St. Francis Area Schools

Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! Collaborate to create your own themed adventure maps. This class strongly emphasizes creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning experiences. While immersed in Minecraft's fun and creative world, students will learn about programming and game design concepts. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Things to bring to class: Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your video. Please bring lunch and a drink. Writing Utensil

This in-depth course will give you the training necessary to become a certified CPR professional. Whether you need to take a course as a workplace requirement or simply want to add the skill to your resume, this hands-on class will provide you with the skills you need to save lives. Our instructors will train you to perform child, adult and infant CPR as well as teach you how to employ the use of an AED and how to deal with obstructed airway situations. If you are or are training to become a childcare provider, teacher, church group leader, babysitter or business/industry professional, or if you’re looking to maintain your certification this training course is perfect for you.

Minecraft has been a sandbox-building game dominating the world of video gaming for the past several years. Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will take home their completed world files at the end of class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp! We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Things to bring to class: Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your video. Please bring lunch and a drink.

Survival Camp in Minecraft: Team up & Survive in our multiplayer world.Explore the unknown and join other Survival enthusiasts to overcome challenges, complete quests on our server. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Things to bring to class: Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your video. Please bring lunch and a drink.

North Metro Track League The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity to expose elementary-age students to some track and field events along with giving them the opportunity to compete against athletes from other communities. We will cover the fundamentals of Track and Field through the training and practicing of that week's meet events. St. Francis High School varsity track and field coaches and athletes will be the instructors for this program. The kids will have two days of practice and one track meet each week. Monday, June 10; 3:30 to 5:00 pm practice Tuesday, June 11; 3:30 to 5:00 pm practice Wednesday, June 12; 6:30 pm track meet (St. Francis) Monday, June 17; 3:30 to 5:00 pm practice Tuesday, June 18; 6:30 pm track meet (Princeton) Monday, June 24; 3:30 to 5:00 pm practice Tuesday, June 25; 3:30 to 5:00 pm practice Wednesday, June 26; 5:30 pm track meet (Elk River)

Learn nutrition principles as they relate to recreational athletic performance and what your nutrition and hydration needs are for various levels of physical activity. We will discuss the impact of nutrient composition for pre and post workout snacks with recipes and menu ideas provided.

Work on a stop-motion animated Pokémon-themed film. Pick your favorite characters to star in your mini-movie. The possibilities are endless! Students will build Pokémon-inspired sets and props to create an animated game and stop-motion short. Students will also participate in other Pokémon-related STEAM activities. Students should have basic reading skills. Things to bring to class: Writing utensil Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your video. Please bring lunch and a drink.

Deepening skills and adapting them for individuals who are in the later stages of dementia and less willing to participate in activities and care.

A man of many talents, Tom Strohmyer, known professionally as “Woody,” has been entertaining audiences, ages one to one hundred, since 1983 playing guitar, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, flute and singing in various bands and as a solo performer. A Lunch Bunch favorite, Woody is a one-man variety show, offering a wide assortment of music styles delivered in different ways, both instrumentally and vocally. Did we mention he is also a juggler and magician who can shoot the bull while keeping five balls aloft simultaneously? Be prepared to be entertained with this performance.

Social Security is one of the few income sources that keeps up with inflation and lasts for life. But most women fail to maximize their benefits because they don’t understand the little-known rules that can help them get more out of the system. This workshop will cover : How much Social Security you stand to receive over your lifetime How the decisions you make in your 60s can determine the amount of income you will have in your 80s How to take advantage of spousal benefits, survivor benefits , divorced-spouse benefits, and evan divorced-spouse survivor benefits How to coordinate your own retirement benefit with benefits you might receive as a spouse or divorced-spouse Why Women who are married should make the decision about their husbands should apply for Social Security Why you should consider your husband's life expectancy when deciding when to claim your own retirement benefit What to do if your husband or ex-husband dies What to do if your marital status changes How to plan for the extra-long life This workshop is for women and for men who have women in their lives (wives, sisters, mothers). It features essential information all women need to have if they are concerned about financial security in retirement. Cody Clem, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Travis Fisher, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Securities offered through Parkland Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.Fee-based investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation , a registered investment advisor. North Metro Money Management is Independent of Parkland Securities, LLC, and Sigma Planning Corporation.

In the Emergency Room you will become a student doctor as you learn about the human body and first aid through plenty of hands on activities. You will participate in mock emergency situations, create a basic first aid kit, and more when you join us in the ER.

Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules you need to know! In this class, you'll learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers and implement tips to grow your business all while staying organized without technology overwhelm.

The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they receive over their lifetime—including the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest. This workshop will cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get more out of the Social Security system. This workshop will cover: • How much Social Security you and your spouse stand to receive over your joint lifetime • Rules and guidelines for when spouses should apply for benefits • How the decisions you make in your 60s can determine the amount of income you—or your surviving spouse—will have in your 80s and 90s • How spouses with little or no prior earnings can take advantage of Social Security benefits • How a little-known rule passed in 2000 has opened the door to creative spousal strategies • The number-one most important thing all higher earning spouses should do • Two key things you need to know about Social Security survivor benefits • How remarriage affects survivor benefits from a former spouse • How to avoid mistakes at your Social Security office This workshop is primarily for married couples as it discusses Social Security benefits available to spouses. Cody Clem, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management, 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Travis Fisher, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management, 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Securities are offered through Parkland Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Fee-based investment advisory services are offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. North Metro Money Management is Independent of Parkland Securities, LLC and Sigma Planning Corporation.

No need to look beyond your own kitchen for RESTAURANT QUALITY spring rolls! Whether you are looking to host a memorable Dim Sum get-together or simply want to create something FRESH and BRIGHT to welcome in the spring, this is the class you have been looking for! Join Tess as she walks you through the process of creating two types of spring rolls bursting with a SYMPHONY of flavors bold and bright enough to wake up any and all taste buds. Choice of meat (chicken or pork) & veggies will fill the CRISPY spring rolls, and fresh veggie and precooked protein of choice will fill the FRESH spring rolls. Two types of wrappers will be used. Participants will be able to customize filling ingredients and seasonings according to their taste or dietary preferences. Join in the fun as we dive into the world of spring rolls learning the techniques to create fillings, and how to wrap, roll, and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness! Freezing and reheating tips will also be shared! Come join the FUN! Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom; free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Students are instructed in non-aggressive, self-defense techniques and safety awareness. Personal esteem, respect for others, self-discipline and physical fitness are promoted. At the conclusion of class, students will be eligible to earn a certified belt. Returning students can earn a higher rank belt. Students should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing such as sweat pants or shorts and a T-shirt. If they prefer, children have time to change after school.Uniforms are optional and can be purchased from the instructor. It is the responsibility of the parent to transport children from East Bethel Elementary School, St. Francis Elementary School, or other locations to class.