Monticello Community Education

CUPCAKES IN A JAR are a fun make-ahead dessert made with layers of cake, frosting, fruit filling, sprinkles and more. You will use your creativity to make up your own beautifully layered jars with all the flavors of cake, frosting and other fillings that you enjoy. They’re deliciously simple and perfect for any party or celebration. Come enjoy this creative cooking time with friends!!

CGC is a ten-skill training program, that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. August 13th, 12pm – 1pm CST Online through Zoom, you will get an email with the information and link. You have the option of attending the live class but will also get the recording to watch at another time.

Are you ready to be surrounded by chocolate treats, chocolate themed science activities and a literary biography that revolve around chocolate? In this four day course you will participate in a book study about Milton Hershey that will give students the opportunity to take events from the story and explore them in cooking lessons, science experiments and art projects. We will also explore the history of the cacao bean, take a virtual field to Hershey PA, sample chocolate foods and so much more! Week 2- AM Gr. 2-5 PM Gr. 5-8

Seniors who are applying to selective colleges, private colleges or specialized programs or scholarships will need to write an essay (or multiple essays). Seniors who delay this task until closer to application due dates often find this process rushed and stressful, undermining the quality of their essays—and their application. This session will teach the essential elements of the college essay and how to approach a variety of common essay prompts. Through fun brainstorming activities, students will walk out of the session motivated to continue working on their essay drafts before the start of their busy senior year. Target Audience: Rising seniors motivated to get a head start on their college applications and essays. Instructor: Shelly Hughes is a licensed School Counselor in the state of MN, holding a master's degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of MN. In her career spanning over 25 years, Shelly has worked in higher education, private and secondary settings, providing guidance to students with academic, college and career planning. Ms. Hughes has specialized interest and experience in supporting students with mental health concerns, disabilities and executive function challenges and understands how these factors impact post-secondary planning. The mother of three teens/young adults, Ms. Hughes has navigated the high school/college years from the perspective of a parent as well as an educator.

Come join us and learn how to create your own comic strip! We will learn how to design characters, take a closer look at facial expressions, and create your own comics! Inspiration will be taken from famous cartoon comic strips like Peanuts, Mutts, and Calvin & Hobbes.

Seniors planning to apply to multiple colleges, especially if their list includes private or selective colleges, will likely use a program called Common App. This session will walk students through the program and terminology so they can be confident they are making the correct selections. Students will learn to use Common App tools to research college application options and deadlines and begin building their personal application-planning timeline. During this session, students will create their Common App accounts and should bring a charged laptop (or Chromebook) along with a list of potential colleges. (Note: Students are not expected to have a finalized list of college options, nor will they be submitting any applications during this session). Target Audience: Rising Seniors who intend to apply to multiple colleges. Instructor: Shelly Hughes is a licensed School Counselor in the state of MN, holding a master's degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of MN. In her career spanning over 25 years, Shelly has worked in higher education, private and secondary settings, providing guidance to students with academic, college and career planning. Ms. Hughes has specialized interest and experience in supporting students with mental health concerns, disabilities and executive function challenges and understands how these factors impact post-secondary planning. The mother of three teens/young adults, Ms. Hughes has navigated the high school/college years from the perspective of a parent as well as an educator.

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your own social media content? Do you have a business, product or service, but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? Well in this beginner class, you’ll learn helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. You’ll never have to worry about freezing up in front of a camera, all thanks to the helpful skills you’ll be taking with you once your class is complete. We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today! Benefits to the Student: Students will leave the class with confidence on how to effectively create social media content for their specific audience, tips for filming a video and more! They will understand key terms, and leave with action items to create successful social media posts without panicking. August 20th, 12pm – 1pm CST Online through Zoom, you will get an email with the information and link. You have the option of attending the live class but will also get the recording to watch at another time.

Marrant! Divertido! 好玩! Spaß! That's how you say "Fun!" in many languages! This course will expose students to many different cultures including learning traditions, popular activities, entertainment, and most importantly food! Students will get to create/ sample food items that represent each culture. Don't miss out on a busy and exciting week "traveling" around the world! Week 1- AM 2-5 PM 5-8 Week 2- AM 5-8 PM 2-5

Magic Adventures is the school age child care program of the Monticello School District. The program provides before and after school care at all elementary schools as well as summer care. **Please note - There is a waiting list for School Year 2023-2024. Email Andrea if you'd like to be added to the waiting list (andrea.greenwald@monticello.k12.mn.us). Priority registration for currently enrolled families takes place between February 5-12, 2024. This registration period opens both summer and school year 24-25 enrollment. Registration for the public/new families begins on March 6, 2024 online @ 8 AM. This registration period opens both summer and school year 24-25 enrollment. A waiting list has begun for Summer 24, register for a contract to be added to the waiting list. Summer 2024 Rates (WAITING LIST) $35 Full Time Care Monday - Friday $40 Part Time 2-4 Days (same days week to week) $44 Pick Your Days (submit monthly calendar by the 20th of each month prior) School Year 2024-2025 Rates Before School Rates After School Rates EEC Only Preschool Wrap-Around Care* Full Time Mon - Fri $7.00/day Full Time Mon - Fri $14/day Pre-K Full Day 8 AM – 2 PM - $28/day Part Time 1-4 days per week - $8/day Part Time 1-4 days per week - $15/day Half Day 8 - 11:40 AM OR 10:30 AM - 2 PM $19/day Pick Your Days $8/day Pick Your Days $15/day *Wrap-around childcare option for part time Monti Magic Preschool students *Special Rates* Non School Days - $40 per day | Early Release Days - $19 per day Non-refundable registration fee of $30/child or $45/family when your contract is accepted.

Magic Adventures is the school age child care program of the Monticello School District. The program provides before and after school care at all elementary schools as well as summer care. **Please note - There is a waiting list for School Year 2023-2024. Email Andrea if you'd like to be added to the waiting list (andrea.greenwald@monticello.k12.mn.us). Priority registration for currently enrolled families takes place between February 5-12, 2024. This registration period opens both summer and school year 24-25 enrollment. Registration for the public/new families begins on March 6, 2024 online @ 8 AM. This registration period opens both summer and school year 24-25 enrollment. A waiting list has begun for Summer 24, register for a contract to be added to the waiting list. Summer 2024 Rates (WAITING LIST) $35 Full Time Care Monday - Friday $40 Part Time 2-4 Days (same days week to week) $44 Pick Your Days (submit monthly calendar by the 20th of each month prior) School Year 2024-2025 Rates Before School Rates After School Rates EEC Only Preschool Wrap-Around Care* Full Time Mon - Fri $7.00/day Full Time Mon - Fri $14/day Pre-K Full Day 8 AM – 2 PM - $28/day Part Time 1-4 days per week - $8/day Part Time 1-4 days per week - $15/day Half Day 8 - 11:40 AM OR 10:30 AM - 2 PM $19/day Pick Your Days $8/day Pick Your Days $15/day *Wrap-around childcare option for part time Monti Magic Preschool students *Special Rates* Non School Days - $40 per day | Early Release Days - $19 per day Non-refundable registration fee of $30/child or $45/family when your contract is accepted.

Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking and reasoning, CAN improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We’ll discuss which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information and reducing stress. You will learn simple, easy to implement strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert. This class is online via zoom. You will get a email a couple days before class with a link and information.