2012 - 2013
Edina Family Center ECFE & Preschool Classes A Community Education Service of Edina Public Schools
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 (952) 848-3980 edinacommunityed.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Edina Public Schools places a high priority on creating strong partnerships between the school and the home to advance student learning. The Edina Family Center offers services and programs that help develop this important relationship for your child’s future. I encourage families to be involved and engaged in the Edina Family Center and their child’s learning. This involvement also allows you to help shape the school and home partnership that will be necessary as your child journeys forward into the dynamic and exciting world of learning. This “teaming effort” is a key to the success of our school district. I wish you and your family a wonderful experience in the Edina Family Center. Ric Dressen, Ed.D. Superintendent, Edina Public Schools
Welcome! Welcome to Edina Public Schools Edina Family Center. We offer Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Preschool, Parenting Education, and part time childcare to families with young children. Our staff of parent education and early childhood professionals is excited to help your family and children during the critical early years to help them grow into strong and healthy adults. We are excited and ready to support your family with their first experiences with Edina Public Schools. Many classes fill quickly, so please register early. Browse our website at www.edinafamilycenter.org/familycenter to see what we are all about, schedule a tour and read about the variety of programs and services we offer. Thanks for entrusting us with your children and best wishes on your parenting journey! Laurie Denn, M.A. Coordinator, Edina Family Center
What’s Inside: ECFE* Baby and Toddler Classes
Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, doing art activities, reading books and playing to learn.
Two Year Old Program
Choose a one day ECFE class or 2 day class with ECFE day and preschool day. Each day includes large muscle play, art activities, and circle time. Children need not be toilet trained.
Preschool Program
The Edina Family Center offers classes that focus on each child’s social, physical and pre-academic development. Children need not be toilet trained.
School Readiness
School Readiness helps families with children, 3-1/2 to 5 years-old, prepare for a successful school experience.
Childcare
Our child care program goes beyond the basic babysitting service others offer, providing a gentle and loving atmosphere for children six weeks through kindergarten.
Edina Family Center is a program of Edina Community Education Services of Edina Public Schools
*What is ECFE? Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides interactive, educational programs for parents and their children ages birth through preschool. From full-year and short term classes to playtime and special events, ECFE programs: • Provide expert advice to help guide your parenting decisions and practices. • Offer shared parenting/caregiver experiences that will foster new family friendships and relationships. • Support your child’s healthy development through engaging activities. • Give families a chance to step away from the rapid pace of today’s world and ease the stress families face.
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New Baby & Me
(FREE!)
Free Baby & Me Classes Newborn – 6 months CHOOSE A CLASS:
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Meet other parents and babies Share joys and concerns Discuss the topic of “attachment” Explore toys and music Experience an ECFE class and meet staff
Edina Community Center Room 122 11:00-12:00 FREE - Registration Required Visit our website for more information www.edinacommunityed.org
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Baby & Toddlers (non-separating)
Baby & Me Learn about your baby’s growth and development and what the new brain research has to say about a baby’s important first experiences. A licensed parent educator will facilitate a discussion and provide current information while you are playing with your baby. Join us to share your concerns, ideas and experiences in a supportive environment. Classes are 75 minutes a week. The age of your child as of September 1, 2012 determines your class for the entire school year.
Class #
Birth - 6 Months Baby & Me
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0006-1
Thursday
09/06/12
11:15 -12:30
$180.00/sem.
$241.00/sem.
#0006-2
Tuesday
09/11/12
1:00 - 2:15
$180.00/sem.
$241.00/sem.
Class #
3 - 9 Months Baby & Me
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0039-1
Thursday
09/06/12
9:00 - 10:15
$180.00/sem.
$241.00/sem.
#0039-2
Thursday
09/06/12
1:00 - 2:15
$180.00/sem.
$241.00/sem.
Class #
10 -17 Months Toddler Play & Stay
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#1017-1
Thursday
09/06/12
9:00 - 10:30
$214.00/sem.
$283.00/sem.
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Baby & Toddlers (separating)
Busy Babies/Toddlin’ Tykes/Tender Tots Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, enjoying art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed parent educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates. Classes are 1-1/2 hours a week. The age of your child as of September 1, 2012 determines your class for the entire school year. Class #
7 - 11 Months Busy Babies
Date
Time
#0711-1
Monday
09/10/12
11:00 - 12:30 $207.00/semester $274.00/sem.
#0711-2
Tuesday
09/11/12
9:00 - 10:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.
#0711-3
Wednesday
09/05/12
9:00 - 10:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.
Class #
12 - 17 Months Toddlin’ Tykes
Date
#1217-1
Monday
09/10/12
9:00 - 10:30 $207.00/semester $274.00/sem.
#1217-2
Tuesday
09/11/12
11:00 -12:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.
#1217-3
Wednesday
09/05/12
11:00 -12:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.
#1217-4
Friday
09/07/12
9:15 - 10:45 $214.00/semester $301.00/sem.
Class #
18 - 23 Months Tender Tots
Date
#1823-1
Monday
09/10/12
9:15 - 10:45 $207.00/semester $274.00/sem.
#1823-2
*Monday
09/11/12
11:15 - 12:45 $207.00/semester $274.00/sem.
#1823-3
Tuesday
09/11/12
9:00 - 10:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.
#1823-4
Wednesday
09/05/12
9:15 - 10:45 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.
#1823-5
Thursday
09/06/12
11:00 - 12:30 $214.00/semester $283.00/sem.
#1823-6
Friday
09/07/12
9:30 - 11:00 $214.00/semester $283.00/sem.
Time
Time
ISD 273 Resident
ISD 273 Resident
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
NonResident
NonResident
*Gradually seperating class – several weeks into the class, as children gain trust with classroom staff, parents will seperate from the children for the parent education portion of the class.
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2 Year Olds
2 Year Olds Play Pals
Date
#0002-1
Monday
#0002-2
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
09/10/12
9:00 - 11:00 $274.00/semester
$337.00/ semester
Monday
09/10/12
11:30 - 1:30 $274.00/semester
$337.00/ semester
#0002-10
Monday
09/09/12
3:30 - 5:30
Class #
2 Year Olds Play Pals
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0002-3
Mon/Wed
09/05/12
9:00 - 11:00
$122.00/month
$136.00/mo.
*#0002-4
Mon/Wed
09/05/12
11:30 - 1:30
$125.00/month
$136.00/mo.
#0002-5
Tues/Thurs
09/06/12
9:00 - 11:00
$125.00/month
$138.00/mo.
#0002-6
Tues/Thurs
09/06/12
9:15-11:15
$125.00/month
$138.00/mo.
#0002-7
Tues/Thurs
09/06/12
11:30 - 1:30
$125.00/month
$138.00/mo.
#0002-8
Wed/Fri
09/05/12
9:00 - 11:00
$125.00/month
$138.00/mo.
#0002-9
Wed/Fri
09/05/12
11:30 - 1:30
$125.00/month
$138.00/mo.
$274.00/semester $337.00/sem.
*Gradually separating class – several weeks into the class, as children gain trust with classroom staff, parents will separate from the children for the parent education portion of the class. Bold stands for parenting day
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T W O D AY
T W O D AY
Class #
O N E D AY
O N E D AY
Choose a one day ECFE class or our two day program with an ECFE day and a preschool child only day. Two day classes are charged monthly. Children need not be toilet trained to attend our program. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day.
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3 Year Olds Preschool
Hand in Hand Preschool These classes provide an excellent educational experience for preschool children along with their peers who have special needs. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and a snack. Each Hand in Hand class is team-taught by two licensed teachers – one from the school district’s Early Childhood Special Education program and one from the Family Center. Classes run through June 6, 2013 and meets in an ECSE classroom. Class #
Terrific Three’s Hand in Hand
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0003-1
Tues/Thurs
09/06/12
9:35 - 12:05
$165.00/month
$174.00/ month
Terrific Three’s Preschool This child only class meets 2 or 3 times a week. Each day includes muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Opportunity for parent involvement throughout the year includes special events and parent-teacher conferences are included in all 3 year old preschool classes. Class #
Terrific Three’s Preschool
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0003-4
Mon/Wed/Fri
09/05/12
9:00 - 11:30
$225.00/month
$238.00/ month
#0003-5*
Mon/Wed/Fri
09/05/12
9:35 - 12:05
$225.00/month
$238.00/ month
#0003-6
Mon/Wed/Fri
09/05/12
12:30 - 3:00
$225.00/month
$238.00/ month
#0003-7
Tues/Thurs
09/06/12
11:45 - 2:15
$151.00/month
$160.00/ month
*This class is an inclusion class that combines Family Center and Early Childhood Special Education families. The class meets in an ECSE classroom.
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3 Year Olds Preschool + Parenting
Terrific Three’s with Parenting Classes meet 3 times a week. Two days are a preschool child only day and one is an ECFE day. Pre-school activities include large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Parents share child-rearing experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day. Class #
Terrific Three’s with Parenting
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0003-2
Mon/Wed/Fri
09/05/12
9:15 - 11:45 9:15 - 11:15
$210.00/month
$227.00/ month
#0003-3
Tues/Thurs/Fri
09/05/12
9:30 - 12:00 9:30 - 11:30
$213.00/month
$230.00/ month
Bold stands for parenting day.
A Day in Edina Family Center Preschool Circle Time
songs, sharing, stories, calendar
Math
numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, sorting and grouping
Science
exploring nature, plants, and animals and weather using the teaching concept of cause and effect
Choice Time + Gym
Free play, art projects, games, dramatic play, gym time
Reading Time
alliteration, phonemic awareness, letter recognition, rhyming
Art, Music and Theater individual expression and creativity using a variety of mediums
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4&5
4 & 5 Year Olds Preschool
Hand in Hand Preschool
These classes provide an excellent educational experience for preschool children along with their peers who have special needs. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and a snack. Each Hand in Hand class is team-taught by two licensed teachers – one from the school district’s Early Childhood Special Education program and one from the Family Center. Classes run through June 6, 2013 and meets in an ECSE classroom. Class #
Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Hand in Hand
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0045-1
Tues/Wed/Thurs
09/05/12
9:35 - 12:05
$250.00/month
$266.00/ month
Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Preschool Choose a 3 or 4 day class. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Parent involvement includes special events and parent-teacher conferences. Class #
Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Preschool
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
NonResident
#0045-4
Mon/Wed/Fri
09/05/12
12:30 - 3:00
$225.00/month
$238.00/ month
#0045-5*
Mon/Wed/Fri
09/05/12
12:30 - 3:00
$225.00/month
$238.00/ month
#0045-6
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
09/05/12
12:45 - 3:15
$304.00/month
$322.00/ month
#0045-7
Tues/Thurs/Fri
09/06/12
9:30 - 1:00
$318.00/month
$337.00/ month
*This class is an inclusion class that combines Family Center and Early Childhood Special Education families.
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4 & 5 Year Olds Preschool + Parenting
Fabulous 4’s & 5’s With Parenting Choose a 4 or 5 day class. One day is ECFE and the others are child only days. Pre-school activities include large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Parents share child-rearing experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day. Class #
Fabulous 4’s & 5’s with Parenting
Date
Time
ISD 273 Resident
Non-Resident
#0045-2
Mon/ Tues/Wed/ Thurs/Fri
09/05/12
9:00 - 11:00 9:00 - 12:00
$426.00/month
$454.00/month
#0045-3
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
09/05/12
9:15 - 12:15 9:15 - 11:15
$334.00/month
$358.00/month
Bold stands for parenting day.
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School Readiness
School Readiness School Readiness helps families with children 3½ to 5 years old prepare for a successful school experience. If you have concerns or needs for your family or young children and are not eligible for services from other local programs, School Readiness may be for you. School Readiness includes home visits, access to parenting resources, assistance with preschool experience and scholarship information. Available to children 3½ - 5 years of age whose families meet program eligibility guidelines. Call the office to request details and an application packet at (952) 848-3908. For more information contact Danni Hodson at 952-848-3908 or danhodson@edina.k12.mn.us
Financial Assistance ISD #273 residents only: We never want fees to be the reason you don’t attend ECFE! A sliding fee scale based on household size and income is available on our website or the School Readiness page. Requests are confidential. Call Danni Hodson at 952-848-3908 or danhodson@edina.12.mn.us
Come for a Tour! Tours of the Edina Family Center are available, please check our website www.edinacommunityed.org to schedule a tour.
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Childcare
ECFE Sibling Care
When attending an ECFE parenting class, you may need care for your other child(ren). Care begins 15 minutes prior to the start of class and ends 15 minutes after your ECFE class. We take children as early as 6 weeks old. Register for sibling care at the same time you are registering for an ECFE class. If you are due to have a baby during the school year and will need sibling care, please let us know the date you anticipate needing care. Infants are welcome in parenting class until 4 months of age. Your child will spend time in age appropriate activities under the supervision of our highly trained, dedicated childcare staff.
SIBLING CARE RATES Age
Fee
Infant (6 weeks - 12 months)
$5.10/hour
Toddler (16 - 32 Months)
$4.55/hour
If you want a few hours to yourself every week or to create an extended day for your child:
Preschool (33 months - Grade K)
$4.30/hour
• Block time is offered on a space available basis • Up to 3 hours a day, 9 hours per week • Up to 4 hours a day, 12 hours per week (preschoolers only).
Additional
$3.30/hour
Block Time Registration for the 2012-2013 school year begins online June 14, 2012 for ISD 273 residents and June 21, 2012 for non-residents.
You do not need to be registered for a class to use this service. To extend your child’s day, sign up for extra time before or after their scheduled class. Children are escorted by EFC classroom staff to/from the childcare center. Check our website www.edinacommunityed.org for more information.
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egistration Information Registration Information
ISD 273 Residents: Online registration for the Edina Family Center Classes and Sibling Care begins on Thursday, January 19th at 7:00 AM. Non-District 273 Residents: Online Registration for the Edina Family Center Classes and Sibling Care begins on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 AM. Beginning 1/26/2012 registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Follow These Easy Steps: 1. Go to http://edina.thatscommunityed.com 2. Click on “Create an Account” in the upper right hand corner 3. Fill in your personal information 4. Select the classes that work best for you based on your child’s age Once you have completed this step you will be able to add family members which creates your family profile. You will now be able to register online for your classes The age of your child as of September 1st, 2012 determines your class for the entire school year.
Please Note: Each child may take one ECFE or preschool class per semester. Waitlisting
ECFE tries to accommodate family’s preferences, but once in a class, the system removes you from the wait list. Always list 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices when registering.
Class Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing or by email by May 7th, 2012 to receive a full tuition refund. Registration fees are nonrefundable.
One Day Classes:
$50.00 cancellation fee will be applied beginning May 7th, 2012
Multiple Day Classes:
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Helpful Hints
How do I register? • • • • •
Choose the class that works best for your child Submit registration online Go to http://edina.thatscommunityed.com Click on “Create an Account” in the upper right hand corner Fill in your personal information.
When do classes begin? Classes meet from September through May. Hand in Hand classes meet through mid June.
What if I need child care for my other children? Sibling care is available during parent/child classes for an additional charge
What if I need assistance with the class fee? Fee assistance is available for all classes. Please call the Early Childhood office for more information.
How can I find out more about the Edina Family Center? • Call our office at 952-848-3949 • Office hours are 8:00-4:30 M-F • Visit our website at www.edinacommunitycenter.org/familycenter
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2012 - 2013 Edina Family Center Calendar September 4th September 5th October 18th - 19th October 29th November 19th - 23rd December 24th January 1st January 2nd January 21st January 22nd February 18th February 19th March 8th March 29th - April 5th May 20th June 6th
Edina Family Center Open House Classes & Childcare Begin Closed MEA Closed Closed Thanksgiving Break Closed Winter Break Classes Resume Closed Martin Luther King Day Closed Closed Staff In-Service Day Closed Closed Parent Teacher Conferences Closed Spring Break Last Day of Classes Last Day of Hand in Hand Classes
Edina Family Center 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 (952) 848-3980 www.edinacommunityed.org/familycenter Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday 16 Edina Family Center 2012-2013