District 196 Community Education

Join local holistic nutritionist, Jackie Mart, for a read aloud, discussion, and a craft activity focused on gratitude and what it means to be THANKFUL. We will end the class by making a simple, tasty, Turkey Day treat! (Treat will be gluten, grain and dairy-free without added sugars.)

Improve your volleyball skills and understanding of the game at Irish Volleyball Camp. The camp focuses on skill development including passing, setting, attacking, defensive positioning and serving along with team play (serve, receive, offense and defense) in a competitive and fun environment Returning Varsity, JV and 10 players register for RSVIV-V10 Returning and incoming 9th graders register for RSVIV-9

We all have goals. Sometimes our goal is to gift assets to others while we are alive or after passing. What about estate tax & gift tax planning? Should I gift my money away in a will or a trust? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What is the 60-month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? What about my current trust; does it avoid the nursing home? Most people believe that their trust shields the assets from the nursing home and creditors. Many people may be wrong! Walk through these questions and many more. This is a live ONLINE class scheduled to take place at the noted date and time. All participants will be contacted via email with easy instructions for accessing the class.

Stimulating facial acupressure points can naturally erase years from your face, bring a healthy glow to your skin, increase muscle tone, decrease puffiness and eye bags, reduce and prevent new lines from forming. It can help decrease headaches, relieve eye strain, sooth nerves and increase relaxation. Learn a series of facial pressure points to address the above, two powerful antioxidants for skin health and how a "skin care cocktail" can make your skin healthier from the inside out.

Why are so many kids dealing with anxiety and depression? How come so many more kids are dealing with mental illness than any other generation? What does mental illness and ADHD have to do with each other? How do I help my teens develop the skills necessary to deal with all the pressures they face? Meets criteria for Minnesota teacher licensure renewal in mental health and is approved for 1.5 CEUs.

Swim laps at your own pace to keep in shape all season long. Registration is required. Due to the pandemic pay-as-you-go attendance will not be available this fall. Aquatics adult fitness is open to middle school age students accompanied by an adult.

Do you already know about Google Docs™, Sheets™, Slides™ and Forms™, but now want to take your knowledge to the next level? Learn how to create templates and use add-ons in Docs™, formulas and conditional formatting in Sheets™, animations and shortcuts in Slides™, along with rules and conditional questioning in Forms™. Bring along a project or start a new one and be ready to expand your Google Docs™ knowledge! Bring your own device, if desired. Demonstration. This is a live ONLINE class scheduled to take place at the noted date and time. All participants will be contacted via email with easy instructions for accessing the class.

Improve your test-taking skills and overall test scores on college entrance exams. Focal points of this 12-hour program include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety and time management. Participants in an Advantage course may repeat the course as often as they wish, free of charge! For further information or to repeat the course, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108.

Discover Aikido, a strictly defensive, non-aggressive martial art, that emphasizes skill and knowledge of movement, rather than strength. Learn balance, coordination and how to defend yourself without violence or strength. An excellent aerobic exercise; appropriate for all ages and abilities. All skill levels are welcome, ages 12 and older. Wear loose fitting clothes (or a gi) and socks.

Get creative by yourself or have a party with a group of friends. Learn a new skill and create masterpieces of art in your own house or schedule a Zoom with your friends with do-it-at-home kits! Each kit contains four themed projects that will include an easy to follow lesson plan, a link to an online instructional video taught by a Kidcreate Studio art teacher, art materials and additional suggestions for online learning that relate to the art lesson. Deadline for order November 29. Art kit can picked up, Thursday, December 3,12:00-4:30 p.m. or Friday, December 4 from 8-4:30 p.m. at The District Office East, 15180 Canada Avenue, Rosemount Online instruction available 24/7 Each art kit include the following four projects: Garden Collage Puppy Silly Monster Van Gogh's Starry Night

Embark on a spectacular STEM adventure investigating engineering and chemistry with pH in your own home. Take your first steps into engineering by designing and building your own Art-Bot. The fun begins as you build your own Art-Bot with a motor, battery holder and more! Then, give your robot a personality with the craft supplies included in the kit. This STEM kit is not just hands-on...it is hands-in! Next, step into your own science lab to test the pH of six common substances. The exciting part of testing for pH will be what the color reveals. Will it be an acid, base or neutral? Extra pH indicator is included so you can conduct more experiments with other substances found in your home. STEM kits are mailed and will arrive within 5 business days. The kit includes: 1-AA battery 1-AA battery holder 1 hobby motor, 1.5 volt with wires 1 piece of cardboard with 2 pre-punched holes,1x2 inches 1 paper clip 2 metal fasteners 1 large paper cup, color may vary 1 clothes pin, half 3 markers, colors will vary 4 pipe cleaners, assorted colors 6 stickers or pom poms 6 wiggle eyes, assorted colors and sizes 3 feathers, assorted colors and sizes 4 4x4 inch construction paper, assorted colors 1 pipette (dropper) 1 tsp of dried purple cabbage extract 1 tsp of citric acid 1 tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of sugar 1 tsp of vinegar powder 1 tsp of alum 1 craft stick 1 spoon Activity Guide for Art Bot and ph Testing All you need to supply is tape, glue, scissors, paper and 2-7 clear cups.

Become a scientist at home! Embark on a spectacular STEM adventure investigating chemistry, aerospace and electricity. Start off exploring the three most common states of matter by conducting three fun and exciting chemistry experiments. Next, discover the four forces that allow planes and rockets to fly with hands-on activities using a paratrooper to investigate drag, a disk launcher to explore lift and more. Next, build and test an electromagnet and learn how the electromagnetic field was first discovered. STEM kits are mailed and will arrive within 5 business days of registration. The kit includes: 1 plastic zip bag 1 small square of paper towel 1 spoon 1 dropper (pipette) 1 set of color tablets (red/blue/yellow) 6 spoonfuls of baking soda 5 spoonfuls of citric acid (naturally found in fruit) 1 spoonful of popcorn kernels 1 paratrooper with rubber band 1 glider with nose cone 1 disk launcher 1 foam shape 4 paper clips 1 AA battery 1 D cell battery 1 compass, size will vary 2 meal fasteners 6 paper clips 1 wire, 1.5 feet long 2 wires, 6 inches long 1-4x5 inch cardboard 1 steel nail, 2.5 inches long color crayons, 4 colors Activity Guide for States of Matter, Flight 101 and Electromagnet All you need to supply is water, a half measuring cup, a bowl or tray, 3-clear cups, tape and a table.

Did you know that a child invented the popsicle or that a 16 year old invented the trampoline? You don’t need to have gray hair and wrinkles to be an inventor! The Young Inventors kit is your first big leap into tinkering and inventing. Fun and engaging activities will encourage your tinkering spirit, as you create an electrical circuit and learn about pneumatics. Design, build and create for hours on end. The 175+ piece kit contains tools, adhesives, building materials, craft items and a sixteen page lesson plan with background information and over five activities. It is packed with screwdrivers, screws, pliers, 1.5 volt hobby motor, batteries and holder, wheels, clamps, and much, much more. You may just invent the next "big thing". STEM kits are mailed and will arrive within 5 business days of registration. The kit includes: activity guide 1 box to hold small items 2 AA batteries battery holder electrical wires 1 hobby motor, 1.5 volts 2 light bulbs screw drivers and screws 1 pliers 1 scissors 1 ruler 1 pencil 1 small roll of duct tape 1 bottle of glue 1 notebook 4 wheels 2 clamps wire plus....clothes pins, small and large cups, spools, Styrofoam balls, string, paper clips, metal fasteners, wire, rubber bands, mirror paper, craft tubes, assorted boxes, assorted zip ties, pipe cleaners, large and small craft sticks, sorted straws, construction paper and more! Substitutions may be made due to supply availability.

Non-separating Class: Parents With Babies Only Please register for one class with an alternate choice for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. Having a baby can mean major adjustments in every area of your life. Many questions arise about how to meet your growing baby’s needs for sleep, feeding and bonding. Parents in this class will track their child’s development weekly over the course of the quarter. Questions regarding growth, feeding, development and new parent experiences are welcome. This class allows you to slow down, enjoy your infant and extend your community of support. Virtual: Classes listed as ‘Virtual’ will be held completely online and a Zoom link will be sent to you following registration. Additional content will be available online. In-Person: Classes listed as ‘In-Person’ will be held at the Dakota Valley Learning Center in designated outside learning spaces, weather-permitting. Classes will be held on Zoom as necessary due to weather. Classes will be held in limited small groups. Hybrid: Classes listed as ‘Hybrid’ will include both virtual and in-person components. Families will have the option to attend onsite with a small group on alternating weeks, or participate completely virtually. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, one adult per family will be invited to participate in an on-site class.

Unicorns, dragons, mermaids and more! Create art inspired by adorable mystical creatures - when they’re babies! Painting, drawing, playing with clay, scribbling and giggling, we will do it all! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.