Early Childhood Family Education

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Registration must be received by JANUARY 9th for the random draw!

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Early Childhood Family Education

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~VISION STATEMENT~ Early Childhood Family Education is an early path taken with your child to discover tools to raise confident, respon-sible, well-rounded children.

~MISSION STATEMENT~ District #200 Early Childhood programs will provide oppor-tunities for families and staff to listen, learn, teach and grow together.

u Listen ... to what families tell us. u Learn ... together about each child and parent’s

strengths and needs. u Teach ... responsibly with regard to current research,

best practices and individual needs. u Grow ... together to provide the best possible

community of support for families.

Three new members have volunteered to join the Early Learning Advisory Committee this year. Currently, this talented and generous group of parents are focusing their efforts on:• Assisting with a required Community Needs Assessment and reviewing development of new home visit guidelines.• Planning and implementing our 3rd annual Little Learner Scholarship fundraiser!• Reviewing and advising current program offerings and policies.

Early Learning Advisory Committee members are: Kari Kasel (Chairperson), Lara Bauer, Carrie Estensen, Lisa Hurley, Amy Kivi (Past Chairperson), Beth McKnight, Beth Meek, Angela Salzman, Brenda Stagno, and Jayme Varner.

Sincere thanks to this committee!The ELAC parents offer their time and talents to make our Early Childhood programs the best!

If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please contact Michelle at 651-480-7678.

ELAC Update! (Early Learning Advisory Committee)

District 200 Early Childhood Screening Information

All children ages 3-5 in Minnesota are required to attend a district screen-ing prior to attending Kindergarten (preferably between the ages of 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 years old.) Call 651-480-7678 for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:If you have questions or would like to sign up for a

developmental screening, please call Liz Snobeck at: (651) 480-7017

Thank You!United Way of Hastings provided a grant of $4000 to our Little Learner scholarship fund. This rant will be used solely to provide early learning scholar-ships to families who qualify for fee assistance.

FarewellDear Early Childhood Families,

I have experienced such joy and fulfillment working with early childhood families in the years that I have worked in this school district!

When I retire from this position at the end of the semester I will remember with great respect and gratitude …the many wonderful children, parents and colleagues who have enriched my life! And I am certain the Early Childhood Mission State-ment will continue to guide me through new challenges and endeavors to forever … listen, learn teach and grow.

Michelle Thompson, Coordinator

Early Childhood Family Education • Registration FormEntirE Family — rEquirEd inFormation

Parent(s) Name _________________________________________

Parent(s) Birthdate(s) ____________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________________

Home Phone ___________________________________________

Work Phone ____________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________

Please indicate children’s names for EACH class!

I am using Level A B C D to calculate fees. (circle one)

Registration & Materials Fee: Fee $_ _10.00__

uCLASS 1: ______________________________ Sec.#____________________ _____________

Child/ren attending: _______________________ Fee $ ___________

Child/ren attending: _______________________ Fee $ ___________

Sibling Care _______________________________ Fee $ ___________

Parent(s) Attending ________________________ Fee $ ___________

uCLASS 2: ______________________________ Sec.#____________________ _____________

Child/ren attending: _______________________ Fee $ ___________

Child/ren attending: _______________________ Fee $ ___________

Sibling Care _______________________________ Fee $ ___________

Parent(s) Attending ________________________ Fee $ ___________

uCLASS 3: ______________________________ Sec.#____________________ _____________

Child/ren attending: _______________________ Fee $ ___________

Child/ren attending: _______________________ Fee $ ___________

Sibling Care _______________________________ Fee $ ___________

Parent(s) Attending ________________________ Fee $ ___________

TOTAL: $_________________

~ Method of Payment ~_____ Cash (please send no cash through the mail)_____ Check or Money Order, payable and mail to:

Hastings Community EducationTilden Community Center, 310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033

_____ Payment Plan Option: If you are registering by mail and if your class fees total $100.00 or more, you may choose the following payment option: 2 equal payments for class and sibling care fees. Payment #1 due with registration. Payment #2 due March 1st_____ Credit Card: Visa or Mastercard accepted!

16-Digit Card Number Exp. Date

__________________________________ ____________Signature Date----------------------------------------------------------------We all need a helping hand once in awhile…Please consider helping families who qualify for partial fee assis-tance to attend our classes!o I would like to help another family by contributing $5.00 to the

“Little Learners Scholarship” fund. o “Round up” my tuition to help another family. (i.e. if your

tuition is $168, by rounding up to $170, you would be contrib-uting $2 to the “Little Learners Scholarship” fund.)

• If you do not qualify for the sliding fee, based on income, but have other circumstances affecting your family, please call to explore fee reduction options (i.e. temporary layoff, special factors). Some classes in this brochure are funded by fees only. In those cases, no sliding fee is indicated.

• If class or sibling care fees are a barrier for you to register in ECFE classes, please contact us!

(once per family/semester; nonrefundable; applies to specific classes only.)

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Please list all children(s) LEGAL names and data!

Child #1_____________________________________________ First Middle last

Birthdate ____________________________ Gender ___________

Ethnicity ___________________________________________________

Child #2_____________________________________________ First Middle last

Birthdate ____________________________ Gender ___________

Ethnicity ___________________________________________________

Child #3_____________________________________________ First Middle last

Birthdate ____________________________ Gender ___________

Ethnicity ___________________________________________________

Child #4_____________________________________________ First Middle last

Birthdate ____________________________ Gender ___________

Ethnicity ___________________________________________________

Office Use Only: Registration Date__________________

ECFE REGISTRATION OPTIONS!Please read carefully!

ECFE registrations will continue to be accepted and processed through the lottery system to ensure all families have an even opportunity to participate.1. Online: www.hastingscommunityed.com a. If you register online prior to January 9th, you will immediately be put on a wait list in our computer system. On the registration deadline

(August 8th) our computer system will automatically randomize families and place them in classes. b. When you register, you will have the opportunity to specify an alternative class in the event that your first choice is not available. c. When you register, you will have the opportunity to specify an income range.

2. By Mail: a. You may still register by mail, using the form included in the ECFE brochure, however you must have your registration in to our office prior to

the registration deadline (January 9th). b. Your choices will be entered in to the computer and will be processed along with all the online registrations on January 9th. (See 1a above.)

3. Unless otherwise stated, children must be the stated age by September 1, 2014. SIBLING CARE & CHILD CARE

a. Sibling care is available for many ECFE classes. Children must be at least 5 months old for sibling care. If sibling care is full for these classes, parents will need to find alternate care for siblings. You must register for sibling care in advance.

b. Siblings in the same age group are welcome to attend classes. An additional 1/2 cost will be added to the class fee. c. Infants ages 5 months and under will be considered “lap babies” and will accompany parents to parent discussion area.

4. CLASS CANCELLATION: If classes are cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified and your money will be refunded. In the event that a class must be cancelled, because of weather conditions or other circumstances, you will be issued a coupon which may be used toward another Early Childhood Family Education class. If cancelling out of a class, please notify the Community Education office prior to class. When requesting to cancel out of a class, there is a $5 processing fee for cancellations made by the registrant. No refunds after class start date. (Separate policy for field trips; please see individual field trip descriptions.)

5. For program information or questions about fee scale, please call: Community Education at 651-480-7670 or Michelle Thompson, ECFE Coordinator at ecfe@hastings.k12.mn.us or 651-480-7678.

6. Non-district residents will be accepted on a space available basis only, one (1) week following the registration day, January 16th.

FEES: Class fees listed are full fees. A Sliding Fee Scale is listed based on family income. If you qualify for a reduced fee, please indicate the amount on your registration form and send a check for the reduced amount.

ECFE 2014-15 Sliding Fee ScaleA $10 non-refundable registration and materials fee must accompany your registration for “core classes” which are

identified in class descriptions. Registration/materials fee is required for classes indicated; sorry, no sliding fee.This registration fee is a one-time charge, per semester, per family and will be refunded if your enrollment is not drawn in the

random selection process. If registering only for special events, this fee does not apply. Level Annual Income Per Class Period A $70,000 + $8.00 B $40,000 - $69,999 $6.00 C $20,000 - $39,999 $4.00 D Up to $19,999 $3.00

SIBLING CARE Flat Rate for All Participants

$10/Family Per Class for a Full Semester$5/Family for a Partial Semester

$3/Family for a scheduled, one-time class• Fees listed with class descriptions in this brochure are based on Level A. If you qualify by income for another

level, please use this example to calculate the cost of your class. • If a class meets weekly for 10 weeks, (see class description for number of times a class meets), the cost of

the class at Level B = $60.• At Level D = $30. Add $10 registration fee + $10 for sibling care = $50

Grand Total Example: $10 Registration/Materials Fee $160 (Class cost at Level A for 20 weeks) $10 If needed for sibling care $180 Grand Total

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Parent & Child Daytime ClassesThese classes held at T i lden Community Center, 310 River Street, Hast ings.

NO PARENT/CHILD CLASSES FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 6, 16-20, APRIL 2, 3, AND MAY 25th.

Baby Talk! Infants birth - 12 months & parents D. F , P EI’m a new parent...now what? Join other families to visit and play. Time to discover... Your baby’s amazing abilities. Growth and development in the first year. Playtime activities to help your baby learn Helpful ways to interact, comfort and encourage your baby .

Reliable websites for information about children.Parents and children do not separate for this class.SEC. 580203C: 9-10 am FEE: $48Fridays, Feb 6-Mar 27 Room #168-SproutsS C A ; $5/F 6 SessionsSEC. 580203D: 9-10 am FEE: $64Fridays, Apr 10-May 29 Room #168-SproutsS C A ; $5/F 8 Sessions

Wonderful 1’s & 2’s(Ages 1-2 years by 9/1/14)

*Materials fee applies A T D F , ECFE P E

Great for older ones and younger twos. Playful learning experiences to choose from. Time to talk with other parents about a variety of parenting topics. Parents and children separate gradually in this class. Enjoy a morning with your toddler! SEC. 5805D: 9:00-10:30 am FEE: $136Tuesdays, Feb 3-June 2 Room #168-SproutsL S C A ; $10/F 17 SessionsSEC. 5805E: 9:00-10:30 am FEE: $136Wednesdays, Feb 4-June 3 Room #168-SproutsL S C A ; $10/F 17 SessionsSEC. 5805F: 10:30 am-12:00 pm FEE: $112Fridays, Feb 6-May 29 Room #168-SproutsL S C A ; $10/F 14 Sessions

Busy Bodies! D F ,Children ages 18 mos - 3 yrs & parents ECFE P EToddlers are busy...which means so are parents! Join other families to play and learn together. Time to discover... Active play using the climber, balls, tunnels and more. Sensory activities that invite discovery and exploration.

Short structured activities that invite you and your toddler to be part of the action!

Stories and songs that toddlers will LOVE to hear again and again at home.

SEC. 580213B: 10:45 am-12 pm FEE: $128Thursdays, Feb 5-June 4 Room #168-SproutsS C A ; $5/F 16 Sessions

Together with 2’s & 3’s(Ages 2-3 years by 9/1/14) *Materials fee applies A T D F , ECFE P EBetween 2 and 3 your child will gain many skills and abilities, one is a greater control of their physical movement. This child enjoys: Playful learning experiences to choose from. Talk with other parents about other parenting topics. Parents and children will separate gradually in class.

SEC. 5802D: 8:45-10:15 am FEE: $120Mon, Feb 2-June 1 Room #167-FlowersL S C A ; $10/F 15 SessionsSEC. 5802E: 10:45 am-12:15 pm FEE: $136Wed, Feb 4-June 3 Room #167-FlowersL S C A ; $10/F 17 SessionsSEC. 5802F: 9:00-10:30 am FEE: $128Thursdays, Feb 5-June 4 Room #167-FlowersL S C A ; $10/F 16 Sessions

Parent & Child Daytime ClassesHastings ECFE & Pleasant Hill Library

FREE Storytime!ECFE and library staff

are partnering for this series

of library events.

Storytime for BabiesInstructors, Barbara Simmons and Anna TlouganFor children newborn to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Stories, songs, bounces, and playtime make this storytime perfect. Join us and find ways to make early literacy a part of every day!Location: Pleasant Hill Library 10:45-11:30 amMondays: January 5, 12, February 2, 9, March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, May 4, 11, and 18.Registration at the door!

Adventure Series for Preschoolers!Instructors, Barbara Simmons and Anna TlouganFor children 3-5 years and their parents/caregivers. Join us and enjoy great sto-ries and rhymes, art exploration and circle time with songs and games! Location: Pleasant Hill Library, on Fridays from 11 am-12:15 pms February 13th - R is for Reads March 27th - S is for Springs May 8th - T is for Train

Must register for this event by calling 651-438-0200.

Parent & Preschool Pathways(Ages 3-5 years by 9/1/14) *Materials fee applies Anna Tlougan & Debbie Fleming, ECFE Parent EducatorA nice transition into traditional preschool! s Class meets 2 days; Tuesdays you and your child attend

together; Thursdays, children attend on their own. s Promote self-help skills, early literacy, arts, science and math. s Children learn to participate more independently. s Parents participate in discussion each week. SEC. 5807B: 10:45 am-12:15 pm FEE: $264Tues & Thurs, Feb 3-June 4 Room #167-FlowersSibling Care Available on Tuesday 33 Sessions Only; $10/Family

Threeples! Anna Tlougan and Debbie FlemingJust for parents and their children who must have turned 3 by Jan. 1, 2015!

Many parents have been wishing for an ECFE class that is designed for those children who turn 3 in the fall. So, here it is…an early step toward school success and a transition to attending pre-school “on their own”! Parents are required to attend with their child the following dates: February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6 and June 3rd. Children will: • Learn/practice self-help and school readiness skills in the classroom • Experience hands-on success and an “I can do it” attitude • Enjoy participating in group activities for an increasing length of

time (stay in circle, listen and respond to group directions, join in singing etc.)

Parents will learn: • About balancing structured and unstructured play and learning • Which readiness skills are developmentally appropriate for

3 year olds • That children need extra time to think, respond and do things

for herself/himself • To support and encourage children’s independent problem-

solvingSEC. 580246B: 1:00-2:30 pm FEE: $136Wed, Feb 4-June 3 Room #167-Flowers 17 Sessions

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Parent and Child Evening OptionsThese classes held at T i lden Community Center, 310 River Street, Hast ings.

NO PARENT/CHILD CLASSES FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 6, 16-20, APRIL 2, 3, AND MAY 25th.

Infant Massageor...“getting in touch” with someone new.(Ages 4 weeks-7 months) M. Thompson, IAIM Certified InstructorParents provide critical sensory experiences by cuddling, cradling, rock-ing, talking and providing interesting things for baby to see. Another way to provide sensory input is through baby massage.

s Learn a new way to comfort your baby. s Learn to read your baby’s communication cues. s Get more ZZZ’s...infant massage has been shown to correlate

with more regulated sleep patterns in babies! s A great class for dads to attend...connect and be involved right

from the start.

SEC. 58011C: 6:00-7:00 pm FEE: $32Thursdays, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Room #169-LeafSibling Care Available; $5/Family 4 Sessions

The first year of life is filled with lots of questions, wonderful discoveries and “first” experiences. Prepare yourself for a playful and exciting time! Come learn about

your amazing child, play, explore our activities and meet other families!

For daytime parent & baby class, see page 6.

Evening Parent *Materials fee applies & Toddler Activity Nights (Children ages 18 months to 3 years old by 9-1-14 and their parents) Anna TlouganJoin other families to play and learn together.

s Time to move around and explore motor and sensory activities. s Music and rhymes. s Stories, songs, and finger plays...the parachute, too! s Messy stuff like painting and pasting...and best of all, we clean up

the mess!SEC. 58008C: 6:00-7:15 pm FEE: $120Mondays, Feb 2-June 1 Room #167-FlowersLimited Sibling Care Available; $5/Family 15 Sessions

New Baby at Your Home?We want to welcome

your little one to School District 200!

Please contact us to schedule a free “Welcome Baby Visit” and a free gift for families with babies birth to 4 months old. Call Michelle Thompson, ECFE Coor-dinator, at 651-480-7678 or email her at micthompson@hastings.k12.mn.us

Interested in a preschool parent-child yoga class? Help your child learn to relax and calm with yoga poses, deep breathing and self-awareness activities. Please contact Michelle at 651-480-7678 or ecfe@hastings.k12.mn.us

FamilyActivity Nights *Materials fee applies (Children ages birth to 5 years old and their parents) Debbie FlemingPlaytime is learning time! Come and meet other families with preschool age children. Activities will include all areas of development with an emphasis on early literacy and language. s Play and learn with other families s Participate in age appropriate learning centers s Sensory and art activities s Active play when the gym is available!

SEC. 580229D: 6:00-7:30 pm FEE: $136Tuesdays, Feb 3-June 2 Room #167 & #168-FlowersNo Sibling Care 17 Sessions

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Parent & Child Evening ClassesEvening Preschool Explorations(Ages 3-5 years old by 9/01/14) M B

This 14-session class is for preschool age children who are ready to be in class with other children “on their own”! Explore a variety of seasonal themes. Literacy, Math, Science, Social and Motor skills will be emphasized. Parents will drop children off and return for a short gathering time at the end of the class. Sorry, no sliding fee for this class. (Min. of 12 children; Max. of 20)

Register for this class NOW! Call 651-480-7670.

SEC. 580244C: 6:00-7:30 pm FEE: $140/childMon, Jan 5-Apr 27 14 Sessions Room #165-Garden

Below is just a sample of what children will be doing!• In January, we will learn about the season of winter, make “snowman

soup”, and we may build our own snow sculptures outdoors at Tilden depending on weather and snow conditions! Please come dressed to play outdoors on January 12 and 26th.

• February themes will include Groundhog’s Day, special valentines, learning to eat a new way ... with chopsticks! Please bring valentine cards/treats to exchange on February 9th.

• During March, we will explore the wonders of the ocean, make our own “sand” to eat, and go “surfin’ “ to the music of the Beach Boys! Please dress in beach attire on March 30th.

• In April, we will study bunnies and chicks, learn how to help protect the environment around us, and play a game of a tee-ball wtih our parents on April 27th. Parents, please plan to stay at class on April 27th for a “ball of fun”!

Nurturing Nature PlayTips for ParentsMany parents and other adults see the value of restoring nature-based play to children’s lives. It starts with getting kids into a patch of real nature where they are free to roam. The adult’s role is to be a gentle facilitator who unobtrusively watches over the play, without directing it. Let the chil-dren lead; give them the freedom to follow their own interests, discoveries, and delights as they explore nature.1. Travel down memory lane — Use your own good memories of nature

play to guide the experiences you’d like today’s children to enjoy. 2. Talk it up! — Be an advocate for nature play. Talk it up with friends,

teachers, parent organizations — anyone who can influence children’s lives and might join in efforts to restore nature play. And ask about folks’ own memories of childhood play; it’s a great conversation starter!

3. Plan on no plan — Get the kids to a rich natural area and let them decide what to do, where to explore, and how to play.

4. Trust in nature — It’s a fun kinda place that doesn’t need fancy play equipment or adult instructors! And don’t give up if you hear, “I’m bored.” Be patient, and kids will start exploring on their own.

5. Embrace flex time — Let the kids’ discoveries and active engagement determine the schedule. Watch their play, not your watch.

6. Small is beautiful — Nature play works great with very young children and they only need small bits of nature! Even crawling babies can delight in the smells and textures of a little herb garden.

7. All kids come in wash and dry — So what if it’s messy? Dress your child in play-friendly clothes. Keep old plastic bags handy to protect car seats from wet kids.

8. Wash, rinse, repeat — Frequent nature play is what best builds kids’ lasting bonds with the natural world. Make nature a favorite friend for them to play with, time and time again!

Bonus tip: No naturalist needed! You don’t need to be a nature expert. If your child finds something they’re interested in, use books or the internet to foster the learning process.

Adapted from Green Hearts Institute for Nature in ChildhoodBringing Children and Nature Back Together - www.greenheartsinc.org

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7th Annual Hastings Area Preschool 2015-16 FairThis event is FREE

and open to the public.Sponsored by MOMS Club® Hastings.

For more information, contact momsclubhastingsmn@gmail.com

Please put “Preschool Fair” in the subject line.

Monday, January 26, 20156:30-8:00 pm

This event will be hosted at Tilden Community Center,

310 River Street, Hastings, MN.

Many area preschools will be there to:• Answer questions• Provide informational materials• Showcase their programs

Special Focus Options for Parents & ChildrenThese classes held at T i lden Community Center, 310 River Street, Hast ings.

NO PARENT/CHILD CLASSES FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 6, 16-20, APRIL 2, 3, AND MAY 25th.

The MOMS Club® of Hastings

The MOMS Club of Hastings® is one of the local chapters in Minnesota. It was founded in February 1999. We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today. We provide a variety of activi-ties for you and your child(ren) and support from other moms in the community. While we mainly focus on providing support for stay-at-home moms, we recognize that in today’s world there are varied levels of working mothers that need daytime support. For more information, check out our website at www.momsclubhast-ings.weebly.com, email us at momsclubhastingsmn.gmail.com or join us at one of our monthly meetings held every 4th Wednesday at 9:30 am at United Methodist Church, 615 W. 15th St., Hastings.

Let’s Go to the Gym!For children 2½ - 5 years and their parents

Are you looking for a way to use of some energy with active playtime? We found just the right spot for your family! We have reserved the gym space on (some) Fridays during February, March and April. This space is large enough so children can run and jump...work on large muscle motor skills and get rid of the wiggles! We will bring balls and the parachute, plus a few other surprises to get us all moving. So, find your sneakers and dress comfortably...you’re in for some active fun!

Tilden Community Center Gym • 11 am - 12 pm$1/person or $5/family at the door each time you attend

FRIDAYS, JAN 16, 30, FEB 13, 27Maximum attendance: 25 children “First there ~ first in!”

Sign in and pay at the door. Correct change, please. Sorry, no sliding fee for this event.

Michelle Bump, Instructor

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Enrichment Classes for Tots!See the Community Education full catalog mailed to your home the week of Decem-ber 29th for complete course descriptions. They are NOT a part of the ECFE random draw. Call 651-480-7670 for registration information.

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• Cheer America (ages 4-5 yrs)

• Young Americans (ages 3-5 yrs) “Little Dragons Self-Defense”

• Swim Lessons (ages 3-10 yrs)

• Learn to Ice Skate (ages 3+ yrs)

• Horse Exploratory (ages 4-10 yrs)

2015 Hastings Reads!

What if everyone read the same book and then joined all those readers in talking about it? (Library of Congress). Hastings Reads is a community-wide reading program that seeks to encourage reading and discussion of books and the ways in which they can help us understand the lives and experiences of ourselves and others. Everyone is invited to read the books and participate in the events. Let’s start reading and talking today!

Theme = Journeys: Riding the Orphan Trains• Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, for teens and adults

• Rodzina by Karen Cushman, for middle grades• Train to Somewhere by Eve Bunting, for elementary grades

A sampler of events coming ... watch for more information at www.sites.google.com/site/mnhastingsreads/

a Feb 5 = Movie about the orphan newsboys in New York at Hastings MIddle School at 6:30 pm - open to the public

a Feb 7 = Kick-off event, Pleasant Hill Library @ 1-2:30 pm. Renee Wendinger, President of Orphan Train Riders of New York

a Feb 11 = Popcorn and a movie about the orphan newsobys in New York” @ the Tilden Community Center @ 1 pm.

a Feb 13 = “R” is for Read, ECFE event at Pleasant Hill Library @ 11 am-12:15 pm

a Feb 20 = Family Event at the YMCA @ 6-7:30 pm

a Feb 24 = Author Visit, Christina Baker Kline, Hastings Middle School Auditorium @ 6:30 pm for the public

a Feb 25 = “Finding your Family History at the National Archives” at Pleasant Hill Library, 2-3 pm

a Mar 2 = Discussion for teens in Hastings High School Library

Children’s Theatre CompanyFor children ages 3-5 years AND their Parents.

“PETER PAN”A musical based on the play by Sir J. M. Barrie;

Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh; Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap; Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green;

Additional Music by Jule Styne; Originally Directed, Choreographed, Adapted by Jerome

Robbins and Directed by Peter Rothstein.

Fly to the second star to the right and straight on ‘till morn-ing — but keep an eye out for lost boys, vicious pirates and one ravenous crocodile. Our first production of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, Peter Pan, has more

than a sprinkling of Tinker Bell’s fairy dust to max its magic, with unforget-table songs including the timeless “I Won’t Grow Up.” You’ll be hooked from the first moment, so soar with us and be ready to clap your hands and BELIEVE.

Wednesday, April 29thSec. 580247A Children $17, Adults $17; sorry, no sliding fee

Registration Deadline: March 1st!***MUST CALL TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP!

~ Transportation to the Theatre ~Parents and children, ages 3-5 years old (state law requires that

children must be at least 3 to ride the bus).Bus will leave Westview Center at 8:45 am and will return at

approximately 1:15 pm. (Please park on the North side of the park-ing lot, just across from Wells Fargo Bank). Seating is dependent on the time we arrive at the theatre,

so you must be on time! You may want to bring a bag lunch (peanut-free, please) to eat on

the way home.

Things to Do...Places to Go with ECFE~ Registration required for all activities (unless indicated.) ~

Friday Fun & Field Trips!

M B , IChildren ages 3-5 years old and their parents

$80 per parent and child; each add’l child is $40 (Sec. #580241B)

Registration for this is open NOW! Call 651-480-7670 to register.Let’s find out what is happening on Fridays! This series of 5 field trips will take you and your preschooler mostly to spots that are close to home. Sometimes we will go by bus and other times we will have families meet us at the location we will explore.

FRIDAYS: Please check each description below for dates, time and location. Most times we will finish by 1:00 pm.

Bluff Country YogaFriday, January 9 11 am-12 pmParents should bring a yoga mat and a small mat or rug for your child to use. Children should bring a stuffed animal or doll, as well. Learn ways to focus, connect and relax together with your child.

Meet at Tilden Community Center, 310 River St, Hastings.

Pleasant Hill LibraryFriday, February 6 11 am-12 pmTour the library and listen to a story. Sign up for a library card (a parent must be the person accompanying the child who will be

getting the library card.) Meet at Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 S Frontage Rd, Hastings.

Hastings YMCAFriday, March 27 11 am-12 pmExperience an obstacle course, create a fun art project and

participate in a fitness class all in one action-packed hour! Adults and chil-dren...please wear tennis shoes! Meet at Hastings Area YMCA, 85 Pleasant Drive, Hastings.

Lookout Ridge Friday, April 10 11 am-1 pmIn a secure environment is a state-of-the-art indoor

playground located on the lower level of Central Park. A themed, life-like design and sound effects accompany slides, forests, a tree house, and even a cave. Children also can safely venture to the top of the tree house, cross over to the gigantic fall tree, and race down a 30-foot superslide! Meet at Westview Center, parking lot area (across from Wells Fargo

Bank), 1355 So Frontage Rd, Hastings.

Schoolhouse Scoop & Spring Lake Park Friday, May 8 11 am-1 pmCreate a sundae at then hop on the bus to Spring Lake Park

Reserve to explore the majestic trees and beautiful river views. Have some energetic fun on the climber, too! The bus will bring us back to School House Scoop. Meet at School House Scoop, 919 Vermillion St, Hastings.

Every Child Ready to Read! Presented by Barbara Simmons, Dakota County Librarian and District #200 ECFE parent Educator, Debbie FlemingFor parents, grandparents, and caregivers and their children ages birth-6 years old. 5 early literacy practices will be presented along with interactive activities

that parents and caregivers can use to help children learn more about the world, acquire new vocabulary and develop other early literacy skills that lead to success in school!

Children will have fun learning about words, sounds, and letters through games, songs and activities.

Each session will focus on different skills...you’ll want to attend both! Messy stuff like painting and pasting...and best of all, we clean up the mess!

SEC. 580248A: Fun with Science and Math at the Library! 6:30-7:30 pm Thursday, February 12th Pleasant Hill Library

SEC. 580248B: Fun with Words at the Library! 11:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, April 18th Pleasant Hill Library

While FREE, please register by calling the library at 651-438-0200.11

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Hastings Community EducationPRESCHOOL/SCHOOL READINESS REGISTRATION FORM 2015-16

PAYMENT METHODS______ Cash

______ Check or Money Order

______ Credit Card: Visa or Mastercard #____________________________

Exp. Date_____________

Make checks payable and mail to: Hastings Community Education

Tilden Community Center310 River Street, Hastings

651-480-7670

Child Attending _____________________________________________ First Middle last

Child’s: Birthdate ____________ Maleo Femaleo Ethnicity_______

Parent Name ________________________ Birthdate_______________

Address ___________________________________________________

Phone: (H)______________________ (W) ________________________

Email address _______________________________________________

Preschool Section (please circle one): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

A Registration & Material’s Fee of $40 must accompany your child’s registration. (Refundable if your child is not drawn in the random draw.)

My child has been thru Early Childhood Screening: Yeso Noo

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

This is how it works... Register by mail or online www.hastingscommunityed.com

To avoid disappointment, please read registration procedures carefully.

n Please check the required birth date for classes. Children must be the stated age by September 1, 2015.

n Partial fee assistance is available. For information about income guidelines, please call us at 651-480-7678 or email ecfe@hastings.k12.mn.us

n Confirmations will be sent by email approximately 3 weeks after the registration deadline. 1. If your registration is drawn, you

will receive a Preschool Health Care Summary by email or US mail to be filled out and signed by your health care provider.

2. Current immunization records are required.

n Once registered, tuition for classes is due the first of each month,

September through May. n If classes are cancelled due to

insufficient enrollment, you will be notified and your money will be refunded, minus a $5 handling fee.

n If your registration is not drawn, you will be notified. Your name will go on our Wait List for a first available class for which your child is eligible and your registration fee will be refunded.

n Registrations are processed by random draw on April 9th.

n A registration and material’s fee of $40 must accompany registration. 1. If your registration is drawn, this

is non-refundable. 2. If your registration is not drawn,

this fee will be returned. n Mail or drop off this completed

registration form prior to April 9th to Community Education, Tilden Community Center, 310 River Street.

n Registrations received after April 10th will be added on a space- available basis.

n Non-district registrations will be accepted one week following the registration deadline on a space-available basis.

2015-2016 School Year Preschool/School Readiness

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Michelle Thompson, Preschool Coordinator 651-480-7678

A non-refundable $40 registration and material fee

will be required at time of registration for each enrollment.

Monthly payments for each class are due the 1st of each month

(September - May).

Section 1 $40/monthOne morning per week (Friday) Sept 11-May 27th 9:00-10:30 amFor children 3 to 4 years old by Sept 1 of 2015.-------------------------------------------------------------Section 2 $95/monthTwo mornings per week (Tuesday/Thursday) Sept 15-May 26th 9:00-11:30 amFor children 3 to 5 years old by Sept 1 of 2015.-------------------------------------------------------------Section 3 $95/monthTwo afternoons per week (Tuesday/Thursday) Sept 15-May 26th 12:30-3:00 pmFor children 3 to 5 years old by Sept 1 of 2015.-------------------------------------------------------------Section 4 $125/monthThree mornings per week (Mon/Wed/Fri) Sept 14-May 27th 9:00-11:30 amFor children 4 to 5 years old by Sept 1 of 2014.-------------------------------------------------------------Section 5 $130/monthThree afternoons per week (Mon/Wed/Fri) Sept 14-May 27th 12:30-3:00 pmFor children 4 to 5 years old by Sept 1 of 2015.-------------------------------------------------------------Section 6 $95/monthTwo afternoons per week (Monday/Wednesday) Sept 14-May 25th 12:30-3:00 pmFor children 3 to 5 years old by Sept 1 of 2015.-------------------------------------------------------------Section 7 $85/monthTwo afternoons per week (Tuesday/Thursday) Sept 15-May 26th 1:00-3:00 pmFor children 3 to 5 years old by Sept 1 of 2015.

Registrationis due at the Community

Education office prior to

Thursday, April 9th.

School Readiness...School Readiness in District 200 provides opportunities to participate in

child development programs that help children enter school with the skills needed for suc-cess. Parent participation is an important part of our program. Opportunities may include: • Information and referrals to services that may be helpful to your family. • Parent/child events and parent workshops to help support your important task of

parenting. • Preschool classes for children that could benefit, but may not otherwise have the

opportunity due to obstacles (such as tuition fees or transportation issues).

For more information, or answers to your questions, please contact us at:651-480-7678 or ecfe@hastings.k12.mn.us

The Hastings Community Education Preschool Programs provide a variety of experiences that contribute to the growth and development of the preschool child and serve as a foundation for later school experi-ences. These programs recognize that:

l Each child is a unique individual and develops at his or her own rate.

l Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers.

l Play is a child’s work and is seen as a productive avenue for learning.

l A group experience fosters indepen-dence, builds self-confidence, and devel-ops self-identity outside of the child’s role in his or her family.

l Early literacy skills are the basis of success in reading.

Activity and experience involving “hands on”

participation is the basis for our preschool curriculum.

Class Size: Maximum class size is 20 students. Adult to student ratio is 1 to 10.

Staff: Our state department of edu-cation licensed teachers and experienced classroom aides meet or exceed state require-ments for this type of program.

Curriculum: Research-based and cen-tered on cognition, language, social-emotional and physical development.

All Community Education Preschool classes include children with identified special needs as well as typically developing chil-dren.

These classes conducted at the Tilden Center, 310 River Street.

Preschool/School Readiness Class Options2015-2016

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“What can I do NOW”…to help prepare my child for kindergarten?

1. Make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date and that you have a current copy of this information.

2. Be sure that your child has completed early childhood screening. (If your child attended screening in District #200, we have that record.) If your child attended screening in another district, please request a copy of the screening results where it was

completed and submit it to our school district when you register. If your child has not been through early childhood screening, please contact Liz Snobeck at 651-480-7017 or

lizsnobeck@hastings.k12.mn.us to make an appointment as soon as possible.

3. You will need a copy of your child’s birth certificate when registration opens in January.

4. Consider early childhood educational opportunities! There are a variety of School Readiness/Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education classes, field trips and

events designed to focus on development and appropriate developmental skills. Kindergarten Here We Come is a class designed especially for parents and entering Kindergarten students on

April 13 - May 4th. Check these classes out at http://hastingscommunityed.com/Early_Childhood.html or email us at

ecfe@hastings.k12.mn.us or call us at 651-480-7678.

Going to Kindergarten Fall 2015?

In-person registration at each building!

Tuesday, January 13th & Thursday, January 15th7:30 AM - 6 PM, stop in anytime to drop off registrations and ask questions!

Find registration forms online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us

See attendance areas at: www.hastings.k12.mn.us/Elementary_Boundaries.htm.

John F. Kennedy Elementary (1175 Tyler Street)Diane Smith, Principal (651) 480-7221

Christa McAuliffe Elementary (1601 W. 12th Street)Matt Esterby, Principal (651) 480-7390

Pinecrest Elementary (975 W. 12th Street)Paul Bakker, Principal (651) 480-7280

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Let’s Ride the Bus Safely!For children entering Kindergarten

in September 2014 AND their Parents.Riding the bus to school is an important milestone! Join us to learn the “rules of riding the bus safely” while taking a ride with your child. You will have a chance to learn and practice: Waiting for the bus safely Being a safe rider (We will ride to each elementary school site so chil-

dren can see their school from the bus. Schools will not be open for this event) Boarding the bus and sitting safely Getting off the bus properly Getting back on the bus for a ride back to the bus garage. (If the weather is nice and there is enough time, children will be able to

play at one of the school stops for a short while.)

Bus personnel will not have information specific to your child’s route that day. If you need that type of information you will need to contact the bus company at another time.

Thursday evening, August 20th6:30-8:00 pm Sec. 580236A

Meet at the Hastings Bus Company, 425 31st Street East, Hastings$10.00/parent& child; sorry, no siblings for this event.

District 200 Early Childhood

Screening InformationAll children ages 3-5 in Minnesota are required to attend a district screening prior to attending Kindergarten (preferably between the ages of 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 years old.) Call 651-480-7678 for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:If you have questions or would like to sign up for a

developmental screening, please call Liz Snobeck at: (651) 480-7017

Ready for Kindergarten?Kindergarten, Here We Come!Especially for parents and their children who will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2014!Research confirms that parent involvement is a key factor in a child’s success in school. Come and find out how important the year before kindergarten can be while finding new ways to encourage learning and independence!

Each session will include:1. Your child will participate in school readi-

ness activities.2. A parent educator will meet with parents

to provide information, handouts and will facilitate discussion on topics related to your child’s development and school readiness.

3. Parents and children will gather to learn together, too!

Independence & Responsibilities...around the home... what can be expected? Why is this important for Kindergarten? Learn how to encourage cooperation, sharing and respectful behavior.

ABC’s & Literacy...ways to encourage emergent reading everyday! Letter names and letter sounds will be focused on. Print awareness, dialogic reading, rhyming and phonological awareness…what do these things mean and why are they important? You can use many, many things other than books to encourage your child to read!)

1, 2, 3’s & More! Math is fun and useful everyday! Learn about patterns, shapes, counting, quan-tity, volume, graphs and more!

Emergent Writing...what if my child is putting their letters all over the page? Her letters are upside down…is that a problem? What should I expect and where do I start to help my child learn to write? Learn different ways to encourage written communica-tion. Talk with a kindergarten teacher this evening!

SEC. 580201A: Mondays, April 13-May 4 6-7:30 pm

Debbie Fleming, Parent Educator 4 Ses. - $40/familyErin Lee, Early Childhood EducatorMeet at McAuliffe Elementary. Room to be announced.

* Limited sibling care available at $5/child; must indicate on registration form!

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONHastings School District 200Tilden Community Center310 River StreetHastings, Minnesota 55033

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PAIDPermit No 121Hastings, MN

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Early Childhood ProgramsBackyard Picnic!

Thursday, June 4thSec. 580237A 5:30-7:00 pm (rain or shine!)

Tilden Community Center FREE, but registration is required by May 28th.

Please call Community Education at 651-480-7670 or sign up with your child’s teacher!

We will provide hot dogs and cookies to celebrate!Please bring your own juice, soda, etc.

City of Hastings Party Wagongames & activitiesh�e�g�g

Time to connect with families and celebrate the end of a great year!