TriDistrict Community Education

School District 197 Youth Enrichment Community Education is pleased to partner with Advantage Educational Programs. For the past 26 years, Advantage Educational Programs benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them for the college entrance exams. They offer ACT Preparatory Courses in more than forty high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area. Online ACT Preparatory Course This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school classes or for a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own, and study at their desired pace. The fee for this course is $80, and you may repeat the course at no charge until you graduate from high school. The online course will allow students to log-in for the course and proceed at their own pace. The course will be using Google Classroom to present the online course and it will be equivalent to the 12 hour classroom time. The course will use instructors' videos, voice-overs, illustrations, and slides that guide you through all of the testing areas of the ACT. You will also be able to communicate with the instructor when you have questions or concerns. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may also REPEAT any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced ACT Prep Course at no additional charge. Students can attend any missed classes at TRHS when the course if offered again and may repeat the course at no charge. **If you are on free/reduced lunch please contact us for a scholarship. **You will need a gmail account to access the google classroom. Your student's isd197.org account that is managed by google will not work--ISD197 blocks access to google classrooms outside the 197 domain. Once students are enrolled, they are sent an access code for their class via email, as well as directions on how to begin the simple process of starting their class. Students have the flexibility of working on classwork at their own pace around their own specific schedule. For course information, call Gary at Advantage Prep at 612-222-5108 or visit www.advantageprep.net. For registration information call Community Education at 651-403-8520 Curso preparatorio ACT en línea. Este curso es una excelente alternativa para cualquier estudiante que no pueda asistir a clases en la escuela o para un estudiante que prefiere prepararse para el examen ACT por su cuenta y estudiar al ritmo deseado. El costo de este curso es de $80 y puede repetir el curso sin cargo hasta que se gradúe de la escuela secundaria. El curso en línea permitirá a los estudiantes iniciar sesión en el curso y proceder a su propio ritmo. El curso utilizará Google Classroom para presentar el curso en línea y será equivalente al tiempo de clase de 12 horas. El curso utilizará videos de los instructores, narraciones, ilustraciones y diapositivas que lo guiarán a través de todas las áreas de evaluación del ACT. También podrá comunicarse con el instructor cuando tenga preguntas o inquietudes. ** Si tiene almuerzo gratis / reducido, comuníquese con nosotros para obtener una beca completa. ** Necesitará una cuenta de Gmail para acceder al aula de Google. La cuenta de isd197.org de su estudiante que es administrada por Google no funcionará: ISD197 bloquea el acceso a las aulas de Google fuera del dominio 197. Una vez que los estudiantes están inscritos, se les envía un código de acceso para su clase por correo electrónico, así como instrucciones sobre cómo comenzar el proceso simple de comenzar su clase. Los estudiantes tienen la flexibilidad de trabajar en el trabajo de clase a su propio ritmo en torno a su propio horario específico. Para obtener información sobre el curso, llame a Gary en Advantage Prep al 612-222-5108 o visite www.advantageprep.net. Para obtener información sobre el registro, llame a Educación Comunitaria al 651-403-8520

Prepare your child for a global world with a 16 week or 8 week adventure in Spanish! Through Futura’s dynamic and interactive approach, students will practice useful Spanish expressions in fun, real-life contexts. There will be 3 options for this class, register for one that works best for you: 1. 16 week course-both Fall and Winter Session: Topics-- Let’s Travel! & Let's Explore! 2. First 8 weeks- Fall session: Topic: Let's Travel! Hop aboard for an exciting Spanish adventure in ¡Vamos a Viajar! (Let’s Travel!) In this hands-on course, students will learn key travel phrases, order on a plane, use passports, and ask for prices—all in Spanish! With engaging activities and real-world scenarios, they’ll be speaking Spanish in no time. 3. Second 8 weeks-Winter Session: Topic: Let's Explore! Ready to discover places and have a Spanish adventure? This interactive course ¡Vamos a Explorar! (Let’s Explore!), focuses on practical travel vocabulary, like bartering at markets and ordering at restaurants. Through dynamic activities, students will build confidence in speaking Spanish while exploring vibrant traditions. Get ready to explore, connect, and develop a deeper appreciation for the Spanish language in an exciting and supportive environment. ¡Vámonos! Get ready to explore, connect, and develop a deeper appreciation for the Spanish language in an exciting and supportive environment. ¡Vámonos! What is Futura Language Professionals? Futura Language Professionals is a community-based language organization. We have been a leader and a pioneer in Spanish language programming since 2001. We are proud to say that thousands of children have been touched by foreign language instruction because of Futura programming. We partner with local schools in our communities to provide a convenient, onsite and long-term language program at an affordable price. Who instructs the Futura classes? Our teachers come from a wide range of backgrounds from former Spanish teachers with Masters Degrees in Education who are now stay at home moms, to native speakers who want to share their language and culture with us, to juniors and seniors majoring in Education or Spanish in college. All of our teachers have fluency or near fluency in the Spanish language and experience working with children. Additionally, most Futura instructors have lived or studied in Spanish speaking countries.

**Orders are sent in to GRASP on April 30th. No late registrations will be taken. **Please make sure your address/email/phone number in your Tridistrict account are all up to date in order to receive correspondence from GRASP. GRASP is a nine-week correspondence program which helps students maintain reading and math skills while they are on summer vacation. It should take you and your child approximately one hour per week for nine weeks to complete each weekly lesson. We suggest parents order the grade level just completed. If there are extenuating circumstances, order the level that is appropriate for your child. Prices include curriculum packet, completion awards and scoring service. GRASP has 9 lessons to be submitted during the summer—one per week. Each lesson reinforces the basic skills typically found in most curricula at that particular grade level. GRASP staff score the lesson and return it to the student with comments. Please select the correct GRASP Section: You can order 1 subject for your student for $38.00, either math or reading. Upon registering you will fill out a questionnaire on your students school, grade and select either the math or reading booklet. If you select the section for both subjects the cost is $58.00, you will fill out a questionnaire for the grade level preferred for each subject. You can choose different grade levels for reading and math. Books will be delivered to your child's school and handed out by their homeroom teacher in late May/early June.

ROCC--Residents of Color Collective is offering their program ROCC Climbers for All Youth at Heritage. ROCC Climbers — Overview ROCC Climbers is an after-school and out-of-school leadership program for youth of color grades 5th-8th. The program’s mission is to empower youth to “climb higher, lead boldly, and build a future they believe in” through mentorship, community, and hands-on leadership. Participation includes roughly 10-15 youths weekly, giving consistent community and support. Learning, Leadership & STEAM-style Engagement ROCC Climbers is a youth leadership and enrichment program designed to empower youth of color through community, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences. Participants engage in outdoor adventures, leadership development, and STEAM-style activities that blend Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Impact & Values The program aims to build confidence, cultivate a sense of belonging, and offer meaningful opportunities for youth of color to connect with their community and environment. One of the key successes is seeing young people not only enjoy nature and adventure but also grow as leaders and caretakers of their land and communities. Age Group Target Grades: 5-8

Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full-participation class and learn skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Questions about class contents: call 952-898-3008 Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class! This is a great class to do together! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director **Please note for the fall class, Nov 7 class will be at Pilot Knob (not Somerset).** Aprenda patadas, puñetazos, habilidades de defensa personal y desarrolle músculos, potencia, flexibilidad y agilidad. Mejora tu conciencia, autoestima y confianza. Únase a una clase DIVERTIDA, progresiva y de participación completa y aprenda ejercicios de desarrollo de habilidades que fortalecerán la mente y el cuerpo. Preguntas sobre el contenido de las clases: llamar al 952-898-3008 Padres: ¡En lugar de esperar afuera, regístrese y participe con su hijo en clase! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director

Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full-participation class and learn skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class! Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director **Please note for the fall class, Nov 7 class will be at Pilot Knob (not Somerset).** Instructor Bio: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., is directed by Si-Fu Al Lam - International Master, Temple-trained in China. Si-Fu Al Lam, a Hong Kong champion, has over 35 years of teaching experience with youths & adults. He was the instructor of the University of Minnesota Chinese Kung Fu Club for 13 years and was awarded “Instructor of the Year” by the U of M Recreational Sports Department. Aprende el arte marcial de Jackie Chan, Jet Li y Kung Fu Panda con el Campeón de Hong Kong Al Lam (Maestro-Templo Internacional formado en China, Kung Fu sobrino de “Mr. Han” de la película “Enter The Dragon” de Bruce Lee). Sifu Al Lam y su familia tienen más de 40 años de experiencia docente con jóvenes y adultos. Fue instructor del Club de Kung Fu Chino de la Universidad de Minnesota durante 13 años y fue galardonado como “Instructor del año” por el Departamento de Deportes Recreativos de la U of M. El uniforme opcional y la certificación de cinturón blanco a negro están disponibles. Aprenda patadas, puñetazos, habilidades de defensa personal y desarrolle músculos, potencia, flexibilidad y agilidad. Mejora tu conciencia, autoestima y confianza. Únase a una clase DIVERTIDA, progresiva y de participación completa y aprenda ejercicios de desarrollo de habilidades que fortalecerán la mente y el cuerpo. Preguntas sobre el contenido de las clases: llamar al 952-898-3008 Padres: ¡En lugar de esperar afuera, regístrese y participe con su hijo en clase! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director

Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full-participation class and learn skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class! This is a great parent/child class! Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director **Please note for the fall class, Nov 7 class will be at Pilot Knob (not Somerset).** Instructor Bio: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., is directed by Si-Fu Al Lam - International Master, Temple-trained in China. Si-Fu Al Lam, a Hong Kong champion, has over 35 years of teaching experience with youths & adults. He was the instructor of the University of Minnesota Chinese Kung Fu Club for 13 years and was awarded “Instructor of the Year” by the U of M Recreational Sports Department. Aprende el arte marcial de Jackie Chan, Jet Li y Kung Fu Panda con el Campeón de Hong Kong Al Lam (Maestro-Templo Internacional formado en China, Kung Fu sobrino de “Mr. Han” de la película “Enter The Dragon” de Bruce Lee). Sifu Al Lam y su familia tienen más de 40 años de experiencia docente con jóvenes y adultos. Fue instructor del Club de Kung Fu Chino de la Universidad de Minnesota durante 13 años y fue galardonado como “Instructor del año” por el Departamento de Deportes Recreativos de la U of M. El uniforme opcional y la certificación de cinturón blanco a negro están disponibles. Aprenda patadas, puñetazos, habilidades de defensa personal y desarrolle músculos, potencia, flexibilidad y agilidad. Mejora tu conciencia, autoestima y confianza. Únase a una clase DIVERTIDA, progresiva y de participación completa y aprenda ejercicios de desarrollo de habilidades que fortalecerán la mente y el cuerpo. Preguntas sobre el contenido de las clases: llamar al 952-898-3008 Padres: ¡En lugar de esperar afuera, regístrese y participe con su hijo en clase! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director

Softball Development Clinic (Grades: 3-5*) These clinics are designed for athletes preparing to play at the 10U level for Spring/Summer 2026. Introduction to developing the fundamental skills necessary for participation the game of softball. Emphasis on throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and FUN! Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players **5th grade students should sign up with the level they will be participating in for Summer 2026 (10U or 12U) If you need financial assistance for the clinic or assistance with equipment, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8. Required Equipment: Glove, Bat, Helmet, Water Bottle 4 week session: Sundays Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8

PITCHERS CLINIC **Must provide a parent/guardian catcher *5th grade students should sign up with the level they will be participating in for Spring/Summer 2026 (10U or 12U) Work to develop the proper mechanics necessary for excelling as a softball pitcher. From beginner to advanced, pitchers will receive appropriate instruction and high reps to help them grow and understand how their movements work together for success. Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players For greatest growth opportunity, please pick either pitcher OR catcher clinics per session. Required Equipment: Glove, Bat, Helmet and Water Bottle If you need financial assistance for the clinic or assistance with equipment, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8. 4 week session: Sundays Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 9.

CATCHERS CLINIC! *5th grade students should sign up with the level they will be participating in for Spring/Summer 2026 (10U or 12U) Work to develop the proper mechanics necessary for excelling as a softball catcher. From beginner to advanced, catchers will receive appropriate instruction on receiving, blocking, throwing and in-game appropriate skills. Catchers will also receive live reps from skill appropriate pitchers. Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players Pitchers and Catchers clinics run at the same time and athletes will be working together. For greatest growth opportunity, please sign your daughter up for only one of the options. If you need financial assistance for the clinic, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8. Recommended Equipment: Full catcher's gear (some will be available if needed) 4 week session: Sundays Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8.

Softball Development Clinic (Grades: 5-7*) These clinics are designed for athletes preparing to play at the 12U level for Spring/Summer 2026.. Great for both beginners and experienced youth softball players, this clinic will focus on the development and refinement of foundational skills necessary to compete in the game of softball. Emphasis on throwing, catching, fielding and hitting and overall knowledge of the game to prepare athletes for their season ahead. Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players *5th grade students should sign up with the level they will be participating in for Spring/Summer 2026 (10U or 12U) If you need financial assistance for the clinic or assistance with equipment, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8. Required Equipment: Glove, Bat, Helmet and Water Bottle 4 week session: Sundays Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8.

PITCHERS CLINIC! **Must provide a parent/guardian catcher *5th grade students should sign up with the level they will be participating in for Spring/Summer 2026 (10U or 12U) Work to develop the proper mechanics necessary for excelling as a softball pitcher. From beginner to advanced, pitchers will receive appropriate instruction and high reps to help them grow and understand how their movements work together for success. Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players For greatest growth opportunity, please pick either pitcher OR catcher clinics per session. Required Equipment: Glove, Bat, Helmet and Water Bottle If you need financial assistance for the clinic or assistance with equipment, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8. 4 week session: Sundays Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8.

CATCHERS CLINIC! *5th grade students should sign up with the level they will be participating in for Spring/Summer 2026 (10U or 12U) Work to develop the proper mechanics necessary for excelling as a softball catcher. From beginner to advanced, catchers will receive appropriate instruction on receiving, blocking, throwing and in-game appropriate skills. Catchers will also receive live reps from skill appropriate pitchers. Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players Pitchers and Catchers clinics run at the same time and athletes will be working together. For greatest growth opportunity, please sign your daughter up for only one of the options. If you need financial assistance for the clinic, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8. Recommended Equipment: Full catcher's gear (some will be available if needed) 4 week session: Sundays Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8

HIGH SCHOOL PREP! For athletes planning to attend Two Rivers High School, who did not play in the Two Rivers 2025 softball season. Work closely with the high school staff to refine offensive and defensive softball skills necessary for excelling at the next level. Hosted by Two Rivers Softball Program Coaches & Players Required Equipment: Glove, bat, helmet & water bottle If you need financial assistance or help with equipment for the clinic, please contact Two Rivers Head Coach Bryan Skof at bryan.skof@isd197.org by Feb. 8.

Hike over to Dodge Nature Center and put your survival skills to the test! Practice building sturdy shelters and then put them to the test to see if they really help keep you warm! Try your hand at building fires and learn how to keep them going strong. Make friends and explore the woods in this series all about winter survival. Location and time: All classes will start and end at Garlough where students will be checked in and checked out of the class. The Dodge Naturalist will leave from Garlough at 2:15 p.m. to walk students to the Nature Center where classes will be held at the Farm Education Building. At 3:15 p.m. the students will walk back with the Naturalist to Garlough where parents will pick them up by 3:30 p.m in the lobby area or they will join SAC if enrolled in the program. Students should come dressed for the weather, with boots, warm clothes, or raincoats as needed.