Community Education Update 4/14
Students and staff will have spring break April 17-21 for the Easter holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22. There will be sporting events during these days so check the school websites for updates. When classes resume, there will be about a month left in the 2024-2025 school year.
Now is the time for youth to get scheduled for behind the wheel instruction during the summer. Information has been provided to students who have taken the 30-hour classroom portion of the training. The six hours for behind the wheel will start after Memorial Day since students will be in classes until the week of May 19. Three choices are requested and in many cases, one’s first choice can be honored so sign up early! Students who may have taken the 30- hour classroom course elsewhere are eligible to do the behind the wheel in Sleepy Eye. Call this office for more information.
Defensive Driving classes continue to be offered in Sleepy Eye with the next class on Monday, May 12 at 1 p.m. The course is open to anyone 55 and older who has not had the class before as well as thosewho need to renew their certificate every three years. Three classes have been planned for the fall of 2025.
The Minnesota Safety Council provides the instructor as well as the certificates. The course teaches preventive measures to use when driving that saves lives. Upon completion of the course, a person qualifies for a ten percent discount on vehicle insurance premium for three years.
A number of area residents will be attending the Sidekick Theatre show “Perfect Wedding” on Wednesday May 7. It includes noon lunch, the show and transportation. Registration is needed by April 21. The Sidekick Theatre specializes in comedy and is located in Bloomington.
The summer youth brochure will be finalized after the break and distributed to preschool and elementary students by May 1. It will also be posted on the school website at that time. Most offerings are signed up with the sponsoring organization. Be sure to adhere to the deadlines for signup. It will include children’s theatre, tennis, soccer, swimming lessons, extension offerings, and ECFE activities.
The Community Education office is located in Room 109 of the Sleepy Eye High School. School day office hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., most weekdays. If the office is unattended, you can call and leave a message on voice mail, 507-794-7873, and we will get back to you with more information. Another option is to email staff with questions and to sign-up pat.stevermer@sleepyeye.mntm.org or sandy.brinkman@sleepyeye.mntm.org
