Minneapolis Community Education Youth Programs. Afterschool Activities. for Loring Community School. Spring 2017

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1 Minneapolis Community Education Youth Programs Afterschool Activities for Loring Community School Spring 2017 Classes begin the week of March 13th and end the week of May 4th No classes April 3rd - April 7th Register by Thursday, March 9th Program Hours are Monday -Thursday 3:00 PM-5:00 PM For more information, contact: Devin Nelson Devin. Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us

2 ONLINE REGISTRATION: Minneapolis Community Education is offering online registration at Here are a few things you will be able to do in this system. 1. Easily browse and register for afterschool classes online. 2. Register multiple family members at the same time. 3. Share a course with friends by , Twitter or Facebook. 4. Get confirmation on your registration. 5. Get course reminder s. 6. Pay for classes with your credit card, checking or savings account. 7. Print receipts and tax statements. 8. See your account balance. Registration Confirmation: The online system will send you an confirmation when you register and then a reminder before the class starts. Classroom teacher will get weekly updated student lists and know which students are registered to stay late and on which days. You can call Community Education with any other questions at Other payment types: Minneapolis Community Education accepts Cash, Checks, or Credit Cards. Please make checks out to Minneapolis Community Education. Buses: Classes end at 5:00pm Buses are boarded at this time. If your student is new or has had a recent stop change, please call Community Education at and allow 2-4 weeks for a new stop to be set up. If your student is late getting home from the after school bus call Transportation at IMPORTANT: It may take 2-4 weeks to assign your student a new bus stop. YOU MAY NEED TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT DURING THE FIRST WEEKS OF PROGRAMMING WHILE TRANSPORTATION IS ASSIGNING YOUR STUDENT A STOP. If you have previously had transportation after school it should not take as long to be assigned a stop. Pick-ups: All Parents/Guardians picking up students should be at Loring by 5:00 PM. Scholarships: Limited scholarships are available. Call Questions/Concerns: Contact Devin Nelson at or at Devin.Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us

3 Monday Class Offerings Grade Level Class Class Description Cost 1-5 Twin Cities Chess Are you the next Grandmaster? This course is for students of all levels to learn the game of chess. It will be ran by the Twin Cities Chess Club; an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of today s chess students. It was started in an effort to foster better relationships between existing chess coaches and the students taking their classes. $ AKA Sports 4-5 Book Club Coaches from AKA Sport will lead activities that include sport, recreation and fitness. This class is perfect for the child that needs more movement in their lives! Character building, cooperative skills, individual success and safety are all emphasized. Do you enjoy reading? Do books entertain, engage, and enlighten you? Once you finish a book are you asking yourself what you will read next? This will be a group where readers come together to read, talk about books, and share the love of books with other students who enjoy reading too. $56 Tuesday Class Offerings Grade Level Class Class Description Cost 4-5 Basketball 4-5 Art Club Got handles? In this class we will learn the fundamentals of basketball, and run some drills and activities that will help perfect your game. Come join us for some great fun making art after school. Students will paint, draw, and create some cool pieces of art for display throughout the school. $ Loring Leaders Space is Limited Discover your leadership skills, challenge yourself, and participate in diverse activities. Students will work with the Program Coordinator to support After school programming. Free

4 Wednesday Class Offerings Grade Level Class Class Description Cost 4-5 Step Space is Limited Showcasing and teaching to student s different intermediate rhythms that is a mixture of spoken word, hip-hop, footsteps, and clapping. Students will focus on teamwork and communication as they work together as a unified Step team. Free 2-3 AKA Sports 2-3 Computer Club Coaches from AKA Sport will lead activities that include sport, recreation and fitness. This class is perfect for the child that needs more movement in their lives! Character building, cooperative skills, individual success and safety are all emphasized. Do you like to play on the computer? Join the Loring Computer Club. Each week will be dedicated to a different theme. From playing games, to editing photos and film, to coding. This class will touch the many ways computers are used in the 21 st century. $56 Thursday Class Offerings Grade Level Class Class Description Cost 2-3 Drawing Express what you see, touch, smell, hear and taste every day. Use pencils, charcoal, crayons and pastels to improve you re drawing skills in the studio and in nature. 2-3 Games, Games, Games 5 Code Club from Code Savvy Get back to the basics with games like Checkers, Chess, Puzzles, Connect 4, and Card Games. Class will also include the use of video games that promote physical fitness. Mentors from Code Savvy will help students learn code in a free, fun, open-ended environment. Spring session will introduce students to Scratch, a drag and drop programming language where kids can make games, create animations, tell stories, make music and more. Free

5 Minneapolis Community Education Registration Form for After School Programs at Loring Community School Student Information: Student s Name: Grade: Date of Birth: School: ID #: Home Room: Does your child have any medical or special needs (i.e. allergies, asthma, learning disability or medical condition)? Home Address: Parent/Guardian Name: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: Transportation: Spring 2017 After School Activities: Please indicate which activities your child will attend. Class choices must be age/grade appropriate. If a class meets more than one day a week, your child must attend all days. 1st Choice 2nd Choice Fee Monday $ Tuesday $ Wednesday $ Thursday $ Total Fees: $ Minneapolis Community Education After School Program Policies Please review these policies and discuss them with your child before signing your registration form. Políticas del Programa Después de la Escuela de Comunidad Educativa de Minneapolis Por favor revisen estas políticas y/o normas y hablen de ellas con sus niños antes de firmar su formulario de inscripción Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education Discipline Policy Participating in after school programs is an opportunity that is extended to the youth of Minneapolis. All after school programs conform to the established behavior policies of *School Name Here* and the Citywide Discipline policy of the Minneapolis Public Schools. Students are expected to behave appropriately both during the program and the bus ride home. A student may be asked to take a time out from an activity if he or she is

6 misbehaving or acting inappropriately. If the problem is severe or persistent (continuing after warning(s) have been given) a note will be sent home with the student and he or she will not be allowed to participate until the note is signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the Community Education office, or until other arrangements are made including the possibility of suspension, in-school suspension, parent conference or loss of after school privileges. If a student is suspended from school they will not be allowed to participate in after school programs during their suspension. Parents are usually notified by phone if we are having problems with their child. Políticas de Disciplina de las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis Comunidad Educativa Formando parte en el programa después de la escuela es una oportunidad que es extendida a los Jóvenes de Minneapolis. Todos los programas después de la escuela se ajustan a las políticas establecidas de conducta en *Andersen* y política de disciplina en la Escuelas Publicas de Minneapolis. Se espera que los estudiantes se comporten apropiadamente en ambos durante el programa y en el autobús de regreso a casa. Un estudiante puede ser pedido en tomar un "tiempo fuera" de una actividad si él o ella se portan mal o actúan de manera impropia. Si el problema es severo o persistente (continuando después de que las advertencia(s) hayan sido dadas) una nota será enviada a casa con el estudiante y el o ella no será admitida su participación hasta que la nota sea firmada por un padre o tutor y regresada a la oficina de Comunidad Educativa, o hasta que otros arreglos sean tomados incluyendo las posibilidades de ser suspendido, suspensión en-la escuela, conferencia de padre o pérdida del privilegio de asistir a después de la escuela. Si un estudiante es suspendido de la escuela ellos no serán permitidos formar parte en el programa después de la escuela durante su suspensión. Los padres son notificados generalmente por teléfono si tenemos problemas con su niño 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. Políticas de Conducta en Después de la Escuela Todos los niños que forman parte en el programa después de la escuela serán esperados seguir las reglas de conducta cuando estén en la clase o en el autobús. Serán dadas tres oportunidades a los estudiantes. Primero referencia, nosotros hablaremos con el estudiante. Segunda referencia, nosotros hablaremos con el estudiante junto con una llamada al Padre y/o Tutor. Tercera referencia, ellos serán quitados del programa o del autobús dependiendo de la razón de la referencia. Dependiendo de la razón por la que fue referido, un estudiante puede recibir dos o tres incidentes en la primera referencia MPS SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. After school programming is not linked with the school health services office. It does not have access to school records (medical information, health plans, IEPs, Section 504 plans, etc.). Parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the On-site Coordinator of any special needs or medical conditions that impact their child s health, well-being, or involvement in activities. A conference with the family may be requested in order to determine what reasonable accommodations should be provided. If prescribed or over-the-counter medication must be given while a child is attending after school programming, parents/guardians must complete an authorization form before any medicine will be dispensed. Medication must be in its original packaging or prescription bottle. All medication will be stored on-site in a locked cabinet. Medication is not accessible from the school nurse s office. LOS SERVICIOS ESCOLARES DE SALUD DE MPS NO SE ENCUENTRAN DISPONIBLES DURANTE (PROGRAMA). (programa) no está asociado con la oficina de servicios de salud

7 escolar, y No tiene acceso a los registros de la escuela (información médica, planes de salud, IEPs, planes de la sección 504, etc.). Los padres o tutores son los responsables de notificar al Coordinador del Lugar las necesidades especiales o condiciones médicas que afectan la salud de sus hijos, su bienestar, o su participación en actividades. Puede que se solicite una conferencia con la familia para determinar qué adaptaciones razonables deben proporcionarse. En caso de que se deba administrar medicamentos recetados o de libre venta mientras un niño asiste a (programa),los padres/tutores deberán completar un formulario de autorización antes de que se pueda administrar cualquier medicamento. Las medicinas tienen que encontrarse en su caja o botella originales. Todos los medicamentos se almacenarán bajo llave en el sitio del programa. Los medicamentos no se encuentran accesibles en la oficina de la enfermera de la escuela 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 schools/program coordinators. ALL schools will be notified of closure by 12:00pm (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 830AM 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 3:00 pm. If you pick up your child you will need to be here by 3:00 pm. It is very dangerous for a young child to arrive home unexpectedly and not be able to get into his/her home or be at home without supervision. Please have a plan in place for severe weather or cancellations. Políticas de Cancelación de las Actividades Después de la Escuela En caso de las inclemencias del tiempo o clima severo, el distrito decidirá si cancelar los programas después de la escuela. En caso de cancelaciones, el Departamento de Transporte notifica a los coordinadores de las escuelas y programa de las escuelas. TODAS escuelas serán notificadas del cierre por las 12:00pm (del mediodía) en el día del acontecimiento. Para estar informado a tiempo de los cierres o cancelación de las escuela, mire por favor la los canales locales de televisión WCCO o escucha la emisora 830AM WCCO. Si usted tiene acceso al Internet, usted puede verificar el sitio de la red del Distrito en Haremos nuestro mejor esfuerzo en contactarle si las actividades de después de la escuela son cancelados. Asegúrese por favor de tener su información de contacto actualizada hasta la fecha en nuestra oficina. *Cuando las actividades de después de la escuela son canceladas su niño será enviado a casa en su autobús regular a la 3:00 pm. Si usted recoge a su niño usted necesitará de estar aquí a la 3:00 pm. Es muy peligroso para los niños pequeños de llegar a casa inesperadamente y no poder entrar a su casa o estar en casa sin ninguna supervisión de un adulto. Tenga por favor un plan en el caso de presentarse un clima severo o cancelaciones

8 Parent Permission Statements: 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 coordinator for the program they are participating in. Does your child have any medical or special needs (i.e. allergies, asthma, learning disability or medical conditions)? Yes No If yes, please specify: SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. Parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the before/after school site Coordinator of any special needs or medical conditions that impact their child s health, well-being, or involvement in activities. If your child may need to receive either prescribed or over-the-counter medication while attending before/after school programming, you must complete this authorization form before any medication can be dispensed. Medication must be in its original packaging or prescription bottle. All medication will be securely stored on-site. Before/after school Medication & Treatment Authorization (if applicable) I authorize the Health Services staff to give access to the medication on hand in the health office to the before/after school site coordinator for use as needed. I authorize the Health Services staff to give a copy of the current medication/treatment orders to the site coordinator and share any relevant health information. I authorize the site coordinator to administer this medication/treatment during programming according to the healthcare provider s specified orders. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide the coordinator with any necessary training needed to safely administer this medication/treatment. If the site coordinator has any questions or concerns, he/she may reach me at: and I understand that for emergency situations, 911 will be called. *Please note, final decision on authorization will be determined by health office staff Behavior and Discipline Policy Yes No I understand the expectations for the After School Program are the same as the expectations during school. Walking Field Trips Yes No I understand that WALKING field trips within one mile of school grounds are a part of participating in the afterschool program. Necessary precautions and supervision will be provided.

9 Photo and Media Release While participating in programming students may be photographed or filmed. These images may appear in newsletters, promotional brochures, on program websites and program materials. Yes No I give permission for my child to be included in television or still photographs representing Minneapolis Community Education programs. Survey Participation Yes No Your student may be invited to complete surveys about their experience in the afterschool program. The information your child provides will help us to improve the program. Yes No I give my consent for my child to participate in evaluations, surveys, interviews and focus groups for Community Education. 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. By signing this document, I authorize my child to participate in above listed program. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: