ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Do you love sports or are you interested in learning the skills and strategies of team sports? This fast-paced after school class will include daily cardiovascular activities as well as learning about health and wellness. Sports may include but are not limited to: basketball, soccer, floor hockey and more! Come get active, learn team skills, and have lots of fun after school! 

Madagascar Jr. is the new musical that makes you wanna move it, move it. With the memorable characters of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo, and of course, those uproariously plotting penguins, not content to live in blissful captivity, Marty makes his escape to explore the world. The animal kingdom embarks on an unforgettable voyage we won’t soon forget. Madagascar Jr. is a GREAT SHOW for you if you enjoy singing, dancing, and creating different characters. It’s also a great opportunity for anyone who wants to work together to make something special. Auditions will be held on the first two days of rehearsals (April 2 & 4). Everyone gets a part, space is limited to 55 students. There will be 1-2 school performances for staff and students as well as 2 free performances for friends and family. Performances will be held on Thurs, May 23 at 7 pm and Friday, May 24 at 7 pm at Maple Grove Middle School.

Develop new study skills to advance your academic progress.  Increase your productivity while optimizing your time management skills.  Learn a new way to look at things during the important middle school years as you think about heading into high school.  Developing skills early on can give you a significant advantage. This 4-hour seminar will give you new insight into a variety of topics including:The Psychology Behind Studying - Understand how the brain works as you learn. You'll take a test to help you understand your optimal way to learn so you can use the methods that best apply to you.Goals - You'll go through short-term and long-term goals to highlight why putting in extra effort will pay off in the long run.Note Taking - Learn a variety of methods, how to properly take notes, and how to properly condense notes into a study sheet that will prepare you for midterms and finals.Studying - Understand the work-intensity principal of studying.  Discover the benefits of setting a productive environment to retain information in the most optimal way. Combined with note taking, learning these study strategies can drastically improve students' recall from classes throughout the year and better prepare you to take tests.Memorization - Learn to memorize important facts and do activities to practice your skills.Reading Speed - Uncover techniques that will improve your reading speed and comprehension.Essay Writing - Understand the process of how to put together a paper.  Learn ways to handle research papers and small class assignments as well as developing a good outline and foundation.Scheduling - Time management is essential to keep you on task for their daily, weekly, and monthly activities.  Learn how to schedule your activities, homework, studying, and free time.