Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

Concordia Language Village WeekendsVillage Weekends provide a fun and unique language and cultural immersion experience for students. This Spanish language and cultural immersion takes place atEl Lago del Bosque, Concordia’s architecturally authentic site on Turtle River Lake in Bemidji, MN.The mission of Concordia Language Villages is to inspire courageous global citizens. Immersed in another language and culture, students gain a deeper perspective of the world through activities and sports, games, arts and crafts, singing and dancing, authentic meals and conversation with fluent speakers of the language. Concordia Language Villages celebrates diversity, unity, peace, stewardship and justice. Students return to their home classrooms energized and increasingly motivated to actively engage in language learning.Students’ understanding can improve dramatically during a Village Weekend and encourage their enthusiasm for language learning. Students have continuous opportunities to use their present language skills at any level and develop a higher level of proficiency during fast-moving, activity-filled weekends. Meals are culturally authentic and are often named in evaluations as one of the best parts of the program.Fee $325 - This includes programming, transportation, all meals and lodging.  ( Payment option available )  $50 Non refundable deposit 

This fun 5 week series will help dancers improve their technique, stamina, and ability to pick up new choreography. We will spend time identifying and strengthening the muscle groups that help dancers perform impressive skills like kicks, leaps, and turns, as well as learning exercises that help dancers improve their overall technique. Dancers will practice many fun routines, in a variety of different styles, to help improve their stamina and the part of the brain that learns new choreography! This series is perfect for dancers who might want to try out for dance in high school.

All students grades 6 - 8 are encouraged to play Floor Hockey.  No experience is needed.  Emphasis is placed on skill development, participation, team work and good sportsmanship.  Students will receive equal playing time during practices and competitions.  T-shirts given to all participants. Parents are invited to come to competitions and support their students.  Transportation will be provided to and from all games.