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Students seeking more opportunities to play band instruments in an ensemble can do so while getting an introduction to the exciting world of jazz! Students will learn about the history of the music, the development of jazz rhythm and chord structures, and will learn and practice improvisation! This course is open to students who have two or more years playing experience on the instrument. *Note all classes for ALC are free. The optional fee is for snack. Students will receive snack whether they are able to pay the fee or not. The snack fee is $1.25 x the number of days of the ALC class for the session.

How can you use art, masks, puppets and create them to tell stories? Ms. Perez has all the supplies to show you and get you crafting and sharing from books and online stories. 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 enjoy reading a novel of your choice with friends! Engage in conversation & activities that will increase your reading & comprehension skills while learning how to be a good friend & community member! 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.

This class combines theater arts with reading and literacy skills, helping students improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence through performance. Students will learn skills such as expressive reading, improv, story adaptations, setting the stage, & so much more! 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.

Welcome to Puzzle Paradise! Our after-school class offers a fun way for your child to develop essential skills. Jigsaw puzzles are not just a game—they're a workout for the brain, helping children develop spatial reasoning and critical thinking as they visualize how pieces fit together. This strengthens their ability to recognize patterns and relationships, skills that are crucial for success in mathematics and problem-solving. Give your child the tools they need to succeed academically while having a blast! 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 weaving basics such as the loom, warp, and weft. We will incorporate math skills like patterns and fractions. This integrated approach will enhance students' understanding of both art and mathematics. Come create some amazing art & sharpen your math skills at the same time! Join Ms. Feldt in this fun 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.

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!

Ms. Rhonda Lund is back at Sanford in After-school running Acting, Drama and Skits! Students learn simple acting techniques and vocabulary through studying monologues and scenes. They will then begin basic script analysis and character development and apply these principles towards in-class performances. Students will write their own play and perform! 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

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! *Note all classes for ALC are free. The optional fee is for snacks. Students will receive snacks whether they are able to pay the fee or not. The snack fee is $1.25 x the number of days of the ALC class for the session.

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.

Do you love learning words in new languages? We’ll explore Spanish and more through games, songs and silly skits! With Mr. Marius. Grades 1-4

Brickheads Lego Club is led again this year by Ms. Nies. Join with your friends or make new friends and spend your Thursday afternoons competing in Lego challenges! If you love Lego's this club is for you! This is an MPS Extended Learning ALC Class and paid for by district funding.

Students will unleash their creativity through clay, building inspired ceramic projects that push their skills in visual art and engineering forward each week. This course is a great space to relax, create art, and explore what’s possible with ceramics! *Note all classes for ALC are free. The optional fee is for snacks. Students will receive snacks whether they are able to pay the fee or not. The snack fee is $1.25 x the number of days of the ALC class for the session.

Come join the Chess Club, great after school fun, its challenging, strategic and critical thinking adventure, also you will compete against chess clubs from different schools. Come join the team and have a great time challenging yourself and friends.

Join us for an after-school program that mixes real life skills with real fun! This isn't your typical program. Think basketball, arts & crafts, team challenges, and creative activities that keep you moving while learning. We will cover topics that matter like friendship, confidence, communication and healthy choices, all in a safe and supportive space. Come and hang out, build new skills and discover how to handle life's challenges while having fun. This group is led by YWCA Contact Plus and is paid for by a grant.

Students can sign up for one day or both days. They MUST be signed up for both days to attend both days. Step into a world of adventure & creativity! Whether you're brand new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, this immersive storytelling experience is the perfect way to build friendships, spark imagination, and explore a brand new world. Led by a professional Game Master, players will create characters and embark on a hero's journey. Level-up and gain powerful abilities as individual choices and group collaboration shape your story. Join us to uncover ancient secrets, face impossible odds, and become the stuff of legend! 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.