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Don't let bad weather stop you from walking. Enjoy this easy exercise indoors instead. Walking can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of stroke and risk of injury. It can also improve your sense of well-being and happiness. By registering, you are welcome to drop in during the times listed below.

Walking can improve your sense of well-being and happiness. Don't let bad weather stop you! Enjoy this easy exercise indoors, on your own, walking the halls of Roosevelt. It can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and risks for stroke and/or injury. By registering, you are welcome to drop-in anytime during the times listed. Pre-registration is required. *No class on 2/19, 2/20, 2/27

Walking can improve your sense of well-being and happiness. Don't let bad weather stop you! Enjoy this easy exercise indoors, on your own, walking the halls of Southwest. It can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and risks for stroke and/or injury. By registering, you are welcome to drop-in anytime during the times listed. Pre-registration is required.

Learn gentle adapted yoga sequences while seated to increase flexibility, coordination and strength.

Improv is a great way to make new friends, improve your public speaking skills, try something that scares you or just have fun. Learn the tools of Improv where the plot, characters and dialogue are created in the moment. Join us to see why so many participants keep coming back. Suitable for new and more experienced students.

Accelerate your organization's success with AI. Learn how to leverage AI to cut costs, enhance data insights, automate tasks, and optimize efficiency. Master AI concepts, techniques, and strategic planning to drive innovation and position your business for the future. Courses in this certificate must be taken in the following order: Introduction to ChatGPT Intermediate AI AI Planning and Strategies Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ

Curious about the real story behind AI? This course offers a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, explores its current and future applications and discusses how you might encounter it in your daily life.

Ready to fly? Experience the Birds of Minnesota with Hale's art teacher, Ms. Meg! Our students swan-dive into a world of discovery through hands-on, minds-on learning. We use a project-based and problem-based approach that seamlessly integrates literacy, art, and math skills, making learning more dynamic and fun! Spark your child’s imagination with a joyful blend of reading, storytelling, and hands-on art! In this engaging afterschool program, young learners explore books, build early literacy skills, and bring stories to life through creative projects. Perfect for curious minds and budding artists, it’s a fun, supportive space where learning and creativity shine together. Winter Session, 1/12/26 - 3/5/26 No Community Ed programming Jan 19, Feb. 16, nor 17 Bus **In order for your child to have bussing on the first day of programming please register by Dec 14. If you register after Dec 14, bussing may not be available for your student right away.** This program will take place at Hale Elementary School 5330 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417. We will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays this year at the same time as Hale'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 K-2. Pick-up will be at Hale Elementary School at 5:40PM at Door #8 connected to the parking lot. Hale School’s main office # (612) 668-3760, 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 2025- Our young bird explorers will dive into stories, songs, and colorful books all about Minnesota’s feathered friends! Students will draw, label, and scribble in their own little “bird journals” as they learn to spot chickadees, finches, and other autumn visitors. We’ll create bright feather prints, cozy collage nests, and splashy watercolor birds inspired by what we read. They’ll learn to identify common Minnesota birds by color, shape, and sound while practicing labeling, drawing, and descriptive writing. Art projects may include feather-print painting, collage nests, watercolor finches and more. Early in the year, we focus on building curiosity, vocabulary, and confidence as young readers and artists. Winter 2026- Students will become mini scientists as they compare cardinals, owls, and jays while building their vocabulary using informational stories, picture books, and kid-friendly research routines strengthening comprehension and critical thinking. Our art tables will come alive with soft chalk-pastel owls, cheerful cardinal puppets, and fluffy winter habitats. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, learning, and cozy winter magic! Spring 2025- Spring brings sunshine and so many new birds to explore! Students will enjoy sweet springtime stories, rhyming read alouds, and simple writing prompts as they learn about nests, eggs, and migrating songbirds. Art projects will bloom with nature-made nests, bright robin paintings, and colorful bird masks ready for pretend play. It’s a happy, hands-on season that celebrates reading, creativity, and the excitement of spring! Fall Session, 9/29/25 - 12/18/25, No Community Ed programming Oct 2 (Yom Kippur), Oct. 13-17 (MEA week) nor Nov. 4 (record-keeping day), Nov. 24-28 (Thanksgiving) No CommEd Dec 22 - Jan 2 (Winter Break) No CommEd Jan 5 - 9 (Adam planning week) Winter Session, 1/12/26 - 3/5/26 No Community Ed programming Jan 19, Feb. 16, nor 17 No CommEd March 9 - 13 (Adam planning week) Spring Session, 3/16/26 - 5/20/26 No Community Ed March 30 - April 3 (Spring Break) Bussing is available this season because of this ALC Extended Learning class. Please only select bussing if your student is unable to attend programming without it. 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. We look forward to helping your child continue their academic growth during Extended Day Programming! 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!

Have fun with acrylic paints and media. Learn how to use different materials, methods and techniques for enhancing acrylic paintings. There will be studio time during class to practice your new skills. Supply list sent after registering. Note: We will be collecting $20 for some of the class materials. Canvas, gesso, staples and gesso brushes will be provided.

Ms. Rhonda Lund is back at Sanford in After-school running Acting, Drama and Skits! Students learn simple acting techniques and vocabulary through studying monologues and scenes. They will then begin basic script analysis and character development and apply these principles towards in-class performances. Students will write their own play and perform! 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. Pricing Scale: Option 1 - Class Fee - covers staffing and supply costs Option 2 - Higher price level 1- supports sustainable programming & scholarships Option 3 - Higher price level 2 - supports sustainable programming & scholarships Option 4 - Partial Scholarship price Option 5 - Full Scholarship price

Youth homelessness is a pressing issue in our community. In this class, we will discuss the realities of youth homelessness in the Twin Cities, and how one approach, host home programs, can positively impact people's lives. Learn ways that you can get involved with one organization that is doing this important work to make the Twin Cities safer for all.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Discover how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. Software Requirements: Adobe Illustrator. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Drawing Tools Interface menus, tools and panels. Working with various drawing and transformation tools Drawing anything from simple to complex shapes and illustrations. Unit 2: Working with Color and Text Working with color panels in the software Creating, managing and applying color and color groups Learning how to type and format text using various text formatting and styling tools and panels. Unit 3: Working with Layers and Pen tool Layers and layer management. Working with the Pen tool. Modifying a drawing using Pen tool options. Unit 4: Working with Artboards Creating and managing multiple Artboards Learning how to layout and design corporate package Business cards, letterhead and envelopes Creating print-ready PDF files

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. Learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. Learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Software Requirements: Adobe Photoshop. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools Interface menus Tools Panels Working with the various Selection tools Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks Layers and layer management Non- destructive editing using masks How to type and format text Using various type formatting and style tools and panels Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement Photo correction and enhancement tools Crop, dodge and burn Recoloring, retouching Healing brushes Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools How to use the Pen tool Other drawing tools in Photoshop Advanced drawing and selection File formats How to save files for print or web

Come meet up with other adults who enjoy roller skating for open skate nights at Lake Harriet Upper! Enjoy DJ Nickster's mix of old-school and contemporary music; our lighting and sound system give the wood-floored gym a real roller rink vibe, so bring some friends and have a great night of skating at an affordable price! Please note that skaters participate at their own risk and should bring their own roller skates and protective gear. MPS and Community Education are not responsible for any injury that occurs while participating in Community Ed events.