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Winter ClassesJanuary 9 - March 29, 2018

Adult Basic & Continuing Education • Independent Living Skills

Expressive Arts • Physical Movement & Wellness

Artwork by SEED Learner

Registration Days January 3 & 4*Intake required before registering

Important DatesWinter Registration Days*........................................................................ January 3-4Winter Classes Start................................................................................ January 9Last Day of Winter Classes..................................................................... March 29Spring Registration Days*........................................................................ April 10-12Spring Classes Start................................................................................ April 17Last Day of Spring Classes & Celebration............................................... June 6

*Space in classes is limited and available on a first come first served basis. Please register early.New students are required to participate in an intake evaluation. For more information and to schedule an intake appointment, call 651-228-3655.

The SEED Program is part of Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education. SEED serves adult students with mental Illness. Our mission is to offer classes that support mental health and

lifelong learning of adults as they develop to their full potential in the community.

ContentsADULT BASIC & CONTINUING EDUCATION ABE Brush-up / Practical Academics.......................................................... 3 Curent Events............................................................................................. 3 Non-Fiction / Journalism / Essay Writing.................................................... 3 Opinions Needed........................................................................................ 3 Psychology.................................................................................................. 3 Welcome to the Midwest............................................................................. 3 World History: Ancient Greece.................................................................... 3 INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Computer Skills........................................................................................... 4 Cooking in a Mug........................................................................................ 4 Let’s go to the Movies................................................................................. 4 Open Sewing.............................................................................................. 4 Serene Sewing............................................................................................ 4 Woodworking A........................................................................................... 4 Woodworking B.......................................................................................... 4

EXPRESSIVE ARTS Acting.......................................................................................................... 5 Art with Guided Lessons............................................................................. 5 Cards, Books & More.................................................................................. 5 Creative Writing........................................................................................... 5 Design & Create Jewelry 1 (Beginning)..................................................... 5 Design & Create Jewelry 2 (Intermediate / Advanced)............................... 5 Illustrated Journaling................................................................................... 5 Jewelry Techniques: Color Enamel............................................................. 5 Open Studio................................................................................................ 5 Printmaking................................................................................................. 6 Sculpey, Scraps & More.............................................................................. 6 Super Home Movies: Film Making & Playwriting........................................ 6 Wood Burning............................................................................................. 6

PHYSICAL MOVEMENT & WELLNESS A Great Start............................................................................................... 6 A New Happier YOU................................................................................... 6 Fun & Fitness.............................................................................................. 6 Game Club................................................................................................. 6 Jump Start Your Brain................................................................................ 6 Mindfulness................................................................................................. 6

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION............................................... 7

CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE.......................................................................... 8

ABE Brush-up / Practical AcademicsThis class is for students wishing to pursue a GED or work toward a high school diploma. Pre and post testing is done to monitor progress. Participants need to be able to pass some reading and math assessments.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30 PM Thursday 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Current EventsWe will review the news and events going on in the world around us and discuss what they could mean.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Non-Fiction / Journalism / Essay WritingHow to write effectively so that you can influence your world. Supporting your ideas, documenting facts to have the maximum impact. Writing speeches that will move your audience.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Opinions NeededShare your thoughts and participate in discussion about what’s going on in the world around us. We may use readings and film clips. We will also take time to think about how to advocate with officials.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

PsychologyThis class will bring general psychology to life as we learn about and understand how people think, feel and behave.

Day(s) Time(s) Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Welcome to the MidwestCome explore the rich history and current attractions in Minnesota and its neighbors.

Day(s) Time(s)

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

World History: Ancient GreeceStudy about Greece, birthplace of the Olympics. We will explore the artistic, scientific and architectural accomplishments of the ancient Greeks.


Adult Basic & Continuing Education

For more information and to register call 651-228-3655or visit www.commed.spps.org3

Independent Living Skills

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Computer Skills Get basic understanding of the Internet and how to research topics. Improve your typing skills, write with the computer, and practice your math and reading exercises in new and different ways.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 PMThursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cooking in a MugAfter many requests, it is finally here: cooking for just one person. Each week we will make something using a mug and a microwave. We will cover everything from breakfast to dessert. Come Hungry!

Day(s) Time(s) Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Let’s Go to the MoviesLet’s have some popcorn and watch a movie on the big screen in stereophonic sound. This is how movies should be watched. We’ll watch old movies, new movies and some in between. At the end we will take some time to discuss what we watched.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 12:30-2:30 PM

Open Sewing Open sewing room! Work time for quilting or other sewing projects. You can also use the time for other hand-work such as latch hook, knitting, crochet and more. Bring your own supplies or use some of what we have on site. Enjoy the company of others while you work or focus quietly as you create a masterpiece.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWednesday 12:30 - 2:30 PMThursday 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Serene Sewing For those that prefer a quiet and peaceful environment in which to complete sewing projects. Work on quilting, latch hook, hand sewing and more.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Woodworking ALearn how to use various woodworking tools and practice safety while constructing projects to take home.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Woodworking B Continue your learning how to use various woodworking tools and practice safety while constructing projects to take home.


For more information and to register call 651-228-3655or visit www.commed.spps.org

Expressive Arts

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ActingWe will learn through exercises improvisation and share ideas together and gain skills in moving and speaking in front of others. Scenes from popular plays and movies will be used.


Art with Guided LessonsInstructor will guide you through lessons in art using many different mediums and materials. Come and learn!


Cards, Books & MoreCut, paste, color and draw cards for every occasion.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Creative WritingExplore your memories (memoir), stories, dreams and fantasies. Experiment with writing poetry, etc. Expand your undiscovered creativity or take more time to expand and polish your work for presentation.


Design & Create Jewelry 1 (Beginning)Create your own piece of jewelry using metals and other material. Learn how to use hand tools and solder.


Design & Create Jewelry 2 (Intermediate/Advanced)A continuation of Design and Create Jewelry I, with the addition of new techniques and materials. Students will need to be proficient in metalsmithing techniques and need instructor approval prior to enrolling in this class.

Day(s) Time(s) Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Illustrated JournalingThis class combines writing and drawing to create illustrated journals. Learn techniques and guidance on how to successfully journal and really keep at it! On nicer days, we will work on our journals in the great outdoors.


Jewelry Techniques: Color EnamelAdd surface designs and colors to your jewelry using the ancient art of enameling. Enameling fuses particles of glass to the surface of metal to create a wide range of color and pattern effects. *For students who have successfully completed Advanced level of Design and Create Jewelry.

Day(s) Time(s) Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 PM Open StudioFinish your masterpieces or start a new painting, drawing, or folding or collage project.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PrintmakingExplore the art of printmaking using a number of different printmaking methods and materials to create on print or a series for prints.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 10:00 -11:00 AM


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Expressive Arts / Physical Movment & Wellness

Sculpey, Scraps & MoreCreate miniature works of art with bakeable clay like Fimo or Sculpey and/or create beautiful projects sewing with scraps of fabric.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Super Home Movies: Film Making & PlaywritingMake animated videos. Use our cameras or bring your own smartphones, or cameras. You can also concentrate on screen or playwriting. Generate stories and plays that become the scripts for the video camera crews to make into completed videos.


Wood BurningLearn how to create art or signs sing a wood-burning tool. Class will learn basics techniques and use tips in order to achieve different effects. Once we have had practice we will move on to do a final piece-a sign, a 2D drawing, or a 3D object like a pair of wooden lawn dice.


PHYSICAL MOVEMENT & WELLNESS

A Great StartStart you SEED day out on the right foot. Learn some ways to care for yourself as we practice thinking like relaxation, gentle exercise, positive reflection and centering, all from the comfort of a chair. This will be a gentle exercise class and more.

Day(s) Time(s)

Thursday 10:00-11:00AM


A New Happier YOUCan you increase your day to day level of happiness? Can you reduce depression, anxiety and feelings of inferiority? This course will give you exercises that will improve your HQ (Happiness Quotient).

Day(s) Time(s)

Wednesday 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Fun & FitnessThis class offers students a variety of games, sports and exercised both indoor and outdoor depending on the weather. Check in is in room 1202 to find out what activities we will be doing that day.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00AM

Game ClubEnjoy a variety of cards and board games. There will be something for everyone whether you are playing alone, with a partner or in a group.

Day(s) Time(s) Thursday 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Jump Start Your BrainNo matter how old or smart you are you are, science has recently discovered that you can increase your effective brainpower. We will do projects and give you exercises that will improve your thinking. Texts/activities from MIND, MOOD and MEMORY, from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Day(s) Time(s) Wednesday 10:00 -11:00AM

MindfulnessImprove your ability to live mindfully, in the present, while appreciating all the wonders of this world without ignoring problems or negative aspects.

Day(s) Time(s) Tuesday 10:00-11:00AM

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Location & TransportationAll SEED activities, except some special events, are held at 1780 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55116. Use the #54 Bus (Albion Avenue Stop).

Guidelines for Participation

1. New students are required to schedule and complete an intake appointment prior to classes starting. Current students will be registered on-site.

2. Participants must be able to attend classes independently. Please contact SEED staff at 651-228-3655 with any questions.

3. All SEED classes are school sponsored, so there is no smoking on the school grounds.

4. Any individuals attending classes are asked to carry emergency contact information on their person.

5. Students are required to observe behavior expectations. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.

Registration Steps

1. Schedule an Intake Appointment by calling 651-228-3655 between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

2. Intake Appointment & Class Registration at: 1780 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55116

Cancellations If there is insufficient enrollment for a class, participants will be notified.

Weather ClosingIn case of bad weather, tune in to local media – broadcast, print and online – for information on school closures or check the Saint Paul Public Schools website at www.spps.org for the most current updates. Classes are not held when schools are closed due to inclement weather.

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ADMINISTRATION

Lynn GallandatCOMMUNITY EDUCATIONDIRECTOR

Kristin KellerSEED PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Saint Paul Public Schools ISD 625 Community Education1780 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55116651-228-3655 www.commed.spps.org

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