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HE EAGLE T February, 2008 Northland Community Schools Remer/Longville Newsletter Also available on website: isd118.k12.mn.us Northland's Cross Country Ski Club sponsored by the 21st Century Grant Volunteer advisors, Kathleen Fischer and Colleen Belgum, teach the kids how to ski and take them to ski at groomed ski trails in our area after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other club members not pictured are: Skyler Ahlbom, Nathan Harder and Tanner Thompson. Nick Engen, Jordan Archer, Shawn Nicol, Holly Belgum, Kathleen Fischer, Colleen Belgum, Tony Hare INDEX Pg. 1 Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Pg. 4-5 Pg. 6 Pg. 7 Cross Country Ski Club Soloists Social Studies Early Childhood Elementary Reading Game On Spanish Athletic Kitchen Custodial Times a Changin Wild Rice Day Native American Dance Quiz Bowl Counseling Camp Olson Charlotte’s Web Community Education Pg. 8 Pg. 9 Back: Front: Colleen Belgum, Wayne Brown, Ryan Lucas, Nick Engen, Holly Belgum, Shawn Nicol, Kathleen Fischer Hannah Dodd, Sybil Wellington, Caitlin Engen, Mercedes Blundell Pg. 10 Pg. 11 Pg. 12-16 2 Congratulations to all Northland High School Soloists! Receiving Excellent ratings: Megan Yontz-clarinet, Zach Yontz-baritone saxophone, Jessica Parisevocal, Tori Howard-vocal. Receiving Superior ratings: Annie Naas-clarinet, Megan Manley-clarinet and vocal, Ryan Lucassaxophone, Krystal Rajdl-flute, Holly Belgum-vocal and flute, Taylor Osburnsen-vocal, Haley Richards-vocal, Haley Whitevocal, Angela Horner-vocal Holly Belgum received best of site honors and a perfect score for her flute solo. A very special thank you to our accompanists, Megan Yontz, Holly Belgum, Leah Payne and Mrs. Belgum. The MSHSL Region 8 Vocal and Instrumental Contest took place at Park Rapids High School on November 7, 2007. Front: Haley White, Megan Yontz, Megan Manley, Taylor Osburnsen, Krystal Rajdl Middle: Jessica Parise, Tori Howard Back: Leah Payne, Haley Richards, Ryan Lucas, Annie Naas , Zach Yontz, Holly Belgum, Sarah Larson, Becca Mills Concert Schedule: Other dates: February 11 March 13 May 8 February 27 Band 5-8 and 7/8 Choir/Music Classes Band/Choir 9-12 Spring Concert Band/Choir 7-12 Ensemble Contest (9-12) in Walker Opportunities in Social Studies The Social Studies department is excited about several opportunities now available to students. For the first time, MN History is being offered as an elective in the High School. This has given Northland High School students the chance to explore deeper into our state’s history and also our local community’s history. Another new offering in the department is Careers. Students are exploring their career options and are planning for the future. They have also been practicing the job application and interview process. Eventually Careers will be a requirement for all 9th graders at NHS, but we hope to still offer it to current upperclassmen as an elective. Advanced placement courses will be offered as well if there are enough students registered to warrant them. I hope to offer AP US History for the 2008-2009 school year. Students will be registering soon and may want to think of taking an AP course. Successful passage of the AP exams earn the student college credit while staying at the NHS campus. Many students in the past from our school have taken and passed exams for college credit. This has given them a good head start in their education. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who want a taste of the college experience but do not necessarily want to travel and be in college full time during their junior and senior years. —By Mr. Horn 3 Early Childhood/Family Education (ECFE) classes have been meeting during this school year on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 (dinner served at 5:30). Classes will be meeting at the Longville School on the following dates: 2/12, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6. Classes will be meeting at the Remer School on the following dates: 2/5, 2/19, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13. We welcome all early childhood families to attend our classes at any time. Please call for more information: 566-2353 x 2055. REMER LITTLE EAGLETS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM- Sarah Smart It has been a busy year in the early childhood classroom! The preschoolers have been learning the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. With each letter, we make a chart of words that begin with that letter and we also practice writing the letter. We practice writing our names every day and some of us are writing other familiar words, such as, mom. Each morning during circle time we greet our neighbors, check the weather, sing the Days of the Week song, and then we count the numbers on the calendar. During small group time, we have three different activities that involve math, science, and literacy. We have been on several fieldtrips to help us learn about things outside of school and to give us new experiences. In October, we visited Bader’s Pheasant Run. We enjoyed seeing the different types of birds they have and we even got to hold them. We also went to Rasmussen’s Crowhorn Crossing Farm. We went through the corn and hay mazes, played on the playground, and went on a hayride into the pasture to feed the cows. In November, we traveled to Bemidji and went to the Headwaters Science Center. We had a fun time with all of the different hands-on centers they provided for us. Some of the children were brave and held the big snake and cockroaches! In December, we collected canned foods and brought them to the food shelf to give to families for the holidays. We also made a special trip to the high school Home Ec room and made cookies with the high school students. This was a fun activity and we really enjoyed working with the older students! We will be planning more fieldtrips this spring. Each week we celebrate “All About Me”. A different child is chosen each week to bring in pictures of themselves and their family. The child also shares about their favorite things (color, food, pet, activity), what they want to be when they grow up, and other things that are important to them. The rest of the class is given an opportunity to ask questions. The children really enjoy sharing about themselves and their families! 4 Elementary Students Receive Balanced Reading Instruction A few years ago there was a major battle in the educational arena between those who felt reading instruction should include phonics and those who felt students learn reading through immersion of reading materials. There was research favoring both sides, depending on where you were looking. Most schools have gone “middle of the road”, believing that if we teach both the above, we would have a better chance at success. Remer and Longville Elementary have a balanced program, and tests are showing that our students are great readers. Paired reading is when students read together or listen to each other. They learn from each other, gaining from each other’s strengths. Time with “eyes on the words” is valuable, so varied reading experiences help keep interest. Students are surrounded in the elementary with reading experiences. Often a reading selection will be connected to another area of the curriculum, like science or social studies. Teachers try to help students find something in which they have a strong interest. Phonics skills are taught in grades K-2 through a program called Total Reading. Shown here is a lesson using an interactive whiteboard. The goal is to have students enjoy reading. Helping them choose books with that goal in mind is a constant consideration. 5 Literature circles help students understand what they have read. Students respond to frequent questions to trigger deeper thinking and make connections for long term memory. Students’ reading is monitored so that they are reading at the appropriate instructional level. A Star Reader Test is often taken on the computer to identify the reading level. Comprehension of the reading is assessed with a computerized test called Accelerated Reader. The test results are important information for the teacher to help guide the student’s progress. Most books in the library are labeled with reading levels, so students know what book to choose. Rich literature is available in kits that contain various reading materials based on a theme. Students explore the topic for 2-6 weeks, with many nonfiction connections to science, social studies and math. Spelling, writing, and language skills are also taught, all of them enhancing reading progress. 6 Game On Game On is an exciting new program at the high school aimed at giving students a fun, safe place to hang out after school on home game nights and also on every Wednesday. Students have a variety of activities to choose from including computer time, Play Stations with Guitar Hero, movies, homework time, board games and planning and cooking meals for the group on game nights. We have some budding chefs in our group who have made tacos, spaghetti, and chicken fajitas for our group along with great desserts each night! Students are the leaders of Game On with active roles being taken to plan not only menus but the activities offered as well. Field trips will also be offered soon for Game On participants. Game On is free for all students who register and is sponsored by the Northland Area Family Service Center, 21st Century Grant and Northland Community Schools. Registration forms may be picked up by students in the high school library. Upcoming Dates for Game On February 6,7, 8, 13, 19, 20, 25, 27 SPANISH—DECORATING FOR DAY OF THE DEAD This year we learned about Day of the Dead. The students in Spanish I decorated colorful skulls to put up in the room. Día de los Muertos is celebrated on October 31, November 1 and 2. Día de los Muertos is one of the biggest holidays of the year in Mexico. It is a family celebration that lasts for days. Outside of Mexico, however, the holiday is often misunderstood. Some people, upon seeing altars filled with skulls and burning candles, mistakenly assume that Día de los Muertos is some sort of satanic worship. Even the name of the holiday, ‘Day of the Dead’, seems to reinforce this misconception. However, Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life and the belief that death is simply a part of life. People believe that during these couple of days, the dead return to be among the living. Families gather together to remember the lives of those who have passed on. Rather than being a sad time, it is a chance to remember happy events of the past and reflect upon the lives of friends and relatives who are no longer with us. Many people construct altars in their homes. These altars can be simple or very ornate. They are generally decorated with flowers, candles and a photograph of the deceased. In addition, there may be some of the departed’s favorite foods, or in the case of children, favorite toys. 7 SHEM DAUGHERTY—Athletic Director The winter sports season is in full swing. The Lady Eagles are 9-5 at this point in the season and 4-1 in the Northern Lakes Conference. They have played some very difficult games so far this season and have a great chance to win their conference. The Men’s basketball team is 6-4 at this point with the rest of January and all of February to still play. Again this year we have has some great donations made on the behalf of our student/athletes here at Northland High School. This is the third year the 21st Century Grant is helping to pay for activities fees along with donations from the Outing Chamber of Commerce. We are very lucky to have such groups to help the young men and women continue to compete and not be burdened with activity fees. Mr. Vagle and some of the technology students have been working on streaming some of the home games via the internet. I have seen some of the games that they have done and its cool to know that in the near future we may be able to simulcast our games so family members who can not make it to the games or are out of state may see our Northland Eagle teams play. The best part of this program is the fact that we have students who are the commentators and do the play by play. With the new technology please don’t forget that the student/athletes love to see us in the crowds cheering them on. Come and show your school sprit, wear your black and gold, and cheer your hearts out for the Eagles. Sports Schedules are also posted on the school web page under sports. JUDY MURRER — Kitchen Department A friendly hello and a little message from the Food Service. First and again I would like to thank our elementary student workers in both Longville and Remer. Daily two students come to the kitchens in both schools to help the cooks service lunch and do dishes. Our student workers do an awesome job. We really enjoy having them with us. It gives us a closer contact with our customers, since these students can bring us back ideas and information from the student body. I would also like to thank the many Northland staff members who help us daily in both cafeterias. They help students with their lunch, supervise, wipe tables, clean up spills and some even offer to help in the kitchen when we are short handed. We appreciate your help! Now a message to the parents of these wonderful children. Food costs have gone up as fuel, etc. We need your help in feeding these children. Please send money regularly for your lunch accounts. Many accounts are in the red. We do not want to cut off any account, but we will be forced to do so. We cannot handle the loss. We bill out regularly. Please deposit when necessary. Thank you for your help. We welcome you to go to lunch with your children occasionally. We are the “Best Little Restaurant in 2 towns”. - Judy Murrer, Sara Edwards, Deanne Launert, Lou Ann Rice, and Lynn Wiedewitsch LYNN DEBOER — Custodial Department We have two new custodians this year, Rose Andresen and Angie Weyer . Rose has been with us since last April and Angie started October. Welcome to the custodial staff. Over the summer, we did our usual summer maintenance and cleaning. We also moved Mr. Fischer downstairs from the W.P.A. and moved Mrs. Procopio upstairs to his old room after we gave the floor a makeover. We painted the walls and put new carpet in the south rooms. In the hallway, we removed all the old lockers, repaired the walls, and had the walls painted two different grays. The old red river picture was relocated so it can be seen when you get to the top of the stairs. The stairwell was painted in the same color all the way down to the weight rooms. It really looks nice. Christmas break was really short this year but we managed to get the halls stripped and waxed, carpets washed that needed to be done, and sport and class pictures hung in the halls. The month of January hasn’t had that much snow so we haven’t been out in the Bobcat except to remove the ice that had melted. The boilers have been working pretty hard to keep up with this cold spell, but everyone has been warm. The Longville School is getting an update on the heating controls and this summer the Remer campus will get the same up grade. From all of us in the custodial department—we hope everyone is keeping warm. 8 “The times they are a-changin'” To quote the Range’s very own Bob Dylan, yes “the times they are a-changin’”. Once upon a time students would have to face a final exam armed only with their wits and their mighty number two pencils. Their opponent would be the feared exam which the instructor spent many a sleepless night pondering. Well, not anymore, at least not in some of my English classes. In three of this year’s newest elective English courses the finals are not of the pencil and paper variety, but instead using technology and more project based learning. In short story, students in small groups will take a short story they read this year and rewrite it as a drama. The drama will then be recorded by the group as an old time radio serial, much like that of the classic radio show, The Shadow. These radio serials will then be placed on the school website in the future as pod casts. In mythology, students will be taking their knowledge of myths and the gods and writing newspaper articles featuring those same gods and goddesses. The purpose of this type of exam is that it makes the students apply their knowledge of what they learned in class, instead of cramming before a test and forgetting everything they learned soon after the exam. Finally, there is philosophy. In philosophy students will take their knowledge they have gained this year and write their manifesto of life. Once again the purpose of the final is application of knowledge, not simple cramming where information is lost soon after taking an exam. These classes are also original in that they are considered hybrid classes; hybrid in the way that they are taken in a class setting, but the majority of their homework and their information is found on the internet. The class is housed in a format called MOODLE. It allows for quizzes, assignments, discussion boards, and many other features for the modern classroom. It is another way of reaching the students and bringing the information to them. Wild Rice Day We took 13 students to the Wild Rice Camp at the Itasca Community College this year. We combined two classes, Ojibwe Language and Mr. Horn’s Minnesota History. These kids got the chance to make the fire and winnowing (fanning) the rice. They also took turns on parching the rice, and had fun trying to stay out of the smoke while stirring. The students also put their feet to work trying to jig in the rice bucket. All in all they had fun. 9 NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE The Indian Education Staff would like to recognize three 6th grade Indian Education students who presented Native American Dance at the Remer Elementary Hopes & Dreams program. In November, AJ Gale presented the Grass Dance. AJ is the son of Renee Gale and Raymond Geving and resides in the Sugar Point community. AJ is also the Battle Point Brave. As Brave he is a representative of his community and must attend as many Pow-Wow’s as possible in the year. In December, Lizzie Hansen presented the Jingle Dress dance along with Cree Whitebird who presented the Fancy Shawl dance. Lizzie is the daughter of Carmen Hansen and Roger Budreau. Cree is the daughter of Dorcus Whitebird and granddaughter of Leota White. Both of the girls reside in the Boy Lake community. Both girls have been involved with dancing most of their lives. In the future we hope to see both of the girls represent their community as Princess. Thank you to the students for their wonderful performances and keep on your Hopes & Dreams!! QUIZ BOWL The Northland Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl Team competed in the 2nd Annual Anoka-Hennepin Quiz Bowl in Ramsey, MN on January 19th. This is a metro area event which includes Ojibwe and Dakota Language and also history and culture. Teams competing were represented by the following schools: Anoka-Hennepin, Elk River, American Indian Magnet, Battle Lake, Northland High School, and Zimmerman. The Northland team won every match they competed in and placed first at the Quiz Bowl. Elk River placed second and AnokaHennepin placed third. Congratulations on your win and Good Luck at the upcoming Quiz Bowl in Mahnomen on February 1. Our 3rd Annual Itasca Area Schools Quiz Bowl will be held at Itasca Community College on February 8th from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. This is a very popular event and we expect 19 teams to compete. 10 LISA BARBER-TUCCI—Counselor • College-bound seniors and parents: it’s FAFSA time! Register for your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov and then apply for your federal student aid online at www/fafsa/ed/gov as soon as you have your 2007 tax information. If you do not have access to a computer, there are a limited number of paper FAFSA forms available in the counseling office. Also, be sure to check the counseling webpage for the latest information on scholarships as well as upcoming post-secondary planning events. Go to the district webpage at www.isd118.k12.mn.us , click on “high school” then “counselor.” • Career events! Our 8th, 10th and 11th graders recently took the EXPLORE, PLAN and ASVAB tests, respectively. These tests are designed to help students match their abilities with their interests. Results presentations are scheduled for January. Coming up: Technical Career Day at Hibbing Community College in February and the annual ICC Career Fair for juniors in March. • Juniors, win a trip to Washington DC! If you and your family are Lake Country Power and/or CTC telephone customers, you are eligible to apply for an all expense paid trip to our nation’s capitol this summer. Applications are available in the counseling office. Hurry, March deadlines! FINALCIAL AID NIGHT FOR COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS Thursday, February 21st, 2008 FREE Pizza Dinner in the NHS Cafeteria at 6:00 PM Financial Aid Presentation to follow at 6:30 PM Mr. Nathan Wright from Itasca Community College will be here to present about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and answer any questions you may have about the financial aid process. The following topics will be covered: What types of federal and state aid are available? How do I complete a FAFSA? What happens after I submit my information? If you have specific questions about the FAFSA, you may want to bring your 2007 tax information (i.e., a copy of your 1040 form). It is also a good idea to apply for a PIN number ahead of time at www.pin.ed.gov. (This will speed up your financial aid process.) We would appreciate an RSVP so we can plan dinner accordingly. Please return the slip below or call/email Mrs. Tucci at 218-566-2352 ext. 2017 or Tucci@isd118.k12.mn.us . Hope to see you! Yes! I plan to attend Financial Aid Night with my senior. Parent/Guardian(s):___________________________________ Student(s):__________________________________________ 11 Camp Olson and 21st Century Again Offering Summer School Program A summer school program for 36 elementary students is once again being offered for the summer of 2008. This program is funded by the 21st Century Grant and contributions from Camp Olson. The goal is to maintain achievement levels over the summer (most students show a loss from spring to fall, with at-risk students a more significant loss). Students attend regular day camp at Camp Olson for two separate weeks during the summer. Within each day at camp, students are pulled out for ½ hour of reading and ½ hour of math instruction with licensed teachers. Camp Olson is located on Little Boy Lake just south of Longville. The day camp experience includes many activities such as swimming, sailing, horse-back riding, archery, crafts, rifle range, and nature walks. CHARLOTTE’S WEB Before the turn of the last century (or at least ten years ago) The Longville Fourth Graders and Mrs. Doro began a tradition of putting on an annual Charlotte’s Web Program for the parents. When it began it was a simple production; the students read things they had written about the book. It evolved through the years into its current form: an event that includes jokes, songs, poems, a play and refreshments. It showcases the speaking, acting, and writing talents of the Fourth Grade students in a very authentic way. It’s always been very well attended by parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends, and the Fourth Graders have appreciated the wonderful audience support through the years. So, thank you, everyone—it’s been a blast! 12 COMMUNITY EDUCAITON Winter 2008 CLASSES & ACTIVITIES Community Education Mission: Bringing community members together (local citizens, community schools, organizations, and agencies) to address education, community concerns & lifelong learning experiences for every member of the community from early childhood to the elderly. To identify and link community needs and resources to increase the quality of life in our community. HEALTH & SAFETY Bone Builders Class Remer Location Date: Meets every Monday & Thursday (except Holidays) Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM or Tuesday & Thursdays Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM Location: Bethany Lutheran Church Remer, MN Fee: NONE Wear loose fitting clothes and bring a water bottle. For more info contact Gerry Gustafson 566-3685 or Sally Pierce 566-2282 or Darlene (Pete) Ewald 566-3307 Longville Location Date: Meets every Tuesday & Friday Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Location: Salem Lutheran Church Longville, MN Fee: NONE For more info contact Tal Hess 363-2282 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Course Adult, child and infant training. AED (defibrillator). Covers new standards. Instructor: Bonnie Jepson - American Heart BLS Instructor Date: Mon & Wed, March 3, 5 Time: Monday, 6:00–10:00 pm —— Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm Location: Longville Fire Hall Fee: $30 Registration Deadline: March 3 American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course Covers four areas. Skills to recognize an emergency and give first aid. General principles, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies. Instructor: Bonnie Jepson - American Heart BLS Instructor Date: Wed & Thurs, March 5, 6 Time: Wednesday, 8:00–10:00 pm ——Thursday, 6:00-10:00 pm Location: Longville Fire Hall Fee: $25 Registration Deadline: March 3 Senior Defensive Driving – 4-Hour Refresher This National Safety Council course is for experienced drivers to refresh your driving skills, to introduce new techniques, and to fine tune your collision prevention skills. We will look at attitudes, and the way you see and respond to what’s happening o the road. You will learn to recognize situations that result in crashes, how to avoid these, and prevent road rage. You will develop safe driving habits and take control of your actions behind the wheel. Graduates are entitled to a 10% discount on their auto insurance. Co-Sponsored with Woodland Insurance Instructor: Steve Johnson – Certified Trainer Date: Tuesday, April 22 Time: 8:30 – 12:30 am Location: Salem Lutheran Church, Longville Fee: $20 Registration Deadline: April 15 13 COMPUTER SKILLS Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2003 Learn to use one of the most affordable and comprehensive desktop publishing packages available. In this hands-on class, you'll begin designing, creating, and publishing a wide variety of stunning documents that you're sure to want to use. In this course, you'll learn how Publisher's built-in layouts and templates can help you quickly complete virtually any desktop publishing project. You'll also learn about the many ways you can modify those templates in order to create impressive and truly original works of your own. You'll gain plenty of valuable ideas in designing, developing, and publishing newsletters, and brochures. Instructor: Tim Vagle - NHS District Technician Coordinator Date: Tuesday, February 26 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm Location: Northland High School-Computer Lab Fee: $35 Registration Deadline: February 19 RECREATION & EXERCISE Aerobics Video Class Get a group of your friends or family together and start moving! Donna & Mary will pop in a video for you to follow. Bring a mat, hand weights and water bottle. Date: Mondays & Thursdays Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm Contacts: Donna Dugan 566-4210 or Mary Daugherty 566-4922 Fee: NONE Yoga & Line Dancing Class Yoga - Tuesday’s Time: 10:00-11:00 am Line Dancing - Fridays Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Salem Lutheran Church Longville, MN Fee: NONE Contacts: Yoga/Pamela Edwards 363-2238 or Line Dancing/Tal Hess 363-2282 Walking For Your Health Indoors Don’t quit your daily walking routine just because the weather outside begins to be blustery in November. Why not walk the halls! Your schools are available for indoor walking at: Remer Campus Hours: 6:00 – 7:00 am Longville Campus Hours: 7:00 – 7:45 am Some evening hours available For security reasons you will need a walker’s badge. Participants MUST register with Community Education by calling 218566-2351 Ext 2020 YOUTH ACTIVITES Leech Lake Ice Fishing- 5th & 6th Graders Make this Your Ice Fishing Tradition! First 50 students (5th & 6th graders only) and their parents/guardians are invited to spend a day together on Leech Lake ice fishing. Students will be provided with jig, bait, every thing you need for a full day of fishing PLUS a Fish Fry lunch included. Bus transportation for students provided from Remer & Longville schools. Students from Federal Dam, Sugar Point, Boy River may meet us there, however, registration is still required. A number of volunteers will be available to help teach some of the many skills involved in the lifetime sport of fishing. Trip is dependent upon ice conditions and safety. Students/parents encouraged to bring: folding lawn chair, nutritious snacks, water bottles, juice, etc. (no glass containers please!), back pack (for snacks, extra clothes or fishing gear). Dress appropriately (in layers, boots hats, mitts, etc.) Parent/ guardian if you plan on attending with your child please indicate on registration form. Parent/guardian required to bring own fishing gear if fishing themselves. For questions: Call Brett Short 218-363-2020 ext 114 or 547-3610 Kathleen Wright 218-566-2351 ext 2020 Date: Saturday, March 15 Time: All Day, 9:00 – 3:00 pm Location: Federal Dam Area Bus pick up: Remer Elementary 8:15 am Longville Elementary 8:30 Bus return: Longville Elementary 3:30 pm Remer Elementary 3:45 pm Registration Deadline: Feb 28 Fee: $5/student 14 ADULT BASIC ED Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) This class is for adults who want to prepare for the GED, improve reading, writing or math skills, learn beginning computer basics, etc. New students are always welcome. Please call Kit at 566-2352, ext. 2053 for more information or to register. Instructor: Kit Arnquist Dates: Mondays through May Time: 4:00 pm on Location: Family Center in Longville Fee: NONE GENERAL INTEREST GET COMPLETELY OUT OF DEBT …INCLUDING YOUR MORTGAGEAs featured on KARE 11 TV’s “EXTRA” segment A life without debt… it can happen! Following the debt reduction and elimination plans you’ll learn in this class, you’ll pay off all your consumer debt, credit cards, car payments and other expenses in one-to-three years. Then you’ll pay off your 30-year mortgage in another three-to-four years. You can do this on your current income, with no second job or living like a hermit. You’ll learn specific, powerful and proven strategies that work. You’ll learn how to operate 100% on cash, never needing credit again. Bring a list of your debts and balances, monthly payments and interest rates (principal and interest for mortgage). During class, you’ll develop your own debt-elimination plan that can be implemented immediately. Strictly an educational workshop, no financial planning, insurance or investments will be promoted or sold. Learn more at www.averagejoemoneyshow.com. $5 materials fee payable to instructor at class. Optional textbook $47. Instructor: Bill Keenan, Financial Coach Date: Friday March 28 (10 student min to hold class) Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM Location: Common Grounds Coffee Shop of Longville (Downtown Longville, Hwy 5) Fee: $32 single / $42 couple Registration Deadline: March 20 ABOUT BILL KEENAN In 1997, Bill and his wife attended a debt elimination seminar that forever changed his views on financial success. After implementing cash flow management and debt-free strategies in his life, Bill discovered he was passionate about the subject and began teaching seminars and writing books. In 1998, this Notre Dame graduate founded Financial Health so he could reach as many people as possible with the unique message of financial opportunity and hope offered through cash flow management and debt elimination. Bill Keenan describes the adult education seminar on debt elimination he attended in 1997 as an epiphany. “Like most people, my family and I had followed the conventional wisdom of getting a good education, getting a good job and working hard. Yet we weren't able to save and invest the amount of money we needed and I couldn't figure out why. I always believed that to get ahead financially, all you needed to do was make more money. We were fortunate that our income did rise over the years, but our expenses rose as well. Regardless of income, we never had any money left over at the end of the month so we couldn't find the extra money to save and invest. When I saw the power of cash flow management and debt elimination I realized people could achieve their financial goals WITH NO INCREASE IN INCOME!” Keenan began his teaching mission because he realized that conventional financial wisdom wasn’t working for his family nor for most Americans. He has taught thousands of typical Americans how to succeed financially, regardless of income, by managing cash flow and investing in their debt. Today Bill Keenan is an accomplished professional seminar leader and author, who has conducted seminars in corporations (3M, General Mills, Honeywell, etc.), schools and churches across North America. His classes have been featured on the NBC TV station KARE 11, written about in the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper, and featured on radio stations across the state. 15 We Gotta Bingo! (Spring Day Trip) Community Ed has reserved noon matinee tickets for “We Gotta Bingo” St. Paul’s longest running dinner theatre experience. This is a hilarious comedy hit! It’s a church bingo supper being held in a German beer hall. You will become polka dancing, bingo playing parishioners at this wild, interactive hit! There is a delicious “home cooked” lasagna dinner, full bar, crazy Bingo prizes and live music! Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008 Location: The Lowry Theatre on 5th St.-St. Paul, MN Registration Deadline: April 1 Prearranging & Prefinancing Your Funeral Learn the process of prearranging and prefinancing any funeral. Learn how to make your wishes known. Details covered will be which funeral home will care for the remains, place of service, type of services available and disposition of remains. Also types of funding and Q & A. Instructor: Ken Spangler of Rowe Funeral Home Date: Tuesday, Feb 19 Times:6:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Northland High School Library, Remer Fee: NONE Registration Deadline: Feb 12 Hypnosis For Weight Loss/ Stop Smoking/ Chewing Tobacco Hypnosis is an option to consider if you are trying to lose weight or stop smoking or chewing. It is very relaxing and you are fully aware and conscious at all times. Weight Control Bring a pillow, blanket or bean bag for your comfort. Wear comfortable layered clothing to adjust to room temperature. Fee includes session, reinforcement tape, and card to attend other sessions free. Go to www.hypnosisclinic.net to access most commonly asked questions about hypnosis. Instructor: Dr. Mary Fischer Date: Tuesday, Feb 26 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Location: Northland High School- Library, Remer Fee: $47/session $89/both sessions Registration Deadline: Feb 19 FOODS Traditional Cooking- Fry Bread Come and learn how to make traditional Native American Fry Bread. Instructor: Carol Goose & Kari Fredrickson Date: Tuesday, April 1 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Northland High School- Home Ec Room, Remer Fee: NONE Registration Deadline: March 25 Cooking Safely for a Crowd Are you planning a pancake breakfast, church dinner or potluck, a food stand at a community event or are you on your church funeral lunch committee? Find out how to avoid inviting that unwanted guest—food-borne illness. It can and does like to crash food get-togethers. Believe it or not, one in four Americans will get sick from a foodrelated illness this year. Many food-borne illnesses are mild with a stomachache but they can also be fatal! Cooking and serving food for a large crowd is different from cooking for your family. If you belong to a church, area civic group, school or 4-H club and will be planning or serving food to a crowd, this workshop is for you! During this class, you will learn about storing and preparing quantity food with proper times and temperatures, keeping food safe when holding and serving, handling leftovers, cross-contamination and personal hygiene as it affects food safety.Do not take a chance -- come and learn up-to-date practical methods for preparing, serving and storing food safely for large groups. Instructor: U of MN Regional Extension Educator Date: Tuesday, April 8 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Location: Northland High School- Home Ec Room, Remer (10 minimum students to hold class 25 max) Fee: $ 20 Registration Deadline: April 1 ONLINE CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE— For More Info call Kathleen Wright at 566-2352 ext. 2020 Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Grant Writing A to Z Enjoying European Art Individual Excellence Get Funny! QuickBooks 207 for Contractors 16 SHARE YOUR SKILLS? Do you have a unique skill, hobby, or profession? Are you interested in sharing that talent by teaching a community education class? Commitment is flexible and most teachers receive an hourly rate, unless you prefer to volunteer. Please call Kathleen @ 218-566-2351 ext 2020 for more info. Northland District #118 Community Education Registration Form Name: ________________________________________Date of Birth (If under 18 years): _________________ Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Day Phone: __________________________ Evening Phone: ________________________________________ Class: ___________________________________________________ Fee Enclosed: _____________________ Class: ___________________________________________________ Fee Enclosed: _____________________ Class: ___________________________________________________ Fee Enclosed: _____________________ Fees must be paid at time of registration. SEPARATE CHECK NEEDED FOR EACH CLASS. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. Make check or money order payable to ISD #118 Community Education. PLEASE DUPLICATE THIS FORM IF REGISTERING MORE THAN ONE PERSON. Statement of Release I understand that there may be potential risk in the above named activity and I agree to release, Northland School District # 118 and its employees of all liability to accidents or injuries which a member of my family or I might incur while participating in the above activity. Print Name ____________________________ Signature _____________________________ Date ________ Mail Completed Form & Fees To: Community Ed; Northland Community Schools 316 Main Street East, Rm 200; Remer, MN 56672 GENERAL INFORMATION Class cancellations and arrival time hotline – call 363-3333 or 1-888-237-8148 Classes are filled on a first paid-first served basis. Class fees must be paid at the time of registration unless otherwise noted. We will notify you ONLY if a class is filled, canceled or changed! REGISTER EARLY: some classes have a minimum or maximum number of participants. Nonprofit Org. 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