Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

3, 4 Open the Door 3-5 Year-Olds by class start date Doors will open for your child as he/she practices social skills and participates in literacy, number, art and sensory experiences in this evening preschool class. This is a child only class.

3½ to 5 years old by Sept 1 Adventures in Learning is a six and one half hour preschool class where children inquire, invent and explore. Activities include art, sensory, blocks, music, imaginative play, writing and large muscle play. Hot lunch is served. Children must be toilet trained. Limited childcare is available before or after preschool. Bus transportation (optional) at $225/year. You will receive a letter in April to sign up and pay for bus transportation. Children attending Early Childhood Center for preschool who select bus transportation must reside in or attend daycare in the Bel Air, Pinewood, Sunnyside, or Valentine Hills Schools attendance area. Children attending Snail Lake Center for preschool who select bus transportation must reside in or attend daycare in the Island Lake or Turtle Lake Schools attendance area. Three Family Nights are scheduled.

Art club is a multi-grade-level activity where students can experiment with a wide variety of media. Projects are generally student-driven and they are invited to work in clay, acrylic paint, jewelry, collage, and more. Participants will develop their creative voice and work on at least 4 different art projects.

Boys Basketball. All Boys in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate. No experience necessary!! The focus of this activity is on skill building, teamwork and sportsmanship. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Practice is 2:30 - 3:25pm (Tuesday and Thursday). There is no practice on Friday. Most games will be completed by 5:30. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Transportation is provided to and from all games. Game schedule can be found on the Middle School activities page Basketball schedule

Busy Bodies 24-35 Month-Olds by class start date and Parents Two year-olds are terrific and have very busy bodies. Come to play with activities designed just for two's. Parents separate from the children for parent education to learn about temperament traits, setting limits, toilet learning and other toddler parenting topics. Sibling childcare is available for classes that meet during the day. *Sibling care is not available during evening classes. Parents will need to make off-site child care arrangements for children not enrolled in the class.

Explorers 12-23 Month-Olds by class start date and Parents Life with your explorer is fun and tiring all at the same time. Learn guidance techniques and how to support your child's struggle of dependence-independence. Parents separate from the children for parent education time in another classroom when parents and staff feel the time is right. (*This does not apply to noted classes as they are non-separating classes.) Note: Daytime class times extend 1/2 hour second semester. Sibling childcare is available for daytime classes only.

Hit the slopes with the family and friends with Family Ski Night at Wild Mountain. All District families, friends and staff members are invited to join us for a fun night of skiing or snowboarding. Take advantage of special rates on lift tickets and equipment rentals! Online registration only. Registration through Community Ed, includes lift ticket only. How to Register Online: Please select your date below. Select the number of lift tickets your family/group needs up to 5 for that date. Please note you do not need to register each person individually for tickets, you can purchase up to 5 lift tickets for your group/family under one name. Print your email confirmation and bring that to Wild Mountain to receive your lift tickets. Please note: transportation is not provided. Rental equipment is available for the discounted price of $17. Lessons are available for $6 per person, (must be age 8 or older) Meal specials are also being offered for $9.50 per person. You will need to register online with Wild Mountain for rental, lessons or meal special . Link provided https://fareharbor.com/wildmountainskiandsnowboard/items/187698/ Deadline to register is NOON the Friday before the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Office at 651-621-6020

2½ years old by Sept 1 Children make their first friends (including children with special needs) in this class. First Friends class meets one day a week through December with parents and children attending together. Parents separate from the children for parent education to discuss social skills and ways to encourage cooperation. Starting in January 2020, a second day is added each week for children only and the class time is extended one half hour. Sibling childcare is available on parent days. Parent Day: First Friends #7200 @ Early Childhood Education Center: Mondays Parent Day: First Friends #7201 @ Early Childhood Education Center: Thursdays Parent Day: First Friends #7205 @ Snail Lake Education Center: Tuesdays Parent Day: First Friends #7206 @ Snail Lake Education Center: Wednesdays

Basic fitness training principles will be incorporated into this program, which is designed to help students increase their cardiovascular endurance, strength and agility. All boys and girls in grades 6 – 8 are encouraged to participate. Fitness training meets in the weight room after school from 2:30 - 3:25pm on Monday and Wednesday. A t-shirt is given to all participants. Activity buses are available for eligible students - No competitions

All students grades 6 - 8 are encouraged to play Floor Hockey. No experience is needed. Emphasis is placed on skill development, participation, team work and good sportsmanship. Students will receive equal playing time during practices and competitions. T-shirts given to all participants. Parents are invited to come to competitions and support their students. Transportation will be provided to and from all games. Game schedule can be found on the Middle School Activities page : Floor hockey