Cultivate Mankato: September 2023 Newsletter

VOL. 41 September 2023

This Month's News Important Reminders, Center Closures, Pet Expo Visit, September First Aid & CPR, Cultivate "Rock" Stars NURTURE. GROW. EMPOWER.

September News Index

Parent and Family Resources

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Important Reminders

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Upcoming Closures

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Program Plan Information for Parents and Families, COVID Guidelines, Policy Information for Parents and Families, New Family Information Packet

We are CLOSED Monday, September 4th for Labor Day

Monthly First Aid/CPR Course

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New Team Members/RaiseRight

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Sensory Lending Library

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Make your Mark Art Show: Thank You!

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Upcoming Monthly Study: Diversity

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Pet Expo: Thank you!

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Scholastic Book Orders

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Volunteer Information

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Community Garden

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Infant Development Center Enrollment

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227 Event Space

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“Rock” Stars

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Staff Anniversaries We are CLOSED Monday, September 4th for Labor Day

17-20 We will be RELEASING EARLY Friday, October 6th to allow teachers to prepare for Conferences

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 6

Covid-19 Review & download MN Dept of Health COVID-19 Policies Decision Tree for People in Child Care Programs August 2023

Parent and Family Resources

Program Plan Information for Parents and Families

Policy Information for Parents and Families Main Street:

COVID Guidelines

New Family Information Packet

Infant Development Center:

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PARENT DASHBOARD Menus, Request Key FOB, Forms, Medication Authorization, ect.

As a safety precaution, we require all children to be under the direct supervision of their perspective adult(s) at all times.

This policy includes siblings, and all other visitors under the age of 18.

Please note: At no time should a child be left on the playground without being under the direct supervision of the adult they arrived with.

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Cultivate Mankato recognizes that nasal aspirators can play an important role in the health, wellness, and healing process when Infants become sick. To protect the health and safety of those caring for your child, we ask that all families follow the organizational guidelines when choosing the right product to bring into Cultivate Mankato Main St, and the Infant Development Center Nasal aspirators that require staff to place their mouths anywhere on the equipment are not permitted.

Nasal aspirators that do not require staff to place their mouths anywhere on the equipment are not permitted.

This policy is in place to protect the health and safety of both children and staff.

This policy is in place to protect the health and safety of both children and staff.

If you have questions, please reach out to Samantha Laman, Operations Questions? Reach out to: Coordinator: Samantha.Laman@CultivateMankato.com Operations CoordinatorCULTIVATE NEWS | 2 CULTIVATE NEWS | 2

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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.

IF YOUR ITEM LOOKS LIKE THIS, LEAVE IT HOME! 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, nut-based spreads such as www.cultivatemankato.com CULTIVATE NEWS | 3 Nutella or Almond Butter, etc.

OCTOBER 6

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MONTHLY ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID COURSE When: Thursday, September 7th Where: 227 Event Space (Cultivate Community Room) Who Can Attend: This course is open to the public Cost: $98 Course Format: Hybrid All online coursework is to be completed prior to 5:30pm on September 7th

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC If you, or someone you know, would like to join this course, please fill out the form below:

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Preparing for an emergency Understanding your role in the EMS system Obtaining consent to help Lowering your risk for infection The Emergency Action Steps Checking a responsive person and an unresponsive person Heart attack and Cardiac arrest Giving CPR and using an AED on an adult, child or infant Working as a team

Sudden Illness, such as asthma, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and stroke Traumatic Injuries such as shock, burns, head/neck/spinal and nose/mouth injuries, and external bleeding Environmental Injuries and Illnesses such as poisoning, bites and stings, and lightningstrike injuries Risk factors, signs and symptoms for choking First aid for an adult, child or infant that is choking www.cultivatemankato.com

! e m o c l e W TO OUR TEAM!

August 2023

Samantha Mortenson: IDC Assistant, August 22 Sydney Brezany: Infant Assistant, August 28 Lauren Hanson: Kitchen Assistant, August 28

OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS

SAVE ON TUITION click here for Cultivate Mankato's RaiseRight FAQ ENROLL HERE

ENROLLMENT CODE:

GIFT CARD ORDER SCHEDULE:

HAVE QUESTIONS?

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1st & 3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Candice Candice@CultivateMankato.com

(physical gift cards)

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C U L T I V A T E MN

SENSORY LENDING LIBRARY made possible by community donations through CultivateMN

Now Available!

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 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

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Tarek Khalife The Dubbelde Family Anissa Sandland

Cathy Walser Brooke Forstner Shea Kluender

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Thank You

We would like to extend a resounding "Thank You" to everyone who played a role in making our Second Annual Art Show a success!

We couldn't have done it without your support!

Matt Norland Margie & Phil Slingsby Vanessa Slingsby Nick & Kate Sonsteby Mary & Nathan Westby Bellissimo Paint Persist Therapy

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MONTHLY STUDY D I V E R S I T Y

WITHIN OUR EDUCATION CURRICULUM, WE USE STUDIES TO GUIDE OUR LESSON PLANNING. STUDIES ARE A BROAD CONCEPT THAT WE FOCUS ON FOR 4-6 WEEKS.

Studies are a broad concept that we focus on for 4-6 weeks.

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CURRENTLY OUR STUDY HAS BEEN ALL ABOUT DIVERSITY. THIS MONTH WE WILL BEGIN OUR COMMUNITY STUDY.

Reach out if you feel your family has something special to share in regards to our upcoming study. We love family participation!

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VALUES IN ACTION COMMUNITY We believe in the importance of connecting children with their Community. This month, Pet Expo helped us in our Mission!

They brought along a handful of friends that each of our classrooms got to learn about, and interact with. Some were bigger fans of the critters than others, but everyone had a great time learning about each one.

We want to extend a huge thank you to the staff at Pet Expo for being willing to come and spend their morning and share their passion for animals with us all!

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SCHOLASTIC

HELP US BUILD OUR CLASSROOM RESOURCES

Use Class Code: R76H7

Book Orders!

Through the Scholastic Book Club, you have the choice to place an order each month. Your orders will allow us to earn free books for our Cultivate library and will be used throughout all of our classrooms. Books will be delivered to Cultivate and sent home with your child.

Reminder: please write your first & last name on your book orders

Use the link below to order.

Order will be due on Friday, September 8th.

Any questions about ordering can be emailed to Mrs. Tera: Tera.vankeulen@cultivatemankato.com

Link to order: https://orders.scholastic.com/R76H7

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Orders are due the 2nd Friday of every month.

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UNTEER OPPOR L O V R O TUN F G N ITIE I K O S? LO

Anissa is searching for special guests!

Below you will find a list of our upcoming studies. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest in our Infant, Toddler or Preschool programs, please reach out to Anissa to discuss the possibilities!

Upcoming Studies September: All About Me & Community October: Fall.

Email Now!

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November: Animals & Pets December: Winter

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Has your child been talking about "The Garden"?

Our Preschool Program is given the opportunity to help in our many garden plots between Cultivate and our Community Garden located at 117 N Broad St, Mankato, MN 56001.

Families are encouraged to visit with their children!

If you would like more information pertaining to the gardens, including additional maps and fact sheets relating to the plants we have growing, please reach out to Samantha.Laman@CultivateMankato.com

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CULTIVATE MANKATO INFANT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SAME PROGRAM SAME VALUES SECOND LOCATION

SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR FALL NOW ENROLLING FOR JANUARY 2024 | NOW HIRING

www.cultivatemankato.com 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

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ENROLLMENT CONTACT FORM JOIN OUR TEAM APPLY HERE MORE INFORMATION www.cultivatemankato.com

FREE TO HOST YOUR CHILD'S NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY 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.

For non-enrolled families, $250 for 4 hours A large kitchen island with bar stools FREE for CM Families A kitchenette with: Refrigerator, freezer, sink & microwave

Tables, table clothes & matching chairs Large windows providing lots of natural light Beautiful artwork Access to bathrooms

RESERVATIONS ONLY ALL PROCEEDS FROM OUR 227 EVENT SPACE SUPPORTS CULTIVATE MANKATO'S MISSION & INITIATIVES

FULL SERVICE EVENT PLANNING 227 Event Space partnered with Nu Event Planning

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"Rock" Stars at Cultivate Volunteer Baby Rocker Program

At Cultivate Mankato we believe in the power of touch. It connects us to one another. For children, particularly infants, this connection is powerful. The attention that we give infants is the foundation for emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

Holding and talking with infants boosts their development. It provides a sense of security, which in turn, gives them the confidence to explore their surroundings.

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CELEBRATING Four YEAR ANNIVERSARY Cultivate Mankato Main Street

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CELEBRATING Four YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARY Marsha Murphy Kitchen Assistant

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CELEBRATING Four YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARY Becky Fichter Kitchen Coordinator

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CELEBRATING Two YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARY Kieran Roller Assistant Teacher

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CELEBRATING One YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARY Elizabeth Boehnen Support Staff

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