Early Childhood Program Information 2024-2025

2024-2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD Program Information

Register online for Preschool and Discovery Days classes starting March 1, 2024, 8:30 a.m.

Early Childhood Family Education | Preschool | Early Childhood Screening

From the time your child is born until they reach kindergarten,

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SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD

Parent Advisory Council............................. 3

is here for you.

PROGRAM GUIDE

Early Childhood Early Childhood Screening......................... 3 Early Intervention.. ..................................... 3

Preschool Program Details.......................................... 4 Registration Details.................................... 5 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program Details.......................................... 6 Registration Details.................................... 7

PRESCHOOL PAGE 4-5

LOCATIONS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE) PAGE 6-7

CONTACT The Early Childhood office is located at the District Services Center.

1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 | Call: 763-600-5900 | Email: earlychildhood@district16.org

ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTERING Call: 763-600-5900 Computer Use: Need access to a computer? Stop by the District Services Center 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. for help.

Español: Para más información acera de estas opciones o para inscribirse en español, puede llamar al 763-600-5900.

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SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

Centerview Elementary School (Preschool, ECFE, and Discovery Days) 10365 Davenport Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 District Services Center (ECFE, Discovery Days, and Screening) 1415 81st Avenue NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Northpoint Elementary School (Preschool) 2350 124th Court NE Blaine, MN 55449 Park Terrace Elementary School (Preschool) 8301 Terrace Road NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary School (Spanish Immersion Preschool) 880 Osborne Road NE Fridley, MN 55432

WELCOME TO EARLY CHILDHOOD!

In Spring Lake Park Schools’ Early Childhood programs, we offer a variety of classes, events and playtime opportunities that promote young children’s exploration of the world for creative, hands-on learning. We partner with families to provide them with ideas, information and skills to support their child’s growth and development from birth to kindergarten.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING (Ages 3-5) It’s positive, it’s easy and it’s free!

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Screening

When registering, please indicate if you or your child need an interpreter Spring Lake Park Schools Early Childhood Screening is a check on how well your child is growing and developing. Early childhood screening is required for entrance into kindergarten. At your child’s screening, a trained professional will check your child’s: • Vision and Hearing • Height and Weight • Thinking, language and communication skills • Social and emotional development • Fine and gross motor skills • Immunizations and health history

EARLY INTERVENTION Tracking your child’s development during the early years of life is important. Minnesota’s Help Me Grow program offers information and resources for parents of newborns to 5 years old. If you have concerns about your child’s development, you can complete a referral form. Spring Lake Park staff will contact you directly to discuss your concerns and next steps.

Contact HelpMeGrowMN.org or call 1-866-693-4769

"My boys have learned so much!

They come home every day telling me what they learned and they seem so excited to share."

– Discovery Days parent

IS YOUR CHILD REGISTERED ON THE CENSUS? Please make sure that your baby, toddler or preschooler is registered on the Spring Lake Park Schools census.

It will ensure that you will receive early childhood mailings, will be notified of early childhood screenings, and the elementary school in your area will be expecting your child when it’s time for kindergarten. If you have moved to/within the school district, changed your phone number, or had a new baby, you will need to update the census by calling 763-600-5000.

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Parent input is essential to the success of our programs.

The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council is a highly valued resource. This group of parents meets once a month to talk about topics of interest and to help plan special events for our Early Childhood students and families. They also provide feedback about our programs and advocate. Joining the council is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and support early learning. If interested, contact 763-600-5900.

Call: 763-600-5900

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PRESCHOOL 2024-2025 Classes Welcome to preschool, the first step in your child’s educational journey in Spring Lake Park Schools. The goal of preschool is to ensure children enter school with the skills and behaviors necessary to be successful before they begin kindergarten and in all future learning. We will partner with you to create an experience that meets your child’s individual needs and interests.

• Children must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2024 and are toilet trained • Programs for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds • Classes are offered September–May • Located in each of our elementary buildings • Half day preschool programs • Full-day child care preschool programs • 2, 3 and 5-days per week options • Classes are tuition-based. Reduced or free tuition is available for those who meet qualification.

• Preschool classes are inclusive of students with all abilities • Limited transportation available for some classes to students who qualify

SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL

REGISTER BY APRIL 1 FOR PRIORITY ENROLLMENT

• Spanish Immersion Preschool & Preescolares en español

options available • Register by April 1 for priority enrollment. A lottery drawing may be used due to limited availability.

DISCOVERY DAYS CHILD CARE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE • Register by April 1 for priority enrollment. A lottery drawing

may be used.

• Children are eligible if they are 3- or 4-years-old by September 1, 2024 and are toilet trained • Teaches the preschool curriculum in a child care setting • Taught by licensed preschool teachers • Flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of your family • Full day or partial day options available • Three to five days per week, Monday through Friday

Our preschool team has a very obvious and wonderful connection with each of their students! We get small bits of feedback every day at pickup and lots of good communication though Seesaw each week. We are lucky to have such invested people during the first school experience for our child. – Preschool parent

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SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool

PARENT AWARE PRESCHOOL Our Preschool has received the highest possible rating - four out of four stars from “Parent Aware,” an organization that measures best practices identified by research that help children succeed.

PRESCHOOL Register online at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool Visit SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool or scan the QR code.

• Register by April 1 for priority enrollment. A lottery drawing may be used. Please see the website for more information.

To complete registration, please bring the following to the District Services Center:

• Present an original birth certificate (with state seal) • Address verification - Drivers License/State ID with current address, or current utility bill or a lease/purchase agreement • Child’s current immunization record

Register online for Preschool and Discovery Days classes starting March 1, 2024, 8:30 a.m.

District Services Center: 1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 For info about all Early Childhood Birth-Age 5 programs, visit:

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/preschool-and-early-childhood

CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS For the most up-to-date class offerings, please visit our website at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool or call the Early Childhood office at 763-600-5900.

CURRICULUM Preschool in Spring Lake Park Schools aligns its curriculum with Minnesota Early Learning Standards and with our district’s K-5 standards. Teachers develop hands-on learning activities that promote creativity and confidence. Our program provides children with experiences that build relationships, enhance problem solving and communication skills, and sets the foundation for successful, life-long learning in the areas of: • Language, literacy and communication • Math • Science • Physical development • Social emotional development

APPLYING FOR FREE OR REDUCED TUITION If you are applying for a free class or reduced tuition, you are asked to please submit proof of income. All documentation must be turned in before your registration is approved and your child is confirmed in a class. Any of the documents listed below may be used: • Page 1 of the most recent IRS Income Tax Form • Educational Benefits qualification letter for older sibling • Official form documenting current enrollment in SNAP, MFIP,

ACCAP or foster care

Call: 763-600-5900

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION 2024-2025 Classes ECFE is an early learning program that is unique to Minnesota. Here at Spring Lake Park Schools, we recognize that you, as parents, are your child's first teacher. We provide quality classes geared toward the whole family so that together, we can foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language skills.

We work to strengthen families and support parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. All ECFE classes are taught by licensed early childhood teachers and parent educators.

We follow the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota's Early Learning Standards.

ECFE classes are for all families with children from birth to kindergarten age, regardless of abilities or financial circumstances.

TYPES OF CLASSES • Non-Separating Parent and Child Classes: Taught by a

licensed ECFE teacher, parents and children learn and play together.

• Separating Classes: Parents engage in play with their child in the classroom for the first part of class. The parents will then join the family educator in a separate room, where they engage in guided discussions of parenting topics while children remain in the classroom to continue learning through play with the ECFE teacher.

• Sibling Care is available during select ECFE classes for siblings of children enrolled in class. Infants under three months of age are welcome to attend class with the parent. For babies older than four months, please use sibling care or make other arrangements for child care.

I just love the community that comes with the ECFE program. I not only get to spend dedicated time with my child, but I get to connect with other parents and help each other through the challenging parts of life.

– ECFE parent

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SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE

CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS For the most up-to-date class offerings, please visit our website at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE or call the Early Childhood office at 763-600-5900.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Register online at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE Visit SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE or scan the QR code.

REGISTRATION DETAILS • Register by August 1 for priority enrollment. A lottery drawing may be used.

• ECFE classes are open to all families with children from birth through age 5. Adult participation is required for most classes. Any adult who is participating with the child must be registered.

Register online for ECFE classes starting July 15, 2024, 8:30 a.m.

• ECFE welcomes all families, including adults and children with disabilities.

All school buildings are handicap accessible. If special accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time you register.

We offer a variety of classes to meet your needs

We love our teachers! They do such an amazing job connecting with our kiddos. They go above and beyond to provide fun and meaningful activities for them. They also answer our questions, and provide comfort throughout the wild ride of parenthood. So thankful for them!

– ECFE parent

Call: 763-600-5900

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2024-2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD Program Information

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BIG TRUCKS, FOOD TRUCKS & AUTOMOBILES This family/community event will feature a variety of exhibits with engines – think big trucks, automobiles and recreational vehicles. Lunch from the food trucks is available for purchase. The event is free to attend and no registration is required - just show up!

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, September 14, 2024 SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL 1100 81st Ave NE Spring Lake Park MN 55432