Parenting Press Fall 2022 by Moorhead Area Public Schools

Fall 2022

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Register For Class Classes fill quickly. Make sure to register and secure your spot. Register online at www.moorheadschools.org/CE or call (218) 284-3400 to sign up for a class.

Age Requirements Your child must be the required age for the class by the first day of the class. State funding requires that only children ages birth through kindergarten entry may participate in our program.

Class Fees

BIG emotions in TINY humans As we move from summer mode into back-to-school mode, transitions can be hard. There are many emotions your child is going through. You may notice new behaviors that could be linked to your child’s worries or uncertainties. See below for some helpful books you can read with your child to help them understand what they are feeling. In addition, we welcome you to sign up for classes where you can get hands-on help understanding the many emotions your child is going through and strategies to help them through these transitions. Throughout this issue of Parenting Press we have many class options to fit your schedule. We also have a new online class available called PEP (Parents Encouraging Parents). Join us from the comfort of your home to encourage and support each other in the parenting journey. Come with your joys and concerns. Leave refreshed and encouraged. Check out more info on page 7. Joelle Hofer Early Learning Director

When Miles Got Mad Sam Kurtzman-Counter

Ruby’s Worry Tom Percival

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Class fees are indicated with each description and are payable upon registration. All families are welcome. Families that live in the Moorhead School District receive a discounted rate, indicated by ($)*. Fee is per family except where noted. If you need financial assistance and live in the Moorhead School District, please call (218) 284-3400 for scholarship information. NOTE: We are using a “register now, pay installments plan” procedure. You will place a credit/debit card or checking account on file with your registration. You will then be charged the remaining installments at a later date that is indicated during registration. You will be notified prior to the payment transactions and receive electronic receipts.

Cancellations Weather-Related Cancellations Check online at www.moorheadschools.org or listen to the radio or television to receive the latest update on any storm-related cancellations or late starting time for classes. Cancellation Policy Unless otherwise specified, if you have to cancel, we can give a full refund only if you notify the Community Education Office at least 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. Refunds after a class has begun will be given only in extreme circumstances. In the unlikely event your class is canceled, we will give a full refund.

Vista Center for Education 2777 34th St. S., Moorhead P: 218-284-3400 E: communityeducation@moorheadschools.org

Family Connections Classes (birth - kindergarten entry)

Class Structure: Parents and children spend the first hour together working on activities the teacher and room provides. Then we transition into circle time, which may consist of music, finger plays, movement activities, books, flannel board stories, puppets and anything else our teachers can dream up. The second hour parents discuss topics of interest with each other and a licensed parent educator. Children enjoy play time, remaining with a licensed early childhood educator. You know your child best. If your child is not ready to separate, you can stay with your child the entire class.

Monday

Tuesday

EPC120A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista-Room 104, $132 ($110)*

EPC120F - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 11 Tuesdays, 9/13-12/13, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 102, $144 ($120)*

EPC120B - Chelse Ware & Jill Christopherson 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista-Room 105, $132 ($110)*

EPC120H - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 12 Tuesdays, 9/13-12/13, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 102, $144 ($120)*

EPC120C - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista-Room 104, $132 ($110)*

EPC118A - Rachel Stalberger & Dani Wright 30 Tuesdays, 9/13/22 - 5/23/23, 8-10 a.m. Vista - Room 105, $420 ($360)*

EPC120D - Chelse Ware & Jill Christopherson 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista-Room 105, $132 ($110)* EPC120E - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 5 Mondays, 9/12, 9/16, 10/24, 11/14 and 11/28, 5:30-7 p.m. Vista-Room $104

Full year course EPC118B - Rachel Stalberger & Dani Wright 30 Tuesdays, 9/13/22 - 5/23/23, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 105, $420 ($360)* Full year course

Grandparents are a treasured part of families. This class provides a great opportunity for grandparents (or grand friends) to interact with their young learner and meet other grandparents in our community. Whether you are a fulltime, part-time, drop-in care provider, or just loving “hanging out” with your grandchild this ECFE class is for you. EPC120G - Jill Christopherson & Nancy Fix-Shelton 12 Tuesdays, 9/13-12/13, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 104, $144 ($120)*

Family Connections: Me and my Dad

Featured Class Family Connections: Fun Outdoors

This class will be held outside in our nature classroom. Please come ready for the weather and join your friends in playing and learning in the fresh air! EPC120K - Rachel Stalberger & Jen Krause 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Vista - Room 105, $168 ($144)*

Family Connections: Stay and Play with Grandparents

EPC120L - Rachel Stalberger & Dani Wright 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 12:15-2:15 p.m. Vista - Room 105, $168 ($144)*

This class provides time for interactions between dad and child or children. Boost your parent bond through planned activities, circle time, music, gym time and more. Relax and enjoy the parent discussion time while building a network of friends. EPC120J - Jill Christopherson & Nancy Fix-Shelton 12 Tuesdays, 9/13-12/13, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 104, $144 ($120)*

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Family Connections Classes Cont. (birth - kindergarten entry)

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

EPC120M - Chelse Ware & Dani Wright 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 102, $144 ($120)*

EPC120R - Shanna Fischer & Jill Christopherson 12 Thursdays, 9/15-12/15, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 102, $144 ($120)*

EPC120T - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 11 Fridays, 9/16-12/16, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 104, $132 ($110)*

EPC120N - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 104, $144 ($120)*

EPC120S - Shanna Fischer & Jill Christopherson12 Thursdays, 9/1512/15, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 102, $144 ($120)*

EPC120U - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 11 Fridays, 9/16-12/16, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 102, $132 ($110)*

EPC120P - Chelse Ware & Dani Wright 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 102, $144 ($120)*

EPC118C - Rachel Stalberger & Dani Wright 30 Thursdays, 9/15/22-5/25/23, 8:45-10:45 a.m. Vista - Room 105, $420 ($360)*

EPC120V - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 11 Fridays, 9/16-12/16, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 104, $132 ($110)*

EPC118D - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 30 Thursdays, 9/15/22-5/25/23, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Vista - Room 104, $420 ($360)*

EPC120W - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 11 Fridays, 9/16-12/16, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 102, $132 ($110)*

EPC120Q - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 104, $144 ($120)*

EPC118E - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 30 Thursdays, 9/15/22-5/25/23, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Vista - Room 104, $420 ($360)*

Family Connections: MAPS Employees Full year courses

Featured Class Toddler Time

EPC118F - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 30 Thursdays, 9/15/22-5/25/23, 4-5:30 p.m. Vista - Room 104, $210 (full year) or $84 (fall only)

Do you have a toddler at home, playful, energetic, and on the go? Come play and learn while enjoying time together and activities geared towards building your toddler’s skills and confidence. Children will have time to play with peers and enjoy activities in all areas of development, while parents discuss and explore what is behind your toddler’s endless energy and enthusiasm. EPC70A - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 9-10:30 a.m. Vistamoorheadschools.org/CE - Room 102, $132 ($110)*

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Additional Classes Featured Class

Baby Beginnings

(Newborn - 15 months) Do you have an infant and want to connect with others going through the same experience? Join us Mondays as we connect and explore the wonders that your incredible infants bring to your world! *Join us, even if it is nap time. Connect while your little one sleeps. EPC176A - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Vista - Room 102, $99 ($88)*

Explore different types of art materials in this fun class! Plan to get messy and gooey as we explore. EPC67 - Katy Peltier, $24 $(19)* Vista - Room 102, all sections EPC67A - 1 Saturday 11/05, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. EPC67B - 1 Saturday 11/05, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

See a class you want to take? Visit www.moorheadschools.org/CE to register.

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EPC68 - Katy Peltier, $24 ($19)* Vista - Room 102, all EPC68A - 1 Saturday 11/19, 8:30-10:15 a.m. EPC68B - 1 Saturday 11/19, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

I Need My Monster

EPC65 - Katy Peltier, $24 $(19)* Vista - Room 102, all sections

EPC69 - Katy Peltier, $24 ($19)* Vista - Room 102, all sections

Come and create monster fun! We will read “I Need My Monster” (a fun way to talk about monsters under the bed) and creating monster art.

EPC65A - 1 Saturday 10/01, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC69A - 1 Saturday 12/03, 8:30-10:15 a.m.

EPC65B - 1 Saturday 10/01, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

EPC69B - 1 Saturday 12/03, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Butterflies

Explore how caterpillars change into butterflies. EPC64 - Katy Peltier, $24 ($19)* Vista - Room 102, all sections EPC64A - 1 Saturday 9/17, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. EPC64B - 1 Saturday 9/17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Hygge, pronounced Hooga, is the Danish art of cozy. Come in your coziest pajamas or loungewear, sip cocoa and cider, snuggle, read books and decorate a mug to take home.

Apples

Cut into a juicy apple and explore the many ways to enjoy changing them. Applesauce, cut into stamps and dried into snacks.

Art Materials Exploration

Hygge

Fall: Leaves and Hibernation

Bring your favorite leaves! We will turn them into wreaths and explore how animals hibernate during the winter. EPC66 - Katy Peltier, $24 ($19)* Vista - Room 102, all sections EPC66A - 1 Saturday 10/15, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. EPC66B - 1 Saturday 10/15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

ONLINE CLASSES! Join us from the comfort of your home for informative and collaborative online classes.

Lunch and Learn Book Study: “The Whole Brain Child”

(online) “The Whole Brain Child” by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. teaches 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive. These strategies are practical, positive parenting strategies based in real brain science. Cost includes your own copy of “The Whole Brain Child” AND the companion workbook. (Cost includes book) *This is an ONLINE class. You will be emailed the link to participate. *Books will be available for pick up at Vista before the first day of class OR let us know if you need it mailed to you. *For parents/caregivers of any age child: Birth - School Age EPC77A - Jen Krause 11 Mondays, 9/12-12/12, 12 - 1 p.m. Virtual , $114 ($103)* EPC220A - Jen Krause 12 Wednesdays, 9/14-12/14, 1 - 2 p.m. Virtual , $123 ($111)*

P.E.P Talks (Parents Encouraging Parents)

(online) Join us online to encourage and support each other in the parenting journey. Come with your joys and concerns. Leave refreshed and encouraged. * This is an ONLINE class. You will be emailed the link to participate. * Register for one night at a time, whatever fits your schedule EPC220 - Jen Krause, $15 Virtual, all sections EPC220B - 1 Thursday, 9/22, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220C - 1 Thursday 09/29, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220D - 1 Thursday 10/13, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220E - 1 Thursday 10/27, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220F - 1 Thursday 11/03, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220G - 1 Thursday 11/10, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220H - 1 Thursday 12/01, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EPC220J - 1 Thursday 12/08, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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@MoorheadCommunityEducation Parenting Press Published three times a year by Early Childhood Family Education, a Community Education program of Moorhead Area Public Schools Joelle Hofer Early Childhood Director Brenda Richman Executive Director of Community Engagement & Public Relations Brandon Lunak Superintendent Early Childhood Family Education’s mission is to strengthen families and support parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.

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