Lake Harriet Community Education Chowen Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410

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1 Lake Harriet Community Education Chowen Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Home of the Lake Harriet Dragons Registration Deadline for Winter classes is January 18 th Monday Study Buddies Tutors from Southwest High School will help you with your homework. With a focus on reading and math, this class prepares you for both everyday schoolwork and tests. Students who have finished their work will be required to read. This class is free! No class Jan. 18 and Feb. 15 Where: LHL Media Who: Gr. 1-3 When: 8 Mondays, Jan. 11-Mar. 14, 3:50-4:50 p.m. T-Shirt Decorating Design the T-Shirt of your dreams! Stencil design and fabric paint included! T-shirts supplied by Tarneka, please let us know what size you want by indicating it on the after-school registration form or by calling the Lake Harriet Community Education office at Where: Art Rm. Who Gr. 1-3 When: 1 Monday, March. 21, 3:50-5:00 Cost: $10 Tuesday Fairy Houses Get creative with sparkles, flowers, twigs, sequins, magic fairy dust, and more! You will make your very own fairy friends, a home for them to play in, and a little bed, as well as other fantastical furniture, to decorate their house. Bring your imagination and your listening ears for some sweet stories while you create. Instructor: Cindy Where: Art Rm. Who: Gr. K-3 When: 7 Tues. Jan. 26-Mar. 8, 3:50-4:50 p.m. Cost: $39

2 Wednesday Go Bananas! Go Bananas with Tyreque! Students will create delicious banana desserts like decorative banana splits! Supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Where: Staff Lounge Who: Gr. K-3 When: Wednesday, March 23, 3:50-5:00 p.m. Cost: $10 Hip Hop Hip Hop is a style of urban dancing that focuses on precision and energy. In this class we will learn basic footwork, focus, rhythm, and flexibility. Have fun dancing to cool music with Tarneka assisted by Tyreque! Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Limit 10 students. No class Feb 10. Where: LHL Art Room Who: Gr. 2-3 When: 6 Weds., Jan. 20-March 2, 3:50-4:50 p.m. Cost: $39 Valentine Chocolate-Lover s Dream Whip up a batch of delicious chocolate candy to give to that special someone or just to treat yourself. If you like chocolate, you ll love this class! Parents are invited to help. Instructor: Tarneka assisted by Tyreque. Where: Staff Lounge Who: Gr. K-3 When: 1 Tue. Feb 9. or 1 Thu., Feb. 11, 3:50-5:30 p.m. Cost: $9 Thursday Painting Dabble in a variety of paints from watercolor to acrylics to face paints and more. We will paint on paper, canvas, boxes, old guitars, small pieces of furniture, and other surprises. Instructor: Cindy Where: Art Rm. Who: Gr. 2-3 When: 6 Thursday, Jan. 21-Feb. 25, 3:50-4:50 Cost: $39 Origami Students will explore the Japanese art of folding squares of paper into easy-to-make shapes like flowers, ninja stars, and more. Origami is beautiful, soothing, and fun! Instructor, Tyreque will supply colorful paper for folding fun. Where: LHL Who: Gr. 2-3 When: 1 Thursday, Mar. 17, 3:50-4:50 p.m. Cost: $10

3 Stickers Galore Your favorite stickers are here just for you! Choose themes to create designs and patterns for your sticker pages. Instructor: Tarneka Where: Art Rm Who: Gr. K-3 When: 1 Thursday, Mar. 24, 3:50-4:50 p.m. Cost: $6 Friday Chess at Upper Campus (Media) Seven Reasons for joining the Lake Harriet Chess Club: 1. Instructional gaming is one of the most effective learning tools. 2. Reading Scores average gain 11.4% 3. Creative Originality average gain 59.8% 4. Problem Solving average gain 21.5% 5. Comprehension average gain 12.0 % 6. Kids love games and will spend hours over a chessboard- thinking! 7. It s fun! Don t worry if you haven t played before, we will teach you, and yes, you can start now! Please volunteer to help with coaching, tracking matches, tournaments etc. Facilitators: Mr. Beneke, Mr. Premack, Mr. Sisson, Ms. Rome Classes will continue throughout the school year when school is in session; if you registered for fall, you are automatically registered for winter and spring. No class Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 25, and Apr. 1 Where: L.H.Upper Who: Gr. K-8 When: Fridays, Jan 8-May 6, 4:10-5:10 p.m. Cost: $25/yr ***Please include your in the sign-up form*** Dance, Act & Create Budding artists will tap into their creativity by building acting, dancing, and art skills. No class Feb. 12 Where: LHL Art Room Who: Grade K-3 When: 6 Fri., Jan 29-Mar. 11, 3:50-4:50 p.m. Cost: $39

4 Saturday All Saturday dance classes are held at Linden Hills Park (43 rd & Xerxes Ave. So.) Dance & Music For Parents & Tots (Ages 2-3) Parents and children will have fun exploring the different ways you can move your body to musical rhythms. Class will help in the development of coordination, motor skills, and the use of imagination. Instructor: Kindi H. Where: Linden Hills Park Who: Ages 2-3 When: 8 Sat., Jan. 30-Mar. 19, 12:00-12:30 p.m. Cost: $39 Creative Dance, Movement & Stories (Ages 3 ½ - 4 ½) This class is a great introduction to dance, movement and imagination. Focus is on exploring various ways to move your body to music. Dance movements will be explored using children's stories. Instructor: Kindi H. Where: Linden Hills Park Who: Ages 3 ½ 4 ½ When: 8 Sat., Jan. 30-Mar. 19, 12:35-1:05 p.m. Cost: $39 Dance: Ballet, Hip Hop & Modern Dance Foundations & Imagination ( Ages 5-6) Class features the foundations of ballet, hip hop and modern dance. Class ends with a performance. No previous dance experience necessary. Instructor: Kindi H. Where: Linden Hills Park Who: Ages 5-6 When: 8 Sat, Jan. 30-Mar. 19, 1:10-1:50 p.m. Cost: $39

5 Minneapolis Community Education After School Program Policies After School Behavior Policy All children participating in the after school program are expected to follow the rules for behavior when in class or on the bus. All students are given three chances. First referral, we will speak to student. Second referral, we will talk to student along with a call to the parent/guardian. Third referral, they will be removed from the program or bus depending on reason for referrals. Depending on the reason for referral, a student may receive two or three strikes on the first referral. After School Activities Cancellation Policy In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel after school programs. In the event of cancellations, the Transportation Department notifies schools and school/program coordinators. ALL schools will be notified of closure by 12 pm (noon) on the day of the event. For up-to-the-minute school closing and cancellations information, please watch WCCO TV or listen to radio station 8:30 AM WCCO. If you have internet access, you can check the district web site at We will make every effort to contact you if after school activities are cancelled. Please make sure all your contact information is up to date with our office. *When after school classes are cancelled, your child will be sent home on their regular bus at 4:10 p.m. Please send the photo release form Photo and Media and Survey Release for Youth Under 18: This section must be completed to be registered for classes. Participants have the right to change their consent by sending a written request to the program manager for the program they are participating in. Yes, I give permission for my child to be included in television or still photographs representing Minneapolis Community Education Beacons programs. Photos/images may appear in newsletters, promotional brochures, on program websites and program materials. No, I do not give permission for my child to be filmed or their image used. Survey Participation Yes No, I give my consent for my child to participate in evaluations, surveys, interviews and focus groups for Community Education and Beacons Programs. Please review the policies before signing. By signing, I certify that I have fully read, understand and will agree to the terms and policies outlined on this form. This signature gives the student permission for the entire school year to participate in before and after school programs. Parent Signature

6 Register online now! Just go to minneapolisthatscommunityed.com to register or circle the classes you are interested in taking, placing total cost at the end. Checks should be made out to Lake Harriet Community Education (LHCE) Please return registration and payment to the office or student s homeroom teacher. Study Buddies Mon. (Free) Go Bananas Weds. ($10) Chess Fri. ($25 yr.) T-Shirt Décor. Mon. ($10) Hip Hop Weds. ($39) Dance, Act, Create Fri. ($39) Fairy Houses Tues. ($39) Origami Weds. ($10) Ballet, Hip Hop &... Sat. ($39) Valentine Choc. Tue. ($9) Painting Thurs. ($39) Creative Dance Sat. ($39) Valentine Choc. Thur. ($9) Stickers Thur. ( $6) Music & Dance Sat. ($39) CASH ENCLOSED CHECK # TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED REGISTERED ONLINE Student s Name (Print) Grade: Room # Does your child have any medical or special needs (i.e. allergies, asthma, learning disability or medical condition)? Yes No If Yes, please specify: Address Parent Name (Print) Parent Signature Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: After class student will: Walk home Be picked up Go to MPLS Kids When picking up your child from the Lower Campus, please enter at Door 7.