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CAHOOTS is a self-led summer program that keeps academic skills sharp through fun math and language arts workbooks. Memorable CAHOOTS characters engage kids to support creative problem-solving with activities to think, draw, write, and take action. Kids track progress, reflect on their learning, and send/receive feedback and encouragement from a reflection buddy via mail.
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How does CAHOOTS work?
Families can register their students for Cahoots from mid-March - early June.
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Workbooks are mailed to registered families in the second week of June.
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Cahoots workbooks are designed for youth to complete one lesson per week. Lessons are 20-25 questions long.
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Families or youth check their own answers online.
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After completing each lesson, youth complete their weekly reflection which they mail to their Pen Pal.
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Reflections give youth a chance to apply their skills through open-ended questions. Youth are paired with a Pen Pal who they mail their reflection to. Their Pen Pal writes back to them each week.
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Youth who complete all reflections end the summer with a prize kit & certificate.
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What happens when you register?
When you register your child for Cahoots, they will receive a Cahoots kit mailed to them in mid-June. This kit will include:
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A fun workbook to help review Math and Language Arts.
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Weekly reflections and envelopes to mail to their Pen Pal. *stamps are not provided*
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6 weeks of lessons for students entering kindergarten; 8 weeks of lessons for students entering grades 1-6.
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A game board to track progress.
- A prize kit at the end of the summer when they complete their lessons.
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How much does CAHOOTS cost?
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Cost for Entering K (6 lessons) is $36.
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Cost for Entering 1-6 (8 lessons) is $47.
- To receive a kit, students must be registered.
Sliding fee options, down to $0, are available to make Cahoots affordable. Our sliding scale model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable.
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What grade should I register my child for?
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There are workbooks for youth entering Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
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Families typically order the grade level their child will be entering in the Fall.
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Are you an organization that would like to offer CAHOOTS in your community?
Offer Cahoots at Your Summer Program!
Bring a fun, reflective academic summer program offering to your community! Contract with St. Paul Public Schools Community Education to offer Cahoots as part of your summer offerings.
Review our Organizational Partner Options
Annual Deadlines
- March 1: Communicate intent to partner
- May 1: Contract Complete
- May 15: Final orders due
Email commed@spps.org or call 651-767-8179 to become a partner today!