Nativity Clubs
Nativity of Mary Catholic School’s mission is to “foster academic excellence and spiritual growth.” As part of this mission, students have the opportunity to join various clubs. Clubs and activities empower students to learn more about their own personal interests and strengths. Here is just a sampling of active clubs to enrich the mind and soul at Nativity. Don’t see a club that interests your child? Make a suggestion! Clubs are started based on student and family interest.
Nativity Knights Chess Club
- Who
- Students in grades 1-5.
- What
- The Chess Club is intended for beginning and intermediate chess players to learn and enhance their skills. The club meets after school on Wednesdays in the fall.
- How to Contact or Join
- Contact instructor Heather Christen at Heather.Christen@gmail.com if you’d like to join. Participation is limited to 16 students at this time.
Ski Club
- Who
- Students in grades 4-8.
- What
- The Ski Club goes on ski/snowboard outings 4 to 5 times a winter at Buck Hill in Burnsville.
- How to Contact or Join
- Contact Steve Opstad at sopstad@yahoo.com if you’d like to join.
Math League
- Who
- Students in grades 6-8.
- What
- Math League is a competitive math club that meets from September to early January on Mondays for practice (8:20 – 9:15 a.m.) and participates in five competitions (3:30 – 5:10 p.m.). Each competition consists of two individual rounds and a team round. Students compete with other students in the metro area.
- How to Contact or Join
Contact Mr. Bellefeuille if you have any questions or would like to sign up.
Wednesday Morning Rosary
- Who
- All Nativity students, families, and teachers
- What
- Pray the rosary before school in the main church as a spiritual family!
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- Join the sisters of Pro Ecclesia Sancta the last Wednesday of the month, September through May, at 8:50 a.m.
- How to Contact or Join
- Simply show up in church during the scheduled times.
Karate Lessons
- Who
- Students in grades K-8.
- What
- Sterling Karate hosts classes in the Nativity of Mary cafeteria. They are currently scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
- How to Contact or Join
Piano Lessons
- Who
- Students in grades K-8.
- What
- Private piano lessons are available for a fee and are scheduled during the school day. The lessons are held in a room near the school office.
- How to Contact or Join
- Contact Angie Bergquist at ab88keys1@gmail.com or 763-516-7096 if you have any questions or would like to sign up.
Scouting
- Please see our Scouting page.
Student Leadership Team
- Who
- Students in grades 6-8.
- What
- Student Leadership instills life skills. As part of the Leadership Team, students plan service projects, assist at school and community events, and plan special events for the school.
- How to Contact or Join
- Interested middle school students apply to be considered for this opportunity. Talk with Mrs. Flynn or Mr. Fitzgerald to learn more.
Playground Patrol
- Who
- Students in grades 6-8.
- What
- Playground Patrol students volunteer to watch over and assist students during recess.
- How to Contact or Join
- Interested middle school students apply to be considered for this opportunity. Talk with Mrs. Prusha to learn more.
Middle School Choir & Band
- Who
- Students in grades 6-8.
- What
- Middle school students choose band, choir, or bells as their classroom music choice. In addition, extracurricular choirs perform at school concerts, school Masses, and special events.
- How to Contact or Join
- To learn more about choir, contact Mr. Wagner. To learn more about band and bells, contact Dr. Rule.
Cantare Con Gioia
- Who
- All band and choir students in grades 6-8.
- What
- Cantare Con Gioia seeks to create an intensive musical experience that serves the needs of all Nativity middle school students. It will host two concerts, participate in normal scheduled programming, provide music at school Masses throughout the year, and record in the spring.
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- The group meets before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:30 – 9:15 a.m.).
- How to Contact or Join
- To learn more about Cantare Con Gioia, contact Mr. Wagner.
Theater
- Who
- Students in grades K-8.
- What
- Nativity of Mary students participate in various theatrical experiences. The Kindergarten class produces Los Posadas each year. The 6th grade class does a winter play. Middle School produces a spring musical.
- How to Join
- Watch for auditions and information for these various productions throughout the school year.
Science Fair
- Who
- All students in grade 7.
- What
- Nativity Middle School students have the opportunity to compete not only in athletics, but also academically. Students in 7th grade prepare for the Minnesota State Science Fair by researching their own project. Students showcase their projects at Nativity and are judged by outside science experts. Selected students will go on to compete both Regionally and in the State. In 2016, we had a Nativity student win three distinguished awards at the Minnesota Science Fair.
- How to Contact
- To learn more about the Science Fair, contact Mrs. Flynn.