Hopkins Early Childhood Winter/Spring 2016 Catalog

Hopkins Early Childhood Programs

Winter/Spring 2016 Early Childhood

ECFE Lottery registrations must be in by December 14

Make Childhood Shine!

Hopkins Early Childhood Programs Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) & Hopkins Preschools Winter/Spring 2016 • www.HopkinsSchools.org/Early • 952-988-5000 Building a great place to live

Hopkins Community Education: Early Childhood Programs

Welcome to our Early Childhood Programs If you are looking for fun, engaging activities for your family this winter and spring, take a peek inside and discover several new offerings that will delight you and your family, along with a number of events brought back by popular demand.

Music, movement, and dance are themes for many of our new classes. We are excited to bring you the renowned MacPhail Center for Music. They will be offering two events — a musical event for your whole family on February 27 (p. 9) and a four-week series, Musical Babies, in the spring (p. 7). Discover new lullabies, songs, and chants along with wiggling and bouncing games that will engage and delight your baby. And, movement and music don’t stop with your infants! Try our new engaging Dance Together series (p. 7) or our Kids Zumba class (p. 7). The weather may be cold and blustery outside, but you are guaranteed an energizing experience with these activities.

Come and join our fun, playful, and educational activities. We look forward to interacting with you!

Christine Fehst, Ph.D., Early Childhood & Parent Education Programs Coordinator

ECFE Classes, p. 4 • Preschool Options, p. 14 • Resources & Fun, p. 18

Welcome New Babies!

Hopkins Early Childhood Programs welcomes your new baby and congratulates you on your expanded family. Share your good news with us and receive your complimentary Welcome Packet! Please call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org

ECFE Overview

Early Childhood Family Education

About ECFE classes Our trusted Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program offers affordable, high quality classes that support you and your young children. A typical class meets once a week and includes: Parent-Child Activity. Time for you and your child to enjoy a classroom filled with developmentally appropriate play and learning activities. You’ll take home new ideas for things you can do together.

Parent Discussion. You’ll meet with other parents and a licensed parent educator to share support, experiences, and information about child development and parenting techniques.

Children’s Activity Time. While you are in Parent Discussion (in separating classes), children learn and play with licensed early childhood teachers. Children practice social skills and will enjoy music, art, stories, and physical activities.

And there’s more — join us for Special Topics workshops and fun family events (pages 8-9), and many other exciting activities (page 19 and back cover)! Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also available for participants.

Our Mission. The mission of Early Childhood Family Education is to strengthen families and support the ability of all parents in providing the best possible environment for healthy growth and development of their children.

Our Staff. Our experienced ECFE teaching staff is dedicated to parents and children. Teachers hold a degree and state license in Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, or both.

We look forward to being a trusted resource for learning, connections, and support for your family. We have classes for you and your child from birth to five years old. Sign up for classes at any time! *Note, the word “parent” in this publication refers to adult caregivers responsible for the child.

Questions about our classes or programs?

ECFE Overview

Early Childhood Family Education

How do I chose the right ECFE class?

With so many options, there is something to fit your needs. Aside from our family events and Special Topics classes, all of our affordable ECFE classes meet once a week for 6 to 14 weeks. There are day and evening options, and most classes have sibling care. Our classes fall into three categories: non-separating, gradual separating, or separating. Read the descriptions below and then check out our classes on pages 4-9. To determine class fee, see the fee scale on page 11. If you still aren’t sure, please call parent educator, Kathryn Moore at 952-988-5046.

About non-separating classes: You and your child stay together in the classroom for the entire duration of the class, engaging with them in enriching learning and play activities. A licensed parent educator will lead parent conversations on important topics such as child growth and development, transitioning to parenthood, and how children learn and play. Your child has a chance to play during this supportive group discussion.

About gradual separating classes: In the beginning of gradual separating classes, you and your child meet in the same room. Parents will move to a separate room gradually as the class progresses. Separate parent meetings begin with short meeting times, and are gradually lengthened.

About separating classes: You and your child explore activities together for about 30 minutes. This provides an opportunity to learn new ideas, games, songs, and activities that can be used at home. Then, parents meet in a separate classroom with a licensed parent educator for conversations related to child development and parenting.

Parents share ideas, information, and experiences with one another, gaining knowledge, new connections, and support. Meanwhile, your child will participate in age-appropriate activities with a licensed early childhood teacher and a teaching assistant. Children are provided enriching early learning experiences which encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Sibling Care is available, if needed, on a sliding-scale basis for children for most classes. Siblings from three months through kindergarten who are not involved in class are eligible. Starting at 3 months of age, siblings may go to sibling care. Babies who are not yet mobile are welcome to come to class with parents. Sibling care cost is half of the class fee. Sign up for it on your registration form, page 12.

Immunization Law. All students in the state of Minnesota must have immunizations up-to-date and schools must have a child’s immunization record when the child starts school.

Dates to note: Winter/Spring daytime and evening classes begin the week of January 18, 2016, and end on April 29, 2016 unless otherwise noted. ECFE classes will not be in session the following dates: • January 18, Martin Luther King Day • February 15, Presidents’ Day • March 21-25, Spring Break Call the Weather Hotline at 952-988-4019 for weather-related class and activity cancellations. Visit the District website, www.HopkinsSchools.org, for more weather-related information.

ECFE Locations The Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education program holds classes at two locations: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Avenue South Hopkins, MN 55343 Phone: 952-988-5000 Fax: 952-988-5037 School-Year Hours: M-Fr • 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Meadowbrook Elementary School campus Look for the Early Childhood Programs building facing Glenwood Ave. This is the most eastern building on the campus.

Enter Door AA on the backside of building.

5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone: 952-988-5000

Please give parent educator, Kathryn, a call at 952-988-5046, or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org.

Meadowbrook Elementary campus

Registration for Winter/Spring 2016 ECFE lottery classes must be received by Monday, December 14 at noon.

Early Childhood Programs

Please see page 10 for lottery registration information.

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ECFE Classes

La Leche League Breastfeeding Information & Support

Early Childhood Family Education

You & Your Infant

New, expectant, and experienced mothers gather to share joys, concerns, and challenges about

How is my baby’s brain developing?

Is she eating enough?

When will he begin to sit up, roll over, crawl, talk?

What about the transition to solid foods?

How can I get him to sleep!?

The questions never end during this amazing time of your baby’s development! Our licensed parent educators have the knowledge and experience to field all of your important questions.

Meet once a week and connect with other parents and their infants to get your questions answered by our licensed parent educators. This is the perfect way to meet other parents, learn from others, engage with your child, and discover what is right for you and your family when it comes to all those big questions.

Sign up for one or both!

Perfect for moms on maternity leave (dads are welcome!), sections #107 and #108 are short, 7-week sessions — sign up for one or both.

Daytime (sibling care is available): Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Jan 19-April 26

7-15 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm • Jan 20-Mar 2

0-11 months-old • non-separate • Mbk. 135

#107-DWMA • Fee: B

Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm • Mar 9-April 27

0-11 months-old • non-separate • Mbk. 135

#107-DWMB • Fee: B

Fridays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Jan 22-Mar 4

0-11 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#108-DWA • Fee: B

Fridays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Mar 11-Apr 29

0-11 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#108-DWB • Fee B

#106-DW • Fee: A

Evening (sibling care is not available): Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm • Jan 26-Apr 19

0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#109-EW • Fee: A

Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 pm • Jan 28-Apr 21

4-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#103-EW • Fee: A

breastfeeding and strategies for success. A free class — moms may come just once or as often as they like! La Leche League leaders are trained and accredited by La Leche League International. Babies and children are welcome.

Please visit La Leche League of Minnesota & the Dakotas — www.lllofmndas.org — for more information.

Daytime (sibling care is not available — babies and children are welcome): Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 am • December 17, January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21

Harley 34

Drop-in any of the dates, no registration needed • Free

Evening (sibling care is not available — babies and children are welcome): Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm • December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12

Harley 9

Drop-in any of the dates, no registration needed • Free

You & Your 1-2 Year Old How can I get her to eat good-for-her foods?

Is his play appropriate?

Why won’t she share with others?

He’s waking up too early — how can I get more sleep?

Meet and connect once a week with other parents and their toddlers to get YOUR questions answered by our licensed parent educator in these ongoing ECFE classes. This is the perfect way to meet other parents, learn from others, and discover what is right for you and your family with the guidance of a parent educator and research-based information. Enjoy playing to learn with your toddler as you sing songs, read books, get your fingers into art, and more!

Daytime (sibling care is available):

This Summer!

You & Your Infant or Toddler

16-27 months-old • separating • Harley 36

Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30 am • Jan 19-Apr 26

16-27 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am • Jan 20-Apr 27

16-27 months-old • separating • Mbk. 135

Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 am • Jan 20-Apr 27

16-27 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#205-DW • Fee: A

Fridays, 9:00-10:30 am • Jan 22-Apr 29

16-27 months-old • separating • Harley 36

#206-DW • Fee: A

NEW! Fridays, 9:00-10:30 am • Jan 22-Apr 29

12-23 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#212-DW • Fee: A

Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm • Jan 25-Apr 25

16-27 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#207-EW • Fee: A

Tuesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm • Jan 26-Apr 19

23-40 months-old • separate • Harley 36

#110-EW • Fee: A

#201-DW • Fee: A #202-DW • Fee: A #204-DWM • Fee: A

Evening (sibling care is not available):

ECFE doesn’t stop in the summer! Early Childhood Family Education offers convenient infant and toddler classes this summer, you don’t have to wait until fall to enjoy the benefits of taking a class with your child. While parents and children (birth through 12 months of age, or 13 through 20 months of age) connect and play, a parent educator leads discussions on topics such as growth and development, sleeping habits, nutrition, brain development, and how children learn and play.

Great for moms on maternity leave (dads are welcome, too!) — these are short, 6-week sessions.

Evening (sibling care is available): Mondays, 4:00-5:15 pm • June 6-July 18

0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

Mondays, 6:00-7:15 pm • June 6-July 18

0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#100-B • Fee: B

Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15 pm • June 7-July 19

0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#100-C • Fee: B

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm • June 7-July 19 No class sessions on July 4-5, sections #100 A-D

13-20 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34

#100-D • Fee: B

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Mondays, 9:00-10:30 am • Jan 25-Apr 25

#100-A • Fee: B

Spotlight!

Megan Soderholm, Early Childhood Programs Receptionist Megan has held a variety of customer-service related positions while working toward her degree before starting at Harley Hopkins Family Center in March, 2015. Her interest in working with children led to a B.S. in child psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2012. Megan is now enrolled through the University of North Dakota’s distance-learning program, working toward a Master’s degree in school counseling. Advocating for healthy emotional, social, and academic well-being for students, while working with parents to ensure their child receives the most out of their education is her goal.

Megan and her fiancé love to attend concerts and travel out of state to see their favorite country singers.

When she is not wedding planning or doing homework, Megan loves to cook, enjoys the outdoors, goes to her cabin, and spends as much time as possible with family and friends.

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You & Your 2-3 Year Old She’s having temper tantrums — what do I do?

Toilet learning — where do I start?

How important is play when it comes to learning?

There is so much fun to be had as your child interacts with the world at ever-increasing levels! Listen to the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more!

Each week, the licensed parent educator will lead discussions on topics you are most interested in, such as sharing, routines, tantrums, toilet learning, child development, and self-esteem.

Daytime (sibling care is available): Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 25-Apr 25

35-47 months-old • separating • Harley 37

Tuesdays, 9:45-11:45 am • Jan 19-Apr 26

27-40 months-old • separating • Mbk. 135

#303-DWM • Fee: C

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 20-Apr 27

26-35 months-old • separating • Harley 36

#304-DW* • Fee: C

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 21-Apr 28

29-40 months-old • separating • Harley 36

#305-DW • Fee: C

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 21-Apr 28

35-47 months-old • separating • Harley 37

#306-DW • Fee: C

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 19-Apr 26

29-51 months-old • separating • Harley 36

#401-DW • Fee: C

#302-DW • Fee: C

* ECFE/ECSE Wed. class #304-DW: Team teaching with district special education teachers occurs in this class. Children with special needs are enrolled.

Expertise of special educators is available to the whole class.

Evening (sibling care is not available): Tuesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm • Jan 26-Apr 19

23-40 months-old • separating • Harley 36

#110-EW • Fee: A

Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm • Jan 25-Apr 25

29-60 months-old • separating • Harley 36

#208-EW • Fee: A

You & Your 3-5 Year Old

Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm • January 28

Harley 9 • 2-6 years old

#712-EW: $10/Family

NEW! Dance Together Not only is dance fun, but it helps to develop your child’s physical and social/emotional skills. It encourages your child’s creative senses, and helps to develop a love of music. Up to two caregivers per child may attend this engaging, interactive dance class.

Fridays, 10:00-10:45 am • March 4-18

Harley 9 • 1-5 years old

#507-DW: $20

NEW! Musical Babies, with renowned MacPhail Center for Music Enhance your baby’s development and awaken her senses as you add to your parenting techniques through musical learning and play in this four-week series. Make music together as you explore child-centered learning experiences in a fun, playful way with new lullabies, songs, chants, wiggling, and bouncing games.

Mondays, 10:00-10:45 am • April 4-25

Harley 9 • 6 weeks-10 months old

#400-DW: $66

NEW! Kids Zumba — Free event!

Zumba is fitness that feels like a party! Be active and dance together in an upbeat musical environment. Enchances memory, creativity, coordination, and balance all while having fun! Free class, registration is required.

Saturday, 10:00-11:00 am • April 9

Minnetonka Medical Center, 15450 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka • 4-8 years old

#713-DW, free

Family Stay & Play

Do you delight in special playtime with your child? Family Stay & Play is for you! Attend any or all of the sessions. In each 4 or 5-week series, children are encouraged to use their imaginations to explore thematic adventures such as:

Registration for individual classes can be made the week prior to the class date.

Register for the series or individual classes. Please bring check payable to: ISD #270 or exact amount to each session.

Daytime (sibling care is not available):

It is so exciting to see your child explore his growing independence! In these once-a-week ECFE classes, you will have time with your child during the first portion of class. Then, you and your child will separate into different classrooms. Her classroom gives her opportunities with social skills, literacy, art, stories, science, and more.

Meanwhile, parents have the opportunity to develop strong connections with other parents. You’ll learn strategies to support your child’s readiness for elementary school, and the licensed parent educator will lead discussions on your hot topics, such as sibling rivalry, healthy communication, setting limits, and more.

Daytime (sibling care is available): Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 25-Apr 25

35-47 months-old • separating • Harley 37

#302-DW • Fee: C

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 21-Apr 28

35-47 months-old • separating • Harley 37

#306-DW • Fee: C

Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am • Jan 22-Apr 29

36-65 months-old • separating • Harley 37

#402-DW • Fee: C

41-65 months-old • separating • Harley 37

#309-EW • Fee: A

Evening (sibling care is not available):

Spanish & Somali classes

Our same great ECFE format for native Spanish and Somali speakers. Explore the classroom, sing songs, read books, create art, and more! Connect with other Spanish or Somali parents on topics such as discipline, nutrition, the importance of play, and language development. These classes are grant funded and are at no cost.

Miércoles, Sept. 16, 2015-Abríl 27, 2016 • 12:30-2:15 pm 0-5 Años, Español • separación • Harley 36 & 37 # 412-DF • No cost Thursdays, Sept. 17, 2015-April 28, 2016 • 12:30-2:15 pm 0-5 years, Somali • separating • Harley 36 & 37 #413-DF • No cost

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NEW! Yoga Calm, Betsey Matas, M. A., licensed parent educator Join us for a class focused on breathing, a movement meant to calm even the busiest of children. Along with your child, explore ways to self-regulate and connect the mind and body, regardless of age!

• Ooey Gooey Science in Action • Book Bonanza — Beloved Stories Come Alive • Planting a Rainbow — Exploring Our Five Senses.

How can I help her be a great big sister?

How do I set limits — and stick to them?

What do we need to do to get ready for school?

Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm • Jan 25-Apr 25

Growing Together!

Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Jan 25-Feb 22

0-5 years • Science • Harley 36

#504-DW • Fee: $5 per class**

Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Feb 29-Mar 28

0-5 years • Books • Harley 36

#505-DW • Fee: $5 per class**

Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Apr 4-25

0-5 years • Senses • Harley 36

#506-DW • Fee: $5 per class**

** Course cost for #504-DW is $5 per class, per family, or a special rate of $20 for the entire 5-week series. Cost for #505-DW and 506-DW is $5 per class, per family, or a special rate of $15 for the entire 4-week series. Sign up for one or all three!

Saturday Family Open Gym

We have the cure for the winter wiggles! Saturday Family Open Gym gives parents and children a place to move, play, and have dynamic adventures together.

Experience a variety of fun and energetic activities to help develop fine and gross motor skills, plus encourage social skills. The entire class is devoted to parent-child activities in the gym and classroom, with time at the end for music and songs. You can attend any or all of the Family Open Gym sessions.

Registration for individual classes must be made 24 hours prior to the date by calling the Harley Hopkins Family Center at 952-988-5000. Sibling care is not available for Saturday classes.

Two choices are available for registrations: 1) Register for the entire series.** 10 spots are reserved for this option. or 2) Register for individual classes only.

Please bring check payable to: ISD #270 or exact amount to each session.

Daytime (sibling care is not available): Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am • Jan 16-Feb 20

0-5 years • Harley 36

#501-DW • Fee: $5 per class**

** Course cost is $5 per class per family or a special rate of $25 for the entire 6-week series.

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One Night Special Topics Free monthly series: Try us!

Baby & Me Yoga Anna Melzer, certified yoga instructor, advanced prenatal training, Blooma Join this nurturing class that is specially designed to provide a supportive environment which promotes bonding with and getting to know your growing baby. Baby is included in the yoga practice to build a strong bond of security.

It’s great for moms who are feeling fine at 6 weeks postpartum. Dads or other caregivers are welcome. Babies ages 6 weeks to 9 months are welcome. Please bring a baby blanket and a yoga mat or towel. A limited number of mats will be available for families that do not have one. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child.

One Night Workshops Add to your parent tool kit.

Positive Discipline Cheryl Forse, licensed parent educator Instead of quick fixes, learn the secrets of parenting with the future in mind. Explore techniques that will empower your children, enabling them to develop the life skills of responsible, respectful, capable young adults. Learning is experiential — no lectures! Discover many kind and firm tools you can use to bring more harmony to your family.

Parent-only class. For parents of children ages birth to five years. Limited child care is available, $5/child.

Mondays, 11:00-12:30 am • February 1-29

Harley 27

#700-DW: $30

Sibling Solutions Cheryl Forse, licensed parent educator

Toddler & Me Yoga

Do your kids fight or compete? Do you sometimes think that whatever you’re doing might be making it worse?

Come to this enlightening session and discover what is really going on in that important sibling relationship, and learn what to say and do that will actually help not only your kids’ relationship with each other, but theirs with you!

Parent-only class. For parents of children ages birth to five years. Limited child care is available, $5/child.

Led by a Blooma certified yoga instructor with advanced prenatal training

Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm • February 25

What better way to exert that lively toddler energy than in a class filled with breathing, singing, and movement? We will use musical instruments for little hands and yoga as our foundation while socializing with other toddlers and caregivers. Appropriate for toddlers crawling to 36 months. Please bring a yoga mat. A limited number of mats will be available for families that do not have one. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child.

The Temperament Puzzle

Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am • Jan 13

Harley 9

#723-DW: Free, registration required

Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm • May 11

Harley 34

#724-EW: Free, registration required

Monday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Feb 8

Harley 9

#728-EW: Free, registration required

Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Apr 21

Harley 9

#727-EW: Free, registration required

Child-Proofing Your Relationship Struggling to find balance between the work of parenting and romance? In this parents-only class, you’ll discover ideas for holding on to your romantic selves, and avoiding pitfalls so you can nurture your relationship. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. #716-EW: Free, registration required

Infant Massage Kara Quist, Pediatric Physical Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor The loving touch of parents comforts and soothes infants, and encourages bonding. In addition, infant massage encourages deeper, longer sleep patterns in babies, enhances growing and healing, relieves fussiness and colic, and relieves the discomfort of reflux, teething, and gas. Babies birth to crawling are welcome. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child.

Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Mar 9 Harley 34

#715-EW: Free, registration required

#701-EW: $10/person; $15/household

Cheryl Forse, licensed parent educator Do you have a child who seems to know the perfect trigger to push your buttons? A child who can feel the seams in socks and refuses to wear them? Does your child melt down when there is a change in plans? Everyone has an inborn temperament. Join this experiential session where you will develop an understanding of the traits of your child and yourself, and discover the keys to forming a stronger relationship between the two of you.

Parent-only class. For parents of children ages birth to five years. Limited child care is available, $5/child.

Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm • March 31

Aysem Senyurekli, Ph.D., L.A.M.F.T.

Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Feb 18 Harley 27

Harley 27

Harley 27

702-EW: $10/person; $15/household

Family Events

Celebrate time together!

Frosty Fun!

Come in from the cold — indoor January fun!

Enjoy playing with snow and ice, making snowflake art, singing snowy songs, and listening to winter tales — all indoors. Child care for children 6-24 months available, $5 per child.

Saturday, 10:00-11:30 am • January 9 Harley 35 • 2-6 years old

#405-DW:$5/family

Music with MacPhail Family Event Join MacPhail Center for Music as we explore music and movement through play-based engaging activities! Together we will sing, play and learn!

Saturday, 10:30-11:15 am• February 27

Harley Gym • 0-8 years

#404-DW

Enchanted Stars Event

Little Girls & their Favorite Guy – a fun, memorable evening!

Daddy & Me

Girls and their dad, grandfather, uncle, or favorite adult will enjoy an enchanted evening with dancing, photo opportunities, refreshments, and more. Recommended for girls ages 4-12 years old.

Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • March 11 $24/adult/child pair, $9 each additional sibling Register for Enchanted Stars: Enchanted Stars is presented by Hopkins Community Education Youth Programs, call 952-988-4070, or register for Enchanted Stars online at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Fun and free reading event at your local police station!

The RAD Zoo — party with the reptiles!

Meet and learn about live reptiles, plus a Lakeshore Learning® activity!

Friday, May 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Minnetonka Police & Fire Station, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Thursday, June 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hopkins Police Station, 1010 - 1st Street South Dads, grandpas, uncles, and male friends with children ages birth to five years — join us!

• Explore the Minnetonka Police & Fire Stations and the Hopkins Police Station.

• Listen as police officers read stories to the children.

• Jump behind the wheel of their vehicles.

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Sponsored by: Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education, Minnetonka & Hopkins Police Departments, and Minnetonka & Hopkins Public Libraries.

Check out reptiles and amphibians with the RAD Zoo (Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo)!

Discover live turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small crocodile! Lakeshore Learning® is partnering with Hopkins ECFE to offer a fun, free art project for you and your child as part of the RAD Zoo event. Register by noon on April 28.

Friday, 5:45-7:00 pm • April 29

Harley 35 • 2-5 years old

#407-DF: $5/family

Fun in the Sun! Mark your calendar for this fun, outdoor summer event!

Make bubbles, create art, explore water and sand in sensory tables, and have tons of summer fun! Dress for mess! Child care for children ages 6-24 months is available, $5 per child. Register by noon on August 17.

Thursday, Hopkins 6:00-7:15 pm • August 18 Community

Harley 35 • 2-5 years old #406-EF: $5/family Education Early Childhood Winter/Spring 2016 • 952-988-5000 9

ECFE Registration Information ECFE registrations received online, in-person, or by mail by noon on Monday, December 14, 2015 are placed in a lottery.

Registrations received after December 14 are placed on a space-available basis.

Online Register online with Visa, Discover, or MasterCard at: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org/Early

By Phone Registrations by phone begin December 15.

Call our early childhood staff at 952-988-5000

By Mail or In Person Stop by with or mail your filled-out form along with your check or credit card number to:

Harley Hopkins Family Center

Early Childhood Office, Room 1

125 Monroe Ave. S.

Hopkins, MN 55343

By Fax Fax your registration to: 952-988-5037

Please select classes based on your child’s age as of February 1, 2016. Registrations will be processed on a lottery basis. All registrations received by noon on December 14, 2015 will be included in the lottery. Please note: registrations for the lottery are not taken by phone.

No refunds are given for emergency or weather closings or for days missed due to illness or vacation.

If sibling care is offered for the class for which you want to register, please complete the information on the registration form. Pre-registration and payment are required at the time of registration.

You will be notified by phone and/or email to confirm your enrollment.

Enrollment limits: Families are eligible to register for a second semester-long class for each child after February 1, 2016. There is no limit on special topics, events or classes less than 12 weeks.

We know rising costs are a concern. We understand, and we’ve kept costs low.

ECFE classes operate on a sliding fee scale, so you pay what you can afford — no one is turned away for inability to pay. There is no better investment than your child!

Sliding Fees Fees are determined according to a sliding fee scale. Locate your gross yearly family income on the scale. The fee listed is your fee for the class. Please enter that fee on the registration form. The sibling care fee must be paid at registration.

No family will be turned away because of inability to pay. Please call 952-988-5000 if the fee is a problem for your family.

Sliding Fee Scale

or: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org/Early

Cancellations & Refunds

Payment can be made by cash or check (online or in person at Harley with Visa, Discover, or Mastercard) at the time of registration. Checks payable to: ISD #270.

Affordable Classes

Ready to register?

Registration Form is on page 12

Registration Information

Registration continues until classes are full.

Fee Information

(sibling care is one-half the cost of the class) Category Suggested Fee Scale Gross Family Income

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C

Schedule D

1 -1 ½ Hr class

1 ¼ -1 ½ Hr class

2 Hr class

2 Hr class

12-14 wk class

6-8 wk class

12-14 wk class

5-7 wk class

1

Up to $14,999

Up to $ 16.00

Up to $ 8.00

Up to $ 22.00

Up to $ 11.00

2

$ 15-29,999

59.00

29.00

80.00

40.00

12, 13, and 14 week classes: If you decide to cancel within 3 weeks of your start date, a pro-rated refund will be given, less the $25 cancellation fee. All registrations will be considered final after the third week of class, and no refunds will be given after that time.

3

$ 30-49,999

93.00

46.00

122.00

61.00

4

$ 50-69,999

133.00

66.00

166.00

83.00

5

$ 70-94,999

153.00

77.00

200.00

100.00

Ongoing classes less than 12 weeks: If you cancel within 2 weeks of your start date, a pro-rated refund will be given, less a $15 cancellation fee. All registrations will be considered final after the second week of class, and no refunds will be given after that time.

6

$ 95-109,999

182.00

91.00

235.00

117.00

7

$ 110,000+

208.00

104.00

269.00

135.00

We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment.

If a class or child care is cancelled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be given, including fees for sibling care.

Cancellation Policy:

Fees are per child/class. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

Have twins? See the twins discount policy page 9, listed in General Registration Information.

Sibling Care Costs: Sibling care cost is half the class fee for each child in sibling care.

Have twins? Families registering twins for the same class may register the second child for half the class fee.

Looking for great summer activities for your preschool-age child?

Hop-Kids Play and Learn!

Weather Closing Information

Hazardous weather conditions may at times prevent us from holding classes. When Hopkins Schools are closed or delayed, ECFE classes may not meet. Listen to WCCO radio 830 AM for school closings, call 952-988-4019 or 952-988-5000, or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org.

Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins Public Schools Community Education and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.

Hop-Kids classes offer an introduction to sports, play adventures, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills with passionate instructors in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Visit www.Hop-Kids.com to view winter/spring 2016 classes and sign up for super fun activities!

Check out Hop-Kids for dance, T-ball, golf, art, crafts, drama, science, music, and more!

Register: www.Hop-Kids.com or 952-988-4070

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Registration Form

Dear Parents,

Register online for class lottery! www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org  Online Registration

The State of Minnesota is requesting personally identifiable data about your family that is similar to the same data for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12. Data will always be handled and protected by state and federal education data privacy laws.

Hopkins Public Schools ECFE Class registration (Early Childhood Family Education) Mail completed form to: Harley Hopkins Family Center, ECFE, 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343 • Please use one form per child. (Additional forms are available at the Harley Hopkins ECFE office.)

• Please include a separate check for each class. Include Sibling Care fees if appropriate.

• Questions about how to complete this form? Please call us at 952-988-5000.

Family Information

Only aggregated information will be published that does not identify individual children. The information from this data will help the Minnesota Department of Education demonstrate how investing in young children benefits them by increasing reading and math scores, establishing a strong foundation for lifelong achievement and success.

Student (*required Information)

• Please Print Clearly •

First Parent Name ________________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first middle initial last

Second Parent Name ______________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first middle initial last

Child’s Name ____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth___________ q Male q Female

first

middle initial

last

Address: ______________________________________________ City:_____________________________ Zip______________ Phone: Home: _________________________ Work: ____________________________ Cell: ____________________________ Email (print clearly): _______________________________________________________________________________________ Child’s Country of Origin:___________________________________________________________________________________ Check here to receive our E-News. q Yes, I would like to receive parenting information, special offers, and promotions from Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood via email. I understand that my email address will not be shared without my permission.

*Immunizations Up-to-Date: (Yes/No): __________ *Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino (Yes/No): __________________ *Race: Check all that apply: qAmerican Indian or Alaska Native qAsian qBlack or African American qNative Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander qWhite qOther________________________________________ *Primary Language: ________________________________ *Birth Country _____________________________ McKinney-Vento Homeless (Yes/No): ___________

Person Registering (*required Information) * Name ___________________________________________________________________+_________________ Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): ____________________

*Relationship to child, check one: qGuardian-Male

Additional Siblings in family:

qAssociate’s Degree

Day(s) Class Meets

Class Time

1st Choice ____________________________________ _________ _________ _________

Class Fee

*Sibling Care Fee

qFoster Mother

Employment Status, check one:

Sub Total

$________ $________ $________

2nd Choice____________________________________ _________ _________ _________ $________ $________ $________ Topic Class____________________________________ _________ _________ _________ $________ $________ $________

qEmployed more than 25 hrs/week qEmployed less than 25 hrs/week qUnemployed, not seeking employment

Yearly Household Income: ____________________ Number of People in your Household: ______________ *Receiving Interpreter Assistance (Yes/No): __________

*Classroom Volunteer Type, check one: qParent Advisory Council volunteer

qNot volunteering

qClassroom volunteer

qOther _______________________________

PROGRAM REGISTRATION (to be completed by District) * State Student I.D. # ____________________________________________________

*Sibling fee is ½ the class fee TOTAL $________

* Program Name: Circle One: ECFE

If your 1st or 2nd choice is not available, please list two alternate class choices:

Count of Classes: _________________

Wait List Class #1: _____________________________________

*Fee Status, check one:

Wait List Class #2: _________________________________________

Sibling Care Registration Registration is required for Sibling Care. At 6 months of age siblings must attend Sibling Care Name:___________________________________________________________ Birthdate ________________ Class No. ________________ Name:___________________________________________________________ Birthdate ________________ Class No. ________________ qNo

We are residents of the Hopkins Public Schools District or have already been accepted as an open-enrolled family into this school district. q Yes q No Are you new to Hopkins ECFE? qYes

q No

How did you find out about ECFE? ___________________________________________________________________________________

Payment Information Make online payments at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org, or you may pay in person at Harley Hopkins Family Center main office. q Check: Checks payable to ISD 270

Check No.__________________

q Cash: (do not mail cash)_________________ Date ______________

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qBachelor’s Degree

qHigh School Diploma

Topic Class____________________________________ _________ _________ _________ $________ $________ $________

Is your child receiving Early Intervention Services (optional) q Yes If yes, what kinds of intervention services is he/she receiving:

qMother

qOther Relative-Female

qDoctoral Degree qMaster’s Degree

qSome College, but no degree

qUnemployed, seeking employment Class No.

qFather

qOther Relative-Male

qSome High School, no diploma qSome elementary and middle school, none beyond eighth grade

Course Registration Information Class Title

qFoster Father

qGuardian-Female

Education Background, check one:

Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Birth______________ q Male q Female first last

Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Birth______________ q Male q Female first last

Student name: _______________________________________________________________________________

qFull Fee

* Funding Source: Circle One:

ECSE Registration Date: _________________ qReduced Fee

q Parent Fee

qECFE

qNo Fee q ECSE

* Special Needs or Delay NOT eligible for Special Education: Check one below:

qChild has special needs but is not eligible for special education services

qChild has no special needs or is eligible for special education services

Immunization Information Needed, No Shots, No School: Please note that updated immunization information for your child is required before attending class. In order to attend ECFE classes, parents must show that they’re in compliance with Minnesota School Immunization Law requirements. The Hopkins School District has adopted a “No Shots, No School Policy,” which states that students who are not up to date on their immunizations will not be allowed to start school until updated immunizations are provided.

There are two ways you can submit your child’s immunization record: 1) Ask your child’s physician for a copy of the current immunization record: Fax it to 952-988-5349, attn: ECFE 2) Drop it off at Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins Parents/guardians may choose to decline immunizations for their children by filing a legal exemption with the school. Copies of the Immunization Record, with directions for filing an exemption, are available in the office at Harley Hopkins Family Center.

UPDATED IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR YOUR CHILD ARE DUE BEFORE YOU AND YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IN ECFE CLASSES.

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Hopkins Preschools Stepping Stones • Kaleidoscope • Ready4K

What option fits your family?

1 Stepping Stones

Open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Year-round Year-Before-Kindergarten 4-5 year olds

Parent

Stepping Stones Preschool is a year-before-kindergarten experience that provides full-day programming, with either a school-year or year-round option. Our program hours are 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Children must be four years old by September 1. The 2015-16 program runs from September 1, 2015 to June 3 (school-year) or August 24, 2016 (full year).

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3 Locations: Tanglen Elementary, Gatewood Elementary, and Meadowbrook Elementary School.

Tuition: Stepping Stones 2015-16 full-year tuition is based on a yearly total and paid in twelve payments of $945. School-year-only tuition is nine payments of $980.

Changes in contracts may alter tuition due.

Ready for for a world of discovery and learning ?

Ready a world of discovery?

Hopkins Preschools Your Preschool choice does make a difference.

Stepping Stones Preschool: For your Year-Before-Kindergartner (4-5 year old) • Monday-Friday, Open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., year-round or school year options.

• Located at Gatewood, Meadowbrook, and Tanglen elementary schools.

Kaleidoscope Preschool: For your 3-5 year old: • Half-day, full- and part-week options, school year and summer program.

• Current openings at our Kaleidoscope Ready4K sites - Eisenhower, Alice Smith, and Gatewood.

What makes Hopkins Preschools exceptional: • Our curriculum. Our guided, discovery-based curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum is embedded into all of our preschools.

2016-17 Registration Information Registration for the 2016-17 school year will be a lottery. Waiting lists will be kept for all classes as openings may become available.

March 2 (both Stepping Stones & Kaleidoscope) District residents (first priority) and current open-enrolled/out-of-district families may submit their registrations until noon on March 2, 2016, to be included in the lottery. Families will be notified the following week.

March 5 and after On a space-available basis.

Watch your mail in early February for detailed 2016-17 preschool options and pricing.

To Register: visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool or call our staff at 952-988-5000.

Openings for 2015-16 may be still be available. Registration information on our 2016-17 school year will be available early February.

Check us out: www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool

Visit Us events See us, meet us!

Stepping Stones Preschool: Meadowbrook: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tanglen: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Gatewood: Thursday, Feb. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Visit us! 952-988-5000

Kaleidoscope Preschool:

Glen Lake: Thursday, Feb. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Harley Hopkins: Friday, Feb. 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Meadowbrook: Monday, Feb. 29, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

14 Register: classrooms www.HopkinsSchools.org/Early • 952-988-5000 engaging • natural playscapes • discovery-based curriculum

2 Kaleidoscope

Half-Day • Part-Week • 3-5 year olds Kaleidoscope Preschool offers parents a choice of classes that are two, three, or five half-days per week for children ages 3-5, from September to May. 3 Locations: New Ready4K sites* (see below), Harley Hopkins Family Center, Meadowbrook, and Glen Lake.

Tuition: 2015-16 tuition for Kaleidoscope has a range depending on section choice (see below). Tuition assistance may be available for qualifying families.

*New! 5-day-a-week, year-before-kindergarten openings are available at Eisenhower, Alice Smith, and Gatewood elementary schools. Morning and afternoon class options. Tuition is $380 per month with breakfast or lunch included. Call us at 952-988-5000.

Kaleidoscope Class Sections 2015-16

TEAM classes are jointly taught with staff from Kaleidoscope Preschool and Hopkins ECSE programs.

Kaleidoscope at Harley Hopkins Family Center Classes for ages 3 and 4

Children must be 3 years old by the first day they attend any 3’s and 4’s class.

Section A - 3’s and 4’s $215/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30 am Section B - 3’s and 4’s $150/month Tu & Thur 9:00-11:30 am Section C - 3’s and 4’s TEAM $215/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section D - 3’s and 4’s $215/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15-11:45 am Section E - 3’s and 4’s TEAM $150/month Tu & Thur 9:15-11:45 am Section F - 3’s and 4’s $150/month Wed & Fri 9:00-11:30 am

Kaleidoscope at Meadowbrook Section R - 3’s and 4’s Tu, Thur Section S - YBK Mon, Wed, Fri Section T - 3’s to 5’s Tu, Wed, Thur

$150/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $215/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $215/month 12:30 to 3:00 pm

Multi-aged Class for older 3’s and YBK Children must be 4 by Jan. 1, 2016 to enroll.

Section H - 3’s to 5’s $215/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm

Year Before Kindergarten (YBK) Classes

Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2015 to enroll in a YBK section.

Section I - YBK $215/month Mon, Tu, Thurs 9:00-11:30 am Section J - YBK $350/month Mon, Tu, Wed, Thur, Fri 9:15-11:45 am Section K - YBK TEAM $215/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm

Kaleidoscope at Glen Lake Elementary Section G - 3’s and 4’s $150/month Tu, Thur 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Section GL - YBK $215/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Kaleidoscope school-year classes run from September 14, 2015 to May 27, 2016.

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What will my child learn?

Our preschools are designed to provide a foundation for lifelong learning. Our curriculum is inspired by the signature Reggio Emilia Approach, meaning we foster academic and critical thinking skills – as well as social, physical, and emotional growth – in a guided discovery-based setting that helps prepare children for kindergarten. Learning is individualized.

Activities and areas of exploration: • Music • Literacy Activities • Science • Problem Solving • Art • Cooperative Activities • Cooking • Large Muscle Activities • Math Skills • Fine Motor Skills • Social Skills • Creative Dramatics What a typical day may look like Children participate in a variety of experiences designed to develop the whole child. Topics of exploration are developed out of children’s interests, as well as from teacher provocations. This curriculum includes: • Individual, small, and large group activities.

• Learning center/choice time.

• Outdoor play on our natural outdoor playscapes.

• Stepping Stones also offers: rest time, field trips, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Communication is key!

Great communication with our families is a key to our success! We pride ourselves on our excellent teacher-parent communication. In addition to family conferences twice a year, families receive regular newsletters with recaps and previews of activities, daily highlights, and recommendations for parents on how they can extend learning beyond the school day.

STEM in all Hopkins Preschools STEM: Science, technology, engineering, math.

Children are natural explorers, problem-solvers, and sense-makers. What they explore depends on the materials, experiences, and support we provide them. All Hopkins preschool programs incorporate STEM curriculum.

3 Locations: Alice Smith Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Gatewood Elementary Schools.

The STEM for Preschool project provides our preschool classrooms with the tools and knowledge necessary to assist children in an elevated beginning exploration and understanding of STEM concepts. This will give preschoolers the STEM base knowledge, ready to be expanded on, as they move into deeper STEM concepts through the Hopkins Public Schools curriculum.

To see if you qualify, call 952-988-5000.

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Half-Day • Full-Week • Year-Before-Kindergarten for qualifying families

Ready 4 K Preschool is a free preschool for four-yearolds who may not have an opportunity for a preschool experience. Families must meet eligibility guidelines.

2016 Summer Preschool Options Kaleidoscope • Stepping Stones Hopkins half-day & full-day summer 2016 preschool options for 3-5 year olds.

Kaleidoscope Summer Adventure Classes

(half-day, 3-days-a-week, 3-5 year olds)

Plan to join us in June for hands-on experience with books, writing activities, songs, games, art, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) experiences, dramatic and outdoor play.

Classes are held at Harley Hopkins Family Center. Limited financial assistance is available for qualifying families.

Sections may be divided by age, depending on enrollment. To register, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2016.

More details and registration information will be available in February with our 2016-17 school-year class information. Call us at 952-988-5000 to be put on the mailing list.

Registration information below.

Stepping Stones Summer Before Kindergarten

(Monday-Friday, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., summer-before-kindergarten 4-5 year olds) Make the most of your child’s summer-before-kindergarten! Stepping Stones offers an enriching summer preschool opportunity for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2016.

Summer program: The summer program will run from June 9 to August 24, 2016. It is a full-day, full-week program. Stepping Stones Preschool is open from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuition: Summer tuition is 3 payments of $900, which includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and field trips.

Hopkins Schools Preview

Information for our Early Childhood families about Hopkins Public Schools

Excellence. Every School. Every Student. Every Day.

Transforming Learning

Gearing up for the Hopkins Class of 2029! For our youngest learners, our free, allday kindergarten program provides a strong foundation in literacy, math, science, social studies, Spanish, music, art, STEM, and physical education. The expertise and experience of our talented kindergarten teachers prepares students for a successful experience in first grade and beyond. Our all-day program recognizes the needs of individual learners, and will provide developmentally appropriate instruction, and social and emotional activities tailored to promote the growth and development of each child.

Discover what makes Hopkins a leader in innovation, and how we are transforming learning!

See our elementary schools in action! Scan the QR Code at left. www.HopkinsSchools.org/kinder For Kindergarten Families

Kindergarten Bridge: Explore the Rooms!

Kindergarten Bridge is a great opportunity for your child to get comfortable in a kindergarten room before school actually starts.

You will have a chance to meet children who will be in your child’s kindergarten class, as well as their parents. This event is free. Pre-registration is strongly recommended: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org.

Attendance is highly encouraged, but not required. #601-Alice Smith: May 16 #602-Eisenhower: May 23 #603-Gatewood: May 2 #604-Glen Lake: May 10 #605-Tanglen: May 9 #606-Meadowbrook: May 17

6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm

K-6th

Registration information below.

Hopkins Elementary Programs

Summer Registration Information

Hopkins elementary schools special!

Here are just a few of the things that make

Kaleidoscope Summer Adventures registration begins with a lottery at noon on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Stepping Stones Summer will fill 2016 Summer-Before-Kindergarten openings on a space-available basis beginning Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Register online at: www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool

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Questions? Please call us at 952-988-5000.

Find out more about Hopkins Preschools!

•Web: www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool • Phone: Call us at 952-988-5000. • Email: Karen.Tadewald@HopkinsSchools.org

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• Our STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and EiE (Engineering is Elementary) curriculum promotes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for all students. Hopkins is one of only three schools districts in Minnesota that offers EiE curriculum.

• Gifted and Talented Services begin in kindergarten, and ensure that enrichment opportunities are provided in core subjects.

• Every Hopkins elementary school has a full-time counselor who partners with teachers, and works with individual students/families.

• Every Hopkins elementary school offers orchestra and band.

Spotlight!

Betsey Matas, M.A., licensed parent educator Betsey Matas is a longtime ECFE parent who, after the birth of her 5 baby, decided to head back to school at the University of Minnesota to obtain her parent education license and a M.Ed. in family education. She believes in helping parents understand, embrace, and laugh at all that the crazy world of parenting has to offer. She lives in Bloomington with her one daughter, four sons, two big dogs, and husband. When she’s not cleaning up various messes or embarrassing her children, Betsey enjoys reading and catching up on all the shows and movies she’s missed over the years th

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• Spanish Language instruction for all kindergarten through third-grade students in fall 2015, adding a level each year through grade 6.

• Our talented teachers tap into the needs of each student to inspire a life-long enthusiasm for learning.

• Digital content and devices in our classrooms expand our ability to customize learning for your child.

For Kindergarten Families

Playground Nights

Help your child become excited for the start of school!

Use this opportunity to visit your child’s school and explore the playground right before the school year begins. Your family will meet other kindergartners and their parents, along with school staff.

Playground Nights take place in August, before school begins.

Exact dates will be determined later this year. Check your elementary school’s online calendar (visit HopkinsSchools.org) for the date and time for your 2016 Playground Night.

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10th-12th

Hopkins Junior & Senior High

Hopkins offers one of the most enriched academic programs in the state.

In addition to a rigorous core curriculum of English, math, science, social studies, and reading, students’ academic day includes an extensive experiential program including: • World Languages & Immersion Programs • Visual Arts • Physical Education • Music • Family and Consumer Sciences • Technical Education • College in the Classrooms (CiS) • Extensive Advanced Placement (AP) offerings In addition to our AP, College in the Schools, and Honors courses, Hopkins offers extensive options: more than 250 high school courses and 60 junior high electives. Our junior highs are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, giving our students an enhanced global focus.

Prepared for College — Prepared for Life Our secondary program gives students an extraordinary range of opportunities so they are focused and prepared when they enter post-secondary education or the workforce.

Learn more about Hopkins Public Schools: www.HopkinsSchools.org Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood Winter/Spring 2016 • 952-988-5000 17

Resources & Support One-to-One Visits — Free!

Education and support for parents

A licensed parent educator can work with you by phone, e-mail, a home visit, or by appointment at Harley.

Visits can include: • Current information on parenting and child development.

• Activities for young children.

• Information about local resources.

• A Welcome Packet and much more.

This helpful service is free to parents with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, ages birth-5, living in the Hopkins School District.

For more information, or to arrange a visit, call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org.

More From Early Childhood

Early Childhood Screening must do!

An important milestone before entering kindergarten!

Early childhood screening offers a snapshot of your child’s health and development. Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental issues in young children. Screening supports children’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes.

Every child entering kindergarten in Minnesota is required to go through early childhood screening. If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5 years, you are invited to make an appointment for an early childhood screening.

Make your child’s screening appointment now: Register online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/screen, or leave a phone message at 952-988-5017.

New baby in your life?

Get your free Welcome Packet!

Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or email Kathryn.Moore@ HopkinsSchools.org to receive your complimentary Welcome Packet from Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education.

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We want to know you better

If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider, or call 866-693-GROW (4769) for more assistance. If you reside in the Hopkins School District, call 952-988-5020 to reach your local Early Intervention Program directly. Someone will assist you to arrange for a free evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for Help-Me-Grow: Early Intervention Service. Early childhood specialists will work with eligible families to plan the services and support they need.

We are so happy your are part of the Hopkins Public Schools community — let us know who you are!

Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/census or call us at 952-988-4105 if:

Hopkins Education Foundation Since 1995, Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) has granted more than $2 million in grants that have made a big difference for our students. HEF and you are engaging students and families, enhancing core curriculum, and energizing our educators.

Support for the Foundation comes entirely through contributions! Find out how you can help by visiting www.HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.

It’s like having new toys every week!

Open to all individuals and families.

Membership is $10.00 per year for district residents and $15.00 per year for non-residents.

Depending on availability, you can check out: • Port-a-cribs, baby equipment.

• Slides, riding toys, infant, toddler and preschool toys and games.

• Puzzles, games, and the best parenting books and tapes.

At: Harley Hopkins Family Center, Room 30 125 Monroe Ave S., Hopkins, 952-988-5000

Park Nicollet & Hopkins ECFE:

Infants and Parents classes

Join a combined education class with your community Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program and Park Nicollet Clinics!

Refer a Child to Help-Me-Grow

866-693-GROW (4769)

TLC-The Lending Closet

• Your family has grown with addition of another child.

• You do not receive this publication in the mail.

• You are a new resident to the Hopkins Public Schools.

If your child is in the district’s database, you will receive all mailings from the school district that are pertinent to your family, including this Early Childhood catalog.

Check out our Infant & Parent classes These classes are designed to help you navigate the exciting time of your child’s first year of life. See page 4.

Try our one-night Special Topics classes We have one-time evening workshops for busy parents: • Sibling Solutions! Thursday, February 25, 6:30-8:30 pm • The Temperament Puzzle, Thursday, March 31, 6:30-8:30 pm See page 8-9 for details and to see more great classes and family activities.

Get help on the topics of concern to new parents.

While you and your baby connect and play, a licensed parent educator will lead discussions on topics such as your baby’s growth and development, transitioning to parenthood, infant sleep, and more! A family medicine/ pediatric clinician from the St. Louis Park Clinic will answer your general baby health questions. Develop confidence and meet other new parents.

These ongoing classes meet on Fridays for parents with children ages birth to 4 months. Saturday classes meet for parents with children ages 4 to 10 months old.

For class dates and times and to register: please call Kathryn Moore at 952-988-5046 or email her at Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org At: Park Nicollet Clinic St. Louis Park, 4th Floor Pediatrics, 3850 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park Questions about Park Nicollet/Hopkins ECFE classes? Call Kathryn for information, 952-988-5046.

Story Time & Dinner Helping Us Grow (HUG) and Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) invite you and your family to join us!

Come for a meal, a chance to visit with other parents with infants (birth-24 months) from Hopkins Public Schools, and share a story and play time with the children. Older siblings are welcome. Choose a new, free book for each child to take home.

Led by parent educator, Kathryn Moore, M.A. and early childhood teacher, Katie Clark, M.A. At: Hopkins Public Library 22 - 11th Ave. N., Hopkins Tuesdays, Jan. 12, June 14, July 26, 6:00-7:15 p.m.

At: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins Wednesday, Feb. 17, 5:45-7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15, 5:45-7:00 p.m.

Story Time & Breakfast:

Saturdays, April 16, May 14, 9:30-10:45 a.m.

An RSVP is required: To make a reservation, call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org Watch for future invitations in your mail! These dinners are offered until your baby is 24 months old.

Stay Connected!

Want to keep up on issues Hopkins parents are talking about?

Check out all the early childhood action on our blog: www.HopkinsParent.com

Our Early Childhood experts share the parenting tips, topics, and local news and events that you find in our classes. You can also find us on Facebook — Facebook.com/hopkinsearlychildhood.

HopkinsParent.com

Hop-Kids Play and Learn!

Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins Public Schools Community Education and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.

Hop-Kids classes offer an introduction to sports, play adventures, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills with passionate instructors in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Visit www.Hop-Kids.com to browse our winter/spring 2016 classes and to sign up for super fun activities!

Check out Hop-Kids for dance, T-ball, golf, art, crafts, drama, science, music, and more.

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Register: www.Hop-Kids.com or 952-988-4070 Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood Winter/Spring 2016 • 952-988-5000 19

Family Fun Events Frosty Fun

Enchanted Stars

January 9, 10-11:30 a.m.

Come in from the cold!

March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Little Girls & Their Favorite Guy!

Indoor winter family event! Enjoy playing with snow and ice, making snowflake art, singing snowy songs, and listening to winter tales — all indoors. For families with children ages 2-5.

Dads, uncles, grandfathers, friends — bring that special girl in your life and create fun memories dancing, playing games, making crafts, and enjoying light refreshments.

Recommended for girls ages 4-12. Register early, this special event fills quickly.

#405-DW: $5/family.

See page 9 for details.

$24/adult/child pair, $9 each additional sibling

At: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins

Enchanted Stars is presented by Hopkins Community Education Youth Programs, call 952-988-4070 to register, or online at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Hopkins Preschools: Visit Us Events

MacPhail and more – music classes!

Your preschool choice does make a difference!

Music with MacPhail, February 27.

Musical Babies, April 4-25.

Inside our preschools you’ll discover stimulating learning environments designed to create excitement around learning. STEM curriculum provides exciting opportunities to enhance learning. Visit us and learn about the advantages of Hopkins Preschools.

Full-day and part-day options available to fit your schedule.

Awaken your senses with music! Enjoy musical learning and play with your little one in these upcoming classes.

Sing, chant, wiggle, and bounce your way through these musical opportunities.

• Music with MacPhail, see page 9.

• Musical Babies, see page 7.

Kaleidoscope Preschool: Glen Lake: Thursday, Feb. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Harley Hopkins: Friday, Feb. 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Meadowbrook: Monday, Feb. 29, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Nonprofit org.

U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 161 Hopkins, MN 55343

Stepping Stones Preschool: Meadowbrook: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tanglen: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Gatewood: Thursday, Feb. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

1st St Harley Hopkins Family Center

Highway 62

Register today! www.HopkinsSchools.org/early 952-988-5000

Hopkins, MN 55305

Excelsior Blvd

1001 Highway 7, Room 170

Highway 7

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Highway 100

Glenwood Ave

Highway 394

Jackson Ave

Meadowbrook Elementary 5430 Glenwood Ave. Golden Valley, MN Look for: the new Early Childhood Programs building facing Glenwood Ave. Enter Door AA on the backside of building.

Meadowbrook

Highway 169

952-988-5000 Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave. South Hopkins, MN

Hopkins Community Education

ECFE Locations