & 3rd N) June 14 Harman Park (Garden & Center) June 21 Herman Heights Park (Center & Monument) June 28 Lincoln Park (Washington & 7th S) July 5 North Park (Franklin & 19th N) July 12 North Market Park (German & 14th N) July 19 Riverside Park (Front & 1st S) July 26 Washington Park (Washington & 8th N) August 2 Harman Park (Garden & Center) August 9 Nehl’s Park (Summit Ave & Lincoln Ln) August 16 Herman Heights Park (Center & Monument) August 23 Riverside Park (Front & 1st S) Birth - 5 Years (older sibling welcomed) FREE ! • This event is for boys ages 3 years to third grade • Grandmothers, aunts, stepmothers, big sisters, and other special women are invited to be escorts • Dress is western wear (jeans, boots, hats, etc.) • Each boy will receive a cowboy hat and bandanna • Each couple will receive a 5x7 photo courtesy of JMH Photography <www.facebook.com/jmhphotography12> Tickets must be purchased in advance from the New Ulm ECFE Office or Sleepy Eye ECFE Office. Space is limited. ECFE Registration • Online <www.newulm.k12.mn.us/ec> or <www.nupseagleshop.com> • In Person DATE: Wednesday, May 24 TIME: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PLACE: Jefferson School Parking Lot - Garden Street Like us on Facebook at ECFE-New Ulm. We will be posting reminders of upcoming ECFE and Community Events for parents of young children. KINDERGARTEN KICKSTART The Kindergarten Kickstart program provides a pre-kindergarten experiences for children entering kindergarten in the fall. The goal of the program is to acquaint the children with some of the activities, terms, and routines they will be learning in the first few weeks of kindergarten. Our goals is to help children feel, and be, more successful when they begin school. !Dates: !Time: 8 class days - July 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 8:30am-11:30am Ages: Child attending must be enrolled in a kindergarten program for the 2017-2018 school year !Tuition: $100 per session Free and Reduced rates are available to families who qualify. Free if your child is on a Pathway I or II Scholarship with Eagles Preschool. !Busing: Upon request, in town transportation is provided to and from the program on a space available basis. !*Registration is required, and space is limited. To register your child please contact our ECFE office at 233-8300. Page 10 # www.newulm.k12.mn.us New Ulm Community Education
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