Big Lake Schools Community Education

Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be designing a droid. Your 3D model will be printed and mailed home. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) and a PC needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

In this class you will learn how to create winter inspired art using various mediums. Including watercolors, paints, colored pencils and markers. Together we will create a snowman cartoon, marshmallows swimming in hot chocolate, a mouse with his cheese block Christmas tree and more! Come join in the fun!

Let your child play with art at Ms. Warren's art party. This hands-on class encourages creativity and teaches basic art with entertaining and exciting projects. Ms. Warren will teach your child how to turn a blank canvas into a beautiful piece of artwork. We will be painting with acrylic and watercolor while also discovering how to play with oil pastel and chalk blending. Students might also choose to play with materials like clay, cardboard, yarn, or wool.

Are you excited to become a babysitter? Join us for this class to learn current practices of caring for children and starting your own babysitting service. Students will learn basic safety, first aid, feeding and more. Bring a lunch and a drink for this class.

The competitive season is fast approaching for Esports. Register today! With your registration you can play as many games as you would like to compete in. This is virtual but team information will come out from Mr. Olson on schedule. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 3 at 11:59pm Mondays - 4:30pm : Super Smash Brothers Ultimate 1v1 5:30pm: Minecraft Bedwars 4v4 Tuesdays - 4:30pm: League of Legends 5v5 4:30pm: Fortnite Duos - Lobby (Only applicable if numbers allow it) 5:30pm: Fortnite Duos - Lobby Wednesdays - 4:30pm: Valorant 5v5 5:30pm: Chess Thursdays - 4:30pm: Rocket League 3v3 5:30pm: Mario Kart 8 2v2 Winter Season Registration Period: October 14th- November 6th. Preseason Dates: November 11th – November 22nd Regular Season Dates: December 2nd – January 31st Divisional Playoffs: February 3rd – February 7th All Stars Weekend: February 14th – February 16th State Tournament Dates and Location: February 28th – March 2nd at St. Cloud State University

Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons. Pick and develop your character and join us for a Minecraft one shot campaign. Additional Technical Requirements: PC needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

This course introduces students to Minecraft circuit-building and engineering concepts using Redstone. We will build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this course. Additional Technical Requirements: Minecraft Java Edition and a PC needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

Enjoy a creative afternoon together as families build and create pottery for lifetime keepsakes. Any group is welcome to join from parents or grandparents and children to couples or a couple of best friends! This hands-on class teaches basic pottery skills with a variety of simple projects, and ceramic techniques. Individual and family projects offered. All participants must be registered individually. Projects will be fired and ready for pick up approximately one week later, the CE office will contact you when they are ready.

Calling all artists! Like to make art? Looking for a place to relax and create art? Come join us in Fitz Art Club after school! You can bring projects from home you want to complete or we can create something here! Art Club members will have access to all kinds of art materials they can use in the art room to bring their creations to life. Bring a nut-free snack and a drink.

It's winter time, come and celebrate this holiday season with your friends and decorate some Winter Holiday themed cookies. Students will be using both Fondant and Frosting (whatever they choose) in this class. At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully decorated cookies for your family!! YUM! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying.

New to skiing or snowboarding? Not a problem, lessons are available. Need a lift ticket, equipment or lessons? We have a package that will suit your needs. Buses depart from the back of the High School Loading Dock (Door I) shortly after class dismissal 3:30 pm. Buses return to the front of the high school at approximately 9:30 pm - Door N. All participants must ride the bus to and from Powder Ridge. NOTE: Middle School students you may store your equipment by the courtyard doors before school. High School students will be advised at a later date which room they will be able to store their equipment. Please remember to fill out all questions online for this registration. Payment is to be made in full at time of registration. No scholarships will be available for these trips. Watch the website for further details in October. In case of inclement weather and a trip is cancelled it will be added to the end of schedule. You will be notified of cancellations via announcements at MS and HS, email and text notifications. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRI, DEC 6th @ NOON! Friday Nights | Dec. 13-Jan 24 | 3:30 – 9:30 pm | No class Dec. 27 | 6 Trips Please note: All new participants/parents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting. Wed, Nov. 20 6-6:30 pm. at MS Student Center.

In this class, we introduce students' programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart - style game. Then pick custom characters, track to customize their games. Additional Technical Requirements: Scratch and Scratch account (Instructions will be emailed) and a PC needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

Cake pops are made for kids, and now they can make their own! We'll teach you how to combine just the right amount of cake crumbs and buttercream icing to create tasty cake pops in fun GHOSTLY designs! You will learn to read a recipe, follow directions, how to melt candy melts and kitchen safety. At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully SPOOKY cake pops for your family!

This class serves those who are no longer a fit for the intermediate level class. This class is by instructor invitation only. Approval is needed to take this class, please contact CE Gymnastics email: cegymnastics@biglakeschools.org. If you have been pre-approved previously, please register online. NOTE: Please do not register for this course unless you have been PRE-APPROVED by a coach. All gymnastics classes are held at Big Lake High School, 501 Minnesota Ave. (DOOR M) Big Lake, MN. 55309

This class is for children ages 8 and older. You will practice gymnastics skills and terminology on all four events (vault, uneven bars, floor, and balance beam). In Big Lake Community Education we offer an age-based gymnastics program where we work hard to get to know your child and help them improve their gymnastics from whatever skill level they are currently at. If a class is full, please still put your child on our waiting lists as class sizes are changed/added closer to the first class date. NOTE: Watch for a Welcome Letter closer to the first class date with additional details. All gymnastics classes are held at Big Lake High School, 501 Minnesota Ave. (DOOR M) Big Lake, MN. 55309