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GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (K-8)

GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (K-8)

 
GEMS/GISE (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science/Guys in Science and Engineering) STEM Academy helps students uncover the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in a six-week, all-day program. Students participate in project-based and problem-based learning, using a hands-on and minds-on approach that integrates the skills of reading and math. Knowledgeable staff help immerse students in high-interest and rigorous STEM experiences designed to provide relevant, real-world connections and career explorations. Students have the option of participating in GEMS, GISE or combined groups. Students entering grades K-8 are eligible to participate.
 
Example courses for different grades include:
  • Amazing Animals and their Habitats (K)
  • Amazing Structures: Buildings and Bridges (1-3)
  • STEM in the Gym (1-3)
  • Biomedical Investigations (4-5)
  • Roller Coaster Science (4-5)
  • Skateboard Science (6-8)
  • Engineering the Ride (6-8)
  • Journalism (6-8)
  • Everest Trek (6-8) 
GEMS/GISE/STEM is being offered at the following locations:
  • Anishinabe/Sullivan (K-8), 3100 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Green Central Elementary (K-5 Bilingual GEMS/GISE/STEM), 3416 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
  • Lucy Laney Elementary (K-5), 3333 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
  • Waite Park Elementary (K-5), 1800 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
  • Dates:  June 26-August 3, 2023 (Monday through Thursday, no school 6/29, 7/3, and 7/4)
NEW THIS YEAR for incoming grades 6-8!  GEMS/GISE STEM Academy STEM Blasts!  The GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy will have an option for students that are only able to join us this summer for a week or two!
 

*Middle School STEM Blasts are one-week Academies in which students immerse and engage in course based, camp like experiences. 

*STEM Blast courses are held the weeks of: July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st 

*6.5 hours just like the full Middle STEM Academy Summer Experience.

*Held at Northeast Middle School and Anishinabe/Sullivan (smaller scale)

*Breakfast and Lunch Provided

*Transportation – Offer transportation

In addition, students entering grades 1-5 can join the Multicultural or American Indian STEAM (STEM + Arts) experiences as part of the GEMS/GISE STEM Academy at Anishinabe:
 
Multicultural Experience (1-5):
Multicultural Experience immerses students in some of the cultures here in Minneapolis: Latin American, Somali and Hmong. Through arts, literature, social traditions, games and STEM, students will learn about the historical contributions of people from these cultures. This immersive experience will provide an opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the cultures that form our community.
 
American Indian STEAM Experience (1-5):

American Indian STEAM Experience enhances students’ knowledge of the unique heritage of American Indian Nations found in Minnesota. This course emphasizes Indigenous ways of knowing and learning in the past and present while also exploring American Indian contributions to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Topics include: Ojibwe and Dakota language and vocabulary; culture-based stories and oral histories; Indigenous star knowledge; methods for keeping count; traditional and contemporary art; and various engineering and design activities. This course is not for the entire day and provides the students an opportunity to participate in other GEMS & GISE offerings.

Interested in Minneapolis Kids before or after Summer Scholars care (for students entering grades 1 through 7 in the Fall of 2023)?  Visit their website here!

Find your GEMS/GISE STEM Academy location:

If your current school was not listed to attend the Discovery & Learning program at Folwell, please know that you may select a K-5 GEMS/GISE/STEM Academy listed for your current school. The reading and math curriculum will be same for both programs (2 hours of reading and 1 hour of math).  Your student would then be scheduled for two GEMS/GISE/STEM Academy courses which will include courses like physical education, arts, music or STEM.

 

Student’s current school: GEMS/GISE STEM Academy:

ANDERSEN, ANISHINABE, ANTHONY, ARMATAGE, BANCROFT, BARTON, BURROUGHS, DOWLING, ELLA BAKER, EMERSON (6-8) FIELD, FOLWELL, HALE, HIAWATHA, HOWE, JUSTICE PAGE, KENNY, KENWOOD, LAKE HARRIET LOWER, LAKE HARRIET UPPER, LAKE NOKOMIS KEEWAYDIN, LAKE NOKOMIS WENONAH, LYNDALE, NORTHROP, SANFORD, SEWARD, SULLIVAN, WHITTIER, WINDOM

ANISHINABE/SULLIVAN

(K-8)

8:00am-2:30pm

For incoming Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, the For incoming Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, the GEMS/GISE/STEM program is full.  The culture course is still open for incoming grades 1-5.  Otherwise, you may apply to be on the waiting list or choose the Discovery and Learning program (link just above) at Folwell Elementary.     

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST.  You may apply to be on the waiting list or attend the program at Northeast Middle School.

Extended Day (2:30-4:30) through Beacons YMCA, register here until capacity reached:

Beacons Extended Day ENGLISH

THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST.  We are no longer acception applications.


SPANISH

EL PROGRAMA DE DÍA EXTENDIDO ESTÁ LLENO DE LISTA DE ESPERA. Ya no estamos aceptando solicitudes.
EMERSON, GREEN, LAS ESTRELLAS

GREEN CENTRAL (K-5)

9:15am-3:45pm
BETHUNE, BRYN MAWR, CITYVIEW, HALL, HIA, JENNY LIND, LORING, LUCY LANEY, MONA MOEDE, NELLIE STONE

LUCEY LANEY (K-5)

8:00am-2:30pm

For incoming Kindergartners, this program is full.

Extended Day (2:30-4:30) through Community Education/Beacons, register here until capacity reached:

Beacons Extended Day APPLICATION
MARCY, PILLSBURY, PRATT, WAITE PARK, WEBSTER

WAITE PARK (K-5)

8:00am-2:30pm

Extended Day (2:30-4:30) through Community Education, register here until capacity reached:

Extended Day APPLICATION
ANWATIN, BETHUNE, BRYN MAWR, CITYVIEW, FRANKLIN, HALL, HIA, JENNY LIND, LAS ESTRELLAS, LORING, LUCY LANEY, MARCY, NELLIE STONE, NORTHEAST, OLSON, PILLSBURY, PRATT, WAITE PARK, WEBSTER

NORTHEAST MIDDLE (6-8)

9:15am-3:45pm
Charter (non-MPS) school  Any of the above locations based on home address. 

 
Contact
Melinda M. Stapley
District ALC STEM Coordinator
Phone: 612.668.1207
Cell: 612.290.2363
Course descriptions

GEMS/GISE STEM Academy K-5

HMONG      SPANISH       SOMALI

GEMS/GISE STEM Academy 6-8

HMONG      SPANISH       SOMALI

GEMS/GISE STEM Blast Academy 6-8

HMONG      SPANISH       SOMALI

 
Register

K-5 GEMS/GISE STEM Academy  For ANISHINABE/SULLIVAN incoming Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, this program is full.  The culture course for incoming grades 1-5 is open.  In addition, incoming Kindergartners, 1st. and 2nd graders are full at LUCY LANEY.  Incoming 1st and 2nd graders are full at GREEN, and incoming Kindergartners at WAITE PARK.. Otherise, you may apply to be on the waiting list or choose the Discovery and Learning program (link just above) at Folwell Elementary.  

HMONG     SPANISH     SOMALI

6-8 GEMS/GISE STEM Academy  THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM at Sullivan IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST.  You may apply to be on the waiting list or attend the program at Northeast Middle School.

HMONG     SPANISH     SOMALI

6-8 STEM Blast Academy

HMONG     SPANISH     SOMALI

2:30-4:30 EXTENDED DAY APPLICATIONS:

Anishinabe/Sullivan-English       THIS PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST  FOR ALL INCOMING GRADES EXCEPT INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS.  PLEASE NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATOPM UNLESS YOUR STUDENT IS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN.  IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FOR GRADES 1-8.  THANK YOU.

Ansihinabe/Sullivan-Spanish      ESTE PROGRAMA ESTÁ LLENO CON UNA LISTA DE ESPERA PARA TODOS LOS GRADOS ENTRANTES, EXCEPTO PARA LOS QUE ENTRAN A KINDERGARTNS. POR FAVOR NO COMPLETE ESTA SOLICITUD A MENOS QUE SU ESTUDIANTE ESTÉ INGRESANDO A KINDERGARTEN. NO SERÁ PROCESADO PARA LOS GRADOS 1-8. GRACIAS.

Lucy Laney-English/Spanish Combined  THIS PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST  FOR ALL INCOMING GRADES EXCEPT INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS./ESTE PROGRAMA ESTÁ LLENO CON UNA LISTA DE ESPERA PARA TODOS LOS GRADOS ENTRANTES, EXCEPTO PARA LOS QUE ENTRAN A KINDERGARTNS

Waite Park-English/Spanish Combined  THIS PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST  FOR ALL INCOMING GRADES EXCEPT INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS./ESTE PROGRAMA ESTÁ LLENO CON UNA LISTA DE ESPERA PARA TODOS LOS GRADOS ENTRANTES, EXCEPTO PARA LOS QUE ENTRAN A KINDERGARTNS