College Search Process: Know the Facts

Community DanceJoin us for an evening of dancing fun featuring the Big Band Sound of the Dick Macko Band. Register: $13 advance tickets, 952-988-4070.Friday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.

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Digital Content Comes Alive in Junior High Science

April/May 2012

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Entire seventh-grade class to go digital next school yearToni Schwartz, an eighth-grade science teacher at West Junior High, estimates that she pulled out a book in her classroom twice this year. !is does not mean her students are reading less, but the manner in which they are receiving content has changed. !e junior high science department started using digital curriculum this year, and as a result, books in the science classrooms have become all but obsolete. !e students are reading, learning, and conducting research on iPads issued speci"cally for the science department to leverage new technologies.

For the science department, the decision to go digital was a logical progression towards a more e#ective learning model. Schwartz and her teaching counterpart, Todd Roudabush, found that they were referencing digital material more often than not. !ey were constantly checking out laptops or taking students to computer labs. Having iPads in the classroom has allowed them instant access to their digital curriculum, which has enabled them to delve deeper into this new way of teaching.

“We live in a world where few people get content out of a book, unless it is in school,” said Schwartz. “We don’t open encyclopedias or phone books at home. It only makes sense to have a device in the classroom rather than a textbook.”

Next year, all seventh-grade classrooms will resemble the junior high science department. On March 15, the Hopkins School Board approved a Digital Content and Access plan that will provide an iPad to every seventh-grade student. !e program will grow each year, and by the 2014-15 school year, every junior high student will have a school-issued iPad.

Focused on learning, not the deviceWhen people hear about seventh-grade students having iPads, the natural assumption is that the device will cause a certain level of distraction. Although this seems to be the case at "rst, according to Roudabush, the “distraction factor” of the iPads wears o# pretty quickly with students. He noticed that the more frequently he uses iPads for learning, the less they are viewed as a toy and the more they are viewed as a powerful learning device.

Sid Voss, director of media and technology for Hopkins Public Schools, echoes Roudabush’s insights, and is much more interested in the transformed learning experiences digital content makes possible, rather than the device itself.

“Digital devices such as iPads allow us to build rich learning experiences,” said Voss. “However, the device is merely a tool that provides access to digital content and resources. !e most critical components will be our ability

to transform learning experiences for our students.”

Transformed, customized learning With the iPads, students are taught the same curriculum as before, but the method is more engaging and dynamic. !e science department is using iBooks that students can access on their iPads. Unlike regular books, the content is enriched with links to relevant videos, websites, and collaboration tools. At the end of each unit is a quiz that students can complete to test their pro"ciency. While the concept of testing is nothing new, the fact that students can immediately view their scores is signi"cant and empowers them to take a more active role in their learning.

Instant feedback is just one example of how digital

curriculum promotes a more customized learning experience. Because students are so engaged

see Digital Content inside

The community’s guide to the District.

Spring ConcertsEnjoy upcoming high school student concerts. High School Orchestra: District Orchestra Festival April 30, 7:00 p.m.High School Band: Spring Concert April 26, 7:30 p.m.

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Learn how to successfully plan for and navigate a productive college search. Registration required: 952-988-4070.Monday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.

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Eisenhower teacher nominated for Minnesota

Teacher of the YearHopkins teacher Anna Wosika was nominated for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year. She is one of 111 candidates who were nominated statewide. The Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be announced in May. Read more about Anna inside.

Two state champion titles in a row

Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team for winning their second consecutive state championship title, beating Osseo 77-55. The following players were named to the all-tournament team: TT Starks, Sydney Co!fey, Nia Co!ey, Taylor Anderson.

We live in a world where

few people get content out of a book, unless it is in school.

We don’t open encyclopedias or phone books. It

only makes sense to have a device in the classroom

rather than a textbook.

Todd Roudabush (left) and Toni Schwartz (right) presented their digital curriculum model at a

technology training day.

Recipe for SuccessThe 14th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for ResourceWest and ICA Food Shelf on March 13 was a great success at Hopkins Center for the Arts. This year’s recipe to "ll Empty Bowls in our community included 1,022 bowls created by students, sta! and community potters; 32 Hopkins Schools art, music, and elementary teachers; 218 volunteers and 473 entertainers of all ages; 60 artist bowls and "ne art pieces sold in a silent auction; 1,350 servings of soup and bread; and 47 sponsors of in-kind services. Together we raised $77,490!

Update: April/May 2012

Scott Stillman: 1990 graduateKris Humphries: 2003 graduate Byron Almen: 1986 graduate

Scott is in his 11th year teaching grade 6 at Alice Smith Elementary. He also leads Summer Field Biology, a Hopkins Community Education program that brings Hopkins students to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center for a week of adventure. Scott is an avid bicyclist and completes a 100-mile ride each summer. Favorite Band of 1990? Journey (I feel so dated by this!).Favorite hangout spot at Hopkins High School? Being a music guy, the band room was the place.How did Hopkins prepare you?Hopkins allowed me to "nd my path in learning, a place where I felt connected, comfortable, and con"dent. After pursuing other careers, I am now a teacher due to my successful years at Hopkins.What Hopkins sta! member made a di!erence in your life? Mr. Litecky, he always made me feel valued as a student and person, a fantastic role model for me.

Stats: Pro-basketball player, Founder of The Kris Humphries Foundation, a non-pro"t to serve youth in the areas of health, education, and wellness. Attended the University of Minnesota.

fun facts Surprisingly, Kris’ athletic career began in swimming. He still holds a U.S. national record for the 50M and 100M freestyle for boys ages 10 and under. At age 12, he gave up swimming to pursue basketball. In his free time, Kris enjoys making a di!erence in kids’ lives through his foundation.This summer he plans to build a local basketball court where everyone can go to have a safe place to play. Favorite Band of 2003? I loved Outkast!Favorite hangout spot at Hopkins High School? Hanging out with friends at The Mall.How did Hopkins prepare you?I learned good sportsmanship and how to use those skills in many ways beyond high school. What Hopkins sta! member made a di!erence in your life?My coach – he taught me discipline and showed me how to push myself further, skills which I apply to my entire life, not just the basketball court.

John is proud and ful"lled as a university professor in the classroom, helping students chart their course in life. He is also the author of two books on music theory, co-author of a best-selling text book in his "eld, and an actively performing pianist and organist.Favorite Band of 1986?I was in a retro phase; The Beatles were my favorite.Favorite hangout spot at Hopkins High School?I spent my time in the theater and music rooms.How did Hopkins prepare you?Hopkins was a wonderful learning environment. The teaching quality was excellent and I had many in#uential role models for my own teaching career.What Hopkins sta! member made a di!erence in your life? Mr. Abalan was my history teacher/debate coach, he taught me how to write and to develop a rhetorical argument. He is still an important in#uence in my life — I dedicated my last book to him!

Stats: Associate Professor of Music Theory, University of Texas. B.A. Music and Physics, St. Olaf College, M.M. Piano Performance, Indiana University, Ph.D. Music Theory, Indiana University.

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Stats: Marketing major and Music (clarinet player) minor, University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. M.A., University of St. Thomas.

Where are they now? Know a someone we should feature on this page? Email Carrie.Gerard@HopkinsSchools.org

District Life ChangerEisenhower elementary teacher, Anna Wosika, is in her "rst year of teaching "rst grade, but she is a familiar face to Hopkins students and families. Ask one of her former students from her years of teaching at Hopkins Stepping Stones Prechool, and they will share many fond memories of “Miss Anna.” Anna begain her career at Hopkins when she was hired as a co-teacher at the Stepping Stones' Meadowbrook Elementary site. “I was amazed and awed by Anna's natural teaching style and demeanor with children, and her true compassion for the families we served,” said coworker Kathy Willett, lead teacher at Meadowbrook Stepping Stones Preschool. “She always went that extra mile for

Stats: From Prior Lake, Minnesota. Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, Mankato State University, honors graduate Began teaching in 2002. Came to Hopkins Stepping Stones Preschool-Meadowbrook in 2004, moved to Stepping Stones-Eisenhower in 2007. Hired as "rst-grade teacher at Eisenhower + XinXing in 2011. Member of the Eisenhower Equity Team.

While volunteering as a soup server at the Empty Bowls fundraiser, retired photographer Michael Moschogianis met Barb Westmoreland, Hopkins Public Schools family partnership and volunteer coordinator, and they started talking about volunteer opportunities. Barb connected Michael with the A.S.K. (After School Kids) program at Eisenhower + XinXing Academy, where he began tutoring second-grade students. Discovering Michael’s background as a professional photographer, Barb then introduced Michael to the sta# at the Hopkins Education Foundation. It was a great match, and Michael volunteered to take professional photos of all of their events and programs — ful"lling a big need of theirs. “He’s an inspiration to others to use their professional skills to serve the community,” Barb said. “And, he’s an all around great guy.” Proudest moment volunteering? My greatest reward is playing a role in sustaining the high level of public education in our Hopkins community. What person has in"uenced you most?I'm inspired by all people that volunteer their personal time and resources to a common goal — they're all heroes, in my opinion. Cats or dogs?Absolutely and without hesitation — dogs rule (especially poodles)! People would be surprised to learn... I once taught chemistry in a Catholic girls' high school. I volunteer because...I like to feel connected and productive.

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those parents asking for help or guidance. I have learned more from three years working with Anna than with any other teacher I have worked with — and I have worked with amazing teachers.” Anna was eventually promoted to lead teacher at the Eisenhower Stepping Stones location, where she continued to grow her abilities to provide rich learning experiences for each child and build positive relationships with families. Eisenhower + XinXing principal, Terri Sigüenza, admits courting Anna unabashedly for the "rst-grade teaching position at Eisenhower elementary. “I was impressed with her con"dent manner, and have seen how she works tirelessly to "nd the right method, material, or service to challenge her students — or help a parent.” Given her exceptional background, it is no wonder that Education Minnesota announced that Anna was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year in February. Background: I have always known that teaching was my calling. I am a huge advocate for early education. My parents planted the seed for me to be a teacher when I was very young. !ey are both skilled at teaching, although they never pursued careers in education. I believe it is the greatest gift to society to give our children the tools to be thinkers, to $ex their creativity, to practice inventive thinking, and to use their imaginations. It was a natural "t for me to become a teacher. What do you love most about working at Hopkins Public Schools? I have tremendously talented coworkers who share ideas and support each other — you will not "nd a more dedicated sta# than here at Hopkins. I feel so fortunate to learn from the best. Proudest moments? It makes me proud when my students tell me that they love school, or when they use a new skill for the "rst time and really 'own' their knowledge. I once had a young student give me a well-loved, time-worn emerald ring telling me, ‘You are my most favorite teacher, so I'm giving you my most favorite ring.’ Moments like that are so special and humbling! Life quote? I believe the future would change for the better if all children were given a quality early childhood experience.

Anna Wosika

Michael Moschogianis

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Fifteen Hopkins students were among the 28 students recognized for outstanding service at the Caring Youth Recognition event on March 15 at the Minnetonka Community Center.

!is year’s featured speaker was Joan Summerside and service dog Nala of Helping Paws. Headquartered in Hopkins, Helping Paws is a volunteer-based non-pro"t organization whose mission is to further the independence of people with physical disabilities (other than blindness or deafness) through the use of service dogs.

!e Caring Youth Recognition salutes young people in grades 7 through 12 who have unsel"shly involved themselves in a cause or situation bene"ting others.

Civic and service organizations, schools, and faith community members in the Golden Valley, Hopkins, and Minnetonka communities nominated the youth.

!e Caring Youth Recognition event is a collaborative e#ort among the cities of Golden Valley, Hopkins, and Minnetonka, the Minnetonka and Hopkins school districts, and the Glen Lake Optimists of Minnetonka.

The 2012 Hopkins Caring Youth award recipients include: Sarah Achartz – involved in multiple volunteer activities throughout her 13-year Girl Scout career.Mari Fromstein – has volunteered weekly since 2010 at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital.Claire Hobbs – volunteers at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka.Imann Hodleh – volunteered at the Somali cultural celebration in Hopkins.Bria Johnson – has participated in Be the Change at Hopkins North, where she has dedicated many after school hours to a variety of charitable projects.Nick Jorgensen – has volunteered with Hopkins Special Education since he was in fourth grade.Abby Kozberg – volunteers every Tuesday after school at Roitenberg Assisted Living in St. Louis Park.Alex Lapp – volunteers each Sunday to run the sound board at Faith Presbyterian Church in Minnetonka.Eric Mack – volunteered with the Hopkins Joint Community Police Partnership Multicultural Advisory Committee Cinco de Mayo celebration in May 2011.Ikram Osman – volunteers weekly at the inpatient units at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. Ikram was also nominated this year by the Hopkins Joint

Hopkins Students Recognized for Outstanding Service

Hopkins Caring Youth award recipients

Community Police Partnership Multicultural Advisory Committee for her work with the Somali Cultural Celebration.Delaney Perkins – has volunteered on many projects with Be the Change at her school.Mariah Peterson – is a teen volunteer at the Hopkins Library. She also volunteers for Paws to Read.Sachin Rao – has volunteered weekly for two years at the Golden Valley Library. Asia Snetter – volunteers with Be the Change at her school. Tess Stender – has volunteered weekly with the Hopkins Education Foundation since 2010.

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in their learning, teachers are able to carve out more one-on-one time with their students. While the class is plugged into an assignment, teachers can work with students who are struggling while also challenging the high-achieving students.

“When the kids are plugged in with their headphones, it is much more individualized,” said Schwartz. “!ey can watch a video twice if they need to, and no one is going to know they did that. !ey can do what they need to.”

Enhanced instruction Particularly exciting for teachers is that the iPad is, in fact, many things — it’s a scanner, a feedback device, a video camera, a reader, a calculator, a notepad, and a portal to the Internet, just to name a few other applications. Teachers are just beginning to harness the potential of iPads in the classroom, and the learning possibilities are in"nite. !is year, the science

department began using QR codes to create an interactive “journey to the center of the earth” experience for students. Teachers scaled a junior high hallway to represent each layer of the earth’s atmosphere. As students traveled through the hall, they scanned QR codes, which provided information on the new layer of the earth they were entering.

What Roudabush and Schwartz "nd even more powerful is that digital curriculum has the power to change the conversation between teachers and students. Students are spending more time roaming freely in the content and

are developing a deeper, higher-level of thinking. !is shifts the teacher’s role from “keeper of the information” to “facilitator of the conversation.” Teachers are capitalizing on this by exploring concepts like curiosity time, which allow students to "nd answers to questions generated in a classroom dialogue.

“Instead of me directing the learning in the front of the classrooms, the teaching is more

personalized,” said Roudabush. “It’s guided by me because we are talking about what I want

to talk about, but the students are taking the discussions to a di#erent place.”

Time to explore is important because it allows students to "nd their own answers to questions. It also sends the message that it is okay for a problem to have more than one solution. It puts students at the forefront of their learning, but the path is still very much outlined by the teacher.

“I never realized the walls we built as teachers, because we were always telling the students where to go,” said Schwartz. “!is opens the learning up and encourages students to "nd the answer, and then we talk about how they got there.”

Todd Roudabush interacts with students during an iPad assignment.

When the kids are plugged in with

their headphones, it is much more

individualized. They can watch a video

twice if they need to and no one is going

to know they did that. They can do what

they need to.

Check out how digital content and devices are transforming teaching in Hopkins: scan QR code or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Digital

Experience it!

Update: April/May 2012

!e GRAMMY Foundation and Best Buy awarded the Hopkins High School music department $2,000 on Wednesday, February 29. !e check was presented to Hopkins High School music and technology teacher Mark Czech during the grand opening of Best Buy’s Mobile Store at the Ridgedale Mall in Minnetonka, MN.

“!e Hopkins High School music department is thrilled to be a part of the Best Buy Mobile and GRAMMY Foundation Project,” said Czech. “!is program expands on the GRAMMY Foundation’s support of music education by leveraging Best Buy’s philanthropic platform, and strives to recognize the critical importance of maintaining music education as a core

Hopkins music department receives $2,000 from GRAMMY Foundation and Best Buy

Next year, Hopkins Public Schools will explore International Baccalaureate (IB) to determine if the program is a good "t for the Hopkins’ junior high programming. !e Hopkins School Board preliminarily approved funds to initiate candidacy for IB at the March 15 School Board Meeting.

A recommendation to explore IB came out of the Junior High Rigor Study. As a program capable of increasing rigor for all students, IB appeals to the District’s middle-level curriculum enhancement goals. Hopkins will take the next year to thoroughly review all aspects of IB, including curriculum development, sta# training, and any potential impacts on the current student schedule.

Hopkins junior highs explore International Baccalaureate

From left to right: Mariana Russel, Best Buy employee; Anne Campbell, Hopkins High School associate principal; Mark Czech, Hopkins music department chair; Matthew Sorrell, Best Buy Mobile Store manager; Philip Brown, Hopkins vocal music.

element of a child’s educational development.”

With the opening of every Best Buy Mobile store around the country, the GRAMMY Foundation identi"es and selects a high school music program in the community to receive a grant of $2,000. Schools are chosen based on their ability to maintain a multi-disciplinary music program even under challenging "nancial circumstances. Information on school music programs is gathered from a variety of publicly available sources.

Well-known for its strong and established music program, Hopkins High School maintains three levels of symphony orchestra, plus chamber orchestra. It also has three levels of band, plus pep band, two jazz bands, and "ve choirs.

!e Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized Gail Lewis-Miller, principal of Tanglen Elementary School, with the 2012 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award.

!e award honors principals whose exemplary leadership and sustained e#orts have made noteworthy contributions to the operation of e#ective school learning programs — improving education, their communities, and their profession.

“Gail is a caring administrator who values relationships with her students, parents, and teachers,” said Hopkins Superintendent John Schultz. “She exempli"es the commitment, talent and vision of the many leaders who work to educate all the children in our schools.”

!e MESPA Achievement Award is an annual recognition through which principals honor their peers. Principals are responsible for a school’s instructional, school culture, and resource leadership.

Hopkins Principal Recognized for Exceptional Leadership

At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, a "nal recommendation will be made to either continue or end IB candidacy. If continued, the goal would be to achieve IB authorization by the end of the 2014-2015 school year. If the junior highs do not feel it is a good "t, they would use the value gained through IB training and initial curriculum development to enhance their current programs.

If you have questions about IB or this process, please contact Diane Schimelpfenig, director of teaching and learning at: 952-988-4037 or Diane.Schimelpfenig@HopkinsSchools.org.

The SPF SIG Grant award allows HCC: One Voice to continue working to reduce alcohol and drug use among youth populations in the Hopkins Public Schools community.

Who are we focused on? th - 12th graders citing alcohol use in the last

30 days.th - 12th graders engaging in binge drinking.

What are we doing right now?

Hopkins 18-25 year olds.

9th-12th graders — get involved!

18-25 year olds — volunteers welcome.Join us — volunteers are needed!Youth and Young Adults are needed on our advisory councils — a great way to make a di!erence. Please contact Ellen: Ellen.Gormican@HopkinsSchools.org to "nd out how you can participate.

Hopkins Community Coalition: One Voice Awarded Strategic Prevention Framework,

State Incentive Grant!

Visit www.hcconevoice.comFunded by ADAD

Gail Lewis-Miller

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Thursdays, June 14 - July 264:00-5:15 p.m. or 6:00-7:15 p.m.ECFE doesn’t stop in the summer! While parents and babies (birth through 12 months) connect and play, a parent educator leads discussion on a variety of relevant topics for parents. Register today! Details at www.HopkinCommunityEd.org or call our staff at 952-988-5000.

must by in by:Thursday, April 19at noon.

Now enrolling for summer 2012 Hopkins Preschools o!er rich, meaningful, hands-on experiences for your child.Kaleidoscope Summer Adventures Preschool o!ers half-day, part-week preschool for 3-5 year olds.Stepping Stones Preschool is a full-week, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., summer-before-kindergarten program for 4-5 year olds.Register: www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool

Early Childhood and Summer Ventures open for registration!

Gear up for great Summer Ventures camps and classes for teens and elementary youth! Summer and fall early childhood classes are !lled with fun, education, and learning for you and your little one.

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Monday, April 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m.Frustration is a hallmark emotion of stressed parents. It is commonly experienced in the home during times of transition and routine expectations such as getting o! to school, bedtime, homework, and chores. The frustration induces resistance in children and can result in anger and tension in the family. Learn more about this cycle and explore how it can be de#ated. Fee: $15/per family. Registration required, www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org, or 952-988-4070.Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins

Monday, April 16, 5:30-9:00 p.m.Free event! A seminar focused entirely on helping parents develop a safe online culture for their families. Some topics include: strategies for managing technology, ways to identify problematic usage, when to set limits, risks of technology, social networking, and more. Free, register by "lling out the online form at: www.hopkinsmn.com/police/onlinesafetyseminar.Hopkins High School – Little Theater, 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka

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Friday, April 27, 7:00-10:00 p.m.Join us for an evening of dancing fun featuring the big band sound of the Dick Macko Band at the Oakwoods Room in the Eisenhower Community Center. Free dance lesson at 6:15 p.m. Register early, space is limited. $13 per person ($15 at the door). Registration fee includes light refreshments. Register: 952-988-4070, or online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/Dance.

Community Ballroom Dance

Fun, supervised event for all 5th and 6th graders. Friday, May 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Supervised by Kids & Company staff. Join us for basketball, trivia, magic tourney, DJ, cake walks, Dance Dance Revolution, and more. Pizza, beverages and more will be available for purchase. Fee: $10/child, no refunds for this event. Please register in advance: 952-988-4070, or online at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org. Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins.

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When school is out, Kids & Company is in! Make plans now for summer child care.Hopkins Kids & Company o!ers a full–day recreational program available during summer. Our program creates a safe, fun-"lled environment where kids entering grades 1-7 can actively stretch their minds and bodies through activities, art, sports, "eld trips, and more. Open M-F, 6:45 a.m - 6:00 p.m., space is limited. Call 952-988-4080, or HopkinsCommunityEd.org/Kids.

Fall is a great time to take an Early Childhood Family

Education (ECFE) class with your child, a parent-only workshop, or drop-in class. Discover for yourself why ECFE classes are such a valuable experience! Register early for best selection. Questions? Call 952-988-5000, or visit us online at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org.

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Hopkins Junior High is a supportive environment where students can explore who they are and pursue their talents. Students have the option to take pre-AP and honors courses, setting themselves up for a variety of pre-college opportunities o!ered at the high school. Learning is infused with technology, digital curriculum and a variety of electives. Scan the QR code or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Discover to see our junior high program in action.

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Hopkins Community Education learners !nd camaraderie in our summer classesAdult Enrichment students tell us they don’t want the great classes to end when summer begins. !ey love our instructors, class choices, and friends, and they "nd it all here at Hopkins Community Education — now with a great lineup of summer classes.

Kettlebells students reach their goalsHeard about Kettlebells "tness? Hopkins’ Kettlebells students are passionate about how Kettlebells classes have helped them reach their health and "tness goals.

“I keep coming back because of the results I’ve achieved,” said Lois, a Hopkins Kettlebells student since 2011. “!e fun class atmosphere, and the new friends — a great mix of ages and genders!”

!is summer, you can "nd out for yourself what Lois and many other devoted Kettlebells students have discovered — Kettlebells "tness classes help you achieve your "tness goals in a welcoming, friendly environment.

More summer !tness options Hopkins Community Education o#ers an array of "tness choices this summer featuring yoga, belly dancing, Zumba, and balletic exercise.

Keeping Kids Safe Online – free workshop, registration requested.Monday, April 16, 5:30 p.m.Hopkins High School - Little Theater, www.hopkinsmn.comMinnetonka Choral Society– The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass with guest artist Monroe Crossing. Tickets at door, or purchase online.Sunday, April 22, 3:00 p.m.Hopkins High School Auditorium, www.minnetonkachoralsociety.orgParenting Workshop – de#ating the frustration-resistance cycle.Featuring Paul Buckley, LMFT, Family Counselor. $15 per family. Monday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.Eisenhower Community Center, register: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.orgThe College Search Process: Know the FactsMonday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.Workshop on how to successfully navigate a college search.Eisenhower Community Center, register: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org Community Ballroom Dance – Dick Macko and his Big Band SoundFriday, April 27, 7:00-10:00 p.m.Eisenhower Community Center, www.HopkinsSchools.org/DanceRealtor Open House – Learn about the west metro’s greatest selling asset — Hopkins Public Schools! CEUs available. Wednesday, May 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m.Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins. 952-988-4090.

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Hopkins Education Foundation organized two fundraising e#orts in the month of February – an online auction and the annual Royal Bash event – and raised $120,000 for Hopkins Public Schools. !is money makes possible grants that bring innovations into the classroom and enrich existing programs and curriculum.

Part of the evening featured the “iPad Special Appeal: Unleash the power of the iPad” that built on last year’s very successful pilot grant. !e Hopkins Education Foundation has awarded over $1.9 million in grants since 1995.

Hopkins Education Foundation raises $120,000 for Hopkins Public Schools

Left to right at the Hopkins Royal Bash: Hopkins Education Foundation President Patrick Jacob, Superintendent John Schultz, and Assistant Superintendent Nik Lightfoot

Hopkins welcomes professional potters for summer sessionFor many adult learners, summer o#ers more free time. It’s a great opportunity to invest that time in yourself. New for summer 2012, pottery classes give students a chance to explore their creative side with the rich, hands-on experience of working with clay.

Claire O’Connor is a long-time Hopkins instructor and a studio potter with over 25 years experience. Her summer class, Pottery – Decorating the Surface, will focus on a variety of decorating techniques that add texture and color to clay objects. Students of all levels are welcome.

Daniel Gardner is a teaching artist and has worked in clay for over a decade. Gardner holds a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, and is o#ering a new class, Pottery – Lidded Pots. Students will try out a variety of di#erent lids and vessel types. No lid-making experience is necessary — this class is designed for intermediate to advanced pottery students.

De"ne your lifelong learning with Hopkins summer enrichment classes. Register today —www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org.