Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Come and join a fun class to play the fun card game 500. This class is for anyone who plays and enjoys the game, or maybe hasn’t played the game in many years. The basic rules and steps will be taught so a great session for rookies who want to learn or anyone who needs a refresher. You will also learn how to play the 2-person and 3-person version of 500.

Alexandria Area High School ACT testing is on April 2. To help prepare, we are offering this intensive test preparation workshop coaches high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to do their best on the ACT. In the five-hour ZAPS seminar, students will learn strategies for using partial knowledge to eliminate wrong choices, gain tips for improving in all four sub-tests: English, Math, Reading, Science; understand the most strategic ways to use limited testing time, take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience, reduce their test anxiety and gain confidence. Students receive a comprehensive study guide and 24 practice test workouts with detailed answer explanations. Students will also get suggestions for individualized study in the days leading up to the test. The vast majority of students who take this class say that they believe it helped them improve their test score!

Come learn and experience snowshoeing! Instructors Mrs. Wevley and Ms. Meads will take the students on an after school snowshoeing adventure at Carlos State Park. Students will meet in the gym and load onto the bus by 2:30 pm. Bring a snack and water bottle. Please have a ride ready for your student to be picked up at Carlos State Park by 4:30 pm.

Come learn and experience snowshoeing! Instructors Ms. Furth and Ms. Biehl will take the students on an after school snowshoeing adventure at Carlos State Park. Students will meet in the gym and then go out to the parking lot to load onto the bus by 2:30 pm. Bring a snack and water bottle. Please have a ride ready for your student to be picked up at Carlos State Park by 4:30 pm.

Don't write in that book! Don't tear the pages! Don't turn down the corner! Have you ever heard a teacher or librarian say those things? Well, in this class we are throwing all that out the window and “breaking the rules”. We are turning books into art. Who’s in? In this three session workshop we will alter used hard-backed books and re-purpose them into wonderful works of art. Your book and its pages will be your canvas as you draw, paint, rip, fold, stamp, and more. If you like any type of art - collage, scrapbooking, stamping, or mixed media - then you will love making an altered book. Registration includes supplies; the participant at later workshop sessions might want to bring additional materials to personalize their book pages such as photographs, stamps, papers, etc.

Life is why! Wish you knew how to use CPR and AED's to save lives, or want to know what to do if someone you love is choking? If you don't need a course completion card, this is the class for you. Cost includes a Family and Friends student manual.

Do you wish you knew how to use CPR and AED’s to save lives, or do you want to know what to do if someone you love is choking? Are you Looking for the basics in first aid. This class is geared toward helping adults with disabilities build these basic skills. Cost includes a Family and Friends student manual. Class size is limited, register early!

Need to learn how to provide first aid, CPR, or use an AED to help save a life for your job or volunteer activity? Do you need a certification card? Heartsaver is the course for you. Cost includes the AHA Heartsaver student manual and course completion card. Class size limited, register early!

Learn how to assemble a durable and attractive rug using recycled blue jeans and an old twin sheet. No need to buy any special materials - you will need approximately 5 pairs of jeans and a contrast fabric, like a sheet. Supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Explore the stages of bread making, creative intermixing of recipes, and guidelines for converting standard recipes into no-knead refrgerated recipes! We will start with some basic recipes, introduce the levain method for sourdough, and bake many variations of breads from a refrigerated or frozen dough that is prepared in advance of baking! This course requires the ability to stand for periods of time. 

Have fun learning this basic dance step of the big band era. The popular East Coast swing dance is adaptable to 50's, country and popular music. This class is for adult beginners.

Have you been in or near an emergency situation where someone was hurt? Imagine being able to help out in a situation where first aid is needed. Children can make a difference in an emergency situation. It is important to let them know basic first aid steps in different situations. Topics include: recognizing an emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people, basic gun and fire safety.

Prerequisite: Beginner's Watercolor I. This class is for advanced beginner watercolor artists who want to start working on their own subject matter using photographic reference materials. You'll learn compositional design and develop a point of view for each piece. You will practice simplifying visual elements and value planning to help achieve your vision. Students will receive individual coaching and work at their own pace while applying their core watercolor skills to new works. Students will provide their own supplies for this class.

Learn about needles, yarns, casting on/off and basic stitches, enough to do a simple scarf.  A supply list will be sent with registration confirmation.

In this study group you will learn what combination of eating and exercise works best for your weight loss. You will discover what motivates you and keeps you fired up to get results that you desserve. Private weigh in, body measurements, body fat analysis and optional pictures the first and last week of class. Losing weight can be easy, fun, healthy and easy-to-follow. This class will include an easy to follow menu plan & grocery list, recipe samples and recipe exchange. If available, please bring a smartphone or laptop to every meeting. Class size will be limited to 20 people.

In this study group you will learn what combination of eating and exercise works best for your weight loss. You will discover what motivates you and keeps you fired up to get results that you desserve. Private weigh in, body measurements, body fat analysis and optional pictures the first and last week of class. Losing weight can be easy, fun, healthy and easy-to-follow. This class will include an easy-to-follow menu plan & grocery list, recipe samples and recipe exchange. If available, please bring a smartphone or laptop to every meeting. Class size will be limited to 20 people.

If you love the outdoors and capturing destinations with your camera, this class is for you. Class will focus on handling your camera, light and composition. Jim Umhoefer is the author and photographer of four outdoor guidebooks on Minnesota and Wisconsin. He also does contract photography for the U.S. Forest Service, Minnesota DNR, and a variety of resorts and vacation properties. 

Learn, refine your skills and have fun learning country partner two-step with turns and Texas waltz. Learn dances that will keep you dancing all night. Instructors will try to honor any special dance step requests. 

Color and design beautiful clothing for a Scandinavian girl. Learn what traditional dresses look like and the history of traditional Scandinavian designs. Each participant goes home with a paper doll, paper accessories and paper multiple outfits.

Create your own versatile box for your unique décor. Paint it the color you want, with the wording that works for your home. You can fill with florals, jars, or whatever you want. Make it as unique as you. Choose from ‘Gather, Grateful, Blessed, Welcome, Simply Blessed, or Farm Fresh’. Instruction, stencils and all supplies will be provided by ‘The Design Station’.