ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

For those who have taken the basic class, this continuing class will further your exploration of your best self with an innovative meditation system. Explore ways to skillfully interact with your energy and the energy of others, generating kindness, openness and generosity. This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings.

The Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers Online Course focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks, especially for young children. This online course teaches parents and caregivers about the concepts of the circle of drowning prevention, water competency and the chain of drowning survival. It also provides guidance for applying water safety to common environments and situations where children are most at risk for drowning.

Entering grades 2-5. Travel through time as we learn about the ageless language of art. Create your own art pieces in the style of famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo De Vinci, Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo. Get your paintbrushes ready as we step into the shoes of artist throughout history. Basic art supplies will be needed for class projects. A more detailed list will be sent out closer to class start date. This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings.

Entering grades K-5. Untwist your tights and pointe your toes in our direction! Come join us in this introductory course that will focus on flexibility and coordination while practicing the 5 positions. This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings.

Practice art activities that are both meditative and get energy out and onto the paper! We'll go over basic drawing techniques, how to choose compositions in our immediate surroundings and discover how scribbles and patterns can be an outlet to keep moving and release stress. Bring a pencil, ruler, eraser and pad of paper - any brands/types will do. Optional supplies: watercolors (kid set or artist grade), watercolor paper and a water cup. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your Class Confirmation email for more information on joining meetings.