Bloomington Community Education

PK-Gr. 4  The Bloomington Try Hockey for Free! program is hosting 3 March "Learn to Play" classes focused on PK -  Grade 4 students who have an interest in ice hockey.  These free classes are available to any Bloomington Preschooler, Kindergartner, and First through Fourth Grade student (public, private, or home-schooled) who would like to hit the ice.  Class will be held at the Bloomington Ice Garden Rink 3.  Parents - please transport your children to the site on the dates noted.  Arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts.  There will be certified USA Hockey Coaches and Volunteers to help them get equipped and on the ice. This "Learn to Play" class will last one hour.  Please pick up your child after the class.  Note: You may sign up for all three sessions.  Parents are responsible for transportation to the rink and back home.  Parents may stay for the class.No equipment needed, however if your child has skates, please bring them.  Dress appropriately for ice hockey - no shorts or short sleeves.

Bloomington Public School's Driver's Education program collaborates with A+ Driving School to provide students classroom/behind-the-wheel package options. These classes are for students who are not signed up to take it as a credit during their regular school day--high school credits are not earned.The total cost is $395.00 for the classroom & behind-the-wheel package. A $70 registration fee is due when enrolling. Students may enroll if they are currently 14 -1/2 years of age. Students must complete all 30 hours of classroom training.  After classroom instruction is completed, the student will need to pay $85 to A+ Driving School to receive their blue card, and will be given information about registering for the six hours of Behind-the-Wheel training with A+ Driving School. The remainder of the payments to A+ Driving School will be paid at the time of the Behind the Wheel lessons ($80 per lesson). Once the student receives their blue card they may take their state permit exam at a DVS exam station. The student will take the blue card along with the appropriate ID, social security number, corrective lenses (if needed), and fee to a Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services location. Transportation to the classroom instruction is the responsibility of the participant. A reminder e-mail will be sent prior to the start of class. Cancellations received 3 or more business days prior to the start of class will receive a refund less a $10 processing fee. Cancellations made less than 3 business days prior to the start of class will not receive a refund..

Gr. K-5  In this fun art class, your child will celebrate winter and spring by creating a two special craft projects that they can share with friends and family.  Prepare to make a mess in this class designed to keep the mess in the classroom, not in your home!  Please bring a nut-free snack to class and dress for mess as paint, glitter, and glue are sure to end up on you!