Minneapolis Public Schools

GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Tuesdays & Thursdays In this dynamic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) robotics class, students will explore mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Working in pairs with LEGO building elements, motors, and sensors, they will build various robot prototypes. Students will program these robots to move, react, and make sounds, applying their skills to solve design challenges using LEGO SPIKE Essential & Prime robotic systems. GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Martes y Jueves En esta dinámica clase de robótica STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), los estudiantes explorarán el diseño mecánico, la construcción, la programación y el trabajo en equipo. Trabajando en parejas con elementos de construcción LEGO, motores y sensores, construirán varios prototipos de robots. Los estudiantes programarán estos robots para que se muevan, reaccionen y emitan sonidos, aplicando sus habilidades para resolver desafíos de diseño utilizando los sistemas robóticos LEGO SPIKE Essential y Prime.

3rd – 5th Grade Tuesdays and Thursdays: Camp Fire MN AfterSchool Explorers (2:10pm - 5:10pm) Your child is invited to register for Camp Fire Minnesota's After-school Explorers Program. This takes place during after-school programming at Las Estrellas on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will develop hands-on outdoor exploration skills such as hammocking, fishing, birding with binoculars, snowshoeing, animal and plant I.D., and more. They will also go on field trips to local nature spaces including community gardens, Minneapolis lakes, the Mississippi River & more with Camp Fire naturalists staff and Las Estrellas staff in a 15-passenger van. 3ro – 5to Grado Martes y Jueves: Camp Fire MN AfterSchool Exploradores (2:10pm - 5:10pm) Su hijo/a está invitado a registrarse en el programa de exploradores de Camp Fire Minnesota en “AfterSchool”. Esto se lleva a cabo durante la programación después de la escuela en Las Estrellas los martes y jueves. Los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades prácticas de exploración al aire libre, como hamacas, pesca, observación de aves con binoculares, paseos con raquetas de nieve, identificación de animales y plantas, y más. También realizarán excursiones a espacios naturales locales, incluidos jardines comunitarios, lagos de Minneapolis, el río Mississippi y más con el personal naturalista de Camp Fire y el personal de Las Estrellas en una camioneta para 15 pasajeros. *Note: In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. *Tome encuenta: Para garantizar que nuestras clases de enriquecimiento de alta calidad sean accesibles para todas las familias, Minneapolis Community Education ofrece tarifas con escala móvil. Seleccione el precio que mejor se adapte a su familia.

Where creativity meets technology! In this innovative program, your child will design, build, and program their own Lego robots, learning the basics of engineering and coding. It’s a thrilling introduction to STEM that will spark curiosity and inspire future inventors. Minneapolis Public Schools would like to invite your child to participate in Afterschool Programming at Marcy Elementary School. Programming this year will focus on GEMS and GISE Lego Robotics Stem Academy (specific topic below). Space is limited so register as soon as possible for priority consideration! Enroll today and watch them create the future! Must attend both days! Fall/Winter 2025- Robotics - In this exciting robotics class students learn mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. In pairs, using LEGO building elements, motors, and sensors, students build different robot prototypes and program them with a computer to move, react, and make sounds. Students will utilize their prototypes and programming to solve design challenges using the LEGO We Do 2.0, EV3 or the Lego Spike Prime Robotic Systems. District Robotics Exhibition on Marcy's Academic Night. Spring 2026 - Robotics (theme TBD) - In these engaging and investigative classes students are immersed in the fundamentals of energy, electricity, and electronics. Students explore energy sources, examine energy basics (energy measured, converted, and transferred) and the future of energy including conservation and alternatives through an interactive problem based approach. Students conduct hands-on investigations into the properties of electricity – currents, open and closed circuits, series and parallel circuits, and static electricity. Students work and learn through exciting, project-based electronics experiments utilizing circuit boards and electronic components for circuit construction, testing, and troubleshooting. Winter Session, 01/12/25 - 03/18/26 Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free.

This class is packed with surprises! Make tasty edible art, play awesome gym games, and explore the outdoors when the weather (or snow!) lets us. We’ll also build with Legos and other cool projects—every day is a new adventure! Sliding Scale Fee: To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Ed offers fees on a sliding scale. When paying online, the “Class Fee” represents the amount to cover all costs associated with the class such as: snack, admin support, partnership fees etc. The rates above “Class Fee” allow us to scholarship students at lower rates. Please select the price that works best for your family.

Join us and let your imagination run wild! We’ll create cool Arctic animals with art supplies and head outside for frosty adventures whenever we can. Get ready for fun, creativity, and a splash of Arctic magic. Sliding Scale Fee: To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Ed offers fees on a sliding scale. When paying online, the “Class Fee” represents the amount to cover all costs associated with the class such as: snack, admin support, partnership fees etc. The rates above “Class Fee” allow us to scholarship students at lower rates. Please select the price that works best for your family.

Students will create a variety of 2D and 3D creatures, from exquisite drawings, to sculptures, to huggable creatures! We'll dive into the world of plush fabric monsters, learning to create and stuff our own cuddly creations. Using a variety of art supplies, we'll bring our monsters to life with bright colors and unique patterns.

Fabrics, yarns, and textiles are incredibly varied and wonderfully versatile. Learn fascinating facts and tidbits about textiles while painting, cutting, sewing, coloring, tying, fabric dying, weaving and more to display or wear!

From pictures to chapter books, everyone loves a good story. Told in many ways – verbally, through the written word and with pictures, stories help to define cultures. Find out the many ways of telling your tale through art.

A curated Dungeons & Dragons experience for those sharing a non-male gender identity. Whether you are totally new to Dungeons and Dragons or already love storytelling and fantasy, this program invites you to build friendships, share creativity, and experience magic together. Led by a professional Game Master, players will create characters and embark on a hero's journey. Level-up and gain powerful abilities as individual choices and group collaboration shape your story. Join us to uncover ancient secrets, face impossible odds, and become the brave hero in your own unforgettable tale!

Step into a world of adventure & creativity! Whether you're brand new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, this immersive storytelling experience is the perfect way to build friendships, spark imagination, and explore a brand new world. Led by a professional Game Master, players will create characters and embark on a hero's journey. Level-up and gain powerful abilities as individual choices and group collaboration shape your story. Join us to uncover ancient secrets, face impossible odds, and become the stuff of legend!

Brickheads Lego Club is led again this year by Ms. Nies. Join with your friends or make new friends and spend your Thursday afternoons competing in Lego challenges! If you love Lego's this club is for you! This is an MPS Extended Learning ALC Class and paid for by district funding.

Join the Chess & Strategy Game Association for Board Game Club! From Candyland to Jenga- Connect4 to Uno, come play the classics, and learn a new favorite! You can even try your hand at designing your own game. Connect with others through trading, negotiating, cooperating, and competing. It’s all about creativity, fun, and making new friends!