Hopkins Early Childhood Programs
Fall 2015 Early Childhood
ECFE Lottery registrations must be in by Friday, April 17
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Hopkins Community Education: Early Childhood Programs
Welcome to our Early Childhood Programs At a recent White House Summit on Early Education, Nobel Prize-winning University of Chicago economics professor, James Heckman, stated that “we should not underestimate the role of the parent and the power that comes from providing parents with information, resources, and choice.” We in Minnesota agree with Professor Heckman on the critical role that parents play in nurturing their young children’s development. Our statewide Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program, established 40 years ago, recognizes that parents are children’s first and most significant teachers. The education and support parents receive when participating in ECFE helps them provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children — the mission of ECFE. Our celebration of ECFE’s 40th birthday continues. Join us and discover how participating in ECFE can become one of the highlights of your week. Christine Fehst, Ph.D., Early Childhood & Parent Education Programs Coordinator
ECFE Classes, p. 4 • Preschool Options, p. 14 • Resources & Fun, p. 18
Welcome New Babies! Hopkins Early Childhood Programs welcomes your new baby and congratulates you on your expanded family. Share your good news with us and receive your complimentary Welcome Packet! Please call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org
ECFE Overview Early Childhood Family Education
About ECFE classes Our trusted Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program offers affordable, high quality classes that support you and your young children. A typical class meets once a week and includes: Parent-Child Activity. Time for you and your child to 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 physical activities. And there’s more — join us for Special Topics workshops and fun family events (pages 8-9), and many other exciting activities (page 19 and back cover)! Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also available for participants. Our Mission. 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. Our Staff. Our experienced ECFE teaching staff is dedicated to parents and children. Teachers hold a degree and state license in Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, or both. We look forward to being a trusted resource for learning, connections, and support for your family. We have classes for you and your child from birth to five years old. Sign up for classes at any time! *Note, the word “parent” in this publication refers to adult caregivers responsible for the child.
Questions about our classes or programs? Please give parent educator, Kathryn a call at 952-988-5046, or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org.
Registration for Fall 2015 ECFE lottery classes must be received by Friday, April 17 at noon. Please see page 10 for lottery registration information.
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ECFE Overview
Early Childhood Family Education
How do I chose the right ECFE class? With so many options, there is something to fit your needs. Aside from our family 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, 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 4-9. To determine class fee, see the fee scale on page 11. If you still aren’t sure, please call parent educator, Kathryn Moore at 952-988-5046. About non-separating classes: You and your child stay together in the classroom for the entire duration of the class, engaging with them in enriching learning and play activities. A licensed parent educator will lead parent conversations on important topics such as child growth and development, transitioning to parenthood, and how children learn and play. Your child has a chance to play during this supportive group discussion About gradual separating classes: In the beginning of gradual separating classes, you and your child meet in the same room. Parents will move to a separate room gradually as the class progresses. Separate parent meetings begin with short meeting times, and are gradually lengthened. About separating classes: You and your child explore activities together for about 30 minutes. This provides an opportunity to learn new ideas, games, songs, and activities that can be used at home. Then, parents meet in a separate classroom with a licensed parent educator for conversations related to child development and parenting. Parents share ideas, information, and experiences with one another, gaining knowledge, new connections, and support. Meanwhile, your child will participate in age-appropriate activities with a licensed early childhood teacher and a teaching assistant. Children are provided enriching early learning experiences which encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Sibling Care is available, if needed, on a sliding-scale basis for children for most classes. Siblings from three months through kindergarten who are not involved in class are eligible. Starting at 3 months of age, siblings may go to sibling care. Babies who are not yet mobile 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 12. 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.
Dates to note: Winter/Spring daytime and evening classes begin the week of September 14, 2015, and end on January 15, 2016 unless otherwise noted. ECFE classes will not be in session the following dates: • October 14-16, Education MN Convention • November 2-3, no classes • November 23-27, Thanksgiving Break • December 14, 2015-Jan. 1, 2016, 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 weather-related information.
ECFE Locations The Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education program holds classes at two locations: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Avenue South Hopkins, MN 55343 Phone: 952-988-5000 Fax: 952-988-5037 School-Year Hours: M-Fr • 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Meadowbrook Elementary School campus Look for the Early Childhood Programs building facing Glenwood Ave. This is the most eastern building on the campus. Enter Door AA on the backside of building. 5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone: 952-988-5000 Meadowbrook Elementary campus Early Childhood Programs
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ECFE Classes
Early Childhood Family Education
You & Your Infant How is my baby’s brain developing? Is she eating enough? When will he begin to sit up, roll over, crawl, talk? What about the transition to solid foods? How can I get him to sleep!? The questions never end during this amazing time of your baby’s development! Our licensed parent educators have the knowledge and experience to field all of your important questions. In these multi-week ECFE classes, meet once a week and connect with other parents and their infants to get YOUR questions answered by our licensed parent educators. This is the perfect way to meet other parents, learn from others, and discover what is right for you and your family when it comes to all those big questions.
Sign up for one or both!
Perfect for moms on maternity leave (dads are welcome!), sections #107 and #108 are short, 6-week sessions — sign up for one or both.
Daytime (sibling care is available): Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Sept 15-Jan 12
7-15 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm • Sept 16-Oct 28
0-11 months-old • non-separate • Mbk. 135
#107-DFMA • Fee: B
Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm • Nov 4-Jan 13
0-11 months-old • non-separate • Mbk. 135
#107-DFMB • Fee: B
Fridays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Sept 18-Nov 6
0-11 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#108-DFA • Fee: B
Fridays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Nov 13-Jan 15
0-11 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#108-DFB • Fee B
#106-DF • Fee: A
Evening (sibling care is not available): Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm • Sept 15-Oct 20
0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34 #109-EFA • Fee: $5/family
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm • Oct 27-Dec 15
0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34 #109-EFB • Fee: $5/family
Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 pm • Sept 17-Dec 17
6-15 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#103-EF • Fee: A
This Summer! You & Your Infant or Toddler
ECFE doesn’t stop in the summer! Early Childhood Family Education offers convenient infant and toddler classes this summer, you don’t have to wait until fall to enjoy the benefits of taking a class with your child. While parents and children (birth through 12 months of age, or 13 through 20 months of age) connect and play, a parent educator leads discussions on topics such as growth and development, sleeping habits, nutrition, brain development, and how children learn and play. Great for moms on maternity leave (dads are welcome, too!) — these are short, 6-week sessions.
Evening (sibling care is available): Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15 pm • June 9-July14
0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm • June 9-July 14
0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#100-B • Fee: B
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15 pm • June 10-July 15
0-12 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#100-C • Fee: B
NEW! Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm • June 10-July 15
13-20 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#100-D • Fee: B
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#100-A • Fee: B
La Leche League Breastfeeding Information & Support New, expectant, and experienced mothers gather to share joys, concerns, and challenges about breastfeeding and strategies for success. A free class — moms may come just once or as often as they like! La Leche League leaders are trained and accredited by La Leche League International. Babies and children are welcome. Please visit La Leche League of Minnesota & the Dakotas — www.lllofmndas.org — for more information.
Daytime (sibling care is not available — babies and children are welcome): Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 am • Apr 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 17
Harley 34
Drop-in any of the dates, no registration needed • Free
Evening (sibling care is not available — babies and children are welcome): Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm • Apr 14, May 12, June 9, July 7, Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
Harley 9
Drop-in any of the dates, no registration needed • Free
You & Your 1-2 Year Old How can I get her to eat good-for-her foods? Is his play appropriate? Why won’t she share with others? He’s waking up too early — how can I get more sleep? Meet and connect once a week with other parents and their toddlers to get YOUR questions answered by our licensed parent educator in these ongoing ECFE classes. This is the perfect way to meet other parents, learn from others, and discover what is right for you and your family with the guidance of a parent educator with researchbased information. Enjoy playing to learn with your toddler as you sing songs, read books, get your fingers into art, and more!
Daytime (sibling care is available): Mondays, 9:00-10:30 am • Sept 14-Jan 11
12-23 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 36
#201-DF • Fee: A
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30 am • Sept 15-Jan 12
12-23 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#202-DF • Fee: A
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am • Sept 16-Jan 13
12-23 months-old • gradual-separate • Mbk. 135 #204-DFM • Fee: A
Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 am • Sept 16-Jan 13
12-23 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#205-DF • Fee: A
Fridays, 9:00-10:30 am • Sept 18-Jan 15
12-23 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 34
#206-DF • Fee: A
Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm • Sept 14-Dec 14
12-23 months-old • non-separate • Harley 34
#207-EF • Fee: A
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm • Sept 15-Dec 15
18-35 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 36
#110-EF • Fee: A
Evening (sibling care is not available):
Spotlight!
Meet Cheryl Forse, licensed Parent Educator Passionate about helping families, Cheryl has been a licensed Parent Educator for over 20 years in the Twin Cities area. She has also completed specialized training with Jane Nelsen to earn certification as a Positive Discipline Trainer. “My goal is to help families build strong, respectful relationships with each other. I love working with families and seeing the growth in both the children and their parents!” Cheryl resides in New Hope with her husband, John. Her daughters, Erin and Nicole, also live in the Twin Cities area and are “graduates” of ECFE! Cheryl enjoys travel, gardening, and curling up with a great book.
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You & Your 2-3 Year Old How can I help him make friends? She’s having temper tantrums — what do I do? Toilet learning — where do I start? How important is play when it comes to learning? There is so much fun to be had as your child interacts with the world at ever-increasing levels! Listen to the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more in these multi-week ECFE classes! Each week, the licensed parent educator will lead discussions on topics you are most interested in, such as sharing, routines, temper tantrums, toilet learning, child development, and self-esteem.
Daytime (sibling care is available): Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am • Sept 14-Jan 11
30-42 months-old • separating • Harley 37
Tuesdays, 9:45-11:45 am • Sept 15-Jan 12
24-35 months-old • separating • Mbk. 135
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am • Sept 16-Jan 13
22-30 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 36
#304-DF* • Fee: A
Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 am • Sept 17-Jan 14
24-35 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 36
#305-DF • Fee: C
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Sept 17-Jan 14
30-42 months-old • separating • Harley 37
#306-DF • Fee: C
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Sept 15-Jan 12
24-36 months-old • separating • Harley 36
#401-DF • Fee: C
#302-DF • Fee: C #303-DFM • Fee: C
* 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.
Evening (sibling care is not available): Tuesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm • Sept 15-Dec 15
18-35 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 36
#110-EF • Fee: A
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm • Sept 14-Dec 14
24-35 months-old • gradual-separate • Harley 36
#208-EF • Fee: A
You & Your 3-5 Year Old How can I help her be a great big sister? How do I set limits — and stick to them? What do we need to do to get ready for school? How can I help her navigate tricky-friend situations? It is so exciting to see your child explore his growing independence! In these once-a-week ECFE classes, you will have time with your child during the first portion of class. Then, you and your child will separate into different classrooms. Her classroom gives her opportunities with social skills, reading, art, stories, science, and more. Your child will discover rich and varied learning stations that engage him while developing school-readiness skills. Meanwhile, parents have the opportunity to develop strong connections with other parents. You’ll learn strategies to support your child’s readiness for elementary school, and the licensed parent educator will lead discussions on your hot topics, such as sibling rivalry, healthy communication, setting limits, and more.
Daytime (sibling care is available): Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am • Sept 14-Jan 11
30-42 months-old • separating • Harley 37
#302-DF • Fee: C
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am • Sept 17-Jan 14
30-42 months-old • separating • Harley 37
#306-DF • Fee: C
Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am • Sept 18-Jan 15
36-60 months-old • separating • Harley 37
#402-DF • Fee: C
36-60 months-old • separating • Harley 37
#309-EF • Fee: A
Evening (sibling care is not available): Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm • Sept 14-Dec 14
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Family Stay & Play Do you delight in special playtime with your child? Family Stay & Play is for you! Attend any or all of the sessions. Each 4/5-week series has a different exciting theme: Art Adventures: Let creativity be your guide! Explore the many different paths we can take to make art — painting, collage, sculpture, and more. Hands & Feet Fun: Can your fingers do the walking? Experience textures on your toes, make your prints into pictures, use your hands and feet to unravel mysteries, create art, and explore your world. Young Scientists: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts and interactive fun! 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.
Daytime (sibling care is not available): Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Sept 14-Oct 12
0-5 years • Art • Harley 36
#504-DF • Fee: $5 per class**
Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Oct 19-Nov 16
0-5 years • Hands & Feet • Harley 36
#505-DF • Fee: $5 per class**
Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Nov 30-Jan 11
0-5 years • Scientist • Harley 36
#506-DF • Fee: $5 per class**
** Course cost for #504-DF is $5 per class, per family, or a special rate of $20 for each entire 5-week series. Cost for #505-DF and 506-DF is $5 per class, per family, or a special rate of $15 for the entire 4-week series. Sign up for one or all three!
Party with the reptiles on Friday, May 1 Check out reptiles and amphibians with the RAD Zoo (Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo)! Bring your camera to this hands-on zoo discovery experience for kids! See and learn about live turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small crocodile! $5 per family. Details on page 9, pre-registration required.
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 are at no cost.
Daytime (sibling care is available): Miércoles, Septiembre 16-Abríl 27 • 12:45-2:30 pm 0-5 Años, Español • separación • Harley 36 & 37
#412-DF • No cost
Thursdays, Sept 17-April 28 • 12:45-2:30 pm
#413-DF • No cost
0-5 years, Somali • separating • Harley 36 & 37
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One Night Special Topics Free monthly series: Try us! Baby & Me Yoga Anna Melzer, certified yoga instructor, advanced prenatal training, Blooma Bond with your baby through loving touch, sight, sound, and yoga movements. Baby is included in the yoga practice to build a strong bond of trust and security. It’s great for moms who are feeling fine at 6 weeks postpartum. Dads or other caregivers are welcome. Babies ages 6 weeks to 9 months are welcome. Please bring a baby blanket and a yoga mat or towel. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am • Aug 12 Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. • Dec 2 Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am • Jan 13 Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm • May 11
Harley 34 Harley 34 Harley 9 Harley 34
#721-DF: Free, registration required #722-EF: Free, registration required #723-DF: Free, registration required #724-EF: Free, registration required
Toddler & Me Yoga Kelly Shay, certified yoga instructor, advanced prenatal training, Blooma What better way to exert that lively toddler energy than in a class filled with breathing, singing, and movement? We will use musical instruments for little hands and yoga as our foundation while socializing with other toddlers and caregivers. Appropriate for toddlers crawling to 36 months. Please bring a yoga mat. (Yoga mats will be available if you do not have one). Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm • July 9 Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Oct 29
Harley 9 Harley 9
#727-EF: Free, registration required #728-EF: Free, registration required
Basic First Aid Minnetonka Fire Department Staff Get the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in an emergency. Learn what to expect and what actions to take for cuts, falls, contusions, tick bites, burns, breathing troubles, and more. Parent-only class for parents with children birth to 8 years of age. Infants, birth to six months, can remain with parent in class. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. Held at Gatewood Elementary, 14900 Gatewood Dr., Minnetonka. Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Aug 11
**Gatewood Multi-purpose Room
#718-EF: Free, registration required
Child-Proofing Your Relationship Aysem Senyurekli, Ph.D., L.A.M.F.T. Struggling to find balance between the work of parenting and romance? In this parents-only class, you’ll discover ideas for holding on to your romantic selves, and avoiding pitfalls so you can nurture your relationship. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Oct 8
Harley 27
#716-EF: Free, registration required
Infant Massage Kara Quist, Pediatric Physical Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor The loving touch of parents comforts and soothes infants, and encourages bonding. In addition, infant massage encourages deeper, longer sleep patterns in babies, enhances growing and healing, relieves fussiness and colic, and relieves the discomfort of reflux, teething, and gas. Babies birth to crawling are welcome. Please bring a mat or blanket. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Oct 21
Harley 34
#715-EF: Free, registration required
Baby Sign Language Sara Chovan, M.A., ECFE Parent Educator Join us for an introduction to baby sign language! It is a great way to communicate with your baby and a strategy for avoiding frustration. The book, Baby Signs: How to Talk With Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk, by Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn, will be the basis for the workshop. Discuss the way baby signs can help you understand what your baby needs, learn some signs that will help get you started, and end with songs and finger plays that incorporate baby signs. This class is for parents and babies 4-15 months old. Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm • Nov 4
Harley 34
#726-EF: Free, registration required
Yum! Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years Nancy Entgelmeier, RN, CMP, Feeding Clinic Coordinator for Children’s Hospital Get your child off to a good start with eating well! 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. Limited child care available for children 6 months-kindergarten, $5/child. Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm • Nov 17
Harley 27
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#719-EF: Free, registration required
One Night Workshop For some of your hardest questions! Simple Ways to Win Cooperation Cheryl Forse, Parent Educator and Certified Positive Discipline Trainer Are you tired of yelling, arguing, and fighting with your kids when you try to get them to do things? Do you wish there was a way to talk to them that would make them want to cooperate? Come to this special evening and learn new information about what motivates children — and how to invite cooperation from them. You will leave with tools to forge a closer bond and ideas on how to get things done without the battle. For parents of children birth-5. Limited child care is available, $5/child. Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm • Oct 22
Harley 27
#725-EF: $10/adult, $15/household
Family Events
Celebrate time together! The RAD Zoo! — party with the reptiles!
Back by popular demand — meet and learn about live reptiles! Check out reptiles and amphibians with the RAD Zoo (Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo)! Bring your camera to this hands-on zoo discovery experience for kids! See and learn about live turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small crocodile! Register by noon on April 30. Friday, 5:45-7:00 pm • May 1
Harley 35 • 2-5 years old
#407-DF: $5/family
Fun in the Sun! Mark your calendar for this fun, outdoor summer event! Make bubbles, create art, march in a music parade with instruments you make yourself, and much more summer fun. For families with children ages 2-5. Child care for children ages 6-24 months is available, $5 per child. Register by noon on August 19. Thursday, 6:00-7:15 pm • August 20
Harley 35 • 2-5 years old
#406-EF: $5/family
Young People’s Concert Bring the family to this free concert featuring kid-friendly music and an instrument petting zoo! Performed by Hopkins High School orchestra students. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Experience an instrument petting zoo and other fun activities. Bring the family and enjoy this free concert designed for children. Presented by Hopkins High School. Questions? Contact Hopkins High School orchestra director, Alison Swiggum, at 952-988-4574. No registration required, free event. Thursday, 5:45-7:00 pm • October 27
Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka
Free event
Daddy & Me Fun and free event at your local police station! May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Minnetonka Police & Fire Station, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard June 2, 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.
Sponsored by: Hopkins Early Childhood Family
Education, Minnetonka Police & Fire Departments, and • Jump behind the wheel of their vehicles. Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood Fall 2015 • 952-988-5000 9 Hopkins Police Department.
ECFE Registration Information ECFE registrations received online, in-person, or by mail by noon on Friday, April 17, 2015 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/Early
By Phone Registrations by phone begin April 20. Call our early childhood staff at 952-988-5000
By Mail or In Person Stop by with or mail your filled-out form along with your check or credit card number to: Harley Hopkins Family Center Early Childhood Office, Room 1 125 Monroe Ave. S. Hopkins, MN 55343
By Fax Fax your registration to: 952-988-5037
Ready to register? Registration Form is on page 12 or: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org/Early
Registration Information
Cancellations & Refunds
Please select classes based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2015. Registrations will be processed on a lottery basis. All registrations received by noon on Friday, April 17, 2015 will be included in the lottery. Please note: registrations for the lottery are not taken by phone.
No refunds are given for emergency or weather closings or for days missed due to illness or vacation.
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. Pre-registration 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.
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.
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 $15 cancellation fee. All registrations will be considered final after the second week of class, and no refunds will be given after that time.
Have twins? Families registering twins for the same class may register the second child for half the class fee.
Weather Closing Information
Hazardous weather conditions may at times prevent us from holding classes. When Hopkins Schools are closed or delayed, ECFE classes may not meet. Listen to WCCO radio 830 AM for school closings, call 952-988-4019 or 952-988-5000, or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org.
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Fee Information Affordable Classes We know rising costs are a concern. We understand, and we’ve kept costs low. ECFE classes operate on a sliding fee scale, so you pay what you can afford — no one is turned away for inability to pay. There is no better investment than your child!
Sliding Fees Fees are determined according to a sliding fee scale. Locate your gross yearly family income on the scale. The fee listed is your fee for the class. Please enter that fee on the registration form. The sibling care fee must be paid at registration. No family will be turned away because of inability to pay. Please call 952-988-5000 if the fee is a problem for your family.
Sliding Fee Scale (sibling care is one-half the cost of the class) Category Suggested Fee Scale Gross Family Income
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
1 ¼ -1 ½ Hr class
1 ¼ -1 ½ Hr class
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29.00
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$ 30-49,999
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46.00
122.00
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$ 50-69,999
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$ 70-94,999
153.00
77.00
200.00
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$ 95-109,999
182.00
91.00
235.00
117.00
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$ 110,000+
208.00
104.00
269.00
135.00
Fees are per child/class. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay. Have twins? See the twins discount policy page 9, listed in General Registration Information.
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Looking for great summer activities for your preschool-age child? Create it, explore it! Adventures in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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Animals Around the World
Ages 3 ½-6 • Science Explorers Join Science Explorers as we travel the world visiting all seven continents, along with a dip into the surrounding oceans, to discover their most amazing and unique animals. Our adventure will have you hopping along, climbing steep cliffs, ducking for cover, and more, through stories, games, and art projects. #35721: 3 sessions-limit 10 $40 Thursdays, Apr. 9-23 9:30-11:00 am Glen Lake Activity Center - Glen Lake Room
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Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins Public Schools Community Education and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services. The World We Share
Ages 3 ½-6 • Science Explorers The World We Share is a fun, hands-on class that will have us looking to the sky and digging deep into the Earth’s core as we discover the amazing world we share. Join us as we focus on weather and learn about clouds, rain, and snow. Then, we will investigate how the four seasons affect the earth and its residents. Lastly, we will investigate how the earth is always changing through erosion and volcanic eruptions. #35722: 3 sessions-limit 10 $40 Thursdays, May 7-21 9:30-11:00 am Glen Lake Activity Center - Glen Lake Room
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Mixture Madness
Ages 3 ½-6 • Science Explorers Pour, mix, measure, and stir! In Mixture Madness you will be exploring the world of chemistry by mixing together safe ingredients. Create slime while learning about polymers, have fun with magical crystals while learning about absorption, plus, formulate your own mixtures through open exploration. Be sure to dress so you can get messy as we explore these and other fascinating mixtures. #36344: 3 sessions-limit 10 $55 Tuesday-Thursday, June 2, 3, 4 9:30-11:30 am Harley Hopkins Family Center Room 9
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. Visit www.Hop-Kids.com to view summer classes and sign up for super fun activities!
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Fascinating Physics
Ages 3 ½-6 • Science Explorers In Fascinating Physics, preschoolers will use their natural curiosity to explore physics and the science of motion. Using Lego and K’NEX building systems, preschoolers will investigate force, friction, gravity, simple machines, and much more with engaging activities and experiments. Join us for this fun STEM class as we explore the fascinating world of physics. #36345: 3 sessions-limit 10 $55 Tuesday-Thursday, July 14, 15, 16 9:30-11:30 am Harley Hopkins Family Center Room 9
Camp Kinder Sprouts
Super fun for your little one! Summer 2015 • www.Hop-Kids.com • 952-988-4070 Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education.
Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2015 (turning 5 by Sept. 1) • Science Explorers Exclusively for children entering kindergarten. Join Science Explorers as we discover the world around us while developing skills needed for kindergarten. Explore outer space, dinosaurs, and the ocean while learning science, math, reading, writing, and geography. Students will explore these topics through experiments, projects, songs, and more in this fun, hands-on camp setting. #36347: 3 sessions-limit 10 $55 Tuesday-Thursday, August 18, 19, 20 9:30-11:30 am Harley Hopkins Family Center Room 9
Check out Hop-Kids for dance, t-ball, golf, art, crafts, drama, science, music, and more! Looking for Aquatics or Tennis? Check out Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services at www.eminnetonka.com [Recreation-Activities].
Register: www.Hop-Kids.com or 952-988-4070 Register Online: www.Hop-Kids.com
Hopkins Community Education
By Phone: 952-988-4070 (8:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday)
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Registration Form Register online for class lottery! www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org Online Registration Hopkins Public Schools ECFE Class registration (Early Childhood Family Education) Mail completed form 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 include a separate check for each class. Include Sibling Care fees if appropriate. • Questions about how to complete this form? Please call us at 952-988-5000.
Family Information
• Please Print Clearly •
First Parent Name ________________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first middle initial last Second Parent Name ______________________________________________________________________ q Check if attending class first middle initial last Child’s Name ____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth___________ q Male q Female first middle initial last Address: ______________________________________________ City:___________________________ Zip__________ Phone: Home: _________________________ Work: _________________________ Cell: _________________________ Email (print clearly): _________________________________________________________________________________ Check here to receive our E-News. q 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: Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Birth______________ q Male q Female first last Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Birth______________ q Male q Female first last
Course Registration Information
Class Title
Class No.
Day(s) Class Meets
Class Time
1st Choice ____________________________________ _________ _________ _________
Class Fee
*Sibling Care Fee
Sub Total
$________ $________ $________
2nd Choice____________________________________ _________ _________ _________ $________ $________ $________ Topic Class____________________________________ _________ _________ _________ $________ $________ $________ Topic Class____________________________________ _________ _________ _________ $________ $________ $________ *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: _________________________________________
Sibling Care Registration
(registration is required for sibling care): At 6 months of age siblings must attend 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 Hopkins 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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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
qWhite
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
qGuardian-Female
Education Background, check one: qAssociate’s Degree
qFather
qOther Relative-Male
qFoster Mother
qDoctoral Degree qMaster’s Degree
qSome College, but no degree
qMother
qOther Relative-Female qBachelor’s Degree
qHigh School Diploma
qSome High School, no diploma qSome elementary and middle school, none beyond eighth grade
Employment Status, check one: qUnemployed, seeking employment
qEmployed more than 25 hrs/week qEmployed less than 25 hrs/week qUnemployed, not seeking employment
Yearly Household Income: ____________________ Number of People in your Household: __________ *Receiving Interpreter Assistance (Yes/No): __________
*Classroom Volunteer Type, check one: qParent Advisory Council volunteer
qNot volunteering
qClassroom volunteer
qOther _______________________________
PROGRAM REGISTRATION (to be completed by District) * State Student I.D. # ____________________________________________________ * Program Name: Circle One: ECFE
ECSE Registration Date: _________________
Count of Classes: _________________ *Fee Status, check one:
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 14, 2015, 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 current immunization record: Fax it to 952-988-5037, attn: Liz 2) Have it emailed to Liz.Reynolds@HopkinsSchools.org or 3) Drop it off at Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins 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 SEPT. 14, 2015
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Hopkins Preschools Stepping Stones • Kaleidoscope • Ready4K
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Hopkins Preschools 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.
Stepping Stones Preschool: For your Year-Before-Kindergartner (4-5 year old) • Monday-Friday, Open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., year-round or school year options. • Located at Gatewood, Meadowbrook and Tanglen elementary schools.
Kaleidoscope Preschool: For your 3-5 year old: • Half-day, full- and part-week options, school year and summer program. • Current openings at our Harley Hopkins Family Center.
What makes Hopkins Preschools exceptional:
Our guided, discovery-based curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, and adapts to the interests of the children. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum is embedded into all of our preschools. Our teachers have experience in creating nurturing surroundings that kindle curiosity, inspire learning, and prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
Families love our flexible options, including full- or half-days, 2-5 days a week:
School-year, summer, or year-round choices to fit your needs. We’re conveniently located at seven sites in Minnetonka, Hopkins and Golden Valley. Our full-day option is open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Secure your spot in Hopkins Preschools today!
Come visit us to experience why our families consistently rate us as exceeding their expectations.
2015-16 Registration Information
Registration for the 2015-16 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 of openings as they become available.
See page 14 for Summer Preschool Information. Make the most of your child’s summer! Register for a summer preschool option.
Register:
www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool Visit us! 952-988-5000
It has sparked excitement for school and learning in our son. He has shown so much improvement in reading, math skills, and social skills as well. It has really been the perfect ‘step’ toward kindergarten. —Hopkins Preschool parent
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What option fits your family?
1 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 2015-16 program runs from September 1, 2015 to June 3 (school-year) or August 24, 2016 (full year). 3 Locations: Tanglen Elementary School, Gatewood Elementary School, and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Tuition: Stepping Stones 2015-16 full-year tuition is based on a yearly total and paid in twelve payments of $945. School-year-only tuition is nine payments of $980. Changes in contracts may alter tuition due.
2 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: 2015-16 tuition for Kaleidoscope ranges from $150 per month to $350 per month depending on section (see section choices below). Tuition assistance may be available for qualifying families. New: 5-day-a-week option, see section J.
Kaleidoscope Class Sections 2015-16
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 $215/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30 am Section B - 3’s and 4’s $150/month Tu & Thur 9:00-11:30 am Section C - 3’s and 4’s TEAM $215/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm Section D - 3’s and 4’s $215/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15-11:45 am Section E - 3’s and 4’s TEAM $150/month Tu & Thur 9:15-11:45 am Section F - 3’s and 4’s $150/month Wed & Fri 9:00-11:30 am
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
$150/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $215/month 9:15 to 11:45 am $215/month 12:30 to 3:00 pm
Multi-aged Class for older 3’s and YBK Children must be 4 by Jan. 1, 2016 to enroll. Section H - 3’s to 5’s $215/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm
Year Before Kindergarten (YBK) Classes
Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2015 to enroll in a YBK section. Section I - YBK $215/month Mon, Tu, Thurs 9:00-11:30 am Section J - YBK $350/month Mon, Tu, Wed, Thur, Fri 9:15-11:45 am Section K - YBK TEAM $215/month Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm
Kaleidoscope at Glen Lake Elementary Section G - 3’s and 4’s $150/month Tu, Thur 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Section GL - YBK $215/month Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Kaleidoscope school-year classes run from September 14, 2015 to May 27, 2016.
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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 discovery-based setting that helps prepare children for kindergarten. Learning is individualized. Activities and areas of exploration: • Music • Literacy Activities • Science • Problem Solving • Art • Cooperative Activities • Cooking • Large Muscle Activities • Math Skills • Fine Motor Skills • Social Skills • Creative Dramatics What a typical day may look like 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 curriculum includes: • Individual, small, and large group activities. • Learning center/choice time. • Outdoor play on our natural outdoor playscapes. • Stepping Stones also offers: rest time, field trips, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
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.
STEM in all Hopkins Preschools STEM: Science, technology, engineering, math. 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 curriculum.
3 Locations: Alice Smith Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Gatewood Elementary Schools.
The STEM for Preschool project provides our preschool classrooms with the tools and knowledge necessary to assist children in an elevated beginning exploration and understanding of STEM concepts. This will give preschoolers the STEM base knowledge, ready to be expanded on, as they move into deeper STEM concepts through the Hopkins Public Schools curriculum.
To see if you qualify, call 952-988-5000.
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Half-Day • Full-Week • Year-Before-Kindergarten for qualifying families
Ready 4 K Preschool is a free preschool for four-yearolds who may not have an opportunity for a preschool experience. Families must meet eligibility guidelines.
2015 Summer Preschool Options Kaleidoscope • Stepping Stones Hopkins half-day & full-day summer 2015 preschool options for 3-5 year olds. Kaleidoscope Summer Adventure Classes
(half-day, 3-days-a-week, 3-5 year olds)
Fill your child’s June mornings with preschool fun! Join us for hands-on experience with books, writing activities, songs, games art, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) experiences, dramatic and outdoor play. Classes are held at Harley Hopkins Family Center. Limited financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Sections may be divided by age, depending on enrollment. Call us at 952-988-5000 to be put on the mailing list. Dates & Time (open to ages 3-5): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays , June 2–25 • 9:00-11:30 a.m. • $200 Registration information below.
Stepping Stones Summer Before Kindergarten
(Monday-Friday, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., summer-before-kindergarten 4-5 year olds) Make the most of you child’s summer-before-kindergarten! Stepping Stones offers an enriching summer preschool opportunity for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2015. Summer program dates: The summer program will run from June 11 - August 14, 2015. 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.
Summer Registration Information Kaleidoscope Summer Adventures registration is accepting registrations on a space-available basis.
Stepping Stones Summer will fill 2015 Summer-Before-Kindergarten openings on a space-available basis.
Register online at: www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool
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Questions? Please call us at 952-988-5000.
Spotlight!
Amy Wagner, Kaleidoscope Preschool teacher, Harley Hopkins Family Center Amy has a background in graphic design as well as a master’s degree in art education. She finds value in the experience that art provides. Amy brings her art background into the classroom through artistic books and visuals, group discussions, and by encouraging collaborative and individual artistic exploration. Amy’s favorite part of teaching at the preschool level is watching her student’s skills develop, learning about what they think through lively conversations, and observing them grow together as a collaborative classroom family. In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time outside with her two children doing many activities including biking and building sculptures in the yard with found objects.
Find out more about Hopkins Preschools! •Web: www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool • Phone: Call us at 952-988-5000. • Email: Karen.Tadewald@HopkinsSchools.org
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Information for our Early Childhood families about Hopkins Public Schools
Excellence. Every School. Every Student. Every Day.
Transforming Learning
Gearing up for the Hopkins Class of 2028! For our youngest learners, our free, allday 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 talented kindergarten teachers prepares students for a successful experience in first grade and beyond. Our all-day program recognizes the needs of individual learners, and will provide developmentally appropriate instruction, and social and emotional activities tailored to promote the growth and development of each child. Discover what makes Hopkins a leader in innovation, and how we are transforming learning! See our elementary schools in action! Scan the QR Code at left. www.HopkinsSchools.org/kinder For Kindergarten Families
Kindergarten Bridge: Explore the Rooms!
Kindergarten Bridge is a great opportunity for your child to get comfortable in a kindergarten room before school actually starts. You will have a chance to meet children who will be in your child’s kindergarten class, as well as their parents. This event is free. Pre-registration is preferred, call 952-988-5000 to register. Attendance is encouraged but not required. Alice Smith: May 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Eisenhower, XinXing: May 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Gatewood: April 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Glen Lake: May 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. L.H. Tanglen: May 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Meadowbrook: May 14, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Hopkins Elementary Programs
Here are just a few of the things that make Hopkins K-6th grade special! • NEW! Spanish Language instruction for all kindergarten through third-grade students in Fall 2015.
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• 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 talented teachers tap into the needs of each student to inspire a life-long enthusiasm for learning. • Digital content and devices in our classrooms expand our ability to customize learning for your child.
For Kindergarten Families
Playground Nights
Help your child become excited for the start of school! Use this opportunity to visit your child’s school and explore the playground right before the school year begins. Your family will meet other kindergartners and their parents, along with school staff. Alice Smith: Eisenhower+XinXing: Gatewood: Glen Lake: L.H. Tanglen: Meadowbrook:
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August 18, 6:30 p.m.. August 25, 6:30 p.m.. August 18, 6:30 p.m. August 18, 6:30 p.m. August 18, 6:30 p.m. August 25, 6:30 p.m.
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Hopkins Junior & Senior High
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 Advanced Placement (AP) offerings 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. In Fall 2015, our junior highs will be International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, giving our students an enhanced global focus. Prepared for College — Prepared for Life Our secondary program gives students an extraordinary range of opportunities so they are focused and prepared when they enter post-secondary education or the workforce.
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Resources & Support One-to-One Visits — Free! Education and support for parents
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. • Activities for young children. • Information about local resources. • A Welcome Packet and much more. This helpful service is free to parents with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, ages birth-5, living in the Hopkins School District. For more information, or to arrange a visit, call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org.
Early Childhood Screening must do! An important milestone before entering kindergarten!
Early childhood screening offers a snapshot of your child’s health and development. Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental problems in young children. Screening supports children’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes. Every child entering kindergarten in Minnesota is required to go through early childhood screening. If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5 years, you are invited to make an appointment for an early childhood screening. Make your child’s screening appointment now: Register online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/screen, or leave a phone message at 952-988-5017.
New baby in your life? Get your free Welcome Packet! Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or email Kathryn.Moore@ HopkinsSchools.org to receive your complimentary Welcome Packet from Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education.
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We want to know you better
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 evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for Help-Me-Grow: Early Intervention Service. Early childhood specialists will work with eligible families to plan the services and support they need.
We are so happy your are part of the Hopkins Public Schools community — let us know who you are! Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/census or call us at 952-988-4105 if:
866-693-GROW (4769)
Hopkins Education Foundation Since 1995, Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) has granted more than $2 million in grants that have made a big difference in for our students. HEF and you are engaging students and families, enhancing core curriculum, and energizing our educators. Support for the Foundation comes entirely through contributions! Find out how you can help by visiting www.HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.
• 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.
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.
Try our one-night Special Topics classes We have one-time evening workshops for busy parents: • Child-Proofing Your Relationship, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m. • Yum! Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years, Thursday, Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. See page 8-9 for details and to see more great classes and family activities.
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More From Early Childhood TLC-The Lending Closet It’s like having new toys every week! 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 and games. • Puzzles, games, and the best parenting books and tapes. At: Harley Hopkins Family Center, Room 30 125 Monroe Ave S., Hopkins, 952-988-5000
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. Older siblings are welcome. Choose a new, free book for each child to take home. Led by parent educator, Kathryn Moore, M.A. and early childhood teacher, Katie Clark, M.A.
Park Nicollet & Hopkins ECFE:
At: Hopkins Public Library 22 - 11th Ave. N., Hopkins Tuesday, July 28, 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Introducing a combined education class with your community Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program and Park Nicollet Clinics.
At: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins Monday, Oct. 12, 5:45-7:00 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30, 5:45-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, April 8, May 13, Sept. 30, 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Infants and Parents class Get help on the topics of concern to new parents! While you and your baby connect and play, a licensed parent educator will lead discussions on topics such as your baby’s growth and development, transitioning to parenthood, infant sleep, and more! A family medicine/ pediatric clinician from the St. Louis Park Clinic will answer your general baby health questions. Develop confidence and meet other new parents. Section #111 DFA: Birth-4 Months Fridays, April 24-June 5, 11:00 am-12:15 pm (no class May 22) Free, please register Section #114 DFB: Coffee & Conversation: Parents and Infants Monthly Series Saturdays, April 25 & May 9, 10:30-11:45 am Free, please register. #114 DFB: July-December sessions TBA, please let us know if you are interested in attending. To Register: please call Kathryn at 952-988-5046 or email Kathryn.Moore@HopkinsSchools.org At: Park Nicollet Clinic St. Louis Park, 4th Floor Pediatrics, 3850 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park Watch for more Park Nicollet/Hopkins ECFE classes: Call Kathryn for information, 952-988-5046.
Story Time & Breakfast:
Saturdays, Aug. 1, Sept. 19, Dec. 5, 9:30-10:45 a.m. At: Gatewood Elementary Thursday, November 12, 6:00-7:15 p.m. 14900 Gatewood Dr., Minnetonka 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 dinners are offered until your baby is 24 months old.
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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. Visit www.Hop-Kids.com to browse our summer classes and to sign up for super fun activities! Check out Hop-Kids for dance, t-ball, golf, art, crafts, drama, science, music, and more.
Register: www.Hop-Kids.com or 952-988-4070 Hopkins Community Education Early Childhood Fall 2015 • 952-988-5000 19
Family Fun Events The RAD Zoo!
Daddy & Me
Friday, May 1, 5:45-7:00 p.m. Party with the reptiles!
Fun event at your local police station! Dads, grandpas, uncles, and friends with children ages birth to five – explore the Minnetonka Police & Fire Stations and the Hopkins Police Station. Police officers will read stories! On: May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. At: Minnetonka Police & Fire Station 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard On: June 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. At: Hopkins Police Station, 1010 - 1st Street S.
Check out reptiles and amphibians with the RAD Zoo (Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo)! Bring your camera to this hands-on zoo discovery experience for kids! See and learn about live turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small crocodile. See page 9 for details. Register by April 30. $5 per family. #407-EF At: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins
Vehicle Fair
Fun in the Sun!
Friday, September 11 5:30-7:00 p.m. Explore city vehicles and more!
Thursday, August 20 6:00-7:15 p.m. Mark your calendar for outdoor summer fun!
Bring the family to our FREE Open House & Vehicle Fair to explore a police car, snow plow, fire truck, ambulance, and a front-end loader! Enjoy fun classroom activities, free refreshments, and face painting. For families with children birth to kindergarten.
Make bubbles, create art, march in a music parade with instruments you make yourself, and more! For families with children ages 2-5. See page 9. Register by August 19. $5 per family. #406-EF At: Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins
Free event! Visit: www.HopkinsSchools.org/vehicle
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Meadowbrook Elementary 5430 Glenwood Ave. Golden Valley, MN Look for: the new Early Childhood Programs building facing Glenwood Ave. Enter Door AA on the backside of building.
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Register today! www.HopkinsSchools.org/early 952-988-5000
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ECFE Locations
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