BARTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION FALL 2013
FALL CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 8 AFTER SCHOOL 2:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
No classes the week of Oct. 14th (MEA) or week of Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving)
cindy.smedberg@mpls.k12.mn.us or 668-3585
TUESDAYS 2:00
FROM GROUND TO PLATE (GRADES 3-6): Ready to
LET’S GET CRAFTY (GRADES 3-6): Wire sculpture,
get hands-on in the kitchen? We’ll choose some of your
food favorites and learn how to make them from scratch.
You’ll practice basic knife skills, cooking techniques, learn
about food safety and table manners with Jen Antila of
Catalyst Cooks. Cost: $40 (includes food). Oct. 22 – Dec. 10
NOTE THE LATER START DATE.
bracelet making (with fishing lures), accordion books and
much more. Instructor: Zeze Justo. Cost: $40 (includes
supplies) 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 – Dec. 10
CHESS FOR BEGINNERS (GRADES k-4): Learn the
basics of the fabulous game. Instructor: Victor Sanchez.
Cost: $30. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Oct. 8 – Dec. 10
YOGA (GRADES k-4): This yoga class teaches you to
become a better listener, gratitude, manners and keep your
calm center. Instructor: Ella Chissotti and Sara Dobinski.
Cost: $35. 8 Tuesdays @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Oct. 8 – Dec. 10
PAY IT FORWARD… HELPING RESCUE ANIMALS
(GRADES 3-6): FUREVERKINDNESS.ORG a newly formed
organization that needs help making cat toys, dog blankets,
collecting food and other supplies for rescue animals.
Instructor: Victor Sanchez. Cost: $30. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Oct.
8 – Dec. 10
WEAVING (GRADES 1-3): Using yarn, string, beads,
wire and more weave a variety of fabulous projects (they
will make nice gifts). Instructor: Bonita Thurner. Cost: $40
(includes supplies). Oct. 8 – Dec. 10
FINGER KNITTING MADNESS (GRADES k-2): Your
hands will keep very busy in the class (of course we will
giggle and have snack together too). You can finger knit a
project to take home and work on a group project. FUN!
For those interested, we will try knitting with needles too.
Limited to 8. Instructor: Gabriel Bodkin. Cost: $30. 2:00 –
3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 – Dec. 10
THURSDAYS 2:00
FUN WITH FRUIT (GRADES k-2): You’ll have a blast
creating fruit art on your plate (and expanding your palate)!
We’ll accompany your fruit art with fun dipping sauces and
sides from scratch, while learning some basic knife skills,
kitchen safety, and table manners with Jen Antila of
Catalyst Cooks! Cost: $40 (includes food) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 24 – Dec. 12 NOTE THE LATER START DATE
CARDBOARD CREATIONS (GRADES 3-6): Make
small and GIANT sculptures out of cardboard… boats, forts,
treasure boxes (with sparkly decorations) and more.
Instructor: Gabriel Bodkin. Cost: $30. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Oct.
10 – Dec. 12
FUTSAL: STREET SOCCER (GRADES 3-4): Futsal is
soccer played on a basketball size court, indoor or outdoor.
Victor will also be coaching some of the class in Spanish so
you are exposed to the game culturally and learn a few
Spanish words. Instructor: Victor Sanchez. Cost: $30. 2:00
– 3:00 p.m. Oct. 10 – Dec. 12
OVER…
THURSDAYS CONTINUED
READY, SET… DRAW (GRADES K-2): Learn the basic
FRIDAY NOV 1 (no
school)
elements of drawing and coloring. Draw animals and self
portraits then color. By the end, you will have become an
accomplished artist with some pieces to proudly hang at
home. Instructor: Zeze Justo. Cost: $30. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 10 – Dec. 12.
WALL STREET (AGES 10+) Want $100,000? Want to
YOUNG DANCE FOR ALL ABILITIES (GRADES 3-6):
RED CROSS BABYSITTER TRAINING (AGES 11+)
Young Dance has a 25 year history of transforming lives
through movement in south Minneapolis. In this class
students will explore the language of dance with a focus on
positive body awareness, creativity and collaboration. This
class is for boys and girls and open to anyone with or
without disabilities. (class can be ASL interpreted upon
request). Instructor: Young Dance Staff. Cost: $60 (make
your checks payable to young dance) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Oct.
10 – Dec. 12
Learn basic safety, how to handle difficult situations, first
aid, and the importance of being a positive role model and
leader to young children. Instructor: Nettie Magnuson.
Cost: $60 (includes red cross handbook to keep). Friday,
Nov.1 @ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You must be 11 years old to
take this class.
JOURNAL MAKING, CURSIVE AND CALLIGRAPHY
(GRADES 3-6): Write a fancy letter to someone in
beautiful cursive and learn the art of calligraphy. We will
start the session by making a handmade journal and spend
the following weeks filling it with thoughts and letters.
Instructor: Bonita Thurner. Cost: $40 (includes supplies).
Oct. 10 – Dec. 12
turn that into $200,000? We will learn about stock trading,
investment strategies, and each participant will get
$100,000 (fake, unfortunately) to invest, using simulation
software, in the real stock market! Instructor: Jamie
Fassett-Carmen. Cost: $10. 10:00 – noon. Friday, Nov. 1
FIELD TRIP TO VERTICAL ENDEAVORS ROCK
CLIMBING (AGES 10+)This field trip includes Vertical
Endeavors instructors, harness rentals, and all the climbing
kids can handle in two hours. Instructor: Victor Sanchez.
Cost: $25. Meet at Barton to take the city bus with Victor to
Vertical Endeavors located on 26th and Nicollet. 9:00 a.m.
and return by 1:00 p.m.. Bring a bag lunch (meet in the
gym).
REGISTRATION FORM: (return by October 2)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Name __________________________________
Phone __________________________________
My child will:
Email___________________________________
_____ walk or bike home
_____ dropped off/picked up after class
Class___________________________________
_____ take the city bus
Class ___________________________________
Class ___________________________________
My child has permission to participate
Class ___________________________________
Parent signature _________________________
Scholarships available to those in need.
Please call the Community Education office @ 668-3585 or cindy.smedberg@mpls.k12.mn.us
Return to Barton office by October 2nd . Mail to 4237 Colfax Ave S, Mpls. MN 55409. Please make checks payable to
Barton Community Ed. with form to assure your spot. Classes fill on a first come, first serve basis. We will contact
you if the class if full, assume you are registered if you do not hear from us, however, you can send us an email for a
confirmation at cindy.smedberg@mpls.k12.mn.us
BARTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION FALL 2013
FUTSAL: STREET SOCCER WITH VICTOR (GRADES 5-6):
Futsal is soccer played on a basketball size court, indoor or outdoor. Get ready to play some
serious Futsal with your friends. Victor will also be coaching some of the class in Spanish so
you are exposed to the game culturally and learn a few Spanish words. This will be a blast!
Instructor: Victor Sanchez. Cost: $20. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 5 Mondays, Sept. 30 – Oct. 28
Registration form for FUTSAL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Return the Community Education Office by Friday,
th
You must provide your own transportation home.
Sept. 27 . Make your checks payable to Barton
_______ walk/bike home
Community Education. Scholarships available by
_______ get picked up at Barton playground
calling 668-3585 cindy.smedberg@mpls.k12.mn.us
_______ city bus
Name ________________________________
My child has permission to participate in the after
Grade __________ Teacher ______________
school activity _______________________
Phone _____________ Cell_______________
Email ________________________________
BARTON COMMUNITYEDUCATION FALL 2013
FUTSAL: STREET SOCCER WITH VICTOR (GRADES 5-6):
Futsal is soccer played on a basketball size court, indoor or outdoor. Get ready to play some
serious Futsal with your friends. Victor will also be coaching some of the class in Spanish so
you are exposed to the game culturally and learn a few Spanish words. This will be a blast!
Instructor: Victor Sanchez. Cost: $20. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 5 Mondays, Sept. 30 – Oct. 28
Registration form for FUTSAL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Return the Community Education Office by Friday,
Sept. 27th. Make your checks payable to Barton
Community Education. Scholarships available by
You must provide your own transportation home.
calling 668-3585 cindy.smedberg@mpls.k12.mn.us
_______ walk/bike home
Name ________________________________
_______ get picked up at Barton playground
Grade __________ Teacher ______________
_______ city bus
Phone _____________ Cell_______________
My child has permission to participate in the after
Email ________________________________
school activity _______________________