WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

ADVANTAGE PREPARATORY COURSES – ACT FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS Advantage Educational Programs preparing students for the ACT Exam. Course options offered at Watertown-Mayer include: 1.Virtual Zoom: The Virtual ACT Prep Course is formatted exactly the same as the In-Person ACT Prep Course, except it takes place in an online classroom. The course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Advantage instructors teach and interact with students in a scheduled online class and are available to answer questions if needed. The fee for this course is $180. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required for this course option. 2.Online (Self-Paced): ACT Prep Course for students preferring to prepare for the exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code via email and can access the course at any time. The fee for this course is $80. Students may repeat this course at no charge until graduation from high school. Courses are designed for students who want to maximize their ACT exam score, as well as for those who feel uneasy about their test-taking skills or who have previously taken the exam and aren't satisfied with their results. For more information visit www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 1-800-521-3177. For test site information for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www. ACTstudent.org.

ADVANTAGE PREPARATORY COURSES – ACT FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS-Virtual Advantage Educational Programs preparing students for the ACT Exam. Course options offered at Watertown-Mayer include: 1.Online (Self-Paced): ACT Prep Course for students preferring to prepare for the exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code via email and can access the course at any time. The fee for this course is $80. Students may repeat this course at no charge until graduation from high school. Courses are designed for students who want to maximize their ACT exam score, as well as for those who feel uneasy about their test-taking skills or who have previously taken the exam and aren't satisfied with their results. For more information visit www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 1-800-521-3177. For test site information for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www. ACTstudent.org.

3D Printing Star Wars - 2nd - 5th Grade 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. The 3D Model will be printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements for all Tech Academy Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD Website (Free, login information is provided during class)

Child and Babysitting Safety Class Ages 11+ Participants will learn the responsibilities of being a prepared, safe, responsible, and professional babysitter. Topics include supervision, behavior guidance, proper bottle feeding/diapering techniques, personal and child safety, basic first aid, emergencies and fire safety. Dolls, bottles and diaper supplies are provided for hands-on participation. This class was developed by the Health and Safety Institute and is approved by the American Pediatrics Association. Participants receive a certification card and a downloadable handbook.

Code Championship Tournament Series | Virtual Computer Coding Competition Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament. Promotional Videos/Pictures:https://www.codechampionship.com/gallery/

Draw Me Into Spring - Grades K-6 Spring is in the air—and so is creativity! This season, Young Rembrandts artists will explore warm and cool colors while drawing a detailed house scene, discover the magic of still life, and recreate a famous masterpiece by Edward Hopper. We’ll even take an imaginative trip to Japan to capture the beauty of the kimono. Each lesson builds skills, confidence, and excitement—sign up today and let your young artist’s creativity bloom! Please send a "nut free" snack with your child.

Fizzy Fairy Potions - 4 - 9 Years Old Step into the world of fairy magic! In this enchanting class, scientists will mix, stir, and create mesmerizing fizzing pink fairy potions. Spark imagination as kids explore the science behind the fizz. Full of hands-on fun, this enchanting experience ignites curiosity, creativity, and a dash of fairy dust! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

Home Alone Safety Ages 8-13 Participants will learn the important responsibilities of being safe alone-at-home. Topics include basic first aid, fire safety, kitchen safety, internet safety, small and large emergencies, stranger danger, sibling arguments, and more. A take-home handout is provided for discussion at home with parents and guardians.

Intro to RC Car Racing Gr K-8 Interested in RC Cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us for some fun as we explore what makes them work and then get to try them out. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the hobby, and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars and Trucks. Participants can bring their own RC Cars on approval. K-1st grade should have someone present during class with the student.

Kick-Off to Summer STEM Ages 6 - 11 Sunshine, summer, and STEM! Gear up for a curious and creative summer with hands-on, outdoor-based engineering challenges and STEM to-go fun!

Perfectly Pink Axolotl - 4-9 Years Old Come create a perfectly pink Axolotl with us! Embrace your love for all shades of pink, like blush, rose, and fuchsia, as you learn to draw and paint this adorable amphibian. Not only will this project leave you tickled, but it will also leave you smiling! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child

RC Car Racing Gr 8-12 Want to drive RC Cars on a track? Then come join us and you can test your driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own on approval.

ADVANTAGE PREPARATORY COURSES – ACT FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS Online (Self-Paced): ACT Prep Course for students preferring to prepare for the exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code via email and can access the course at any time. The fee for this course is $80. Students may repeat this course at no charge until graduation from high school. Courses are designed for students who want to maximize their ACT exam score, as well as for those who feel uneasy about their test-taking skills or who have previously taken the exam and aren't satisfied with their results. For more information visit www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 1-800-521-3177. For test site information for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www. ACTstudent.org.

Super Mario Themed Game Coding - 2nd - 5th Grade In this class, we introduce students to 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, select custom characters and tracks to personalize their games. Home Technical Requirements for all Tech Academy Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: Scratch Website Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)