Early Childhood Education 2014-2015 Catalog

1 Early Childhood Education 2014-2015 Catalog 23 B A C Community Education

1 General Information High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses. Table of Contents General Information... 1-2 Early Child Family Education... 3-8 Preschool & Community Resources... 9-10 Early Childhood Screening & Early Childhood Special Education... 11 Learning Ventures Child Care... 12 Registration Information... 13-14 Fall Carnival & Open House... 15 A Great Beginning for Learners Early childhood is a very special time! It opens the door to lifelong learning because every child is born ready to learn. Positive interactions with caring adults can give young children the confidence they need to explore their surroundings and take delight in their day-to-day discoveries. Children learn best when they are actively involved with materials and with peers and other adults. Spring Lake Park School s Early Childhood programs provide families with the quality education that children and parents deserve. Children are the number one priority and all Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Preschool, and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classes are taught by licensed teachers with at least a four-year college degree. We are proud of our facilities with age-appropriate classrooms that are safe for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Please read through this brochure to learn more about the wonderful opportunities Early Childhood offers for our youngest scholars and for families to learn and grow together. We hope to meet your family this year! *Please note the use of the word parent is used throughout this brochure, but is not inclusive to the traditional parents of the child. We encourage other caretakers to participate in classes with the child and understand that everyone has different circumstances. Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900

Absolutely LOVE ECFE class. Amazing! This is the place that keeps me sane.. General Information 2 Is your child registered? Please make sure that your baby, toddler, or preschooler is registered on the Spring Lake Park School District census. Our school district is experiencing significant growth and an up-to-date census can affect school funding. If your child is registered, it will ensure that you will receive this brochure and other early childhood mailings, you will be notified of Early Childhood Screenings, and the elementary school in your area will be expecting your child when it s time for kindergarten. If you have moved to, or within, Spring Lake Park School District, changed your phone number, or had a new baby, you will need to update the census. Just call 763-600-5018 to register on the census. Your time and support are greatly appreciated! Early Childhood Advisory Council We need you! Want to get involved? Parent input is essential to the success of our programs and the Early Childhood Advisory Council is a highly valued resource. This group of interested ECFE & Preschool parents helps to plan and coordinate special events and fundraisers. They also help with program evaluation and early childhood advocacy. New this year at each meeting Early Childhood staff will be sharing information on topics of interest to the parents. In 2014-15, the Early Childhood Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM. Scheduled dates are September 16, November 18, January 20, March 17 and May 19. FREE childcare is available for all meetings. New members are always welcome! Joining the Advisory Council is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and support early learning in Spring Lake Park School District. You will also make new connections with other families. We hope to see you at a meeting soon. Every Moment with Your Child is Precious We provide your child with a safe, secure, happy environment that lays a powerful groundwork for a lifetime of learning. We believe that all children are talented and capable. We are excited to provide the perfect balance of learn and play, tailored to your child s needs. Our program pairs experienced, licensed teachers with parents to work together to help young learners reach their potential. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

3 Early Childhood Family Education Welcome to Early Childhood Family Education! Recognizing that parents are a child s first and most significant teachers, ECFE offers a variety of classes and resources for parents and children birth through kindergarten age to attend together. ECFE helps build strong, healthy families and sets the stage for parent involvement in their children s academic success from kindergarten through grade 12. Classes are designed to help guide parents through their child s stages of development, and ECFE classes offer a variety of services and activities to families to build positive parent-child relationships. ECFE operates on a sliding fee scale; no resident of Spring Lake Park School District will be turned away for inability to pay listed fees. The ECFE class experience is as easy as 1, 2, 3...! 1. Together Time: Families are free to explore the classroom filled with learning activities (planned by a licensed early childhood teacher) and enjoy art, free play, songs, and stories together. 2. Parent s Time: Adults join together with a licensed family educator to share ideas and concerns, discuss the challenges of being a parent, and feel encouraged by the support of other parents. 3. Children s Time: Children remain with at least two staff to learn, play and have snack together while the parents are in discussion. Two Semesters of Classes in 2014-15 NEW - Most ECFE classes will be held in the Early Childhood Family Center at Spring Lake Park High School. The address is 7925 Able St. NE. Please park in the lot on Able St. and use door #28. Semester 1 - Fall Session September 8, 2014 - January 16, 2015 Registration begins Tuesday August 5, 2014 at 8:30 AM Semester 2 - Winter/Spring Session January 26, 2015 - May 15, 2015 New registrations begin Tuesday January 13, 2014 at 8:30 AM Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900 40 EC FE ECFE is 40! Watch for details about a special ECFE Birthday Celebration in October! *Minnesota law requires that all children be immunized before entering school. Up-to-date immunizations must be submitted to ECFE for your child to attend classes or sibling care. Forms will be available on the first day of school from the teacher. Spring Lake Park Schools ECFE is funded by state aid, local levy, and parent fees. Parent fees cover only a small fraction of program costs.

Early Childhood Family Education 4 My 2 year-old loves ECFE so much that he actually cheers when we drive up to the building. Home Visit Program A program for parents of young children and it comes right to your door! Home visits are available without a fee to families with children, ages birth to kindergarten, who are unable to attend ECFE classes. We ll provide ideas for fun, age-appropriate activities for your children as well as discuss your questions about children, family, and parenting. For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 763-600-5900. Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Here is the perfect opportunity to come out with your infant to a clean, baby-friendly environment and meet other new moms and dads and talk about life with baby, play with your little one and sing new songs together. We will even provide the fruit, rolls and coffee for some great morning conversation! ECFE helps to provide all parents with the tools, information and support they need as they embark on their parenting journey. You will leave this event with a sturdy tote bag, a children s book and valuable parenting information, including many community resources. Come make some new friends and find out what Spring Lake Park School District has to offer your growing family! These gatherings are FREE and open to any babies ten months and younger living in Spring Lake Park School District. Child care will also be provided for older siblings. Please register online at: www. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC, or you may call 763-600-5900. Saturday, October 11 10:00-11:30 AM EC1-WOW1 Saturday, January 31 10:00-11:30 AM EC2-WOW2 Saturday, April 25 10:00-11:30 AM EC2-WOW3 All WOW gatherings will be held in room C-167 at the NEW Early Childhood Family Center, 7925 Able St. NE, Spring Lake Park. (Note: You may also receive your free baby bag by attending the Open House at our new site on Thursday, September 4 from 5:00-6:30 PM) SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

5 Early Childhood Family Education 2014-2015 ECFE CLASS SCHEDULE ECFE classes provide families a time to learn and play together and are limited to 10-14 children, based on the age of children enrolled. In order to give more families a chance to attend ECFE, you may enroll each child in only one 14/15- week morning class per semester. Most ECFE classes will be held in the Early Childhood Family Center at Spring Lake Park High School. The address is 7925 Able St. NE. Please park in the lot on Able St. and use door #28. ECFE classes will NOT meet Oct 13-17, Nov 25-28, Dec 1, Dec 22-Jan 2, Jan 19-23, Feb 16, Mar 9-13, and Apr 3. (Please note: ECFE will meet on the following non-student days: 2/12, 2/13, 3/6, 3/16, 5/1. We will offer FREE sibling care on those days.) Most ECFE classes use a sliding fee scale; see page 14 for class fee information. There are two types of classes: Separating Classes (orange) where the parents and the child will have time together as well as apart, and Non-Separating Classes and playgroups (blue) where the parents and child stay together during the entire class. Separating Classes Terrific Tykes (Birthdate: 9/1/12 8/31/13) One-year-olds are growing and changing by leaps and bounds. They are beginning to assert themselves as independent, but still want to be near their parents. Spend special time in a classroom set up for you and your child. Talk with other parents and a parent educator about topics of common interest. Adults will separate only when children are comfortable. Sibling care is available. Wednesdays, 9:30 11:15 AM room C - 167 September 10 January 14 EC1 TTW January 28 May 13 EC2 TTW Master Movers (Birthdate: 9/1/11 8/31/13) They re off and running and getting into everything! This class focuses on new ways to interact with your 1 & 2-year olds, fun activities and new sensory and social experiences. Adult discussion will cover issues encountered in this stage of growing skills and independence. Sibling care is available. Thursdays, 9:30 11:15 AM R room C - 167 September 11 January 15 EC1 MMH January 29 May 14 EC2 MMH Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900 Eager Explorers (Birthdate: 9/1/11-8/31/12) Temper tantrums, demanding and full of energy these are common traits of terrific twos. Your 2-year old is testing you and his/her world. Explore and find out why this is a positive stage in your child s development. Come and enjoy parent/child activities and share your experiences with other adults and a family educator. Sibling care is available. Wednesdays, 9:45 11:30 AM room C - 170 September 10 January 14 EC1 EEW January 28 May 13 EC2 EEW

Early Childhood Family Education 6 Attending early childhood classes has helped our children make friends, socialize more and get a good start on their education, all at the same time. Mixed Ages (Birth 5 years) Come with one or all of your children who are not yet in kindergarten and enjoy our child-friendly classroom together. A variety of learning activities will be planned based on the children s ages. Adults will separate for discussion with a family educator while the children continue to play. NO sibling care is available. Mondays, 9:45 11:30 AM R room C - 170 September 8 January 12 EC1 MAM January 26 May 11 EC2 MAM Tuesdays, 9:30 11:15 AM R room C - 167 September 9 January 13 EC1 MAT January 27 May 12 EC2 MAT Fridays, 9:30 11:15 AM R room C - 170 September 12 January 16 EC1 MAF January 30 May 15 EC2 MAF Steppin Up (For children born before 1/1/12) Come join this class if your child isn t quite ready for regular preschool or has a Fall 2011 birthday. This class, with both parent-child time and parent discussion time, will begin the school year as a typical ECFE class on Tuesday mornings. Starting in January, an additional day of class (children only) will be added on Thursdays. Monthly tuition is prorated for the entire school year. Sibling care is available on Tuesdays for $18 per month. Class: EC1-SUT Tuesdays 9:30 11:30 AM September 9 May 12 Room C - 170 (Parent & Child attend together) Thursdays 9:30 11:30 AM January 8 May 14 Room C - 170 (Children only) Household Income Steppin Up Tuition up to $19,999... $23 per month $20,000-$44,999... $45 per month $45,000 +... $60 per month Two Free ECFE Classes for Qualifying Families (parent & child attend class together) NEW! (for families with a child ages 3-5 years) Help get your children ready for kindergarten by attending this early evening class together. Each week class will start off with a free meal. Then children and parents will explore the classroom and do various learning activities together. After circle time, parents will go to a nearby room to discuss and learn about various parenting topics. Younger siblings are welcome in this class also. All families must be eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and/or speak a language other than English in the home. Eligible families can enroll at any time, if there is space available. Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 PM R room C - 170 Beginning on September 11 EC1-GUH English Learners (for parents with a child ages birth-5 years) Explore the classroom together, read books, create art, and more! Improve your English skills with other parents through conversation, reading, and computer work. Topics will include how children learn, discipline, nutrition, and language development. This Englishimmersion class will help prepare your children for kindergarten. All adults MUST be able to speak some English. No sibling care is available. Please call 763-600-5900 to find out about the availability of free transportation to and from class. Class fee: FREE Tuesdays, 12:30 2:00 PM room C - 170 September 9-January 13 EC1-ELT January 27-May 12 EC2-ELT SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

7 Early Childhood Family Education I feel that I am a much better and more patient parent because of attending ECFE. Thanks so much! Non-Separating Playgroups Incredible Infants (Birth 12 months) Babies bring big changes to every family. Along with many challenges, the first year is full of thrilling and magical moments. This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down, enjoy your little one and learn some fun games and songs together. Share your experiences and questions with other parents and a family educator in a supportive atmosphere. Moms AND dads are welcome in this fun drop-in class. NO registration is necessary. Come once, twice or every week! $3 per child per week (or $40 per semester), payable in the EC office. Sibling care is available for an additional $37 per semester if you register for the class AND sibling care online. Drop-in sibling care is NOT available. Fridays, 9:30 10:30 AM Room C - 170 September 12 January 16 EC1 IIF January 30 May 15 EC2 IIF Toddler Togetherness (10 20 months) For parents of young toddlers who have advanced beyond the infants class but do not choose the separation in our traditional ECFE classes. This class is filled with thrills, spills and boundless energy. Children and parents stay in the same classroom for fun, ageappropriate activities and parent discussion. This is also a drop-in class; NO registration is necessary. $3 per child per week (or $40 per semester), payable in the EC office. Sibling care is available for an additional $37 per semester if you register for the class AND sibling care online. Drop-in sibling care is NOT available. Fridays, 10:45 11:45 AM Room C - 170 September 12 January 16 EC1 TTF January 30 May 15 EC2 TTF Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900 Playgroup Punchcards Purchase a punchcard from the Early Childhood office at Woodcrest for visits to any of the drop-in ECFE playgroups throughout the school year. These non-separating classes include Incredible Infants, Toddler Togetherness, and the three Family Fun Times. Cards do not expire. $30 = 10 individual or 6 family visits $15 = 5 individual or 3 family visits Family Fun Time (Birth 5 years) Looking for a place to spend some special time with your child(ren) before or after naps? Join in the fun as parents and children participate in playful learning activities and circle time together. Adults remain with their children the entire class time. Registration is NOT necessary. Punchcards are available in the EC office for $30. NO sibling care is available. $3 per child, $5 per family per week, payable in the EC office. Tuesdays, 11:30 12:30 PM Room C - 167 September 9 January 13 EC1 FFT January 27 May 13 EC2 FFT Thursdays, 9:45-11:00 AM Woodcrest, Room 312 September 11 January 15 EC1 FFWC January 29 May 14 EC2 FFWC Thursdays, 2:00 3:15 PM Room C - 167 September 11 January 15 EC1 FFH January 29 May 14 (no class 2/12, 4/16) EC2 FFH

Early Childhood Family Education 8 The Early Childhood program has been so important to our family it has given us a sense of community. We love Preschool and ECFE! Evening & Saturday Classes Imagine That (2 5 years) Imagination allows children to practice real-life skills, and encourages vocabulary and creative thinking. For 75 uninterrupted minutes, parents and children will participate together in creative learning activities. Be sure your child wears play clothes because some projects will be messy. Registration is required; use the Evening sliding fee scale. NO sibling care is available. Monday evenings, 6:15 7:30 PM Room C - 170 September 8 January 12 EC1-ITM January 26 May 11 EC2-ITM Little Learners (Birth 24 months) Having a new baby or toddler is exciting and challenging! Come to the new EC Family Center to have fun with your little one and meet with other parents to talk about topics of common interest. A licensed family educator will facilitate the informal discussion time. Adults stay with their child(ren) the entire class time. NEW- To possibly save you a trip home after work, a dinner room at school will be open each week from 5:30-6:00 PM. Bring your own food. Registration is required for each 10 week session; $40 per child per session. NO sibling care is available. Tuesday evenings, 6:00 7:00 PM Room C - 167 September 17 December 9 (no class 11/4) EC1-LLT February 24 May 5 EC2-LLT NEW - Super Saturdays (birth-5 years) Saturdays are a great day to spend some family time together! This separating class will be the same as our other Mixed Ages classes. There will be time to play with your child/ren and time to talk with other moms and dads. This class is offered in two 12-week sessions. NO sibling care is available. Saturday mornings, 10:00-11:30 AM Room C - 170 September 20 January 17 EC1-SSS (no class 10/18, 11/22, 11/29 and 12/20) January 31 May 16 EC2-SSS (no class 2/21, 3/14, 4/4 and 4/11) Sibling Care (Ages 3 months kindergarten) Sibling care is available during all age-specific ECFE classes for siblings, three months-kindergarten age, of children enrolled in classes. Infants under 3 months old are welcome to attend class with the parent. Babies older than 3 months are NOT allowed in age-specific classes; please use Sibling Care or make other arrangements for childcare. Sibling Care registration MUST be made at time of class registration. Space is very limited it may fill before the regular class does. If Sibling Care is full, we will notify you and give you the option of remaining in the ECFE class without Sibling Care. For each 14/15 week session (Fall or Winter/Spring), the Sibling Care fee is $68 for one child or $123 for 2 children. Each semester of Infants or Toddlers, the Sibling Care fee is $37 per child. The Sibling Care fee for the Tuesday Steppin Up class is $18 per month. Use the following class numbers for Sibling Care registration: Class Semester 1 Semester 2 Mon. Parent Child Preschool EC1 SCP EC2 SCP Tues. Steppin Up EC1 SCT EC2 SCT Wed. Eager Explorers EC1 SCW1 EC2 SCW1 Terrific Tykes EC1 SCW2 EC2 SCW2 Thurs. Master Movers EC1 SCH EC2 SCH Fri. Incredible Infants EC1 SCF1 EC2 SCF2 Toddler Togetherness EC1 SCF2 EC2 SCF2 SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

9 Preschool In preschool, our child has learned a lot about the alphabet, sounds, words, nature, health, and many other important and age-appropriate topics. Thanks! Welcome to Preschool! The goal of Preschool is to ensure that children enter school with the skills and behaviors necessary to be successful in future learning. Preschool is a place where young children can meet and interact, feel safe away from their parents, learn and have fun! Curriculum Structured yet flexible instructional plans let the licensed teachers adapt activities to their children s needs. Weekly activities include: Oral Language and Vocabulary Listening Comprehension Phonological Awareness Read Aloud Social Emotional Development Dramatic Play Alphabet Instruction Writing Math and Science Parent participation is a part of the Preschool Program. Research has shown that early childhood programs involving parents and children working together are more effective than programs that only focus on the child. All preschool classes provide inclusion for children with special needs. Early Childhood Special Education staff are assigned to each preschool classroom. Registration 2014-15 Preschool registration began in February 2014, but some classes still have openings. Visit SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool to fill out an online registration form for each child you are registering. Once you complete the online application you will be put on a Wait List until the office has verified that your account is in good standing. Once accepted, you will receive an email confirmation of your enrollment. Your credit card will not be charged until your child is enrolled in a class. Please call 763-600-5900 for current class openings, more information, or any questions. Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900 Preschool Class Choices September 8, 2014 - May 22, 2015 Woodcrest Early Childhood Center 880 Osborne Road, Fridley Preschool (Drop off) Children attend independently 2, 3 or 4 days per week. Classes, which offer many opportunities for parent involvement, are available at Woodcrest Early Childhood Center. The following classes still have openings. More classes are offered, but are full at this time. You may still register for these classes and will be put on a wait list until an opening occurs. 4-year-old Preschool (Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2014) M/W/F, 9:20-11:50 AM. M/W, 1:00-3:30 PM T/TH, 1:00-3:30 PM 3-year-old Preschool (Children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2014) M/W, 1:00-3:30 PM T/TH, 1:00-3:30 PM Parent-Child Preschool (Children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2014) Children come with a parent on Mondays and independently on Wednesdays. Sibling care is available on parent day. M/W, 9:20-11:50 AM Class Fees: (9 months/year) 2 day classes: $114 monthly 3 day classes: $148 monthly *Sliding fee scale available

Preschool & Community Resources 10 My son loves Preschool! He wishes he could go every day. Spanish Dual Immersion Preschool Preescolar de Inmersion en Dos Lenguas For both English and Spanish speaking children. Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2014. This unique program offers dual immersion classes providing many benefits for both English and Spanish-speaking students. Children have a great capacity for second language comprehension at this age. Children in this class will become comfortable hearing the second language spoken and will begin to understand phrases and directions. For English-speaking students, there is a strong academic and experiential exposure to a second language. For Spanish-speaking students, dual immersion supports native language retention as well as English acquisition to support school readiness. Teaching the preschool curriculum in English and in Spanish, allows both groups of students to learn their critical preschool skills in their native language. Nuestro Programa único de Inmersión al Español ofrece clases de inmersión en dos lenguas proveyendo muchos beneficios para estudiantes que hablan Inglés y estudiantes que hablan Español. Los niños tienen una gran capacidad de comprensión de una segunda lengua a esta edad. Los estudiantes en esta clase se sentirán cómodos al escuchar la segunda lengua y entenderán frases e instrucciones. Para los estudiantes que hablan Inglés habrá una fuerte exposición académica y experimental de la segunda lengua. Para los estudiantes que hablan Español, la inmersión en dos lenguas apoyará la retención del idioma natal, así como la adquisición del Inglés para apoyar su preparación para la escuela. La enseñanza del plan de estudios preescolares en Español y en Inglés, permite a ambos grupos de estudiantes aprender habilidades preescolares en su idioma natal. There are still openings available, please contact the Early Childhood Office for availability at 763-600-5900. Visit www.springlakeparkschools.com/ps for more information about our two way immersion program. The Spring Lake Park Schools Preschool Program has received the highest possible rating - four out of four stars - from Parent Aware, an organization which measures best practices identified by research that help children succeed. To achieve the four-star rating, Spring Lake Park Preschool Program had to meet the criteria of providing extra, in-depth training for staff; a devotion to strong, caring relationships with each child; research-based curriculum and ongoing assessment of children s progress, adoption of the latest approaches to keeping children s learning on track; a commitment to daily activities and routines that help children learn; and a focus on children s health and safety. Coming Spring 2015! Registration for Summer 2015 and 2015-2016 Preschool classes. Watch the website for details. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool

11 Early Childhood Screening **Minnesota law requires that all children between ages 3-1/2 and 5 years must have a health and developmental screening before being allowed to attend kindergarten. Spring Lake Park Schools offers this service at NO COST** Early Childhood Screening For Children Ages 3-5 It s positive, easy and free! Is your child 3 years old? Then it s time for screening! Spring Lake Park Schools Early Childhood Screening is a check on how your child is growing and developing. We screen children ages 3-5 years. Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance into kindergarten. At your child screening a trained professional will check your child s: -Vision & Hearing -Height & Weight -Thinking, Language & Communication Skills -Social & Emotional Development -Fine & Gross Motor Skills -Immunizations & Health History 2014-15 Early Childhood Screening Dates and Times: Tuesday August 5 Tuesday October 14 Saturday November 22 Tuesday November 25 Wednesday January 21 Thursday January 22 Friday February 20 Saturday February 21 Friday April 10 Saturday April 11 Tuesday May 19 1:00 PM-3:30 PM 8:30 PM-3:00 PM 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 1:00 PM-3:30 PM 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 1:00 PM-3:30 PM 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 3 SCREEN at All Early Childhood Screening appointments will be at the Early Childhood Family Center, located at 7925 Able St. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Appointments: Go to SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC or call 763-600-5900. Early Childhood Special Education Are You Concerned About Your Child s Development? The Minnesota Department of Education helps ensure that all Minnesota families with infants, toddlers, and preschool children experiencing delays or disabilities have access to early intervention services close to home when they need them. Spring Lake Park School s ECSE program works to identify children who may need extra developmental support and also provides support to parents concerning their child s development. Children must undergo evaluations to determine if they meet eligibility criteria. If your child is under age three, please contact Help Me Grow at 1-866-693-GROW (4769) or at www.mnparentsknow.info If your child is 3-5 years old, call Maggie at 763-600-5900 and leave a message for ECSE. Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900

Learning Ventures Child Care 12 Spring Lake Park School s Learning Ventures program provides high quality child-care services that will grow with your child from preschool through 8th grade. Learning Ventures Child Care Spring Lake Park Schools - Community Education child care programs provide high quality services that will grow with your child from preschool through grade eight. Please call the Community Education office at 763-600-5050 for details and registration information or learn more online at www. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ce. Discovery Days Discovery Days is open every day of school, and most non-school days as well. Full-time or part-time, open 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, for children three years of age by September 1st of the current school year. Housed at the Early Childhood Family Center, 7925 Able St. NE, Spring Lake Park. Only $185 per week for full-time care. Preschool (ages 3-4, NEW 3-year-old programming) Play is a child s work! Children are playful by nature. Their earliest experiences exploring with their senses lead them to play and to learn. When they learn and play with joy, then it s a positive experience. Pre-Kindergarten (pre-k students) It s Kindergarten Prep! We collaborate with our Learn & Play Preschool staff to integrate the same curriculum throughout our full-day program, working with students to foster kindergarten readiness. Before and After School (grades K-8) Activities are designed to enhance the cognitive, physical and creative development of our students and to provide time for hobbies and friends in a safe, supportive environment. Full-time or part-time, open 6:30 AM to 6 PM. School Release Days (grades K-8) Learning Ventures Child Care programs are open on most days when there is no school. Your child has extra time for hobbies and friends in a safe, supportive environment. Registration Registration dates and times vary for each program. For more information on a specific program and registration materials please visit www. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/childcare or call our Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education office at 763-600-5050. Parent Feedback My daughter loves going. In fact she is disappointed when I pick her up early. It s a wonderful feeling knowing your children are being safely taken care of and are happy. Ease of having school-connected care is the best part. Cost is affordable also. Thanks for doing a great job. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/childcare

13 ECFE Registration Information I trust the staff with my most precious possessions my children. How To Register Registration for semester 1 ECFE classes will open on Tuesday, August 5 at 8:30 AM. Registration for semester 2 ECFE classes opens on Tuesday, January 13 at 8:30 AM. ECFE classes are open to all families with children from birth to pre-kindergarten 5 year olds. Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must participate with their young child(ren). Due to funding guidelines, children in kindergarten are not eligible to attend ECFE classes. You may enroll each child in only one 14/15 week morning class per semester. To keep classes safe and comfortable for participants, we do limit the number of families in each class. You may ask to be put on a waiting list if the class you need is full. Class openings do occasionally become available. ECFE welcomes ALL families, including adults and children with disabilities; all school buildings are handicap accessible. If special accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time you register. All information is confidential. Payment Information Our goal is to provide affordable, quality programming for all Spring Lake Park School District families. Class fees will be based on your total family income; see scale below. Payment for class and sibling care must accompany registration. No Spring Lake Park School District resident will be turned away because of an inability to pay the listed fees. Class fees may be reduced or waived. All payments will be confidential. Class Refund/Cancellation Policy Before the session begins, a full refund is issued for cancellations (minus a $5 processing fee). Refund after attending first class is 50%. No refund will be given after the second week of class. Class fees will not be refunded for classes canceled due to weather or staff professional days. There are no refunds issued due to family illness/ sick days. ECFE reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Full refunds will be given. You will not be called to confirm registration, but we will notify you if a class is canceled, full, or if you have been enrolled in your alternate choice. Early Childhood Center 763-600-5900

ECFE Registration Information 14 Save time - Register online! SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC Registering for an ECFE class is easy as A, B, C...! A. Complete a registration form B. Submit your registration online, in person, or by mail. C. Registration completed! Assume that you have gotten in to your first choice of class, unless you are notified differently. If you paid by credit card online, your card will be charged as soon as your child is enrolled. Troubles registering or have questions? Feel free to call the Early Childhood Office at 763-600-5900. Fees for 2013-14 ECFE Separating Classes per 14/15 week session Gross Annual Household Income Daytime 1 child Daytime 2 or more children Evening 1 child Evening 2 or more children Up to $19,999 $ 36 $ 43 $ 23 $ 28 $20,000-$29,999 $ 64 $ 90 $ 42 $ 60 $30,000-$49,999 $ 91 $116 $ 61 $ 77 $50,000-$69,999 $117 $157 $ 78 $ 104 $70,000-$89,999 $149 $190 $ 99 $ 125 $90,000 + $171 $222 $ 112 $ 147 Sibling Care (set fee) $ 68 $123 N/A N/A *Spring Lake Park Schools ECFE is funded by state aid, local levy, and parent fees. Parent fees cover only a small fraction of program costs. Use your GROSS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME to determine the suggested fee for each class. Include the fee amount in the space provided. Fill out the form completely and include payment for class and sibling care. Sorry, no registrations will be processed without the fee. Questions? Please call Maggie at 763-600-5900. SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

Independent School District 16 Spring Lake Park Schools ECFE / CE 1415 81st Avenue NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Twin Cities, MN Permit 1174 Where Learning and Growing Never Stop! Postmaster: Time-sensitive materials inside FALL CARNIVAL Family fun designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their parents. Bring your children for some seasonal fun and games. Costumes are optional. Thursday, October 30, 6:30-8:00 PM Woodcrest Elementary Gym Suggested donation is $2 per child or maximum $5 per family (at the door). Babies under 12 months and parents FREE! Sponsored by the Early Childhood Advisory Council. ECFE Open House Thursday, September 4, 5:00-6:30 PM Early Childhood Family Center 7925 Able Street NE, Spring Lake Park Over the summer, ECFE packed up and moved to the new Early Childhood Family Center at 7925 Able St. NE. We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come and visit our new location and meet new and returning staff. Moving