BARTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION WINTER 2014 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 28, 29 AND 30 AFTER SCHOOL 2:00 3:00 pm

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1 BARTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION WINTER 2014 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 28, 29 AND 30 AFTER SCHOOL 2:00 3:00 pm or THIS WINTER S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PLAY: THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH by Norton Juster Directed by Karen Bair An endearing story about Milo, a very bored little boy, receives an unusual package one day: a makebelieve tollbooth. When he drives through it in his electric toy car, he is suddenly transported to the Lands Beyond, a fantastic world of imagination. PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, March 3:00 pm for Minneapolis Kids and Barton Learning Center Thursday, March 7:40 am for Grades K-4 with their classrooms Thursday, March 6:30 pm for family and friends Friday, March 6:30 pm for family and friends. Closing night followed by a social gathering in the gym

2 AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY EDUCAION CLASSES: TUESDAYS 2:00 UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS (GRADES 1-2) Each week we will build on the previous lesson by adding new skills, chords, and songs. We will complete the class with a group performance. Instructor: Carrie Bell from Twin Town. Cost: $75 class only, $125 class, uke and tuner. See registration page for more details. 2:00 3:00 pm. Jan 28 th - March 4 th (6 weeks). QOYA KIDS (GRADES 3-6) Qoya Kids uses yoga, dance, play and mindfulness to educate and inspire the whole child - mind, body and spirit. During class we will explore themes such as gratitude, dancing your desires, getting out of a funk, transitions and planting a seed. Each class will be accompanied by amazing music from around the world. Instructor: Emma Lloyd. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28 March 18 FUN WITH FOOD (GRADES 3-6): 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 food safety and table manners with Jen Antila of Catalyst Cooks. Cost: $40 (includes food). 2:00 3:00 pm Jan. 28 March 18 YOGA WITH ELLA (GRADES k-4): This yoga class teaches you to become a better listener, gratitude, manners and keep your calm center. Instructor: Ella Chissotti. Cost: $ :00 3:00 p.m. Feb 4 March 18. This class starts one week later than others. CHEERLEADING (GRADES 2-4) Barton 5 th graders will teach you cheers go Barton! The group will perform a cheer at a morning meeting and a few Barton sporting events. Instructors: Audrey Sauer and Lilly Fish with sponsor, Dajhi (a former cheerleader for MPS). Cost: $20. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28 March 18 VOICE AND SONG WRITING (GRADES 3-6) Aryls will help you gain confidence as a singer. Instructor: Aryls Alford. Cost: $30 2:00 3:00 pm Jan 28 March 18. SIMPLE BEADING AND JEWELERY (GRADES k-2) Make jewelry and beading projects that you will be very proud of! Instructor: Bonita Thurner. Cost: $30 (includes beads) 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28 March 18 CHESS FOR ADVANCED (GRADES K-6): If you already know the game, this class will challenge you and teach you new strategies. You will be matched up with other players at your level. There will be an optional Chess Tournament on a Saturday in February (date TBA). Instructor: Jamie Fassett-Carman. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28 March 18 WEDNESDAYS 2:00 CHOIR (GRADES 5 & 6) See Lisa to join. ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND THE MAD HATTER TEA PARTY (GRADES k-2) Enjoy some hat making, tea parties and stories from Alice in Wonderland. Instructor: Kiki Iber. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 pm. Jan March 19 WIRE SCUPLTURE (GRADES 3-4) Make some amazing art with wire sculpture and other added objects. Instructor: Zeze Justo. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan 29 March 19. THURSDAYS 2:00 MATH PARTY (GRADES 3-6). Celebrate how much fun math games can be (add in a little pizza and friends and good music). Instructor: Jamie Fassett-Carman. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan 30 March 20. FUN WITH FOOD (GRADES k-2): We ll choose some of your food favorites and learn how to make them from scratch. You ll learn food safety and table manners with Jen Antila of Catalyst Cooks. Cost: $40 (includes food) 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 30 March 20. CHESS FOR BEGINNERS (GRADES K-6): Learn the basics of this great game. There will be an optional Chess Tournament on a Saturday in February (date TBA). Instructor: Victor Sanchez. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 30 March 20 ADVANCED BEADING (GRADES 3-6) Thanks to a generous donation we have some amazing beads to make a variety of projects! Instructor: Bonita Thurner. Cost: $30 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 30 March 20 ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS (GRADES k-2): Get artsy painting rocks, paper crafts such as snowflakes, origami and other simple projects from the earth. Kids really love Gabrielle s organic classes. Instructor: Gabriel Bodkin. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:30 p.m Jan. 30 March 20 WIRE SCULPTURE (GRADES 4-6): You will make some very advanced art using wire sculpture. Instructor: Zeze Justo. Cost: $30. 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan 30 March 20. YOUNG DANCE FOR ALL ABILITIES (GRADES 3-6): Young Dance has a 25 year history of transforming lives through movement in Minneapolis. In this class students will explore the language of dance with a focus on positive body awareness, creativity and collaboration. Instructor: Gretchen Pick. Cost: $60 (make your checks payable to young dance) 2:00 3:00 p.m. Jan. 30 March 20

3 SPECIALTY CLASSES: RED CROSS BABYSITTER TRAINING CLASS The Red Cross Babysitter training will teach you leadership, safety, basic child development, safe play, rescue breathing and first aid. Students receive a babysitters packet that includes a handbook, CD that includes marketing ideas, ways to organize, information to take to the job and activities. You must be 11 years old to take this class. Instructors: Nettie Magnuson and Cindy Smedberg. Cost: $65 includes handbook to keep. 9:00 am 3:00 pm Friday, January 17 on no school. MARTIN LUTHER KING PEACE NECKLACE Make a necklace peace sign in honor of Martin Luther King Day as we talk about ways we can spread peace in our school and community. Instructor: Lisa MacMartin from Heartfelt Store. Jan. 16 2:00 3:00. Cost: $5 for this one day event. FAMILY CLASSES: SEWING BASICS (FAMILIES, KIDS AGES 8+) Bring your sewing machine. Basic sewing supply list provided at first session. Instructor: Annik Miller. 5 Tuesdays Jan. 28 March 4 6:00 7:00 pm. (no class Feb 4). Cost: $40 PIZZA AND ROBOTS!! Parents, students and staff are invited to a fun, informative and entertaining evening of pizza and robotic demonstrations by Barton students and coaches who participated in First Lego League this fall. Students will demonstrate their robot games and project presentations. Coaches and students will share their experiences and answer questions about First Lego League in the hopes that their grass roots efforts will continue to grow in the Barton community. $5 per family to cover the cost of pizza. Wednesday, January 5:30 pm in the Commons. MOTHER DAUGHTER ART WORKSHOP This will be an amazing weekend retreat with internationally known mixed media artist, Sabrina Ward Harrison. Date TBA (late March). For more information contact Cindy in the community education office at ADULT CLASSES: MOSAIC PROJECTS WITH KAREN SAVAGE Create a beautiful mosaic piece of art. The cost of the class includes some supplies but you may want to add your own meaningful pieces to the project. Instructor: Karen Savage. 3 Tuesdays Jan. 28 Feb 18 (No class Feb. 4). Cost: $30 7:15 8:30 pm in the Barton Art Room. WATERCOLOR PAINTING The basic supplies are provided. Instructor: Gabriel Bodkin. 8 Tuesdays Jan. 28 March 25 (No class Feb. 4). Cost: $40 7:15 8:30 in the Barton Art Room. YOGA: VINYASA FLOW This yoga class focuses on poise, grace, posture, flow and relaxation. Michael has been teaching at Barton for several years and is well loved. Instructor: Michael Leville. 8 Thursdays Jan. 30 March 20. Cost: $42 6:30 7:30 in the Barton Music Room. SHAKE & STIR: SHAKE OFF THE WEEK AND STIR UP YOUR ENERGY. Dance to amazing music and relieve your stress shake it up and stir! Instructor: Arlys Alford. 8 Thursdays Jan.30 March 20. Cost: $40 7:30 8:30 in the Barton Music Room. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WITH LISA FIRST The Alexander technique teaches posture and pose and how to walk through daily life with grace. Instructor: Lisa First. 8 Tuesdays Jan. 28 March 18. Cost: 35 4:30 5:30 in the Barton Music Room.

4 REGISTRATION FORM: (return by JANUARY 22)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Name Phone Class My child will: walk or bike home dropped off/picked up after class take the city bus My child has permission to participate Parent signature SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED PLEASE CALL THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION or CINDY.SMEDBERG@MPLS.K12.MN.US Return to Barton office by January 22 ND. Mail to 4237 Colfax Ave S, Mpls. MN 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 for a confirmation at cindy.smedberg@mpls.k12.mn.us UKE GROUP FOR BEGINNERS REGISTRATION INFORMATION During this 6-week group session full of learning and laughter, we'll discover the simplicity and joy of playing the ukulele together. Each week we meet, we will build on the previous lesson by adding new skills, chords, and songs. We will complete the class with a group performance for family and friends. (No previous music experience is required, and ukuleles and tuners are available for purchase with the class.) Experience Level: Beginner Instructor: Carrie Bell Tuition Class Only: $75 Tuition Including Ukulele & Tuner: $125, color options are pink, red, blue or black ukulele. Age: 1st & 2nd Grade Time/Date: 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Tuesdays, January 28th through Tuesday, March 4th Location: Barton Open School Register:

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