Minneapolis Public Schools

Love reading and sharing with your peers? Students will have the chance to read, write and talk with friends during "Book Club with Mr. Pete." All students will have the option to read the same book as other students simultaneously, or a book of their choice. They will then write about elements of the book and have a chance to share ideas through discussion with other students. When concluding a book, students will create a short review describing why they would or would not recommend the book to another person. 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.

How does math have anything to do with my life? Why do I have to learn all of this? Explore fun math with Ms. Perez and make it part of who you are and what you do every day in this exciting class. Join us in being creative with numbers and shapes and all things related to patterns! 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.

Challenge yourself and join us in this fun and exciting class that returns for the winter classes! Play chess and other brain-boosting strategy and problem-solving games! Impress your opponents and increase your IQ while having fun playing chess with your. Build self-confidence, increase attention span, and expand memory capacity. All experience levels are welcome. Sign up for one or both Tuesday and Thursday options. 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.

Hey kids! Are you ready for a little after school razzle-dazzle with Ms. Burger? Join RAZ Kids where you’ll dive into the world of reading with an engaging online platform that makes learning fun and interactive. Each class starts with a cool mindfulness exercise to help you relax, center, and prepare for focused learning. We will explore reading at your level and you'll get to share your favorite stories and characters with the group. It's a great way to improve your reading skills and have a blast at the same time. The combination of Raz Kids and mindfulness will create a place where all can thrive academically and emotionally, while having fun! 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.

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 Dec 19. If you register after Dec. 19, bussing may not be available for your student right away.** This program will take place at Field Elementary School 4645 4th 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. District Robotics Exhibition on January 25 MPS GEMS-GISE-STEM Robotics Exhibition at Anishinabe Academy/Sullivan STEAM School. 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 Jan. 25th at Anishinabe/Sullivan. ●Meals: Snack included for all students (juice and chips/cookies; send additional if your child needs more) ●Afterschool 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 Dec 19. If you register after Dec 19, 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!

A team of College Y Mentors will be coming weekly to your afterschool program with a new adventure. Each week we will have an opportunity to use our imaginations creating all kinds of fun activities, which could include creating and playing games, travel, nature, music, science, art, and even learning how to grow your brain! It will be super fun using our imaginations together, come join us K-2 students! Every Thursday until March 27th. Un equipo de estudiantes universitarios vendrá semanalmente a su programa extracurricular con una nueva aventura. Cada semana tendremos la oportunidad de usar nuestra imaginación creando todo tipo de actividades divertidas, que podrían incluir crear y jugar juegos, viajar, la naturaleza, música, ciencia, arte e incluso aprender a hacer crecer su cerebro. Será súper divertido usar nuestra imaginación juntos, ¡únete a nosotros, estudiantes de K-2! Todos los jueves hasta el 27 de marzo.

A team of College Y Mentors will be coming weekly to your afterschool program with a new adventure. Each week we will have an opportunity to use our imaginations creating all kinds of fun activities, which could include creating and playing games, travel, nature, music, science, art, and even learning how to grow your brain! It will be super fun using our imaginations together, come join us K-2 students! Every Wednesday until March 26th. Un equipo de estudiantes universitarios vendrá semanalmente a su programa extracurricular con una nueva aventura. Cada semana tendremos la oportunidad de usar nuestra imaginación creando todo tipo de actividades divertidas, que podrían incluir crear y jugar juegos, viajar, la naturaleza, música, ciencia, arte e incluso aprender a hacer crecer su cerebro. Será súper divertido usar nuestra imaginación juntos, ¡únete a nosotros, estudiantes de K-2! Todos los miercoles hasta el 26 de marzo.

Join Anime club and get a chance to practice your freestyle art and meet and spend time with anime lovers. Most importantly, you'll get a chance to explore anime and discuss various themes expressed through the visual medium. We'll be taking a look at some of the most popular animated films, but also at some less heard of series as well. No prior knowledge of anime or Japanese culture needed, just an interest in foreign culture and a willingness to listen and express your opinions. 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 class fee or a price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining and our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as higher and discounted options.

Catch the Buzz! This course is an opportunity for students to put their own mark on the wildly popular Anthony Newspaper “The Buzz”! Students will practice writing, editing, formatting, printing and distributing their very own newspaper. Anyone with an interest in sharing their creativity with our school should join! Students in this course are also invited to participate in the Minneapolis Book Review program where students can get paid to read and review books!

Have you ever wanted to travel around the world and learn more about different countries? A teaching artist from the Children's Theatre Company will bring stories from diverse world cultures so that students can learn about traditions, try songs and dances, and make crafts that dive deep into new cultures! 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.

Be inspired, get creative, and make cool art! You'll exchange creative ideas, create works of art, and meet new friends with similar interests. This class will be a hands-on, creative thinking, individual expression, and experimentation workshop atmosphere. This is a great place to explore your artistic interests. 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 afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining.

Use your imagination and get creative in this Arts & Crafts class! Students will use a variety of art supplies to create beautiful masterpieces while practicing fine motor skills. All kindergarten-2nd graders are invited to join. Every Monday until March 24th. ¡Usa tu imaginación y sé creativo en esta clase de Arte! Los estudiantes utilizarán una variedad de materiales de arte para crear hermosas obras maestras mientras practican habilidades motoras finas. Todos los estudiantes de kinder a segundo grado están invitados a unirse. Todos los lunes hasta el 24 de marzo.

Does your student love to make arts and crafts, be hands on, and connect with others? In this class we will make many different types of arts and crafts projects based on different seasons and fun themes! Students will be able to take their art projects home or they can give it to a friend! Each project will be an opportunity for your student to experience a hands-on creative space with their peers! 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.

Does your student love to make arts and crafts, be hands on, and connect with others? In this class we will make many different types of arts and crafts projects based on different seasons and fun themes! The projects will help refine motor skills, build confidence, and allow your student to get creative. Your artist will be able to take their art project home or they can give it to a friend! Each project gives your child the opportunity to experience a hands-on creative space with their peers! 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.

Join Ms. Powell as she returns to Wenonah after school! Build friendships and explore your creative side in our Arts & Crafts class. This class is designed to bring out the big artists in our students! Our projects will help develop their artistic skills and experiment with a variety of materials. This class will offer a variety of art projects including painting, collages, drawing, and mixed media. Each activity provides your child with a hands-on creative experience and great work of art to take home. 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.

Do you love basketball? Do you want to learn to play better as a team, and improve your skills on the court? Whether you are on a team or not, here you will build basketball fundamentals! Grades 2-5

Connect with friends and play basketball afterschool! Join Mr. Burks in the gym for basketball skills, drills, and games. All levels are welcome to join. 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. A sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool 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 or select the no-cost option. We have always offered partial and full scholarships upon request. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making these requests. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining.

Alongside Mr. Benson, students will learn all there is to know about guitar. From the simplest of chords to the greatest of songs, they will hone their guitar skills across 8 exciting nights. No experience required. 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 afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. We have always offered partial and full scholarships upon request. If you choose to pay above the class cost, you are helping provide opportunities for children in your community that would otherwise be unable to afford them. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making these requests. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining.