PAGE 7
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Residents of Saint Therese Senior Living Community in Brooklyn Park share stories with student volunteers .
Champlin Park Youth Service Club volunteers help document stories of older generation
It didn ’ t take long for three Champlin Park High School juniors to realize they ’ ve got a volunteer gig that keeps on giving . The girls from Champlin Park High School ’ s Youth Service Club are helping document history for a group of local senior citizens .
“ They ’ re all great ! They are
1 . Verify that your child meets the requirements for school .
• Preschool : Your child will be three or four years old by Sept . 1 .
• Kindergarten : If your child will be five years old on or before Sept . 1 .
If you haven ’ t already , complete an early childhood screening . Call 763-433-4910 .
2 . Enroll online so we can save you a seat !
• Preschool : Visit ahschools . us / preschool for enrollment details and to register to attend the preschool information night .
• Kindergarten : Visit ahschools . us / enroll .
interesting people ,” said 16-yearold Maia Ark . “ They have really cool stories .”
Once a month , Ark , Brynn Schmidt , and Emilia Nguyen meet at Saint Therese Senior Living Community in Brooklyn Park to listen to stories from several residents who are part
Champlin Park High School youth service members Emilia Nguyen , Maia Ark and Brynn Schmidt meet with residents monthly to document stories .
3 . Make a plan to attend information and welcome events . of an on-site Oxbow Lake Storyteller group . Members of the group write and share personal stories . The girls then take the handwritten notes home to type and print before adding them to a categorized collection .
“ We made a table of contents ,” said Schmidt . “ We organized them by person and then wrote all the names of the stories in order by how they are laid out in the book .”
Not only are the girls helping preserve memories from another generation , but they are also getting first-person accounts of what it was like to live in a different time . Saint Therese residents have shared stories about Pearl Harbor and JFK ’ s assassination , as well as stories about working on a farm , marriage , and family .
The girls say it ’ s a win-win for everyone . “ I think they just like having someone , our generation , hearing their stories ,” said Nguyen . n
Getting ready for school : Easy as 1-2-3 !
Families should prepare children for preschool and kindergarten now , if they are considering a start in the fall .
Once you enroll online , you will receive details via email from your child ’ s preschool or elementary school about registration and welcome events .
• Preschool : Information event March 18 from 4:30 – 6 p . m . or 6:30 – 8 p . m .
• Kindergarten : Registration events will take place March 21- April 25 . n
Kindergarteners at Crooked Lake Elementary School work in class .
Discover Community Education
Anoka-Hennepin Community Education is dedicated to lifelong learning , involving people and enriching communities . We value the opportunity to bring high-quality educational programs to our community members , and there is something for everyone !
Adult learning
No matter what your interest or skill level , Community Education offers hundreds of yearround classes for adults ages 18 and up . Classes focus on technology , money , creativity , hobbies , home improvement , health , fitness and more . Call 763-506-5766 with questions .
ahschools . us / adultlearning
Adults with disabilities
Specialized classes offer educational , recreational and social activities for adults with developmental disabilities to practice life skills and to increase independence , communication and community integration . Call 763-506-1290 with questions .
ahschools . us / projectpower
Early learners
Educational and enrichment classes are available for families with young children ages birth to kindergarten . Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) classes give children the chance to build school readiness skills while parents discuss ways to help their children become confident , independent learners . Many preschool options are also available providing early learners with a wide variety of learning experiences to prepare them for kindergarten . Call 763-506-1275 with questions .
ahschools . us / ecfe
Youth enrichment
The Community Schools program coordinates a wide variety of fun classes and activities to enhance your child ’ s academic and social experiences afterschool , in the evening , and over the summer . Opportunities for students in preschool through grade eight include arts and crafts ; science , technology , engineering and math ( STEM ) classes ; language and performing arts ; sports and recreation ; and swimming . Call 763-506-1260 with questions .
ahschools . us / communityschools
www . discovercommunityed . com
facebook . com / DiscoverCommunityEd
@ AHCommunityEd @ AHCommunityEd