Mendota Elementary
PTA
Session 2 Class Descriptions
Monday Courses (Classes meet 6 times)
Read & Run (Grades K-4), $30
Looking for a fun and enriching after-school program for your child? Read & Run class is the perfect way to give your child a balanced boost for both their body and mind. We kick things off with some fun physical activity to get their energy flowing and their hearts pumping. After a good warm-up of stretching and running, they'll enjoy a healthy snack to refuel before we dive into some awesome story time with our experienced teachers. It’s the perfect way to help your child improve their physical health, build healthy habits, and fall in love with reading! Taught by Ms. Munson, Ms. Krohn & Ms. Christiansen
Diamond Art (Grades 2-4), $30
Come make diamond art projects - stickers, magnets, key chains and relax with friends. Taught by Mendota parent, Mr. McRae.
Animal Quiz Show (Grades K-4) $30
We will be the question writers, hosts, and contestants of our very own animal quiz show. If you have lots of animal facts and want to test your friends or think you can be the animal quiz champion join Animal Quiz Show. Taught by Mendota teacher, Mr. Hayes.
Tuesday Courses (Classes meet 6 times)
Kids Yoga (Grades K-4), $30
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 Ms. Laura from Green Lotus.
Dungeons & Dragons, (Grades 3-4) $30**
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 Armondo Ronconi
Perler Beads! (Grades K-4), $30
Join friends each week to create perler bead designs! Taught by Mendota Tech Specialist, Mr. Vitiritti.
Perler Beads 2! (Grades K-4), $30 *will meet 3:15-4:15*
Continue the fun from 3:15-4:15. You do NOT need to be in perler beads 1 to join perler beads 2. Join friends each week to create perler bead designs! Taught by Mendota Tech Specialist, Mr. Vitiritti.
No-Bake Desserts and Snacks (Grades 2-4), $30
Each week we will make an edible creation or two, then create our own mini-cook book for the class. Please include if your child has allergies on the registration form. Taught by Parent, Tina Hurley.
No-Bake Desserts and Snacks (Grades K-2), $30 *will meet 3:15-4:15*
Each week we will make an edible creation or two, then create our own mini-cook book for the class. Please include if your child has allergies on the registration form. Taught by Parent, Tina Hurley.
Wednesday Courses (Classes meet 5 times)
3D Pen (Grades 3-4), $30
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 tech specialist, Mr. Vitiritti.
3D Pen 2 (Grades 3-4), $30 *will meet 3:15-4:15*
Continue 3D Pen fun until 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 tech specialist, Mr. Vitiritti. You do not need to attend 3D pen 1 to attend 3D pen 2.
Gleason’s Gymnastics (Grades K-4), $30
Come have fun with Sasha and other instructors from Gleason’s Gymnastics. Mendota’s gym is transformed into a mini Gleason’s Gymnasium!
Outdoor Kickball (Grades 3-4), $30
Come play kickball after school in a fun competitive way with your friends! Be prepared to play outside Taught by Mendota paraprofessional, Mr. Kronschnable
Junior Great Books (Grades K-2), $30
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.
Thursday Courses (Classes meet 5 times)
Cougar Fit: Faster, Stronger, Better (Grades 3-4), $30
An exciting functional fitness and speed clinic where students will learn proper movement mechanics, including safe lifting posture/form, sprinting form, total body balance, and athletic agility, through fitness challenges and workouts. Gym shoes required. Taught by Mendota staff, Mr. Somerville
Project Fair (Grades 1-3), $30
The ultimate playground for curiosity, where you put your creativity to use by displaying what you've learned about new and interesting topics for the project fair. Taught by Ms. Ampe-Canter
Garage Band (Grades 2-4), $30
Learn how to play instruments, write your own beats, and record your own music in the GarageBand class. Taught by Mendota teacher, Mr. Hayes.
Flag Football (Grades 3-4), $30
Is your child ready to get outside and play? This class is an excellent opportunity to learn the rules of the game and get outside and play with friends. Taught by Mendota paraprofessional, Mr. Kronschnabel.
Winter Wonderland (Grades K-1), $30
In this class we will embrace all things winter-related! We'll make snowflakes and snowmen crafts, play winter-themed games, make "frosty" foods, and much more! If you're ready to experience a Winter Wonderland, sign up today! *Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Taught by Mendota Paraprofessional, Mrs. Meredith.
Friday Courses (Classes meet 5 times)
Ukulele (Grades K-4), $30
Learn the basics of how to play the ukulele and get started learning your favorite songs. Taught by Mendota teacher, Mr. Hayes.
LEGO Builders (Grades K-2), $30
Join friends each week to build with LEGOs. Taught by Mendota Tech Specialist, Mr. Vitiritti.
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 3-4), $30
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 former Mendota Student, Kari Bruestle.
Floor Hockey (Grades 3-4), $30
Come join this class for a weekly game of floor hockey in the gym! Taught by Mendota paraprofessional, Mr. Kronschnabel.
Chess (Grades K-4), $30
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.