Minneapolis Public Schools

3rd – 5th Grade Thursdays: Dungeons and Dragons (Block A, 4/10 – 5/15) Dungeons & Dragons Explorers! In this imaginative program, students will dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where they’ll create unique characters, solve puzzles, and work together to overcome challenges. It’s a fantastic way to build teamwork, storytelling skills, and creativity. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a sense of adventure! 3ro – 5to Grado Jueves: Dragones y Mazmorras (Bloque A, 4/10 – 5/15) ¡Exploradores de dragones y mazmorras! En este programa imaginativo, los estudiantes se sumergirán en el mundo de Dungeons & Dragons, donde crearán personajes únicos, resolverán acertijos y trabajarán juntos para superar desafíos. Es una manera fantástica de desarrollar el trabajo en equipo, las habilidades para contar historias y la creatividad. No se necesita experiencia, ¡solo trae tu imaginación y tu sentido de la aventura! Sliding Scale // Escala móvil de tarifas Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our after school 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. Families are asked to pick the price that they can pay or select the zero-dollar option. Las clases de Educación Comunitaria son ofrecidas en escala móvil para las tarifas del programa para que nuestros programas después de la escuela puedan ser financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Los diferentes precios reflejan el costo promedio de ofrecer una clase, así como opciones con descuento y opciones que nos ayudan a cubrir nuestros costos administrativos. Se les pide a las familias que elijan el precio que pueden pagar o que seleccionen la opción sin costo.

3rd – 5th Grade Tuesdays: Super Artists (Block B) Unleash your child's inner artist with Young Rembrandts' cartoon drawing classes! It's a fantastic way to nurture your creativity and storytelling skills. Get ready for lots of drawing fun—sign your child up today! 3ro – 5to Grado Martes: Super Artistas (Bloque B) Arte de Meme: ¡Libera el artista interior de tu estudiante con las clases de dibujo de dibujos animados de Young Rembrandts! Prepárese para divertirse dibujando: ¡inscriba a su estudiante hoy! Sliding Scale // Escala móvil de tarifas Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our after school 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. Families are asked to pick the price that they can pay or select the zero-dollar option. Las clases de Educación Comunitaria son ofrecidas en escala móvil para las tarifas del programa para que nuestros programas después de la escuela puedan ser financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Los diferentes precios reflejan el costo promedio de ofrecer una clase, así como opciones con descuento y opciones que nos ayudan a cubrir nuestros costos administrativos. Se les pide a las familias que elijan el precio que pueden pagar o que seleccionen la opción sin costo.

AGILE - African Girls' Initiative for Leadership and Empowerment, is a proven, best practice and culturally specific after school program. We seek to empower girls ages grade 6th - 8th. We help African refugee and immigrant girls to overcome barriers that contribute to poor school attendance rates and encourage the girls to participate fully in classes and attain top grades. AGILE also creates a supportive network of African girls through leadership development, social and cultural activities which include tutoring, mentoring and field trips. We also create a fun atmosphere at our meetings where we have snacks, play games, do crafts and share African stories with the girls

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.

Learn to code with interactive robots and also build your typing skills! You will create exciting paths and challenges for your robots using simple programming and also practice typing. This class provides a unique blend of hands-on technology and essential digital literacy skills, perfect for young creators! 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.

Come explore science and all things fun with Ms. Athey! Students will be able to tap into their creative, and artistic minds. Get a chance to design products and conduct experiments like real scientists. Join us for our exciting class returning this winter! 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.

Come shopping with Ms. Perez! You will use money for everything in the future and she has some play money for you to use and some little things for you to practice buying so you know how to count your money from now on. Don't let anyone else be smarter than you about your own money! We will buy and sell snacks, toys, school supplies, and artwork we make in class. 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.

A team of College Y Mentors will be coming every Wednesday 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! This class runs Wednesday, April 16th - Wednesday, May 14th Un equipo de estudiantes universitarios vendrá cada miércoles 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! Esta clase se desarrollará del miércoles 16 de abril al miércoles 14 de mayo.

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. Later in the year, we’ll get a chance to create our own animation using stop-motion techniques we can do right on our own Chromebooks using google slides! No prior knowledge of anime or Japanese culture needed, just an interest in foreign culture and a willingness to listen and express your opinions.

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. Pricing Scale: Class Fee - covers staffing and supply costs Higher price levels 1 & 2 - supports sustainable programming & scholarships Partial Scholarship price Full Scholarship price

Join us for a fun arts and crafts class at Wenonah during 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.

We will explore a variety of creative arts and crafts including: T-shirt design, fashion design and leather making.

This club is run by Mr. Josh and is for BIPOC boys who want to hang out, play games, have some open gym time, make snacks and have a safe fun space to chill. Students will spend time playing basketball and gaga ball outside as the weather warms up. 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

Try it out: Ballroom Dancing and Karaoke Join Ms. Solyntjes and Mr. Hamilton on their journeys to learn to ballroom dance and conquer stage fright. Each week, you'll learn a new type of ballroom dance, then we'll spend our time practicing our moves while we take turns giving our best at Karaoke! There is no such thing as a bad karaoke singer, so if you've always wanted to sing, but have been too afraid of people watching you, what better time than when we're all trying not to trip! ***Note*** Mr. Hamilton has two left feet, so get ready to shine in comparison!

Attention Bikers! Learn how to maintain and repair your bike. Students will learn basic bike maintenance and repairs with MPS GEMS/GISE Bike program.Bikes will be provided to learn and work on do it is not required to have a bike or bring yours to class. As students progress they can learn to build custom bikes but continuing in the program. Mr. Crabtree will be leading this group. This class is an ALC class and paid for by MPS Extended Learning

Ms. Olsen is leading book club. Students will vote on the book, read together and have in depth discussions on the subject matter. This is a laid back group that enjoys reading, chatting and having fun. This is an MPS Extended Learning ALC Class and paid for by district funding.

Creating fun and excitement for everyone who enjoys board games and chess.

Students will learn arrangements of contemporary pop songs and perform them at the end of the after school programming cycle. Special emphasis will be placed on breath control, pitch, collaborative singing and performance etiquette on a stage. We’re going to have so much fun! This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who 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. Instructor: Liz Collin This class begins on February 4th and ends on May 14th (14th weeks).