A P P L E T O N A R E A S C H O O L D I S T R I C T Volume 9, Issue 2

October 2014

L E A P This is a monthly publication to inform families of community activities for children.

Learning, Enrichment, and Athletic Programs

Owl Prowl Hike – Saturday, October 4th ~ 6:00–8:00 pm Join us as we learn more about the common owls of Wisconsin and their fascinating adaptations. We will begin in the nature center, followed by a night hike to listen and call for owls. Cost – Members: $3/person or $10/family; Nonmembers: $5/person or $15/family. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call 920-731-6041 to register.

Night Hike – Friday, October 17th ~ 7:00–8:30 pm Come and explore Bubolz Preserve in a whole new way. Discover the sights, sounds, and beauty of nature at night as we go for a hike through our prairies and forests. Cost – Members: FREE; Nonmembers: $3/person or $10/family. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call 920-731-6041 to register.

Romp in the Autumn Swamp – Saturday, October 25th ~ 3:00–7:00 pm Celebrate the autumn season at the preserve with hay rides, games, pumpkin decorating, hands-on activities, outdoor movies, a campfire with s’mores, and a jack-o-lantern trail. Pre-register by October 10th – Adults $5; Kids 12 & under $8; Families $30 – Includes a t-shirt for every child 12 & under. Visit our website to register: www.bubolzpreserve.org.

Contact Courtney Osenroth for more information: 920-731-6041 or cosenroth@bubolzpreserve.org

Youth Nights (Grades 3-5) October 3 November 7 December 5

Teen Nights (Grades 5-8) October 17 November 21 December 19

Join us for gym activities, swimming, arts and crafts, inflatables, food, and live music performances by Appleton Rock School!

Cost: Y Member $2; General Public $4

For more information, contact Colin Specht at 920-954-7620

Students in Grades 3-6 are invited to the Apple Creek YMCA

Youth Nights from 6:00-9:00 pm on the following dates:

October 17

November 14

December 19

Join us for activities such as music,

dancing, indoor and outdoor games,

campfires, s'mores and more!

Y Members $2/person

General Public $4/person

For more information call 920-733-9622

Apple Creek YMCA

Youth Nights

Student Martial Arts Program Kids and Teens (ages 5 and up) can learn jiu-jitsu, judo and kickboxing!

Monday, Wednesday & Fridays evenings Kids learn discipline, gain confidence, get exercise and learn self-defense

training in martial arts.

Free uniform!

To find out more visit www.OneWorldMartialArtsllc.com

Or call Brit Graves 920-378-2861 324 W. Wisconsin Ave, Appleton

“The Other Check-Up”

The Appleton Area School District (AASD) recommends that ALL

children participate in a screening on or after their third birthday.

Children between the ages of 3 and 5 who are not enrolled in 5-

year-old kindergarten, and who live in the AASD, are eligible for a

developmental screening. Parents or guardians do not need to have

concerns to schedule a screening!

Screenings are available at our new Community Early Learning Cen-

ter, the Appleton Public Library, and selected elementary schools

in the district.

Please call 920-832-6109 to schedule an appointment!

For additional information, please contact Kimberly Quinn, 3-5

Year Old Screening Coordinator at 920-997-1399, ext. 2914

Inspire Volleyball Clinic What is it? A volleyball clinic where individuals with special needs will be paired up one-on-one with Appleton East volleyball players to practice skills, create relationships, and have fun!

WHO: Any individual with special needs or an extra challenge to overcome

WHEN: October 12th; 5:30 - 7:30 pm WHERE: Appleton East High School, 2121 E Emmers Drive, Appleton

COST: Free! All participants will receive a t-shirt

Register online by October 4th at www.inspiresportswi.org. If you have additional questions, please contact us at inspiresportswi@gmail.com.