Sign up for one or sign up for all, each date will have a different theme, and of course, PRIZES! Everybody wins! DATESTuesday, September 29: Back 2 School Bingo Thursday, October 27: Halloween Bingo Monday, November 16: Fall Bingo Tuesday, December 15: Winter Bingo

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences and parenting discussions specific to their child's age that will help build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. What happens in an ECFE class? 1. Parent and child interaction time: A licensed early childhood teacher and assistant provide developmentally appropriate activities, songs and stories for parents and children to enjoy together. 2. Child time: A time devoted to learning through play and activities with licensed teachers and assistants while parents participate in a parent discussion time in a separate room. 3. Parent Time: Parents or caregivers participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator. Joys and challenges of parenting are shared and topic discussions are designed to address the developmental needs of each group. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes meet once a week. Together, parents and children participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. ECFE teachers use the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards provided through the Minnesota Department of Education. All classes are offered September through April. ALL families are welcome. Early Learning Scholarships Are Available! Call today to find out more information! 218-879-9291 Sibling care is available for most classes. Please use your child's age as of September 1, 2026.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2027 8:30 am - 2 pm | $40 Instructor: Jillena Hanson Cloquet Middle School—Room C141, Enter Door #1Enter door #1, turn left, second door on the right side of the hallway. Please bring bag lunch, water, notebook & pencil Dress comfortably If possible, please bring your own doll. (Cabbage Patch sized doll is good) This course gives current and future babysitters (ages 11-16) the skills and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school-age children. We will use videos, hands-on activities, and problem solving. Babysitter's Training teaches youth how to: Handle emergencies, accidents and illnesses with first aid & CPR Recognize safety and injury prevention Communicate with parents Supervise young children Feed, diaper and care for infants Remain safe as the sitter Scholarships are available to attend this class

Bring your dog (6 months and older) to learn basic commands: come, sit, lay down, and stay. Learn how to walk your dog comfortably on a leash (no flexy leash/leads), and how to pay attention to you instead of other dogs or distractions. Participants must be adult or at least 12 years old (and anyone under 15 must have a parent present) . Orientation is first night of class 6-7pm NO DOGS FIRST NIGHT. Must have proof of current rabies vaccination and certificate must be brought to class the first night. All participants must sign a liability waiver. CDC guidelines will be followed, including distancing and maximum number of participants. Instructor Jennifer Jablonski is a trainer at Twin Ports Dog Training Club.

Ever imagined working with the Cloquet School District? Now's your chance! We're looking to fill a variety of exciting roles, including paraprofessionals, custodial staff, playground supervisors, substitute teachers, and food service positions. Whether you're seeking a permanent career or a flexible temporary assignment, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out—watch this presentation to learn more about the rewarding opportunities that await you as an ISD 94 employee. Registration is required, and a link to the presentation will be sent to you in your confirmation email.

Exercise your memory and concentration while learning a new skill! This course is for the very beginning bridge player. Each lesson will begin with a short lecture, and then continue with playing hands related to the lecture. Learn vocabulary, suit bidding, responses to opening suit bidding, the finesse, no trump bidding, overcalls and take out doubles. We will study from an elementary bridge text by Shirley Silverman. Additional $6.00 material fee will be charged at start of class.

Beginning Finish will prepare and practice simple conversations in small groups. Some basic grammar will be explained. Instructor's mother tongue is Finnish (Karelian dialect). She took the Finnish course at the Petrozavodsk State University. We will discuss in Finnish the topics typical for beginners. Books do not need to be purchased.This course will be combined with Finnish 1B an use "First Finnish Reader for Beginners" Enni Saarinen mor intensely and will incorporate the TPR story telling method into each class. This will expand your vocabulary and sentence structures necessary for communication. Each week we will practice phonics to avoid reading Finnish words using American reading rules. 1-12 "survival phrases" will be taught in every class.***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area, and we are planning to add more.

The course will start with the vocabulary and structures common for tourist purposes. Basic grammar structures will also be taught. They will enable the students to make correct simple sentences and allow us to read and discuss easy books. The instructor lived in Germany for seven years and has a lot of first-hand cultural experience and has two Masters in methods of teaching foreign languages.This course will be combined with German 1B and will continue working along the same guidelines that have been explained during the beginning course. We will use the Book Zeit für Grammatik that the instructor successfully used in Germany teaching Ukrainian refugees. To facilitate faster speaking development, we will use Raine Blay's technique of storytelling and tackle one of his books "Arme Anna"***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area

Beginning Russian will be a beginning course based around the book “Beginner`s Russian” which was used to teach the language at the High School. Within the first semester we will all learn to read using the Cyrillic alphabet. It is not as tough as it looks. Some people start reading within hours. We will discuss in Russian the topics typical for beginners. Books do not need to be purchased. This course will be combined with Russian 1B and continue practicing reading drills in the cyrillic alphabet. The purpose is to achieve complete fluency in reading in Cyrillic by the end of the Russian 1B course. To expand the vocabulary and basic sentence structures the "Easy Russian Reader" will be used with emphasis on story telling. At every lesson about 10-12 "survival Russian " phrases will be practiced.***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area, and we are planning to add more.

This introductory Spanish course will teach you basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for travel and everyday interactions in a country where Spanish is the most widely spoken foreign and heritage language. Students will learn to introduce themselves, talk about their families, occupations, and interests, and ask and answer common questions while shopping or traveling. We will also practice counting money in Spanish. For healthcare providers and other professionals working with Spanish-speaking patients, the course will also help improve practical medical Spanish communication. Participants will build confidence using common healthcare vocabulary and basic conversational skills to support patient interactions, enhance cultural understanding, and communicate more effectively in clinical settings. This course is designed to strengthen everyday communication and is not a substitute for professional medical interpreter services when required. The instructor Tatyana has graduate credits from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain and Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany!

Build your own sauna! One night class taught by a Finn who has been enjoying and building saunas all his life. Electric or wood-fired? Inside or outside the home? Building in town, at the lake, or the hunting shack? Primitive or modern? We will cover it all including materials, costs, building codes, and most importantly, safety. Plenty of time for questions and unique situations. Happiest people in the world have sauna regularly!

Join us for a fun afternoon of glazing pre-made ceramics Projects will be fired in-house and returned to students within 2 weeks later at school. Dates & Projects Thursday, October 8: Day of the Dead box (4 ¼" L x 3 ¼" W x 2" H) & soap dish (8" L x 4½" W x ¾" H) Tuesday, October 20: Sunflower sauce dish (3 ⅜" Dia x ⅞" H) & leaf sauce bowl (4" W x 2 ½" L x 1 ½" H)Tuesday, November 17: Ornaments (3): Penguin (2 ½" H x 1 ¾" diameter) snowman (2 ¼" L x 1 ½" W x 3 ½" H) owl (2" L x 2" W x 2¾" H Thursday, December 3: Beary Sweet Cocoa Mug (5" H x 4 ¾" Dia. (25 Ounces) *If you'd like to see more photos of projects, please email me at jbilden@isd94.org

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Community Education Instructor with Cloquet Community Education & Recreation! Sharing your passion is one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference. By teaching a class, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire youth and adults, connect with community members, and showcase your expertise in a supportive and enthusiastic learning environment. We look for instructors who are not only knowledgeable, but who bring professionalism and genuine excitement to their subject. If your application is accepted, you’ll be invited to meet with our program coordinator for a class-planning session to help set you up for success. Please note that a criminal background check through ISD #94 is required for all instructors. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, we’re here to help—just contact our office at 218-879-1261. We look forward to exploring the possibility of working together!

SECTION 1 - Terrific Taco Night - Monday, 09/28/2026 - 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Cloquet Middle School Home Economics Room - It’s taco night everyone! In this class you’ll learn how to make tasty tacos with all the fixings. How about “Taco in a bag” or “Fully Loaded Nachos”? Whatever your favorite way to eat them, the tacos will be delicious! Dessert and beverage included. Cost:$17.00 / Aide Cost:$17.00 SECTION 2 - Halloween Themed Cooking Class - Monday, 10/26/2026 - 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Cloquet Middle School Home Economics Room - Enjoy a fun night of some tasty Halloween-themed food. 'Worms and eyeballs' for dinner! (Spaghetti and meatballs.) You will enjoy other "scary-good" treats to complete your meal. Sign up if you dare! Cost:$17.00 / Aide Cost:$17.00 SECTION 3 - Homemade Pizza & Root Beer Float Night - Monday, 12/07/2026 - 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Cloquet Middle School Home Economics Room - Our most popular class ever…..come make your own pizza with a great selection of toppings to pick from. Top it off with a frothy root beer float! Yummy. Sign up soon. This class fills up fast.- Cost:$17.00 / Aide Cost:$17.00