Minneapolis Public Schools

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 Extended Day Programming at Field Elementary Schools. 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!

Bus **In order for your child to have bussing on the first day of programming please register by Sept. 17. If you register after Sept. 17, bussing may not be available for your student right away.**

This program will take place at Field Elementary School 4645 4^th Ave S. We will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays this year at the same time as Field’s Community Education. Enrollment is for the entire year so please email me if your family chooses to stop attending so I can make necessary changes in our system. In the winter & spring spaces are available for more students to join us and information will come out at those times.

Programming is open to Grades 3 – 5. Pick-up will be at Field Elementary School at 5:40PM at Door #19. Field School’s main office # 612-668-3640, if you have questions during the day. Early pick-up, please e-mail prior to 12:30pm on that day or earlier. Confirmation emails and details will be sent. Families on the waiting list will also be notified.

Fall/Winter 2024- 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 WeDo 2.0, EV3 or the Lego Spike Prime Robotic Systems.

Spring 2025 - 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.

Fall Session, 9/30/24 - 12/19/24, 

No Community Ed programming Oct 3, Oct. 14-18 (MEA week) nor Nov. 5 (US Elections), Nov. 25-29 (Thanksgiving)

No CommEd Dec 23 - Jan 3 (Winter Break)

No CommEd Jan 6 - 10 (Adam planning week)

Winter Session, 1/13/25 - 3/6/25

No Community Ed programming Jan 20, Feb. 17

No CommEd March 10 - 14 (Adam planning week)

Spring Session, 3/17/24 - 5/15/24

No Community Ed March 31 - April 4 (Spring Break)

Dates for Grades 4 & 5 MPS Robotics Tournament & Exhibition TBD

●Meals: Snack included for all students (juice and chips/cookies; send additional if your child needs more)

●Transportation: Free!

●Cost: Free!

Bussing is available this year. Please indicate your address below. After-school bus routes can take longer please be aware every attempt will be made to have children home using the fastest route there are still many more children on each bus. If a bus is more than 15 minutes late phone calls will be made to notify families.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Community Ed Coordinator Adam Clark at adam.clark@mpls.k12.mn.us or the ALC Lead Patrice Greger at patrice.greger@mpls.k12.mn.us. 

We look forward to helping your child continue their academic growth during Extended Day Programming!

Fall Session, 9/30/24 - 12/19/24,

No Community Ed programming Oct 3, Oct. 14-18 (MEA week) nor Nov. 5 (US Elections), Nov. 25-29 (Thanksgiving)

Bus **In order for your child to have bussing on the first day of programming please register by Sept. 20. If you register after Sept. 20, bussing may not be available for your student right away.**

In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. We're moving to a sliding scale model for program fees so our youth programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. The actual cost of the class is the first listed however, families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer full scholarships upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for youth programs!

Minneapolis Community Education offers inclusive services to support children with various physical, behavioral and social emotional needs. If you are uncertain if your after school program is a fit for your student or, if you would like to explore reasonable accommodations that Community Education could offer, please reach out to your Community Education Coordinator. Our Inclusion Team, along with families and school staff, can meet to explore ways to support your student’s participation. Please note this process can take up to two weeks due to its individualized nature. We look forward to working with you and your family!