Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

This chess registration option is for the players that get to school a little later than regular chess club. We will all be playing Blitz Competition Chess at that point when you arrive. Most blitz players will still get 3 games in before the warning bell. Whether you consider yourself a beginner or intermediate player, join this club to meet and interact with other chess players in your school and play on a weekly basis.

The students will collaborate together creating a mural for the school. In the past, we have painted lockers, ceiling tiles and 4x 8 mural for the hallways.

Students will learn singing and dancing to popular songs. There will be group, small group and solo numbers. We will culminate with a final concert open to family and friends. Dress Rehearsal & Concert Dates: Dress rehearsal: April 23rd Glee Concert: April 24th Presented by Diane Hershey & Brianna Hershey

Flag football is coed and all students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate. The game of flag football is a fast-paced, non-contact game played between teams of seven players. Each player on the offense and defense wears a set of flags. "Tackles" are made by pulling the flag out of the belt. All physical contact is strictly monitored for the safety of the players. Students meet after school from 2:30pm - 3:25pm at the football field. Each participant receives a t-shirt. Activity buses are available at 3:30pm for eligible . Transportation will be provided to and from games. Games times 3:15pm - 5:15pm Game schedule can be found on the Middle School Activities page : Flag football

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. Game schedule can be found on the Middle School Activities page : Floor hockey

Participants will learn about their voices & sing music meant to help develop those voices. The group will meet weekly to sing, learn 2-3 part harmony and grow their sight-reading skills. Their work will culminate in a concert at the end of each session.

Jazz band is an introductory ensemble designed to teach sixth-grade students the fundamentals of jazz music. This ensemble will include playing standard jazz charts, learning the basics of improvisation and listening to jazz music.

Mural Club is a six-week community arts program. Along with their individual painting, students will work together to create a large artwork to install at Highview.

Quidditch is a co-ed contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. While the game can appear chaotic to the casual observer, once familiar with the basic rules, quidditch is an exciting sport to watch and even more exciting to play. Note: Dates listed in Catalog were incorrect - Quidditch will be on Tuesdays at Edgewood Middle School only - April 21 - May 19th

Take tabletop gaming to the next level and immerse yourself in a variety of new mental challenges. Choose from dozens of classics and modern strategy games such as Battleship, Blokus, Boggle, Mancala, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Ingenious, Pandemic, Qwirkle, and Code Names. Student run groups of D&D or other role p[laying games, are encouraged! Playing these games develops analysis, problem solving, communication and negotiation skills and...it's also great fun! Presented by Chess & Strategy Game Association

All swimmers are welcome to swim with friends and work on improving stroke technique, strength, teamwork and sportsmanship. Session II : Skill-building, strength and conditioning plus competitions. ( Note: student does not need to participant in Session I to be register for Session II . March 2 - April 2, 2020 Monday through Thursday, 2:30-3:25 p.m. A swim cap will be included Swim competition schedule can be found on the Middle School Activities page : Swim II

Intramural tennis focuses on skill development. Students are encouraged to bring their own racquets. Tennis will not meet on non-school days. There are no practices/games on Friday. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Transportation is provided to and from all matches. Limit 30. All Students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate. No experience is necessary *Fee includes a Community Education t-shirt Coed Tennis match schedule can be found on the Middle School Activities page: Tennis

Track and field is a coed sport which combines various athletic contests based on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. All students grade 6 - 8 are encouraged to participate. Students will receive a t-shirt. Transportation will be provided to and from all track meets. Track schedule can be found on the Middle School Activities page : Track