By Terry Politte Last week we had a small meeting to figure out some of the things we have to do. We have started to find a place where we can have it and are now thinking of when. We are thinking of February or March. Lester has started to round up files of everyone … [Read more…]
By Terry Politte Her name is Susan Turnquist, and she’s from St. Olaf College. She is helping in Randy’s social Studies class. Her first two weeks in Mini-School was spent on the Mississippi River Trip. The kids that went on the trip got to know and like her, as I’m sure everyone else has that … [Read more…]
By Diane Smith Win a Dayton’s gift certificate. Mini-School is raffling off tickets for some lucky person, maybe you! The drawing will be held Dec. 19, donations are $1.00. Tickets can be purchased from any Mini-School student. Prizes– 1st prize: $50.00, 2nd prize: $25.00, 3rd prize: $15.00, 4th prize: $10.00.
By Brett Otterson This is my third year in the Mini-School program. Over that time, I have come to know the program quite well. I have found the program to be full of friendship, participation, and most important, communication. In comparing the Mini-School program to regular school, I prefer Mini-School. I feel it offers a … [Read more…]
By Leigh Farrell (Vo-Tech Student) Vo-Tech, or technically, Hennepin Technical Center, is a school of vocational learning. Vo-Tech offers many different courses, all on and about careers. Horticulture, building trades, commercial art and child development are just a small part of this well qualified and professionally staffed learning center. I would recommend it to anyone … [Read more…]
By Terry Politte Hi there! I’m one hour old and I decided to tell the whole world what I think about life so far. I’ll start at the beginning. I was asleep and all the sudden I woke up and decided that I wanted to leave, so I did and I was born. First thing, … [Read more…]
By Shelley Mickelson Last summer I took a 24 day survival course at the Northwest Outward Bound School in Oregon. It ran from June 17—July 1, in the Three Sisters Wilderness area, a two hour bus ride east of Eugene, Oregon. The Three Sisters Wilderness area is untouched by man except for backpackers. No powered … [Read more…]
By Beth Mahannah Mini-School has a new teacher this year, as well as many new students. His name is Nick Jambeck. He’s taking the place of John Eiden, who left Mini this summer to teach at Superior State College, in Wisconsin. Before coming to Mini-School, Wick taught communications for six years at Clear Springs Elementary … [Read more…]
By Frank Pfiffner Climbing is an experience that I think everyone should try once. At first, you’re scared of the thought of climbing up a piece of rock that is 50 feet high and straight up. It was scary the first time I tried it. I was scared of the thought that the person on … [Read more…]
By Doug Berg Mini-School, because of its very nature, is always being observed by central administrators and board members. There is little that is done by this program which escapes their critical eye. Occasionally their observation results in a grateful or complimentary acknowledgment, but more often their communication with us is of a less positive … [Read more…]