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- --- ~ - 'RAM"SEV '~C,OMM'U'NI1Y SCHOOL ,;, SUMMER PROGRAM BASEBALL ".%, _.f - "PLA Y BALL!", was the cry on June 11th at Ramsey Com muni ty School; and play ball they did! Over 120 youngsters joined in the Summer Baseban Program this year. The program is open to boys and girls ages 6-13 and is set up to teach basic skills of baseball and give youngsters some '. game experience as wen. Cubs and' Tuffies (grades K-2) practice twice a week and play games at Sunny Acres Park in Anoka on Fridays. Pee Wees and Ponies (grades 3-6) practice two days a week and play games two days a week against other area schools~ Pee. Wees and Ponies also playa toumament during the last week of the program. Trophies are awarded to the toumament winners. The Community School Baseball Program emphasizes participation and skill development ra ther than winning or losing. Each child is given a chance to leam the game of baseball and have fun playing and meeting other children. These and other summer activities are offered through District 11's Community Education Department and funded by the City of Ramsey. PLA YGROUND In addition to the baseball program, an After- noon Playground Program is offered dUring the Summer at Ramsey Community School. This playground program consists of special field trips and'events for youngsters in grades K-6. This year has featured a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota, a trip to Murphy's Landing near Shakopee, a Track and Field Day and a Camival at George Green Park in Anoka. The program is offered Monday thru Thursday in the afternoon and is open to anyone living in the City of Ramsey in grades K-6. HELP WANTED Applications are now being taken for the position of Community School Aide at Ramsey Community School. Applicants must have a high school diploma and provide own transportation. Position includes on site supervision of evening activities at the school. Appr.oximately 15-20 hours per week. Can 427-9350 to obtain application fQrffls. TWINS GAME Over 100 Ramsey Area Kids, Moms and Dads were among the 22,000 plus fans at Metropolitan Stadium on Park and Recreation day, June 28th. The fans saw the Twins lose an exciting game 6- 5 in ten innings. All had fun watching our Twins play and consuming hot dogs, frosty malts, peanuts and crackerjacks. It was a great day for all at the Met. UTILE SCHOOL ~ This summer more than 50 pre-schoolers are attending Ramsey Community School's Little School Program. The program is for 3, 4, and 5 year olds, Monday thru Thursday mornings and f ea tures an hour and a half of learning experience ranging from filmstrips and songs to craft projects and group games and activities. TEEN SOFTBALL This year's Teen Slo-Pitch Softball team will be shooting for first place in the Tournament on July 27th at John Ward Park. About 15 area teens make up the team which is part of a summer league offered by District 11's Com munity Education Department. ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTEND MULTI-STATE CONFERENCE Madden's Resort near Brainerd was the site of the annual Com munity Education Multi-State Conference. This year five members of the Ramsey Com muni ty School Advisory Council were in attendance to pick up some pointers and share ideas on advisory council participation and community education. States represented at the conference are South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. This year Joan Thunell, Rose Drake, Jean Schlueter and Jim and Myma Str~schein were in attendance from the Ramsey Area. Ramsey's Com muni ty School Advisory Council meets monthly to provide citizen input into the Community Education Program at Ramsey School. These meetings are open to the public. If you would like more information, please contact the Community School Office at 427-9350. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, at Ramsey School, 7:00 P.M.