West Fargo Kid-Ventures

September 2014 West Fargo Kid-Ventures A catalog for WFPS families looking for information on community organizations and activities. This catalog is a cooperative venture with WFPS and many metro area agencies. Inclusion in this publication does not constitute School District endorsement of agencies, programs, products or services. West Fargo Public Schools 207 Main Avenue W, West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 356-2000 http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/district/kidventures/

Making plans for your child s afterschool activities? 4-H Pledge: I pledge My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living. For My club, my community My country, and my world. 4-H Motto: To Make the Best Better 4-H Colors: Green symbolic of living and growing things White symbolic of purity and character 4-H Emblem: The green four-leaf clover has a white H on each leaf to represent one of the four H s HEAD, HEART, HANDS AND HEALTH. Join 4-H Today! Research shows that 4-H helps young people excel beyond their peers. The Cloverbud program is designed for up to three years of a child s life (ages 5, 6, and 7). The 4-H program is designed for up to 11 years of a child s life (ages 8 to 18). 4-H gives kids a chance to learn NEW things, develop NEW skills, travel to NEW places, }experience NEW situations, make NEW friends, and have lots and lots of FUN! Local clubs meet once a month for one to two hours on weekend days/week nights. $10/family to join* + club dues ($5-10) *financial aid available 4-H is a network of families that grow great kids! Contact us: Monique Snelgrove, Extension Agent 4-H/Youth Development Monique.Snelgrove@ndsu.edu 701-241-5882

Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir The Lake Agassiz Girls Choir and Red River Boy Choir have joined together to form the Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir F-M Youth Choir Offers youth K-12 the opportunity to sing together in mixed (treble), mixed voice, and girls only choirs. Providing beginning, intermediate and advanced skills training. New classes starting in September!! Visit our website at FMyouthchoir.org Or email us at fmyouthchoir@gmail.com

Calling ALL GIRLS grades 3-7 interested in Math and Science! NDSU s Society of Women Engineers has exciting activities planned for this year s sessions of TechGYRLS! TechGYRLS is a 10-week after-school program offered once a week, led by female NDSU students in engineering majors. It is designed to provide real-life applications of engineering principles, get girls interested in engineering, and most importantly show them how to HAVE FUN with learning! Grades 3 and 4 are on Mondays from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. Grades 5, 6, and 7 are on Tuesdays from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. Cost is $50 for 10 weeks and includes a snack at every session! To register, please visit http://www.ndsu.edu/cea/k_12_outreach/ and click on TechGYRLS. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jordyn.T.Johnson@my.ndsu.edu. Registration is open until Sunday, September 7 th. Sessions begin the following Monday, September 8 th and Tuesday, September 9 th. Youth Journeys A day filled with activities and support for young people, ages 6 to 18, who have had someone they love die. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Portions of day includes parent/guardian participation. Registration required by Sept. 29. Location: 1701 38th St. S., Fargo To register: Call (701) 356-1500 www.hrrv.org FM GATORS SWIM TEAM A Program of the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties The Gator Swim Team is a competitive swim program that has been a part of the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties for over 50 years. > Various Practice Locations & Times > Experienced Coaching Staff > Work Your Way to YMCA Nationals > Beginners to Skilled Competitive Swimmers With the FM Gators, you are always a part of the team and participate in meets! Fall Short Course Session 1 Begins: OCTOBER 6 For more information or to register, visit us online at fmgators.com, at either Y Member Services Desk, or by calling 701.293.9622. Questions? Contact Head Coach Talia Butery at 701.364.4151.

YMCA OF CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES Youth Basketball League Grades 2-5 EVERYONE PLAYS! EVERYONE HAS FUN! The YMCA Youth Basketball program encourages friendship, teamwork and fun! This program is possible through generous support of volunteer youth coaches. League formats include: Boys/Girls Grades 2 & 3 - Non-Scoring Official timed games with official rules while no score is kept. Each grade has its own division. Practices are one night a week for one hour and games are on Saturday mornings. Boys/Girls Grades 4 & 5 - Scoring Official timed games with an official score being kept. Practices are one night a week for one hour and games are on Saturday mornings. Fall Season November 15 December 20 YMCA Members: $50.00 (Five Games) Practice starts the week of November 3. * No Games Nov. 29 Non-Members: $60.00 *Coaches will contact parents with practice schedule prior to this date. Registration Dates: August 1 October 12 *After this date, players will be placed on a waiting list. You will only be called if there are openings. *We can not guarantee that the child will be placed with their school mates. *There is a $10.00 late fee for any registrations after October 12 *Please visit ww.ymcacassclay.org/youthbball for schedules, practice times, and any other important updates. (Dates are subject to change.) How to Register: Mail in registration form along with payment to YMCA, 400 1 Ave S, Fargo ND 58103. For more information please call Carrie Jaenicke 701-364-4116. *Payment must be sent with the registration form. For frequently asked questions go to www.ymcacassclay.org/forms. YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION FORM Payment must accompany this form Player s Name Gender Birth Date Address City ST ZIP School Attending **If Home School or Private school please put school closest to you. Grade Jersey size YM YL AS AM AL (sizes are unisex) Email (We will be sending important information and updates to this address) Fall League participants will not receive a second winter league jersey. Home Phone: Father s/guardian s Name Work Phone Mother s/guardian s Name Work Phone We strive to honor special requests including teammates and coaches, however we are not always able to meet all requests. BE A VOLUNTEER COACH! We need volunteer coaches at the YMCA. You can coach your child s team. Please fill out all information below. **All volunteer coaches will have background checks annually. YES, I will be a: Coach Assistant Coach Referee Volunteer s Name Birth Date Address City ST ZIP Phone Number E-mail

2800 Main Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 Ph. 701-365-8868 www.tntkidsfitness.org Where Kids Are Always First! Like Us On Follow Us On All of TNT s programs are designed to nurture and enhance each child s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs. We understand that each individuals learning curve is unique and we strive to ensure that every student is feeling successful yet challenged in their class. Fall I Session Dates: August 25 - October 18 *No Classes September 1 Fall II registration begins October 6 Upcoming Open Gyms: September 5 - Back To School Open Gym Time: 7:00-8:30pm Ages: 5-14* Cost: $10/Child, $5/Additional Siblings *All children attending must have a parent/ guardian signed waiver form Upcoming School s Out Day Camps: October 8 October 16 October 17 *Students must be registered 1 week prior to camp date! Xtreme Cheer Team Learn how to tumble, chant, jump, and dance! Cheerleading is a great way to improve confidence and learn teamwork. Must be advanced beginner level & be evaluated to join. Contact Nikki at nikki@tntkidsfitness.org for more information. Scan to receive more information about TNT programs!

TIGER 1 ST GRADE WOLF 2 ND GRADE BEAR 3 RD GRADE WEBELOS 4 TH & 5 TH GRADE Registration Fees are only $8.00 for the remainder of the year (through December) Boy s Life Magazine subscriptions are only $1.00 a month (a great magazine)! Some Cub Scout Packs may have extra fees for dues and handbooks. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. WHERE TO SIGN UP FOR CUB SCOUTS (by school): School (Pack) Aurora (pack 246) Eastwood (Pack 228) Freedom/Osgood (Pack 279) South/LE Berger (Pack 232) Westside (Pack 234) ICE CREAM SOCIAL + Horace (Pack 274) Harwood (Pack 230) Signup Location Aurora Elementary School Eastwood Elementary School Freedom Elementary School West Fargo VFW (308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND) Westside Elementary (commons) CLIMBING TOWER Horace Elementary School Zion Lutheran Church (2933 171st Ave SE Harwood, ND) Date & Time Contact Phone Email Thursday, Sept 18 th Any time between 5:30-7:30 PM Monday, Sept 8 th 5:30-6:30 PM Thursday, Sept. 18 th 7:00 8:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 16 th Any time between 6:30 8:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 16 th Any time between 6:30 8:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 2 nd Any time between 5:30-7:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 9 th 7:00 8:00 PM Rob Sailer C:(701) 492-6212 10sandxs@gmail.com Joe Connors Gary Beeter Jeff Salmonson Chris Peterson Rob Otterson Joe Davenport C: (701)238-8204 ouzostamps@yahoo.com C: (701) 356-0060 gbeeter@icsgf.com C: (701) 793-6706 jeffdude1313@gmail.com C: (701) 212-2623 Check out Scouting in the F/M Area on our Facebook page! Go to facebook.com/northernskydistrict or scan this QR Code chris@thepetersonhouse.net C: (701) 799-2432 Robotterson@gmail.com C: (701-297-2876) gottodo1@gmail.com The Purposes of Cub Scouting Character Development, Good Citizenship, Spiritual Growth, Sportsmanship & Fitness, Family Understanding, Respectful Relationships, Personal Achievement, Friendly Service, Fun & Adventure, and Preparation for Boy Scouts

2014-15 West Fargo School Calendar August 11 Registration @ Lodoen & Osgood Kindergarten Centers (11:00 AM 7:00 PM) Registration @ Aurora, Berger, Eastwood, Freedom, Harwood, Horace, South, & Westside Elementary (11:00 AM 7:00 PM) Registration for Independence Elementary @ Freedom Elementary (11:00 AM 7:00 PM) Registration @ Cheney and Liberty (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) August 12 Registration @ Lodoen & Osgood Kindergarten Centers (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) Registration @ Aurora, Berger, Eastwood, Freedom, Harwood, Horace, South, & Westside Elementary (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) Registration for Independence Elementary @ Freedom Elementary (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) Registration @ Cheney and Liberty Middle School (11:00 AM 7:00 PM) Registration @ West Fargo High School (8:00 AM 4:30 PM) Registration @ Sheyenne High School (10:00 AM 7:00 PM) Registration @ West Fargo Community High School (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) August 13 Registration @ Cheney and Liberty Middle School (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) Registration @ Sheyenne High School (7:00 AM 4:00 PM) Registration @ West Fargo High School 11:00 AM 7:00 PM) Registration @ West Fargo Community High School (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) August 14 Registration @ West Fargo High School (8:00 AM 4:30 PM) Registration @ West Fargo Community High School (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) August 21 Back to School Night @ Sheyenne High School (5:30 PM 7:00 PM) Back to School Night @ West Fargo High School (5:00 PM 6:30 PM) Back to School Night @ Aurora, Berger, Eastwood, Freedom, Harwood, Horace, Independence, South, & Westside Elementary (4:30 PM 5:30 PM) Back to School Night for Osgood 1 st Graders (4:30 5:30 PM) August 25 School Begins > Grades 1-12 Back to School Night @ Community High School (5:30 PM 7:30 PM) August 27 School Begins > Kindergarten August 28 Back to School Night @ Cheney Middle School (5:00 PM 8:30 PM) September 1 No School Labor Day September 10 Two Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) September 18 Back to School Night @ Osgood Kindergarten Center (6:30 PM 7:15 PM / 7:15 PM 8:00 PM) Back to School Night @ Lodoen Kindergarten Center (6:30 PM 7:15 PM) September 24 Two Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) October 8 No School October 9 P/T Conferences @ Liberty and Cheney (4:30 PM 8:15 PM) October 13 P/T Conferences @ Community High School (5:30 PM 7:30 PM) P/T Conferences @ Aurora, Berger, Eastwood, Freedom, Harwood, Horace, Independence, South, & Westside Elementary (4:00 PM - 7:45 PM) October 14 P/T Conferences @ Liberty and Cheney (4:30 PM 8:15 PM) P/T Conferences @ Aurora, Berger, Eastwood, Freedom, Harwood, Horace, Independence, South, & Westside Elementary (4:00 PM - 7:45 PM) October 16 & 17 No School October 22 Two Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) November 3 P/T Conferences @ WFHS (4:15 PM 8:00 PM) Sheyenne (Time TBD) November 6 P/T Conferences @ WFHS (4:15 PM 8:00 PM) Sheyenne (Time TBD) November 11 No School Veteran s Day Observance November 12 Two Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) November 26-28 No School Thanksgiving Break December 8 P/T Conferences @ Community High School (5:30 PM 7:30 PM) December 10 No School December 23 Last School Day Prior to Winter Vacation December 24 January 2 No School Winter Vacation January 5 School resumes after Winter Vacation January 14 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) January 19 No School January 28 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) February 9 P/T Conferences @ Community High School (5:30 PM 7:30 PM) February 10 P/T Conferences @ Liberty and Cheney (4:30 PM 8:15 PM) February 11 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) February 16 No School Presidents Day February 17 P/T Conferences @ Liberty and Cheney (4:30 PM 8:15 PM) February 19 P/T Conferences @ WFHS (4:15 PM 8:00 PM) Sheyenne (Time TBD) February 23 P/T Conferences @ WFHS (4:15 PM 8:00 PM) Sheyenne (Time TBD) February 25 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) March 11 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) March 12 No School Storm Make Up Day #2 March 13 No School March 25 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) April 1 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) April 3 No School April 6 No School - Storm Make Up Day #1 April 13 P/T Conferences @ Community High School (5:30 PM 7:30 PM) April 15 One Hour Late Start (Grades 6-12) May 25 No School - Memorial Day May 28 Last Day of School May 29 Grading Day Storm Make Up Day #3 May 31 West Fargo High School Graduation (2:00 PM) Scheel s Arena

EDUCATION THAT WORKS WHAT IS EDUCATION THAT WORKS? The superintendents of our schools from FARGO, MOORHEAD and WEST FARGO are collaborating and working with UNITED WAY of Cass-Clay and the Greater Fargo Moorhead ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to enhance K-12 curriculum with project-based learning that includes a stronger focus on 21st Century Skills and measuring the 4 Cs COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY. assist students in creating digital projects. Students choose from a variety of 2-day experiences developed and facilitated WHAT by local ARE businesses. 21ST CENTURY SKILLS? THESE ARE THE 4 C S: C COMMUNICATION Sharing thoughts, questions, ideas & solutions C COLLABORATION Working together to reach a goal. Putting talent, expertise, and smarts to work C CRITICAL THINKING Looking at problems in a new way and linking learning across subjects & disciplines C CREATIVITY Trying new approaches to get things done equals innovation & invention TODAY S STUDENTS ARE TOMORROW S WORKFORCE As someone looking to recruit and hire successful employees, I support this initiative 100%. While it is important for a new employee to have knowledge, they also need to know how to interact well. COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, and project teamwork are necessary skill sets for a successful employee. - Tina Amerman, Human Resources Director Doosan-Bobcat Company Learn more at www.educationthatworksndmn.org and watch our NEW Education that Works video!

FREE T-shirt to the First 200 Kids 9 th Annual Honkin Haulin Hands on Trucks Sunday, September 21st 1:00-3:00pm Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo Get up close and personal to check out over 25 big trucks, tractors & construction equipment Receive your own driver s license Hard hats while supplies last Sponsored by: Register by September 5 to get $5 off each booth space! September 20 th 7:00am-1:00pm Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave E $1/person 17 & Under Free Items for Sale: Crafts, antiques, collectibles, closeout items and garage sale items. Booth Space - $35 Autumn Pumpkin Party Sunday, October 12th 1:00-3:00pm Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave E Pumpkin Painting (Pumpkins available for $4 each.) Fall Arts & Crafts In atable Games Refreshments Build a Scarecrow Corner (We will provide the straw & twine for scarecrow making. You bring clothes & accessories.) For more information contact 433-5360 or visit wfparks.org