UNLOCK A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES How Extracurricular Activities Benefit Your Kids
As children return to school in August, they’ll likely be interested in one or more extracurricular activities. Opportunities both in school and in the community can pop up, such as participating in a local play, joining a school club or sports team, and countless others. Extracurricular activities are perfect for getting kids out of the house, but these ventures will also help them gain valuable experiences along with these three benefits. IMPROVES SOCIAL SKILLS One of the biggest concerns parents have had since we experienced lockdowns during the pandemic is that their children struggle to communicate with others. Most of these kids were away from their peers for a year or more, which weakened their social skills. Participating in an extracurricular activity gives your kids a chance to communicate with others outside of a school setting. They’ll learn how other people think and how to best respond to certain situations. BOLSTERS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS If your child wants to attend college after high school, joining a club, team, or organization will give them a leg up on other
candidates. College admissions officers love to see students who participate in extracurricular activities because it shows they are
involved in their community and possess leadership and teamwork skills. While extracurriculars are not as important as other factors for college admissions, they still play a decisive role in the college’s choice to accept your child. HELPS THEM DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS There are countless examples of kids discovering their true passion from participating in extracurricular activities. Your child might not become a professional athlete, but they might discover an alternate career path, like becoming a physical therapist or personal trainer by playing a sport. If your kid likes animals, they might find a prospective career path by volunteering at the zoo. If one activity doesn’t appeal to them, try another. Before long, you’ll find the perfect interest for your child.
A RECAP OF OUR APRIL EVENT MNSOM’S SHOWCASE CONCERT WAS A SMASH HIT!
On April 23, 2023, more than 150 concertgoers attended MnSOM’s Showcase Concert at Le Musique Room in St. Michael. Eighteen of MnSOM’s most talented and stage-ready performers wowed the crowd with their renditions of songs by artists as diverse as Beethoven, Led Zeppelin, and Bruno Mars. Before the event, performers and their families got the star treatment and photo opportunity on our red carpet! This was MnSOM’s second annual Showcase Concert, following our 2022 debut in Graceland. The Showcase is one of the school’s three concert series. Bravo Concerts allow students of all levels to perform short pieces, while Music in the Park provides a relaxed atmosphere for families to gather. The Showcase Concert is for our advanced students who want more stage time, each spending 3–5 minutes on stage. MnSOM would like to thank everyone who came out to support our 2023 Showcase Concert, and we look forward to announcing what we have in store for 2024!
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