Session 4 Class Descriptions
Monday Courses - Classes meet 6 times
Crafty Kids Club (Grades K-2), $25
Join me for some hands-on crafting fun. Students will get creative and construct
some wonderful take home spring inspired projects.
Taught by Mendota teacher Mr. Elkins
Soccer (Grades 3-4), $25
Join other 3rd and 4th graders to play soccer.
Taught by Mendota Tech Specialist, Mr. Vitritti.
Accelerated Reading Club (ARC) (Grades 2-4), $25
Does your child love to read? We will relax, read, and take Accelerated Reader tests.
Come read and earn your AR points! A small snack will be provided.
Taught by Mendota teachers, Ms. Munson
Nature Journaling (Grades 3-4), $25
Unleash your creativity and embrace your love for nature with Nature Journaling! Reduce, reuse and recycle to make a one of a kind upcycled journal using cardboard, magazines, and recycled paper. Taught by Dodge Nature Center.
Lego Spike (Grades 2-3), $25
Become a Master Builder and Engineer as we design and construct with LEGO® SPIKE Essential sets. Bring your creations to life while developing strong STEM skills sets for the 21st century.
Taught by Mendota Teacher, Ms. Mogelson.
Kindness Cards (Grades K-4), $25
For this session of kindness cards, we will have high school volunteers from Two Rivers coming to help us make uplifting pictures, notes, and cards for members of our community.
Taught by Mendota Counselor, Ms. Lennox
Directed Drawing (Grades K-2), $25 **this class meets 3:15-4:15**
Back by request, Mr. E’s directed drawing. Work on your fine motor skills and step-based
drawing as we celebrate our love for drawing with friends.
Taught by Mendota teacher Mr. Elkins.
**Please note: this class will only be held if the course fills!
Tuesday Courses - Classes meet 6 times
Kids Yoga 1 (Grades K-4), $25
Kids yoga classes are fun, inspirational, educational, and unique
every time. We learn about our bodies, our emotions, and our energy through age appropriate yoga poses, creative movement, games, breath exercises, and stories. Students learn physical skills such as strength, balance, and flexibility as well as universal concepts such as cooperation, compassion and gratitude.
Taught by Green Lotus instructors.
Board Games (Grades 1-2), $25
Do you like to play games? Come join Ms. Thul and Ms. Rimmele for an afternoon of games and fun! Practice games such as: Candyland, Sorry, Mancala, Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four and on! Taught by Mendota teachers, Ms. Thul & Ms. Rimmele.
Spring Arts & Crafts (Grades K-2), $25
In this class students will create spring-themed arts and crafts projects. We will use a variety of art materials while crafting away!
Taught by Mendota Art Teacher, Ms. Dunham.
Dungeons & Dragons - (Grades 3-4), $25
Kids will learn collaboration, problem solving, and storytelling, in the safe to “fail” environment of their imaginations while playing the most popular role playing strategy game in the world. Here they will create characters and be put in environments in which they will need to solve problems, avoid obstacles, and defeat enemies while working toward a common goal.
Taught by previous Mendota student, Kari Bruestle.
Digital Art (Grades 3-4), $25
In this brand new digital art class, students will be using iPads to create and design using programs such as Canva, Adobe Express, Pic Collage, and more!
Taught by Mendota Media Specialist and parent, Ms. Keane
3D Printing Club (Grades 3-4), $25
It's time to do some 3D printing!! Design and create your own unique treasures to keep and to share. Learn how to make almost anything on your iPad and watch it print before your eyes. Design bookmarks, keychains, medallions, nameplates, game pieces, and much..much more.
Taught by Mendota 3D printing enthusiast, teacher and parent Mr. Elkins.
Kids Yoga 2 (Grades K-4), $25 **Meets 3:15-4:15**
Kids yoga classes are fun, inspirational, educational, and unique every time. We learn about our bodies, our emotions, and our energy through age appropriate yoga poses, creative movement, games, breath exercises, and stories. Students learn physical skills such as strength, balance, and flexibility as well as universal concepts such as cooperation, compassion and gratitude.
Taught by Grace from Green Lotus.
**Please note: this class will only be held if the course fills!
The Oregon Trail Game (Grades 3-4), $25 *This class meets 3:15-4:15**
Learn about the trials and triumphs of early American settlers as they ventured westward following the Oregon Trail in 1848. Students will play the original text and graphics based 1985
educational game Oregon Trail as they lead their wagon from Independence, Missouri to Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Taught by Mendota teacher Mr. Elkins.
**Please note: this class will only be held if the course fills
Wednesday Courses - Classes meet 6 times
Junior Great Books: (Grades K-2), $25
Jr. Great Books incorporates listening skills, critical thinking and sharing ideas and/or
interpretive art or projects based on the rotating sets of classic stories and poems presented
each week.
Taught by Ms. Killian, who has a passion for literacy.
Printmaking (Grades 2-3) $25
Bring your creativity and come explore different textures, colors, and patterns as we try different types of printmaking! Printmaking is an artistic process that involves transferring images from one surface onto another surface, most often paper or fabric. We will be experimenting with monoprints, relief (using styrofoam and other items), resist (using painters tape) and block printing (Legos and other found objects). We'll also re-use materials you can find around your home! Prints can be used for making cards (which we will do in class if time allows) or hang your printed art on your wall! Taught by Mendota Paraprofessional, Rachel Hole.
Gleason’s Gymnastics (Grades K-4), $25
Come have fun with Sasha from Gleason’s Gymnastics and other Gleason Instructors. Mendota’s gym is transformed into a mini Gleason’s Gymnasium!
Crochet (Grades 3-4), $25
This class introduces students to the basics of crochet at their own pace, with a focus on a relaxed, pressure-free learning environment. Students will learn basic skills such as forming a slip knot, crocheting a chain, single crochet, and tying off the final project.
Taught by Mendota parent, Ms. Solomie Redae.
Guitar (Grades 2-4), $25
Learn the basics of how to play the guitar and get started learning your favorite songs.
Taught by Mike with Menard Music.
3D Pen (Grades 3-4), $25
A 3D pen is a fun and useful tool for “drawing” three-dimensional objects! 3D pens are similar to hot glue guns but, instead of glue sticks, 3D pens melt plastic filament allowing students to use their imagination and creativity to create in three dimensions.
Taught by Mendota staff, Mr. Vitritti.
3D Pen 2 (Grades 3-4), $25 - 2nd session of this class - meets 3:15-4:15
A 3D pen is a fun and useful tool for “drawing” three-dimensional objects! 3D pens are similar to hot glue guns but, instead of glue sticks, 3D pens melt plastic filament allowing students to use their imagination and creativity to create in three dimensions.
Taught by Mendota staff, Mr. Vitritti.
**Please note: this class will only be held if the course fills!
Thursday Courses - Classes meet 6 times
Secret Reading Agent Academy (Grades 1-2), $25
Students will work to increase their phonetic based reading fluency by working through leveled decodable reading materials. Level up your TOP SECRET reading clearance to earn prizes to become a Secret Reading Agent. Secret Reading Agent badge, field manual and I.D. card included.
Taught by Mendota teacher Mr. Elkins
Kindness Club (Grades 2-4), $25
Kindness Club will be a time for students to help with small projects around our school. This may include helping teachers with prepping materials, cleaning up garbage on the school's
property, or creating kind messages to hang in our school.
Taught by Mendota Counselor, Ms. Lennox
Critter Crafts (Grades 3-4), $25
For all you crafty animal lovers out there, this class is just for you! Each week we'll learn about a different animal or ecosystem, and then use craft materials to create our own versions to take home. Come join us for this artful celebration.
Taught by Mendota Parent, KC Miller.
Cougar Fitness Club (Grades K-4), $25
Come have fun, play outdoor gym games and get fit with your favorite gym teacher!
Taught by Mendota teacher, Mr. Holtz.
Puzzles! (Grades K-4), $25
Join friends each week to work on all kinds of puzzles including jigsaw, word, and number puzzles. Taught by Mendota Tech Specialist, Mr. Vitritti
Macrame/Fiber Class (Grades 3-4), $25
Macrame is a craft technique that uses a combination of knots to make everything from artwork to jewelry. We'll do more than braiding in this class for 3rd and 4th graders! We'll learn the larks head knot, square knot, spiral knot, half hitch knot, and variations of those. Then we'll make friendship bracelets, key rings, and the hanging artwork pictured!
Taught by Mendota paraprofessional, Rachel Hole.
Puzzles 2! (Grades K-4), $25 - 2nd session of this class, meets 3:15-4:15
Join friends each week to work on all kinds of puzzles including jigsaw, word, and number puzzles. Taught by Mendota Tech Specialist, Mr. Vitritti.
**Please note: this class will only be held if the course fills!
Friday Courses - Classes meet 5 times
Chess (Grades K-4), $25
Want to amaze your friends and impress your opponents? Want to increase your IQ while having fun playing Chess and compete for various prizes? Learn from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience.All chess levels are welcome.
Taught by Twin Cities Chess Club.
Make it, Take it Calming Fidgets (Grades K-2), $25
Join this class to make a new calming/mindfulness fidget each week, including calming jars, straw fidgets, fidget cubes, soothing stones, mini koosh, bead snakes, and more.
Taught by Mendota parent, Natalie Dunphy.
Creative Art (Grades K-2), $25
Try out and explore a variety of arts and crafts projects with friends!
Taught by Mendota paraprofessional, Ms. Carla Guiterrez
Card Games (Grades 1-4), $25
There is so much fun to be had with a deck of playing cards. Students will practice number sense, strategy and turn based play by learning an exciting selection of age-appropriate card games they can share with the whole family. We’ll also learn a few fancy card tricks too.
Taught by Mendota teacher Mr. Elkins
Forest Club (Grades 3-4), $25
In this class, students will have the opportunity to beautify our School Forest in preparation for classroom visits this Spring. Activities will include mulching, weeding, and exploring the forest to spark their creativity and imagination.
Taught by Mendota Media Specialist and parent, Ms. Keane.
Floor Hockey (Grades 2-4), $25
Are you ready to play Floor Hockey? This class is an excellent opportunity to learn the rules of the games and play with friends!
Taught by Mendota parent, Tina Hurley.