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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 Meadowbrook Elementary 952-988-5122 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 Wondering what’s new in our Early Childhood Programs? Take a peek inside and find several new offerings as a result of your feedback to us. This summer, you will discover a more flexible palette of Kaleidoscope summer preschool sessions (p. 14). You can choose one or more classes providing hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences, along with stories, writing activities, music, art, and dramatic and outdoor play. Another new Kaleidoscope preschool offering this fall is a half-day, five-day per week class for your four-year-old child (p. 13, section J). This new option affords your child more time to explore, discover, create, and experiment in a classroom environment that fosters critical-thinking skills, as well as social, emotional, and physical growth. And, because we know that the foundation of your child’s development starts at birth, we have added new options to our workshops for those of you with infants and toddlers. Our series of free classes for parents of infants now includes a session on Safe Sleep for Babies (p. 8). Boost your awareness of what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for keeping babies safe during sleep. Then, explore our other offerings that share information and strategies to improve your infant’s sleep, nutrition, and comfort. If the date of a class doesn’t fit into your schedule right now, try scheduling a free one-to-one visit at a location of your choice with our licensed parent educator (p. 16 ). You can also check out our parenting blog, HopkinsParent.com, a trusted source for parenting and child development information, tips, and events. Join us in the many educational, interactive, and fun programs and events for you and your young family!
Christine Fehst, Ph.D. Early Childhood & Parent Education Programs Coordinator
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Contents Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
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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 for Native Speakers 3-5 Year-Olds & Parents Classes Free CPR/First Aid classes Evening Child & Parent Classes Family Stay & Play Classes Special Topic Classes & Family Activities
ECFE Registration
9-11 How to Register and Registration Forms
Hopkins Preschool Choices 12 14
Kaleidoscope & Stepping Stones Preschools Summer Preschool Options
Kindergarten at Hopkins Public Schools 15 Gear up for Kindergarten 2014-15 and more about Hopkins Public Schools
Resources
16 Helpful Local Resources
Register Online: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org
In our community
the people are the spirit
Meet Kaleidoscope Preschool Teacher:
Amy Guthrie
Amy has been a teacher at Kaleidoscope Preschool since 1992. A favorite aspect of her job at Harley Hopkins Family Center is teaching in a building full of dedicated early childhood professionals. She is excited about the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) focus, and all the materials that enhance a preschooler’s natural curiosity and wonder. Amy lives in St. Louis Park with her husband and three children, all of whom are proud Hopkins alumni. In her spare time, Amy likes to travel, read, and walk around Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis.
Find part-day preschool options on pages 12-14. For summer preschool options, check out page 14, and get ready for a summer of fun and learning!
Meet Stepping Stones Preschool Lead Teacher:
Kathy Willett
Kathy has always known that she was meant to teach young children. In her teenage years, she was a very popular babysitter who was booked out for weeks in advance. Kathy graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and later earned her license in Early Childhood Special Education. She has a passion for working with the 4 and 5 year olds in her Stepping Stones Preschool classroom, where she is the lead teacher. Kathy and her husband have two beautiful daughters — one at North Junior High, and the other at Meadowbrook Elementary. In addition to volunteer work at her church nursery, Kathy enjoys curling up with a good book, watching a movie with her girls, or going camping with the family.
Need preschool options? Check out pages 12-14.
Meet ECFE Spanish Interpreter
Carolyn Tabor
Carolyn was born in Chile. She studied at the University of Chile to become a teacher, majoring in English as a Second Language (ESL), now known as English Language Learner (ELL). Carolyn came to Minnesota in 1990 through an exchange program, and began working in an elementary Spanish program in St. Paul. Later, she earned a license to teach Spanish and bilingual education from the University of Hamline and the University of Minnesota. She became an interpreter for Hopkins Public Schools in 2003. She loves working with Spanish-speaking families, helping them overcome language barriers. Carolyn’s husband is a Minnesotan and they have two children. She still remembers taking her daughter, now 15, to ECFE classes and how wonderful they were!
Look inside, pages 2-8, for ECFE classes and events.
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 Meadowbrook Elementary School campus 125 Monroe Avenue South Look for: the new Early Childhood Programs Hopkins, MN 55343 building facing Glenwood Ave. Enter Door AA Phone: 952-988-5000 on the backside of building. Fax: 952-988-5037 5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422 School-Year Hours: M-Fr • 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Phone: 952-988-5000
Our Staff
All ECFE teaching staff have a degree and state license in Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, or both. Read more about our caring, dedicated staff 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 Fall 2014 ECFE lottery classes must be received by Thursday, April 17 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 10.
Things you need to know
Class Schedule:
Immunization Law
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 required information on page 11.
Fall daytime and evening classes begin the week of September 8, 2014 and end on January 16, 2015, unless otherwise noted.
Our Mission
• Tu., July 1, no classes
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
ECFE classes will not be in session the following dates:
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 to receive your complimentary Welcome Packet.
• Oct. 13-17, Education MN Convention • Thurs., Nov. 20, Late Start, no a.m. classes • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving Break • Dec. 15, 2014-Jan. 2, 2015 Winter Break Call the Weather Hotline at 952-988-4019 for weather-related class and activity cancellations. Visit the District website, www.HopkinsSchools.org, for more information.
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Infants & Parents newborn to 15 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 discussions 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 classes #103 or #109 on page 7.
6-14 Week Classes, Daytime No.
Age
Day & Dates
Format
106-DF
7-15 Months
Tu, Sept. 9 - Jan. 13
*107-DFMA
0-11 Months
Wed, Sept. 10 - Oct. 29
*107-DFMB
0-11 Months
*108-DFA *108-DFB
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care Fee Scale
non-separating 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Harley 34
Rm. 35
A
non-separating 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Meadowbk. 135
Rm. 137
B
Wed, Nov. 5 - Jan. 14
non-separating 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Meadowbk. 135
Rm. 137
B
0-8 Months
Fri, Sept. 12 - Oct. 31
non-separating 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Harley 34
Rm. 35
B
0-8 Months
Fri, Nov. 7 - Jan. 16
non-separating 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Harley 34
Rm. 35
B
Green Shaded Site & Room classes are held at Meadowbrook Elementary, Golden Valley. * For classes 107-DFMA and 107-DFMB, or 108-DFA and 108-DFB 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 offers 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
100-A
0-12 Months
Tu, Jun. 10 - Jul. 15
non-separating
4:00-5:15 pm
Harley 34
Rm. 35
B
100-B
0-12 Months
Tu, Jun. 10 - Jul. 15
non-separating
6:00-7:15 pm
Harley 34
Rm. 35
B
100-C
0-12 Months
Wed, Jun. 11 - Jul. 16
non-separating
6:00-7:15 pm
Harley 34
Rm. 35
B
Daddy & Me
Fee Scale
birth to five years
Fun and free reading event at your local police station! Friday, May 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Minnetonka Police & Fire Station, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Tuesday, 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 23 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. Gradual-separating classes: #201, #204, #206. For an evening option, see class #207 on page 7.
13-14 Week Classes No.
Age
Day & Dates
Format
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care Fee Scale
201-DF
12-23 Months
Mon, Sept. 8 - Jan. 12
gradual-separating
9:00-10:30 am
Harley 36
Rm. 35
A
202-DF
12-23 Months
Tu, Sept. 9 - Jan. 13
non-separating
9:00-10:30 am
Harley 34
Rm. 35
A
204-DFM
12-23 Months
Wed, Sept. 10 - Jan. 14
gradual-separating
9:30-11:00 am
Meadowbk. 135
Rm. 137
A
205-DF
12-23 Months
Wed, Sept. 10 - Jan. 14
non-separating
9:00-10:30 am
Harley 34
Rm. 35
A
206-DF
12-23 Months
Fri, Sept. 12 - Jan. 16
gradual-separating
9:00-10:30 am
Harley 34
Rm. 35
A
Green Shaded Site & Room classes are held at Meadowbrook Elementary, Golden Valley.
2-3 Year Olds & Parents 22 to 42 months
13-14 Week Classes
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. Separating classes: #302, #303, #306, #401. Gradualseparating classes: #304, #305.
No.
Age
Day & Dates
Format
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care Fee Scale
302-DF
30-42 Months
Mon, Sept. 8 - Jan. 12
separating
9:30-11:30 am
Harley 37
Rm. 35
9:45-11:45 am
C
303-DFM
24-35 Months
Tu, Sept. 9 - Jan. 13
separating
Meadowbk. 135
Rm. 137
C
*304-DF
22-30 Months
Wed, Sept. 10 - Jan. 14
gradual-separating 9:00-10:30 am
Harley 36
Rm. 35
A
305-DF
24-35 Months
Thurs, Sept. 11 - Jan. 15
gradual-separating 9:00-11:00 am
Harley 36
Rm. 35
C
306-DF
30-42 Months
Thurs, Sept. 11 - Jan. 15
separating
9:30-11:30 am
Harley 37
Rm. 35
C
401-DF
24-36 Months
Tu, Sept. 9 - Jan. 13
separating
9:00-11:00 am
Harley 37
Rm. 35
C
Green Shaded Site & Room classes are held at Meadowbrook Elementary, Golden Valley. * ECFE/ECSE Wed. class #304-DF: 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-DF
0-5 Años, Español
Miércoles, Septiembre 10 - Abrîl 29
separación
12:00-1:30 pm Harley 36 & 37 Cuarto 35
No cost: Grant
413-DF
0-5 Years, Somali
Tu, Sept. 9 - April 28
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 30 to 60 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. These classes are separating.
13-14 Week Classes, Daytime
No.
Class/Age
Day & Dates
Format
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care
Fee Scale
302-DF
30-42 Months
Mon, Sept. 8 - Jan. 12
separating
9:30-11:30 am
Harley 37
Rm. 35
C
306-DF
30-42 Months
Thurs, Sept. 11 - Jan. 15
separating
9:30-11:30 am
Harley 37
Rm. 35
C
402-DF
36-60 Months
Fri, Sept. 12 - Jan. 16
separating
9:30-11:30 am
Harley 37
Rm. 35
C
CPR & First Aid FREE parent-only* classes! 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. *Infants, birth to six months, can remain with parent. 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. *Infants, birth to six months, can remain with parent. 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. *Infants, birth to six months, can remain with parent.
One-time Workshops, Daytime
No.
Class
Day & Dates
Format
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care
711-DF
Hands-only CPR
Fri, Sept. 26
parent-only
10:00-11:00 am
Harley 7
Rm. 35
No Cost
718-DF
Basic First Aid
Wed, Nov. 19
parent-only
10:00-11:00 am
Harley 7
Rm. 35
No Cost
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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.
Infant & Toddler Playtime, 5-6 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.
Class
Day & Dates
Format
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care
Fee
109A-EF
0-12 Months
Tu, Sept. 9 - Oct. 21
non-separating
5:30-6:30 pm
Harley 34
none
Free
109B-EF
0-12 Months
Tu, Oct. 28 - Dec. 9
non-separating
5:30-6:30 pm
Harley 34
none
Free
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.
Class/Age
Day & Dates
Format
Time
Site & Room
Sib. Care Fee Scale
103-EF
6-15 Months
Thurs, Sept. 11 - Dec. 11
non-separating
5:30-6:45 pm
Harley 34
none
A
110-EF
18-35 Months
Tu, Sept. 9 - Dec. 9
gradual-separating
5:15-6:45 pm
Harley 36
none
A
207-EF
12-23 Months
Mon, Sept. 8 - Dec. 8
non-separating
6:30-7:45 pm
Harley 35
none
A
208-EF
24-35 Months
Mon, Sept. 8 - Dec. 8
gradual-separating
6:30-8:00 pm
Harley 36
none
A
309-EF
36-60 Months
Mon, Sept. 8 - Dec. 8
separating
6:30-8:00 pm
Harley 37
none
A
Family Stay & Play
Birth to 5 years
Do you delight in special playtime with your child? Family Stay & Play class is for you! Attend any or all of the sessions. Each 4-week section has a different exciting theme:
Art Adventures!: Experience different mediums such as collage, paint, and sculpture. Hands & Feet Fun!: Try walking on textures, check out a “Feeling Box,” make painted footprints. Young Scientists: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts and fun! 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. Family Stay & Play classes are drop-in classes in which you can attend any or all of the class offerings. Registration for individual classes can be made the week prior to the date by calling 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-DF
0-5 Years
Mon, Sept. 8 - Sept. 29
Art Adventures!
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Harley 36
No
$5/family**
505-DF
0-5 Years
Mon, Oct. 6 - Nov. 3
Hands & Feet Fun!
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Harley 36
No
$5/family**
506-DF
0-5 Years
Mon, Nov. 10 - Dec. 8
Young Scientists
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 tips and tools 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. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available.
Try us! Free monthly series: Baby & Mama Yoga Anna Melzer, certified yoga instructor, advanced prenatal training Bond with your baby through loving touch, sight, sound, and yoga movements. It’s great for moms who are feeling fine at 6 weeks postpartum. Babies ages 6 weeks until crawling welcome. Please bring a blanket for baby. Harley 34 Free, registration required #721-EF: Wednesday, June 4 6:00-7:00 p.m. #722-DF: Thursday, August 14 10:00-11:00 a.m. #723-EF: Wednesday, November 19 6:00-7:00 p.m. #724-DF: Thursday, January 15 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Safe Sleep for Babies Kathleen Fernbach, BSN, RN, PHN, Minnesota SIDS Center, Minneapolis Children’s Hospital Come hear the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, and learn what you can do to keep your baby safe during sleep. #713-EF: Harley 27 Free, registration required Tuesday, October 28 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Yum! Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years Nancy Entgelmeier, RN, CMP, Feeding Clinic Coordinator for Children’s Hospital 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-EF: Harley 27 Free, registration required Tuesday, November 11 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Child-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 onto your romantic selves, and avoiding pitfalls so you can nurture your relationship. #716-EF: Harley 27 Free, registration required Tuesday, October 7 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Infant Massage Kara Quist, Pediatric Physical Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor Infant massage encourages longer sleep patterns, promotes attachment, enhances healing, and can help relieve colic, reflux, teething, and gas. Please bring a mat or blanket. Babies birth to crawling are welcome. #715-EF: Harley 34 Free, registration required Wednesday, November 5 6:00-7:00 p.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. 8 | Hopkins Early Childhood Programs
One-session workshop: Why Won’t They Listen? Tools for Positive Discipline Denise Konen, Parent Educator Is your child whining, refusing to pick up toys, fighting with his brother, or throwing tantrums? Difficult behaviors are hard to deal with if we have only a few options. Build your positive discipline toolbox and your relationship with your child at the same time. Leave with effective strategies for dealing with those challenging behaviors. For parents of children 3-8. Child care is available, $5/child. #720-EF: Harley 27 $10/adult, $15/household Thursday, October 23 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-EF: Harley 27 $10/adult, $15/household Tuesday, February 24 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Family activities! Fun in the Sun! Mark your calendar now for outdoor summer fun! Make bubbles, create art, march in a music parade with instruments you make yourself, run in the wind with colorful streamers, and more. For families with children ages 2-5. Child care for children 6-24 months available, $5 per child in Harley, room 35. #406-EF: Harley $5/family Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Young People’s Concert! A FREE fun-filled orchestra concert for kids! Enjoy kid-friendly music performed by Hopkins High School students. Bring your favorite stuffed toy and wear your pajamas to this interactive concert! There will be face painting, balloon animals, a “petting zoo” (try an instrument), and other fun activities. Bring the family and enjoy a free concert together! For families with children birth to 10 years. Tuesday, October 28 5:45-7:00 p.m. Hopkins High School 2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka Questions about the Young People’s Concert? Call 952-988-4574.
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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 Thursday, April 17 are placed in a lottery. Registrations received after April 17 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 April 18 Call the Harley Hopkins Early Childhood Office: 952-988-5000
Fax
Fax registration to: 952-988-5037
General Registration Information
Cancellations & Refunds
• Please select classes based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2014. Registrations will be processed on a lottery basis. All registrations received by noon on Thursday, April 17, 2014 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. • After August 1, there is a non-refundable $25 cancellation fee for participants registering for 12-14 week classes.
Affordable 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 may not meet. Listen to WCCO radio 830 AM for school closings, call 952-988-4019 or 952988-5000, 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.
Suggested Fee Scale Gross Family Income
Schedule A
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1 ¼ -1 ½ Hr class 12-14 wk class
1 ¼ -1 ½ Hr class 6-8 wk class
2 Hr class 12-14 wk class
2 Hr class 5-7 wk class
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Up to $14,999
Up to $ 16.00 Up to $ 8.00
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$ 95-109,999
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$ 110,000+
202.00
101.00
261.00
131.00
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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Registration form
Fall 2014
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 •
First Parent Name __________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first last middle initial Second Parent Name _______________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first last middle initial Child’s Name _____________________________________________________ Date of Birth___________ q Male q Female first last middle initial 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 Class Class Day(s) Class Class *Sibling Sub Title No. Class Meets Time Fee Care Fee Total _________
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$________
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2nd Choice____________________________________ _________ _________
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Special Topic Class____________________________________ _________ _________
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*Sibling fee is ½ the class fee
TOTAL $________
If your 1st or 2nd choice is not available, please list two alternate class choices: Wait List Class #1: __________________________________ Wait List Class #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 MasterCard q Visa q Discover Credit card number: __________________________________ Expiration date: ________ Name on Card: __________________________________________Signature__________________________________________ q Check: Checks payable to ISD 270
Check No.__________________________
q Cash: (do not mail cash)_________________
Date ______________________________
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Fall 2014 Dear Parents,
The State of Minnesota is requesting personally identifiable data about your family that is similar to the same data for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12. Data will always be handled and protected by state and federal education data privacy laws. Only aggregated information will be published that does not identify individual children. The information from this data will help the Minnesota Department of Education demonstrate how investing in young children benefits them by increasing reading and math scores, establishing a strong foundation for lifelong achievement and success. Student (*required Information) Student name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ *Immunizations Up-to-Date: (Yes/No): _________________ Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino (Yes/No): __________________ Race: Check all that apply:
qAmerican Indian qAsian
qBlack qNative Hawaiian
q White
Migrant (Yes/No): ________ Primary Language: _______________________ McKinney-Vento Homeless (Yes/No): _______ PERSON REGISTERING (*required Information) * Name ____________________________________________________ Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): ______________ *Relationship to child, check one: qGuardian-Male
qFoster Father
qFather
q Other Relative-Male
qGuardian-Female
qFoster Mother
qOther Relative-Female
Education Background, check one: q Doctoral Degree qMaster’s Degree q Associate’s Degree
qSome College, but no degree
qMother
qBachelor’s Degree
q High School Diploma
qSome High School, no diploma qSome elementary and middle school, none beyond eighth grade Employment Status, check one: q Employed more than 25 hrs/week q Employed less than 25 hrs/week qUnemployed, seeking employment
q Unemployed, not seeking employment
Yearly Household Income: ____________________ Number of People in your Household: __________ *Receiving Interpreter Assistance (Yes/No): __________ *Classroom Volunteer Type, check one: q Not volunteering qClassroom volunteer q Parent Advisory Council volunteer qOther _______________________________
PROGRAM REGISTRATION (to be completed by district) * State Student I.D. # ____________________________________________________ * Program Name: Circle One: ECFE *Fee Status, check one:
ECSE Registration Date: _________________ Count of Classes: _________________
qFull Fee
* Funding Source: Circle One:
qReduced Fee
q Parent Fee
qECFE
qNo Fee q ECSE
* Special Needs or Delay NOT eligible for Special Education: Check one below:
qChild has special needs but is not eligible for special education services qChild has no special needs or is eligible for special education services
Immunization Information Needed, No Shots, No School: Please note that updated immunization information for your child is required before September 8, 2014, when ECFE classes start this fall. In order to attend ECFE classes, parents must show that they’re in compliance with Minnesota School Immunization Law requirements. The Hopkins School District has adopted a No Shots, No School Policy, which states that students who are not up to date on their immunizations will not be allowed to start school until updated immunizations are provided. There are three ways you can submit your child’s immunization record: 1) Ask your child’s physician for a copy of the most recent immunization record: Fax it to us at 952-988-5037, attn: Liz ; 2) Have it emailed to Liz.Reynolds@hopkinsschools.org or 3) Drop it off at Harley Hopkins Family Center. Parents/guardians may choose to decline immunizations for their children by filing a legal exemption with the school. Copies of the Immunization Record, with directions for filing an exemption, are available in the office at Harley Hopkins Family Center. UPDATED IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR YOUR CHILD ARE DUE BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2014.
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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.
Parent 4-Star Rating
All of our preschools are rated the full 4-stars from Parent Aware. We are proud to use best practices for preparing kids for kindergarten.
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Questions? Contact us! 952-988-5000
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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 is ongoing. Please call us at 952-988-5000 for current openings and registration information. Waiting lists will be kept for all classes. Families will be notified as openings become available.
See page 14 for Summer 2014 registration information. To Register: visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool or call our staff at 952-988-5000.
STEM • Science Technology, Engineering, Math STEM in all Hopkins preschools
Children are natural explorers, problem-solvers, and sense-makers. What they explore depends on the materials, experiences, and support we provide them. All Hopkins preschool programs incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum.
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Preschool is the perfect time to start developing STEM concepts because students are already The STEM for Preschool project provides our so curious. They want to preschool classrooms with the tools and knowledge experiment and STEM necessary to assist children in an elevated beginning exploration and understanding of STEM concepts. curriculum helps us frame This will give preschoolers the STEM base knowledge, ready to be those experiences. Hopkins preschool program is well-poised for the expanded STEM learning because it is already centered on exploratory learning, a cornerstone of the Reggio-inspired approach.
expanded on, as they move into deeper STEM concepts through the Hopkins Public Schools curriculum.
—Karen Tadewald Preschool Program Supervisor
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We thank the Hopkins Education Foundation for the grant to bring STEM materials and experiences to Hopkins’ youngest learners.
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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. The 2014-15 program runs from September 3, 2014 to June 5 (school-year) or August 14, 2015 (full year). 3 Locations: Tanglen Elementary School, Gatewood Elementary School, and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Tuition: Stepping Stones 2014-15 full-year tuition is twelve payments of $905. School-year-only tuition is nine payments of $960.
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Kaleidoscope
Half-Day • Part-Week • 3-5 year olds Kaleidoscope Preschool offers parents a choice of classes that are two, three, or five half-days per week for children ages 3-5. The Kaleidoscope school year program runs September to May. 3 Locations: Harley Hopkins Family Center, Meadowbrook Elementary School, and Glen Lake Elementary. Tuition: 2014-15 Tuition for Kaleidoscope ranges from $135 per month to $330 per month depending on section (see section choices below).
Kaleidoscope Class Sections 2014-15
TEAM classes are jointly taught with staff from Kaleidoscope Preschool and Hopkins ECSE programs.
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 $195/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30 am Section B - 3's and 4's $135/month Tu & Thur 9:00-11:30 am Section C - 3’s and 4’s TEAM $195/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section D - 3's and 4's $195/month Tu, Wed, Thur 9:15-11:45 am Section E - 3's and 4's $135/month Wed & Fri 9:00-11:30 am Section H - 3's to 5's $195/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm
Kaleidoscope at Glen Lake Elementary Section G - 3's and 4's $135/month Tu, Thur 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Section GL - YBK $195/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Year Before Kindergarten (YBK) Classes
Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2014 to enroll in a YBK section. Section H - 3’s to 5’s $195/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section I - YBK $195/month Mon, Tu, Thurs 9:00-11:30 am Section J - YBK $330/month Mon, Tu, Wed, Thur, Fri 9:15-11:45 am Section K - YBK TEAM $195/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm
What will my child learn? 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. 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 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. 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 Meadowbrook 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
$135/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $195/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $195/month 12:30 to 3:00 pm
Kaleidoscope school-year classes run from September 8, 2014 to May 22, 2015.
Ready 4 K
Half-Day • Full-Week • Year-Before-Kindergarten for qualifying families Ready 4 K Preschool is a free preschool for four-year-olds who may not have an opportunity for a preschool experience. Families must meet eligibilty guidelines. 3 Locations: Alice Smith Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Gatewood Elementary Schools. To see if you qualify, call Harley Hopkins Family Center at 952-988-5000.
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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)
Join us for hands-on experiences with books, writing activities, songs, games, art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) experiences, dramatic and outdoor play. All classes are held at the Harley Hopkins Family Center. Limited financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Fill your June mornings with preschool fun or pick one, two or three sections in any combination! Sections may be divided by age, depending on enrollment.
Parent 4-Star Rating
All of our preschools are rated the full 4-stars from Parent Aware.
Dates & Time (All sections are open to Ages 3-5): Sec. 1: June 2–6 (Mon-Fri) 9-11:30 a.m., $85 Sec. 2: June 9–13 (Mon-Fri) 9-11:30 a.m, $85 Sec. 3: June 16–20 (Mon-Fri) 9-11:30 a.m., $85 Sec. 4: June 23–27 (Mon-Fri) 9-11:30 a.m., $85 Sec. 5: June 10–12 (Tu, Wed, Th) 9-12 noon, $60 Sec. 6: June 17–19 (Tu, Wed, Th) 9-12 noon, $60 Sec. 7: June 24–26 (Tu, Wed, Th) 9-12 noon, $60 Registration information below, or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool
Stepping Stones Summer Before Kindergarten (full-week, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., summer-before-kindergarten 4-5 year olds)
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Questions? Contact us! 952-988-5000 HopkinsSchools.org/preschool Karen.Tadewald@hopkinsschools.org
Make the most of your child’s summer-before-kindergarten! Gatewood Elementary 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 (M-F) program. Tuition: Summer tuition is 3 payments of $800, which includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and field trips. Registration information below, or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool
2014 Summer Registration Information
Registration for Kaleidoscope Summer Adventure classes and Stepping Stones Summer Before Kindergarten at Gatewood Elementary is ongoing on a space-available basis. Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool, or call our staff at 952-988-5000.
Call 952-988-5000 for more details or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool
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Hopkins Public Schools: Transforming Learning Information for our Early Childhood families about Hopkins Public Schools
Gearing up for Hopkins Kindergarten!
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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 provides developmentally appropriate instruction, along with social and emotional activities tailored to promote the growth and development of each child. Discover what makes us a leader in innovation, and see how we are transforming learning for our students.
For Kindergarten Families Bridge: Explore the Rooms!
For Kindergarten Families Playground Nights
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 to register. #606-Alice Smith: May 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. #604-Eisenhower + XinXing: May 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. #603-Gatewood: May 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m. #601-Glen Lake: May 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. #602-L.H. Tanglen: April 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. #605-Meadowbrook: May 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get your child comfortable and excited for school! Use this chance to visit your child’s school and explore the playground right before school starts. Your family will meet other kindergartners and their parents, along with school staff. Alice Smith: Eisenhower: Gatewood: Glen Lake: L.H. Tanglen: Meadowbrook: XinXing Academy:
August 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m. August 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m. August 19, 6:00-7:00 p.m. August 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. No playground night due to construction. August 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. August 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Watch us in action! Get a snapshot of our elementary schools and curriculum!
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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 through second-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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One-to-One Visits — Free!
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. • Activities for young children. • Information about resources through the district and in the community.
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Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 to receive your complimentary Welcome packet from Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education.
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.
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Try our one-night Special Topics classes
We have one-time evening workshops for busy parents! Join us: • Free Class — Baby & Mama Yoga, June 4, 6:00-7:00 p.m. • Why Won’t They Listen? Tools for Positive Discipline, October 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. See page 8 for more information and to see more great classes. Since 1995, Hopkins Education Foundation has granted more than $2,000,000 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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• 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 or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org.
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.
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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 • Fine Art • Cooking of all types • Pottery • Guitar • Gardening • BARRE Fitness • Photography • Computer Classes • Social Dancing
Best summer ever at Camp Royal! A sample: • Robotics camps • Lacrosse • Legos: Indy Car • Outdoor Games camp • Art Camps • Hoop Dreams • Diamond Sports • Chess camps • Cooking camps • Ultimate Frisbee See you at Camp Royal, www.HopkinsSummer.org. Our Parent Education offerings will keep your parenting skills sharp! Look for workshops, classes, and events throughout the year.
Visit www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org for all our offerings, or call 952-988-4070 for a catalog.
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Need a Gift for Someone Special?
ECFE Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts! You can purchase Hopkins ECFE gift certificates in various dollar amounts for a special friend, neighbor, or anyone you know who might like the opportunity to take one of our Early Childhood Family Education classes! Call us at 952-988-5000 to order a gift certificate for birthdays, holidays, Mother’s and Father’s Days, and more!
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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. Check out 2014 Hop-Kids summer classes for action and learning that is fun! Ballet, t-ball, golf, art, drama, science, music, and more for your little one this summer.
Register now: www.Hop-Kids.com or call 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:
Saturdays, Aug. 23, Nov. 22, 9:30-10:45 a.m. (Story Time & Breakfast) Wednesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Dec. 10, 5:45-7:00 p.m. Location: Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins
Infant Massage
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:00-7:15 p.m. Location: Gatewood Elementary, 14900 Gatewood Dr., Minnetonka Dates: Tuesdays, June 24, July 29, 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.
Child-Proofing Your Relationship
Try them out on us. Many of our onesession 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.
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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: Thursday, April 17, 12 noon: see page 11 Summer Stepping Stones Preschool: June 12-Aug. 15, 2014, see page 14 Summer Kaleidoscope Preschool: June 2-June 27, 2014, see page 14
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Vehicle Fair: Join the free fun! Friday, September 5 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Join us for this FREE event! Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), invites you and your family to our Open House & Vehicle Fair, where families can explore a: • Police car • Fire truck • Ambulance • Snow plow • Front-end loader In addition, there will be classroom activities, free refreshments, and face painting! Hopkins ECFE, a program of Hopkins Public Schools Community Education, is for families with young children — birth to kindergarten. Join us September 5: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Avenue South, Hopkins (Southeast of 169 & Excelsior Blvd. See map on page 2)
Fun in the Sun!
Thursday, August 21, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Summer outdoor family fun!
Make bubbles, create a painting with spray bottles, march in a music parade with instruments you make yourself, run in the wind with colorful streamers, and more Fun in the Sun! Details on page 8. Join us for this summer fun event for families with children ages 2-5. Class 406-EF: $5/family, at Harley Hopkins Family Center
952-988-5000 Mark your calendar:
Early Childhood Fest
Join us for a FREE fun-filled celebration! • Family-friendly entertainment • Free Starbucks coffee & free cookies
Saturday, October 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Hopkins Library, 22 – 11th Ave. N, Hopkins Sponsored by Hopkins Public Library & Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education
Hopkins Preschools: Stepping Stones & Kaleidoscope Your preschool choice does make a difference.
Inside our preschools you’ll discover a stimulating environment designed to create excitement around learning. Children are natural explorers and problem-solvers. What they explore depends on the materials and experiences we provide them. All Hopkins preschools offer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum. Visit us and learn about the advantages of Hopkins Preschools; full-day and part-day options. See pages 12-14, or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool.