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Thursday, July 21

Keep cool on a hot summer night! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a great family movie under the stars! Cool down half way to Christmas with this year’s movie, “Frozen in Time”! This movie is 45 minutes and rated G. Movie starts right after 9 p.m. and will be shown on the south side of the school by the playground. School doors will not be open. Popcorn and juice will be available for sale at $1 each. Restrooms available. If wet or raining the movie will be canceled. See page 28 for more info.

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Table of Contents

Inside this IssueTri-City United District Newsletter..........................4

Community Education

Welcome.....................................................................................15

Aquatics......................................................................................16

Youth Sports & Recreation..........................................................19

Youth Enrichment........................................................................24

Adult Classes..............................................................................29

KidZone.......................................................................................30

Community Summer Programs..................................................31

Summer Library Programs..........................................................32

Community Page........................................................................33

Registration Form.......................................................................34

Another Minnesota winter has passed and many of us are excited for the warmer months to come and the fun activies ahead. This brochure includes many exciting opportunities for youth to experience a new sport, learn new skills, make meaningful new friendships and discover new hobbies. At Tri-City United Community Education we are commiteed to our mission of bridging opportunities, experiences, and a sense of community through programs, services, sports and activities with the combined strengths of Lonsdale, Montgomery and Le Center. We’re looking forward to a fun summer that instills confidence in your child and creates wonderful memories.

Kari A. GorrCommunity Education Director

From the Director,Kari Gorr

Teri M. PreislerSuperintendent of Schools

Summer 2016Volume 2-Issue 3

Message from the Superintendent...

TCU Titan Talk

In Case You Missed Kindergarten Round-Up

If you were not able to make Kindergarten Round-Up, it’s not too late! We would love to have you stop by the TCU elementary school in your community for a tour and registration information. We ask that you register before summer so that we can ensure proper staffing, instructional materials, and an easy, smooth transition for you and your Kindergartener.

At Tri-City United, our Kindergarten programming includes engaging learning experiences through creativity, exploration, and collaboration. These experiences will build the solid foundations for your child in academics along with social and emotional skills. We take pride in creating a safe learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all our students.

For further information or to register your child please use the contact information below:

TCU Lonsdale Elementary PreK-4507.744.3900

TCU Le Center PreK-8507.357.6802

TCU Montgomery PreK-8507.364.8119

Tri-City United School District conducted our 3rd Annual

Parent/Guardian District/Building Climate Survey this past February of 2016. We appreciate the time our parents/guardians took to complete the survey and provide your honest feedback. As your Superintendent, I read every single comment on these surveys. We study the themes of those comments and collectively we set action plans to build upon the positives and address concerns. The last question asked, “What is the most effective means of providing you with information about the School District bond referendum?” By far the highest response was email with direct mailing being second, but the very close third response was our district/school newsletter.

You may wonder why this information is important. The main reason is that we take great pride and strive to communicate with our families and community members as frequently and as effectively as possible. We chose to move our district newsletter into our Community Education brochure because it goes to EVERYONE and what better way to share all of the incredible things happening at TCU. We even take this to another level by categorizing all of our newsletter

articles by each TCU Strategic Direction. Look closely at the top of each page and you’ll see Structures, Systems, & a Culture of Excellence, Improve Student Achievement, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, and Raise the Capacity for Engagement & Dialogue. These four strategic directions drive our work every single day and have been vital to meeting our mission and serving as the foundation for high levels of learning for all students in all areas.

At TCU, we don’t just say these words, we mean them, and we work to achieve this in all we do. This summer newsletter contains important information aligned with our strategic directions and the very important TCU Building Bond Referendum that will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

With highest regard,

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TCU Building Bond Referendum: United For Our Kids...United For Our Future

Structures, Systems, & a Culture of Excellence ...

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The phrase, “United They Stand” was a headline of a regional

article back at the start of Tri-City United School District. It described the core purposes for bringing our communities together to form one united district; to increase educational benefits for our students, sustain core programs, and establish financial stability. In essence we became “United For Our Kids”.

By no means was that an easy step to take, but is one that is providing increased opportunities for students in academic offerings, co-curricular activities, clubs, and core programming. These are all positives resulting in enrollment growth at a higher rate than anticipated. Space is needed for this enrollment growth as well as schools that are safe and structurally sound for the long term education of our students. In essence, this calls for us to be “United For Our Future”.

Tri-City United began a student enrollment and building capacity study in 2014 and in 2015 involved representatives from across our district. The TCU Community Task Force on Facilities was made up of 51 members who studied our school district’s needs and made a recommendation to the board that included these overarching needs:

• Increase Space Capacity for Learning

• Improved Safety and Security• Extending Facility Life Span• Long Range Plan for Future

Growth and Educational Needs

The proposed solutions to these needs will impact schools in each of our communities by either expansion or structural/safety improvements.

Increase Space Capacity for Learning Tri-City United High School Increase building capacity from 490 to 675 students by adding 9 classrooms (Oct. 1 enrollment 545):• 2 lab spaces: Science and Art • 2 flexible classrooms within Fine

Arts facility • 5 regular education classrooms

Tri-City United Lonsdale Elementary (PreK – Grade 4) Expand to a PreK through Grade 6 school • Add 7 classrooms • Provide room for our growing

Pre-School and Early Childhood education programs

• Keep TCU Lonsdale students in home community through Grade 6, thus reducing the over capacity at Tri-City United Montgomery Elementary/Middle School

Improved Safety & Security / Extending Facility Life Span Tri-City United Le Center Elementary/Middle School • Renovate main entrance and

office area to insure a secure and monitored entry for student safety

• Install a new, energy efficient air handling system to improve the learning environment and save on operating costs

• Replace the roof to assure a solid long term building structure and safe healthy environment

Tri-City United Montgomery Elementary/Middle School • Create a secured entrance for

Pre-School program • Renovate main entrance to

accommodate student support, office and health services needs

Long Range Plan for Future Growth & Educational Needs

• Build a Fine Arts facility on to Tri-City United High School to include the flexible classrooms and dressing room areas for fine arts productions and athletic events

• Renovate space at Tri-City United Montgomery Elementary/ Middle School to prepare for future enrollment growth with additional classrooms, Pre-School, and Early Childhood education programs

• Remodel Middle School space at both Tri-City United Le Center and Tri-City United Montgomery Elementary/Middle Schools to create enhanced learning experiences for all 7th and 8th grade students in our district

Several resources are available to inform our public about the May 24, 2016 bond referendum:

• Our website has up-to-date information: www.tcu2905.us

• Direct mailings• Let us know if you would like

us to talk with your group or organization. Please contact Brenda Rosier to schedule a presentation date and time: [email protected] or 507.364.8100

-Teri Preisler is Superintendent of Tri-City United School District and can be reached at [email protected] or 507.364.8100


Tri-City United Response to Student Learning

To Empower LearnersCreate OpportunitiesUnited for Success

Tri-City United is using the framework of Professional

Learning Communities (PLCs) to guide us in this mission. Throughout the 2015-16 school year, TCU has continued with staff development that is centered collaborative culture focused on high student learning for all. TCU teachers have organized into teams where they are answering the four critical questions of a PLC:

• What do we want students to learn?

• How will we know they have learned it?

• How will we respond if they are experiencing difficulty in learning it?

• How will we respond if they

already know it?As teachers navigate the PLC questions that relate to their response to student learning, a Response to Intervention (RtI) system is being developed. Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. Creating a systematic approach to providing interventions is an essential component of the PLC process. This is what guides our teachers to fulfill our TCU vision to “assure each learner meets rigorous academic standards and is prepared for the future learning and success in an ever changing society and community.”

All four of Tri-City United sites are taking strides to implement an RtI system in their school. All schools

have a foundation of Professional Learning Communities built and are now expanding the ways in which interventions are embedded daily into the school day. Research shows the RtI approach is a necessity to effectively achieve high levels of learning for all our students. Tri-City United is embracing the collaborative, data-driven culture of Professional Learning Communities with our Response to Intervention system becoming a natural by-product. We are now confident and consistent in our response to when students are experiencing difficulty in their learning and provide the necessary support to insure learning for all.

-Sarah Klitzke, Lonsdale Elementary PrincipalK-12 Curriculum Director

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4th To 5th Grade Transition At Montgomery K-8


8th To 9th Grade Transition at TCU High School

Making the transition from one grade level to the next can

always provide inherent challenges; new classmates, new teacher, new routines, a new level of academic rigor and the class work that comes with that. Now couple that with moving to a new school, in a new community, and you have our Lonsdale 4th graders, making their transition to our Montgomery K-8 building. This move into 5th grade is very much like that of our 4th grade classroom model where their classroom teacher teaches all subjects, with the possibility of one switch in a subject. In other words, it’s very similar to the experience that they had in 4th

grade and it is not a middle school model. However we do feel this dynamic still requires some care and attention.

We will once again have a “Rising” 5th Grade Orientation in Mid-May at the Montgomery K-8 Building. This event will provide an opportunity to bring together all 4th graders from both Lonsdale and Montgomery who will be moving into the 5th grade at Montgomery K-8. Students will engage one another in “ice breaker” activities, enjoy lunch, take a building tour and meet the staff and building administrators. To complete the day, all will gather in the auditorium to hear presentations

from the 5th grade teachers, the Dean of Students, the building Principal and most importantly current 5th grade students who will lead a “Q and A” presentation.

Providing this opportunity to bring our 4th graders together can help ease the “potential anxiety” and “unknown” of a new school experience and provide a critical foundation to our “Rising” 5th graders. So when September rolls around, the “unknown” and the potential “anxiety” for both students and parents will be minimized, if not ideally eliminated.

-Nate Higgins, Dean of Students Montgomery K-8

The transition from 8th grade to 9th grade can be both a difficult

and exciting adventure with many big changes taking place school wise and personally in one’s life. Heading off to high school is a once in a lifetime experience; and one that should be enjoyed by all. As we know, each young person handles transitions differently. Luckily, some events have already taken place in 2016 to aid in preparing our students to succeed in this transition.

In February, the high school counselors Ms. Emily Erwin and Mrs. Katie Shead went to the middle schools to discuss this transition, how high school works, classes, and extracurricular activities with the 8th grade students. The following week 8th grade students and their families came to the high school for Course Registration Night, where they met new teachers and signed up for the classes that they plan to take in 9th grade.

Tri-City United Food Service: What’s Cookin’

TCU will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Food and Nutrition. The host site for the summer will be the TCU Montgomery K-8 school building.

Our tentative plan is to run the program for 10 weeks over the summer months of June, July and part of August. Please watch for updates and menus on the school website at www.tcu2905.us and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tricityunited)

Amy Sauter, Taher Food Service Director, Tri-City United 2905

There are many different options and though the concept of having to pass classes to earn credit towards graduation can be a daunting change, the excitement of elective classes and the help of study halls are concepts that take the forefront. In May, the 8th grade students will come to the high school during the school day for 9th Grade Orientation. Students will hear from the counselors again as well as administrators, and they can ask questions of a panel of current high school students who will take them on a tour of the high school. Eating at the high school that day to try out the food and learn how the HS lunch system works is also a highlight.

The incoming class of 2020 is undoubtedly well prepared to make the leap into 9th grade and Tri-City United High School is excited to welcome them!

-Kaitlyn Shead, TCU Licensed School Counselor

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Improve S tudent Achievement. . .

Extended School Year (ESY)

Each year, Tri-City United High School offers a summer school program for 9th-12th grade students

who are in need of credit to stay on track for graduation. Our summer school is sponsored by the Southwest Metro Educational Cooperative, although we provide the teachers for the program. Students have the opportunity to earn one credit in either social studies, math, or English (depending on what is offered that summer), if they attend at least 60 of the 68 possible hours and complete their work at a satisfactory level. Each year we choose what subjects to offer based on the highest need of our students.

This year summer school will begin on Monday, June 13th and run through Tuesday, July 12th (no school on July 4th). It will take place Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tri-City United High School. Students and their parents/guardians will be contacted this spring if they are in need of credit recovery and are therefore encouraged to attend summer school.

All students need a total of 48 credits to graduate from Tri-City United High School. A list of requirements is available in the high school office, online, and in the TCU HS student handbook. Students must have the required 48 credits completed by graduation in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

If you or your student would like more information or have any questions about summer school, please contact school counselors Ms. Erwin (507.364.8155) or Mrs. Shead (507.364.8154) or Mr. Fitterer, HS Principal (507.364.8113). Note: Ms. Erwin and Mrs. Shead will only be in the office available for questions until June 2.

TCU High School’s Summer Credit Recovery

Extended School Year (ESY) services are designed

to support a student with a disability as documented under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to maintain the academic, social/behavioral, communication, or other skills they have learned as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

In order for a student to receive ESY services, the student must have evidenced substantial regression and recoupment issues during the previous IEP year, regression in self-sufficiency or have unique needs as determined by the team that warrants services in the summer.

The focus of the services provided to the student as part of an ESY program are not upon learning new skills or “catching up” to grade level, but rather to provide practice to maintain previously acquired or learned skills. This is different than “summer school” and is only available to students who receive special education services.

Kindergarten Here We Come!

This is a four half day class offered for all students going into Kindergarten! In this class we will be focusing on building self-help skills, language, literacy, and much more!

Getting a jumpstart into the Kindergarten experience can benefit ALL children whether they have had an early childhood experience or not.

Dates are August 8-11, 2016 at all TCU Elementary sites. See page 25 for further information.

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Improve S tudent Achievement. . .TCU Robotics Club

Minnesota Reading Corp & Math Corp Positions Available

At TCU High School, we just finished our second season of robotics club. The robotics club is

a competitive group that participates in a different challenge every year. The challenge this year was to create a robot that could shoot a styrofoam ball into a 3-foot-high hoop. Students needed to design, build, and program a robot that could accomplish this task.

This January, we participated in the Southern Minnesota regional event. We brought 4 teams: 2 freshman teams, 1 sophomore team, and 1 junior team. One of our teams got 22nd place out of 36 teams, which was good enough to make it into the elimination rounds.

We look forward to competing again next year. If you are interested in joining or sponsoring the club, feel free to contact John Head at the TCU High School. [email protected] Head, Science TeacherRobotics Club & BPA Advisor

American Sign Language is one of the primary methods of communication among Deaf and Hard of Hearing

people. American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most widely used language here in United States and Canada. Like any spoken language, ASL is a language with its own unique rules of grammar and syntax. ASL is a visual language that grows and changes over time. With signing, the brain processes information through the eyes instead of through our ears. The movement of the hands, facial expressions, and body movements are all key components in ASL.

Because of all of the reasons above and high student interest, an ASL Club was created at Tri-City United High School. It is a perfect way to encourage everybody to discover more about ASL and the deaf culture, along with using the skills that are being taught and learned within the classroom setting.

The purpose of this club is to bring individuals together who are interested in learning ASL, thus providing ways for those who want to practice conversing in ASL the opportunity to do so with others who want to do the same. We seek to spread awareness about ASL and Deaf culture by finding ways to put our signing skills to use. -Kari SweenASL Educator

TCU American Sign Language Club (ASL Club)

Would you love to help children have increased success in school? If your answer is yes, you can be trained to serve as a tutor with Minnesota Reading

Corps and Minnesota Math Corps at TCU-Le Center, Montgomery, or Lonsdale!

In addition to extensive training, tutors will receive on-site support from specially trained school mentors. Tutors come from many backgrounds and include recent high school and college grads, career changers, stay-at-home parents, and retirees. Tutors earn a living allowance of $544 for a full-time member and $272 for part-time member (biweekly). Tutors also will earn an educational award of $5,730 for a full-time member and $2,865 for part-time member for federal student loan forbearance, in addition to other benefits. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to serve your community and make a real difference in the life of a child.

More information can be found online at: https://minnesotareadingcorps.org or https://minnesotamathcorps.org

If you would like to apply for this position, please contact:Brian Grensteiner at 507.357.6802 [email protected] Le Center Principal Deb Dwyer at 507.364.8117 [email protected] Montgomery Principal Sarah Klitzke at 507.744.3900 [email protected] Lonsdale Principal

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Improve S tudent Achievement. . .

The Summer Migrant Education Program will be held in Le Center once again this summer. The

program usually runs 5-6 weeks for any students (age 5 - 21) that are migrant and have not graduated high school. Programs and courses are offered for credit, enrichment, review, or make-up. We also offer an opportunity for students to grow intellectually and personally. Summer learning maintains skills, stretches the imagination, and takes a step above and beyond.

Nutritious meals will be offered to anyone (up to age 18) in the area. This program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will be available at the TCU Le Center Elementary School the same days that the Summer Migrant Education Program is in session.

Indications that a student may qualify as migrant include moving from one district to another within 36 months for the intent (a family member or student) to work in agriculture. To find out if you qualify or to learn more about the program, please contact Kari Gorr at 507-364-8120.

Summer Migrant Education Program2016 Programa de Educación de Migrantes de Verano

El programa de Educación de Migrantes de verano se celebrará en Le Center, este verano. El programa funciona

generalmente 5-6 semanas para cualquier estudiante de 5 - 21 años de edad que es migrante y no se ha graduado de la escuela secundaria (High School). Programas y cursos se ofrecen para crédito, enriquecimiento, revisión o suplir lo que falta. También ofrecemos una oportunidad para que los estu-diantes crezcan intelectual y personalmente. Aprendizaje de verano mantiene las habilidades y se extiende la imaginación.

Comidas nutritivas serán ofrecidas a todos hasta 18 años, si son migrantes o no. Este programa es patrocinado por el Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. (USDA) y estará dis-ponible en la Escuela Primaria de TCU Le Center los mismos días que el Programa de Educación Migrante de verano esté en sesión.

Los requisitos de calificar como migrante incluyen moverse (un miembro de la familia o un estudiante) de un distrito a otro dentro de 36 meses para la intención de trabajar en agricultura. Para saber si califica o para aprender más sobre el programa, por favor póngase en contacto con Kari Gorr en 507-364-8120.

After being inspired by the global efforts of WE Day MN in the fall

of 2014, students wanted to create an organization at TCU High School that was dedicated to global service learning. From this idea stemmed the World Empowerment Team, whose goals are:

• To raise awareness within the school and community of social and economic issues around the world

• To provide opportunities for students to advocate for people in need

• To improve economic and social conditions globally

With the help of advisors Jen Davidson and Heidi Veazie, the high school kicked off their first global effort in a campaign called W.E.

Change last spring. The students collected change to raise money to purchase goats for poverty-stricken families overseas. They were able to collect enough money to buy goats for 13 families.

One of the goals for the ‘15-16 school year was to spread W.E. Team to the other schools in the district. Currently, there are over 120 student members throughout the district. Adults at each building took on the role of building leaders, and high school students were elected as liaisons for each building. This fall all students took part in a shoe drive called W.E. Shoe Away Hunger. District-wide, over 3,000 pairs of shoes were collected to fight local hunger.

The efforts of W.E. Team will continue into the spring and next year. There are plans for large-scale projects that will require the efforts of the W.E. Teams at all levels, but each building has projects they’d like to focus on as well. Building leaders include Ms. Davidson and Mrs. Veazie at TCU High School; Ms. Bahlmann, Ms. Fisher and Mrs. Korbitz at TCU Montgomery K-8; Mrs. Eckstein at TCU Lonsdale; and Ms. Lehman and Ms. Vang at TCU Le Center K-8.

World Empowerment (W.E.) Team

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Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment...

Tri-City United Digital Learning Environments Task ForceAs the internet evolves and social communication

changes, the needs of students have changed as well. Digital Learning provides opportunities for students to learn at their own pace and for teachers to provide more timely and direct feedback on the learning being done. As a district Tri-City United has been researching Digital Learning Environments and developing the supports needed to use the tools and techniques necessary for students to succeed in a world which will change constantly and continuously.

The Tri-City United Digital Learning Environment Task Force was created in the Fall of 2015 to develop a clear structure for the implementation of digital learning throughout the TCU district. Made of students, parents, district support staff, teachers, and administrators, the task force has met monthly to construct a three year plan which will infuse Tri-City United with opportunities for utilizing digital tools for the full benefit of student learning.

The vision of the task force is to integrate technology into student learning:

• To empower all students to be actively engaged in their learning.

• To create collaborative opportunities for students to be lifelong learners in a changing world.

• To open clear pathways of communication uniting students, parents, educators, and the global society.

• To implement active learning environments personalized to individual students needs.

Over the next three years, the district is committing to invest in devices, professional development, and communication structures which will support all students to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a world full of technology.

-Matt Flugum, TCU Digital Education Specialist

Tri-City United has developed a system which allows for reflection and review of the effectiveness of our current curriculum resources for all our content areas, preK-12. During this review, teacher and administrative

representatives collaborate to determine the current reality of our curriculum and its effect on teaching and learning. This team analyzes student data and current best practices in their content area. They determine if there are areas in the Minnesota State Standards that are not being addressed by our current resources as well as gaps in the alignment to TCU’s essential learning outcomes.

Knowing how our current resources and instructional practices are impacting student learning is an essential part in determining what our next steps in continuous improvement should be. When we pair these discussions with research on best practices and trends in education, we are able to create a platform for informed, data-driven decision making about curriculum resources, instructional practices, and opportunities for staff development. This embedded curriculum review cycle allows Tri-City United to be on a path of continuous improvement with high levels of student learning as its focus.

TCU Curriculum Review Process

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Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment...

Spring Standardized Testing

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) K-8, Year Two

Hi, my name is Shannon Holicky and I am Tri-City United’s District

Assessment Coordinator. I wanted to take this time to introduce myself to district families and to make you aware of your child’s upcoming assessments.

As spring approaches, the district prepares for standardized testing. The two assessments I would like to focus on are the ACT’s and MCA’s. The ACT test is a pre-college entrance exam that is offered primarily to our juniors, but seniors who have not taken the ACT previously can also participate. The exam is offered free of charge to our students and will take place on April 19th. The ACT will be administered off site at the Montgomery American Legion. The use of this location ensures that we meet testing regulations for space and an uninterrupted environment. As a district, we strongly encourage all juniors and eligible seniors to participate in the ACT.

As members of an ever changing and progressing world, we

pride ourselves at TCU in providing opportunities that empower our students and families to be engaged in educational programs that meet the 21st Century needs of our learners. One very innovative and exciting way we are meeting the needs of our students this year is through our Project Lead the Way program.

Project Lead the Way is a program that integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education) into our current K-12 curriculum. By bringing PLTW into our schools, we enrich our curriculum by engaging our students in problem-solving and inquiry-based learning that encourages collaboration, analysis, and critical thinking. PLTW complements and strengthens our already challenging

academic curriculum in math, science, technology and the other content areas. This does not take the place of our core classes, it only adds to them. Moving forward with PLTW also demonstrates to you, our community, that our school is making excellent strides to create even more opportunities for our students and to raise the level of academic rigor for all.

We currently offer modules within our PLTW Launch Program to students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, and our 6th through 8th grade Gateway Program includes quarter long class experiences. Exciting learning opportunities within Launch are: Structure and Functions of Design, Animals and Algorithms, Animal Adaptations and the Changing Earth, Properties of Matter, Science of Flight, Grids and

Games, Variations of Traits, and The Robotics Challenge. Within the Gateway Program we offer, Design and Modeling, Robotics, and potentially set for future years, Medical Detectives.

Our students engage their natural curiosity and imagination in creative problem solving. PLTW Launch and Gateway helps provide a strong foundation for further STEM learning in high school and beyond, challenging students to solve real-world challenges. Using the same advanced software and tools as those used by the world’s leading companies, students learn how to apply math, science, technology, and engineering to their everyday lives.-Brian Grensteiner, PrincipalLe Center K-8

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The MCA’s (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) are state mandated assessments that test students on grade level material in the areas of reading, mathematics, and science. Students in grades 3-8 take both reading and math tests. Additionally, a science test is taken by students in grades 5, 8 and 10. Finally, 10th graders take the reading test and 11th graders take the math test. The MCA’s are administered throughout the month of April and the beginning of May and will occur at your child’s school. All exams for the MCA’s are done on computer in an online format.

I would encourage you to talk with your child about the assessments, relaying the importance for taking his or her time and putting forth his or her best effort. Getting a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before coming to school can play a significant role in the test performance. All assessment schedules will be posted on the school’s website prior to testing to make you aware of specific dates and times for your child. -Shannon Holicky, Social Studies TeacherDistrict Assessment Coordinator

Summer Open Fitness Room

Raise the Capacity for Engagement &Dialogue...

One of the opportunities that more and more of our student athletes have taken advantage of is our Open Fitness Room at TCU High

School during the summer months.

Physical Education teacher Mr. Andrew Meier is now certified as both a Bigger-Faster-Stronger Instructor and as a USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach. He is available throughout June and July in our Fitness/Weight room to help students with their workout routines. The benefits to our student athletes who have taken part in this program have been noticeable since TCU’s inception. Students have learned the importance of cardiovascular workouts and diet in relationship to their performance.

TCU would like to invite all students to take advantage of this opportunity. Our Fitness Room is available to all 7-12 grade students during June and July. The open fitness times are:June 6 – June 30, 6:00 AM –10:00 AMJuly 1 – July 31, 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Excluding the MSHSL “Dead Week” of July 2 – 8)

-Greg Feddema, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

Tri-City United Graduation

The Tri-City United High School Class of 2016 will graduate on Friday evening, May 27th at 7 PM in the TCU HS gym. Continuing what has happened for the previous two Tri-City United graduation ceremonies, pending graduates will receive a set number of graduation ceremony tickets to disperse as she/he would like. All friends, family, & community members are welcome to attend the graduation ceremony, but those with tickets will be able to enter the gym prior to those without tickets. Twenty minutes prior to the 7 PM start of the ceremony, the doors to the gym are opened for all to enter and find a place to sit in order to send off the TCU HS Class of 2016 to the next stage of their lives.

Some young children need extra help to learn and grow. Help Me Grow provides resources for families to look at developmental milestones, to learn if there

are concerns, and to take the lead in seeking additional support or in referring their child for a comprehensive, confidential screening or evaluation at no cost. (Minnesota children from birth to five-years-old, if found eligible, can receive services in their home, child care setting or school. These services are free regardless of income or immigrant status.) Help Me Grow is an interagency initiative of the State of Minnesota (Department of Education, Department of Health and Department of Human Services) partnering with all local service agencies. If you are concerned about your child’s development, visit www.helpmegrowmn.org to make a referral.

-Holle Spessard, Special Services Director

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a team of parents and staff who meet quarterly to discuss important issues in the Special Education Department of our school district. Meetings are announced via our district Facebook page, the District website and a note sent home with your student. Meetings are typically an hour and a half to two hours long and are located in the District Office. Please email Holle Spessard at [email protected] for more information.

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Stay up to date & connected to TCU with :

• District website www.tcu2905.us • Facebook: tricityunited• Twitter @TCU2905• TCU Titan Talk District Newsletter• Local newspaper articles two times

per month• KCHK-TCU Superintendent radio

show the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 12:35 PM

• Event “live streaming” on the Cube• JMC online parent access

TCU Montgomery PreK-8

101 2nd St NE, Suite 1Montgomery, MN 56069

Office Phone: 507.364.8119

Principal: Mrs. Deb [email protected]

K-8 Dean: Mr. Nate [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Ms. Susy [email protected]. Kala [email protected]

15-16 School Start & End Times

8:00 AM–3:00 PM

TCU Lonsdale PreK-4

1000 Idaho St SWLonsdale, MN 55046


Principal: Ms. Sarah [email protected]

Administrative Assistant:Ms. Heather [email protected]


8:50 AM–3:45 PM

TCU Le Center PreK-8

150 West Tyrone StreetLe Center, MN 56057


Principal: Mr. Brian [email protected]

Administrative Assistants:Ms. Patti [email protected]. Lori [email protected]

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8:05 AM–3:05 PM

TCU High School700 4th Street NW

Montgomery, MN 56069Office Phone: 507.364.8111

Principal: Mr. Alan [email protected]

Assistant Principal Mr. Greg [email protected]

Administrative Assistant:Ms. Kristi [email protected]


7:50 AM–2:45 PM

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Advisory CouncilDevin Reyes - Chair * Leah Frederick Michelle Borchardt - Secretary Kari Gorr *Krista Goettl Mary Simon *Cathy Schmidt Sandy Pinney

Ernie Kotek Amy Grunow Jamie Kriha * Ex-officio member

The Community Education Advisory Council is composed of citizens from Lonsdale, Montgomery and Le Center. The Council functions in cooperation with Community Education staff in an advisory capacity to promote the goals and objectives of community education. The Council meets six times per year to:• To recommend areas of program development• To expand and improve communications between the school,

various community groups, and agencies• To promote the community education philosophy of lifelong learning

for all ages• To recommend appropriate Community Education program budgetsWe are always looking for new members. If interested, contact Kari Gorr at 507.364.8120.

Community Ed. Welcome

Ways to Register1. Register online at: www.tcu2905.us

2. Register over the phone by calling 507.364.8107

3. Register in person or by mail at any of our three Community Education locations.

Lonsdale Elementary1000 Idaho St. SW

Lonsdale, MN 55046

Montgomery PreK-8101 2nd St. NE, Suite 1Montgomery, MN 56059

Le Center Primary Building150 W. Tyrone St.

Le Center, MN 56057

Stacy CeplechaEarly Childhood/CE Admin Assistant 507.364.8107 [email protected]

-General Registration & questions -EC Billing -Screening Appointments -EC Registration

Kari Gorr C.E. Director 507.364.8120 [email protected] -General Community Education Questions

Kathy Johnson Screening Coordinator 507.357.6802 [email protected] -Preschool Screening Questions

Devin ReyesKidZone/CE Admin Assistant 507.357.4421 [email protected]

-Facilities Rental -KidZone Registration and Billing

Jesse Siebsen KidZone Coordinator 507.364.8170 [email protected] -General KidZone Questions

Mary Simon CE Coordinator 507.364.8110 [email protected]

-General Community Education Questions -Driver’s Ed Registration -Class Registration -Teach a Class

Katie Valek EC Coordinator 507.364.8116 [email protected] -General Early Childhood Questions

Can assist you with:

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Aquatics

TCU Indoor Heated Swimming PoolMontgomery Middle School - use courtyard door

Red Cross Swim LessonsMonday through Thursday, 8 one hour lessons.

All levels offered each session. Testing is on the last Thursday.Must be through Kindergarten to take level 1

$35 in district/$45 out of district

Monday through ThursdayMontgomery Lessons Time A B CSession 1 June 20 – 30 11 AM noon 5 PMSession 2 July 11 – 21 11 AM 5 PMSession 3 Aug 1 – 11 11 AM noon 5 PM Monday through ThursdayLonsdale lessonsJuly 11-21 noon lessons. Swim bus from TCU Lonsdale Elementary school leaves 11:45 AM/returns 1:15 PM except when stu-dents will stay for open swim from 1:30 – 3:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays both weeks. Bus returns on those days at 3:45 PM.$50 in district/$60 out of district. Includes 4 open swim sessions

Le Center lessonsRegister for American Red Cross certified lessons at Le Center City HallThursday, June 2, 4 – 8 PMor you may register at the Le Center Swimming Pool during open hours.

Please Enroll in the Appropriate Swim Level!A student who does not possess the minimum skills for the level they are enrolled in will hinder the progress of the other students in the class as well as their own. A level may need to be repeated if skill level warrants. Swim level

information can be found under the aquatics tab on our website.

Water Babies This class is designed to help parents teach their infant (ages birth to 30 months) basic water adjustment skills through fun, games and exercises. An adult must accompany each child in the pool. Plastic pants must be worn over all diapers. Tadpoles ages 2 – 4 years For children who have not yet entered Kindergarten, are shorter than 42 inches or are unfamiliar or fearful of the water. An adult MUST accompany each child in the pool. NO Life Jackets for class instruction time. Plastic pants over all diapers or swim diapers must be worn.

Little Swimmers ages 4 1/2 & upThis is for the child who is ready for their first independent swimming experience. Swimmers must be at least 42 inches tall and at least 4 1/2 years old. NO EXCEPTIONS. No life jackets for class instruction time. Basic skills such as water entry, breath control, front and back float and safety skills will be covered.

Monday through Friday - 5 half hour lessons $30 in district/$40 out of district

TCU Pool – Montgomery Middle School (Use courtyard doors)

Water Babies Tadpoles Little Swimmers

Session 1 June 13 – 17 S1 5:15 – 5:45 PM 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM 11:00 – 11:30 AMSession 2 July 25 – 29 S2 4:30 – 5:00 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PMSession 3 August 15 – 19 S3 12:00 – 12:30 PM 6:45 – 7:15 PM 6:00 – 6:30 PM


Aquatics

Dive into summer fun with Girl Scout Swim Team!

Work with experienced coaches to improve your strokes and learn new skills at your own pace. Open to all girls grades K–12 $90 (financial assistance is available)

• Practice 2 – 3 hours/week at the local pool

• Compete against girls in your own age bracket

• Participate in six swim meets throughout the season (with ribbons earned at each one!)

• Receive a Girl Scouts River Valleys swim cap

* Girls must be able to swim 25 yards Questions and RegistrationContact Girl Scouts River Valleys at 800.845.0787 or [email protected] More information at:http://camp.girlscoutsrv.org/day-camp/swim-team/

Guard Start Grades 6 – 8This American Red Cross program is designed to prepare kids for a future employment as lifeguards. It includes lessons on orientation for use of AEDs, first aid and CPR skills as well as new decision making scenarios. You will build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills you need to be responsible lifeguards. There are lessons in five areas: prevention, fitness, response, leadership and professionalism. Lifeguarding is a great school time job and Guard Start is a great way to prepare for being a lifeguard and working at TCU pool! M – Th 5:00 – 8:00 PM6/6/2016 – 6/9/2016 TCU pool, Montgomery Middle School $60 Dorothy Dinwiddie, instructor, pool manager

Discover Scuba DivingStudents Age 10 & Up – Registration deadline June 8When registering, please go to http://www.tcu2905.us/page/4252 to fill out the preliminary health form at the bottom of the web page. This must be done at least a week prior to class. Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. During the Discover Scuba Diving experience you will learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Scuba diving has many health benefits and the fun part? It’s all fun! Fee includes all equipment. Enter Courtyard doorsSa 6/18/2016 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMTCU Pool, Montgomery Middle School$55A Diver’s World

Half Price/Half Way Through Summer SwimOh, no! We are half way through summer already, so come join in some swimming fun! TCU Pool has basketball, volleyball, kickboards, diving board, balls and noodles for your use and the fee is just half today only! Life jackets are not allowed in the pool unless an adult is swimming with the child.W 7/13/2016 1:00 – 4:00 PMTCU Pool, Montgomery Middle School $2 each student

Water Safety Instructor Class Starts Monday, June 13, 2016.

Call Dorothy Dinwiddie for information: 507.357.4716

Classes held in Le Sueur. Must pre-register

Watch for more information to be released on the TCU Titan Swim Club for Boys and Girls this summer!


Aquatics

Private Swim LessonsStudents Gr. 1 & up and Adults

This may be a good option for you if there are special needs or fears that need to be worked through. Register with the CE office and you will be contacted to set up convenient times. $150 for 2 kids from the same family if levels are consecutive. $100 for 4 one- hour lessons.

Pool Party RentalMake a big splash with your party!

Great fun for kids of all ages! The pool is one of our school’s finest facilities and is a great place to hold a birthday party or a fun activity for that family reunion. $50/hr (2-hr min.) of pool/lobby time for up to 40 swimmers during non-scheduled pool hours. We can arrange tables, etc. for cake and gift time. Must be reserved at least 2 weeks prior to event. $25/each additional half hour. Call and arrange with the Tri City United Community Education office at 507.364.8110.

Pool Prices

Youth/Seniors 62 & up $4Adults $5Babies 2 & under with paying adult FreeSummer Individual Pass $100Summer Family Pass $300(Family of 4 - $20 each extra person)New!

10 punch open swim card for students through high school $35. Purchase @ pool office. Must present card each time you swim. Not responsible for lost cards.10 Punch early bird/lap swim card: adults $45/Seniors $35. Punch cards expire Aug. 20, 2016

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

6:00 – 7:30 AMEarly Bird

SwimEarly Bird

Swim

7:30 – 9:00 AM Lap Swim

1:00 – 4:00 PM Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim

Summer Pool Schedule: June 4 - August 20

Pool Phone 507.364.5297 during pool hours C.E. Office 507.364.8110

Pool ClosedJuly 2, 3, 4, 24

NO life jackets in the pool unless accompanied by an adult!

Free Summer Food Service MealsMontgomery Middle School Cafeteria

June 6 – August 12 (closed July 4)Breakfast served 9:00 – 10 AM

Lunch served 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM


Youth Sports & Recreation

Girls’ Basketball Camps given by Varsity Coach Eric Specht and players

Basketball Boot Camp – Register by July 1Girls finishing Gr. 6 – 8 in 2015 – 2016 This camp is an important part of our off-season workout. Emphasis will be on skill development and introducing varsity level team concepts. Hard work is expected and you will notice the results! Held by varsity players and varsity Coach Specht. Includes a t-shirt, basketball and lunch on the last day of camp. Give shirt size when registering. M,Tu,W,Th 7/11/2016 – 7/14/20169:00 AM – noonTCU: High School – HS Gym (enter weight room doors) $75 Basketball Camp – Girls finishing Gr. 3 - 8 in 2015 – 2016 This camp is an intricate part of the success of our program. Fundamentals of basketball will be taught with emphasis on having fun playing the game. Held by varsity players and varsity Coach Specht. If numbers are low, we will combine groups. Go Titans!M,Tu,W,Th Gr. 3, 4, 5 9:00 – 10:15 AM $50 Gr. 6, 7,8 10:30 AM – noon $606/6 - 6/9 TCU Montgomery Middle School Gym6/13 - 6/16 TCU High School Gym

Boys’ Basketball Camp given by Varsity Coach Ben Haugen and players

Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Ben Haugen will teach fundamentals through fun games and drills. Participants will learn the game in a fun environment. This is a very popular camp! Awards given on the last day. Register by May 27! Fee includes a t-shirt. Please give size when registering.M – Th June 13 – 16 held in the Montgomery Middle School gymS1 Gr. K – 2 noon – 1:00 PM Free! (but please register)S2 Gr. 3 – 5 1:00 – 3:00 PM $40S3 Gr. 6 – 8 3:00 – 5:00 PM $40

Free Summer Food Services Meals available during most camp dates!Dates: Monday June 6th -August 12th (Closed Monday July 4)Serving Times- available: Monday- FridayBreakfast 9:00 – 10:00 AMLunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

New Prague Composite Mountain Bike Team-Girls and boys grades 7-12Open to students from New Prague, TCU, Jordan and Belle PlaineSeason starts July 1, 2016Watch for informational meetings at your school near the end of the school yearEmail: [email protected]

Track Camp -Gr. 4 – 6Find out what track is all about at this camp held in August!Watch for more information in the Community Ed. brochure to be mailed early August.


Okinawan Karate and Kobudo LessonsLearn Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and Ryukyu Kobudo from instructors trained in Japan. Karate is a great activity for all ages. Classes include stretching, basics, forms, self-defense techniques derived from the forms, and sport sparring. Kobudo is for ages 12 and up who have experience in Karate and includes training in the traditional weapons of Okinawa Japan including the Bo, Sai, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Tekko, Tinbe & Rochin, Kama, and Eiku. All grades are recognized by the association headquarters in Okinawa. Classes are held year round. Individual rankings are available in both arts. The style of Karate being taught is Okinawan Shorinryu. It is one of the original forms of Karate in Okinawa.M & FAges 4 – 6 5:30 – 6:15 PM S1 6/3/2016 – 6/27/2016S2 7/1/16 – 7/29/16 skip 7/4/16S3 8/1/16 – 8/29/16Ages 7 to adult 6:00 – 7:30 PMS1 6/3/2016 – 6/27/2016S2 7/1/16 – 7/29/16 skip 7/4/16S3 8/1/16 – 8/29/16 Lonsdale Civic Center, 116 Alabama Ave SE., Lonsdale $30 each session All classes are taught by multiple instructors to ensure a good ratio of teacher to students. Instructors range from first to third degree black belt.

Clay Target Clinic Ages 12 – 17 with Firearms Safety Training Certificate Each participant will shoot 50 targets each night. We will work on fundamentals of firearms safety , trap shooting and wobble trap. This is shotgun clay target shooting only and only target load shot shells with 7 1/2 and smaller shot will be allowed. Recommend firearms would be 12&20 gauge shotguns. Fee includes clays and T-shirt. Please give us your size when registering. Participants provide their own ammo and shotgun. Participants will also need hearing protection and safety glasses. Hearing protection and safety glasses. Bring your own ammunition and shot gun.W 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 6:00 – 8:00 PMLocation - Montgomery Sportsman Club range, right off of HWY 21 next to Senca. $30 – please give us your shirt sizeMontgomery Sportsmen’s ClubContact Joel Fogarty with questions at 612.708.5593

Montgomery National/TCU Summer Golf ClinicJoin us and receive great instruction on basics of the swing, short game, etiquette, and playing on the course. Included in the fee will be a golf ball, pack of tees, and a t-shirt. Please give us a shirt size when registering. Hope to see you there:) Let’s have some fun!M – F 6/6/2016 – 6/10/2016 S1 ages 8 – 10 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM S2 ages 11 – 12 10:30 AM – noon PM $60 per session Montgomery National Golf CourseGiven by Charlie Denet, PGA Professional and Adam Larson, TCU Varsity Golf coach



Volleyball Summer Camp Gr. 4 - 8 Get a jump start on the fall volleyball season! This educational camp will help the young volleyball athlete learn and sharpen basic volleyball skills, including passing, serving, setting and hitting. Instruction will not be position-specific, but will instead focus on developing well-rounded players. Participants can expect to learn correct technique in fun group drills and one-on-one with coaches. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and shirt. Breakfast and lunch is available free in the school cafeteria!Register by June 16 for shirt. Please give shirt size when registering.Tu 6/28/20168 AM - noon fundamentals and drills lunch break12:30 – 1:30 PM scrimmages S1 Gr. 4 & 5 Montgomery Elem School - Elem GymS2 Gr. 6 – 8 Montgomery Middle School Gym$40 Dani Bahlmann, TCU Varsity Volleyball Coach

TennisPlease bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, water bottle. Friday will be the only make up day if needed

S1 Beginner – no experience: You will learn the basics of forehand, back hand, scoring, and serving.M – Th 7/11/2016 – 7/14/2016 5:30 – 6:30 PM $30

S2 Advanced Beginner – 1 to 3 years experience: You will play singles, doubles, and learn placement of the ball on the court. You will also play matches and learn the fine points of serving, backhand and forehand.M – Th 7/11/2016 – 7/14/2016 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM $45 Le Center Tennis CourtsJulie Scott

Soccer TuesdaysImprove your soccer skills or begin learning this great game. Each week we will make groups- depending on who shows up. We will divide each night by age/skill level. We will set up a shorter field for younger players. Come dressed to play. We provide balls, nets and supervision.

S1 ages 4 & 5 through Kindergarten Tu 6/7/2016 – 8/2/2016 (skip July 5)6:30 - 7:20 PM

S2 ages 6, 7, 8 Tu 6/7/2016 – 8/2/2016 (skip July 5)7:30 - 8:30 PM $3 a night (pay at the field or $20 for all 8 nights.Soccer Field space by Montgomery Middle School playgroundKacie Andrews – Taverna

Youth Bowling for BeginnersLearn the fun and exciting sport you can enjoy your whole life. In this course you’ll learn bowling technique including approach, timing, delivery, scoring and etiquette. A great introduction to the most popular participation sport in the U.S. Fee includes bowling shoes. Mon – Thur. 8/1/2016 – 8/4/201610:00 – 11:00 AMPla-Mor Lanes, Montgomery $25

Taught by Chris Reak owner Pla-Mor Lanes, YABA Certified Coach Instructor




We welcome everyone to play in our leagues. Volunteer coaches needed for all levels. If you coach-your child plays for half price!

2 Coaches/Team We will strictly observe deadlines!

Mites Softball Gr 1 & 2 Coach Pitch Registration Deadline: April 22May 18, 6:00 PM @ MMS gym - schedules, photos & shirtsPractices W & Th 5/11/2016 – 5/26/20166:00 – 7:30 PMthen Th 6/2/2016 – 7/7/20166:00 – 7:30 PMHigh School softball field W of HS - park in lot on North side of HSGames W 6/1/2016 – 7/13/20166:30 – 8:00 PM HS softball field Games are played in Elko-New Market, Lonsdale & Montgomery$35 includes T-shirt and visor

Softball 2016Grades listed are 2015 – 16 grades

T-Ball 2016Grades listed are 2015 – 16 grades

T-ball/Combo Ball - Le Center Boys and girls just finishing Grades K – 2 (2015-16)Register by May 12 for a t-shirt.T-ball is for this year’s Kindergarten and 1st grade boys and girls. We would like parents to help their child out at T-ball.Combo Ball is for this year’s 2nd graders or first graders who can handle Combo Ball. Combo Ball pitching is done by the coach or parent. We will have fun while learning the basics of throwing, fielding and hitting! Each player should bring a glove and bottle of water. In case of rain or bad weather, the event will be canceled. No phone calls will be made. M 6/6/2016 – 6/27/2016T-ball 6:00 – 7:00 PMCombo Ball 7:00 – 8:00 PM $30 - Fee includes a t-shirt so please include a size when registering. Field behind the Primary Building, Le Center

Mini League Boys and girls just completing Kindergarten in 2016DEADLINE: May 12This is a fun, early ball opportunity. We will provide the equipment and some instruction on the basics of throwing, hitting, fielding, base running, and sportsmanship. You will make friends and learn fundamentals. Photos are on the first night. Parents must stay with your child during practice! M 6/6/2016 – 6/27/20166:00 – 7:15 PM$30 includes Ragball and T-shirtNeed a volunteer coach, your child plays half price!Montgomery MS Field C

Titan Toddler T-ball Boys and girls 3-5 years old not yet in KindergartenAn Adult is required to participate with their child during the session. This is an introduction to the joy of baseball! Fundamentals of running bases, hitting, throwing and fielding will be presented. Come in appropriate clothing and shoes. Baseball gloves are okay, but not necessary. Sessions are the same with limited enrollment. Please sign up for only one. $30 per child includes T-shirt and wiffle bat and ball

Montgomery/LonsdaleTh 6/9/2016 – 6/30/2016 S1 5:45 – 6:30 PM S2 6:45 – 7:30 PMGrass practice field @ Montgomery North Park by tennis courts.

Le CenterM 6/6/2016 – 6/27/2016 S3 5:00 – 6:00 PMField behind Le Center Primary School Building



Baseball 2016Grades listed are 2015-16 grades

Peewee Baseball Gr 5 & 6 Youth Pitch REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 15$55 includes T-shirt and cap

Le CenterMay 16, 6:00 PM - schedules, photos & shirtsElementary fieldPracticesM & W 5/2/2016 – 5/25/2016 (skip May 30)then W 7/1/2016 – 7/13/20166:00 – 7:30 PM Elementary FieldGames Tu & Th starting 6/2/2016 – 7/14/20166:30 – 8:00 PMNorth Park

Montgomery/LonsdaleMay 10, 6:00 PM - schedules, photos & shirtsMS GymPracticesTu & Th 5/3/2016 – 5/31/20166:00 – 7:30 PMMontgomery MS Field AGames Tu & Th 6/2/2016 – 7/14/20166:30 – 8:00 PMMontgomery MS Field AGames are played in Le Center, Montgomery, Belle Plaine & Jordan

We welcome everyone to play in our leagues.Volunteer coaches needed for all levels, your child plays free!

We will strictly observe deadlines!

Midget Baseball Gr 3 & 4 Youth Pitch REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 15$45 includes T-shirt and cap

Le CenterMay 19, 6 PM - schedules, photos & shirtsElementary fieldPracticesTu & Th 5/3/2016 – 6/7/2016then Tu 6/14/2016 – 7/12/20166:00 – 7:30 PMElementary fieldGamesTh 6/9/2016 – 7/14/2016 6:30 – 8:00 PMElementary Field

Montgomery/LonsdaleMay 10, 7:00 PM - schedules, photos & shirts MS Gym PracticesTu & Th 5/3/2016 – 5/31/2016, then Tu 6/7/2016 – 7/12/20166:00 – 7:30 PMMontgomery MS field BGamesTh 6/2/2016 – 7/14/20166:30 – 8:00 PMMontgomery MS Field BGames are played in Le Center, Montgomery, Jordan & New Prague

Mites Baseball Gr 1 & 2 Coach Pitch REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 22

$35 Includes T-shirt and Cap May 17, 6:00 PM -schedules, photos & shirts, MS Gym

Games M 6/6/2016 – 7/18/20166:30 – 8:00 PMGames are in Lonsdale, Montgomery & Faribault

Practices M & Tu 5/9/2016 – 5/31/2016 (skip May 30) then Tu to 6/7/2016 – 7/12/20166:00 – 7:30 PMHigh School softball field W of HS - park in lot on North side of HS


Youth Enrichment

Miss Emberlie’s Summer Circus - space is limited! Ages 4 & 5 This program is designed for children entering Kindergarten in the 2016 or 2017 school year. Keep those skills sharp throughout the summer with Miss Emberlie’s Summer Readiness program. Each day we will be working on important academic and social skills needed to ensure school readiness, as well as having a lot of fun moving and learning outside. Hope to see you at the Circus! M & W 6/6/2016 – 6/29/2016 9:00 – 11:45 AM $100TCU: Le Center Primary Building - Room 116Emberlie Tellijohn

Miss Emberlie’s Summer Dance Camp Miss Emberlie’s dance camp is broken down into age/skill levels so it is fun for everyone. Students will learn parts of a ballet and jazz/kickline dance to perform in front of a live audience. We will be working on age appropriate dance skills, terminology and some tumbling. Children are sure to have a great time!

Practice Times: Children may be moved up or down a level on the first night, depending on skill level!Rehearsal Date: July 7th (time to be determined) Performance Date: July 8th (time to be determined) Tu & W 6/7/2016 - 6/29/2016S1 Pre-K & K 5:30 PM – 6:15 PMS2 Gr. 1, 2, 3 6:00 PM – 6:45 PMS3 Gr. 4, 5 & 6 6:30 PM – 7:15 PMS4 Gr. 7 – 12 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM $75 each sessionTCU: Le Center Primary Building - Primary GymEmberlie Tellijohn

Ocean Commotion Ages 3 - 5 not through Kindergarten Come and learn about the ocean and what lives in it! We’ll be using our five senses to explore the depths of the big, blue sea. Who knows, maybe we’ll come across some pirates, too! S1 Lonsdale M – F 6/13/2016 - 6/17/2016 9:00 – 11:45 AM $65TCU: Lonsdale Elem (South Entrance) - Rm B102Andrea Duron

S2 Tu, Th 6/7/2016 – 6/23/20169:00 – 11:45 AM $70TCU: Montgomery Elem School - Rm 105-ECFEKelly Kalis

Stroller Strides and ECFECome join other parents and explore Lonsdale in this fun new class. All you need to bring is a stroller as we walk around town and visit local parks. Everyone is welcome to join (expecting moms too), and what a fun way to get some exercise after the winter. An ECFE teacher will be the guide and will come prepared with a bag of essentials, as well as activities for children to do if we decide to stop at a park. This class is a fun way to meet new people or to catch up with old friends while getting some much needed fresh air. Every Tuesday and Thursday in as weather permits (ECFE teacher will contact enrolled families if cancelled)S1 4/5 - 5/26 9:00 – 10:00 AMS2 6/7 - 6/30 9:30 – 11:00 AM$30 fee per family each sessionMeet at Lonsdale Elementary to Start the Walk

Ready 4 K Day!Children eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2016 are invited to experience what a full day of kindergarten is like by joining School Readiness for their May session. Each child participates in one full day of school taught by school readiness teachers. This opportunity is free for students already enrolled in Little Titans and $15.00 for other participants. Registrations will be available at each school readiness site and on our website beginning April 1st.


Youth Enrichment

This is a four half day class offered for all students going into Kindergarten! In this class we will be focusing on building self-help skills, language, literacy, and much more! Getting a jumpstart into the Kindergarten experience can benefit ALL children whether they have had an early childhood experience or not. Section K-LM-TH 8/8/2016 – 8/1120169:00 – 11:30AM$60 fee per child with scholarships available upon requestTCU Lonsdale ElementarySection K-LCM-TH 8/8/2016 – 8/112016Time: 9:00 – 11:30AM $60 fee per child with scholarships available upon requestTCU Le Center ElementarySection K-MM-TH 8/8/2016 – 8/1120169:00 – 11:30AM $60 fee per child with scholarships available upon requestTCU Montgomery Elementary

ECFE Vehicle Fair- Montgomery Bring the entire family to this annual line up of vehicles! See fun cars, trucks, fire engines, ambulances, garbage trucks, tractors, police cars, and much more! There will be food for purchase at the event.Please let us know if you have a cool, fun, or interesting vehicle that you would be willing to show off, we are always looking for new additions. 507.364.8107. Tu 5/17/20166:00 – 7:00 p.m.FREE (food for purchase)TCU High School Parking Lot near the track/football field concession stand

Science Explorer’s Camp Classes

Fascinating Physics Ages 3 1/2 - 6In this class, preschoolers will use their natural curiosity to explore physics, the science of motion, with engaging activities and experiments. Please join us for this fun, Jr. STEM class as we take our first steps into the fascinating world of physics! S1 M 6/20/2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM$18 TCU: Montgomery Middle School Art Rm 222 S2 Tu 6/28/2016 9:30 – 11:20 AM$18 TCU: Lonsdale Elem (South Entrance) – Cafeteria

Emergency Room Gr. K - 4In 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! S1 M 6/20/2016 12:30 – 3:00 PM $25 TCU: Montgomery Middle School Art Rm 222 S2 Tu 6/28/2016 12:30 – 3:00 PM$25 TCU: Lonsdale Elem (South Entrance) – Cafeteria

TCU Little Titans School Readiness

School Year 2016-2017TCU Little Titan’s School Readiness Program is now accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school in for all locations including Lonsdale, Montgomery & Le Center. School Readiness is a public school, pre-school program for children age 3 to kindergarten enrollment. School Readiness provides preschool and other early childhood education opportunities to ALL children regardless of family income. Scholarships available.Please call 507.364.8107 for possible openings!

2015


Youth Enrichment

The City of Lonsdale along with Three Rivers Parks District and TCU Community Education

are offering the following events. Classes are free, however registration is required.

All classes held at Rezac Nature Preserve, 7840 Garfield Avenue, Lonsdale

Geocaching for S’Mores!Yummy, gooey s’mores! Learn geocaching basics and search for delicious treasure. Students 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Equipment provided. Sa 5/7/2016 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Family CanoeingLearn safety, how to enter and exit a canoe, and paddle strokes while having fun on the water. Students 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Equipment provided. Sa 8/27/2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM Fundamentals of Archery -Ages 8 to 17Learn the basics of shooting safely and accurately with a skilled instructor. Shoot at stationary targets and play fun games. Equipment provided. Sa 10/1/2016 9:00 – 11:00 AM

THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT OUTREACH PROGRAM

LONSDALE & ELKO NEW MARKET

Thanks to sponsorship by the City of Lonsdale & City of Elko New Market, the following family fun outdoor activities are being provided for FREE to area residents this upcoming

Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and

experimenting with different art materials. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building

atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com.

Barnyard Buddies Art Camp with Kidcreate StudioAges 3 - 6 yearsMoo! Meow! Woof! All your child’s favorite farm friends will come to life! We’ll create puppies, horses, cows and more using several simple artistic techniques. This class is so much fun, it’s like having your very own petting zoo! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Enter south entrance of school. Tu & W 7/19/2016 and 7/20/2016 9:00 AM – Noon $58 TCU: Lonsdale Elem (south Entrance) – Cafeteria The Messiest Art Camp Ever! with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 years Does your young artist love to get messy? So do we! We’ll paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache dragonflies and fling paint like Jackson Pollock. We will even learn some art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home – leave the mess with us. Making a mess is the best! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Use south entrance of school. Tu & W 7/19/2016 and 7/20/2016 1:00 – 4:00 PM $58 TCU: Lonsdale Elem (South Entrance) – Cafeteria


Youth Enrichment

Share...Snack...Paint Gr. K - 6 Join us for a morning of fun and creating this loon painting! This class is in a group setting where an art instructor will guide you step-by-step replicating the featured painting. Absolutely no experience is necessary! We also serve snacks and beverages, play some great music, and have lots of fun! There is plenty of time to socialize. Everyone is an artist! Each participant will create an 8x10 acrylic painting based on a famous artist. We will also learn about the artist we are replicating. We will provide aprons or paint shirts, but we recommend wearing something you wouldn’t mind getting paint on just in case! Visit, Share, Paint cannot be responsible for any paint damage. Taught by licensed art teacher. Fee includes all materials and snacks. Enter courtyard door. W 7/13/2016 10:00 – 11:45 AM$15 TCU: Montgomery Middle School Art RmSheila Becker, TCU Art Teacher

Babysitting Clinic Must be 11 years old by the class date

Instructions given on baby development, first aid, diapering, including review of infant/child CPR. Please bring a large doll for diapering practice. Fee incluces complete first aid kit and snack.Enter Montgomery Middle school gym doorsSa 8/13/2016 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM $48 TCU: Montgomery Middle School - Rm 234-Science Room Kayla Malecha

Horse CampIf you have a horse crazy child this is the perfect introduction to horses. Learn how to care for and enjoy an introduction to riding a horse in this three day horse camp. Each day there will be a horse related activity along with a craft and game. Horseback riding is a sport that can be enjoyed year around as well as throughout one’s life. Fee includes a snack each day and all craft supplies. Held rain or shine. The stable has an indoor arena. M, Tu, W 9:00 AM – noonS1 6/27/2016 – 6/29/2016S2 7/18/2016 – 7/20/2016S3 8/1/2016 – 8/3/2016 $150 each sessionHeld at Dustin Freiheit Performance Horses and Capall Stables, 4804 Clearwater Tr., Lonsdale, 507.744.3862.

Home Alone Gr. 3 - 7Mentioning being home alone to your child can be a scary topic. Children think of the excitement and freedom they have when being left alone. The main tip to leaving your child home alone is having the knowledge and confidence to do so. Whether your child is being left alone for an hour after school or a full day on the weekend, the child needs to feel comfortable in their surroundings. Topics discussed in this course include personal safety tips, stranger danger, basic first aid, storm safety, internet safety, dealing with siblings as well as having fun while staying home alone. Please bring a pen or pencil and a snack. Enter Montgomery Middle School east gym door. Fee includes a small first aid kit, handouts and a flashlight/keychain. Sa 6/25/2016 8:00 – 11:00 AM $40 TCU: Montgomery Middle School Rm 234-Science Room Kayla Malecha


Youth Enrichment

Summer Beginning Band Lessons

August 22 – 26All current fourth graders will receive information this spring about beginning band. Instrument demonstrations will take place in their general music classroom to aid in selecting an instrument if they desire to begin band in fifth grade. There will be a parent meeting with the band directors where all of the details will be explained. All beginning band students will have a daily lesson during the week of August 22-26 so they can start making music together when school begins! Registration is available online.

The Wizard of Oz Summer Theatre ProductionLike so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.The Young Performers’ Edition of The Wizard of Oz is a one-hour adaptation specially tailored for elementary school and middle school aged children. The materials have been prepared to help your school or organization mount the best possible production and to give your children an exciting and rewarding experience.Lunch is available FREE at the school cafeteria weekdays before rehearsals, but kids should bring a snack to have during rehearsals and lunch on the day of the show.

Auditions5/9/2016 & 5/10/2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM We will stay until all kids have auditionedClass and Rehearsals 6/6/2016 – 6/9/2016 12:30 – 4:30 PM6/13/2016 – 6/16/2016 12:30 – 4:30 PM6/18/2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMShows6/18/2016 1:00 PM and 7:00 PMFee $50Please use courtyard door at the Montgomery Middle SchoolTickets: Adults $8, Youth (17 and under) $5, Seniors (60+) $5Available at the door or at childsplaytheatre.net or showtix4u.com

Parents and siblings of actors in the show will be able to purchase a family pass. Family Passes are good only for immediate family members (Mom, Dad, siblings.) These tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 6 before or after rehearsal. Family Passes will cost $20 and are good for both shows.

Given by Child’s Play Theatre: Contact Andy Velishek at 612.756.0399 or [email protected] for more information.

TCU Community Education & Most Holy Redeemer School Present:Free Outdoor Family Movie Night!

Thursday, July 21

Keep cool on a hot summer night! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a great family movie under the stars! Cool down half way to Christmas with this year’s movie, “Frozen in Time”! This movie is 45 minutes and rated G. Movie starts right after 9 p.m. and will be shown on the south side of the school by the playground. School doors will not be open. Popcorn and juice will be available for sale at $1 each. Restrooms available. If wet or raining the movie will be canceled.


Adult Classes

AARP Drivers’ Safety Refresher CourseThis refresher is for people who have successfully completed the 8 hour Defensive Driving course. You MUST have taken the 8-hour course previously to qualify. You can renew your certification every three years with this 4-hour refresher course. You do not need to be an AARP member to take the course, but you MUST pre-register to reserve your space. Fees are: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non members. You must provide your AARP membership number when registering. This is NOT the certificate you received from your last Driver Safety course. It is a regular paid membership to AARP. If you are an AARP member, cards will be required at class. Included in this cost are the AARP materials and a facility/host fee. Bring your driver’s license to class.W 7/13/2016 1:00 – 5:00 PM Montgomery Public Library

Dancercise! Summer SessionDancercise is a combination of Jazz, Hip-Hip, Ballet, Taebo, Pilates and Yoga. By intertwining these styles of dances and excercise, we have Dancercise. Come join the dance party! Please let us know what days you are registering for! Email Community Ed at [email protected]. Classes are Tuesday through Thursday, May 24 – July 1. Tu 4:20 – 5:20 PM W 7:30 – 8:30 PM Th 6:30 – 7:30 PM $40 for one class per week$60 for two classes per week$80 for three classes per week Classes will be taught by Emberlie Tellijohn For more information: 507.351.6317TCU: Le Center Elem/PreK gym

Gift CertificatesLooking for a special gift for that hard to buy for person? Would you like to do something for someone who needs time for themselves? This makes a great gift for overworked moms, senior citizens and busy families. Try a Community Education Gift Certificate! We will work with you to make a certificate for a specific class or for general use. Call TCU Community Ed at 507.364.8107 to purchase a gift certificate.

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KidZone

KidZone is a child-focused program that incorporates a fun atmosphere with a safe setting where children can explore new interests and make new friends. Children engage in a variety of hands-on activities that stimulate their social, emotional, academic and physical development.KidZone is offered at Lonsdale, Montgomery and Le Center Elementary. The program is open Monday through Friday. The before school program starts at 6:00 a.m. and lasts up until the beginning of the school day. The after school program begins immediately after school and is open until 6 p.m.KidZone offers a variety of enrollment options including:• Set weekly schedule• Monthly calendar schedule• Drop-in care• School release daysEnrollment information for the 2015-2016 will be available early April at all KidZone sites and our website: www.tcu2905.us (follow Community Education tab, then KidZone) or by phone at 507.364.8170.

KidZone ProgramTri-City United Public SchoolsCommunity Education Office

101 2nd St. NE, Suite 2Montgomery, MN 56069

Registration office: 507.357.4421

KidZone Coordinator:Jesse [email protected]

Lonsdale KidZone 507.364.3026

Montgomery KidZone507.364.8170

Le Center KidZone507.357.6802 ext 2026

KidZone

Full Day $32Half Day option availableMulti-child discount does apply!

KidZone is available during the summer from

6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday, with field

trips every Friday.

Registration for Summer 2016 Now Open!

Contact us today!507.364.8170 or email [email protected]


Community Summer Programs

USDA Free Summer Meals Program (SFSP)

Sponsor Site: TCU Montgomery K-8 School

Dates: 6/6/2016 – 8/12/2016 (Closed Monday July 4)Monday – Friday

Breakfast service is 9:00 – 10:00 AMLunch service is 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Free Summer Meals are available to youth ages 1-18Adult meals are available for purchase

For more information, please contact:Brenda Rosier, TCU Administrative Assistant at 507.364.8100 or [email protected] Sauter, Taher Food Service Director at 507.364.8163 or [email protected]

Ready for a fun summer filled with sports, games, and other activities?? Sign up for Le Center Summer Rec!

Who: Kids in grades K-6 (2016-2017 school yr.)When: 9:00 – 11:45 AM Monday – Thursday from June 6 – June 30 and July 1, and July 11 – July 21 Cost: $50 per child (checks payable to TCU Community Ed) - Register online at www.tcu2905.us $25 per Friday Field Trip (need-based scholarships available)Where: Le Center Middle School Commons Area (Drop off at parking lot doors)

What Will We Do?? *Friday Field Trips with TCU KidZone *Track and Field Day *Treat Tuesdays *Baseball Cookout *Arts and Crafts *Movie Day *And Much More!

Interested? Register online or bring the registration form on page 34 the first day of Summer Rec to get registered!*Questions: Please contact Aaron Dwyer by email at [email protected]**Additional information (including a specific calendar of activities) will be sent out during the first week of Summer Rec.


Montgomery Library Summer Reading Program “Ready, Set...Read!”

June 6th until July 30th

Pre-k through young adult readersReading incentive prizes will be awarded.

Mon., June 6 – Registration begins at 10 AMTues., June 7 – Yoga Story time with Julia Lee 10:30 AMSat., June 11 – Professor Marvel’s Magic Show 10:30 AMWed., June 15 – Gator Alley: Ventriloquism, illusions, music 10:30 AMMon., June 20 – Minnesota Olympians with Patrick Mader 2:00 PMThurs., June 23 – Peter Johnson & the LumpaWorld Challenge 10:30 AMMon., June 27 – Minnesota Half Pint Horse Foundation 10:30 AMThurs., July 7 – Preschool Pajama Party Story TimeThurs., July 14 – CRAFT DAY! 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMTues., July 19 – Brian the Storyteller 10:30 AMSat. July 30 – Exercises for the Mind and Body 9:30 AM- Noon

Lonsdale Public Library Summer Reading Program 2016Friday, June 10 – Saturday, July 23

All ages (0-18) can register at the library for our summer reading program. For every 15 minutes that you read or are read to, mark your reading log. For every 10 circles, get a prize! (Special teen prizes available.) All kids and teens who finish all five prize levels will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. All book logs must be returned by noon on July 23rd in order to enter drawing.

EventsFriday, June 10, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Pizza party/track & field dayWednesday, June 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM : Remarkable ReptilesCraft sessions every Wednesday at 2:00 Other events to be announced

Follow us at our website and on Facebook for more information and any schedule changes or additions.

Lonsdale Public Library 1006 Birch St. NELonsdale, MN 55046507.744.3977Lonsdale.lib.mn.us

Le Center Library Summer Reading

Program “Ready, Set...Read!”

June 6th until July 30th

Fri., June 17Gator Alley 1:30 PMFri., June 24 Half Pint Horses 2:00 PMThurs., July 7 Peter Johnson Lumpa WorldMon., July 18 Mike Prestby’s Magic show 1:30 PM

The library will have weekly activities and crafts throughout the summer as well.

April 19 at 3:00pm Le Center Library will have

Roadshow Antiques at the Library.

Summer Library Programs


Community Page

August 18-21, 2016

August 12, 13 & 14

Local Farmers’ Markets

Montgomery Thursdays 3 – 5 PMbetween Frandsen Bank and Pizzeria 201

LeCenter Wednesdays 4 – 7 PMHwy 99 by Home Plate

LonsdaleDates: Thursdays, May - SeptemberTime: 4:30 – 7:00 PMLocation: Trondjhem Lutheran Church

Choose the

Head Startoption

A FREE comprehensiveearly childhood program for low-income familiesIn Le Sueur County call: (507) 357-4246

Minnesota Valley Action Council(507) 345-MVAC • (800) 767-7139 • www.mnvac.org

Lonsdale Community Activities

May 7• City-wide Garage & Side-

walk sale• Dad’s Belgian Waffle

Breakfast

August 2• Lonsdale Nite to Unite

August 12 & 13• Community Days

August 14• Semi Tractor/Truck Pull

SAVE THE DATE2nd Annual TCU Wrestling

July 9, 2016Montgomery National

Golf Course

Golf Tournament

Individual Hole Sponsors4Some’sHole Sponsor & 4Some Combo

www.tcuyouthwrestling.com

Questions contactTrevor Houn 612-799-1026Marsha Franek 612-756-2986

Dinner Silent Auction


Summer 2016Registration Form

BAD WEATHERIf schools are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies, Community Education classes will also be canceled or postponed. Closing information will be announced on local radio and the Community Ed. voicemail or visit our website.

REFUND POLICYRefunds must be requested no later than 4:00 PM two working days prior to the first day of class. A processing fee may be deducted if refund is made at the participant’s request. No refunds will be issued for a class with a set minimum, if tickets were purchased, clothing or materials ordered or for a class with a registration of $5 or less.

DISCLAIMERBy registering for classes, trips or events, you agree to hold Tri-City United Community Education, school district 2905 and staff harmless for any injuries. I/we release the Tri-City United Schools and the volunteer coaches /teachers from any claims of injuries sustained while participating in any program. I/we understand that there is no insurance coverage for the participants/players and coaches, and that any insurance coverage or medical expenses will be my/our responsibility. I/we also certify that our child is medically fit to participate in this class/program.Participants’ Publicity Acknowledgement: Community Education reserves the right to utilize photos and the names of participants for publicity purposes and email addresses for our own marketing purposes. Participants desiring the name, photograph or email not be used must notify Community Education in writing at the time of registration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTTri-City United Community Education programs provide equal opportunity for education and employment. We affirm that we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origins or status in regard to course offerings, participation, instruction or access to facilities.

BULLYING POLICYCommunity Education is subject to the Tri-City United anti-bullying policy. All school age participants in activities and classes must abide by this policy at all times.

Student Name: _______________________ Gender: M F Birth date: ___________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________________ State: _________ ZIP: ____________

Email: ______________________Home Phone: ____________ Cell Phone: __________

State reporting requires Communtiy Edu. to report participant ages(circle one):

0-5 6-18 19-54 55+

For participants 18 years or younger:

Parent Name:_________________________ I am willing to coach (if applicable): Yes No

School: ____________________________ Gender: M F Grade:_______________

Class Title Session/Date/Time T-Shirt Size(if applicable)

Fee

Total Fee: $______________Confirmations are sent by email if you have provided us with an email address on your registration form. Otherwise assume your class will be held at the time and place indicated unless you are notified of any changes. We accept cash, check, Visa, Discover and Mastercard. Make checks payable to TCU Community Edu.

Credit Card Number: __________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________

Signature: __________________________________________________________

I have read the policies and procedures and agree to all terms (circle one): Yes No

Ways to Register

1. Register online at: www.tcu2905.us

2. Register over the phone by calling 507.364.8107

3. Register by mail

4. In person at any of our 3 locations below:

TCU Lonsdale Elementary1000 Idaho St SW

Lonsdale, MN 55046

TCU Montgomery PreK-8101 2nd St NE, Suite 1Montgomery, MN 56059

TCU Le Center Primary Building

150 W Tyrone StLe Center, MN 56057

Darian Hunt Randy Hunt

House of Insurance Agency, Inc.Le Center Montgomery

507-357-2221 507-364-5511

www.houseofinsuranceagency.com

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PAIDMontgomery, MN 56069

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TCU Community Education101 2nd St. N.E., Suite 2Montgomery, MN 56069

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