MIGIZI Communications High School After-School Program
Dear Parent or Guardian:
We are pleased to offer your student the opportunity to participate in the MIGIZI Communications High
School After-School program. You are receiving this packet because your student’s teacher has determined that
your student would benefit by participating in this free after-school program. Please read the following program
information to determine if you are able to commit to enrolling your student in the program.
Program Information:
The MIGIZI Communications High School After-School Program is open Monday through Thursday, from the
end of school until 5:00 pm. (Exceptions include school holidays.) The program is an academic intervention and
enrichment program designed to give your student extra support with homework, literacy, math, and incorporates
enrichment activities including nutrition, entrepreneurship, science, leadership and art. Metro Transit tokens are
available for paid transportation to and from MIGIZI Communications programming.
Fall Session: Oct 22 2012 – Dec 20 2012
Winter Session: Jan 2 2013 – Mar 28 2013
Spring Session: Apr 8 2013 – May 23 2013
Choose one or more of the following programs. Register @ http://migizi.org
Native Youth Futures
MW 3:00pm-5:00pm
(slots available: 10)
An introduction to entrepreneurship and financial literacy, this class explores the concepts of: saving & investing,
market research, teamwork & negotiation, finding a niche and opportunity cost. Each lesson covers a component
of the formal business plan to guide the evolution of the students’ business ideas. After completion of course
curriculum, individual students will have accessed their personal skills, developed a business idea based on the
teachings and instructor guidance, and worked on the successful completion of a business plan.
Students have an option to compete in the Entrepreneurship Fair with the winning business plans receiving a
$1000 MicroGrant. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible for a summer paid internship
opportunity.
Contact: Brandon Bagaason
[email protected]
612-721-6631 x220
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Science Club
W 3:00pm-5:00pm
(slots available: 10)
MIGIZI’s AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) affiliated science club meets on
Wednesdays from 3:30-5 PM. Students have the opportunity to do a science fair project (either individually or in
groups up to 3) fit for competition at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair or the local AISES affiliated science
fair in January. Top projects each year have gone on to state, the National American Indian Science and
Engineering Fair in Albuquerque and even the International Science Fair. In the spring students will work on
environmental based projects. Join us for some nerdy fun, Native style.
Contact: Cindy Ward
[email protected]
612-721-6631 x209
Contact: Arlana Omaha
[email protected]
612-721-6631 x202
First Person Productions
MW or TTh 3:00pm-5:00pm
(slots available: 10)
Learn media production skills and work on media projects that help the community. Participants earn an hourly wage
and have additional funds deposited into your savings account. Open to Juniors and Seniors. Interested students must
apply.
Contact: John Gwinn
[email protected]
612-721-6631 x222
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Gathering of Sacred Voices
Tue 3:00pm-5:00pm
(slots available unlimited)
Your family has an opportunity to attend weekly culture circles, which will be drum and dance driven to
continue the teachings and share knowledge. Everyone invited bring a dish if you can and a positive mindset
to heal and learn from one another. We will gain new positive experiences MIGIZI staff Native Mentor will
partner with the students to lead discussions preparing for educational journeys affecting our community. We
will have weekly themed academic and cultural related activities; study the seven grandfather teachings as
stated in the MOA agreement with the Native academic community and MPS Indian Education.
Contact: Arlana Omaha
[email protected]
612-721-6631 x202
Math & Technology Club
MW 3:00pm-5:00pm
(slots available: 10)
Compete with friends in math competitions. Play chess and other math games that improve your math skills.
Learn new technology skills. Create your own website. Build your own network. Become a Photoshop or
Illustrator expert. This is an opportunity for you to pursue your interests!
Contact: Tedi Grey Owl
[email protected]
612-721-6631 x206
Thank you!
We look forward to a fun and exciting year and hope your student will be joining us! If you have any questions,
please feel free to call us at 612-721-6631or email [email protected]
Sincerely,
MIGIZI Communications High School After-School Program
Please register now @ http://migizi.org