Intersession classes are optional classes taught by teachers and staff who want to explore an arts or science topic in more depth. These fee based classes often combine grade levels for a fun learning experience. Students who choose not to register for an intersession class have that time off school.
Intersession 2024 takes place Monday, May 13 through Thursday, May 16 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Busing is not available during intersession and school lunch is not served either, as these days are not regular school days. Students will need to pack a lunch every day.
Intersession registration opens on Wednesday, April 3 and closes on Wednesday, April 17.
Families are expected to read the intersession handbook prior to registering. 2024 Intersession Program Handbook
Please register for Intersession using the School Store in Infinite Campus. Instructions for Activity Registration
Intersession fees are due at the time of registration. Options are solidified and staff are hired based on student enrollment. The fees collected are allocated toward materials, supplies, etc. and it is not typically possible to provide any sort of refund due to student absence or cancellation.
If a class becomes full, it will no longer be available to purchase within the school store. To join the waitlist for an activity, contact Julie Kresh.
The application for Educational Benefits is for more than lunches. By completing the application, students may receive reduced fees for activities and DaVinci Den. For families who would like to apply for Educational Benefits, the form is now available online through Infinite Campus. Families will need to complete an application for each school year, as they do not carry over from year to year. Paper copies are also available in the school office.
Application for Educational Benefits
Click on the title of the intersession class for more information!
Class: All About Animals
Teacher: G. Stocke & A. Smith
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Room: 123
Cost: $168.00
Description: Do you love learning about animals? Join us as we learn about animals and their habitats, explore outside, and visit Como Zoo. We will do crafts such as: make posters or story books or models of animals and go for adventure walks to observe animals in our area. We hope to see you in our class for lots of fun!
Class: All About the Zoo
Teacher: M. Powers & M. Klinkhammer
Grades: K, 1, 2
Room: 118
Cost: $168.00
Description: Do you love the zoo and animals? Join us as we learn about animals and their habitats, explore outside, and visit Como Zoo. We will do crafts, watch educational live cams of animals, and go for adventure walks to observe animals in our area. We hope to see you in our class for lots of fun!
Class: Bullet Journaling and Showtunes!
Teacher: S. Sweeney & J. McCarthy
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 230
Cost: $168.00
Description: We will be learning to creatively journal in a bullet journal. Learning to organize and track habits, moods, and books. We will paint with watercolors and scrapbook journal pages while also practicing cursive and nice handwriting. During our downtime, we will listen and watch show tunes and share our love of music! We will take a field trip to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to look at art and inspire our daily drawing/journal page. Students will each receive a cinch sac, bullet journal, 2 black felt pens, and 11 highlighter/journal markers with the class to keep!
Class: Chess Club
Teacher: K. Clark
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
Room: 140
Cost: $168.00
Description: Chess Club will be a multiple day-long program that will dive into: how to play, how to win, openings, tactics, and other things through follow-along lectures and puzzles. Students will also participate in friendly matches and we’ll finish with a tournament. This class is intended for students who already know the basic rules of chess.
Class: Creative Paint Explorations
Teacher: C. Schneider & E. Coyle
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 115
Cost: $168.00
Description: Are you interested in expanding your painting skills? This exciting class will explore a variety of watercolor and acrylic painting techniques and styles. Each participant will get their own artist’s apron to personalize, canvas to paint, and an opportunity to participate in a group project.
Class: Gaming Plus
Teacher: B. Mueggenberg & MJ Bakken
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 325 and 326
Cost: $168.00
Description: Welcome to Gaming Plus! In this class, we will dive–sometimes literally–into different technologies revolutionizing gaming. We will play and explore the world of video games. We’ll explore historical game systems, using hardware to play over LAN, and modern gaming systems. We’re also inviting game developers and engineers as guest speakers. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, we’re planning a trip to experience free falling–like in some of your favorite games–at iFly. Get your controllers ready!
Class: Let’s Get Outside
Teacher: K. Falkowski
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Room: 226
Cost: $168.00
Description: Are you ready for an adventure? I am excited to announce my upcoming intersession class “Let’s Get Outside”! Join me for 4 days of outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and learning in the beauty of nature. We will be geocaching, Hiking and crafting, while making great memories.
Class: Magic: The Gathering Commander
Teacher: L. Morse
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 307
Cost: $168.00
Description: Come join us to play Magic: The Gathering with commander decks! We’ll be learning how to play, how to deck build, and most importantly, PLAY Magic: The Gathering! We will have extra cards available; however, if students have their own commander decks, it is highly recommended they bring them.
Class: Messy Science
Teacher: A. Reiter & S. Olson
Grades: 2, 3
Room: 327
Cost: $168.00
Description: Do you like getting messy? Do you think explosions and slimy things are cool? What about doing crafty science projects? How about being hands on and enjoying extra time outside? We will be going to the science museum to explore even more! Join Ms. Reiter and Mrs. Olson for Messy Science Class!
Class: Outdoor Adventures!
Teacher: L. Gable
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Room:
Cost: $168.00
Description: Come spend the week in the great outdoors! We will go hiking, make walking sticks, do geocaching, have a class cookout for lunch, go on field trips and so much more!! Please ensure that your child knows that the majority of the week will be spent outdoors whenever possible (weather permitting).
Class: Play with Food!
Teacher: M. Audi
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Room: 219
Cost: $168.00
Description: Let’s get healthy through SNACKS and SPORTS! Sea salt popcorn, blueberry smoothies, sweet potato fries, and more! We will learn how to read recipes and make delicious, healthy snacks! Kickball, tennis, volleyball, and more. We will learn about the human body and what happens when we exercise. We will also be taking a field trip to a local park to enjoy our sports and snacks! If food accommodations are needed, please let Mary Audi know ahead of time!
Class: Rainbow Science and Crafts
Teacher: J. Ryan
Grades: K, 1
Room: 329
Cost: $168.00
Description: Come learn about how and why rainbows are formed and many other interesting things about rainbows. We will do several experiments that involve rainbows, prisms, the colors of the rainbow, and more! We will make a crystal rainbow, a spectroscope, a painted rainbow rock, a rainbow suncatcher, and even have rainbow popcorn! Our field trip will be to a local park for a scavenger hunt looking for objects in the rainbow. The rainbow is so much fun!
Class: Rocket Science
Teacher: S. Davis & C. Buzzelli
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Room:
Cost: $168.00
Description: It’s rocket science! Join us during intersession to build and shoot rockets, build a pop-can lamp, and take a field trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota. We will complete more science experiments as time allows.
Class: Under the Sea
Teacher: H. Brown & P. Hochstaetter
Grades: K, 1
Room: 116
Cost: $168.00
Description: Take a trip under the sea with Ms. Brown and Ms. Hawk, we will be learning about and exploring animals that live in the ocean. We will do science experiments, crafts, and learn cool facts about sea animals’ life cycles and habitats. At the end of the week, we will visit the Como Zoo to see lots of underwater animals!
Class: Zoo Pals
Teacher: A. Hirsch & L. Metty
Grades: K, 1
Room: 119
Cost: $168.00
Description: Join Ms. Hirsch and Mrs. Metty as we jump into exploring Zoo Pals! We will learn all about different kinds of animals. We create different kinds of crafts, play exciting games, and head out on a field trip to the Zoo. Be ready to dance like some zoo animals too. We look forward to a week of fun with you!
