Viking Village - Moorhead Area Public Schools

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Summer 2009
Dear Families,
An online version of KIDsource is on the school district’s Web site at www.moorhead.k12.mn.us. Under News and
Recognition in the top menu, choose “Newsletters and Publications.” From there, select the communications/publications folder. The KIDsource folder will be inside.
KIDsource is distributed to all elementary students in Moorhead. Copies of KIDsource are available in the Horizon
main office each month for your middle school student to pick up if interested.
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Moorhead Library
2009 Summer Reading Program
All programs are on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
unless noted.
June 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
Pet Show and Parade
June 3
KariJo Hanson
“Norwegian Stories & Crafts”
June 10
“Paper Airplane Competition”
June 17
John Peterson
“Appalachian Music & Storytelling”
June 24
Maren Hinderlie (Nordic Culture Clubs)
“Saami (Lapland) & Finnish Stories”
July 8
July 1
Hornbacher’s
Bonnie Thompson
“Rainbow Fish Puppet Show” “My Cookie’s a Monster!”
Summer Hours:
Monday
9-9
Tuesday
9-9
Wednesday 9 - 9
Thursday 9 - 9
Friday
9 - 5:30
Saturday 9 - 5:30
Sunday
closed
July 8 @ 3 p.m.
Gooseberry Park Players
“The Pinafore Pirates”
July 15
Marlys Cornelius
“Skydiving”
Th., July 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
Magician Jeffrey Salveson
“Magic Show”
July 22
Moorhead Library
A branch of Lake Agassiz Michael J. Beyer (ATA Academy)
Regional Library
“Taekwondo and Self-Defense”
(218) 233-7594
mhreference@larl.org
www.larl.org
July 29
“Chalk it Up!”
Sidewalk Decorating
July 2009
MSUM proudly announces the tenth annual College
for Kids program to be held in July of 2009 on the
MSUM campus.
Session Dates: July 13-16 and /or July 20-23
College For Kids makes learning an adventure for kids ages
8-14. class choices include:
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MSUM Continuing Studies
Phone: 218.477.5862
E-mail: contstdy@mnstate.edu
Or visit our web site
at www.mnstate.edu/
collegeforkids
Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator and employer and is a
member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
SAI: The Summer Algebra
Institute for Kids
We make algebra FUN for elementary students.
What is SAI: The Summer Algebra Institute?
‡ A week-long, half-day math enrichment program
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July 27-31, 2009
Session One............................................. 9 a.m. to 12 noon
(students entering 5th and 6th grade in Fall of 2009)
Session Two ............................................................. 1-4 p.m.
(students entering 3rd and 4th grade in Fall of 2009)
Co-sponsored by MSU Moorhead and
SAI: The Summer Algebra Institute for Kids
For more information, please call 218. 477.5862
Or E-mail us at contstdy@mnstate.edu
Or visit the SAI Web site at WWW.AlgebraForKids.com
Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal
opportunity educator and employer and is a member of
the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
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to the pool
to baseball
to the movies
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Unlimited Rides June 1- August 31
Valid on Moorhead & Fargo MAT buses
Available to Youth (Age K-12)
Sold at GTC
Moorhead Horizon Middle School students ride
for free with their ID
o Youth ages K-12th grade are eligible
o Show the bus driver your Library Card as you board
the bus
o Trip must be to the Moorhead, Fargo or West Fargo
Public Library – to see what’s “buzzing” from June 1
thru August 31
BLAST
Babysitter Lessons And
Safety Training
This course is designed for
11-15 year olds.
The focus will be on responsible
babysitting and child care.
Using scenario-based learning, the
class will also address
staying safe, dealing with
emergency situations, basic first
aid and CPR.
Class cost is $55 per person. Participants will receive lunch,
a BLAST manual, a course completion certificate and a
babysitter’
s first aid kit!
Pre-registration is required.
For more information about
dates and times or to register
visit us on the web at
www.fmambulance.com or call
(701)364-1750.
Community Block Parties
Waterama
Summer Art Classes
Wed, June 3.......Village West Park
Wed, June 10....Roosevelt Park
Wed, June 17....Courts Plus
Fitness Center
Tues, July 14, Noon-3:30 pm
Island Park Pool
Thurs, July 16, Noon-3:30 pm
Madison Pool
Register online at
www.fargoparks.com.
Spend the evening dancing, playing
games or creating arts and crafts.
All parties run from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Family Fun Concerts
Enjoy music from local artists, make an arts
and crafts project and get your face painted
during one of the Family Fun Concerts. All
concerts run from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Wed, July 8
Wed, July 15
Wed, July 22
Wed, Aug 5
Island Park
Village West Park
Trollwood Park
Roosevelt Park
An afternoon full of water
games, contests and prizes is
a great activity for a hot
summer day.
Register for fun classes and learn
new techniques on creating your
own projects. Summer Sessions
offered for Arts Sampler, Artmania
and Accelerated Artists.
Community Playground Carnival
Step right up to any of our planned activities
including carnival style games, clowns, stage
performers and more.
Wed, July 29, Noon-8:00pm
Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St S
Experiential learning through running
for girls in 3rd - 5th grade.
www.girlsontherunrrv.org
Parent
Volunteers
Needed!
Programs run in the fall
and spring and meet
for one hour after
school twice a week.
Opportunities include
Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches
and Running Buddies.
The Fall 2009 session
will begin on September 14 and end with a
5K race on
December 5.
Days and times vary by
site.
Sites: Log onto website as sites develop!!
Cost: $150.00
(scholarships are available)
Includes: GOTR T-Shirt,
healthy snack at all
meetings, & 5K Registration Fee
For more information,
volunteer descriptions
and a downloadable
application form, visit
our website.
For more information,
Call Shelly at 701-361-5725
or visit
www.girlsontherunrrv.org
Registration Opens
August 1, 2009!
DANCE
Moohead
Just For Kix is innovative dance instruction covering various
styles of dance. Dancers strive to achieve their very best. Just
For Kix instills teamwork, cooperation, positive thinking and
excellence in all its dancers.
We welcome novice as well as experienced dancers.
Just For Kix Inspired. Energized. Respected.
Available for Dancers
Preschool thru 12th Grade
Classes Begin in
September!
Check out our website to
see our class schedule:
www.justforkix.com
Beth Welle
218-287-1279
moorhead_mn@justforkix.com
COME JOIN THE FUN!!!!
WE ARE EXCITED AND YOU
SHOULD BE TOO!!
The West Fargo BMX Association is
proud to announce a new and exciting
program for the 2009 race season.
Come and be a part of the fun and
festivities hosted by our dedicated
group of enthusiastic families and
friends. We welcome girls and boys
of all ages and skill levels. The only requirement is you must
want to have fun! Feel free to bring a friend too!
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free racing! We are planning to provide bikes and gear for your
young racer to try the sport before you make any investment.
We will host races every Tuesday night beginning in April with
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pm sharp. This will prove to be a safe, fun and challenging
experience for all riders. There will be fun for everyone so bring
the whole family. Call the West Fargo BMX hotline at 701 - 7938285. Leave a message and one of our staff will call you back or
check us out on the web at www.westfargobmx.com.
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Moorhead Area Public Schools
School information
for
2009-10
School Telephone Numbers
Robert Asp Elementary School......................................................(218) 284-6300
910 11th St. N.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School .................................................(218) 284-4300
2020 11th St. S.
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School...............................................(218) 284-5300
1201 40th Ave. S.
Horizon Middle School..................................................................(218) 284-7300
3601 12th Ave. S.
Moorhead High School ..................................................................(218) 284-2300
2300 4th Ave. S.
Red River Area Learning Center....................................................(218) 284-2200
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Probstfield Center for Education................................................... 2410 14th St. S.
District Office ............................................................................(218) 284-3300
Community Education...............................................................(218) 284-3400
Adult Basic Education ...............................................................(218) 284-3450
Early Childhood Family Education ...........................................(218) 284-3800
Early Intervention Services .......................................................(218) 284-3800
Transportation Office .....................................................................(218) 284-1400
School Start &
End Times
Robert Asp Elementary School
Start Time: 8:20 a.m.
End Time: 2:50 p.m.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
Start Time: 8:20 a.m.
End Time: 2:50 p.m.
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School
Start Time: 8:20 a.m.
End Time: 2:50 p.m.
Kindergarten (Morning)
Start Time: 8:20 a.m.
End Time: 10:50 a.m.
Kindergarten (Afternoon)
Start Time: 12:20 p.m.
End Time: 2:50 p.m.
Spuds Summer Athletic Camps
Horizon Middle School
Start Time: 7:45 a.m.
End Time: 2:15 p.m.
Learn from Moorhead coaches and players. Have fun, enhance skills and make
new friends at these spudtacular summer athletic camps. Camps begin June 10!
Moorhead High School
Start Time: 8:25 a.m.
End Time: 3:30 p.m.
For information call (218) 284-3400 or register online
at https://communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us/.
Kindergarten & K+ Registration
Call (218) 284-3310 now if your child is not registered for kindergarten for the
2009-10 school year. Students must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2009.
For information about Moorhead Community Education’s half-day Kinder Plus (K+)
enrichment program call (218) 284-3400 or register online
at https://communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us/.
Watch for the
2009-10 district
calendar to arrive
in your mailbox in
early August. It will
run from August
2009-August 2010.
Visit the district’s Web site at www.moorhead.k12.mn.us for more information about the Moorhead Area Public Schools.