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Piano Lessons: Winter Term Tuesdays
with Brian Billion
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Brian Billion, piano. Ten 30-minute lessons.
Dec 3, 10, 17
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 18
Begin or resume your study of piano with K&S Conservatory in the comfort of our MPA practice rooms. Sign up for this 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM window, and be sure to complete the form in the registration process if you have time preferences or restrictions. Your scheduled slot will be set and shared with families and instructor.
Traditional Karate-do: Winter Term, Wednesdays
with Trung Lee
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Traditional Karate-Do Academy is a martial arts dojo teaching Traditional Karate-do style. Join us to learn the art of karate and the Japanese tradition of karate training. Learn karate to develop self-confidence, focus, self-discipline, teamwork, self control, respect for others, balance and coordination, and skills for self defense. New students are required to buy a gi (uniform) for $40.
Program meets:
Dec: 4, 11, 18
Jan: 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb: 5, 19
Traditional Karate-do: Winter Term, Thursdays
with Trung Lee
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Traditional Karate-Do Academy is a martial arts dojo teaching Traditional Karate-do style. Join us to learn the art of karate and the Japanese tradition of karate training. Learn karate to develop self-confidence, focus, self-discipline, teamwork, self control, respect for others, balance and coordination, and skills for self defense. New students are required to buy a gi (uniform) for $40.
Program meets:
Dec: 5, 12, 19
Jan: 9, 16, 23
Feb: 6, 13, 20
Will run
Winter Golf with TGA
with TGA East Twin Cities
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For students in grades K-4
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 19
TGA Golf: TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) provides golf instruction, making it convenient and affordable to learn golf in a fun and safe environment. Kid-friendly instructors help your child develop golf skills and knowledge through full swing, chipping, and putting stations. Top-notch equipment and training materials are provided, allowing all skill levels the chance to come out and play with TGA!
Winter Basketball Clinic--Lower School
with Chris Hopkins
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Thu Jan 30, Thu Feb 6, Wed Feb 12, Thu Feb 20
Participants will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and well as gameplay. They will be learning from Coach Chris Hopkins, Head Girls’ Basketball coach, and the girls’ basketball team. All participants will receive a t-shirt by the end of the clinic.
Will run
Panther Club week of February 10
with Panther Staff
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Registration is required for Grade K-4 Panther Club after school. As part of the registration, you can let us know important details such as the days your child will attend, pickup details, special needs, or other requests you’d like to share with the Panther Programs staff.
Note: Registration is free, and billing occurs monthly on the basis of attendance.
Will run
Lower School STEM Club--Winter Session
with Hannah Sullivan
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STEM Club will run on Thursdays: February 13, 20, 27, March 6
MPA’s Lower School STEM Club is back 2024-2025! Run by MPA’s Upper School STEMEd Club, these sessions are designed to spark a passion for science among students that will grow as they progress through their schooling. We will be focusing on a different fun and engaging science or engineering theme each class. Experiments will be simple and safe--giving students hands-on experience and the chance to conduct their own scientific explorations while connecting with passionate STEM-focused upper school students, many of whom were members of Lower School STEM Club themselves!
Will run
Chess Club
with Peter Hoh
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February 21, 28; March 7. For students in grades K-4
Chess had a longstanding reputation for fostering the development of critical thinking skills. Our chess club will start with four weeks of introductory lessons, during which students unfamiliar with the game will learn the basic rules. Students who already know how to play the game will review the rules and receive lessons aimed at developing their understanding of strategy and tactics.
All levels of skill and interest are welcome in chess club, which we hope to see develop into an ongoing, regular offering.