Minneapolis Public Schools

Jazz Band after-school is for students who are already in Jazz at Sanford. Mr. Erickson works with jazz students to further their skills and have fun making music together.

Ms. Nies will be leading Lego club again this year at Sanford. Work on Lego challenges and build critical thinking and engineering skills! Students will participate in challenges and classroom competitions.

Arts and Crafts studio is for students who want to have a laid back setting where they have time to explore multiple mediums. Students will have the freedom to explore illustration, clay, melting beads, friendship bracelets, painting, drawing, paper mache and more. Students can use this as a studio time to work on projects or can join in guided arts and crafts. 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: Class Fee - covers staffing and supply costs Higher price levels 1 & 2 - supports sustainable programming & scholarships Partial Scholarship price Full Scholarship price

SAGE stands for Sexuality and Gender Equity, and is a community for LGBTQ+ students AND allies. SAGE works to make Sanford a more inclusive place for all genders and sexualities. Sage is led by Ms. Pearlstein-Levy in collaboration with Minneapolis Public School's OUT4GOOD department. Join SAGE to find a safe space where you can express yourself, make friends and have fun.

Introducing our exciting chess class for youth, brought to you by Community Ed and Twin Cities Chess Club! Join us in a fun and engaging environment where young minds can unleash their strategic thinking and sharpen their problem-solving skills. Our chess class is designed to cater to all skill levels, from beginners to intermediate players. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from each other, play friendly matches, and participate in tournaments to put their skills to the test. Our focus extends beyond the game itself, fostering critical thinking, patience, decision-making, and the ability to analyze complex situations. Whether your child is interested in casual play or aspires to compete at a higher level, our chess class offers a supportive and nurturing environment to develop their abilities. So, come and join us as we embark on an exciting journey into the captivating world of chess! ♟️ 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. 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!