Westonka Community Education and Services

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen is at roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public school in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us. This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend. Time Section 9:00-10:00am #9501-B24S 9:20-10:20am #9501-C24S 9:40-10:40am #9501-D24S 10:00-11:00am #9501-E24S 10:20-11:20am #9501-F24S 10:40-11:40am #9501-G24S 11:00-12:00pm #9501-H24S 11:20-12:20pm #9501-I24S 11:40-12:40pm #9501-J24S 12:00-1:00pm #9501-K24S 12:40-1:40pm #9501-L24S 1:00-2:00pm #9501-M24S 1:20-2:20pm #9501-N24S 1:40-2:40pm #9501-O24S 2:00-3:00pm #9501-P24S 2:20-3:20pm #9501-Q24S 2:40-3:00pm #9501-R24S 3:00-4:00pm #9501-S24S

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen is at roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public school in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us. This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend. Time Section 8:40-9:40am #9501K-A24S 9:00-10:00am #9501K-B24S 9:20-10:20am #9501K-C24S 9:40-10:40am #9501K-D24S 10:00-11:00am #9501K-E24S 10:20-11:20am #9501K-F24S 10:40-11:40am #9501K-G24S 11:00-12:00pm #9501K-H24S 11:20-12:20pm #9501K-I24S 11:40-12:40pm #9501K-J24S 12:00-1:00pm #9501K-K24S 12:40-1:40pm #9501K-L24S 1:00-2:00pm #9501K-M24S 1:20-2:20pm #9501K-N24S 1:40-2:40pm #9501K-O24S 2:00-3:00pm #9501K-P24S 2:20-3:20pm #9501K-Q24S 2:40-3:00pm #9501K-R24S 3:00-4:00pm #9501K-S24S

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen is at roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public school in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us. This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend. Time Section 9:00-10:00am #9502-B24S 9:20-10:20am #9502-C24S 9:40-10:40am #9502-D24S 10:00-11:00am #9502-E24S 10:20-11:20am #9502-F24S 10:40-11:40am #9502-G24S 11:00-12:00pm #9502-H24S 11:20-12:20pm #9502-I24S 11:40-12:40pm #9502-J24S 12:00-1:00pm #9502-K24S 12:40-1:40pm #9502-L24S 1:00-2:00pm #9502-M24S 1:20-2:20pm #9502-N24S 1:40-2:40pm #9502-O24S 2:00-3:00pm #9502-P24S 2:20-3:20pm #9502-Q24S 2:40-3:00pm #9502-R24S 3:00-4:00pm #9502-S24S

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen at is roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public schools in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us) This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend Time Section 12:20-1:20pm #9503-A24S 12:40-1:40 pm #9503-B24S 1:00-2:00 pm #9503-C24S 1:20-2:20 pm #9503-D24S 1:40-2:20 pm #9503-E24S 2:00-3:00 pm #9503-F24S 2:20-3:20 pm #9503-G24S 2:40-3:40 pm #9503-H24S 3:00-3:20 pm #9503-I24S 3:20-4:20 pm #9503-J24S

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen at is roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public schools in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us) This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend Time Section 12:20-1:20pm #9505-A24S 12:40-1:40 pm #9505-B24S 1:00-2:00 pm #9505-C24S 1:20-2:20 pm #9505-D24S 1:40-2:20 pm #9505-E24S 2:00-3:00 pm #9505-F24S 2:20-3:20 pm #9505-G24S 2:40-3:40 pm #9505-H24S 3:00-3:20 pm #9505-I24S 3:20-4:20 pm #9505-J24S

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen at is roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public schools in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us) This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend Time Section 8:40-9:40 am #9504-A24S 9:00-10:00 am #9504-B24S 9:20-10:20 am #9504-C24S 9:40- 10:40 am #9504-D24S 10:00- 11:00 am #9504-E24S 10:20- 11:20 am #9504-F24S 10:40-11:40am #9504-G24S 11:00- 11:20 am #9504-H24S 11:20- 12:20 pm #9504-I24S 11:40 - 12:40 pm #9504-J24S

Early Childhood Screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 3-5 years. The best age to screen at is roughly 3 years 6 months. Its purpose is to affirm a child's development and identify any early needs for educational assistance or community resources. It is a snapshot of your child on that particular day and time, not a predictor of future success. It is also a state requirement in order to attend Kindergarten at a public schools in the state of Minnesota. (However, you can choose to be a conscientious objector. To do this, we ask that you contact the Program Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us) This free screening includes a review of all growth and development, immunizations, hearing and vision. Appointments should take approximately one hour to complete and are held at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista in the lower level of the building. Enter on the east side of the building. We ask that you take the following measures prior to your child's screening appointment: Complete all the necessary paperwork prior to the appointment and bring a copy of your child's immunizations record to the appointment. Parents should attend with the child. However, we ask that no siblings attend Time Section 8:40-9:40 am #9506-A24S 9:00-10:00 am #9506-B24S 9:20-10:20 am #9506-C24S 9:40- 10:40 am #9506-D24S 10:00- 11:00 am #9506-E24S 10:20- 11:20 am #9506-F24S 10:40-11:40am #9506-G24S 11:00- 11:20 am #9506-H24S 11:20- 12:20 pm #9506-I24S 11:40 - 12:40 pm #9506-J24S

Engineering for Kids STEM Club Grades K - 3 Calling new and returning students! The Engineering for Kids STEM Club class introduces students to a new, hands-on lesson featuring STEM topics. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and peer collaboration. These life skills provide students with the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can success in almost anything. Session I Tuesdays, February 6 - 27 Hilltop Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-A24W $119 Thursdays, February 1 - February 29 (no class February 22) Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-B24W $119 1 Civil Engineering | Gingerbread House - Students are challenged to build a non-edible gingerbread house 2 Mechanical Engineering | Climbster - Students use gravity and friction in getting a paper climber to the top and bottom of an inclined plane 3 Aerospace Engineering | Foam Rocket - Students learn about the principles of flight with a foam rocket 4 Civil Engineering | Quicksand - Students learn about quicksand and make their own using non-Newtonian fluid Session II Tuesdays, April 2 - 23 Hilltop Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-C24W $119 Thursdays, April 4 - 25 Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-D24W $119 1 Marine Engineering | Diving Game - Students learn about buoyancy and pressure with their own diving game 2 Mechanical Engineering | Ding Dong Pizza Delivery - Students build their own pizza delivery system 3 Mechanical Engineering | Boomerang Can - Students learn how a boomerang works and make their own boomerang can 4 Chemical Engineering | Lava Lamp - Students learn about chemical reactions with a lava lamp Session III Tuesdays, April 30 - May 21 Hilltop Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-E24W $119 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursdays, May 2 - 23 Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-F24W $119 1 Marine Engineering | Aquascope - Students build an aquascope for a seek and find challenge 2 Mechanical Engineering | Wind Up Toy - Students learn how a wind up toy works and make their own toy 3 Civil Engineering | Rock, Paper, Scissors - Students are challenged to build a structure with rock, paper, and scissors 4 Aerospace Engineering | Bernoulli's Frog - Students learn about Bernoulli's principle with their own frog levitation toy

3D Printing: Build Your Own Robot Grades 4 - 8 3D Printing is here to stay! This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, and see their creations come to life. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing and use Tinkercad to design parts for their robots. By the end of the week, they will have two DC-powered robots - a sketchbot and a drive bot. Students must be comfortable with using a laptop and mouse to design their creations. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, July 22 - 25 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room #1632-A24S $209

3D Printing: Minecraft Creations Grades 4 - 8 3D Printing and Minecraft are two of the most exciting things around! This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, and see their creations come to life. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing. They will use Tinkercad to design basic Minecraft creations from scratch using the Engineering Design Process, and choose two to print in class to take home. To allow everyone to print their creations, items may have to be scaled down to allow printing during class times. Students must be comfortable with using a laptop and mouse to design their creations. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, July 29 - August 1 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room #1633-A24S $209

Drone Maker Engineering Camp Grades 4 - 8 The Drone Maker Engineering Camp is an engaging, hands-on experience that combines theory with practical application. Designed for beginners, students will work in teams of three and use special classroom drones to learn about drones, the principles of flight, and their real-world applications. Each day, students will engineer their drones to complete a new mission like package delivery, firefighting and medical missions. This camp is structured to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room #1634-A24S $209

Book Buddies Entering Preschool - Kindergarten In this class, we will discover some favorite classic books! We will ready, enjoy fun activities centered around our stories, and create art inspired by each book. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, June 17 - 27 (no class Wednesday, June 19) 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1638-A24S $89

Funshine Sunshine Entering Preschool - Kindergarten Minnesota summers are the BEST! Let’s celebrate together as we enjoy fun, summer themed art projects, activities, exploring the outdoors, and much more! New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, July 8 - 18 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1639-A24S $99

Flower Hour with Megan Sterne | Mother's Day Ages 11- Adult (ages 10 and under with registered Adult) Make and take a beautiful Mother's Day bouquet for that special person! Made especially by you! Thursday, May 9 Westonka Activity Center Conference Room 6:00 - 7:00 pm #7582-A24W $33 (Bring your own vase - no larger than a Mason quart jar; flowers and all other supplies provided) #7582-B24W $39 (Vase, flowers, and other supplies included)

Flower Hour with Megan Sterne | Sunshine and Summertime Ages 11 - Adult (ages 10 and under with registered Adult) Time for some sunshine! Learn how to create a seasonal outdoor planter pot just in time for Summer! Create for yourself, a friend or family member! Let's spread some sunshine! Please bring a pair of garden gloves and any small garden tools to help with planting. Wednesday, May 22 Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room 6:00 - 7:00 pm #7583-A24W $52 (Includes 10-12 inch planter pot in neutral color, Summer plants and soil)

GMS Band Camp Entering Grades 6 & 7 These camps are for students who want to get a head start for the upcoming school year. Students in the advanced group will have the opportunity to continue their progress on their chosen instrument in the same type of small and large groups. A concert will be held on Friday morning for family and friends. Grades 6 & 7 (Advanced) Monday - Friday, August 12 - 16 9:00 am - 12 noon Grandview Middle School | Band Room #5811-A24S $85