City of Silver Lake - The McLeod County Chronicle

20 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookGSL Continued from page 19the “College in the Classroom” courses,which offer dual (both high schooland college/university) credit. The districtalso offers students a progressivetechnology program.Extracurricular and co-curricularprograms and events, as well as abroad range of academic, club andleadership competitions, enhance thephysical, intellectual and social developmentof the district’s students.In 2012-13, the school district’s finearts program (vocal and instrumentalmusic, art and dramatics) continued tobe superlative.GSL’s athletic prowess flourishedwith state level participation by teamsor individuals in girls’ and boys’sports.Specialty programs abound at GSLto address special circumstances,needs and interests of students. Thedistrict proudly operates a comprehensive,district-wide special educationprogram for students with a range ofhandicapping conditions; a migrantsummer school program to address thelimited English proficiency; adultrecreation, enrichment and trainingprograms; and more.The school district operates the PantherField House, a multipurpose facilitywhich offers resident membershipin/access to an excellent array of fitnessequipment, walking track, basketballcourts, racquetball court,weightlifting and other opportunities.A new addition to GSL’s extracurricular activities in 2013 is a trap shootingteam, lead by head coach Doug Fegley. The team boasts 33 participantsits first year out.Come Join the Fun!Something for everyone!Full catalog for classes& special eventsAdult Enrichment • Youth Enrichment • Trips & ToursYouth Recreation • Panther Adventure ClubPre-School Activities • School ReadinessEarly Childhood Family EducationLots of great classes:Spanish • Music • Babysitting • Drivers’ Ed • Computer • Painting • CPR • And lots more…GSL Community Ed1825 E. 16th Street • Glencoe 320-864-2690Get Fit!With the staff at the Panther Field HouseWe have what you’re looking for:• Receive $20/mo. just for working out! Frequent Fitness Reimbursementin partnership with BlueCross BlueShield, Medica, Health Partners & more.• Lift program (exercise and cardiovascular equipment)• 1/8 mile walking track • Racquetball court• Free Weights/Cardiovascular • 3 Gyms• Full line of exercise equipment • Pool• Yoga, Aerobics & other classesStop in and join today!GSL Area SchoolsCommunity EducationLots of room for;Birthday partiesAnniversaries &Family ReunionsPanther Field House1825 E. 16th St., Glencoe • 320-864-2690Proudly ServingSchool District 2859BrowntonBiscayGlencoeNew AuburnPlatoSilver Lake2013 Summer Catalog“Creating a lifelong learning environment”New Parent? New to the Community?Join ECFE for learning, friendship & fun!We offer:* Parent-child classes for children birth tokindergarten entry and their parents* 1-time classes & trips—for parents and children* School Readiness Preschool—serving children3-5 yrs. by September 1.Bright, well-equippedclassrooms. Caring,licensed teachers,experienced staff.Watchfor class offerings inCommunityEducation/ECFE catalogin mid-August andDecember.Glencoe-Silver Lake Early ChildhoodFamily Education (ECFE)Lincoln School ECFE Addition1621 E. 16th St., GlencoeQuestions? Call 320-864-2681Check our classes and activities atwww.gsl.k12.mn.us, go to Departmentsand click on ECFEMoving to our new facility in Dec. 2013!