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Index Sensory Library NOW AVAILABLE 11 2023 Center Closures 04 Refer and Hire Incentive, Welcome 08 Photos of Preschool Picnic at Sibley Park 06 05 Up and Coming 09 Hiring and Benefits Sensory Library 11 RaiseRight - Save on Tuition 10 Workiversaries 20-23 Arena Group: GiANT Monthly Sessions 15 Upcoming Community Events 16 Butterfly Photos 12 Scholastic Orders, Allergy Reminder 18 Upcoming Monthly Study 14 updated February 2022 Review & download MN Dept of Health COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Child Care Programs Covid-19Policies 227 Event Space 26 June News Parent Resource 24 Infant Development Center 19 Community Garden 13
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Up & Coming! Up & Coming!
NOW-AUG: CM VOLLEYBALL GAMES
CASWELL PARK, EVERY TUESDAY (game times vary)
JUNE 17: JUNETEENTH
COMMUNITY EVENT, CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, AFTERNOON
JULY 3-5: CENTER CLOSED
SUMMER BREAK AND TEACHER ANNUAL TRAINING
Cheer on our Cultivate Mankato Volleyball!
WHEN: Every Tuesday, NOW thru August 1st
CULTIVATE MANKATO
WHERE: Caswell Park, Howard Dr., N. Mankato
WHO: Anyone is welcome!
CLICK HERE FOR THE GAME SCHEDULE!
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Thank You
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Welcome! O U R N E W T E A M M E M B E R S T O O U R T E A M ! Referral & Hire C U L T I V A T E M A N K A T O Family Incentive Program
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ENROLLMENT CODE: GIFT CARD ORDER SCHEDULE: HAVE QUESTIONS? CZGPSWL3ID8X 1st & 3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH jordyn erickson@cultivatemankato com JORDYN ERICKSON (physical gift cards) click here for Cultivate Mankato's RaiseRight FAQ SAVE ON TUITION ENROLL HERE
SENSORY LENDING LIBRARY
made possible by community donations through CultivateMN Reserve Anytime. Online reservations only. 7 day reservations. Pick up is available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30-5pm 110 S. Broad Street, Mankato MN 56001
Now Available!
We worked hard with Sam Olsen, OT with Persist Therapy, to get our sensory library ready for use! Cultivate Mankato teachers will also be able to utilize our sensory library, and children will be able to visit and use our quiet space if sensory breaks are needed.
Thank you to the following for supporting our youngest children!
Bev Palmquist
Kristen Friedrichs
Nazli Yilmaz
Kirsti Cole
Michele Determan
Lyn Merritt
The
Tarek Khalife
Dubbelde Family
Anissa
Sandland
Cathy Walser
Brooke
Shea
Forstner
Kluender
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caterpillars... cocoons... butterflies... release!
ourGarden!
With a mix of starter plants grown on-site, and a generous donation from Terri Anderson of Valley Veggies and Flowers in Lake Crystal, the Preschoolers are hard at work getting our plots at the Community Garden ready for our 3rd year of planting!
On this years menu is: Basil, Dill, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Cilantro, Okra, Gherkin Cucumbers, Snack Peppers, Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Radishes and more!
For our younger programs who do not visit the community garden, we have 3 raised garden beds and box planters lining our playground fence on-site. These have various different herbs, flowers, and vegetables that students love to smell, pick, taste, and learn about. One crowd favorite is Basil, straight off the plant!
As our plants grow and are ready to harvest, some of the produce will be utilized by our Chef, Liv, in meals and snacks provided to students and staff.
Part of the harvest will also be made available for students and families to take home at the end of the day as a snack or to prepare for dinner.
Please reach out to me at Samantha.Laman@CultivateMankato.com if you have any questions, or wish to request that we add something specific to our gardens for you and your family.
U P C O M I N G M O N T H L Y S T U D Y
Within our education curriculum, we use studie broad concept that we focus on for 4-6 weeks. This month we will begin our Summer Study. R special to share in regards to our upcom
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GROUP ARENA
UPCOMING TOPIC: 5 VOICES
6:00-7:00 PM Sessions are held every month via Zoom
Upcoming Session: JUNE 15TH
* Participating is optional
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
If you would like to join this session, contact Candice Deal-Bartell at candice@arenagroup.services and request the zoom link
For 2023 our team is intentionally focusing on culture, relationships, values, and leadership development at Cultivate! Every month, our team has the option to attend a virtual leadership meeting that focuses on a specific topic. All are welcome – including our Cultivate families!
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Children's
activities sponsored
Cultivate Mankato will be hosting the children’s activities again this year. We will be bringing the bounce house, hula hoops and of course, BUBBLES!
If you and your family would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Anissa at anissa@cultivatemankato.com
DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Join Us! Join Us! S U M M E R F U N W I T H C U L T I V A T E M A N K A T O !
1:00-5:00
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If you would like to volunteer at this event please contact Anissa. anissa@cultivatemankato.com by Cultivate Mankato / Cultivate
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Please join us at Celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1 pm - 5 pm at Mankato's Civic Center Plaza for the historic celebration of Black and African American independence in the United States and to promote our local BIPOC communities.
Be on the lookout for our 3rd Annual Cultivate Mankato MoonDogs game this summer. This is a fundraiser for Partners for Housing. Details coming soon!
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"Leave Your Mark"
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 28th, 5 - 7pm
We are thrilled to announce our Second Annual Art Show this July! Leave Your Mark is inspired by THE DOT by Peter H. Reynolds. Reynolds explores the idea that everyone has a mark to leave on the world and we are here to leave ours!
This year we will be featuring artwork from the children of Cultivate Mankato, artists from VINE Adult Community Center and YOU. There will be an interactive art experience in the front room where the public will get to leave their mark to be displayed on the gallery walls.
If you would like to help sponsor food or beverage for the opening reception, or art supplies for the interactive art experience, please VENMO Candice with your contribution and mark ART SHOW - Opening Reception or ART SHOW - Art Supplies in the notes. Your contributions will help make this event a memorable one!
We look forward to working together to create an unforgettable exhibit!
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Book Orders!
ThroughtheScholasticBookClub,youhavethechoicetoplaceanordereachmonth.Your orderswillallowustoearnfreebooksforourCultivatelibraryandwillbeusedthroughoutall ofourclassrooms.BookswillbedeliveredtoCultivateandsenthomewithyourchild. Ordersareduethe2ndFridayofeverymonth.
Reminder: please write your first & last name on your book orders
Usethelinkbelowtoorder. OrderwillbedueonFriday,June9th.
Anyquestionsaboutorderingcanbeemailedto Ms.Teraattera.vankeulen@cultivatemankato.com
Linktoorder:https://orders.scholastic.com/R76H7
VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER
As you are likely aware, we have a significant number of members in our Community at Cultivate who have severe nut allergies. Peanuts, along with many other varieties of nuts can cause severe allergic reactions in a wide range of ways, a few of which are by surface contact and airborne particles. As a school we have a responsibility to keep our students, staff and visitors safe and to reduce risk of harm. We require all items brought into any of our sites to be free of: Peanuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Pistachios, Brazil Nuts, Pine Nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Peanut Butter or peanut based chocolate snacks (Snickers/ Reese’s pieces etc), items in which peanuts or nuts are listed as main ingredients, nut or peanut based oils or products, nutbased spreads such as Nutella or Almond Butter, etc.
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DO'S & DON'TS FOR CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS AT CULTIVATE: ALLOWED cutie oranges fruit snacks stickers pencils/crayons bubbles a story to share with friends NOT ALLOWED no cupcakes no cookies no baked items no ice cream no pouches
Interested in being a volunteer baby rocker? Contact Us Today! Our Infant Development Center: ♡ Conveniently located near Mayo Hospital & Mankato Clinic ♡ Space is designed specifically for infants 3-16 months ♡ Brand new facility with the same stellar infant program ♡ Exceeds policies & procedures expectations ♡ Detailed parent communication throughout the day ♡ Infant development checklists, lesson planning & activities ♡ Staff on-site training & professional development ENROLLMENT CONTACT FORM JOIN OUR TEAM APPLY HERE MORE INFORMATION www.cultivatemankato.com CULTIVATE NEWS | 19 w w w . c u l t i v a t e m a n k a t o . c o m SAME PROGRAM SAME VALUES SECOND LOCATION N O W E N R O L L I N G F O R J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 4 | N O W H I R I N G I N F A N T D E V E L O P M E N T C E N T E R C U L T I V A T E M A N K A T O S E C U R E Y O U R S P O T F O R F A L L
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Sonja Fiedler Preschool Co-Teacher
CELEBRATING YEARS WORK ANNIVERSARY Two
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Jacob Huttner Preschool Co-Teacher
CELEBRATING YEARS WORK ANNIVERSARY Two
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Kate Condit Preschool Co-Teacher
CELEBRATING YEARS WORK ANNIVERSARY Three
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Caitie Lawin Infant Substitute Teacher
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freeeventspace
to host your child's next birthday party
227 EVENT SPACE PARTNERED WITH NU EVENT PLANNING and offers a beautiful space for your upcoming party, meeting, or training. Located in beautiful downtown Mankato, 227 E. Main Street.
Our Event Space provides:
Seating for up to 60 people
A large kitchen island with bar stools
A kitchenette with:
refrigerator, freezer, sink & microwave
Tables, table clothes & matching chairs
Large windows providing lots of natural light
Beautiful artwork
Access to bathrooms
Reservation Cost: $250 for 4 hours
FREE for CM Families
Please Note: Saturday and Sunday reservations only.
2023 Graduations are right around the corner and our 227 Event space is the perfect venue!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM OUR 227 EVENT SPACE SUPPORTS CULTIVATE MANKATO'S MISSION & INITIATIVES
227 Event Space partnered with Nu Event Planning
EVENT SPACE
FULL SERVICE EVENT PLANNING
