| Tue, Oct 26 - Dec 14 |
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Climb Theatre Acting with Good V.I.B.E.S Gr. K-5
Strengthen your actor's toolbox by honing the artists tools of voice, imagination, body, exploration and self discipline. Team taught by two professional actor educators from CLIMB Theatre, participants will build a strong foundation for theatre performance and strengthen social skills through scene work and ensemble building exercises.The final session will culminate in a short final sharing for families. Details will be emailed out to families. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
Drawing and Painting Gr. 3-5
Have fun drawing and painting! Activities include drawing flowers, faces, and buildings as well as shading and painting to create 3D images. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
GEMS (GIRLS) M/W (Barton) Gr. 4-5 only
Have fun twice a week doing hands-on Robotics and STEM projects! Both groups will work October-January on building Lego Robots and programming their robots with code to complete missions around themes based on development in the communities we live in. In January, we'll compete with other 4/5 students around the district to show our robotics missions, plus our teamwork together. After that, we'll start learning about rocketry by building straw rockets, stomp rockets, water rockets, and eventually solid fuel rockets that we'll launch on a rocket pad in a competition with other schools at our Spring Exhibition. GEMS/GISE students will also have opportunities to participate in other weekend STEM events throughout the year like the fall Girls Science and Technology event at the Science Museum, the Spring STEAM Expo at Olson Middle School, and the SWE Conference (Society for Women Engineers) at the Dunwoody Technology School.Waitlist -
GISE (BOYS) T/Th (Barton) Gr. 4-5 only
Have fun twice a week doing hands-on Robotics and STEM projects! Both groups will work October-January on building Lego Robots and programming their robots with code to complete missions around themes based on development in the communities we live in. In January, we'll compete with other 4/5 students around the district to show our robotics missions, plus our teamwork together. After that, we'll start learning about rocketry by building straw rockets, stomp rockets, water rockets, and eventually solid fuel rockets that we'll launch on a rocket pad in a competition with other schools at our Spring Exhibition. GEMS/GISE students will also have opportunities to participate in other weekend STEM events throughout the year like the fall Girls Science and Technology event at the Science Museum, the Spring STEAM Expo at Olson Middle School, and the SWE Conference (Society for Women Engineers) at the Dunwoody Technology School.Waitlist -
Girl Scouts Gr. 3-4
Come build the community through Girl Scouts. As part of the Girl Scout mission girls will have the opportunity to build courage, confidence, and character, and be a part of a group that strives to make the world a better place. CLASS BEGINS ON OCTOBER 26TH. LEADERS WILL SEND OUT A SCHEDULE OF ALL DATES OF CLASS. -
Junior Explorers Gr. K-2
Students will explore a variety PE equipment to practice building math, physical and social emotional skills. Taught by Mr. Hyde! -
Language Sprout: French for Beginners Gr. K-5
Come learn French with us! Level for Beginning and emerging learners. Learn about Feelings, Directions, Numbers, Shapes, Colors, Pets and Vegetables. We also cover basic verbs and conjugations through a sequential theme based program using both presentations, hands on matching and sentence building cards and a workbook. All in a primarily immersion based environment. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. There is a no-cost option. -
Library Zone-Thursday Gr. K-5
Looking for a quiet space after school to work on homework, projects, or simply enjoy reading? Do you want some computer time or time to play board games? The Library Zone is that space. Work independently or in a small group of friends. Instructors try to also take students outside for fresh air each day. Students may attend for one or two hours each day. -
MN Nature: Understanding the World Around Us Gr. 4-5
Learn identify plants and living things right outside our doors. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the natural word like plants, fungi, rocks, animals, and MN habitats. We'll learn by going outside and observing nature, reading books, watching videos and doing fun projects and activities that will enhance our understanding of the environment around Barton Community School. -
Mind and Body Boost -Mondays- Gr. K-1
Move your body doing a variety of super fun games and activities. Use your brain to complete cool challenges, build and create whatever comes to mind! Taught by Barton's Mr. Matt! In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option.Starting Soon -
Mind and Body Boost -Thursdays- Gr. 3-5
Move your body doing a variety of super fun games and activities. Use your brain to complete cool challenges, build and create whatever comes to mind! Taught by Barton's Mr. Matt! In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
Mind and Body Boost -Tuesdays- Gr. 2-3
Move your body doing a variety of super fun games and activities. Use your brain to complete cool challenges, build and create whatever comes to mind! Taught by Barton's Mr. Matt! In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
Mind and Body Boost -Wednesdays- Gr. K-1
Move your body doing a variety of super fun games and activities. Use your brain to complete cool challenges, build and create whatever comes to mind! Taught by Barton's Mr. Matt! In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
Movement, Math, and Martial Arts - Mondays - Gr. 3-5
Join Mr. Stacy in exploring the martial arts of Kali and Jeet Kune Do through reading, movement and math each that gets your both your brain and body moving in fun and challenging ways.Starting Soon -
Movement, Math, and Martial Arts - Tuesdays - Gr. 3-5
Join Mr. Stacy in exploring the martial arts of Kali and Jeet Kune Do through reading, movement and math each that gets your both your brain and body moving in fun and challenging ways. -
PE Adventures with Active Solutions (Barton) Gr. 2-5
Barton Physical Education Teacher, Mr. Hyde has taken the best of Physical Education and created an after school course your child(ren) will not forget. This class will take place in the Baton Gymnasium and outside. Your child(ren) will experience 2-3 different activities during each session. Activities include lifelong sport, recreation and fitness: most all individual and team sports, rope jumping, racket games, track and field, kickball, tag games, ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, frisbee golf, four square, floor hockey, bowling, volleyball, lord of the rings, pin guard, tangle town, mini mighty stations, pits and allies, Danish baseball and many others. Teachers also incorporate math, reading, health, nutrition and wellness into their lessons. Walking field trips may include hiking to near by green space. This class is perfect for the child that needs more movement in their lives! Lessons are designed to keep kids engaged in learning activities and to keep their heart rates elevated. Character building, cooperative skills, individual success and safety are all emphasized. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
PE Adventures with Active Solutions (Barton) Gr. K-1
Barton Physical Education Teacher, Mr. Hyde has taken the best of Physical Education and created an after school course your child(ren) will not forget. This class will take place in the Baton Gymnasium and outside. Your child(ren) will experience 2-3 different activities during each session. Activities include lifelong sport, recreation and fitness: most all individual and team sports, rope jumping, racket games, track and field, kickball, tag games, ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, frisbee golf, four square, floor hockey, bowling, volleyball, lord of the rings, pin guard, tangle town, mini mighty stations, pits and allies, Danish baseball and many others. Teachers also incorporate math, reading, health, nutrition and wellness into their lessons. Walking field trips may include hiking to near by green space. This class is perfect for the child that needs more movement in their lives! Lessons are designed to keep kids engaged in learning activities and to keep their heart rates elevated. Character building, cooperative skills, individual success and safety are all emphasized. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
Problem Solving M/W Gr. K-2
Build learning capacity through engagement in a literature-based curriculum that challenges your child to demonstrate thinking in a variety of ways. These include verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical and visual/spatial. This class takes place Mondays and Wednesday each week. -
Snapology Robotics (Barton) Gr. K-2
Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building drills and catapults, or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time. Build a different model each class! THURSDAYS GRADES -K-2 In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. -
Twin Cities Chess (Barton) Gr. K-5
Learn how to play the game of chess from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. Competitive chess tournaments are scheduled once a year and students can play for real chess trophies! All levels welcome. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option. -
Young Artists -Tuesdays- Gr. 3-5
Explore a variety of art making activities. The class will include collages, shrinky dinks, acrylic pouring, and upcycling clothes. All supplies will be provided except for clothes brought from home to be upcycled. In order to keep programs sustainable and affordable, we offer a sliding scale. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay or select the no-cost option.
