Student Classes

SPRING QUARTER 2010

Before & After School Child Care – Grades K-6

M-F    ongoing   7:00-8:00 am   2:45-5:30 pm      Parkview

A collaborative between the Virginia Public Schools and Mesabi Family YMCA.  Roosevelt Elem. students are bussed over to Parkview after school.  Your child must be pre registered to attend.  Fees are to be pre-paid.

Boys’ & Girls’ Swim – Gr. 4

M/W/F  Beg. Mar.8-19    3:10-4:30 pm             Roos. Pool                       $20

Bring swimsuit, towel, goggles, and personal shower items.  Flyers will be sent home.

Boys’ Swim – Gr. 5 & 6

T/Th Beg. Mar.23            3:10-4:30 pm             Roos. Pool                       $40

Bring swim suit, towel, goggles, and personal shower items.  Flyers will be sent home.

Girls’ Swim – Gr. 5 & 6

M/W Beg. Mar.22            3:10-4:30 pm             Roos. Pool                       $40

Bring swim suit, towel, goggles, and personal shower items.  Flyers will be sent home.

Boys’ & Girls’ Golf – Gr. 5 & 6

End of April.  Instructed by the Va. High School Coaches.  Flyers will be sent home.

Boys’ Tennis – Gr 5 & 6

Flyers will be sent home.

Babysitters’ Training

M-Th, Apr. 19-22             3:10-5:00 pm             Resource Center             $40

For boys and girls who want to be responsible babysitters.  Each participant receives the Babysitters’ Handbook and other useful handouts.  Students are eligible to receive a certificate if they are age 11 or older.  Bring a snack for after school.  Class size limited to the first 12 paid participants.  Anna Amundson, Instructor.

There’s No Place Like Home

Thr., Apr. 22                     3:00-4:30 pm             Parkview                          $12

Kim’s fun after school craft class will make a family album shaped like a house.  Bring small pictures of your family and pets to put in your book.  We will also make a pair of ruby slippers out of paper and two other Wizard of Oz themed cards.

Mothers’ Day Crafts

Tue., Apr. 27                    3:00-4:30 pm             Parkview                          $10

Join Lisa for an after school snack and craft time!  Lisa’s class will be painting and decorating two gifts for mom:  A very cute flower, which is actually a picture frame, and a wooden card holder.

Think Spring Kids’ Crafts

Thr., May 6                       3:00-4:30 pm             Parkview                          $12

Kim’s class will make a special gift for mom for Mothers’ Day plus do a variety of other projects with themes of gardening, flowers, and bees.  We will make a card that looks like a watering can and decorate a container and plant seeds in it.

Fathers’ Day and Summertime Crafts

Tue., May 18                    3:00-4:30 pm             Parkview                          $10

Join Lisa for an after school snack and craft projects.  We’ll be decorating a mug for dad or grandpa and putting it in a gift box.  We will also be painting and embellishing a fun “Beach Scene” frame to hold your favorite summer photo.

YMCA–Quad Cities Comm. Ed. Teen Nights Gr. 7-12

Sat., Apr. 10 & 24           6:00–8:45 pm        YMCA                                   free

Sat., May  8 & 22

Bring all your friends to the YMCA for swimming, volleyball, basketball, and open recreation.  Free pop and pizza will be served.  For more information call Tony at 749-8020 x204.  Sponsored by the YMCA and the Quad Cities Community Ed Programs.

Open Gym Boys and Girls Basketball – Gr. 7-12

Sun., Beg. Mar. 21          5:00-9:00 pm       Roos. Gym                          Free

Supervised environment.

Open Weight Room – Gr. 7-12

M-Thr., ongoing               3:15-5:30 pm       MP Room                            Free

Supervised environment.

Early Childhood Family Education

We are now accepting pre-registration for the School Readiness classes for 2010-2011.  Children must be 4 on or before September 1, 2010.  Space is limited.  Call 742-3805 to get registration information or visit our website.

Thursday Family Nights

A fun evening of physical activity. Gym nights are free and run from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Drop in and join us!  Gym nights are held at the Parkview Learning Center and are organized for parents & their children not yet in Kindergarten.  Siblings ages 8 & younger may participate.  Gym shoes are required!

Mar. 18                 Gym Night

Mar. 25                 Dino Dig:  Science Theme Night                Free

Apr.   8                  Gym Night

Apr.  22                Gym Night

Apr. 29                 Paulucci Space Theatre Field Trip             $2/person

May   6                  Gym Night

May 17                 FRED Literacy Event, Merritt Aud.              Free

May 20                 Truck Night                                                            Free

For information, contact Robin Licari, Coordinator, at 742-3805

or e-mail rlicari@virginia.k12.mn.us

COMMUNITY EVENTS

All concerts will be held in the Goodman Auditorium

March 23                    St. Cloud Choir Concert

April 20                       Arrowhead Concert

May 4                           Gr. 9 -12 Band Concert

May 6                           Gr. 6 – 8 Band Concert

May 10                        Gr. 5-12 Orchestra Concert

May 11                        Arrowhead Concert

May 24                        Jr. High Choir Concert

May 27                        Sr. High Choir Concert

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

College for Kids

Mon.-Thurs., July 26-29

Hosted by Mesabi Range Community & Technical College, partnered with Virginia, Eveleth/Gilbert, Mt.Iron/Buhl Community Ed programs & the YMCA.  Flyers will be handed out in May.

Summer Swim Session I

Mon.-Fri., June 7-25     Flyers will be sent home in May.

Summer Swim Session II

Mon.-Fri., July 5-23      Flyers will be sent home in May.

Summer Band & Orchestra Lessons

June-July.  Flyers will be sent home in May.

Summer Basketball Camps

Flyers will be sent home in May.