Community Backpack

2022 Moonlight Ski

Friday, January 7, 2022
6 pm to 9 pm at Quarry Park

Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
(320) 255-6172
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Quarry Park, 1802 County Road 137, Waite Park, MN 56387
Hiking if snow is not adequate

Free Parking
4.2 Miles of Scenic Lighted Cross Country Ski Trails
Multiple Bonfires throughout the Park
Snacks and Hot Drinks
Door prizes

Entrance signs to ski trail
Free ski rentals available at:
Fitzharris Ski & Sport: 320-251-2844
Revolution Cycle & Ski: 320-251-2453
Pick up at the store on the day of the event. First Come, First Serve, In Person only.

The Moonlight Ski Event is brought to you by:
Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and Stearns County Parks

Download a printable flyer here

FREE Glee Club Class

Little Jammerz will be running a free online Glee Club Class for students that love to sing and perform in Grades 1-5.

Students will learn to sing & perform pop songs with cool dance moves. We focus on pitch, breathing, and performing techniques

The class will be taught live online using Zoom.

To sign up please go to littlejammerz.com/Jan26

DATE: Wednesday January 26, 2022
TIME: 5:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
For any questions please contact: info@littlejammerz.com 

Download a printable pdf flyer here

Quad City Percussion’s home show will be held at SRRHS on February 26^th.

Quad City Percussion (QCP)  is the newly formed, independent A class team of percussionists competing in the Minnesota Percussion Association. Quad City Percussion formed when Sauk Rapids-Rice High School winter drumline merged with Foley High School’s winter drumline.

The Directors (Justin Gapinski and Deion Kieley) wanted to make the group accessible to anyone who has a desire to play and perform. Currently, besides students from Sauk Rapids-Rice and Foley, there are students from Milaca, Sartell, and even farther areas such as Andover!

The competition is a MUST SEE event for anyone who enjoys drums, marimbas, and all other percussion instruments!  

Too advanced for the swimming lesson program and want to take your swimming to the next level?

Join Granite City Aquatics. 

Upcoming Seasons:  

• Winter 2021-2022 : November 29th—March 18th, 2022
• Spring 2022 : March 28th—May 27th, 2022
• Summer 2022 : May 30th—July 29th, 2022  

Registration information will be on our team website, Granitecityaquatics.com, typically one month prior to the start of each season.
Prices vary season to season based on the number of weeks in each season.
Prices and practice time information can also be found on our team website.
We work with families who are worried about pricing.
For any questions please contact Coach Annika at granitecityaquatics@gmail.com 

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram (Search Granite City Aquatics) for the most up to date and accurate information about upcoming seasons—or– to just check out what the team is up too!  

Printable .pdf flyer here

Be The Change. Give your time as a tutor.

The Reading Corps/Math Corps in the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district is looking for tutors for the upcoming school year. 

• Hillside Early Childhood Center
• Mississippi Heights Elementary
• Pleasantview Elementary
• Rice Early Childhood 
• Rice Elementary 

Full–time or part–time opportunities available.  

• Help students build reading or math skills.
• Get paid a stipend every two weeks.
• Earn up to $4,400 for college tuition or student loans.
• Tutors 55 and older may gift the award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
• Receive excellent training and support - no teaching experience necessary.
• Tutors may also be eligible for child care assistance and free health insurance! 

Learn more and apply at ReadingAndMath.net or Contact Mickey Morstad 

Downloadable flyer

Save Receipts For Your Child's Education Expenses If you're buying school supplies for your children in kindergarten through 12th grade, you may qualify for one or both of these tax benefits: 

• K-12 Education Subtraction
• K-12 Education Credit

Save your receipts, because both benefits can help lower your taxes and may provide a larger refund when filing your Minnesota income tax return. Last year, more than 33,000 families received the K-12 Education Credit and saved an average of $250. Nearly 190,000 families received the K-12 Education Subtraction.

Common Expenses That Qualify: 

• School supplies (pencils, paper, calculators)
• Educational computer hardware and software
• Tutoring K-12 curriculum by a qualified instructor
• Rental or purchase of musical instruments used during school

Expenses That Do Not Qualify: 

• School supplies not used in education (backpacks, tissues, organizers)
• Internet service and access fees Clothing, including school uniforms (except required gym clothes)
• School lunches Family trips

Do I qualify? To qualify for either the credit or subtraction, both of these must be true:

• You purchased educational services or materials to assist with your child's education
• Your child is attending kindergarten through 12th grade at a public, private, or home school

Income limits for Each Program K-12 Education Subtraction:
There are no income limits for the education subtraction.
K-12 Education Credit: Your household income (taxable and nontaxable income) must be below the levels shown here. If you qualify for the credit, you must file a Minnesota return to claim a refund.

Number of qualifying children in K-12:             Household income must be less than:
1 or 2............................................................................................$37,500 
3.....................................................................................................$39,500 
4 or more.....................................................................................Add $2,000 for each additional child

For more information on these benefits and other valuable tax information, visit www.revenue.state.mn.us and enter K12 into the Search box, or call us at 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094. 

Storm After School is a safe place for middle school students after school, with professional youth development leadership. New this year, The Boys & Girls Club will provide national  evidence-based programs, combined with  locally developed programs, that will enhance the after-school experience.

A club membership is only $10.00 per year and includes membership to Storm After School plus access to all of the Boys & Girls Club locations and opportunities.

REgister Here

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Sauk RapidsYouth Hockey (SRYHA) provides organized hockey for boys and girls ages 4 to 15. The primary objective of this site is to serve the SRYHA membership and improve communications. Our association seeks to provide a community and volunteer-driven program to promote the growth and development of all youth hockey players. Our Association works to promote a fun, fair, and safe environment that maximizes participation and improves players' skills while developing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Visit the SRYHA website

The purpose of Sauk Rapids Rice Youth Basketball Organization (SRRYBO) is to provide boys and girls in grades 3–8 who reside in or attend ISD 47 a fun, developmentally-enriching and competitive travel basketball experience.  

Visit the SRRYBO website

Established in 1981, Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (CMYSA) is a community and volunteer-driven soccer program that provides for the growth and development of players, coaches and referees. We work to promote a fun, fair, and safe environment that maximizes participation and improves players' skills while developing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Visit CMYSA website

For more information about youth wrestling please complete the form below 

Sauk Rapids-Rice Booster Club Information Request

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Catholic Charities

Salvation Army

Tr-County Action Program Flyer

St. Cloud Area Therapists

Therapists - Lutheran Social Services

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Catholic Charities - Behavioral Health

St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Catholic Charities Transitional Housing

Place of Hope

Salvation Army

Tr-County Action Program Flyer

Tri-County Action Program (Tri-Cap)

Metro Bus

Metro Bus - Dial-a-Ride

Tr-County Action Program Flyer

We have exciting news! There are FREE tutoring opportunities available for Sauk Rapids-Rice School District students.

An initiative of the United Way called Around Cloud is partnering with a number of other area organizations to provide digital academic support for students in the St. Cloud area free of charge.
Visit Around Cloud Tutors for more information. around Cloud Printable Flyer

Scholar Squad is an online tutoring program through Reading and Math Corps that also provides virtual, one-on-one skills-building opportunities.

Visit University of Minnesota Extension - Benton County

Whether you're a parent of an elementary, intermediate or high school aged child, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved with the Boy Scouts of America.

Visit the Boys Scouts of America Website

Printable Flyer for Cub scouts - Pleasantview

Printable Flyer for Cub Scouts - Rice

Central MN Art Journal Facebook Page

stcloudzinefest@gmail.com for more information 

Visite Central MN Youth Ski Club

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota’s name for EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment), a federal program that provides well-child health care for children under the age of 21 enrolled in Medicaid.

Printable Flyer Here

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Visit ST Cloud Park & Recreation 

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Girl Scouts is an activity that can continue with virtual interactions. Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines has created a variety of online programming so girls can take part at no cost to learn new skills, virtually interact with girls from across the globe and participate in service projects that support those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit LAkes and Pines Virtual PRograming

Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines website 

At St Cloud Area - MN Just For Kix, kids shine.
In St Cloud Area - MN we celebrate the achievements of every student, at any skill level. Our dance classes provide young dancers a learning environment focused on team work, proven dance technique and confidence building. Committed to youth dancers advancement through performance, we believe in every student. Backed by 35 years of experience, our dedication to enabling dancers to shine creates a learning environment like no other.

DANCE with St Cloud Area - MN Just For Kix. On a stage all our own.

Visit ST Cloud YMCA

Visit Soo Bahk Do Karate

Tr-County Action Program Flyer

Whether you have students just starting out in elementary school, ready to graduate or just a willingness to make a difference in our schools, we encourage you to consider volunteering. The volunteer program is an integral part of the educational setting and your work with staff, students, parents and community members makes a difference for all students. Right now, however, due to COVID-19, our district has very limited access to buildings and volunteer opportunities. These may expand in the future, so please reach out if you would like more information about volunteering at a later time.

While volunteering may not be possible right now, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools always welcomes applications for substitutes in various positions. Find out more.