South Washington County Schools Community Education

**** Important information. The State of Minnesota requires that driver’s education distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and 2023 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing. Students will be required to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three-hour class. Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School. Safeway Driving School has been graduating teen drivers in the Twin Cities area for over 45 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Classroom instruction prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons. If a student misses a lesson, they can make up that exact lesson number at the next session or at one of Safeway’s other locations. Students can take the class at age 14 but cannot take their permit test until age 15. After class is completed, students who are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test at any Minnesota exam center. Students over the age of 18 do not have to take driver education. Behind-the-wheel instruction includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Safeway recommends students take their first lesson 2-3 weeks after receiving their permit card. At least 30 days of practice between lessons is suggested. Students have one year after completing classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons. Scheduling is offered online for 24/7 convenience. All of Safeway’s cars are white with identical graphics so parents and students are confident that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson. Students can get picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home, school or work. Parents/guardians will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Safeway offers an in-person Parent Class that qualifies the student for reduced practice time (40 hours/15 hours at night). At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class videos at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $439 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons, and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $269 payable to Community Education upon registration and $170 (two payments of $85 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons.

Go on an epic adventure for all ages and experience levels. D&D is a timeless role-playing game that helps kids develop math skills, storytelling, and collaboration skills. Work in small groups of 4-7 students to complete this one-shot campaign! Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computers: Zoom link will be sent before class Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard

ECFE 2.0 If you are a veteran ECFE parent, this class may be for you! Discussions are centered on information that goes beyond the traditional. This is a separating class. LRW708-4; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and try something new? This easygoing class is perfect for couples who want to enjoy dancing together —whether it’s for an upcoming event or simply for a unique date night. You’ll learn simple patterns and turns based on classic ballroom moves, all set to your favorite music—from old-school tunes to today’s top hits. No pressure, no stress—just a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone can have a great time. Think you have two left feet? You’re in the right place! This class is beginner-friendly and designed to make dancing fun and easy for everyone. Couples stay partnered. Wear something comfortable and come ready for a fun night out with your special person! For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com

Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and try something new? This easygoing class is perfect for couples who want to enjoy dancing together —whether it’s for an upcoming event or simply for a unique date night. You’ll learn simple patterns and turns based on classic ballroom moves, all set to your favorite music—from old-school tunes to today’s top hits. No pressure, no stress—just a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone can have a great time. Think you have two left feet? You’re in the right place! This class is beginner-friendly and designed to make dancing fun and easy for everyone. Couples stay partnered. Wear something comfortable and come ready for a fun night out with your special person! For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com

Come and learn about the latest findings on proper nutrition and it’s relationship to great health. New understandings of the type and quantity of fats, proteins and carbohydrates most healthy to eat are presented based on current research. Vitamins and other nutrients are also discussed. Finally, you will be given an easy-to-understand program that you can implement immediately that will begin to improve the impact diet has on your health.

Are you a parent or grandparent of younger kids with a desire to help set aside money for education? 529 Tax Advantage Plans are designed to help. Learn how college savings plans may impact federal financial aid and how to understand realistic expectations for your federal financial aid eligibility.

In this session, your child will build six motorized engineering models using patented kits, including Stand Mixer, Laundry Machine, Drill Machine and also learning about gravity, renewable energy, and mechanical transmissions. e2 Young Engineers, an internationally acclaimed program endorsed by Harvard and Carnegie Mellon, offers a hands-on, problem-based STEAM curriculum across 50+ countries.

Learn basic robotics skills such as; programming, construction, testing, and design while you create robots that solve specific challenge problems generated during the program. You will be using scratch coding and Lego Spike Prime as your tools while problem solving with robotics. A great supplement to your elementary Robotics Team if you have one!

Challenge your creativity by designing 3D objects using Computer Aided Design software and then printing your design prototypes. Learn about measurement, units, & scale while creating your prototyped designs. Attempt to recreate small, functional, full scale, real life objects in addition to your own designs. We will be using 3D printers and CAD software.

1, 2, 3, 4...stack more and more and more and more of your favorite ice cream flavors on top of a delicious sugar cone. Easy to follow, step-by-step, scoop by scoop acrylic painting techniques. A smock is recommended.

Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning. A trained professional will check: Vision and hearing Height and weight Immunizations Large and small muscles Thinking, language and communication skills Social and emotional development (via parent-completed questionnaire) You will also be able to talk about the screening results with a professional and discuss any concerns you may have. Screening between the ages of 3 and 4 provides the best opportunity for any health or developmental concerns to be found early. When screening results indicate to families and screeners that they need to take a closer look at a child’s development, the child may be referred for a health assessment, early childhood mental health assessment or an educational evaluation. Screening does not diagnose. Early Childhood Screening is a free program in Minnesota that checks how a child is developing and growing. Screening supports children as successful learners and promotes positive developmental outcomes. Screening may also lead to referrals for early learning opportunities. Where is screening held? Early Childhood Screening Office, District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 What if my child has already been screened? If your child has been screened in another district, please send the screening summary to our office: screening@sowashco.org, Fax: 651-425-2720 For additional information or assistance with scheduling an appointment, call our Early Learning office at 651-425-7160 or 651-425-7181. If you need an interpreter, please call us at: 651-425-7160 or 651-425-7181 Español: Si usted no entiende la información, por favor llámenos al (651) 425-7209 Hmoob: Yog koj tsis totaub qhov tsab ntawv, thov hu rau vim muaj yam tseem ceem. Ua koj tsaug. 651-425-7160 Ti?ng Vi?t: N?u b?n không hi?u các thông tin, xin vui lòng g?i cho chúng tôi 651-425-7160 Soomaaliga: Haddii aad u baahan tahay turjumaan, fadlan wac 651-425-7160 Written notice: Eye exam and declining questions "Early childhood developmental screening helps a school district identify children who may benefit from district and community resources available to help in their development. Early childhood developmental screening includes a vision screening that helps detect potential eye problems but is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam." "The parent or guardian may decline to answer questions or provide information about family circumstances that might affect development and identification of risk factors that may influence learning." "Declining to answer questions or provide information does not prevent the child from being enrolled in kindergarten or first grade if all other screening components are met."

{YEL!} Fencing - Winter New and returning students invited! Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. Sign up today! For more information visit YELKids.com. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/f...

{YEL!} Fencing - Winter New and returning students invited! Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. Sign up today! For more information visit YELKids.com. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/f...

{YEL!} Fencing - Winter New and returning students invited! Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. Sign up today! For more information visit YELKids.com. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/f...

{YEL!} Fencing - Winter New and returning students invited! Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. Sign up today! For more information visit YELKids.com. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/f...