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(M&W) CampFire MN: 3-5

Your child is invited to register for Camp Fire Minnesota's after-school Explorers Program. Students will develop hands-on outdoor exploration skills such as hammocking, fishing, birding with binoculars, snowshoeing, animal and plant I.D., and more. They will also go on field trips to local nature spaces including community gardens, Minneapolis lakes, the Mississippi River & more! Su hijo está invitado a registrarse en el programa de clases extracurriculares Exploradores de Camp Fire Minnesota. Los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades prácticas de exploración al aire libre, como hamacas, pesca, observación de aves con binoculares, raquetas de nieve, identificación de animales y plantas, y más. ¡También realizarán excursiones a espacios naturales locales que incluyen jardines comunitarios, lagos de Minneapolis, el río Mississippi y más! It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Mon/Wed, Oct 20 - Jan 28 2026

Folwell Elementary School

(M&W) Fred Wells Tennis & Ed Center 3-5

Through a partnership with Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center, Folwell students 3- 5th grades have the chance to participate in the after-school tennis program. Join this class to learn the basics of the great game of tennis! Each week, you will get to learn more about the sport and practice your skills in the Folwell gym. In addition to playing fun tennis games, you will also spend time learning more about yourself, strengthening your social abilities, and working on life skills through fun activities and classroom experiences! There will also be opportunities to go on field trips to the Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center a few times throughout the year. No experience is necessary. A través de una asociación con Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center, los estudiantes de Folwell 3ro a 5to tienen la oportunidad de participar en un programa de tenis después de la escuela. ¡Únete a esta clase para aprender los conceptos básicos del gran juego de tenis! Cada semana, aprenderás más sobre el deporte y practicarás tus habilidades en el gimnasio de Folwell. ¡Además de jugar divertidos juegos de tenis, también pasará tiempo aprendiendo más sobre usted mismo, fortaleciendo sus habilidades sociales y trabajando en habilidades para la vida a través de actividades divertidas y experiencias en el aula! También habrá oportunidades para realizar excursiones al Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center algunas veces durante el año. No se necesita experiencia. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Mon/Wed, Oct 20 - May 13 2026

Folwell Elementary School

Stuff I read in 2015 (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

(M/W) Literacy through Art K-2

Want to be a better reader and artist? K - 2 graders will receive academic content and language while using an integrated, balanced literacy approach through art. ¿Quieres ser un mejor lector y artista? Los alumnos de kínder a segundo grado recibirán contenido académico y lenguaje mientras utilizan un enfoque de lectoescritura integrado y equilibrado a través del arte. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Folwell After School/ Folwell después de la escuela Students have classes from 3:05 pm – 5:30 pm Monday- Thursdays. Extended Learning Academic classes & some Community Ed enrichment classes are offered on a sliding scale; families pick the price that they can pay or select the no-cost option./ Los estudiantes tienen clases de 3:05 pm a 5:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Las clases académicas de aprendizaje extendido son gratuitas. Algunas clases de enriquecimiento de educación comunitaria se ofrecen en una escala móvil; las familias eligen el precio que pueden pagar o seleccionan la opción sin costo. Sliding Fee Scale for Community Education Classes:/ Escala móvil de tarifas para las clases de educación comunitaria: $260 Class fee to run a class / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ~~ $260 Tarifa de clase para impartir una clase / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Mon/Wed, Oct 20 - Jan 28 2026

Folwell Elementary School

(T&W) Jr GEMS & GISE K-2

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. Students will participate in the 2025 Robotics FIRST Lego League Challenge. En esta emocionante clase de robótica, los estudiantes aprenden diseño mecánico, construcción, programación y habilidades de trabajo en equipo. En parejas, usando elementos de construcción LEGO, motores y sensores, los estudiantes construyen diferentes prototipos de robots y programarlos con una computadora para que se muevan, reaccionen y emitan sonidos. Los estudiantes utilizarán sus prototipos y programación para resolver desafíos de diseño usando el LEGO WeDo 2.0. Los estudiantes participarán enel 2025 Robotics FIRST Lego League Challenge. ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Tue/Thu, Oct 21 - May 14 2026

Folwell Elementary School

(T) NCC- Clay art K-2

Bring your ideas & create unique clay art. Trae tus ideas y crea arte de arcilla único. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Folwell After School/ Folwell después de la escuela Students have classes from 3:05 pm – 5:30 pm Monday- Thursdays. Extended Learning Academic classes & some Community Ed enrichment classes are offered on a sliding scale; families pick the price that they can pay or select the no-cost option./ Los estudiantes tienen clases de 3:05 pm a 5:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Las clases académicas de aprendizaje extendido son gratuitas. Algunas clases de enriquecimiento de educación comunitaria se ofrecen en una escala móvil; las familias eligen el precio que pueden pagar o seleccionan la opción sin costo. Sliding Fee Scale for Community Education Classes:/ Escala móvil de tarifas para las clases de educación comunitaria: $260 Class fee to run a class / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ~~ $260 Tarifa de clase para impartir una clase / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Tue, Oct 21 - Jan 27 2026

Folwell Elementary School

(T) YMentors:Adventures with Mentors 3-5

YMentors: Adventures with Mentors- A team of college Y Mentors, in college. All king of F.U.N. planned for you in after school program. What kind of F.U.N.? Play games or make comic books, bead bracelets, dance to music.. and more! Come join us, we hope to see you soon. YMentores: Aventuras con Mentores - Un equipo de Mentores Y universitarios, en la universidad. ¡Diversión total planeada para ti en el programa extraescolar! ¿Qué tipo de DIVERSIÓN? ¡Juega o crea cómics, pulseras de cuentas, baila al ritmo de la música... y mucho más! ¡Únete a nosotros, esperamos verte pronto! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Tue, Oct 21 - Jan 27 2026

Folwell Elementary School

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(T/TH) Sports & Stories: Basketball Edition 3-5

Learn to play basketball! In this class, students will read about the rules, practice the basic skills of basketball, and create strategies for basketball games. ¡Aprende a jugar al baloncesto! En esta clase, los estudiantes leerán sobre las reglas, practicarán las habilidades básicas del baloncesto y crearán estrategias para los juegos de baloncesto. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Folwell After School/ Folwell después de la escuela Students have classes from 3:05 pm – 5:30 pm Monday- Thursdays. Extended Learning Academic classes & some Community Ed enrichment classes are offered on a sliding scale; families pick the price that they can pay or select the no-cost option./ Los estudiantes tienen clases de 3:05 pm a 5:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Las clases académicas de aprendizaje extendido son gratuitas. Algunas clases de enriquecimiento de educación comunitaria se ofrecen en una escala móvil; las familias eligen el precio que pueden pagar o seleccionan la opción sin costo. Sliding Fee Scale for Community Education Classes:/ Escala móvil de tarifas para las clases de educación comunitaria: $260 Class fee to run a class / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ~~ $260 Tarifa de clase para impartir una clase / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Tue/Thu, Oct 21 - Jan 29 2026

Folwell Elementary School

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(TH) Fun & Drones 3-5

In this class you will learn basic drone skills, practice drills, and play games with friends. This class is outdoor & indoor. En esta clase aprenderá habilidades básicas con drones, ejercicios de práctica y juega juegos con amigos. Esta clase se imparte al aire libre y en interiores. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Folwell After School/ Folwell después de la escuela Students have classes from 3:05 pm – 5:30 pm Monday- Thursdays. Extended Learning Academic classes, & some Community Ed enrichment classes are offered on a sliding scale; families pick the price that they can pay or select the no-cost option./ Los estudiantes tienen clases de 3:05 pm a 5:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Las clases académicas de aprendizaje extendido y algunas clases de enriquecimiento de educación comunitaria se ofrecen en una escala móvil; las familias eligen el precio que pueden pagar o seleccionan la opción sin costo. Sliding Fee Scale for Community Education Classes:/ Escala móvil de tarifas para las clases de educación comunitaria: $260 Class fee to run a class / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ~~ $260 Tarifa de clase para impartir una clase / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Thu, Oct 23 - Jan 29 2026

Folwell Elementary School

Tim Reckmann (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

(TH) Your World, Your Life 3-5

In this class you will learning about meditation & self-care. En esta clase aprenderás sobre meditación y cuidado personal. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Folwell After School/ Folwell después de la escuela Students have classes from 3:05 pm – 5:30 pm Monday- Thursdays. Extended Learning Academic classes are free. Some Community Ed enrichment classes are offered on a sliding scale; families pick the price that they can pay or select the no-cost option./ Los estudiantes tienen clases de 3:05 pm a 5:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Las clases académicas de aprendizaje extendido son gratuitas. Algunas clases de enriquecimiento de educación comunitaria se ofrecen en una escala móvil; las familias eligen el precio que pueden pagar o seleccionan la opción sin costo. Sliding Fee Scale for Community Education Classes:/ Escala móvil de tarifas para las clases de educación comunitaria: $260 Class fee to run a class / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ~~ $260 Tarifa de clase para impartir una clase / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Thu, Oct 23 - Jan 29 2026

Folwell Elementary School

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(W) 1, 2 Step K-2

Students participate and learn different dance moves. Los estudiantes participan y aprenden diferentes pasos de baile. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Folwell After School/ Folwell después de la escuela Students have classes from 3:05 pm – 5:30 pm Monday- Thursdays. Extended Learning Academic classes, & some Community Ed enrichment classes are offered on a sliding scale; families pick the price that they can pay or select the no-cost option./ Los estudiantes tienen clases de 3:05 pm a 5:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Las clases académicas de aprendizaje extendido y algunas clases de enriquecimiento de educación comunitaria se ofrecen en una escala móvil; las familias eligen el precio que pueden pagar o seleccionan la opción sin costo. Sliding Fee Scale for Community Education Classes:/ Escala móvil de tarifas para las clases de educación comunitaria: $260 Class fee to run a class / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ~~ $260 Tarifa de clase para impartir una clase / $100 / $50 / $20 / $10 / $0 ■IMPORTANT: /IMPORTANTE: Folwell Community Education Afterschool program is low-cost with a sliding scale registration fee for each session. Any fee collected will go back into programming to ensure all students can participate. Families should pay what they can, No family will be turn away. / El programa extracurricular de Folwell Community Education es de bajo costo y tiene una tarifa de inscripción de escala móvil para cada sesión. Cualquier tarifa cobrada volverá a la programación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar. Las familias deberían pagar lo que puedan, Ninguna familia será rechazada. It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a bus stop, for After School./ ■Puede tomar de 2 a 4 semanas asignarle a su estudiante una parada de autobús para después de clases. ■If your student is late getting home; call Transportation at 612-668-2300/ ■Si su estudiante llega tarde a casa; llame a Transporte al 612-668-2300 Registration Confirmation: /Confirmación de registro: Look for confirmation notices the week before the start of the program. Students cannot start the program until they receive a confirmation notice. / Busque avisos de confirmación la semana anterior al inicio del programa. Los estudiantes no pueden iniciar el programa hasta que reciban un aviso de confirmación.

Wed, Oct 22 - Jan 28 2026

Folwell Elementary School

Patrick Lauke (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

1st Gr.: GEMS/GISE: Lego Robotics (Tues & Thur 2:10pm - 5:10pm)

GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Tuesdays & Thursdays In this dynamic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) robotics class, students will explore mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Working in pairs with LEGO building elements, motors, and sensors, they will build various robot prototypes. Students will program these robots to move, react, and make sounds, applying their skills to solve design challenges using LEGO SPIKE Essential & Prime robotic systems. GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Martes y Jueves En esta dinámica clase de robótica STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), los estudiantes explorarán el diseño mecánico, la construcción, la programación y el trabajo en equipo. Trabajando en parejas con elementos de construcción LEGO, motores y sensores, construirán varios prototipos de robots. Los estudiantes programarán estos robots para que se muevan, reaccionen y emitan sonidos, aplicando sus habilidades para resolver desafíos de diseño utilizando los sistemas robóticos LEGO SPIKE Essential y Prime.

Tue/Thu, Oct 7 - May 19 2026

Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School

2nd Gr.: GEMS/GISE: Lego Robotics (Tues & Thur 2:10pm - 5:10pm)

GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Tuesdays & Thursdays In this dynamic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) robotics class, students will explore mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Working in pairs with LEGO building elements, motors, and sensors, they will build various robot prototypes. Students will program these robots to move, react, and make sounds, applying their skills to solve design challenges using LEGO SPIKE Essential & Prime robotic systems. GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Martes y Jueves En esta dinámica clase de robótica STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), los estudiantes explorarán el diseño mecánico, la construcción, la programación y el trabajo en equipo. Trabajando en parejas con elementos de construcción LEGO, motores y sensores, construirán varios prototipos de robots. Los estudiantes programarán estos robots para que se muevan, reaccionen y emitan sonidos, aplicando sus habilidades para resolver desafíos de diseño utilizando los sistemas robóticos LEGO SPIKE Essential y Prime.

Tue/Thu, Oct 7 - May 19 2026

Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School

Patrick Lauke (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

3rd Grade: GEMS/GISE: Lego Robotics (Tues & Thur 2:10pm - 5:10pm)

GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Tuesdays & Thursdays In this dynamic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) robotics class, students will explore mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Working in pairs with LEGO building elements, motors, and sensors, they will build various robot prototypes. Students will program these robots to move, react, and make sounds, applying their skills to solve design challenges using LEGO SPIKE Essential & Prime robotic systems. GEMS/GISE Lego Robotics: Martes y Jueves En esta dinámica clase de robótica STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), los estudiantes explorarán el diseño mecánico, la construcción, la programación y el trabajo en equipo. Trabajando en parejas con elementos de construcción LEGO, motores y sensores, construirán varios prototipos de robots. Los estudiantes programarán estos robots para que se muevan, reaccionen y emitan sonidos, aplicando sus habilidades para resolver desafíos de diseño utilizando los sistemas robóticos LEGO SPIKE Essential y Prime.

Tue/Thu, Oct 7 - May 19 2026

Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School

3rd-5th Grade: Camp Fire MN (Tues & Thur 2:10pm - 5:10pm)

3rd – 5th Grade Tuesdays and Thursdays: Camp Fire MN AfterSchool Explorers (2:10pm - 5:10pm) Your child is invited to register for Camp Fire Minnesota's After-school Explorers Program. This takes place during after-school programming at Las Estrellas on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will develop hands-on outdoor exploration skills such as hammocking, fishing, birding with binoculars, snowshoeing, animal and plant I.D., and more. They will also go on field trips to local nature spaces including community gardens, Minneapolis lakes, the Mississippi River & more with Camp Fire naturalists staff and Las Estrellas staff in a 15-passenger van. 3ro – 5to Grado Martes y Jueves: Camp Fire MN AfterSchool Exploradores (2:10pm - 5:10pm) Su hijo/a está invitado a registrarse en el programa de exploradores de Camp Fire Minnesota en “AfterSchool”. Esto se lleva a cabo durante la programación después de la escuela en Las Estrellas los martes y jueves. Los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades prácticas de exploración al aire libre, como hamacas, pesca, observación de aves con binoculares, paseos con raquetas de nieve, identificación de animales y plantas, y más. También realizarán excursiones a espacios naturales locales, incluidos jardines comunitarios, lagos de Minneapolis, el río Mississippi y más con el personal naturalista de Camp Fire y el personal de Las Estrellas en una camioneta para 15 pasajeros. *Note: 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 price that they are able to pay. *Tome encuenta: Para garantizar que nuestras clases de enriquecimiento de alta calidad sean accesibles para todas las familias, Minneapolis Community Education ofrece tarifas con escala móvil. Seleccione el precio que mejor se adapte a su familia.

Tue/Thu, Oct 7 - Dec 18

Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School

ALC: GEMS & GISE Lego Robotics (Grade 3-5) Field Afterschool, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Experience the GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy! Our students dive into a world of discovery through hands-on, minds-on learning. We use a project-based and problem-based approach that seamlessly integrates reading and math skills, making learning more dynamic and fun! GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy coaches guide students through high-interest, rigorous STEM experiences that make real-world connections and explore exciting career paths. The program sparks critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation through interactive projects. Students don't just learn; they gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of STEM! Ready to join the adventure? Students can enroll in our year-long after-school program, which includes two semester courses. Plus, the learning doesn't have to stop there—students can continue their journey in our six-week summer STEM Academies! 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. Classes taught by Field's very own Ms. Greger! 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 topics 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 12. If you register after Sept 12, 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 2025- Robotics In this dynamic robotics class, students will explore mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Working in pairs with LEGO building elements, motors, and sensors, they will build various robot prototypes. Students will program these robots to move, react, and make sounds, applying their skills to solve design challenges using LEGO SPIKE Essential & Prime robotic systems. The class will culminate in participation in the 2026 FIRST LEGO League Challenge UNEARTHEDSM on January 17, 2026. Get ready to dig in! In the UNEARTHEDSM Challenge, students and their LEGO team will harness creativity, critical thinking, and technology to explore this season’s challenge. Teams are challenged to combine the thrill of archaeology with the power of technology. It's a chance for students to use their STEM skills, innovation, and teamwork to uncover the past and help shape the future! Spring 2025- Build, Power, Create! (Energy-Electricity-Electronics) Power up your mind! In our Energy, Electricity, and Electronics course, students will be an investigator, diving into the core concepts that light up our world. Students explore the fundamentals of energy, including how it's measured, converted, and transferred. We will also look to the future, examining the importance of conservation and the potential of alternative energy sources through a hands-on, problem-based approach. Students will conduct investigations into key concepts like currents, open and closed circuits, series and parallel circuits, and static electricity. Students also explore the properties of conductors and insulators, and the principles of magnetism as they work on exciting, project-based experiments. Get ready to level up! Engage in exciting electronics projects, middle school students learn to build, test, and troubleshoot circuits using circuit boards and other electronic components. The adventure continues with a special opportunity to explore the fascinating world of digital electronics. Students will create their own projects using microcontrollers and sensors, bringing their ideas to life! 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) Looking ahead: 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) Dates for Grades 4 & 5 MPS Robotics Tournament & Exhibition Jan. 17th at Anishinabe/Sullivan. ●Meals: Snack included for all students (juice and chips/cookies; send additional if your child needs more). All students will be offered a snack regardless of whether they pay or not. ●Afterschool Transportation: Free! ●Cost: Free!** **Snack cost for the whole year is $62.50. There has been an increase in sites not qualifying for free snack. The additional cost does not come with additional revenue from the state. The fee allows all students to continue to receive snack on site. All students will be offered a snack regardless of whether they pay or not. 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, 9/29/25 - 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) Bus **In order for your child to have bussing on the first day of programming please register by Sept 12. If you register after Sept 12, 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!

Tue/Thu, Sep 30 - May 19 2026

Field Elementary School

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ALC: GEMS & GISE Lego Robotics (K-3) Mondays & Wednesdays

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 Afterschool Programming at Marcy Elementary School. 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! Must attend both days! Fall/Winter 2025- 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 We Do 2.0, EV3 or the Lego Spike Prime Robotic Systems. District Robotics Exhibition on Marcy's Academic Night. Spring 2026 - 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, 10/06/25 - 12/17/25, 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. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free.

Mon/Wed, Oct 6 - Dec 17

Marcy Arts Elementary School

Adventures with Mentors / Adventuras con Mentores (Emerson) Gr. 3-5

A team of college mentors will be coming weekly to your afterschool program with a new adventure each week. Each week we will have an opportunity to explore 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. Taught by YMCA Y Mentors. Un equipo de mentores universitarios vendrá semanalmente a tu programa extraescolar con una nueva aventura cada semana. Cada semana tendremos la oportunidad de explorar todo tipo de actividades divertidas, que pueden incluir crear y jugar juegos, viajar, la naturaleza, la música, la ciencia, el arte e incluso aprender a desarrollar el cerebro. Será muy divertido usar nuestra imaginación juntos, únete a nosotros. Enseñado por YMCA Y Mentors. *** In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. When paying online, the “Class Fee” represents the amount to cover all costs associated with the class such as: snack, admin support, partnership fees, etc. The rates above “Class fee” allow us to scholarship students at lower rates. Please select the price that works best for your family. Para garantizar que nuestras clases de enriquecimiento de alta calidad sean accesibles para todas las familias, Minneapolis Community Education ofrece tarifas con una escala móvil. Al pagar en línea, la "Class fee" representa el monto que cubre todos los costos asociados con la clase, como refrigerio, apoyo administrativo, cuotas de asociación, etc. Las tarifas superiores a la "Class Fee" nos permiten ofrecer becas a estudiantes con tarifas más bajas. Seleccione el precio que mejor se adapte a su familia.

Mon, Oct 6 - Jan 12 2026

Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

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American Swedish Institute: Nordic Handcrafts / Manualidades Nordicas ( Grades 1-3, Wednesdays Only)

Get creative and learn new art skills with the American Swedish Institute. Students will work with a variety of materials, including fiber, wire, paper, and wood. Hands on class!! *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! ______________________________________________ ESPANOL: Esta actividad se realizara unicamente los Miercoles. Los ninos tendran una clase de creatividad aprendiendo y desarrollando nuevas habilidades con el Instituto Americano Suizo. Los estudiantes trabajaran diferentes materiales incluyendo fibra, alambres, papel y madera. *Para garantizar que nuestras clases de enriquecimiento de alta calidad sean accesibles para todas las familias, Minneapolis Community Education ahora ofrece tarifas según una escala móvil. Estamos avanzando hacia un modelo de escala móvil para las tarifas del programa para que nuestros programas para jóvenes puedan ser financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Los diferentes precios reflejan el costo promedio de ofrecer una clase así como opciones con descuento que nos ayudan a cubrir nuestros costos administrativos. Las tarifas cubren el pago de los instructores, los útiles escolares, los materiales del programa, el marketing y las becas. Se pide a las familias que elijan el precio que pueden pagar. Como siempre, continuaremos ofreciendo becas completas a quien lo necesite. Cuando las familias participan bajo este sistema de escala movil todo el programa se vuelve autosostenible. ¡Gracias por su consideración al inscribirse en programas para jóvenes!

Wed, Oct 1 - Dec 17

Bancroft Elementary School

Art & Mindfulness / Arte y Mindfulness (Emerson) Gr. 1-2

First, we will take a few minutes to calm our minds and our bodies with breathing exercises and meditations. Then we will focus on creating art! We will try a variety of mediums including painting, drawing and crafts. We will make friends and make art together! Taught by Valentina Bacian Olguin. Primero, nos tomaremos unos minutos para relajarnos mental y físicamente con ejercicios de respiración y meditaciones. ¡Luego nos concentraremos en crear arte! Probaremos diversas técnicas, como pintura, dibujo y manualidades. ¡Haremos amigos y crearemos arte juntos! Impartido por Valentina Bacian Olguin. *** In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. When paying online, the “Class Fee” represents the amount to cover all costs associated with the class such as: snack, admin support, partnership fees, etc. The rates above “Class fee” allow us to scholarship students at lower rates. Please select the price that works best for your family. Para garantizar que nuestras clases de enriquecimiento de alta calidad sean accesibles para todas las familias, Minneapolis Community Education ofrece tarifas con una escala móvil. Al pagar en línea, la "Class fee" representa el monto que cubre todos los costos asociados con la clase, como refrigerio, apoyo administrativo, cuotas de asociación, etc. Las tarifas superiores a la "Class Fee" nos permiten ofrecer becas a estudiantes con tarifas más bajas. Seleccione el precio que mejor se adapte a su familia.

Thu, Oct 9 - Jan 15 2026

Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

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Art & Mindfulness / Arte y Mindfulness (Emerson) Gr. 3-5

First, we will take a few minutes to calm our minds and our bodies with breathing exercises and meditations. Then we will focus on creating art! We will try a variety of mediums including painting, drawing and crafts. We will make friends and make art together! Taught by Valentina Bacian Olguin. Primero, nos tomaremos unos minutos para relajarnos mental y físicamente con ejercicios de respiración y meditaciones. ¡Luego nos concentraremos en crear arte! Probaremos diversas técnicas, como pintura, dibujo y manualidades. ¡Haremos amigos y crearemos arte juntos! Impartido por Valentina Bacian Olguin. *** In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. When paying online, the “Class Fee” represents the amount to cover all costs associated with the class such as: snack, admin support, partnership fees, etc. The rates above “Class fee” allow us to scholarship students at lower rates. Please select the price that works best for your family. Para garantizar que nuestras clases de enriquecimiento de alta calidad sean accesibles para todas las familias, Minneapolis Community Education ofrece tarifas con una escala móvil. Al pagar en línea, la "Class fee" representa el monto que cubre todos los costos asociados con la clase, como refrigerio, apoyo administrativo, cuotas de asociación, etc. Las tarifas superiores a la "Class Fee" nos permiten ofrecer becas a estudiantes con tarifas más bajas. Seleccione el precio que mejor se adapte a su familia.

Mon, Oct 6 - Jan 12 2026

Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

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Art Buddies / Companeros de Arte ( Grades 3-5)

FREE 1:1 creative mentoring program where kids and their mentors create characters and a costume, and spoken word, and the finale is a fun Parade led by Principal Diego and Dani Jimenez for the last day of our Spring session! Espanol: Programa de tutoría creativa 1:1 donde los niños y sus mentores crean personajes y palabra hablada. El final es un desfile divertido dirigido por el director Diego y Dani para el último día de la sesión de primavera.

Wed, Oct 1 - Dec 17

Bancroft Elementary School

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Arts & Crafts Creations (Grades K-1)

Join our arts & crafts creation class where you will build friendships and explore your creative side! 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. All artists are invited to join! 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.

Wed, Oct 1 - Dec 10

Lake Nokomis - Wenonah Elementary School

Barton Bears Heart, Art, & Kindness Club Gr. K-2

Combine creativity with compassion in the Barton Bears Heart, Art, & Kindness Club! Through engaging art projects, your child will learn about the importance of kindness and how to express it through their artwork. It’s a wonderful way to nurture their artistic talents and big hearts while making friends. Instructor: Lizzy Baker-Myhre This class begins on October 6th and ends on December 16th (8 weeks) 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. The cost of the class is listed first. 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. ¡Combine la creatividad con la compasión en el Club de Corazón, Arte y Amabilidad de los Osos Barton! A través de proyectos artísticos interesantes, su hijo aprenderá sobre la importancia de la amabilidad y cómo expresarla a través de sus obras de arte. Es una manera maravillosa de cultivar su talento artístico y su gran corazón, a la vez que hace amigos. Instructora: Lizzy Baker-Myhre Esta clase comienza el 6 de octubre y termina el 16 de diciembre (8 semanas). Nota: Educación Comunitaria utiliza un modelo de escala móvil para las cuotas del programa, de modo que nuestros programas extraescolares sean financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Se les pide a las familias que elijan el precio que puedan pagar. El costo de la clase se indica primero. Al explicar con mayor claridad nuestras opciones de menor costo, hemos eliminado la barrera que algunos podrían haber sentido al solicitar becas. Cuando las familias participan con los niveles de precio más altos, contribuyen a que el programa sea más sostenible.

Tue, Oct 7 - Dec 16

Barton Elementary School

Beginning French Gr. K-5

This class provides a thorough introduction to French for absolute beginners. Using a communicative and immersive approach, you will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We will learn key vocabulary, pronunciation, and traditions and customs of the French culture. Instructor: Jolene Tomihiro Please note a snack fee is built into the prices of all Extended Learning classes. All students will be offered a snack regardless of ability to pay. **This class is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. This class begins on October 6th and ends on January 12th (11 weeks).The deadline for after school transportation requests to start the first day is September 19th. Esta clase ofrece una introducción completa al francés para principiantes absolutos. Mediante un enfoque comunicativo e inmersivo, desarrollará habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura. Aprenderá vocabulario clave, pronunciación, tradiciones y costumbres de la cultura francesa. Instructora: Jolene Tomihiro Tenga en cuenta que el precio de todas las clases de Aprendizaje Extendido incluye un cargo por refrigerio. Todos los estudiantes recibirán un refrigerio, independientemente de su capacidad de pago. **Esta clase se imparte en un programa de Aprendizaje Extendido después de clases. Se requiere un Plan de Aprendizaje Continuo (PLAC) que deberá ser firmado por un padre/tutor y devuelto. El profesor de su hijo/a después de clases le enviará este formulario a casa durante la primera semana de clases. Esta clase comienza el 6 de octubre y termina el 12 de enero (11 semanas). La fecha límite para solicitar transporte después de clases es el 19 de septiembre.

Mon, Oct 6 - Dec 15

4:00 - 5:55 PM

Barton Elementary School

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