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  • Child and Babysitting Safety

    The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute (approved by the American Pediatrics Association) gives everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. You 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. You will receive a certification card and a downloadable handbook. Bring a nut-free snack and beverage to class.
  • Individual Guitar Lessons: Summer - Fridays

    Summer guitar lessons will be offered in-person at Elm Creek Elementary. If you want to learn how to play the guitar or continue learning, sign up for guitar lessons this summer with Brandon Wells who has over thirty years of experience playing guitar and bass. He teaches all styles of music - rock, classical, jazz, metal, blues, country, folk, praise and worship, and pop as well as just a basic approach that is applicable for any style of music. Music theory, note reading, music interpretation, composition, music appreciation and music therapy are all a part of his teaching program, which gives his students the tools they need to play guitar, learn the music they love and express their creativity. He has been teaching private lessons since 1997, he taught at Champlin School of Music from 1999-2001, Schmitt Music since 2001 and Pitchfever Music Academy. Bring your own guitar to lessons each week.
  • Individual Guitar Lessons: Summer - Mondays

    Summer guitar lessons will be offered in-person at Elm Creek Elementary. If you want to learn how to play the guitar or continue learning, sign up for guitar lessons this summer with Brandon Wells who has over thirty years of experience playing guitar and bass. He teaches all styles of music - rock, classical, jazz, metal, blues, country, folk, praise and worship, and pop as well as just a basic approach that is applicable for any style of music. Music theory, note reading, music interpretation, composition, music appreciation and music therapy are all a part of his teaching program, which gives his students the tools they need to play guitar, learn the music they love and express their creativity. He has been teaching private lessons since 1997, he taught at Champlin School of Music from 1999-2001, Schmitt Music since 2001 and Pitchfever Music Academy. Bring your own guitar to lessons each week.
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    Online: Teen Driver's Education

    This is an ONLINE INSTRUCTION class and will be held via Zoom. Your class link, meeting information and materials will be emailed to you. Please make sure you AND your student's email are on file. District 279 does not support the Zoom Application so you will need to use another device for Driver's Education such as a phone, iPad or a laptop. Safeway Driving School was selected by Osseo Area Schools and the Community Engagement department to provide teen driver's education. Safeway is the largest driving school in MN, instructing over 9,000 teens this year alone. It has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and is a BBB Accredited Business. Safeway has 80 experienced instructors background checked by the MN Dept. of Public Safety. When creating your account online, please follow the steps below: 1. Enter in your information and submit. 2. Click the family tab and choose to add a relationship. 3. Click child in the drop down menu (as how they are related to you). 4. Add your child's information (as much information as possible so we can support their experience). 5. Search for your Safeway course and register. 6. You can call, stop by the office or go online to register. If you have questions, call Community Education at 763-391-7242. Classroom training can be taken by students who are 14-1/2 years or older and consists of 10 three-hour lessons. Each lesson is independent and can be taken in any order. If a lesson is missed, the student can sign up for make-up lesson on their Safeway account at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. If you miss a lesson, you need to make up the exact lesson you miss. Lesson calendars are all available on Safeway's website at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Behind-the-wheel training consists of 3 two-hour private lessons that can be scheduled online or by calling Safeway at 651-351-9150. Pick-up and drop-off is at home, school or work. Training is done in a white late-model car with Safeway's "Student Driver" graphics. You may either pay the full $425 upfront or you can pay $275 at registration with $75 due at your 1st behind-the-wheel and $75 at the 2nd behind-the-wheel. Program includes classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons and all class materials. Classroom instruction is 30 hours and behind-the-wheel training is 6 hours. If your child is more than 5 minutes late to class they will not be allowed to participate in that day's lesson. This is a MN State standard that Safeway follows closely and can be found under the frequently asked questions on their website.
  • Lee Casalena (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Online: Teen Driver's Education

    This is an ONLINE INSTRUCTION class and will be held via Zoom. Your class link, meeting information and materials will be emailed to you. Please make sure you AND your student's email are on file. District 279 does not support the Zoom Application so you will need to use another device for Driver's Education such as a phone, iPad or a laptop. Safeway Driving School was selected by Osseo Area Schools and the Community Engagement department to provide teen driver's education. Safeway is the largest driving school in MN, instructing over 9,000 teens this year alone. It has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and is a BBB Accredited Business. Safeway has 90 experienced instructors background checked by the MN Dept. of Public Safety. When creating your account online, please follow the steps below: 1. Enter in your information and submit. 2. Click the family tab and choose to add a relationship. 3. Click child in the drop down menu (as how they are related to you). 4. Add your child's information (as much information as possible so we can support their experience). 5. Search for your Safeway course and register. 6. You can call, stop by the office or go online to register. If you have questions, call Community Education at 763-391-7242. Classroom training can be taken by students who are 14-1/2 years or older and consists of 10 three-hour lessons. Each lesson is independent and can be taken in any order. If a lesson is missed, the student can sign up for make-up lesson on their Safeway account at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. If you miss a lesson, you need to make up the exact lesson you miss. Lesson calendars are all available on Safeway's website at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Behind-the-wheel training consists of 3 two-hour private lessons that can be scheduled online or by calling Safeway at 651-351-9150. Pick-up and drop-off is at home, school or work. Training is done in a white late-model car with Safeway's "Student Driver" graphics. You may either pay the full $425 upfront or you can pay $275 at registration with $75 due at your 1st behind-the-wheel and $75 at the 2nd behind-the-wheel. Program includes classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons and all class materials and they will need to be picked up PRIOR to class at the Educational Service Center (11200 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove 55369) or your student's 279 high school main office. Classroom instruction is 30 hours and behind-the-wheel training is 6 hours. If your child is more than 5 minutes late to login, they will not be allowed to participate in that day's lesson. This is a MN State standard that Safeway follows closely and can be found under the frequently asked questions on their website.
  • Summer 2024 Middle School Musical: Finding Nemo Kids

    Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Finding Nemo Kids is a great show for students who enjoy singing, dancing, and creating different characters. It's also a great opportunity for any student who wants to work together to make something special! All students receive a part in the musical. Space is limited to 50 students - all students must be pre-registered before the first rehearsal. The BEAT (Bunce Educational Adventure Theater) will provide trained theater staff who will lead middle school students through a musical theater experience that will promote problem solving skills, working cooperatively, leadership and self-confidence. From beginners to experienced – learning never stops! Auditions for lead characters will be held on the first day. Costumes are provided, students need to provide base layer. bunceperformingarts.com Tech Rehearsal - Thursday, July 11; 1-4:15 pm. Performance - Friday, July 12 at 7:00 pm & Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 pm at Osseo Senior High School.
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    Teen Driver's Education

    Safeway Driving School was selected by Osseo Area Schools and the Community Engagement department to provide teen driver's education. Safeway is the largest driving school in MN, instructing over 9,000 teens this year alone. It has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and is a BBB Accredited Business. Safeway has 80 experienced instructors background checked by the MN Dept. of Public Safety. When creating your account online, please follow the steps below: 1. Enter in your information and submit. 2. Click the family tab and choose to add a relationship. 3. Click child in the drop down menu (as how they are related to you). 4. Add your child's information (as much information as possible so we can support their experience). 5. Search for your Safeway course and register. 6. You can call, stop by the office or go online to register. If you have questions, call Community Education at 763-391-7242. Classroom training can be taken by students who are 14-1/2 years or older and consists of 10 three-hour lessons. Each lesson is independent and can be taken in any order. If a lesson is missed, the student can sign up for make-up lesson on their Safeway account at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. If you miss a lesson, you need to make up the exact lesson you miss. Lesson calendars are all available on Safeway's website at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Behind-the-wheel training consists of 3 two-hour private lessons that can be scheduled online or by calling Safeway at 651-351-9150. Pick-up and drop-off is at home, school or work. Training is done in a white late-model car with Safeway's "Student Driver" graphics. You may either pay the full $425 upfront or you can pay $275 at registration with $75 due at your 1st behind-the-wheel and $75 at the 2nd behind-the-wheel. Program includes classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons and all class materials. Classroom instruction is 30 hours and behind-the-wheel training is 6 hours. If your child is more than 5 minutes late to class they will not be allowed to participate in that day's lesson. This is a MN State standard that Safeway follows closely and can be found under the frequently asked questions on their website.
  • [Live Virtual} Spanish Summer Camp: ¡Vamos a Imaginar! “Let’s Imagine!”

    In this thrilling LIVE virtual summer camp, you will use your imagination and learn Spanish vocabulary related to your favorite themes - superheroes, princesses, magic, dinosaurs, mermaids, unicorns, and more! Basic conversation and Spanish vocabulary such as colors and counting will be incorporated. Camp will include interactive activities learning Spanish vocabulary and practical conversation elements. Any level of Spanish welcome. Zoom link emailed to participants 24-48 hours before first class.