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. **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

Virtual ACT Prep Class This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-person class, but still prefers the interaction with one of the Advantage Educational Programs' instructors. The Virtual ACT Prep Course is the same as the In-Person ACT Prep Course, but from the comfort of your own home. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions if needed. The fee for this course is $180 and the only things you need are an internet connection and a computer/tablet/smart phone. Instructions will be sent to you via email a few days before the course begins. For more information, call Gary with Advantage Prep at 612-222-5108 or visit www.advantageprep.net.

In-School ACT Preparatory Course This course consists of four, three-hour classes that meet one day each week at Two Rivers High School. **You do not need to be a Two Rivers HS student to attend, this course is open to any high school student. The course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in these classes not only benefit from personal instruction taught by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to our online course. Students who complete the course may repeat the course as often as they wish, free of charge using the online version or attending an in-person class when offered again. For class information, call Gary at 612-222-5108 or visit www.advantageprep.net. For registration information call Community Education at 651-403-8520 Curso preparatorio de ACT en la escuela Este curso consta de cuatro clases de tres horas que se reúnen un día a la semana en la escuela secundaria Two Rivers. El curso incluye pruebas de diagnóstico, instrucción en el manejo del tiempo, superación de la ansiedad ante los exámenes, razonamiento científico, estrategias y revisión de inglés, redacción de ensayos, comprensión de lectura y estrategias y revisión de matemáticas. Los estudiantes inscritos en estas clases no solo se benefician de la instrucción personal impartida por nuestros instructores experimentados, sino que también tienen acceso gratuito a nuestro curso en línea. Los estudiantes que completen un curso pueden repetir el curso tantas veces como lo deseen, de forma gratuita utilizando la versión en línea. El costo de este curso es de $180, con todos los materiales de clase incluidos. Para obtener información sobre la clase, llame a Gary al 612-222-5108 o visite www.advantageprep.net. Para obtener información sobre la inscripción, llame a Educación Comunitaria al 651-403-8520

This course is perfect for any student unable to attend in-school classes or a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Online students prep for the ACT at their own pace and around their busy schedules. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online via videos and slides. Students may access this course at any time and as often as needed. Please note that links to the online course are sent out once per week. Please allow one week to receive the information. Simley has scheduled their in-school ACT test open to 11th graders for March 12, this class will help you prepare for it.

Virtual ACT Prep Class - Live Instructor This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-school class, but still prefers the interaction with one of the Advantage Educational Programs' instructors. The Virtual ACT Prep Course is the same as the In-School ACT Prep Course, but from the comfort of your own home. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions if needed. You will need an internet connection and a computer/tablet/smart phone. Instructions will be sent to you via email a few days before the course begins. Please make sure your email is entered correctly when registering, you will be asked to enter the email you wish to receive the course information. For more class information, call Gary at 612-222-5108 or visit www.advantageprep.net. Simley has scheduled their in-school ACT test open to 11th graders for March 12, this class will help you prepare for it.

Archery with Dodge Nature Center **Only students participating in the ROCC Youth Leadership program after-school this school year can sign up for the ROCC section and rate. First time archers? Learn all the basics about bows and arrow in a safe and friendly environment. Experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know to safely use bows and arrows. This class is a great entry into the sport of archery. Kids will be able to take the activity bus from Friendly Hills or Heritage to Dodge Nature Center You can also drop your student off at Dodge if you prefer at the Marie Entrance. **Kids will have to be picked up at Dodge Nature Center Marie Entrance, by 5pm by a parent or guardian--the activity bus is not provided to get home. If a student is picked up later than 5pm a charge will be applied by Dodge Nature Center for a late pick-up. Grades 5-8 welcome. Class is limited to 10 students, register early!! **Los niños podrán tomar el autobús de actividades desde Friendly Hills o Heritage hasta el centro natural Dodge, los dejarán en la entrada de Marie y serán recibidos por el personal del Dodge. También puede dejar a su estudiante en Dodge si lo prefiere en la entrada de Marie. **Los niños deberán ser recogidos en la entrada Marie del centro natural Dodge antes de las 5:00 p. m. por un padre o tutor; no se proporciona el autobús de actividades para llegar a casa. Si se recoge a un estudiante después de las 5:00 p. m., el Centro natural dodge aplicará un cargo por una recogida tardía. Los grados 5-8 son bienvenidos. La clase está limitada a 10 estudiantes, ¡regístrese temprano!

Design fabulous fashions and things for your room using paint, tissue paper, canvas, clay, yarn and more. We’ll make a fancy headband, clay pendants, a colorful decoupage bracelet, a funny hat and paint a colorful canvas for your room. We’ll even learn to weave. Invite your family to a fashion show on the last day to show off your creations. Bring a beverage and nut-free snack every day.

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? With friends, create cool gadgets to survive in the wild! Engineer a cool periscope, harness the power of the sun to cook (marshmallows! - yummy), a device for drinkable water, a shelter and so much more! Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage. Taught by Tech Tac Toe Instructors

Easy CPR for Babysitters and Teens (ages 11 & up) BREATHING or NOT BREATHING - this is all you need to know to determine how to care for your unconscious victim. This CPR class is very easy to learn and to remember!! You will learn how to care for an unresponsive person and will be certified for 2 years in Basic Adult/Child & Infant CPR and AED. You will have unlimited practice opportunities during your certification period and unlimited digital access to the workbook materials. You will be taught how to help a choking victim, how to recognize if there is a problem and gain confidence in your skills. This class does NOT have a written test Instructor: Deb Gutzman

Flag Football: (Grades K-5) Dash Sports flag football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes/cleats and mouthguards are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided.

Flag Football Tykes: Dash Sports flag football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes/cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Parent participation is encouraged when needed.

ROCC--Residents of Color Collective is offering their program ROCC Climbers for BIPOC youth after-school at Friendly Hills. **There is no charge to register but please sign up so ROCC is able to plan for activities. Developing our youth to climb the world! BIPOC students can join us after-school as we CREATE, LEAD, INSPIRE, MOTIVATE & BUILD! This is a youth development and leadership opportunity for BIPOC youth at Friendly Hills. We will create an energetic safe space that promotes self-love and awareness, love of culture and a love of nature. This spring we will focus on becoming Healthy Climbers! We will learn about: Self-Love: Safe Choices Leadership and Life Skills Engaging in Healthy Communication Creating Healthy Relationships Kids can take the activity bus home at 5:15pm or be picked up at 5pm at the school. Check HERE for the activity bus routes. If you have questions on the activity bus routes please call transportation at 651-403-8320. Programa de Liderazgo de Escaladores de ROCC (Grados: 5-8) ROCC--Residents of Color Collective está ofreciendo su programa ROCC Climbers para jóvenes BIPOC después de la escuela en Friendly Hills. **No hay cargo para registrarse, pero regístrese para que ROCC pueda planificar las actividades. ¡Desarrollando nuestra juventud para escalar el mundo! ¡Los estudiantes de BIPOC pueden unirse a nosotros después de la escuela para CREAR, LIDERAR, INSPIRAR, MOTIVAR Y CONSTRUIR! Esta es una oportunidad de liderazgo y desarrollo juvenil para los jóvenes de BIPOC en Friendly Hills. Los jóvenes aprenderán a: Amor propio: elecciones seguras Liderazgo y habilidades para la vida Participar en una comunicación saludable Creando relaciones saludables Los jóvenes conocerán otras culturas de color. Crearemos un espacio energético seguro que promueva el amor propio y la conciencia, el amor por la cultura y el amor por la naturaleza. Los niños pueden tomar el autobús de actividades a casa a las 5:15 p.m. o ser recogidos a las 5 p.m. en la escuela. Consulta AQUÍ las rutas de los autobuses de actividades. Si tiene preguntas sobre las rutas de los autobuses de actividades, llame a transporte al 651-403-8320. ROCC--Dadka degan Midabka Collective waxay u soo bandhigayaan barnaamijkooda Climbers ROCC ee dhalinyarada BIPOC dugsiga ka dib ee labada Heritage & Friendly Hills. **Ma jirto wax lacag ah oo la isku diwaangelinayo,laakin fadlan isdiiwaangeli si madaxda ROCC ay awood ugu yeeshaan inay qorsheeyaan waxqabadyada. Horumarinta dhalinyaradeena si aan u fuulo aduunka! Ardayda BIPOC waxay nagu soo biiri karaan dugsiga ka dib markii aan Abuurnay, HOGAAMINAYNAY, DHIIRIGELINAYNAYNO, DHISANAYNAA! Tani waa horumarinta dhalinyarada iyo fursada hogaamineed ee dhalinyarada BIPOC ee dugsiyada dhexe ee Degmada 197. Dhalinyaradu waxay baran doonaan: Waxaan wax ka baran doonaa: Nafta-Jacaylka: Xulasho badbaado leh Hogaaminta iyo Xirfadaha Nolosha Ka qayb qaadashada Isgaadhsiinta Caafimaadka qabta Abuurista Xiriir Wanaagsan Waxaan abuuri doonaa meel ammaan ah oo tamar leh oo kor u qaada is-jacaylka iyo wacyiga, jacaylka dhaqanka iyo jacaylka dabiiciga ah. Carruurtu waxay raaci karaan baska dhaqdhaqaaqa guriga 5:15pm galabnimo ama waxaa laga soo qaadi karaa 5pm galabnimo dugsiga. Haddii aad wax su'aalo ah ka qabto waddooyinka baska dhaqdhaqaaqa booqo shabakada 197 ama fadlan ka wac gaadiidka 651-403-8320.

G.R.A.S.P.(Grades K-5) 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. **Orders are sent in to GRASP on May 1st. No late registrations will be taken. GRASP books will be sent to your child’s school in May.

G.R.A.S.P.(Grades 6-8) GRASP is a nine-week correspondence program that 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. **Orders are sent in to GRASP on May 1st. No late registrations will be taken. GRASP books will be sent to your child’s school in May. Students in grades 6-8 have books distributed to them in their advisory period.

**Orders are sent in to GRASP on Monday May 1st. 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.

You are registering your child for the 2023-24 German Club. A schedule of meetings will be distributed by Mr. Mitchell. If you have questions regarding your child's registration, please contact him directly at mitchellm@isd199.org or 651-306-7148.

Continue to grow and develop as a gymnast as you begin to practice more advanced skills. This class requires basic gymnastics knowledge and capability. Proficiency in skills such as rolls, cartwheels, and handstands required, along with basic strength and flexibility. Registration opens on Nov 7 for the classes starting in November.