Community Education
Upcoming Community Events
Now: Fall 2024 Online Registration and Catalog Available
September 19: 4:30-7 PM MAEF Zephyr Get Together at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
September 20: 5-7:30 pm Food Truck Friday at the District Education Center, Mahtomedi District Education Center
September 22: Wildwood Artist Series presents Shaun Johnson + The BigBand Experience
October 4: Mahtomedi Homecoming Parade 4:30 pm
October 24: Comedy Sports Improv Showstoppers 7-8:45 pm at CFAC
October 28: MahtoREADi 2024 Learn more and register now for this popular annual community event.
Course Registration
Course Registration is always available at https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
The Fall 2024 Catalog and registration is open and print catalogs will be arriving at homes soon.
SHARE
We are hiring an administrative assistant and looking for MAC employees. Click here to learn more and apply.
Community Education News
Preschool Teachers LETRS Training
Teachers in the Mahtomedi Community Education Mahtomedi Area Preschool program recently attended Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional development training. Teachers will use this professional development to enhance their understanding of how a brain learns to read and the instructional practices that support all children to become proficient readers. Learn more about LETRS in the Globe Newsletter on page 10.
Food Truck Fridays Return!
One of our community's favorite events returns this fall! Join us on Friday, September 20 from 5-7:30 pm for Food Truck Friday at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. Bring a chair or blanket!
✅ Live Music from Run Lucy Run (5:15-7:15 pm)
✅ Yard Games and Outdoor Activities
✅ Food Trucks: Sandy's Grill, Chowe Empanadas, and Floyd's Donuts & Shaved Ice
You Shared and We Listened!
Last year, Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS) families shared on the annual family survey that they would like more information about our activities and reminders about upcoming registration. We listened and are now sharing a quarterly email and text with MMS families to help them stay on top of upcoming deadlines and offerings. Read the latest MMS Activities Newsletter here.
We do have a few spots left in MMS Cross Country and Eighth-Grade Girls Volleyball. Register ASAP to secure these spots!
Our MMS Showstoppers Club is hosting a special Comedy Sports iprov event on October 24. The event is open to all ages; click here to register.
Fall Catalog
Watch your mailboxes for the print Fall 2024 catalog! The print catalogs will be arriving soon and are filled with opportunities for learners of all ages. Class descriptions and registration are always available at https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/
Don't miss these classes and events starting soon!
⭐️Messy Clay Fun after school at Wildwood and OHA
⭐️ Chess Club before school at Wildwood and OHA
⭐️Parent's Guide to TikTok Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom
⭐️Robotics Lego League Team (Grades 4-8) Thursday evenings, 6-8PM at the District Education Center
Join Our Team at Community Education
All open positions for Community Education are available on the district's open positions website, available here.
Administrative Assistant: The Community Education Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in the support of the daily operations of the Community Education Department and district front office, and ensures the smooth functioning of administrative processes at the district level. The position supports the Director in a variety of administrative tasks to ensure both staff and community members have the resources and support needed. Click here to learn more and apply.
Mahtomedi Adventure Club (MAC): We are looking for MAC employees from 7:30-9 am. MAC serves students in Kindergarten to grade 5 during the school year. We are hiring positions at Wildwood and O.H. Anderson Elementary School. Aides (HS students): $15.00/hour, Assistants: $16.50/hour, and Associates: $18.00/hour. Click here to learn more and apply.
Cross Country Student Helper/Manager: We Are Hiring! Join the Mahtomedi Middle School Cross Country Team as a Helper/Manager! This role is a great fit for a Mahtomedi High School Student who can help and manage the Middle School Cross Country team Monday-Thursdays from 2:50-4:00 p.m. after school. Email stephanie.groff@isd832.net for more information and to apply for the role.
Around Community Education
Teamwork and STEM Concepts in Our Battle Drones Camp
Check out what students in our Battle Drones STEM Camp were up to recently! This three-day camp featured an engineering design challenge along with learning to skillfully fly a drone. The camp culminated in a fun day of testing and flying their drones.
If your child in Grades 4-8 loves robotics and Legos, check out our Robotics Lego League this fall. The Program runs from September through December.
Lil Ninjas Getting Littles Moving
See What Kids are Up to in Our “Lil Ninjas” Class in this fun video! “Lil Ninjas” is a class designed to help children ages 2-5 gain strength and power through fun activities and exercises. Students practice balancing, hanging, jumping, and rolling with coach Dustin Schulte.
Ready to get your early childhood-aged child moving this fall? Check out our amazing athletes program for children ages 4-6.
Adult Day Trip: Cranberry Tour
Our Adult Day Trips are great opportunities to get out and explore without the stress of planning on your own.
On October 9, we are going on a Cranberry Tour! Join us for a journey to Warrens, Wisconsin, where you’ll indulge in a delightful lunch at Discovery Cranberries & Cranberry Country Cafe. Then, dive into the rich history of cranberry cultivation with a guided tour of the Discover Cranberries museum. Afterward, we’ll visit Wetherby Cranberry Marsh for the Berry Best Tour, where you can purchase fresh cranberries at the packing facility. Our day concludes with a stop at Menomonie Creamery for cheese and snacks (on your own). Click here to get registered!
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