winter 2015 early childhood & parenting Valen tin Party e Feb see p 14 age 1 9 ECFE Lotte Dead ry lin Dec 9 e www.district196.org/ecfe we are moving The new Dakota Valley Learning Center (DVLC) will be opening in January of 2015. It will house Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Special Education and Adult Basic Education. All classes formerly located at the Rahncliff Learning Center and the Early Childhood Learning Center will now be held at the DVLC. Connections Preschool for 3-year-olds at Highland Elementary School will also move to the DVLC. We are to share excited this new learning s p a c e with y and you ou r fa this win mily. Join us te new per r and get a spectiv ECFE! e on 140th St W Diamond Path W Dakota Valley Learning Center 4679 144th Street West Apple Valley, MN Dakota Valley Learning Center 4679 144th Street West 144th St W Diamond Path Elementary School 42 145th St W program overview Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Weekly Classes • Parent-child time: Have fun playing with your children in our age-appropriate environment. Inside Coordinator’s Column............... 4 • Parent discussion group: Meet with other parents and a licensed parent educator to share and learn about relevant parenting topics, get support and ask questions. Birth to 12 Months.......... 5 • Children’s program: Children will learn through playing with others in our well-staffed early childhood classroom. The early childhood teacher and assistants provide music activities, circle and story times, art projects, and group social play. 13 to 23 Months..... 6 Twos and Preschoolers...... 7 Birth to Prekindergarten... 8 Playtimes Classes at a Glance........... 11 • Come and play with your child in our early childhood classrooms. Let us provide the activities and clean up the mess! Registration......... 12 • No registration needed. Families are welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is reached. Locations and Phone Numbers.......... 12 • Admission is only $4 per child. No charge for babies 12 months and younger. Bulletin Board................ 14 Special Events Family School...... 14 • A variety of special events are offered throughout the year where parents can interact with their children in a fun setting. More Enrichment....... 16 Playtimes............. 19 For more information about weekly classes, playtimes and special events, call 952-431-8343 or visit www.district196.org/ecfe. Connections Preschool Stay connected! The Early Childhood Family Education website is a great way to stay connected with current events and to find parenting ideas. Visit www.district196.org/ecfe for the following resources and much more: • Upcoming events •P reschool registration form • New baby census form • Advisory Council updates • Parenting ideas • Family School information Early childhood is a time of great discovery! Connections Preschool gives students the opportunity to play with other children while learning important prekindergarten skills. The preschool curriculum is aligned with School District 196’s K-12 learning standards. Beginning math, reading and writing skills are introduced. All teachers are fully licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in early learning principles and techniques. In order to attend, children must be three or four years old on or before September 1 of the school year they are enrolling. In February the Connections Preschool booklet for 2015-16 will be mailed and registration will begin for age-eligible children in School District 196. For more information about Connections Preschool, call 952-431-8334 or visit www.district196.org/ecfe. call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook3 coordinator’s column Surviving Separation Anxiety My office happens to back up to a children’s classroom with poorly soundproofed walls, so I sometimes hear the cries of children when their moms or dads leave the classroom. It is difficult to hear, and I know as a parent it is difficult to watch children deal with separation anxiety. by Karen Kellar, Ed.D. Early Childhood Family Services Manager It is important to remember that separation anxiety is a normal reaction for children who have formed strong relationships with parents and other adults. This means you have done a great job forming healthy attachments to your children! Crying, tantrums and clinginess are appropriate reactions to separation. Every child is different, so his or her reaction will be different. Some get so upset that they become physically ill, while others become clingy. Some children will not accept physical comfort from anyone but their parents. Separation anxiety can occur and reoccur at any age. On average, separation anxiety peaks around 6 to 9 months, 18 months and 2 years. It begins when children start developing “object permanence,” which means they understand that mom and dad still exist, even though they are not physically present. Occasionally children will also have an anxious period around 4 or 5 years of age, when they start preschool or kindergarten. For some children, separation anxiety lasts a very short time (1 to 2 weeks), and for others it lasts a long time (10 to12 weeks or more). One of the biggest mistakes parents make about separation is that they stop trying to separate. It is a learned process that takes time. Children need to practice the experience before they can learn to cope. Your fears or concerns for your children’s well-being can increase and prolong his or her fear of being away from you. If you are feeling guilty about taking time for yourself or going to work, it will probably be difficult to leave. You may also be feeling overwhelmed by the amount of attention your children need during this time. It is important for you to reconcile these feelings and accept that it is beneficial for you and your children to be away from each other. Any inconsistency in your words and actions can make it a more difficult experience. Here are our tried-and-true tips to help you and your children through separation anxiety: • Ideally, you should try to leave your children when they are rested and fed. Security items such as pacifiers, blankets, stuffed animals or favorite toys should be available to them. • Get your children involved in an activity before you leave. • Always say good-bye to your children. This is respectful and helps them develop a sense of trust and security in you and in the situation. Avoid giving them mixed messages by saying good-bye and then not leaving. It is best to leave promptly. • Realize that it is okay for your children to be upset! Take fears seriously, they are real. Stay calm, but reflect your children’s feelings: “You would like me to stay. You are sad to see me go. I will tell you before I go, and I will be back.” • Remember that even a short separation should be viewed as a success. Each separation is a valuable learning experience and you are all gaining skills to cope with this period of development. Separation is sometimes harder on the parent than the children! • If your children are struggling with separation, it is wise to separate for short periods of time, but more frequently. • To get through this stage, you need to behave as you normally would and not give in. Children will easily pick up on any weakness and use it to avoid having to separate. If you begin to leave and keep coming back, you are only confusing your children and prolonging the learning process. ECFE is a great place to practice separation. We have experienced staff and an ideal children’s room environment with a one-way window from the parent room to observe your children’s progress. Most parents in ECFE classes will tell you that their children had separation anxiety, but that it passes. Our goal is for all family members to have a positive experience. We will work with you to develop a plan that supports both you and your children. • Choosing caregivers who are willing to spend the time comforting your children and distracting them with other things is an important component of a successful separation. It helps if he or she is a familiar person in your family’s life. To help your children become familiar with the caregiver and the setting, it is a good idea to spend time with them when you are present. • Tell your children what is going to happen. Prepare them for the separation by talking about where you will be, when you will return and who will be with them. Use the same words each time so they learn the ritual of leaving. 4 Call us at 952-431-8343 if you did not receive your lottery confirmation email. engage • inspire • enrich birth to 12 months New baby in the house? Congratulations! ECFE would like to tell you about the fun, educational opportunities we offer for you and your child. Call 952-431-8343 to share your good news or register for our district news at www.district196.org/ ecfe/census. Weekly Classes Enjoy exclusive time with your baby. Classes with “no separation” are limited to children in that age group. Babies: Birth Through 6 Months (No separation) Having a baby can mean major adjustments in every area of your life. Physical, social, mental, emotional and financial changes often occur. This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down, enjoy your infant and learn some fun games and songs. * Class Fee School District 196 families are FREE Out-of-district families use Fee B Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 5:45-7:15pm | FREE* Room 116 | 101-116A Susan Wed | Jan 7-Mar 18 | 12:30-2pm | FREE* Room 116 | 101-116B Susan Il opp ove the mee ortun i and t other ty to com babi mom s e my b munity s in the and aby othe intera have ct w rs h pare is age ith nt in . b a aby clas s Babies: 7 Through 12 Months (No separation) Here is a chance to let your baby experience new sights and sounds during this one-on-one time with you. You will meet other parents, sharing questions on sleep, schedules and feeding. This fun class will nurture your relationship with your baby. Wed | Jan 7-Mar 18 | 2:30-4pm | FREE* Room 116 | 102-116A Susan and Katie C. Wed | Jan 7-Mar 18 | 5:45-7:15pm | FREE* Room 116 | 102-116B Susan and Katie C. ECFE Baby Playtimes Especially for Babies (birth through 12 months) This is a time for babies and parents to play in our infant environment. Come and explore new toys, sing songs or enjoy other fun activities led by an ECFE teacher. There will also be time to meet other parents and their babies! No preregistration needed. Tue | Nov 11-Dec 16 | 2-4pm | FREE | ECLC Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 2-4pm | FREE | DVLC ECLC: Early Childhood Learning Center DVLC: Dakota Valley Learning Center call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook5 13 to 23 months Weekly Classes: Classes with “no separation” are limited to children in that age group. Siblings ages birth to prekindergarten are welcome in our “gradual separation” or “separation” classes. Parents and Ones 13 through 23 months (No separation) Looking for a fun class for your one-year-old? Join other parents and toddlers for an evening class. Toddlers love to take off and explore if their parents are close by. Parent discussion will take place in the children’s room, where toddlers can check in with their parents if they need to. Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 5:45-7:15pm | Fee B Room 116 | skip Feb 12 | 220-116 Brenda Z., Julia, Tammy and Toni Parents and Toddlers 19 through 23 months (Gradual separation) Toddlers are wonderful sources of boundless determination, enthusiasm and energy. As they rapidly grow and try new things, establishing routines and consistency are very important. Your children will be able to experience separation from you as the class progresses and they build trust in our staff. We will work to meet the individual needs of each child as the parents move to a separate room for discussion. These are classes in which the group chooses topics. Please register ALL children, including siblings, to be cared for during class. Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 8:45-10:15am | Fee B Room 116 | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 | 217-116A Brenda Z., Susan, Katie C. and Mary Classroom Designed for Infants and Toddlers The new Dakota Valley Learning Center will provide one classroom that is dedicated to children from birth through 23 months. The room will be age appropriate and allow children to explore based on their developmental stage. Parents and Tiny Toddlers 13 through 18 months (No separation) This class suits parents with those tiny toddlers who get weary after playing hard. You and your child will remain in the same room while the parent discussion takes place, a good way to practice separation with you nearby. We will talk about your choice of subjects, which could include separation anxiety, setting limits, development or other relevant topics. 6 Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 8:45-10:15am | Fee B Room 116 | 217-116C Susan, Vicki, Cindy and Katie C. Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee B Room 116 | 217-116D Susan, Vicki, Cindy and Katie C. Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 8:45-10:15am | Fee B Room 116 | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 | 151-116A Brenda Z., Katie C., Kay K. and Toni Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee B Room 116 | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 | 151-116B Brenda Z., Katie C., Kay K. and Toni s This clas e m t h g u has ta d an has so much me a made arent. better p it to a I can’t w ck! a b e m co parent in Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee B Room 116 | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 | 217-116B Brenda Z., Susan, Katie C. and Mary lass a ones c Does an evening class fit into your schedule? Here are our evening offerings: Babies: Birth Through 6 Months | Page 5 Babies: 7 Through 12 Months | Page 5 Parents and Ones | Page 6 Parents and Twos | Page 7 Preschooler Discipline | Page 7 Your Family Compass | Page 9 What a Difference a Dad Makes | Page 10 Family Playtimes | Page 8 Call us at 952-431-8343 if you did not receive your lottery confirmation email. engage • inspire • enrich twos and preschoolers Preschooler Discipline Ages 3, 4 and 5 All children need limits and direction. They need to learn at a very young age to practice self-control so the world will “work better” for them. In the parent group, you will get information on discipline techniques that work for your child and your family style. Your long-term goal as a parent is to guide your children so they will grow up knowing ways to solve problems and how to discipline themselves. Come and enjoy your children during these relaxing, informative groups! Please register ALL children, including siblings, to be cared for during class. Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 9-11am | Fee B Room 215 | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 | 301-215A Barb, Kathy, Annie and Luann Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 5:45-7:45pm | Fee B Room 215 | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 | 301-215B Barb, Susan, Annie and Luann Parents and Preschoolers Ages 3, 4 and 5 Parents and Twos 24 through 35 months (Separation) Twos are growing at high speed, so they require guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Make a date with your two-year-old and learn delightful ways to enjoy time together. You will value a parent group where you can learn about and share this super stage in your child’s development. Please register ALL children, including siblings, to be cared for during class. Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 6-7:30pm | Fee B Room 204 | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 | 255-204 Deb, Kate K., Lynell and Theresa Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 8:45-10:15am | Fee B Room 118 | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 | 255-118A Kristi, Mary Jo, Jodi and Patricia This class, specially focused on ages three, four and five, covers a variety of parenting topics to offer you and your children a super time together! The parent group will decide which topics to discuss, such as self-esteem, discipline and power struggles. Preschoolers will enjoy doing new things and meeting new friends. Please register ALL children, including siblings, to be cared for during class. Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 1:30-3:30pm | Fee A Room 216 | skip Feb 12 | 315-216 Barb, Kay S., Cindy and Julie I am m o after t re patient aking cla th helpe ss which h is d take a the “te s out of rrib “terrib le two le” paren s.” t in a lass twos c Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee B Room 118 | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 | 255-118B Kristi, Mary Jo, Jodi and Patricia Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 8:30-10:00am | Fee B Room 215 | 255-215A Barb, Kathy, Annie and Tammy Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 10:30am-12pm | Fee B Room 215 | 255-215B Barb, Kathy, Annie and Tammy Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 8:45-10:15am | Fee B Room 216 | skip Feb 12 | 255-216A Barb, Kay S., Cindy and Julie Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee B Room 216 | skip Feb 12 | 255-216B Barb, Kay S., Cindy and Julie call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook7 birth to prekindergarten Nuturing Resilient Families What is resiliency and why is it important to our families? In these stress-filled times, learning from our mistakes, teaching children to make Weekly good decisions and helping children to feel and Topic be competent are important tasks for parents. This class is based on the book Raising Resilient Classes Children, written by Sam Goldstein and Robert All children from Brooks. In the parent group, we will discuss birth through strategies we can use to foster hope and optimism prekindergarten are in our children. Rewrite your family’s negative welcome to attend with scripts. Move toward teaching empathy and their parents. Class begins promoting self-discipline and self-worth! with parent-child interaction followed by parent discussion, Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 9-11am | Fee A which is held in a separate Room 215 | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 | 402-215 room. Children continue Barb, Kathy, Annie and Luann to play and learn with the early childhood Everyday Discipline staff after Guidance is the key to good discipline. In this separating group, we will practice ways of communicating from with children, giving them self-esteem and parents. encouraging acceptable behavior, all with a positive tone. Discipline doesn’t have to be a stern subject. Good discipline is a “let me show you, let me guide you” process, not scolding because a child “misbehaves.” While you are learning about discipline strategies, your children will be practicing their social skills in the early childhood classroom. Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 9:30-11:30am | Fee A Room 215 | skip Feb 12 | 459-215 Brenda Z., Kathy, Annie and Tammy Positive Parenting Ecfe Family Playtimes Come and play at our house with your preschool children. Fun activities such as play dough, paints, sand, water, dress up, music and stories will be available. Families are welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is reached. Sorry, kindergarten children may not participate. The fee is only $4 per child. No charge for babies through 12 months. No preregistration needed. Mon | Nov 10-Dec 15 | 5-7:30pm | ECLC Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 5-7:30pm | DVLC | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 This class is for parents who want to focus on the positive by learning to guide and teach young children in ways that are kind but firm. We will explore what prompts children to behave in ways that are sometimes confusing. Based on the book Positive Discipline by Dr. Jane Nelsen, this class will help you learn the skills and tools necessary to decode children’s behaviors and respond in ways that address them. Children will experience positive guidance in the classroom as they make new friends and enjoy activities. Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 9:15-11:15am | Fee B Room 204 | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 | 462-204 Deb, Beth, Lynell and Theresa Fri | Nov 14-Dec 12 | 9-11:30am | RCLC | skip Nov 28 Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 9-11:30am | DVLC | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 Sat | Nov 15-Dec 13 | 9-11:30am | ECLC | skip Nov 29 Sat | Jan 10-Mar 14 | 9-11:30am | DVLC | skip Jan 17; Feb 14 ECLC: Early Childhood Learning Center DVLC: Dakota Valley Learning Center RCLC: Rahncliff Learning Center 8 Call us at 952-431-8343 if you did not receive your lottery confirmation email. The soli ECFE had foundation family w s laid for our ill s family fo trengthen our r a lifetim parent in e! a to pic class engage • inspire • enrich Raising Your Spirited Child I will approach my parenting with more of an understanding that all of my children learn differently. Techniques I think may work for me may not work for them. parent in a topic class Your Family Compass The parenting journey can be filled with some amazing moments, as well as some bumps in the road. Knowing your destination and having a plan can help you stay on course. This class, based on the book Your Family Compass by Jenny Hanlon, will provide you with tools, such as writing a family mission statement to help you accomplish your parenting goals. Children will explore our early childhood activities in the classroom designed just for them, while meeting new friends. Each of us is born with a distinctive temperament. If you have a youngster who is strong-willed, easily stressed by new situations and super-sensitive about his or her environment, you could have a child we call “spirited.” These kids are “more” everything-more intense, more persistent, more sensitive and more perceptive. The book Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka will be used as a resource. Come and find out about the benefits and challenges of parenting spirited children. Learn that it is okay for them to be who they are! Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 9:15-11:15am | Fee A Room 204 | skip Feb 12 | 609-204 Deb, Kate K., Lynell and Theresa Raising a Son How do boys learn? How does the male brain work? This class will explore raising sons in today’s culture. Several books will be used as references, including Raising Cain, Speaking of Boys, Boys Adrift and The Minds of Boys. This class will discuss stages of a boy’s life, environmental stressors boys face and what parents can do. Let’s look at the struggle our sons are facing and create the supportive environment they need to succeed. Wed | Jan 7-Mar 18 | 9-11am | Fee A Room 215 | 622-215 Barb, Kathy, Annie and Luann Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 9:15-11:15am | Fee A Room 204 | 501-204 Deb, Kate K., Lynell and Theresa Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 5:45-7:45pm | Fee A Room 118 | 501-118 Deb, Mary Jo, Jodi and Melissa Celebrating Ourselves as Mothers In this group, you will explore issues related to being a woman and mother while working to develop and expand your strengths and gifts. During the parent discussion, you will learn to support one another in your daily challenges and have time to discuss your self-fulfillment, guilt and a variety of associated topics. Children will have the opportunity to celebrate being a kid in the children’s program. They will practice skills, explore and feel appreciated for who they are. Wed | Jan 7-Mar 18 | 9:30-11:30am | Fee A Room 204 | 509-204 Deb, Beth, Lynell and Theresa call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook9 birth to prekindergarten Ten Greatest Gifts to Give Your Children Here are gifts that last a lifetime! Based on the book The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My Children by Steven Vannoy, this class will offer parents an opportunity to give each gift to themselves and then discuss ideas for giving these gifts to their children. These ideas will nurture the gifts of self-esteem, compassion, balance, humor, communication, responsibility and others. Each week in the children’s room, the activities will be centered on one special gift. Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 9:30-11:30am | Fee A Room 216 | 677-216 Brenda Z., Kay S., Julie and Toni Dad and Me: What a Difference a Dad Makes Dads, come and find out you are not the only one with concerns about balancing work and family life, playing the “good cop,” toilet training, sibling rivalry, communication and keeping your partner happy as well. Trade tips with other dads about these topics and parenting issues that you choose. Class starts with unstructured playtime before dads leave for their adult-sized chairs and great conversation. The evening ends with dads joining their kids for family circle time. Thu | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 6-8pm | Fee A Room 216 | skip Feb 12 | 910-216 Barb, Kay S., Julie and Yesica The Five Love Languages of Children Everything depends on the love relationship between you and your children. Do your children speak a different love language? Sometimes they are filled with gratitude and affection, and other times they seem totally indifferent. When children feel loved, they do their best. Discover your children’s primary love language. Learn what you can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection and commitment that will then be reflected in your children’s behavior. This class is based on the book The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 9:30-11:30am | Fee A *CVLC | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 | 645-300 Susan, Kate K., Brenda P. and Carlyn *CVLC (Cedar Valley Learning Center) 14420 Glenda Drive, Apple Valley, MN Check lottery co for your email from nfirmation ________District 196. ________ Missing th Call 952-4at email? 3 before De1-8343 c 9! 10 Call us at 952-431-8343 if you did not receive your lottery confirmation email. engage • inspire • enrich classes at a glance Dakota Valley Learning Center 4679 144th Street West, Apple Valley Room 116 Monday Tuesday Morning #217-116A & 116B Toddlers 8:45-10:15 10:45-12:15 #217-116C & 116D Toddlers 8:45-10:15 10:45-12:15 Wednesday Family School 9-11:45 Thursday friday Family School 9-11:45 #151-116A & 116B Tiny Toddlers 8:45-10:15 10:45-12:15 #101-116B Babies: Birth-6 Months 12:30-2 Afternoon Baby Playtime 2-4 Evening #101-116A Babies: Birth-6 Months 5:45-7:15 #102-116B Babies: 7-12 Months 5:45-7:15 #220-116 Parents and Ones 5:45-7:15 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday #255-118A & 118B Parents and Twos 8:45-10:15 10:45-12:15 Room 118 Monday Family School 9-11:45 Family School 9-11:45 Family School 9-11:45 Afternoon Connections Preschool-4’s 1-3:30 Connections Preschool-4’s 1-3:30 Connections Preschool-4’s 1-3:30 Evening #501-118 Your Family Compass 5:45-7:45 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday #501-204 Your Family Compass 9:15-11:15 #509-204 Celebrating Ourselves as Mothers 9:30-11:30 #609-204 Raising Your Spirited Child 9:15-11:15 Family Playtime 9-11:30 Morning Room 204 Family School 9-11:45 #102-116A Babies: 7-12 Months 2:30-4 Monday Morning #462-204 Positive Parenting 9:15-11:15 Afternoon Connections Preschool-3’s 12:45-3:15 Evening #255-204 Parents and Twos 6-7:30 Room 215 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday Morning #301-215A Preschooler Discipline 9-11 #255-215A & 215B Parents and Twos 8:30-10 10:30-12pm #622-215 Raising a Son 9-11 #459-215 Everyday Discipline 9:30-11:30 #402-215 Nurturing Resilient Children 9-11 Afternoon Connections Preschool-4’s 12:15-2:45 Connections Preschool-3’s 1:15-3:45 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:15-2:45 Connections Preschool-3’s 1:15-3:45 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:15-2:45 Evening #301-215B Preschooler Discipline 5:45-7:45 Room 216 Monday Morning Connections Preschool-4’s 8:45-11:15 Afternoon Connections Preschool-4’s 12:15-2:45 Evening Family Playtime 5-7:30 Connections Preschool-3’s 12:45-3:15 Saturday Morning Family Playtime 9-11:30am Tuesday #677-216 Ten Greatest Gifts 9:30-11:30 Thursday friday Connections Preschool-4’s 8:45-11:15 #255-216A & 216B Parents and Twos 8:45-10:15 10:45-12:15 Connections Preschool-4’s 8:45-11:15 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:15-2:45 #315-216 Parents and Preschoolers 1:30-3:30 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:15-2:45 #910-216 What a Difference a Dad Makes 6-8 Cedar Valley Learning Center Monday Wednesday 14420 Glenda Drive, Apple Valley Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday Morning Family School 9-11:45 Family School 9-11:45 Family School 9-11:45 Family School 9-11:45 #645-300 Five Love Languages 9:30-11:30 Afternoon Connections Preschool-4’s 12:55-3:25 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:55-3:25 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:55-3:25 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:55-3:25 Connections Preschool-4’s 12:55-3:25 call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook11 registration How to Register for Weekly Classes • Please register for one ECFE class per family. Our classes are popular and we try to accommodate as many families as possible. CVLC Cedar Valley Learning Center 14420 Glenda Dr Apple Valley • Children attending kindergarten are not eligible to participate in ECFE classes. • Babies nine weeks or younger are not counted as a second child when determining class fee. DVLC (opening Jan 2015) Dakota Valley Learning Center 4679 144th St W Apple Valley • Class confirmations are emailed if an email address is provided. ONLINE at www.district196.org/ecfe. Click on ECFE Registration in the right sidebar. If you have an existing FeePay account, click Log In. If you are new to FeePay, click on Sign Up. After you log in or your new account is created, add an ECFE class to your cart and click on checkout to complete your registration. ECLC (closing Dec 2014) Early Childhood Learning Center 5800 149th St W Apple Valley 952-431-8343 MAIL or DROP OFF your registration form and payment (either by check or with credit card information) to: RCLC (closing Dec 2014) Rahncliff Learning Center 2030 Rahn Way Eagan ECFE at Early Childhood Learning Center 5800 West 149th St., Apple Valley, MN 55124 Office hours are 7:30am to 4pm weekdays. FAX your registration form with complete credit card information to 952-431-8337. Please call 952-431-8343 to confirm. Payments and Refunds • If registering online, credit card payment (Visa®, MasterCard® or Discover®) is required at the time of registration. Your credit card will be charged when you are placed in a class. • If you are mailing or dropping off a registration, payment (check, cash or credit card) is due at the time of submission. Your payment will be processed when you are placed in a class. • Cancellations prior to the start of class will receive a full refund. Cancellations during the first two weeks of class will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. All registrations are considered final after the second class meeting and are not eligible for a refund. • UCare members may be eligible for a $15 discount. Members must be on UCare through the duration of the class and include their UCare ID number when registering. • All School District 196 families are encouraged to attend, regardless of their ability to pay. Consider the sliding fee scale as a guide to determine what your family can afford. • Please call 952-431-8343 if you have questions regarding registration or payment. ECFE classes are open to all families, including adults and children with disabilities. Our sites are accessible and sign language interpreters are available for our classes. If you need assistance to register, please call 952-431-8343. 12 Locations Registration Timeline • Registration deadline for the lottery is December 9, 2014. • Lottery (computer generated) will be December 11, 2014. • Following the lottery, class availability can be checked online. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. • Requests for a class for children attending with a nanny will be considered just prior to the start of class. • Families living outside School District 196 may register just prior to the start of class. Important Phone Numbers ECFE Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECLC TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Childhood Special Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Childhood Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 196 Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MN Communities Caring for Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Care Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAP Agency/Head Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burnsville (191). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmington (192). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hastings ECFE (200). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IGH/S. St. Paul ECFE (199). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lakeville (194). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mendota/W. St. Paul (197). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior Lake/Savage (719). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MN Department of Education (MDE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call us at 952-431-8343 if you did not receive your lottery confirmation email. 952-431-8343 952-431-8729 952-431-8334 952-431-8316 952-431-8700 651-423-7899 651-423-7920 651-423-7700 651-523-0099 952-985-5300 952-891-7500 952-985-4045 651-322-3500 952-707-4150 651-460-3200 651-480-7678 651-457-9418 952-232-3006 651-403-8353 952-226-0950 651-582-8200 engage • inspire • enrich registration Classes fill quickly. Your best chance to be placed in your first choice is to register for the lottery by December 9. Family name _____________________________________________________ Parent(s) attending 1) ____________________________________________________________________ 2) ____________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________________ ZIP__________________________ Phones(H)___________________________________________________________________________ (Cell) _________________________________________________________________________ (W) __________________________________________________________________________ Email address for class confirmation_________________________________________________________ Children and infants attending 1)_______________________________________ Date of birth __________________ gender £ M £ F 2)_______________________________________ Date of birth __________________ gender £ M £ F 3)_______________________________________ Date of birth __________________ gender £ M £ F Class Number Class Title Day/Time 1st Choice 2nd Choice First-choice ECFE class fee$_________ Charge my: Donation to Foundation $_________ #______________________________________ Total amount of payment $_________ Name on card ____________________________ Check to School District 196 ECFE Signature________________________________ Check number Expires__________________________________ UCare number#_____________________________ £ Visa® £ MasterCard® £ Discover® Payment Scale Combined Family Income Under $15,000 $15,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $44,999 $45,000 to $59,999 $60,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $89,999 $90,000 to $104,999 $105,000 to $119,999 $120,000 and up Fee A 1 Child $24 $36 $48 $61 $73 $91 $109 $127 $145 Fee A 2+ Children $36 $48 $61 $76 $88 $106 $127 $145 $163 Fee B 1 Child $18 $26 $35 $44 $53 $66 $79 $92 $106 #_________ Fee B 2+ Children $26 $35 $44 $55 $64 $77 $92 $106 $119 Online Registration Confirmation Email When registering online for ECFE classes, in-district residents will automatically receive an email from Community Education confirming registration in the lottery. If you do not receive an email, or do not have the chance to enter payment information, please call 952-431-8343 right away. Any change to an existing registration needs to be done by our office staff. Feel free to call to check on your registration. When registering for an ECFE class, remember to check your in-box and spam folders for an email from Community Education. Mail: ECFE at Early Childhood Learning Center, 5800 W. 149th Street, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Fax: 952-431-8337 (Call 952-431-8343 to confirm.) ONLINE: www.district196.org/ecfe call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook13 bulletin board Run for Hope 5K Valley Natural Foods will host our 2nd annual Run for Hope 5K on May 2, 2015. Last year more than 350 families and individuals enjoyed getting fit while helping support early childhood programs. All proceeds go to the Foundation for Early Childhood Family Services to help develop and sustain quality programming in Early Childhood Family Education. Online registration is available at www.runforhope5k.com. Family School Do you want to learn English? Do you have young children at home during the day? Family School, a literacy program for English language learners, has four important parts: a preschool program for children ages three to five, time for parents and children to play and learn together, parent education and adult education. Family School meets Monday through Thursday, from 9 to 11:45am. Please call 952-431-8316 for more information. Family School is sponsored by Adult Basic Education and Early Childhood Family Education in School District 196. Early Childhood Screening The screening staff looks forward to welcoming you at the District Service Center in Rosemount! If your child is three and a half years old and you currently receive school district mailings, you will automatically be sent a letter from our program inviting you and your child to an early childhood screening. Call Early Childhood Screening if • you are new to the district, • your child is almost four years old and has NOT been screened, • you have concerns about a preschool child, • you need more information about the screening process, or • your child is entering kindergarten in the fall of 2015 and has not been screened. You can call the Early Childhood Screening office, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm at 651-423-7899. 14 Call us at 952-431-8343 if you did not receive your lottery confirmation email. engage • inspire • enrich Weather Announcements for ECFE, Connections Preschool and Family School Wondering if you have class? • There will be no classes when the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools are closed. • There will be no morning classes if there is a late start. • There will be no evening classes if school closes early. Information on closings will be available on local television and radio stations and at www.district196.org. Advisory Council and Foundation for ECFS The Advisory Council supports Early Childhood Family Services by contributing ideas on programming and policies. Volunteer members are involved in our communities and relate to how ECFS can be relevant to all district families. In addition to a monthly group meeting, committee work is continuing in the areas of fundraising, class planning and content, budget, legislative communication and Family School. This fall, the Square One Art fundraiser provided families with keepsakes created from their children’s artwork. On February 14, 2015, families are invited to the annual Valentine Party featuring a concert by Duke Otherwise. This popular event is fun for the whole family and helps support future programs. Input into ECFS programming is appreciated and receives the full consideration of the Advisory Council. Look for your Connections Preschool 2015-2016 registration booklet to arrive in February. Connections Preschool gives students the opportunity to play with other children while learning important prekindergarten skills. The preschool curriculum is aligned with School District 196’s K-12 learning standards. In order to attend, children must be three or four years old on or before September 1 of the school year they are enrolling. For more information about Connections Preschool, call 952-431-8334 or visit www.district196.org/ecfe. Your chil almost 20 d will eat the time th ,000 meals by makes the ey are 18, which ta to teach a ble a good place ll kinds of lessons, including how to in a conve participate The Succe rsation. ssfu by William l Child Sears If you have questions or program suggestions, please send an email to Karen Kellar, Program Manager, at [email protected]. call 952-431-8343 • visit www.district196.org/ecfe • like ECFE on Facebook15 more enrichment Inspire and enrich your child! Sing, dance, swim, tumble and roll with energetic and inspiring instructors! Discover and explore something new with your little one at convenient times and locations. Visit www.district196.org/ce for more enrichment opportunities!* Here are a few highlights of all the learning opportunities for your little ones. For more information and to register, see our catalog online or call 651-423-7920. * Prices for enrichment classes on pages 16, 17 and 18 are listed with each class description. Scholarships are available. Baby Signs® Sign, Say & Play® (parents and children ages 6 mos-3 yrs) Learn baby sign language with your child through games, songs and activities. Exciting weekly themes will teach you six to seven new signs each week. Have fun and play with your baby while meeting new friends. Wed | Jan 28-Mar 11 | 6:45-7:45pm | 6 ses | $39 SHMS | skip Feb 11 | Carol Hedberg | YCHBS-W1 Messy Monsters Art (ages 3-6) Do you love to get messy? Use paper mache, paint and other sloppy supplies to make a project your mom would never let you do at home! Become a master at making a mess, learn some pretty cool stuff and have lots of fun while doing it! Mon | Feb 16 | 9am-12pm | $33, $29 add’l child AVCC | Kidcreate Studio Instructor | KCMM-W1 Little Doodler’s “I Love Art” Canvas (parents and children ages 2-5) Paint a colorful cupcake with fluffy frosting on canvas, collage an owl, use model magic to make silly monkeys and more! Sat | Jan 17-Feb 14 | 9:30-10:15am | 4 ses $59, $49 add’l child | AVCC | skip Feb 7 Abrakadoodle Instructor | YABLDC-W1 Little Doodler’s “I Love Art” Painting (parents and children ages 2-5) Paint with fish, decorate some mittens, make a funny frog with model magic and more! Sat | Feb 21-Mar 14 | 9:30-10:15am | 4 ses $59, $49 add’l child | AVCC Abrakadoodle Instructor | YABLD-W1 Big and Messy Art (parents and children ages 18 mo-6yrs) Explore the messier side of art in a big way! Enjoy sensory experiences and create enormous works of art by painting, sculpting and scribbling. Giggle your way to discovering a grander scale of art. Mon | Feb 2-23 | 9:30-10:15am | 4 ses | $59, $55 add’l child AVCC | Lara Olson | YKCBMA-W1 Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 4-6) Focus on passing, shooting and dribbling. Through fun, skill-based activities and games, learn the fundamentals of the sport. All participants receive a merit award. Sorry, no early bird discount. Sat | Feb 7-28 | 9:30-10:30am | 4 ses | $49 DR | Skyhawks Sports Academy Instructor | YSKBK1-W1 Sat | Feb 7-28 | 10:45-11:45am | 4 ses | $49 DR | Skyhawks Sports Academy Instructor | YSKBK1-W2 Introductory Little Ninjas (ages 3-5) Learn to pay attention, cooperate, follow instructions, show respect for yourself and others, and practice self-control and self-discipline. Discover basic martial arts skills, as well as stranger-danger and limited self-defense appropriate for this age group. T-shirt and a White Belt are included. Parents are encouraged to attend. One Day a Week Mon, Tue, Thu | Jan 22-29 | 5-5:30pm | 2 ses | $15 RMS | Phil Tobey | YTAEN1-W1 Mon, Tue, Thu | Feb 2-26 | 5-5:30pm | 4 ses | $49 RMS | skip Feb 12-16 | Phil Tobey | YTAEN1-W2 Amazing Tots (parents and children ages 20 mos-3 yrs) Discover sports that will get you moving. Enjoy physical challenges and organized activities that increase major motor development. Explore a variety of sports with your child. Thu | Jan 15-Feb 19 | 9:20-9:50am | 6 ses | $52 AVCC | Amazing Athletes Instructor | YAAAT-W1 Thu | Feb 26-Apr 2 | 9:20-9:50am | 6 ses | $52 AVCC | Amazing Athletes Instructor | YAAAT-W2 16like District 196 Community Ed on Facebook • follow District196CE on Twitter • visit www.district196.org/ce • call 651-423-7920 Plan ahead ... Introductory Little Ninjas (ages 3-5) Unlimited Mon, Tue, Thu | Feb 2-26 | 5-5:30pm | 10 ses | $59 RMS | skip Feb 12-16 | Phil Tobey | YTAEN-W2 Mon, Tue, Thu | Mar 2-31 | 5-5:30pm | 11 ses | $59 RMS | skip Mar 23-25 | Phil Tobey | YTAEN-W3 Hello Kitty Clay Creation (ages 3-6) Fri | Mar 13 | 9am-12pm | $33, $29 add’l child AVCC | Kidcreate Studio Instructor | KCHK-W1 Art Play (parents and children ages 18 mo-6 yrs) Mon | Mar 2-30 9:30-10:15am | 4 ses $59, $55 add’l child AVCC | skip Mar 23 Lara Olson | KCAP-W1 Learn to love to swim! Every child deserves a chance to learn to love the water. Learning to swim with District 196 Community Swim Lessons is the place to start! Our caring and dedicated instructors are trained by the American Red Cross to help your child enjoy developing swimming and water safety skills in our positive learning environment. Be Water-Smart safety topics are included in all classes including basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming and waterpark safety. For convenient dates, times and locations, visit www.district196.org/swim or call 952-431-8777. Amazing Athletes (ages 3-6) Engage in a developmental sports and fitness program and learn the basic fundamentals and mechanics of a variety of ball sports, including baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, football, soccer, golf, hockey and tennis. Build self-confidence, practice teamwork, and improve fine and large motor skills. Increase cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, handeye coordination and reaction time. Thu | Jan 15-Feb 19 | 10-10:45am | 6 ses | $59 AVCC | Amazing Athletes Instructor | YAA-W1 Thu | Feb 26-Apr 2 | 10-10:45am | 6 ses | $59 AVCC | Amazing Athletes Instructor | YAA-W2 Preschool Gymnastics (ages 3-5) Express creativity while learning the basics of gymnastics. Learn tumbling, balance, safety and combination skills. Work on the balance beam, wedge, tumbling mat, bars, spring board and mini tramp. Sorry, no early bird discount. Mon | Jan 26-Mar 16 | 10-10:45am | 8 ses | $89 CCC | Jason Passeri | YGYMNP-W1 Tues | Jan 27-Mar 17 | 10-10:45am | 8 ses | $89 CCC | Jason Passeri | YGYMNP-W2 Wed | Jan 28-Mar 18 | 10-10:45am | 8 ses | $89 CCC | Jason Passeri | YGYMNP-W3 Sat | Jan 24-Feb 28 | 12:15-1pm | 6 ses | $69 RHS | Jason Passeri | YGYMNP-W4 Mon | Jan 26-Mar 9 | 5:45-6:30pm | 7 ses | $79 RHS | Jason Passeri | YGYMNP-W5 Fri | Jan 30-Mar 6 | 5:45-6:30pm | 5 ses | $59 RHS | skip Feb 13 | Jason Passeri | YGYMNP-W6 Little Dancers Discover the fun of dance! Develop age-appropriate dance skills. New and returning students welcome! Returning students may re-enroll in their past class for continued learning. Family Dance (parents and children ages 1-4) Explore creative dance through movement, music and rhythm. It’s a great way to learn and play together. Wed | Feb 11-Mar 18 | 10:30-11:15am | 6 ses $49 adult-child pair, $25 add’l child | SSEFC | Paula Madsen | YPCFD-W1 Skippers (ages 3-4½) Combine movement and dance with motor skill development. Build coordination and skills by exploring rhythm, movement and dance. Mon | Feb 9-Mar 16 | 5-5:45pm | 6 ses | $69 | HL | Paula Madsen | YSKIP-W1 Wed | Feb 11-Mar 18 | 9:30-10:15am | 6 ses | $69 SSEFC | Paula Madsen | YSKIP-W2 Thu | Feb 12-Mar 19 | 9:30-10:15am | 6 ses | $69 SSEFC | Paula Madsen | YSKIP-W3 Leapers (ages 4½-6) Leapers develop muscles and coordination while learning basic skills in ballet, modern dance and gymnastics. Mon | Feb 9-Mar 16 | 6-6:45pm | 6 ses | $69 | HL | Paula Madsen | YLEAP-W1 Thu | Feb 12-Mar 19 | 10:30-11:15am | 6 ses | $69 SSEFC | Paula Madsen | YLEAP-W2 like District 196 Community Ed on Facebook • follow District196CE on Twitter • visit www.district196.org/ce • call 651-423-792017 more enrichment Locations AVCC Apple Valley Community Center 14603 Hayes Rd CCC Community of Christ Church 5990 134th St Ct Apple Valley DR Dakota Ridge School 4629 144th St W Apple Valley HL Highland Elementary 14001 Pilot Knob Rd Apple Valley RHS Rosemount High School 3335 142nd St W RMS Rosemount Middle School 3135 143rd St W SHMS Scott Highlands Middle School 14011 Pilot Knob Rd Apple Valley Music Together (parents and Free! ther children ages birth-5 yrs) e g o T Share the joy of making music! Infants, Musiconstration toddlers and preschoolers participate Dem ents and rs) at their own levels, sharing songs, (par birth-5 y playing instruments, learning rhymes ren Jan 14 W1 d l i h c and movement activities in a relaxed, ed | MTD W m|Y playful, non-performance-oriented -11a 14 5 1 : 10 | Jan TD-W2 d setting. Learn to sing in tune, keep a e W | YM beat and participate with confidence. Receive pm 5 7 1 5 6:1 | Jan an illustrated songbook filled with music-making Thu m-12pm a ideas and two new CDs, one for home and one 5 1 : 3 1 1 D-W for on the go. Register your child only; infants under YMT eight months attend free with paid sibling. Sorry, no early bird discount. 8 ses | $149 adult/child pair, $79 add’l child | AVCC | Music Together in the Valley Wed | Jan 21-Mar 11 | 10:15-11am | YMT-W1 Wed | Jan 21-Mar 11 | 11:15-12pm | YMT-W2 Wed | Jan 21-Mar 11 | 5:15-6pm | YMT-W3 Wed | Jan 21-Mar 11 | 6:15-7pm | YMT-W4 Thu | Jan 22-Mar 12 | 10:15-11am | YMT-W5 Thu | Jan 22-Mar 12 | 11:15am-12pm | YMT-W6 SSEFC South Suburban Evangelical Free Church 12600 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd Apple Valley Spring break learning fun for all your kids! Getting Artsy With My Doll (ages 4-9) Wed | Mar 25 9am-12pm $33, $29 add’l child | AVCC Kidcreate Studio Instructor | YKCGA-W1 How to Train Your Dragon Art (ages 4-9) Mon | Mar 23 | 9am-12pm | $33, $29 add’l child AVCC | Kidcreate Studio Instructor | YKCTD-W1 How to Draw a Horse (ages 4-9) Tue | Mar 24 | 9am-12pm | $33, $29 add’l child AVCC | Kidcreate Studio Instructor | YKCDH-W1 Star Wars R2D2 Art (ages 4-9) Thu | Mar 26 | 9am-12pm $33, $29 add’l child AVCC | Kidcreate Studio Instructor | YKCSW-W1 We Love Music Musical Safari (parents and children ages 18 mos-6yrs) Explore your love for music as you sing songs, dance, read books and do finger plays. Focus on a different winter theme each week. Tue | Feb 3-24 | 10-10:45am | 4 ses | $40 adult-child pair, $25 add’l child AVCC | Jennifer Ruth Ackland | YMSFF-W1 African Safari (ages 3½-6) Discover the wonders of Africa on an imaginary safari and explore the grasslands of the savannah. Camp beside a water hole and learn about the amazing animals that come to drink. In the early morning hours, watch elephants and giraffes. During the hot afternoon, see wild warthogs lay in the mud. When night approaches, keep your distance as the predators come to drink. Enjoy the fun and fascination of the African savannah. Wed | Jan 28-Feb 4 | 12:30-2pm | 2 ses | $29 AVCC | Science Explorers Instructor | YSEAS-W1 Wet and Wild Minnesota (ages 3½-6) Lakes, rivers, fish, trees and eagles are all a part of our wonderful state of Minnesota. Follow the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca through the wetlands, lakes and bluffs. Explore the plants and animals of these ecosystems and learn how they survive the summer heat and the long winters. Fi Wed | March 4-11 | 12:30-2pm | 2 ses | $29 grea nd more AVCC | Science Explorers Instructor | YSEWW-S1 t en activ richme nt ities yo www ur little o for .dist n rict1 es at 96.o rg/c e. 18like District 196 Community Ed on Facebook • follow District196CE on Twitter • visit www.district196.org/ce • call 651-423-7920 Valentine Party Saturday, February 14, 2015 • 9:30-11:30am Valley Middle School, 900 Garden View Drive, Apple Valley • Fun family entertainment for children 10 years and younger and their parents. • Make a valentine, design a necklace or create a coloring page. • Face painting and tattoos will be available. • Refreshments will be served. • Bring your new or gently used books for our annual Family School book drive. • $5 per child (max of $15 per family) Register online at www.district196.org/ecfe. For more information call 952-431-8343. Sponsored by the ECFS Advisory Council. Proceeds benefit the Foundation for ECFS. ECFE Playtimes Parents, come and play with your children. No preregistration needed! Especially for Babies: Birth through 12 months This is a time for babies and parents to play in our infant environment. Come and explore new toys, sing songs or enjoy other fun activities led by an ECFE teacher. There will also be time to meet other parents and their babies! Baby playtime is free. Tue | Nov 11-Dec 16 | 2-4pm | ECLC Tue | Jan 13-Mar 17 | 2-4pm | DVLC Family Playtimes: Birth through Prekindergarten Come and play at our house with your preschool children. Fun activities such as play dough, paints, sand, water, dress-up, music and stories will be available. Families are welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is reached. The fee is only $4 per child. Sorry, kindergarten children may not participate. No charge for babies through 12 months. Mon | Nov 10-Dec 15 | 5-7:30pm | ECLC Mon | Jan 12-Mar 16 | 5-7:30pm | DVLC | skip Jan 19; Feb 16 Fri | Nov 14-Dec 12 | 9-11:30am | RCLC | skip Nov 28 Fri | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 9-11:30am | DVLC | skip Feb 13; Mar 13 Sat | Nov 15-Dec 13 | 9-11:30am | ECLC | skip Nov 29 Sat | Jan 10-Mar 14 | 9-11:30am | DVLC | skip Jan 17; Feb 14 ECLC: Early Childhood Learning Center DVLC: Dakota Valley Learning Center RCLC: Rahncliff Learning Center 19 School District 196 5800 149th Street W. Apple Valley, MN 55124 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Rosemount, MN Permit No. 1 Jane K. Berenz, Superintendent Khia Brown, Director of Community Education School Board Rob Duchscher, Chairperson Jackie Magnuson, Vice Chairperson Gary Huusko, Clerk Art Coulson, Treasurer Joel Albright, Director Mike Roseen, Director Bob Schutte, Director District 196 does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or age. The School District Attorney, 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, 651-423-7883, has been designated to respond to inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, including inquiries under Title IX. Discover the value in ECFE Free Infant Classes Classes for parents with their babies ages birth through 12 months are free for School District 196 residents! See page 5 for detailed class information. Affordable Parent-Child Classes Parent-child class fees are based on family income, which is determined by a sliding fee scale. See pages 6 through 10 for detailed class information. Evening Classes Classes are available in the evening to accommodate busy family schedules. See page 6 for a list of evening classes. ECFE Is For All Families All School District 196 families are encouraged to attend, regardless of their ability to pay. No in-district resident will be turned away from participating in ECFE classes. Classes fill quickly. Your best chance to be placed in your first-choice class is to register for the lottery by December 9, 2014. www.district196.org/ecfe
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