Farmington Public Schools

Designed for students in grades 1–4, EXPLORE teams dive into the fundamentals of engineering as they tackle real-world problems, learn to design and code, and create unique solutions built with LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® SPIKE®. "Engineer a thriving planet with FIRST. Nothing on Earth thrives alone. Every gene, species, and ecosystem is part of a rich web of biological diversity that powers clean air, fresh water, and food. With STEM as their tool and nature as their inspiration, today's boldest innovators are finding new ways to strengthen the connections that protect our shared home. Building, problem solving, and growing stronger through teamwork. Students will experience the vibrancy of the world's ecosystems in the BIOGLOW™ challenge. Welcome to our 2026–2027 biodiversity-themed robotics season, FIRST CANOPY®." Using LEGO® Education SPIKE®, students will learn to code their team model to move and respond interactively using sensors, all while exploring this year's theme of biodiversity. Working together to solve hands-on engineering challenges and build creative LEGO® models, students will develop habits of learning, confidence, and collaboration along the way. They will think and act like designers and engineers — learning to observe, question, gather information, and think critically about the world around them. At the end of the program, on January 24, students and their families will then celebrate their learning at the Farmington Valley Expo, hosted by the Farmington Robotics team. At this Expo, students will be able to show off their Lego builds and learning to their families, experience activities that delve further on their learning about biodiversity, and check out what awaits them at the middle school and high school levels for robotics! Parent Coaches Needed! This program cannot run without Parent Coaches, and we would love to have you involved! If you are interested in coaching a team, please contact FIRST LEGO League Program Manager Tuhan Nguyen at nguyent@fpsct.org or Enrichment Supervisor Aakash Terra at terraL@fpsct.org for more information. Coaches will work with a team of up to eight children, including their own. The program is run in partnership with the Farmington High School Robotics team, and each coach will be supported by a student mentor throughout the entire season. Coaches serve as the responsible adult in the room and are welcome to be as hands-on or hands-off with the actual instruction as they choose — a weekly curriculum guide will be provided, and student mentors are fully prepared to lead the teaching. The program manager will also be present at all meetings to provide support and supervision. The course fee includes all required supplies.

Designed for retirees or those planning to retire within 5-10 years, this three-session program offers practical strategies to generate a steady income, protect assets, reduce taxes, and provide a more confident retirement. Learn how to optimize employer retirement plans, evaluate lump-sum distributions, and plan for estate taxes. Topics also include annuities, Social Security, Medicare, and investment allocation. Spouses may attend at no additional cost, but must register. Please note, there is no guarantee the strategies discussed will result in investment success. Results are subject to market risk. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.

Do you have the information you need to make decisions about your financial goals? In this 4‑week financial workshop, you'll learn key principles of saving and investing, as well as specific strategies to help you reach your long‑term financial goals. We will cover topics such as personal budgeting, the importance of developing an investment strategy, common investing mistakes and how to avoid them, and how to translate your retirement vision into tangible goals. We will also review the basics of estate planning so you can consider the options that make the most sense for your specific situation.

Join Food Explorers for a fall baking series! Each week you’ll be making a warm and cosy dessert: Maple Butter Blondie Bites, Churro Mini Donuts, Apple Cider Cakes and Pumpkin Cakes w/ Cream Cheese Frosting. Recipes are nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. The course fee includes the cost of ingredients and supplies.

Are You Interested in Learning How the Numbers Associated with Your Birthday and Birth Name Can Be Relevant to Your Life? Are you looking for some guidance and understanding into what makes you unique?! Come explore Numerology with me! Numerology is the study of the vibrational energies of numbers. By calculating the Core Numbers in your Numerology chart, you will be able to gain insights into your life purpose, strengths, personality characteristics, and areas of personal growth. There is minimum math skills required, just bring a curious mind! At the end of the course, I will provide you with a detailed, personalized Numerology report. I am excited to share my knowledge and insights with all of you!

From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night, live online class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works. You’ll gain inside perspective on developing skills, and how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Because this class is live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions! Additionally, there will be a chance for a one on one script read with the instructor. About The Instructor: With more than 30 years as a voice over artist and voice over producer, your instructor is part of the team at Voice Coaches with clients including major television networks, gaming designers, audio book publishers and more.Learn more at Voicecoaches.com Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

Do you have a strong and up-to-date estate plan? If the answer is ‘no’, this task should be at the top of your to-do list. An estate plan provides a legally documented roadmap to ensure your wishes are followed and your loved ones are cared for if you cannot manage your financial, health, or legal affairs. This session covers key documents such as wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, trusts, and beneficiary designations, explaining their purposes and powers. Learn what happens without a will, how to choose your power of attorney and health care agents, and common estate planning mistakes to avoid. All participants receive an easy-to-understand estate planning guidebook written by our attorneys.

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom. Topics include: How to find the starting note How to determine when chords change How to predict the chord progression How chords help you find the correct melody How the melody helps you find the correct chords How to learn songs from recordings How to transpose The Universal Key Signature How to use the Circle of Fifths How to recognize the most common chord patterns Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Students will need to have their acoustic guitar on hand. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Guitar book and videos (electronic copy). Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.