Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

We are excited to invite you to join the MN Spelling Bee Competition! Compete against students from MN school districts including Hopkins, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Inver Grove Heights,and Eastern Carver County and more.Students, grouped in two different levels (Grades 1-4 and 5-8), will participate in a day-long competition. The written portion of the competition will be held in the morning. In the afternoon, students who advance will participate in the oral round. The competition day will culminate with award ceremony.  All contestants will receive a participation certificate/medal and the top 3 winners from each group will receive trophies.Parents are invited to watch the final round and awards ceremony. Lunch will be provided to all participants.Location: Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 MN-7, Hopkins, MNDate: December 7th, 2019Fee: $44Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMThe competition fee includes T-Shirt, Winner Trophies, Participant Medals, and Pizza Lunch.Level 1 Practice ListLevel 2 Practice List

New and returning students invited.  Each {YEL!} Chess class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Each class, students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games •Practice It!…Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. •Puzzle It!… Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. •Play It!…Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session.  Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

Participants will learn the responsibilities of being a prepared, safe, responsible and professional babysitter.  Topics include supervision, behavior guidance, proper feeding and diapering techniques, personal safety, basic first aid, medical emergencies, and fire safety.   Dolls, bottles, and diaper supplies will be provided at class for hands-on participation.  This three hour class is developed by the American Safety and Health Institute and approved by the American Pediatrics Association.  Class participants receive a manuel and certification card.  Participants should bring a peanut free snack and beverage to class.