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Our YouthEskomo SportsESKOMO SPRINGSPORTS 2014ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RDDEADLINE IS MARCH 15TH AND A LATE FEE OF 20 AFTER THIS DATEwww.eskolittleleague.comT-ball Boys & GirlsAges 4-6Parent Meeting:Sunday, April 6thBaseball Boys & GirlsAges 7-8Parent Meeting:Sunday, April 6thRookie Softball GirlsAges 7-8Parent Meeting:Sunday April 6th2014 EskomoBaseball CampWhen:Baseball BoysMinors Ages 9-10Majors Ages 11-12Parent Meeting:Sunday March 2ndEvaluation:Friday March, 14thBaseball BoysIntermediate Age 13Juniors Ages 13-14Parent Meeting:Sunday March 2ndSoftball GirlsU10 Ages 9-10U12 Ages 11-12Softball GirlsU14 Ages 13-14U16 Ages 15-16Parent Meeting:Sunday March 2ndEvaluation:Friday March, 14thParent Meeting:Sunday March 2ndCOMPUTERS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PARENT MEETING FORONLINE REGISTRATIONWATCH OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OR LIKE US ONFACEBOOK “Esko Youth Baseball / Softball Association”Barneløpet: A Classic CrossCountry Ski“Fun Run” For KidsThe Cloquet Sons of Norway Heimsyn Lodge andthe Cloquet Ski Club invite children ages 3-10to cross country ski in its first ever “Barneløpet”(Norwegian for “the children’s race”) starting at 2pm in Veterans Park on Sunday, March 2.The Barneløpet (pronounced Barn EH loo peh) is modeled after similar skievents in Norway. and the “Barnebirkie” in Hayward,Wisconsin, a noncompetitive ski event where everyone who finishes wins a blue ribbon and a flag.The Cloquet event is intended for children from ages 3 - 10. Parents andgrandparents are allowed to ski with their children, if they wish.March 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2014Where: Esko High School Blue Gym FacilityWho: 3rd and 4th grades from 6:00 to 7:15 PM5th and 6th grades from 7:15 to 8:30 PMCost: 35 pre-registration (includes an Eskomo Baseball t-shirt) 40 if you register the day of the camp (includes an EskomoBaseball t-shirt) 15 for each additional child in a family attending baseball/softball camps.Additional Esko Baseball apparel will be on sale at campBring: Own glove and bat. Balls additional bats and catcher’s equipment will be available if needed.Players will receive instruction from Esko Baseball Coaches, LittleLeague Coaches and Eskomo baseball players.Throwing, hitting, and ground-ball mechanics will be emphasized using a “rotating station” format.Pitching and catching mechanics and pitch development will also beinstructed for those interested.Clinicians will tailor instruction at a level appropriate for your son –whether he is a beginner or advanced.There will be something to learn for everyone!Questions?: Contact Ben Haugen at:bhaugen@esko.k12.mn.us (preferred)879-4673 ext. 244 (work)428-0249 (home)To register: Fill out the form below. Please make checks payable toEsko Baseball Association. Send check and form to:Children may register the day of the race or call Barneløpet Coordinator: Ken Ben HaugenPO Box 10Jorgensen at 384-4202ORBen Haugen’s mailbox at Esko High School2 Hwy 61 EEsko, MN 55733After the race, skiers and their families are invited to join the Sons of Norwayin the Veterans Park Pavillion for cookies, cider and hot chocolate.KIDS PLUS MEETINGS &EVENTS2014 Eskomo Baseball CampName Grade Thursdays 3:30 – 6:30 pmT-shirt size Field Trip – March 5 (Early Release Day)Parent/Guardian Name(s)Phone Number (in case of an emergency)4 - Esko’s Corner - March 2014Attention all studentathletes planning toparticipate in a springsport - please make sureto register online and have all forms as well as a currentphysical turned in prior to the start of the first day of practice. Forms can be picked up in the athletic office or onlinewww.esko.k12.mn.us under the “Athletics” tab.SOFTBALL:Practice for all girls (grades 7-12) begins on Monday,March 10th.Practices will be held indoors until it is nice enough to gooutside. Indoor practice times will vary: 3:30-6:00PM or5:30-8:00PM. A practice schedule will be handed out at theparent meeting.*Parent/Player meeting (for parents of softball playersgrades 7-12) on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00 pm in Mr.Haugen’s Room 244Parents make sure to sign up for “Notify Me” on thewww.polarleague.org website for your son or daughter’sWe look forward to a great 2014 Softball Season!appropriate sport and level to get up-to-date schedulingCoaching Staff,changes (which happens often in the spring!) Have aBrad Emanuelgreat season!Huff EmanuelNicole SchmidtErin EmanuelPractice starts on Monday, March 10th Contact: Coach Brad Emanuel at bemanuel22@gmail.comTRACK:for high school students. Junior hightracksters can practice with the highschool runners or they can wait for theofficial junior high start date of Monday,March 31st. Dress warm to run outside!!BASEBALL:Important Dates:Sunday, March 2 - Parent meeting forparents whose son is interested in playing baseball (grades 7-12). Meeting willbe in the high school theater at 6:00 pmfor grades 9-12 and 6:20 pm for grades 7 & 8 and a LittleLeague Parent Meeting for grades 3-8 at 7:00 pm.Monday, March 17 – Practice begins for 9-12th gradersand any 8th graders trying out for the C-team. Practices willbe held indoors until it is nice enough to go outside. IndoorSUMMER LEAGUE BASEBALLpractice times will vary: mornings, 3:30-6:00PM, 5:00Little League Registrations are open (grades 7 and 8) and 7:30PM or 7:00-9:30PM. Outdoor practices will run fromwill be done online again like last year (www.eskolittlelea- 3:30-6:00PM or 5:00-7:30PM. A practice schedule will begue.com). We are again planning on having VFW(grades handed out at the parent meeting.8-10) and Legion(grades 10-12) squads. Registration andfees for the VFW and Legion will be handled through Mr. March 24-28 Spring Break (there will be baseball pracHaugen at a later time. The plan has been to make these tice!)teams an extension of the spring season - to make them comMonday, March 31 – Practice begins for 7th and 8th gradpetitive and fun. This means committing to being on theers. More information on the JH season will be sent hometeam. It also means better organization on our part. I can tellwith your son at a later time.you we have been thinking about how to make the summerteams better and will be making some changes. Summer is Tuesday, April 8th -Season Opener game (JV and Varsity).a busy time. Please have a conversation with your son anddiscuss his and your commitment level. It’s not any fun for Baseball does try and keep an up-to-date website under theanyone when the team is constantly in flux due to everything “Athletics” tab at www.esko.k12.mn.us. There, you canelse going on in the summer. Good spring baseball teams find schedules, information, etc.have committed summer teams. I can tell you the coaches All of the Esko baseball staff are excited about the upcomwill be committed this summer! If your son is serious about ing season.being a good baseball player he should participate and be aIf you have any questions, please contact Ben Haugen atcommitted member of a summer team.bhaugen@esko.k12.mn.us.If you have any questions, please contact Ben Haguen atSee you at the ballpark!bhaugen@esko.k12.mn.us.5 - Esko’s Corner - March 2014

After School ClubsSavannah’s Pottery –St. Pat MugTennis ClubBeginning Date: 03/13/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PMEsko Schools - S101 ArtCost: 15.00Instructor(s): Roen, MichelleDescription: Come and paint a great St. Patrick’s Day mug and bring the dayin with some Irish style!Beginning Date: 04/07/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PMEsko Schools - S101 ArtCost: 14.00Instructor(s): Roen, MichelleDescription: Paint an adorable basket for an Easter Egg!Beginning Date: 04/28/2014, 04/30/2014, 05/05/2014, 05/07/20143:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - CafeteriaCost: 12.00Instructor(s): Johnson,CyndeeDescription:Grades3-6, join us for tennis!Students will learn thefundamentals of tennis,get to practice, and havea blast! Rackets are provided, but you can bringyour own rackets if youwish!Savannah’s Pottery-Easter TulipArcheryBeginning Date: 03/18/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PMEsko Schools - S101 ArtCost: 14.00Instructor(s): Roen, MichelleDescription: Proudley display yourEaster eggs with this 2 piece TullipEgg Holder that you paint yourself!It will make the Easter Bunny proud!Beginning Date: 04/14/2014, 04/16/2014, 04/21/2014, 04/23/2014 3:30PM- 4:30PM Esko Schools - CafeteriaCost: 13.00Instructor(s): Johnson, CyndeeDescription: Learn the basics while using compound bows and targets!Savannah’s Pottery-Easter BasketECFE & School ReadinessECFE Schedule for Winter/Spring 2014SAVE THE DATE!APRIL 6THEsko ECFE will be holding it’sEaster Egg HuntBeginning Date: 03/12/2014, 03/19/2014, 04/02/2014, 04/09/20143:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - E351Cost: 16.00Instructor(s): Wickenheiser, BrianDescription: MINECRAFT REVOLUTION is back! Join us to create, build,work with other MINECRAFTERS, and survive! You can bring your ownwireless tablet, iPad, or laptop to show and build upon what you have alreadycreated. If you don’t have a device, we have a limited number of iPads andeven an XBOX! You will be able to join each other online on the school’snetwork or work alone. Play and see your creation on the Smartboard too!MINECRAFT team and individual challenges will be offered as well as freestyle. It doesn’t matter if you have never played or are an expert, the onlyquestion is: Are you ready?Parents: Minecraft can help develop many skills including critical thinking,creativity, collaboration, and spatial sense. A different skill is picked eachweek to focus on, but hopefully the students think they are just having fun!*If a student brings his/her own device, the school is not responsible if it islost or stolen. Students are welcome to drop off their device in Mr. Wick’sroom (351) in the morning.Rainbow LoomBeginning Date: 03/04/2014, 03/11/2014, 03/18/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - E351Cost: 9.00Description: Create and collaborate on Rainbow Looms! This is a time forstudents to share tips and tricks and to explore news ways of using looms.Students will be shown a video on the Smartboard that will show a newbracelet or necklace to make for the week. Bring your own Rainbow Loomand bands if you have them. If you don’t, we wiLL have a limited number oflooms and bands that you can use--keep what you create!Instructor(s): Wickenheiser, BrianEsko Community Education, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733Name: Birthdate:Address: City/Zip:Home Phone: Work Phone:Email:Club: Cost:Homeroom Teacher: Grade:Additional Student:Tiny TotsWhen: (Tuesdays) Feb. 4, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22 (datesupdated from after snow day)Time: 4:15 – 5:30pmCost: 45Enjoy one-on-one time with your toddler before attending a discussion abouta variety of topics specific to a toddler’s social, emotional and physicaldevelopment. Children enjoy socializing under the supervision of an earlychildhood teacher.When: (Tuesdays) Feb. 4, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22 (datesupdated from after snow day)Time: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.Cost: 45 per familyEnjoy playing and making fun crafts with your child(ren) while also meetingother families in your community. Come discuss positive and practicalways to handle the challenges of raising young children. This is a greatopportunity to gain knowledge and get advice from other parents who maybe experiencing similar situations. This is also a great opportunity to shareany tips you may have from your own life experiences, with other parents.This class focuses on children ages Birth to five years. Older siblings arewelcome. Fun for the whole family!“Men”tor NightKids.bring your favorite guy and join us for a night of fun!For ages 3 years through 1st GradeClub: Cost:Homeroom Teacher: Grade:This is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or otherspecial guy to enjoy activities together.Parent/Guardian: Cell Phone:T-shirt/shoe size (if applicable)Any special needs?Total Enclosed: Payment Type: Check # Cash Credit CardMasterCard VISA - - -Exp. Date: 3 Digit CodeAuthorized Signature:To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.usYou will be contacted only if a class is filled. Otherwise, consider yourself registered for the class. Make checks payable to Esko Community Education and mailto the above address or drop off at the office. Cancellation fee is 2.00.6 - Esko’s Corner - March 2014 25.00 registration fee isrequired to secure yourchild’s spot.(16 – 36 months)When: March 6 – Dinosaur Roar – Everything DinosaursApril 3 – The Colors of Spring – Fun with ColorsMay 1 – May Day Baskets – Yay for May!Time: (Thursdays) 6:15 -7:15 pmCost: 6.00 per class (1st child) 3.00 per additional childName: Birthdate:REGISTRATIONS WILLNOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE THESE DATES.REGISTRATION FORMSWILL BE AVAILABLE inthe Community Educationoffice.on Sunday, April 6th,2014!!! Watch for more info to come in the Apriledition of the Esko Corner.(Mixed ages)After School Club/Class Registration Form:Below are the dates for registration for School ReadinessPreschool for classes beginning in the Fall:AnnualEvening AdventuresMINECRAFT REVOLUTION Grades 3-5School Readiness Preschool Registration for2014/2015 School YearFebruary 1–February 28, 2014- Current School ReadinessStudents may register.March 3 – 14, 2014 – Esko Residents may register.*If the number of registrations we receive during this timeexceeds the number of spots available, all Esko residentnames received during these dates will be chosen through alottery system.March 17, 2014 – Open to the general public.You may direct any questions toChristina Walther or Tina Kauma, 879-4038.ECFE CLASS FEES: Families pay what they can best afford.Those who are unable to pay are still welcome.Annual IncomeECFE Fee/Semester 50,000 Full Price 30,000 - 50,00010% discount 10,000 - 30,00025% discountunder 10,000 50% discountEsko ECFEEsko Community Education, P.O.Box 10, Esko, MN 55733ClassCostChild’s NameBirthdateParent/Guardian’s Name(s)Address City/ipHome Phone Work PhoneEmail Cell PhonePlease list any special needs or allergies:Please make checks payable to Esko Community Education. Registrationscan be dropped off in the Community Education office or mailed to theabove address. You will need to register for each semester. Thank You!Total EnclosedCheck #To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.us7 - Esko’s Corner - March 2014

Esko Adult Community Education ClassesYOGA03/04/2014, 03/11/2014, 03/18/2014, 04/01/2014, 04/08/2014, 04/15/2014,04/22/2014, 04/29/20145:00PM - 6:00PMEsko Schools - E270 Elementary Music 50.00Ripp, CarolynZAP the ACT Seminar04/01/2014 6:30PM - 9:00PM - Esko Schools - S132 79.00 – REGISTER ONLINE at www.zaps.comMany colleges require the ACT College Entrance Test as one of the criteriafor admission. We have arranged a 5-hour seminar for your son or daughterto become more familiar with the ACT college entrance exam to hopefullyhelp them improve their test scores. Your son or daughter could benefit fromPILATESeven a small score increase in the highly competitive college entrance selection process. This is a seminar for students of all ability levels. Experience3/5/14 - 4/30/14 6:15PM - 7:00PM E270 Elementary Musicindicates that students who take our company’s ACT seminar achieve a 1-5*No class March 26 - Need 8 to register!point score increase. ZAPS Learning company will be sending letters to allmembers of the Junior Class with more details and registration information. 45.00DO NOT register for this class through Community Education. You can visitAmber Bergthe ZAPS Educational Seminar website at www.Zaps.com for more informaAll levels of experience welcome, from novice to advanced. If you want tion and to register.to feel like you worked out hard when you are done, this is the class foryou. The workout will strengthen your core through the use of a Pilatesring and mat, with a focus on form. Plan to burn calories, increase yourenergy, improve your posture and flexibility, and get things burning!Pilates rings will be sold at the first class ( 20.00), or participants canbring their own. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and waterbottle.KARATESpring Quarter 2014Beginning Date: 03/20/2014 6:00PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S132Cost: 0.00March 11—June 6Tuesday & Friday afternoon at Esko Schoolsafter school in the Cafeteria3:30pm—4:45pm (K-12)Description: This workshop addresses six key risks that retirees face, including outliving your income and rising health care costs. You will learn how toturn your retirement concerns into confidence.Give your child a chance to try an awesome sport!!Martial arts training will help your child:Social Security: Strategize to MinimizeBeginning Date: 05/06/2014 6:00PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S132Cost: 0.00 Description: Mistakes involving Social Security can be costly, but we canprovide the guidance you need. THis workshop will help you sort throughyour questions and help wnsure the choices you make are tailored to yourneeds.Instructor(s): Hallgren, Nathan and Terrio-Johnson, KyleOpen Gym Get in ShapePractice Self-DisciplineGain ConfidenceLearn Self-DefenseDevelop Good CharacterREGISTER NOWPlease register throughCommunity Education.Spring Quarter starts onMarch 11, 2014PricingKarate UniformThese are life skills that willbenefit your child in school,and in all areas of life. 4512-week Tuition 135Quarterly Belt AdvancementTesting fee 55This program is run by Stefan and Stephanie Stein, black belts andowners of Mattevi Martial Arts Academy, a premier martial arts schoolin the northland.Sundays, through March 1612:00 – 4:00 pm 0.00Mattevi Martial Arts Academy102 Belknap St. Superior, WI 54880Open Gym time for Esko Residents: In order to accomodate our largenumbers of participants, please observe the following:Open Gym for Families with Children is from 12:00 - 2:00 pmOpen Gym for Youth and Adults is from 2:00 - 4:00 pm(no children under grade 6 allowed without an adult present withthem) Please sign-in with the Open Gym Supervisor. The supervisorhas the right to ask you to leave if you are being disruptive or disrepectful.Walking For FitnessNovember – March 6:00AM - 8:00AM & 4:00PM - 9:00PM 0.00 – Must register through Community EducationThe school building will be open again this year to allow for all Eskocommunity members to walk inside during the darker and wintermonths on weekdays except on no school days. You will need to register in the Community Education office to receive guidelines and abutton to wear while you walk.“FROM SAPTO SYRUP”715-394-5425www.gmmaa.comThis flyer is distributed as a courtesy to families in Esko School; however, distribution does not implythat the school endorses or approves the activities or viewpoints promoted in these materials.What Would Batman Eat?Beginning Date: 03/31/2014 6:00PM - 8:30PMEsko Schools - S100 Family Consumer ScienceCost: 0.00Description: What Would Batman Eat?You are an everyday superhero every time you feed children nutritious mealsand snacks whilebalancing your food budget and time. Attending this workshop will affirmyour hard work in providing the best meals and snacks for kids and inspireyou to accomplish even greater feats! After participating in What Would Batman Eat? You will know how your everyday actions make you a superherofor children’s health, you will understand the parallel between setting up yourhome for safety and setting up your home for healthy living and you’ll develop a deeper appreciation for the value of investing in healthy foods forchildren.8 - Esko’s Corner - March 2014Spring Break camp:Techniques for starting or Improvingyour home Maple Syruping!Poetry panda-moniumSuperior public libraryMarch 10-14Cloquet middle schoolmarch 24-28AGES 8-13. Camp runs 9-3 with a finalperformance open to the public onfriday. 125.All Current KARATE Students MUST Pre-registerbefore class begins!Retire with ConfidenceTHE Duluth Playhouseis coming to YOU!EXTENSION COMMUNITY CONNECTHosted by: The Carlton County Master Gardeners03/31/2014 6:30PM - 9:00PM -Esko Schools - S132This 8 week class will i

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