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Session 2 Class Descriptions

Monday Courses - Classes meet 6 times

Read & Run (Grades K-4), $25

Our Enrichment class offers a balanced approach to physical and mental development. Kids will start each session with a warm-up of stretching and running/walking to get your heart pumping and your muscles ready (be prepared to run outside each week!) Then they’ll enjoy a healthy snack to fuel their minds and bodies, followed by engaging in read aloud or independent reading and AR testing with Mendota Teachers!

Join this great new class to improve physical health and wellness, cognitive development, and healthy habits! **Running will take place outside!**

Taught by Mendota teachers, Ms. Munson, Ms. Christiansen & Ms. Keane.

Outside Flag Football (Grades 3-4), $25

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. Nick Kronschnabel.

Music Technology (Grades 2-4), $25

Learn how to use your iPad an other technologies to make and record your own music. Taught by Mendota Music Teacher, Mr. Hayes

Perler Beads (Grades K-4), $25

Join this class to create and explore perler beads. Taught by Mendota staff, Mr. Vitiritti.

Perler Beads 2 (Grades K-4), $25 **this class meets from 3:15-4:15

Join this class to create and explore perler beads. This class will only be held if capacity is reached and meets from 3:15-4:15. Taught by Mendota staff, Mr. Vitiritti.

Tuesday Courses - Classes meet 6 times

Kids Yoga (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.

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.

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.

Basketball! (Grades 2-4), $25

Join friends each week to play some hoops with former basketball player and current Mendota paraprofessional, Xavier Battle.

Puzzles & Brain Games! (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. Viritti

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. Viritti. **Please note: this class will only be held if the course fills!

Wednesday Courses - Classes meet 6 times

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 Armondo Ronconi

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!

Arts & Crafts Club (Grades K-1), $25

Join us each week as we make a unique project to take home. We will paint, draw, glue, and use our imagination to make awesome art!

Taught by Grace Hiltner

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 **This class meets from 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. This class will only be held if capacity is reached and meets from 3:15-4:15.

Thursday Courses - Classes meet 6 times

Kindness Cards (Grades K-4), $25

Combine creativity and kindness to make kind and uplifting cards
for our community. Each week we will be making cards for a different group of people. Cards will be made for places such as: local nursing homes, hospitals,

police and fire stations.

Taught by Mendota Counselor, Ms. Lennox

LEGO Master Builder (Grades K-2), $25

Come explore and build with LEGO!

Taught by Mendota Paraprofessional Xavier Battle.

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.

Stuart Little Book & Movie Club (Grades 1-4), $25

Dive into the world of a 2-inch boy as he navigates New York City and the world of humans, with reading, games, projects, and watching the film!

Taught by Mendota parent, Tina Hurley.

Fish are our Friends (Grades 3-4), $25

Learn all about fish and how we can care for them as pets and in our environment.

Taught by Mendota Music Teacher, Mr. Hayes

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.

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.

Spring Arts & Crafts (Grades K-4), $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.

Amazing Animals (Grades K-1), $25

Join us as we learn about different animals from all over the world! Each week we will play different games, sing fun songs, and make cool crafts all while learning about animals. Taught by Grace Hiltner.

Floor Hockey (Grades 3-4), $25

Come have fun playing floor hockey with classmates in the gym!