Take the leap and join us on a delightful adventure that combines learning, community service, and genuine fun. We'll create unforgettable memories that enrich our community and build strong connections. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—let's make a meaningful impact together! We invite mentors from our community to participate in a program that connects talented middle and high school students with your life experiences and wisdom. Your support is essential! You will assist students with their homework and tutoring while sharing your unique stories. In return, students will help you in your yard, shovel snow, provide tech support for your cell phone or computer, or assist with other daily tasks to earn their Civic Engagement Credits necessary for graduation. Join us for this adventure that combines learning, community service, and fun. Together, you will create lasting memories and strengthen our community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—let's make a difference together! If you would like to volunteer for this program, please contact Natascha Ellis at: nellis@proctor.k12.mn.us

Battle of the Books is for students in Grades 3-5 who love to read. Students will read 6 books and discuss, ask questions, and prepare for the "game show" battle about the books. Students will need to read outside of school to prepare for each meeting. T-shirt included with registration! First Thursday of the month from 3:45-4:30 Nov. 6 - Parents are welcome to attend the first meeting for information on Battle of the Books, but not required Dec. 4 Jan. 8 Feb. 5 Mar. 5 April 2 May 7 The Battle will be held in May 2025 at a location to be determined. Details will be available at a later date!

HERMANTOWN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE (FLLC): 2025–2026 SEASON What is FLL Challenge? Friendly competition is at the heart of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLLC), where teams of students ages 9–14 (grades 4–9) explore real-world problems through research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. Using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robots, teams design, build, and program a robot to complete missions in a themed Robot Game. In addition to the Robot Game, each team develops an Innovative Project — a creative solution to a real-world problem aligned with the season's theme. Visit the FIRST LEGO League website to learn more. TEAM LOGISTICS Teams consist of 6 or more students. Visit our site! Use the QR below! 2 volunteer parent coaches are required per team (Coaches must attend all practices and competitions.) Weekly meetings (schedule determined by each team’s coach) Scrimmages and weekend competitions vary by team interest SEASON TIMELINE – 2025–2026 July/August – Kits are ordered, and coaches begin communicating with families. Teams can start practicing. August 31 – Official release of the 2025–2026 FLL Challenge: UNEARTHED! July 31 – Registration deadline. All fees are due at the time of registration. August–November – Weekly team meetings (frequency set by coaches); field trips or guest speakers may enhance research December 6 – Regional Tournament at Hermantown (Top teams will advance to Sectionals, State, and even Worlds!) COST $175 per student (Covers tournament registration and team shirts) INTERESTED IN COACHING? Hermantown LEGO League provides guidance, support, and resources to help parent volunteers run a team. We can only form teams with enough coaches, so please consider volunteering! Coaching is a fun and rewarding way to support students as they learn to collaborate, build, and problem-solve. No robotics or programming experience is required. Coaches act as facilitators — helping students explore the challenge, build the robot, conduct research, and practice FIRST Core Values. I’d like to have an all-girls Hermantown robotics team this season! I plan to host a coaching workshop in August to help all coaches get started. READY TO JOIN A TEAM? Sign up through Hermantown/Proctor Community Ed and email me at jwojciuk@isd700.org to confirm your registration. This helps me place your child on a team and ensure we have coach coverage. QUESTIONS? Contact:John Wojciuk ? 218-428-2973 ? jwojciuk@isd700.org Let’s get ready for an exciting season of robotics, creativity, and teamwork!

Enroll your child in the unforgettable two-day Fabulous Fall Camp, expertly led by Michelle Ericson. Your child will dive into a thrilling "Fall" theme, packed with engaging activities such as making caramel apples, painting pumpkins, and more. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss! *Please pack a lunch and water bottle for your child each day!

Battle of the Books is for students in Grades 4-5 who love to read. Students will work in teams of 3-4 to read 15 book titles. Individual students will be responsible for reading 5 books. The students will discuss the books, ask questions, and prepare for the "game show" battle about the books. Students will need to read outside of school to prepare for each meeting. Families will need to provide their own transportation home. Bay View (2:45-3:45 pm in the Media Center) Pike Lake (3:30-4:30 pm in the Media Center) The Battle Game will be held in May 2025 at a location to be determined. Details will be available at a later date!

Dabble in a variety of art forms through this self-driven art workshop. Young artists will be exposed to an array of artistic practices and artistic authorship. Draw! Paint! And more! Each artist will create their own unique portfolios to cherish for years to come.

NORTHERN OUTDOORS CLUB Are you looking for an immersive and educational outdoor experience? Look no further than the Northern Outdoors Club! Classes cover a wide range of Nature Education topics, from survival techniques to nature-based art projects. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on experiences that will deepen your child’s understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a curious beginner, we have classes that will suit your interests and skill level. Nature Water Experiment - Each student will be able to test their theories by making a water filtration system with different materials. We will compare our experiments by running some clean water tests to see refuels! Very individual, hands-on, sensory-based class! Can you Survive? / Fire Master - Learn the basics of survival by building shelters & learning the properties of fire by attempting to make a mini fire by various methods Hunting through Time - Discover the many methods of hunting used from prehistoric times to "modern". Have fun putting many different types of tools & equipment to use in this fun, interactive, hands-on class! Track me if you can! - Learn all about what animals you can find in the cold Minnesota Winter! From the big to the small, we have it all. We'll hike around the area to discover tracks & if the weather is right, make a take-home print for each student! Come prepared for a fun outside adventure!

A diverse, multi-game program for students who want to sample a little of everything! This session will feature a variety of high-energy gym games. Students will develop new skills and learn the importance of good sportsmanship and being a team player. Game on! Let's play!

NORTHERN OUTDOORS CLUB Are you looking for an immersive and educational outdoor experience? Look no further than the Northern Outdoors Club! Classes cover a wide range of Nature Education topics, from survival techniques to nature-based art projects. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on experiences that will deepen your child’s understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a curious beginner, we have classes that will suit your interests and skill level. Nature Water Experiment - Each student will be able to test their theories by making a water filtration system with different materials. We will compare our experiments by running some clean water tests to see refuels! Very individual, hands-on, sensory-based class! Can you Survive? / Fire Master - Learn the basics of survival by building shelters & learning the properties of fire by attempting to make a mini fire by various methods Hunting through Time - Discover the many methods of hunting used from prehistoric times to "modern". Have fun putting many different types of tools & equipment to use in this fun, interactive, hands-on class! Track me if you can! - Learn all about what animals you can find in the cold Minnesota Winter! From the big to the small, we have it all. We'll hike around the area to discover tracks & if the weather is right, make a take-home print for each student! Come prepared for a fun outside adventure!

Join us for an exciting cookie decorating event to kick off the holiday season! We will supply everything your child needs, including a delicious Hot Chocolate Bar. Each child will leave with six beautifully decorated cookies in a cookie box.

Gather your friends and neighbors for a lively evening of community fun, laughter, and surprises! Each participant is asked to bring a wrapped book as a White Elephant gift—gently used or new, any genre, funny or heartfelt. When you win a round of bingo, you’ll select a mystery book from the prize table... but you never know what story you’ll unwrap! Registration is required. Pizza & light refreshments will be provided. Feel free to dress as your favorite childhood book character - costumes are encouraged and add to the fun while helping us connect through stories!

**Attention Parents!** Treat yourself to a well-deserved break this Valentine's Day! We invite you to drop off your kids for an unforgettable evening filled with snacks, crafts, pizza, and a movie—all while you enjoy a night out!

Hermantown FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC®) 2025-2026 competitive season Code, Design, and Compete with Robots! FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build robots to compete in a dynamic and exciting challenge released every September. Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed. Due to the popularity of this program, we are creating a second team this season! Who: Team selected students in grades 7-12, age 12-18 Dates: Sundays and Tuesdays starting September 7, 2025- February 15, 2026 Time: 5:30-8:30 PM in the MS Lecture hall and robotics room Cost: $200 Amelia Magnuson is the lead contact. Parent coaches will assist in a variety of capacities. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Amelia! Email - hawkftclub@isd700.org