Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education Winter Spring Catalog 2014

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Hopkins Kaleidoscope & Stepping Stones Preschools

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Hopkins Community Education Directory Registration Early Childhood: 952-988-5000 Early Childhood Class & Program Questions: 952-988-5000 Weather Hotline: 952-988-4019 Call for weather-related class and activity cancellations.

Programs Adult Enrichment: 952-988-4070 Adult Options In Education (ESL classes & GED testing): 952-988-5343 Conference & Event Services:

952-988-4072 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE):

952-988-5000 Eisenhower Observatory: 952-988-4070 Kaleidoscope Preschool: 952-988-5000 Kids & Company (School-age Care):

952-988-4080 Lindbergh Center: 952-988-4519 Parent Education: 952-988-4070 Project SOAR (Adults with Disabilities):

952-401-6898 School & Communities in Partnership (SCIP): 952-988-4068 Stepping Stones (All-day Preschool):

952-988-5000 Teens Alone: 952-988-3336 Volunteer Office: 952-988-4069 Youth Enrichment: 952-988-4070

Addresses Harley Hopkins Family Center 952-988-5000 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins 55343 Ronald B. Davis Community Center 952-988-5122 Meadowbrook Elementary School 5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley 55422 Community Education Office 952-988-4070 Eisenhower Community Center, 170 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins 55305 ResourceWest 952-988-5350 1011 1st Street, Hopkins 55343 Lindbergh Center 952-988-4519 2700 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka 55305

From the Coordinator The latest brain research indicates that learning is enhanced

when a person feels physically safe and emotionally secure. This is true for all learners, but holds particular importance for our youngest learners – infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. They thrive when they are developing in safe environments, with proper nutrition, physical affection, and supportive caretaking. We in Hopkins Early Childhood Programs understand the importance of strong beginnings, and are excited to provide no-cost opportunities to support you in providing safe and secure environments for your young learner.

In our Baby and Mama Yoga classes, discover gentle, calming movements to do with your infant that support her in feeling supported and nurtured. In our Infant Massage class, explore ways to help your little one get deeper, longer nights of sleep, relieve his fussiness, and reduce discomfort so that he can focus on his learning all about his new environment. You will find new strategies to support the nutritional needs of your infant or toddler in our Picky Eaters No More! class. In addition to supporting your child’s needs, you will discover proven ways to nurture your relationship with your partner in our Baby-Proofing Your Relationship workshop, which will enhance the loving environment you create for your new family. Find each of these classes on page 8.

As your child’s world expands to include learning environments beyond your home, consider our exceptional preschool programs. Hopkins Preschools – Kaleidoscope and Stepping Stones (pages 12-14) – are unparalleled in offering learning environments that are in alignment with cutting-edge best practices for young students. Learning opportunities in our preschool classrooms invite children to participate in activities that are meaningful, relevant, and challenging – and inspire them to create, hypothesize, and experiment – skills that create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Find out more about our flexible options, convenient locations, and internationally-recognized curriculum by joining us at one of our Preschool Visit Us Days (page 12), in February.

We know you will be inspired by our educational, interactive, and stimulating experiences for both you and your child. Join us!

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

Contents Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood Programs

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

ECFE Registration

9-11 How to Register, Immunization Form, and Registration Form

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General Information Infants and Parents Classes, Summer Infant 1-2 Year-Olds & Parents Classes 2-3 Year-Olds & Parents Classes Spanish & Somali Classes for Native Speakers 3-5 Year-Olds & Parents Classes CPR/First Aid Family Open Gym Evening Child & Parent Classes Family Stay & Play Classes Special Topic Classes & Family Events

Hopkins Preschool Choices 12

Kaleidoscope & Stepping Stones Preschool

Kindergarten at Hopkins Public Schools 15 Gear up for Kindergarten 2014-15 and more

about Hopkins Public Schools

Resources

16 Helpful Local Resources

In our community

Register Online:

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the people are the spirit

Meet ECFE Teaching Assistant:

Meet Kaleidoscope Preschool Teacher:

Originally from Milwaukee, Cindy moved to Minneapolis in 1984, met her husband, Steve, and has been here since. She started attending ECFE classes with her children in 1992 at Harley Hopkins Family Center.

Several years later, Cindy began working in the program. She has worked in the classrooms and in the sibling care rooms at both the Meadowbrook and Harley sites.

Dedicated to working with children, Sandy has been a teacher for over 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in education and psychology, and is currently finishing her Masters in Education at Hamline University.

For the last two years, Sandy has been a preschool teacher at Kaleidoscope Preschool. She enjoys the energy and positive outlook of children this age.

Sandy loves playing a role in creating an excitement for learning in young children.

Sandy resides in Eden Prairie with her husband and four children, Casey (24), Shaylee (20), Chase (18) and Nicholas (13).

She enjoys spending time with her children whether it be skiing, roller blading, boating, tennis, racquetball, or shopping.

Cindy Luisi

Cindy graduated from college with a degree in art. She loves using her creative expertise to plan art projects and experiences for the children, and create environments that nurture their artistic curiosities.

Cindy has two grown children, both of whom attended Hopkins Public Schools. In addition to spending time with her family, Cindy loves photography, musicals, nature, and, of course, all types of art exhibits.

Look inside, pages 2-8, for ECFE classes and events.

Sandy Larson

Interested in summer preschool options? Check out page 14.

Meet Stepping Stones Classroom Assistant:

Joey Wagenheim

After receiving an Early Childhood Director’s License from Colorado Mountain College, Joey taught preschool in Salida, Colorado and in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A compelling job offer lured Joey and her husband to Minnesota; in short order, they fell in love with the Midwest. Joey began working for Hopkins Public Schools 12 years ago, and is in her third year as a classroom assistant teacher at Meadowbrook Stepping Stones. Previously, Joey was a learning support paraprofessional in reading and math for elementary students, then spent three years with the Kids & Company childcare program.

Joey is delighted to be a part of the Stepping Stones team, proclaiming, “I absolutely love seeing the world through the eyes of a 4-5 year old!”

See pages 12-14 for Hopkins Preschool information.

Early Childhood Family Education

You are your child’s first and most impor tant teacher

What are ECFE classes?

Our ECFE Classes (ECFE is Early Childhood Family Education)

You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Our affordable ECFE classes can help you with that role. Our high quality classes are for you and your young children — birth to pre-kindergarten age. A typical class meets once a week and includes: • Parent-Child Activity. Time where you and your child together 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 large/small muscle activities.

More Activities & Workshops

And there’s more — join us for Special Topics workshops and fun family events (page 8), and many other exciting activities (page 16, 17, and back cover)!

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also available for participants.

Didn’t start when your child was a baby?

No problem! We have classes for you and your child all the way from birth to five years old. You are welcome to join classes at any point it fits with your family’s life.

How to find us About Harley Hopkins Family Center

A number of Hopkins Public Schools programs are located at Harley Hopkins Family Center, including: • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • Kaleidoscope Preschool • Early Childhood Special Education • Early Childhood Screening

Maps & Address

The Hopkins ECFE program holds classes at two locations: Harley Hopkins Family Center Ronald B. Davis Community Center at 125 Monroe Avenue South Meadowbrook Elementary School Hopkins, MN 55343 5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone: 952-988-5000 Phone: 952-988-5000 Fax: 952-988-5037 See inside front cover for more addresses.

School-Year Hours: M-Fr • 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Our Staff

All ECFE teaching staff have a degree and state license in Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, or both. Read more about them online at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org.

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How to choose an ECFE class: Choosing an ECFE class to attend is easy. Aside from our 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 for all age groups, 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 4-7.

Non-Separating Classes What you need to know about non-separating classes: • Parents and children stay together in the classroom for the entire duration of the class.

• Parents remain in the same room with children and interact with them in varied learning and play activities.

• A licensed parent educator leads discussion on topics such as child growth and development, transition to parenthood, and how children learn and play.

• Discussion, sharing, and support take place within sight and sound of playing children.

Gradual Separating Classes What you need to know about gradual separating classes: • Parents and children follow the same format as listed in separating classes, except that parents start out meeting in the same room with the children and then move to a separate room several weeks into the semester.

• Separate meetings begin with only short periods of time away from the children.

• Gradually, the periods are lengthened as children adjust to the separation.

Registration for Winter/Spring 2014 ECFE lottery classes must be received by Monday, December 16 at noon. See page 9 for lottery information.

Questions about our programs? Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046.

Separating Classes What you need to know about separating classes: • Parents and children interact and explore activities together for about 30 minutes of class time. This provides an opportunity to share, learn new ideas, games, songs and activities that can be used at home.

• Following interaction time, parents meet in a separate classroom with a licensed parent educator for discussion of topics related to child development and parenting. They share ideas, information and experiences with one another, gaining knowledge and encouragement.

• While parents meet with a licensed parent educator, children participate in age-appropriate activities with a licensed early childhood teacher and a teaching assistant. Children are provided experiences which encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Sibling Care Sibling Care (if needed) is available on a sliding-scale basis for children from birth through kindergarten who are not involved in class. Starting at 6 months of age, siblings need to go to sibling care. Newborns and young babies 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 11.

Things you need to know

Class Schedule:

Immunization Law

Winter/Spring daytime and evening classes begin the week of January 21, 2014 and ends on May 2, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

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. See Immunization Form on page 10.

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. *Note, the word “parent” in this publication refers to adult caregivers responsible for the child.

Class information: 952-988-5000

Welcome New Families!

ECFE welcomes your new baby and congratulates you on your expanded family.

Please call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 to share your good news and receive a complimentary Welcome Packet.

ECFE classes will not be in session the following dates: • January 20, Martin Luther King Day • February 17, President’s Day • March 18, late start, no morning classes • March 31 - April 4, Spring Break • April 18 Call the Weather Hotline at 952-988-4019 for weather-related class and activity cancellations.

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Infants & Parents newborn to 22 months How is my baby’s brain developing? Is she eating enough? When will he begin to sit up, roll over, crawl, talk? The questions never end during this amazing time of development. Our parent educators have the knowledge and experience to field all your important questions.

Our non-separating classes, for parents and infants together, are held once a week. While you and your baby connect and play, a licensed parent educator leads discussion on topics such as infant growth and development, transition to parenthood, sleeping, nutrition, and how babies learn and play.

Looking for an evening infant class? Check out our evening class #109 on page 7.

6-14 Week Classes, Daytime No.

Age

Day & Dates

103-DW

11-23 Months Thurs, Jan. 23 - May 1

106-DW

7-15 Months

Tu, Jan. 21 - Apr. 29

*107-DWMA

0-11 Months

*107-DWMB *108-DWA *108-DWB

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care Fee Scale

non-separating 5:30-6:45 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

A

non-separating 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

A

Wed, Jan 22 - Mar. 5

non-separating 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Meadowbk. 600

Rm. 609

B

0-11 Months

Wed, Mar. 12 - Apr. 30

non-separating 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Meadowbk. 600

Rm. 609

B

0-8 Months

Fri, Jan. 24 - Feb. 28

non-separating 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

B

0-8 Months

Fri, Mar. 7 - May 2

non-separating 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

B

Green Shaded Site & Room classes are held at the Ronald B. Davis Community Center at Meadowbrook Elementary, Golden Valley. * For classes 107-DWMA and 107-DWMB, or 108-DWA and 108-DWB you can sign up for one or both sessions. Sibling care is available; see p. 3 for details.

Summer Infant Classes newborn to 12 months ECFE doesn’t stop in the summer! Early Childhood Family Education is offering summer infant classes. While parents and babies (birth through 12 months of age) connect and play, a parent educator leads discussions on topics such as infant growth and development, sleeping habits, nutrition, brain development, and how babies learn and play. Sibling care is available.

6-Week Classes, Evening

No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room Sib. Care

Fee Scale

100-A

0-12 Months

Tu, Jun. 10 - Jul. 22

non-separating

4:00-5:15 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

B

100-B

0-12 Months

Tu, Jun. 10 - Jul. 22

non-separating

6:00-7:15 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

B

100-C

0-12 Months

Wed, Jun. 11 - Jul. 23

non-separating

6:00-7:15 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

B

Note: No classes July 1-4.

Daddy & Me

birth to five years

Fun and free reading event at your local police station!

May 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Minnetonka Police & Fire Station, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard June 3, 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.

• Share books from the public library with your child.

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

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1-2 Year Olds & Parents 12 to 27 months Enjoy playing to learn with your toddler. Explore the classroom, sing songs, read books, get your fingers into art, and more! Connect with other parents on topics such as nutrition, the importance of play, and language development.

Non-separating classes: #202, #205, #212 Separating classes: #201, #204, #206.

For an evening option, see class #110, #207 on page 7.

12-14 Week Classes No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care Fee Scale

201-DW

16-27 Months

Mon, Jan. 27 - Apr. 28

separating

9:00-10:30 am

Harley 36

Rm. 35

202-DW

16-27 Months

A

Tu, Jan. 21 - Apr. 29

non-separating

9:00-10:30 am

Harley 34

Rm. 35

A

204-DWM 16-27 Months

Wed, Jan. 22 - Apr. 30

separating

9:30-11:00 am

Meadowbk. 600

Rm. 609

A

205-DW

Wed, Jan. 22 - Apr. 30

non-separating

9:00-10:30 am

Harley 34

Rm. 35

A

16-27 Months

206-DW

16-27 Months

Fri, Jan. 24 - May 2

separating

9:00-10:30 am

Harley 36

Rm. 35

A

212-DW New!

12-23 Months

Fri, Jan. 24 - May 2

non-separating

9:00-10:30 am

Harley 34

Rm. 35

A

Green Shaded Site & Room classes are held at the Ronald B. Davis Community Center at Meadowbrook Elementary, Golden Valley.

2-3 Year Olds & Parents 26 to 47 months Listen to the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! The parent educator will lead discussions on topics such as sharing, routines and rituals, temper tantrums, toilet learning, child development, and self-esteem. All classes in this section are separating.

12-14 Week Classes No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care Fee Scale

302-DW

35-47 Months

Mon, Jan. 27 - Apr. 28

separating

9:30-11:30 am

Harley 37

Rm. 35

C

303-DWM

29-40 Months

Tu, Jan. 21 - Apr. 29

separating

9:45-11:45 am

Meadowbk. 600

Rm. 609

C

*304-DW

26-35 Months

Wed, Jan. 22 - Apr. 30

separating

9:00-10:30 am

Harley 36

Rm. 35

A

305-DW

29-40 Months

Thurs, Jan. 23 - May 1

separating

9:00-11:00 am

Harley 36

Rm. 35

C

306-DW

35-47 Months

Thurs, Jan. 23 - May 1

separating

9:30-11:30 am

Harley 37

Rm. 35

C

401-DW

29-41 Months

Tu, Jan. 21 - Apr. 29

separating

9:00-11:00 am

Harley 36

Rm. 35

C

Green Shaded Site & Room classes are held at the Ronald B. Davis Community Center at Meadowbrook Elementary, Golden Valley. * 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.

Spanish & Somali Classes Español & Somali 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 offered at no cost.

Year-long Classes, Daytime

No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

412-DW

0-5 Años, Español

Miércoles, Enero 22 - Abríl 30

separación

12:00-1:30 pm Harley 36 & 37 Cuarto 35

No cost: Grant

413-DW

0-5 Years, Somali

Tu, Jan. 21 - Apr. 29

separating

12:00-1:30 pm Harley 36 & 37 Rm. 35

No cost: Grant

Class information: 952-988-5000

Site & Room

Sib. Care

Fee Scale

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3-5 Year Olds & Parents 36 to 65 months Your child is exploring her growing independence. This class will give her opportunities to practice social skills, reading, art, stories, science, and more. Your child’s classroom will have interesting learning stations that will engage him while developing schoolreadiness skills. Parents will discuss topics such as sibling rivalry, healthy communication, setting limits, and more.

Parents have an opportunity to develop strong connections with other parents and learn strategies to support their child’s readiness for elementary school, at the same time, children participate in rich and varied learning activities that will enhance their other preschool experiences.

This class is separating.

13-Week Class, Daytime

No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care

402-DW

36-65 Months

Fri, Jan. 24 - May 2

separating

9:30-11:30 am

Harley 37

Rm. 35

Fee Scale C

CPR & First Aid FREE classes! Parent-only.

Be prepared with life-saving skills! Hands-only CPR and Basic First Aid training can give

you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency. Taught by Hopkins Fire Department staff. These classes are offered at no cost, registration is required for these classes.

Child care is available for $5/session per child.

Hands-only CPR: Learn what to do in a variety of emergency situations with infants and children, including choking and breathing. It will include AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) training for an emergency situation in which a heart stops beating. Class content is applicable for infants through adult ages. This class is not for certification or re-certification. Offered at no cost, registration is required. Child care: $5/session per child.

Basic First Aid: Content of this class includes what actions to take for first responders. You will learn what to do for cuts, bruises, minor lacerations, falls, contusions, and broken bones, focusing on situations involving infants and children. Also, learn what to do if someone is having trouble breathing, having a seizure, or needing to place a 911 call. Registration is required. Child care: $5/session per child.

One-time Workshops, Daytime

No.

Class

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care

Fee Scale

718-EWA

Basic First Aid

Wed, Feb. 5

parent-only

10:00-11:00 am

Harley 7

Rm. 35

No Cost

718-EWB

Basic First Aid

Wed, Apr. 9

parent-only

10:00-11:00 am

Harley 7

Rm. 35

No Cost

711-EWA

Hands-only CPR

Wed, Feb. 19

parent-only

10:00-11:00 am

Harley 7

Rm. 35

No Cost

711-EWB

Hands-only CPR

Wed, Apr. 16

parent-only

10:00-11:00 am

Harley 7

Rm. 35

No Cost

Saturday Family Open Gym Birth to 5 years We have the cure for the winter wiggles. Saturday Family Open Gym gives parents and children a place to move, play, and have fun! The entire class is devoted to parent-child activities in the gym and classroom, with time at the end for music and songs. Family Open Gym classes are drop-in classes in which you can attend any or all of the 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.** 8 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.

10-Week Class, Saturday Drop-in

No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room Sib. Care

Fee

501-DW

0-5 Years

Sat, Jan. 18 - Mar. 22

non-separating

10:00-11:30 am

Harley 36

$5/family**

No

** Course cost is $5 per session per family or a special rate of $45 for the entire 10-week series.

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Evening Child & Parent birth to 5 years The questions don’t stop just because you can’t come to a daytime class! These

classes follow the same format as our daytime Child & Parent classes. Join us for these classes created especially for families who prefer evening options.

Infants & Toddler Playtime, 12-Week Classes

Have fun engaging with your infant or toddler in a variety of activities. Learn songs and games to play together. A licensed parent educator will be available to answer all your questions about your baby’s development. One or both parents/guardians may attend.

Join us! Sibling care is not available for Playtime sessions.

No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care

Fee Scale

103-DW

11-23 Months

Thurs, Jan. 23 - May 1

non-separating

5:30-6:45 pm

Harley 34

Rm. 35

A

109-EW

0-12 Months

Tu, Jan. 28 - Apr. 22

non-separating

5:30-6:30 pm

Harley 34

No

Free

110-EW

13-35 Months

Tu, Jan. 28 - Apr. 22

separating

5:15-6:30 pm

Harley 36

No

A

1-5 Year Olds & Parents, 12-Week Classes

Parents will discuss topics such as sibling rivalry, your child’s temperament, healthy communication, setting limits, and more.

No.

Age

Day & Dates

Format

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care Fee Scale

207-EW

15-28 Months

Mon, Jan. 27 - Apr. 28

non-separating

6:30-7:45 pm

Harley 34

No

A

208-EW

29-40 Months

Mon, Jan. 27 - Apr. 28

separating

6:30-8:00 pm

Harley 36

No

A

309-EW

41-65 Months

Mon, Jan. 27 - Apr. 28

separating

6:30-8:00 pm

Harley 37

No

A

Family Stay & Play

Birth to 5 years

Do you delight in special play-time with your child? Stay & Play class is for you! Each 4-week section has a different exciting theme: Ooey, Gooey Science in Action; Books Bonanza, Beloved Stories Come Alive; and Planting a Rainbow, Exploring Our Five Senses. Parents remain in the same room with children and the entire class is devoted to parent-child activities, including song time, sensory experiences, gym play, science, and art projects. There is no parent discussion period in this class. One or both parents may attend. Stay & Play classes are drop-in classes in which you can attend any or all of the class offerings.

Registration for individual classes must be made 24 hours prior to the date by calling the Harley Hopkins Family Center at 952-988-5000. Two choices are available for registrations: 1) Register for the entire series, 8 spaces available. or 2) Register for individual classes only.

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

4-Week Classes, Daytime Drop-in No.

Age

Day & Dates

Theme

Time

Site & Room

Sib. Care

Fee

504-DW*

0-5 Years

Mon, Jan. 27 - Feb. 24

Ooey, Gooey Science

11:00 am-12:30 pm

Harley 36

No

$5/family**

505-DW*

0-5 Years

Mon, Mar. 3 - 24

Books Bonanza!

11:00 am-12:30 pm

Harley 36

No

$5/family**

506-DW

0-5 Years

Mon, Apr. 7 - 28

Planting a Rainbow

11:00 am-12:30 pm

Harley 36

No

$5/family**

** Course cost is $5 per class per family or a special rate of $15 for the entire 4-week series. You may sign up for one or all three sessions.

Class information: 952-988-5000

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Special Topic Classes Just for you . . . Special Topic classes make good parents better! Our parent educators can give you tools, tips, and techniques to enhance your confidence as a parent. In Parent Only classes, childcare is available for your child, while you join other parents at these informative classes to share the joys of raising your young child. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for participants.

New! Free monthly series: Try us out — free! . . . Great classes for you to enjoy, learn, socialize, and be the best parent you can be.

NEW! Yum! Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years Nancy Entgelmeier, RN, CMP, Feeding Clinic Coordinator for Children’s Hospital Get your child off to a good start with eating well! We’ll explore feeding patterns of infants and toddlers, types and amounts of food to serve, and ways to avoid pitfalls that lead to picky eating. For parents of children birth-2 years. #719-EW: Harley 27 Free, registration required Thursday, May 8 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Baby-Proofing Your Relationship Holly Birkeland, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Struggling to find balance between the work of parenting and romance? In this parent-only class, you’ll discover ideas for holding on to your romantic selves, and avoiding pitfalls so you can nurture your relationship. #716-EW: Harley 27 Free, registration required Tuesday, Feb. 11 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Infant Massage Kara Quist, Pediatric Physical Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor Infant massage is a special time for babies and their parents to get to know each other.

It encourages longer sleep patterns, promotes attachment, enhances growing and healing, and can help relieve colic, reflux, teething, and gas. Please bring a mat or blanket. Babies birth to crawling are welcome. #428-EW: Harley 34 Free, registration required Wednesday, Feb. 26 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Baby & Mama Yoga Anna Melzer, certified yoga instructor, advanced prenatal training Baby & Mama Yoga invites babies and their caregivers to bond through loving touch, sight, sound, and movement. Baby is included in the yoga practice to build a strong bond of trust and security. Connect with other new moms, too! It’s great for moms who are feeling fine at 6 weeks postpartum. Babies ages 6 weeks until crawling are welcome.

Please bring a blanket for baby.

Harley 34 Free, registration required #714-DWA: Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00-11:00 a.m. #714-DWB: Thursday, May 1 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Registration Information —

Registration is required for these classes and for sibling care.

Limited child care for children — 6 months through kindergarten is available, $5 per child. Questions? Call us at 952-988-5000.

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One-session workshop: Calming Stressed and Anxious Kids Denise Konen, Parent Educator Would you like to understand why fears and anxiety can take over family or school interactions? When children are anxious they avoid situations, become perfectionists, and fight with those around them.

Learn practical strategies to help children manage stress and anxiety for calmer days ahead. For parents of children 2-6. Child care is available, $5/child. #710-EW: Harley 27 $10/adult, $15/household Tuesday, March 4 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Picky Eaters No More!

Nancy Entgelmeier, RN, CMP, Feeding Clinic Coordinator for Children’s Hospital Learn about typical feeding patterns of children from infancy through the preschool years. Explore foods, portions, pattern of offering foods, and ways to promote happy family mealtimes. Discover how to avoid pitfalls that can lead to picky eating often seen in young children. Food allergies will be addressed, along with time for your nutrition questions. For parents of children birth-5. Child care is available, $5/child. #717-EW: Harley 27 $10/adult, $15/household Tuesday, February 18 6:30-8:00 pm

Family events!

Frosty Fun! Come in from the cold — indoor family fun!

Indoor winter event for your family! Enjoy playing with snow and ice, making snowflake art, singing snowy songs, listening to winter tales, and enjoying warm cocoa, all indoors.

Designed for families with children ages 2-5.

Child care for children 6-24 months available, $5 per child. #405-EW: Harley 35 $5 per family Saturday, January 11 10:00-11:30 a.m.

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

Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, grandfather, uncle, or special adult will enjoy an enchanted evening with refreshments, dancing, photos opportunities, and more.

Friday, March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins $24/adult/child pair, $9 each additional sibling Register for Enchanted Stars: Enchanted Stars is presented by Hopkins Community Education Youth Programs, call Youth Programs at 952-988-4070, or register for Enchanted Stars online at HopkinsCommunityEd.org.

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E C F E Reg i s tr ati o n

Registration information about Kaleidoscope & Stepping Stones Preschools see pages 12-14.

ECFE registrations received online, inperson, or by mail by noon on Monday, December 16 are placed in a lottery.

Registrations received after December 16 are placed on a space-available basis.

Online

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

In Person or By Mail

Stop by with or mail your filled-out form with your check or credit card number to:

Hopkins Public Schools

Harley Hopkins Family Center

Early Childhood Office, Room 1

125 Monroe Ave. S.

Hopkins, MN 55343

By Phone are taken starting Dec. 17 Call the Harley Hopkins Early Childhood Office: 952-988-5000

Fax

Fax registration to: 952-988-5037

Affordable Classes

General Registration Information

Cancellations & Refunds

• Please select classes based on your child’s age as of February 1, 2014. Registrations will be processed on a lottery basis.

All registrations received by noon on Monday, December 16, 2013 will be included in the lottery. Please note: registrations for the lottery are not taken by phone.

• Registration continues until classes are full.

• Payment can be made by cash, check, VISA, DISCOVER, or MASTERCARD at the time of registration. Checks payable to: ISD #270.

• If sibling care is offered for the class for which you want to register, please complete the information on the registration form. Preregistration 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 limited to one 12- or 14-week class per child. There is no limit on special topics, events or classes less than 12 weeks.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• There is a non-refundable $25 cancellation fee for participants registering for 12-14 week classes.

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!

Cancellation Policy: • 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.

• 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.

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

Fees Fee Scale (sibling care is one-half the cost of the class) Category

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.

Have twins? Please see the twins discount policy above, listed in General Registration Information.

Class information: 952-988-5000

Suggested Fee Scale Gross Family Income

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2 Hr class 5-7 wk class

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

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

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10 | Hopkins Early Childhood Programs Vaccine

Vaccine

Vaccine

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) • Required for children 15 months and older • Must be given on or after 1st birthday • 2nd dose at 4-6 years

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) • 3-4 doses for children at 2-15 months • 1 dose ≥12 months required (suspended 2008*) • 1 dose for previously unvaccinated children 15-59 months • Not indicated for children 5 years or older

Varicella (Chickenpox) • 1st dose between 12-18 months • 2nd dose at 4-6 years or at school entrance

* Suspended due to vaccine shortage 2008

Hepatitis A (Hep A) • 2 doses separated by 6 months for children 12-24 months

(1st time influenza immunization requires 2 doses)

• 1 dose annually for children ≥6 months

Influenza (LAIV or TIV)

Rotavirus • 3 doses at 2, 4, and 6 months

Hepatitis B (Hep B)–required for kindergarten • 3 doses between birth and 18 months

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Polio (IPV and/or OPV) • 3 doses at 2-18 months • 4th dose at 4-6 years or at school entrance

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) • 2-4 doses for children 2-24 months • Consider for unvaccinated children at 24-59 months in child care • Not indicated for children 5 years or older

Vaccine

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP) • 3 doses during 1st year (at 2-month intervals) • 4th dose at 12-18 months • 5th dose at 4-6 years or at school entrance Indicate vaccine type: DTaP or DT.

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Immunization Program P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 651-201-5503 or 1-800-657-3970 www.health.state.mn.us/immunize IC#140-0474 (MDH, 6/2008)

Questions?

If you have a question about immunizations, call your clinic or local public health department.

Note for Providers 1. Remind parents to immunize children on time.

• As an ECFE/School Readiness provider, you are in an excellent position to help remind parents about immunizations.

• Ask your local health department for an updated immunization schedule each calendar year so you will have the latest information on hand.

4. If your child is not up-to-date on his or her shots, you can catch up.

Minnesota children are still getting diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella. These diseases are contagious. They can spread rapidly, especially among groups of children who have not received their shots.

And some of them, like pertussis (whooping cough), are much more serious for children than they are for adults. As a parent, you can protect your children by making sure they get all their shots.

Notes for Parents 1. Give your child’s immunization history to the ECFE/School Readiness coordinator when you enroll.

2. Keep track of your child’s shots.

3. This program will be only one of many times you will need an upto-date shot record for your child.

• It will save you time if you keep a shot record for each of your children.

• Be sure to have the record updated each time your child receives a shot.

• You will also need this record for school, camp, college, and if you go to a new doctor or clinic.

ECFE/School Readiness Immunization Record-Instructions Who should complete this form?

Either the parent/guardian or physician/clinic, can fill in the child’s immunization history. You can get a legal exemption to the immunization law for medical or conscientious reasons.

Birthdate: _____________________ Date of Enrollment: _______________

Name: ______________________________________________________

ECFE/School Readiness Immunization Record

immunization form Winter/Spring 2014

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Winter/Spring 2014

Registration form

Register online for class lottery! www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org  Online Registration Hopkins Public Schools ECFE Class registration (Early Childhood Family Education) Mail 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 use a separate check for each class. Make sure it includes Sibling Care fees if appropriate.

Family Information

• Please Print Clearly •

Father’s Name ____________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first

last

Mother’s Name ___________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first

last

Child’s Name _________________________________________________ Date of Birth______________ q Male q Female first last

Address: ______________________________________________ City:___________________________ Zip__________ Phone: Home: _________________________ Work: _________________________ Cell: _________________________ Email (print clearly): _________________________________________________________________________________ Check here to receive our E-News. qYes! 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 given to others without my permission.

Additional Siblings in family: ame: _________________________________________________ Date N of Birth______________ q Male q Female first last

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

Registration Information

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Class Day(s) Class Class *Sibling Sub

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*Sibling fee is ½ the class fee

TOTAL $________

Section # of class to be put on waiting list if your 1st or 2nd choice is not available: Wait List #1: _____________________________________ Wait List #2: ______________________________________ If Sibling Care is needed, you must register your child(ren): At 6 months of age siblings must go to Sibling Care.

Name:___________________________________ Birthdate ________________ Class No. ________________ Name:___________________________________ Birthdate ________________ Class No. ________________ Is your child receiving Early Intervention Services (optional) q Yes If yes, what kinds of intervention services is he/she receiving:

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 ECFE? qYes q No How did you find out about ECFE? _________________________________________________________________________ Payment information q Credit card number: _______________________________________________________ Expiration date: ______________ Name on Card: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ q MasterCard

q Visa

q Discover

Signature ___________________________________________________________

q Check: Checks payable to ISD 270

Check No.__________________________

q Cash: (do not mail cash)_________________

Date ______________________________

Class information: 952-988-5000

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Hopkins Preschools

Kaleidoscope • Stepping Stones

Ready for a world of discovery and learning?

Your preschool choice does make a difference.

Our preschools are unparalleled

Inside our preschools you’ll discover a stimulating learning environment designed to create excitement around learning. Our internationally recognized curriculum approach promotes curiosity and the development of the whole child.

See Us, Meet Us —

Visit Us events: Stepping Stones Preschool: Tanglen: Tu., Feb. 11 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Meadowbrook: Wed., Feb. 12 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Gatewood: Thur., Feb. 13 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Preschool: Meadowbrook: Mon., Feb. 24 12:00-1:00 p.m.

What makes our Hopkins Preschools exceptional: • Our curriculum. Developmentally appropriate, our guided, discovery-based curriculum is inspired by the signature Reggio Emilia Approach. The curriculum adapts to the interests of the children and allows them to plan, think, experiment, evaluate and amend their ideas.

• The environment. We boast creative, engaging classrooms and nature-oriented playgrounds that encourage exploring and inspire learning.

• Our well-trained teachers. Not only do all hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree, they have extensive experience in creating nurturing surroundings that kindle curiosity and boost learning.

• Social and emotional growth. Children make the social, academic, and physical connections to school, while creating long-lasting relationships.

• Preparation for kindergarten. We provide transition and introduction into elementary school.

Families love our flexible options, including full- or half-days, 2-5 days a week, with school-year, summer, or year-round choices. We’re conveniently located at five sites in Minnetonka, Hopkins and Golden Valley. Our full-day option is open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2014-15 Registration Information

Registration for the 2014-15 school year will be a lottery. Waiting lists will be kept for all classes as openings may become available.

March 5 (both Stepping Stones & Kaleidoscope) District residents (first priority) and current open-enrolled/out-of-district families may submit their registrations until noon on March 5, 2014, to be included in the lottery. Families will be notified the following week.

March 6 and after On a space-available basis.

Watch your mail in early February for detailed 2014-15 preschool options and pricing.

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

Openings for 2013-14 may be still be available. Registration information on our 2014-15 school year will be available early February.

STEM • Science Technology, Engineering, Math

STEM in all Hopkins Preschools

Harley Hopkins: Fri., Feb. 28 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Children are natural explorers, sense-makers, and problem-solvers. What they explore depends on the materials, experiences, and support we provide them. All Hopkins preschool programs have STEM curriculum. STEM learning integrates into the Hopkins Preschool program because it is already centered on exploratory learning, a cornerstone of the Reggio-inspired approach.

Glen Lake: Tues., Feb. 25 12:00-1:00 p.m.

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 gives preschoolers the STEM base knowledge, ready to be expanded on, as they move into deeper STEM concepts through the Hopkins Public Schools curriculum.

We thank the Hopkins Education Foundation for the grant to bring STEM materials and experiences to Hopkins’ youngest learners.

Questions? Call 952-988-5000 or email Karen.Tadewald@HopkinsSchools.org. Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool 12 | Hopkins Early Childhood Programs

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What option fits your family?

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Stepping Stones Open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Year-round Year-Before-Kindergarten 4-5 year olds 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. Our current program runs from September 4, 2013 to June 6 (school-year) or August 15, 2014 (full year).

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

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 discoverybased setting that helps prepare children for kindergarten.

Kaleidoscope

Activities and exploration are provided in the following areas: • Music • Literacy Activities • Science • Problem Solving • Art • Cooperative Activities • Cooking • Large Muscle Activities • Computers • Fine Motor Skills • Math Skills • Creative Dramatics • Social Skills

Kaleidoscope Preschool offers parents a choice of classes that are two or three half-days per week for children ages 3-5. The Kaleidoscope school year program runs September to May.

Learning is individualized for your child. Growth of child is documented and reported in the areas of personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, and physical development.

Tuition: Stepping Stones 2013-14 full-year tuition is twelve payments of $905. School-year-only tuition is nine payments of $960.

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What will my child learn?

Half-Day • Part-Week • 3-5 year olds

3 Locations: Harley Hopkins Family Center, Meadowbrook Elementary School, and Glen Lake Elementary.

Tuition: 2013-14 Tuition for Kaleidoscope ranges from $125 per month to $185 per month depending on section (see section choices below).

Kaleidoscope Class Sections 2013-14 Classes are 14 children with 1 teacher and an assistant (Sections E & H have 16 children). TEAM classes have additional ECSE support staff.

What a typical day may look like Throughout the day, 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 guided, discovery-based curriculum includes: • Individual, small, and large group projects and activities.

• Learning center/choice time.

• Outdoor play on our natural outdoor playscapes.

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

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 $185/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30 am Section B - 3's and 4's $125/month Tu, Thur 9:00-11:30 am Section D - 3's and 4's TEAM $125/month Tu, Thur 9:15-11:45 am Section E - 3's and 4's TEAM $185/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section F - 3's and 4's $125/month Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30 am

Kaleidoscope at Glen Lake Elementary Section G - 3's and 4's $125/month Tu, Thur 9:00 to 11:30 am Section GL - YBK $185/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 to 11:30 am Optional: AfterCare-Section GL Extended Day Extend your child’s preschool day throughout the school year until 3:30 pm! Morning is spent in the preschool classroom, and children then join the KinderConnection Kids and Company class from 11:30-3:30. Lunch may be purchased through Royal Cuisine. AfterCare: 3 days/ week, add $268 to Sec. GL tuition.

Year Before Kindergarten (YBK) Classes

Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2013 to enroll in a YBK section.

Section H - YBK TEAM $185/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section I - YBK $185/month Mon, Tu, Thur 9:00-11:30 am Section J - YBK $185/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section K - YBK $185/month Tu, Wed, Thur 9:15-11:45 am Section L - YBK TEAM $185/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15-11:45 am Section M - YBK TEAM $185/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm

Kaleidoscope at Meadowbrook in the

Ronald B. Davis Community Ctr 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

$125/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $185/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $185/month 12:30 to 3:00 pm

Kaleidoscope school-year classes run from September 9, 2013 to May 23, 2014.

Register: 952-988-5000 • www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool Class information: 952-988-5000

Great 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.

Families help us thrive Families are an important component of our program. Special classroom family events are planned throughout the year. Parental involvement and input are also invited through a parent advisory council, a yearly evaluation, and volunteer opportunities in and for the classrooms.

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Summer Preschool Options

Kaleidoscope • Stepping Stones

Hopkins Half-day & Full-day summer 2014 preschool options for 3-5 year olds.

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Kaleidoscope Summer Adventure Classes (half-day, part-week, 3-5 year olds)

Plan to join us in June for hands-on, meaningful experiences with books, writing activities, music, science, art, dramatic and outdoor play! Summer Adventure classes are held at the Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave. S. in Hopkins. Tuition assistance may be available for qualifying families. To register, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2014, and not have attended kindergarten.

More details and registration information will be available early February with our 2014-15 school-year class information and registration materials. Call us at 952.988.5000 to be put on the mailing list.

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Questions? Contact us!

952-988-5000 www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool karen.tadewald@hopkinsschools.org

Registration information below.

Stepping Stones Summer Before Kindergarten

(full-week, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., summer-before-kindergarten 4-5 year olds) Make the most of you child’s summer-before-kindergarten! Stepping Stones offers an enriching summer preschool opportunity for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014.

Summer program dates: The summer program will run from June 12 - August 15, 2014. Stepping Stones is open from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is a five day-per-week program (M-F).

Tuition: Summer tuition is 3 payments of $800, which includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and field trips.

Registration information below.

2014 Summer Registration Information

More Information?

Web

www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool

Phone

Call us at 952-988-5000.

Kaleidoscope Summer Adventures registration begins with a lottery at noon on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

We will continue to take registrations on a space-available basis beginning Thursday, March 6, 2014.

Stepping Stones will fill 2014 Summer-Before-Kindergarten openings on a space-available basis beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Call 952-988-5000 for more details.

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Hopkins Public Schools: Transforming Learning Information for our Early Childhood families about Hopkins Public Schools

Gearing up for Hopkins Kindergarten!

www.HopkinsSchools.org/kinder

For our youngest learners, our free, all-day 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 kindergarten teachers prepares students for a successful experience in first grade and beyond. Kindergarten students come to us with a wide range of interests, knowledge, skills, maturity, and developmental levels.

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.

For Kindergarten Families Kindergarten Roundup

For Kindergarten Families Bridge: Explore the Rooms!

Get acquainted with the classrooms and receive important information packets from the school.

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

Join our District’s Learning Readiness Specialist who will share ways you can help your child get ready for school. You will also have a chance to meet the principal, and other children who will be in your child’s school.

Attendance is encouraged but not required. No fee. Event is for parents and kindergartners only, no childcare available.

Registration is required, call 952-988-5000.

Mark your calendar for Kindergarten Round Up at your child’s school. All kindergarten families are highly encouraged to attend this event. Students will be involved in welcoming kindergarten activities, while parents receive important information from the principal, health office, transportation supervisor, and Kids & Company staff.

Alice Smith: Eisenhower + XinXing: Gatewood: Glen Lake: L.H. Tanglen: Meadowbrook:

March 17, 6:30 p.m.

March 18, 5:30 p.m.

March 18, 5:30 p.m.

March 18, 6:30 p.m.

March 20, 6:30 p.m.

March 21, 10:00 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.

#606-Alice Smith: #604-Eisenhower + XinXing: #603-Gatewood: #601-Glen Lake: #602-L.H. Tanglen: #605-Meadowbrook:

May 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

May 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

May 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

May 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

April 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

May 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Watch us in action! Get a taste of our elementary schools and curriculum!

Scan the QR code at right, or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Discover

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7th-9th

10th-12th

Elementary Programs

Junior & Senior High

Here are just a few of the things that make Hopkins K-6th grade special!

• NEW! Spanish Language instruction for all kindergarten through second-grade students in Fall 2014.

• 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.

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

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

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 AP offerings

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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) candidate schools, giving our students a unique global focus.

Prepared for College — Prepared for Life Our secondary program gives students an extraordinary range of opportunities so they begin to know themselves, and are more focused and prepared when they enter post-secondary education or the workforce, because of their many experiences at Hopkins Public Schools.

World Language in all elementary schools

All kindergarten and first grade classrooms have Spanish language instruction integrated into the regular curriculum.

Spanish language instruction will expand yearly until all elementary grades have the integrated curriculum. The addition of our new Spanish language instruction program to the elementary curriculum aligns with the competitive World Language opportunities offered at our junior and senior high schools. Adding a world language to the elementary curriculum is an excellent learning opportunity for our students. Research has shown that learning other languages has a positive effect on intellectual growth, improves understanding of a child’s native language, provides exposure to other cultures, and gives students a head start in the language requirements needed for college.

Class information: 952-988-5000 Hopkins Community Education | 15 www.HopkinsSchools.org Learn more about Hopkins Public Schools:

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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 get in class.

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• Activities for young children.

Your guide to early childhood parenting, resources & events from trusted local experts.

New baby in your life?

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Congratulations on your recent family addition. Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 to share your good news and receive a complimentary Baby’s First Year packet.

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Be sure we know who you are...

Call 952-988-4105 or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/census if: • 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.

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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! Join us: • Calming Stressed and Anxious Kids, March 4, 6:30 p.m.

• Free class! Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years, May 8, 6:30 p.m.

See page 8 for more information and to see more great classes.

Since 1995, Hopkins Education Foundation has granted more than $2,00,000 to the Hopkins School District!

These innovating and enriching grants provide extraordinary learning opportunities for our Hopkins students, Pre-K – 12.

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

Investing in our children, investing in our future.

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One-to-One Visits provide education and support to parents with children birth to age 5. 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 issues.

HopkinsParent.com

1. Get your Baby’s 1st Year Packet

One-to-One Visits — Free!

• Information about resources through the district and in the community.

• A “Baby’s 1st Year” packet ... and much more.

This helpful service is free to parents with infants, toddlers and preschoolers living in the Hopkins School District. For more information, or to arrange a visit, please call Kathryn at 952-988-5046.

TLC-The Lending Closet It’s like having new toys every week!

952-988-5000

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.

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

Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave. S, Hopkins.

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Early Childhood Screening

The purpose of screening is to check for barriers to a child’s learning such as vision or hearing problems, or delays in speech.

Every child entering kindergarten in Minnesota is required to go through early childhood screening. If your child is between the ages of 3 and 4 years, plan on making an appointment for an early childhood screening.

Register online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/screen, or call and leave a message at 952-988-5017. All prospective kindergartners will be required to have the hepatitis B vaccine. MN Immunization Hotline: 612-676-5100

Refer a Child to Help Me Grow 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 screening or evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for Help-Me-Grow: Early Intervention Service. Early childhood specialists will work with eligible children and families to plan the services and support they need.

www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org

More for families!

Adult Enrichment

Youth Enrichment

Be a lifelong learner! Our classes for adults range from cooking and fitness, to art and world languages. Explore a new passion, refine a skill, stay fit, keep your mind active! A sample: • Kettlebells • Yoga • Wellness Classes • Zumba • International Cooking • Pottery • Guitar • Felting Classes • Yoga • Photography • Computer Classes • Belly Dancing

Our BOOST out-of-school time youth programs keep kids engaged while learning! Join us for classes like these, and many more: • Drivers Education • Fencing • Extreme Legos • Kung Fu • Water Polo • Babysitting • Cup Stacking • Chess • Ski & Snowboard Club • Fun Science Our Parent Education offerings will keep your parenting skills sharp!

Look for seminars, classes, and events throughout the year.

Visit www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org for all our offerings, or call 952-988-4070 for a catalog.

Enchanted Stars Little Girls & their Favorite Guy

Friday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandfather, or special adult will enjoy an enchanted evening together with refreshments, dancing, photo opportunities, and more. $24 per adult/child pair.

See page 8, or visit www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org for more details.

Free!

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. Choose a new, free book for each child to take home. Older siblings are welcome.

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. Watch for your summer Hop-Kids brochure arriving in February and sign up for super summer activities!

Check out Hop-Kids for action and learning that is fun! Ballet, t-ball, golf, art, drama, science, music, and more.

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

For you! Try Us Classes

are free!

Led by parent educator, Kathryn Moore, M.A. and early childhood teacher, Katie Clark, M.A.

Dates: Wednesdays, February 5, April 9, May 21, 5:45-7:00 p.m.

Location: Harley Hopkins Family Center

125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins

Infant Massage

Date: Thursday, March 6, 6:00-7:15 p.m.

Location: Gatewood Elementary School

14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka Date: Tuesday, January 14, 6:00-7:15 p.m.

Location: Hopkins Public Library

22 - 11th Ave. N., Hopkins

Yum! Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years

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 community dinners are offered until your baby is 24 months old.

Baby-Proofing Your Relationship

Try them out on us.

Our one-session special topics classes are free!

Now is the perfect time to check out these great Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes. Experience for yourself all the fun and learning that goes on inside our classrooms with these free classes, just for you.

For classes and details, see the Special Topics section on page 8.

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Hopkins MN Permit No. 161

Building a great place to live

Hopkins Community Education 1001 Highway 7, Room 170 Hopkins, MN 55305 Serving the communities of: Hopkins, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Plymouth, & St. Louis Park.

Dates to Note: (Registrations for ECFE and preschool are open throughout the year on a space-available basis.)

ECFE Registration Lottery: Monday, December 16 at noon: see page 9.

Hopkins Preschools: Current year registrations for preschool are open now. 2014-15 Lottery: March 5 at noon, see page 12-14 for detailed information.

TIME VALUE

It’s all here — activities designed for young families!

Fun Events for the Family!

Daddy & Me

birth to five years

Frosty Fun!

Come in from the cold for indoor winter fun!

Saturday, January 11 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Play with snow and ice, create snowflake art, sing snowy songs, listen to winter stories, enjoy warm cocoa, and more — all indoors!

Class # 405-EW. Ages 2-5. $5 per family. See page 8 for details.

Beat the

winter wiggles!

Our Family Open Gym gives parents and children a place to move, play, and have fun!

Saturdays throughout the winter.

See page 6 for more information.

Spend time together at these fun and free reading events!

May 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Minnetonka Police & Fire Station 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka

June 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hopkins Police Station 1010 - 1st Street South, Hopkins

Dads, grandpas, uncles, and male friends with children, ages birth to 5 — join us and spend time together engaged in fun activities: • Explore the Minnetonka Police & Fire Station and the Hopkins Police Station.

• Listen as police officers read stories to the children.

• Jump behind the wheel of their vehicles.

• Share books from the public library with your child.

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

Hopkins Preschools

Visit Us days coming up:

Your preschool choice does make a difference.

Stepping Stones Preschool:

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.

Kaleidoscope Preschool:

www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool

Tanglen: Feb. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Meadowbrook: Feb. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Gatewood: Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Meadowbrook: Feb. 24, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Harley Hopkins: Feb. 28, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Glen Lake: Feb. 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m.