St. Michael-Albertville Community Education

ACT or SAT? What’s Best For You?Grades 10-12A student with weaker working or verbal memory will do better on the ACT reading section because the passages are shorter. If a student has weaker spatial perception or visual memory, the SAT may be preferred because there is less geometry, trigonometry and no science section.Mindprint is an affordable evidence-based online solution that identifies each student’s learning strengths and challenges. The objective is to gain an understanding of each student's non-academic strengths and needs in areas like executive functions, memory, processing, and reasoning. The assessment will provide the student with an indication of whether the ACT or SAT test would be a better fit for them as well as improving academic performance.Additional information: -the at home online assessment takes about an hour-Cognitive assessment results provided within a weekAcademic All Star Tutoring953U2 $199

ACT or SAT? What’s Best For You?Grades 10-12A student with weaker working or verbal memory will do better on the ACT reading section because the passages are shorter. If a student has weaker spatial perception or visual memory, the SAT may be preferred because there is less geometry, trigonometry and no science section.Mindprint is an affordable evidence-based online solution that identifies each student’s learning strengths and challenges. The objective is to gain an understanding of each student's non-academic strengths and needs in areas like executive functions, memory, processing, and reasoning. The assessment will provide the student with an indication of whether the ACT or SAT test would be a better fit for them as well as improving academic performance.Additional information: -the at home online assessment takes about an hour-Cognitive assessment results provided within a weekAcademic All Star Tutoring

Attention ScreenerGrades 2-12Does your child get bored with a task before it is completed? Not listen well when spoken to? Struggling in school? How do you know if kids are simply “acting their age” or may be dealing with an underlying learning deficit?This brief online assessment provides an objective indication of the student’s attention and working memory skills, two key areas of executive functions. Results provided within days of the assessment.Academic All Star Tutoring

Babysitting 101Grades 5-8This course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, recipe and game handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit.Emergency Outfitters312U1 M-Th June 10-13 $65 9:30-11:30 am ME, Health Room312U2 M-Th July 8-11 $65 9:30-11:30 am ME, Health Room312U3 M-Th August 5-8 $65 9:30-11:30 am ME, Health Room

STMA Community Education Classroom Driver Education Summer 2019 Registration Information. Eligible students must be 15 years old or older by December 31, 2019 to register. Maximum enrollment: 30 students per class.Classes are held at the STMA High School, Room 2247 enter Door ANo one is allowed to miss the 1st day of class or the Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting, please refer to the class schedule for more information.Classroom Instructor: Kevin Schmeling FEE: $360.00 Make checks payable to STMA Community Education (the fee includes 31.5 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind the wheel training)TWO JUNE CLASSES: STMA Driver Education Classroom Schedule – Summer 2019Class #249U1: June morning Monday, June 10 10:00 am - 1:00 pmTuesday, June 11 10:00 am - 1:00 pmWednesday, June 12 10:00 am - 1:00 pmThursday, June 13 10:00 am - 1:00 pmFriday, June 14 10:00 am - 1:00 pmMonday, June 17 10:00 am - 1:00 pmTuesday, June 18 10:00 am - 1:00 pmWednesday, June 19 10:00 am - 1:00 pm*Wednesday, June 19 6:00 - 9:00 pm*Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting - Middle School West Auditorium (Address: 11343 50th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301, Enter Door A)Thursday, June 20 10:00 am - 1:00 pmFriday, June 21 10:00 am- 11:30 am (NOTE THE TIME OF THIS CLASS)Friday, June 21 1:00 - 5:00 pm Make-Up Session (only for those students who need to make up time)Class #249U2: June afternoonMonday, June 10 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmTuesday, June 11 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmWednesday, June 12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, June 13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFriday, June 14 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmMonday, June 17 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmTuesday, June 18 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmWednesday, June 19 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm*Wednesday, June 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm*Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting - Middle School West Auditorium (Address: 11343 50th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301, Enter Door A)Thursday, June 20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFriday, June 21 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (NOTE THE EARLY CLASS TIME)Friday, June 21 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Make-Up Session (only for those students who need to make up time)TWO JULY CLASSES: STMA Driver Education Classroom Schedule – Summer 2019Class #249U3: July morningMonday, July 8 10:00 am - 1:00 pmTuesday, July 9 10:00 am - 1:00 pmWednesday, July 10 10:00 am - 1:00 pmThursday, July 11 10:00 am - 1:00 pmFriday, July 12 10:00 am - 1:00 pmMonday, July 15 10:00 am - 1:00 pmTuesday, July 16 10:00 am - 1:00 pmWednesday, July 17 10:00 am - 1:00 pm*Wednesday, July 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm*Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting - Middle School West Auditorium (Address:11343 50th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301, Enter Door A)Thursday, July 18 10:00 am - 1:00 pmFriday, July 19 10:00 am - 11:30 am (NOTE THE TIME OF THIS CLASS)**Friday, July 19 1:00 - 5:00 pm Make-Up Session (only for those students who need to make up time)Class #249U4: July afternoonMonday, July 8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmTuesday, July 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmWednesday, July 10 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, July 11 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFriday, July 12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmMonday, July 15 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmTuesday, July 16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmWednesday, July 17 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm*Wednesday, July 17 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm*Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting - Middle School West Auditorium (Address:11343 50th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301, Enter Door A)Thursday, July 18 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFriday, July 19 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (NOTE THE EARLY CLASS TIME)Friday, July 19 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Make-Up Session (only for those students who need to make up time)Students must be picked up promptly at the completion of each class by Door “A” at the High School.

FIRST Tech Challenge in MN (MN FTC) is part of an international robotics program that includes more than 3000 teams globally.Teams with 2 adult mentors have of up to ten students, grades 7-12, collaborate to build and program a robot that competes on a 12’ by 12’ field. Each year the challenge is designed to challenge students to think critically and expand their knowledge of the engineering process. This theme is similar through all levels of FIRST programs.This team-based, hands-on, competitive robotics program provides challenging and exciting learning opportunities for young people. It develops teamwork and leadership skills and promotes excitement in science and technology. At this level, students are building and programming a smaller robot, of a similar version to the high school FRC team. The FTC challenge is released at the beginning of September. Teams typically meet two to three times per week and participate in qualifying events from November through January. Teams do not have a restrictive build season. Robot GameTeams design, build and program a robot to compete on a 12′ x 12′ field in an alliance format. Teams may participate in multiple competitions and an iterative design process is encouraged. Engineering NotebookTeams develop and use this tool to document their robot design iterations, programming changes, community outreach, team brainstorming sessions, and team meetings. Community OutreachTeams connect with both their local and engineering communities. Outreach occurs in many ways, such as; starting and mentoring other FIRST teams, demonstrating robotics at the local library or company, volunteering in a school, and volunteering at an official FIRST competition. There are an infinite number of other possibilities. Teams in Minnesota have the choice of participating in a League or choosing the traditional route of Qualifiers only. For the 2019 season, we will be in the Vermillion League with areas school such as Becker and Elk River. LEAGUE PLAY 3 scored meets every 2-3 weeks from October – December Meets are organized by volunteer league coordinators 8-12 teams per league Focus is on the iterative design process. League format promotes informal rapid iteration between meets, teaching students how to fail quickly and learn from mistakes. Each League Event is 3-4 hour long, on either a Friday night or Saturday. All league teams participate in 1 League Only qualifying tournament in January. This qualifying tournament is the only meet with the judges interview. The qualifying event is an all day Saturday event. Advancing team can attend the MN State Championship in February and World Championship in AprilAs of now, the plan is to meet 2-3 times a week from the end of August to mid-February. Two days during the school week, once after school and once in the evening. There will also be weekend meetings on opposite weekends of league meets for 3-4 hours each. Students are required to be at all events. Students can participate in other sports/activities as long as they can still commit to the Robotics team as well. Parent/Student Interests Meeting End July/Beg Aug Student registration closes Aug 15th Parent Meeting Week of Aug 19th First Student Meeting Week of Aug 26th School starts 9/3 The cost for this season will include purchasing a new full robotics kit for each team of 10 students, the league qualifier event registrations, and any parts and equipment needed throughout the season.Students will be required to assist in asking for donations from sponsors and fundraising for the team. Both of these are not just tasks for acquiring money, but are great communication and public speaking skills to prepare for their judges interview at the qualifying event. Right now we are only able to have 1 team of 10 students. We are in need or 2-3 adult mentors for both East and West middle schools. If you, or anyone you know would be interested in mentoring, please have them contact Amanda Schlecht MSW amandasc@stma.k12.mn.us

Math-by-MailGrades 5-9It’s Back! Keep young minds active with the locally developed Math-By-Mail curriculum. Math practice accompanied by enrichment activities for the upcoming summer months. Created by current middle school math teachers with 45+ years of combined experience! Minnesota State Standards, Math Frameworks MCA strands, and current Minnesota Benchmarks are the foundational basis for this curriculum. With creative problem solving, multiple choice, short answer and vocabulary embedded into an 8-week course of independent study, students will maintain or increase the level of their math understanding, in addition to reviewing the recommended targets suggested by grade level in the Minnesota School Academic Standards for mathematics. Each student will be given a pretest to assess the appropriate skill level necessary to strengthen their individual math needs, unlike other programs that are exclusively grade level driven. Students will receive an 8-lesson packet to complete at their own pace throughout the summer. As students finish packets, they are mailed back for feedback and then returned to the students. All packets are due back by August 10 in order to provide timely feedback before the 2019 school year begins.Math-by-Mail284U June 1-Aug 10 $89

Middle School East Book ClubDo you have a passion for reading? DO you love to discuss what you are reading with other passionate readers? Join the Middle School East Book Club today! Books will be selected based on availability and students will get to vote on their top choice. Once the majority of members have agreed on a book, book club members will read agreed upon chapters before they attend the next meeting. Hard copies of books will be made available to each student, and audio texts will be made available if possible. Mrs. Paulson will have discussion questions ready to guide the meeting; however, book club is really about fostering a love for reading through discussion. We will celebrate the end of a book with an activity focused on the book's topic or theme. Students with varying reading levels are encouraged to join! 

Summer Crochet ClubGrades 3-8Want to learn to crochet? Crochet Club is for students grades 3 – 8. Come learn how to crochet, make pom poms and felt decorations for your purse or hat! Sign up for one, two or three days (or the whole 4-day club and save!) See projects for each date below. The purse can also be a hat if desired. No experience necessary. Supplies included!ProjectsJuly 22: CowlJuly 23: Amigurumi Kitty or OwlJuly 24: Purse/Hat (just the crocheted part) July 25: Purse/Hat Décor (poms and felt flowers)Abbey Swanson, The Firefly Hook678U2 July 22 - 251:30-4 pm $29 per class$95 for all 4 classes

Tech TrekGrades 6-8Tech Trek provides students with opportunities to create and apply knowledge of STEM topics in a group setting. Students will work with Tetrix kits which integrate electrical, programming, and mechanical concepts. Enthusiastic members from high school and collegiate level robotics teams will guide students as they navigate through engineering challenges. Tech Trek builds a concrete foundation of robotics concepts, which will especially benefit those looking into joining a FIRST Tech Challenge or FIRST Robotics team.COR Robotics390U2 M-Th June 24-27 $100 1-4 pm ME, Health Room