Feb. 19, 2016
CHS Mid-Winter Play
Bismarck Elementary
Wrestling Program
CHS Theatre Dept. presents two one-act comedies February
19-21 at the CHS Auditorium, Fri. & Sat. at 7 pm, Sun. at 2
pm. Tickets are $5 adults/$3 students at the door.
Bismarck Elementary Wrestling program for students in
grades K-5 will begin Monday, Feb. 22 - Thursday, Feb.
25 and Monday, Feb. 29 - Thursday, March 3 from 3:054:05 pm. Cost is $10 per student. Roosevelt will practice
at Highland Acres, Saxvik at Pioneer, and Prairie Rose at
Solheim. There may be other combinations of schools based
on coach availability.
This weekend!
Every Novel You Read in High School (in 25 Minutes
or Less) is about a theatre troupe that attempts to present
everything from To Kill a Mockingbird to The Great
Gatsby. Since the students didn't actually read the novels,
their interpretation isn't always accurate. Slasrever Neves,
or Seven Reversals, is a fast-paced parody of reversals in
seven short scenes, including a scene that runs backwards
from end to beginning.
Explore Engineering
Saturday, Feb. 20, TOMORROW!
North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers Ch. 3
and Gateway to Science present Explore Engineering on
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10 am-5 pm. at the Kirkwood Mall.
Children can explore the field of engineering at hands-on
discovery stations with community engineers.
Engineering competitions for students in grades 6-12 will
be held at 11 am and 3 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded! No
preregistration needed. For more information contact Gerri
Sarsten at gerri@gscience.org or 258-1975.
Real World Camp
Register by Tuesday, March 1
Gateway to Science
Visiting Scientist Series
• Space Junk: NASA’s Orbital Debris Program with Jack
Bacon, Ph.D., PE of NASA. This event is Thur., Feb. 25,
7 pm at the NECE Auditorium at BSC. It is FREE and
open to the public.
• Meet a NASA Scientist: Spaceflight 101 with Jack Bacon,
Ph.D., PE of NASA. This event on Sat., Feb. 27, 11 am at
Gateway to Science is FREE and open to the public.
Contact Gerri Sarsten, gerri@gscience.org, 258-1975.
Spring Fever Carnival
& Vendor Show
Saturday, March 5
ND Jumpstart Coalition is hosting a Real World Camp for
6th and 7th grade students April 29 at Legacy. The camp is
FREE and limited to 180 students. Students will learn about
budgeting, wants vs. needs, credit, jobs, etc. To register, go
to www.tinyurl.com/realworld2016, email vanessa.hoines@
ndsu.edu, call 667-3340 or click here.
Bismarck Public Schools
Wrestling tournaments will be Friday, Feb. 26, at Horizon at
4:45 pm and Friday, March 4, at CHS at 5 pm. Registration
forms will be available at school offices starting the first
week of February. Call BPS coach Mike Crouse, 323-4650
ext. 5629, for more info.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is hosting the Spring
Fever Carnival and Vendor Show from 10 am-3 pm at
Evangel on Saturday, March 5, 3225 N. 14th St. Shop at
over 25 vendors booths/tables. Performances from Just For
Kix will be at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Admission is FREE.
Tickets will be available for purchase of games, balloon
animals, food and inflatables.
806 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091
My Favorite Teacher
essay contest
Deadline: Tuesday, March 1
The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher contest gives
students the ability to tell their community how much
their favorite teacher is appreciated. Winning teachers are
recognized at a local ceremony and entered into regional
and national contests to win $500 and $5,000 B&N gift
cards, respectively. Students who write the winning essays
receive a certificate of recognition in a local celebration
and are entered into a national contest where they can win a
$500 B&N gift card and a NOOK device.
Contest info:
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iddle and high school students write an essay, poem, or
thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced
their lives and why they appreciate and admire him/her.
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ntries should in English, 500 words or less, typed on
8.5"x11" white paper.
•E
ach entry should be submitted with an entry form
available at Barnes & Noble when submitting the essay or email crm2857@bn.com for more details.
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arent/guardian must sign the entry form acknowledging
they have read the contest rules. (Available in-store or on
our website - email address above.)
• Entries are due at the Bismarck B&N store on March 1.
“Play with your Food” –
A Kid’s Cooking Adventure
Saturday, March 5 or Saturday, March 19
Kohl’s Healthy Communities and CHI St. Alexius Health
have come together to teach children about health and
wellness. Kids in grades 3-5 and a caregiver are invited
to join CHI St. Alexius Health’s head chef to learn about
healthy food choices and how to prepare simple, fun
snacks the whole family will enjoy. While the children
prepare food, adults are given an educational tour of Dan’s
Supermarket provided by NDSU Extension Service. Learn
to shop with a plan, buy on a budget, read food labels, find
whole grains and receive healthy recipes.
Classes will be at Century High School, door 6, east parking
lot behind the portables. There are two class times to choose
each day (9-10:30 am or 11:30 am-1pm). Space is limited
so register early at www.st.alexius.org, click “Classes &
Events,” then “Events.” Call 530-7065 for questions.
Bismarck Public Schools
Children’s Library Programs
The Children’s Library of the Bismarck Public Library
announces the following FREE Spring programs for
children and families in the Children’s Library Story Room.
Miss Sparkles Kids Club (grades K-3)
This enriching arts club provides children with a fun,
educational, and positive social experience. The 4-week
session meets Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm, Feb. 23- March 15.
Call 355-1489 to register.
B.A.R.K: Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids
The Library partners with local therapy dogs and their
owners to offer B.A.R.K. for kids who want practice
reading with non-judgmental listeners -- dogs!
B.A.R.K. Spring Dates:
Mondays - March 28, April 4 & April 11 at 7-8:10 pm.
Thursdays - March 31, April 7 & April 14 at 4-5:10 pm.
Registration begins Monday, Feb. 22. To register, contact
the Children’s Department at 355-1489.
Story Times
Lapsit Baby Story Time - 9:30 am, Thursdays
Toddler Story Time - 9:30 am and 10:15 am, Tuesdays
Preschool Story Time - Wednesdays, 9:30 am and 10:15 am
and Thursdays, 10:15 am
Family Story Time - 6:30 pm, Mondays
Sensory Story Time - 6:30 pm, Thursdays
Save the Date: Summer Reading Kick-off Friday, June 10.
For more information visit www.bismarcklibrary.org or call
355-1489.
Dad and Kid’s Day
Sunday, March 6
New Song Church will have Dad and Kid’s Day on
Sunday, March 6 at the Golf Dome from 3-5 pm. This is an
opportunity for dads to spend quality time with their kids
while enjoying activities such as soccer, football, kickball,
etc. This event is FREE and open to children ages 5 through
5th grade. Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be there to
accompany kids who do not have a dad attending (all Big
Brothers and Big Sisters go through a screening process and
have passed a background check). Call 258-5683 or email
kids@newsongbismarck.com for more information.
With the exception of official BPS activities, these events
are not sponsored/endorsed by BPS. For a copy of the
guidelines, deadlines and fees, e-mail renae_walker@
bismarckschools.org or call 701-323-4091 to submit
items for a small fee. For current and past issues, visit
bismarckschools.org under the “Parents” tab.
806 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091
Bismarck Youth Baseball
Bismarck Youth Baseball general registration is
open to Bismarck area 6-12 year olds for the 2016 season.
To register online or to get more detailed information,
including age determination date, division structure,
and season dates, visit www.bismarckyouthbaseball.org.
Registration forms can also be picked up at the Bismarck
Parks & Recreation office on Front Street. Registrations
should be submitted ASAP, as some divisions fill up quickly.
Missouri Valley
Family YMCA
Part Time Junior Kindergarten 2016/17
The Y Junior Kindergarten program utilizes
developmentally appropriate curricula to help children
develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
The program includes High Scope Curriculum, physical
education, swimming skills classes and a handwriting
program. Registration opens Feb. 23 at noon in the Youth
Development Center.
Swimming Lessons
Registration for all Winter 2016 Sessions is open.
Youth Sports
PreK – 1st Grade Birls and Boys Basketball
Member Registration: February 29 – March 21
Non-Member Registration: March 3 - 21
Session Dates: April 11 – May 21
Practices Monday – Thursday 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30 pm
Games will be held Saturdays beginning April 23
https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4023/Programs/
search.mvc/programs?keyword=basketball
Youth Fitness Classes
Introduces youth ages 5-12 to different fitness activities:
circuit training, Zumba®, kickboxing, yoga, etc. Classes
will meet Mondays and Thursdays 6:45-7:30 pm in the Y
Gym (note changed time and location).
Adventure Camp
YMCA Adventure Camp is an exciting place to be on
days off school! Activities include art, gym and outdoor
activities. For kids ages 8 and over swimming is also
offered. Hours are from 6:30 am-6 pm. Breakfast, lunch
and afternoon snacks are included. Registration is now
open for March dates. Register online or at the Y! https://
ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4023/Programs/search.
mvc/sessions?program_id=10476 or contact mindy.
garlandsayler@bismarckymca.org.
Camp Dates: March 23, 24, 28, 29
Register by: March 18
Itty Bitty Activities
Itty Bitty Activities are designed to get children ages 3-5
moving and learning. Parents and guardians are encouraged
to participate with their child. All participants will receive
an Itty Bitty water bottle.
Member Registration: $30
Non-Member Registration: $50
Note: Member and Non-Member registration dates are the
same for all Itty Bitty Activities.
Bismarck Public Schools
Itty Bitty Basketball
Registration Dates: Feb. 29 - March 21
Session Dates:
March 30 - April 20
4-Week Session Fees
Members: $50
Non-Members: $100
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
(2x/week for 4 weeks)
Feb. 29 – March 31; April 4 – 28; May 2 – 26
Friday/or/Saturday
Feb. 26 – April 16; April 22 – June 4
(No lessons March 23 – 29)
https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4023/Programs/
search.mvc/programs?keyword=swim
2015-16 School Year Y After School Care
The Youth Development Center offers after school
programming for K – 5th Grade students at three locations:
YMCA, School Age Learning Center North (in Century
Baptist) and School Age Learning Center Divide (in First
Baptist Church). Contact the Program Coordinator at
mindy.garlandsayler@bismarckymca.org for information.
Youth Development Pass
The Youth Development Pass is FREE and available for
youth grades K-6 in Bismarck-Mandan. It includes use
of swimming pools, basketball courts, locker room, and
youth fitness classes. Pick up an application at the Member
Services Desk.
Healthy Family Fun Night
This fun family event is hosted by the Y and organized by
students at University of Mary – each year it gets bigger
and better with all sorts of activities for kids 3 years old
through elementary school: Sat., March 19, 6-8 pm at the Y.
806 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091