Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

To help prepare for ACT testing, 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!

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.

Join us in decorating a yummy Christmas tree cone! Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Destination Imagination is a fun, creative problem solving competition for students. Their goal is to encourage and motivate students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Students work as part of a team, to solve a problem of their choice. Problems include those requiring STEM, improvisation and visual arts. Students register individually but please put a team together before you register. Teams consist up to 7 students and each team needs a parent as a Team Manager. The Regional competition event is Spring 2020 in Moorhead. The kick off informational meeting will take place October 24 and you do not need to pay the registration fee to attend. On November 7, there will be a registration meeting to finalize teams, complete paperwork and pay the registration fee. From there, Team Managers decide when the teams meet. To learn more and experience some instant creative problem solving visit www.mndi.org and idodi.org. Registration fee includes: Team registration fee, Regional Competition fee and Affiliate Competition fee (if team qualifies).

Do you think Indiana Jones has a cool job? Do you know the difference between Archaeology and Paleontology? Come in for an adventure at the Runestone Museum where you will learn and practice basic excavation and observation skills—crucial first steps for every adventurer! Class will be outside, dress accordingly.

Do you love to burn off energy at the end of the school day? After school flag football at Voyager is here! Students will learn the value of working as a team, social skills and good sportsmanship. Students from all area elementary schools are invited to enroll! Please bring a water bottle and have your ride available by 3:30 PM. Click on the price drop down to get your Compass Student Discount rate, if applicable.

Attention all 4th & 5th grade, boys and girls! Learn hockey skills by playing floor hockey games and have fun! Experienced coach, Jake Munsch, will be leading the program. Please bring a snack, water bottle and have a ride available by 3:30 PM. Click on the price drop down to get your Compass Student Discount rate, if applicable.

This class is designed to teach boys and girls about the basics of lacrosse including catching, throwing, cradling, ground balls and shooting. If you have your own lacrosse stick, bring it with you!

Strap on your helmet and gear up for a kids intro to mountain biking! The course will start with bike safety basics and progress to mountain bike fundamentals, with an emphasis on fun. Bike handling, braking, shifting, and cornering are among the skills that will be taught, with the goal of keeping everyone moving for the entire class. Yes, there will be games! Your child will need mountain bike-style bike, bike helmet, and water bottle. We will have some mountain bikes available to use. 

Join the fun and get an introduction to the sport of wrestling! This class is designed for kids to learn about the rules, scoring, match sequence, basic techniques and sportsmanship involved in wrestling. Give wrestling a try before the season is in full swing! Please bring a snack and water bottle. Alexandria Wrestling Booster Club is sponsoring this class.

Join the fun and get an introduction to the sport of wrestling! This class is designed for kids to learn about the rules, scoring, match sequence, basic techniques and sportsmanship involved in wrestling. Give wrestling a try before the season is in full swing! Please bring a snack and water bottle. Alexandria Wrestling Booster Club is sponsoring this class.

Join the fun and get an introduction to the sport of wrestling! This class is designed for kids to learn about the rules, scoring, match sequence, basic techniques and sportsmanship involved in wrestling. Give wrestling a try before the season is in full swing! Please bring a snack and water bottle. Alexandria Wrestling Booster Club is sponsoring this class.

Dream catchers are one of the most fascinating legends of Native Americans. The traditional dream catcher was intended to protect the sleeping individual from negative dreams, while letting positive dreams flow through. Using a kit from a Native owned company, learn to make your own dream catcher and take it home. Open to all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration fee is for making the dream catcher, no fee if just accompanying child.

Assemble and decorate your very own wooden dagger and learn fun historical details about them!

Locate and learn about the constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and some of their great stories behind them. We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at Mars as well as the moon, Jupiter, Saturn and other great celestial treasures. They’ll also be a great video telescope for views of extra distant celestial targets.  I’ll also be bringing a great video telescope for vies of extra distant celestial targets. You’ll also received a free package of star maps, constellation charts, and other great information including stargazing apps, websites, and purchasing a telescope. Students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. When you get inside the park and come to a 'T', take a right and the event will be at the end of that road. You can pay per person or families of 3 or more get a discounted rate, click on rate box.Bio: Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 45 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the books; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” and “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Both books will be available for purchase at a discount. Super cool glow in the dark star shirts will also be available for purchase. Even if it’s the cloudy you’ll learn a lot, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future Minnesota Starwatch Class