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2410 14th Street South ◆ Moorhead, MN 56560 ◆ 284-3400 Vol. 11, Issue 1 ◆ Fall 2010 Teacher Feature: Nancy Fix-Shelton Nancy Fix-Shelton say I have a favorite age group to work rare nights together even more fun. joined the ECFE with since each group brings its own teaching staff as an joys and worries. What I do love is when My advice to parents is — relax — do Early Childhood I am working with the children and an what your heart tells you is right for you teacher in the late “ah ha moment” happens. An “ah ha and your family. The things we worry 1980s. You know her moment” is an “I get this!” moment that about often self correct. Spend time as the beloved many people don’t see because they with your children, guide with a gentle “Teacher Nancy.” aren’t watching for it. I love getting to hand and love them with all your heart. Read the following point these moments out to parents too. Time is short, and life is precious. piece for the rest of her story. There is nothing like a child’s voice in I graduated from Minnesota State the hallway or classroom calling a University Moorhead with a degree in gleeful, “Teacher Nancy!” and a hug Early and Exceptional Childhood around the knees to brighten the Families from Moorhead, Education and Parent Education. I moment. My job is a real job but many Fargo and the surrounding worked with special needs students, ask, “Don’t you just play?” Why yes, we area are all welcome to attend provided care for abused/neglected and do, because that is how children learn our ECFE classes! medically at-risk infants and toddlers best. ECFE teachers work to exceed the and have been a foster parent. I was state and national standards for Early interim director for an accredited Education while playing and teaching childcare center, taught parenting to social skills, problem solving, creativity, developmentally disabled adults, worked imagination, divergent thinking, and Early Fall Classes - with a literacy and parenting program beginning math, reading, science and Register Now! and with a minor mother program. I literacy skills. This skilled teaching and 2 Family Fun on Fridays have spoken at MeritCare Parents’ Fair playing is also the groundwork for 2 Family Fun and at local, regional and state success at school and in life. That can 5 Baby Connection conferences. Hummmm. Not bad for be hard for many people to someone from Bismarck who just conceptualize when they look at a room 5 Family Fun with Little Ones thought she would come out here to go full of colorful toys. to school — without a place to live and Look inside for… no roommate! Beyond work I love the lake. I like to 2-4 Fall Separating Parent/Child attend plays, music and sporting events. Classes I found my passion at ECFE, working I am a competitive person — just like 5 Fall Non-Separating with our youngest learners and helping the other members of my family. We Parent/Child Classes parents obtain resources, tips, tricks and play together whether it is lawn games 6 Early Childhood Screening techniques to help them through the outside or board games at the table. Our 6 Infant Massage hurdles of raising young children. I can’t friends often join us, which makes our 8 Class Calendar

ECFE Mission: to strengthen families and support parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. Re g i s t r a t i o n Be g i n s Au g u s t 27 a t 9 a.m. A Community Education program of the Moorhead Schools • https://communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us Re g i s t r a t i o n Be g i n s Au g u s t 27 a t 9 a.m. Parent Child Classes What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)? It’s a program for every family with young children birth to kindergarten entry, offered by the Moorhead School District. ECFE offers a wide variety of classes and services to families. The current offerings are listed here. Put on your play clothes, call your friends, and sign up now to begin building skills and making memories.

Super Sibling Child Care Sibling care is available to the birth to 6-year-old brothers and sisters of the child enrolled in many of our classes. You’ll find sibling care listed below the class descriptions in this catalog. Our caregiver Janeen has more than 20 years of care experience with infants through preschoolers. Sign up early so she can plan activities especially designed for your child’s age and stage of development.

Separating Parent- in attending our Family Fun classes, EPC110M - Nancy & Ruth, 5 Fridays, each family may take only one Family 12/3-1/14 (no class 12/24 & 12/31), Child Classes Fun class per week. Families interested 9:15-11:15 a.m., Probstfield, $40 ($35) The general format is the same for all in attending Family Fun and additional separating classes. Parents and children classes within the same session are Thinking Threes spend the first hour of class together, welcome to do so. working at all of the activities the (36-48 months/toilets teacher and room provide. A special EPC110A - Nancy & Sally, independently) learning time called “circle time” may Wednesdays, 9/8 & 9/15, 9-11 a.m., This class is uniquely designed with consist of music, finger plays, Probstfield, $16 ($14) the needs of three-year-olds in mind. movement activities, a book, flannel EPC110B - Nancy & Ruth, Mondays each week are run like a board stories, puppets and anything 8 Mondays, 9/20-11/8, 9-11 a.m., typical ECFE class with parents and else our teachers can dream up! The Probstfield, $64 ($56) children engaged in activities and play second hour, parents discuss topics of EPC110C - Nancy & Sally, for half of the class. Parents separate to interest with each other and a licensed 7 Wednesdays, 9/22-11/10 (no class a nearby room to discuss development Parent Educator. Children enjoy play 10/20), 9-11 a.m., Probstfield, $56 ($49) and issues relevant to parenting a time and gym time with a licensed EPC110D - Teresa & Anna, 6 Fridays, three-year-old. Wednesday mornings Early Childhood Educator. 9/24-11/5 (no class 10/22), 8:45-10:45 each week are for the children only. a.m., Probstfield, $48 ($42) This is a collaborative venture with Family Fun on Fridays EPC110E - Nancy & Ruth, 8 Fridays, Early Intervention Services. Children working on special areas of (Birth to kindergarten entry) 9/24-11/19 (no class 10/22), 9:15-11:15 a.m., Probstfield, $64 ($56) development will participate with This Family Fun is a two-week sampler typically developing peers. Fee is per class before the longer fall session EPC110F - Janeen & Bette, 7 Fridays, 10/1-11/19 (no class 10/22), 9:30-11:30 month. begins. Get a jump on your learning EPC300A – Sally, Mondays & this fall by joining us on these two a.m., Probstfield, $56 ($49) EPC110G - Ann & Bette, Wednesdays, 9/20-5/25, special Fridays. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $60/month EPC199A – Anna & Teresa, Fridays, 6 Wednesdays, 10/6-11/17 (no class 10/20), 5:30-7:30 p.m., Probstfield, ($50/month) 9/10 & 9/17, 8:45-10:45 a.m., ESIB300A – Janeen, Mondays only, Probstfield, $16 ($14) $48 ($42) EPC110H - Janeen & Bette, 5 Fridays, 9/20-5/23, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, 12/3-1/14 (no class 12/24 & 12/31), $20/month Family Fun 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, $40 ($35) (Birth to kindergarten entry) EPC110J - Teresa & Anna, 7 Fridays, All About Fall Bring us your moms, your dads, your 11/12-1/14 (no class 11/26, 12/24 & (Birth to kindergarten entry) grandparents, your infants, toddlers, 12/31), 8:45-10:45 a.m., Probstfield, Enjoy sharing the basics of this and preschoolers! We will enjoy our $56 ($49) beautiful season with your child. We’ll time together in theme-related EPC110K - Nancy & Ruth, talk about colorful leaves, crisp apples, activities, play, and learning. Young 8 Mondays, 11/15-1/10 (no class 12/27), homegrown pumpkins, the harvest, children learn best by exploring 9-11 a.m., Probstfield, $64 ($56) shorter days and cooler weather and materials first hand. EPC110L - Nancy & Sally, much more! 6 Wednesdays, 11/17-1/12 (no class EPC99A - Amie & Anna, Tuesdays, Family Fun Enrollments Limited: 11/24, 12/22 & 12/29), 9-11 a.m., 10/5, 10/12 & 10/19, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Because of the extremely high interest Probstfield, $48 ($42) Probstfield, $18 ($16)

2 Mo o r h e a d Sc h o o l District r e s i d e n t s ’ f e e is l i s t e d in pa r e n t h e s e s . School Skills Monday Fun-day Simple Gifts (3 years to kindergarten entry) (Birth to kindergarten entry) (Birth to kindergarten entry) We will use wooden shapes, songs, a Start your week out with Monday Fun- Create something for the special loved wise puppet and other tips and tools to day, featuring puppets, flannel board ones in your lives with this make-and- make learning to write enjoyable for stories and toys for you to make and take class. your young child. Learn more about take with you. Continue the fun and EPC129A - Sally & Amie, Saturday, school readiness skills during parent learning at home, all week long. 12/11, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, discussion. EPC132A - Janeen & Ruth, $8 ($7) EPC187A - Rachel & Ruth, 6 Mondays, 9/20-10/25, 12:30-2:30 EPC129B - Sally & Ally, Sunday, 6 Wednesdays, 10/6-11/17 (no class p.m., Probstfield, $48 ($42) 12/12, 3-5 p.m., Probstfield, $8 ($7) 10/20), 6-8 p.m., Probstfield, $48 ($42) EPC132B - Janeen & Ruth, EPC187B - Rachel & Ruth, 8 Mondays, 11/1-12/20, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Ten in a Bed 5 Wednesdays, 12/1-1/12 (no class Probstfield, $64 ($56) 12/22 & 12/29), 6-8 p.m., Probstfield, (Birth to kindergarten entry) $40 ($35) There were ten in the bed and the Ones and Twos little one said, “Roll over, roll over!” (12 to 36 months) Roll on over to ECFE for an afternoon Dynamic Dinos Explore and play during the parent/ of exploring this fun rhyme and story (Birth to kindergarten entry) child interaction time. Then help your through activities, art, books and song. Bring your little child make a gradual transition to EPC122A - Ally & Sally, Sunday, 1/9, paleontologists and separating. We will not separate the 3-5 p.m., Probstfield, $8 ($7) dig for “dinosaur first few weeks, but during informal bones,” make a fossil, discussion, children can still explore. Fun with Little Critter search for dinosaur eggs Eventually, parents may move to and maybe even another room to discuss parenting (Birth to kindergarten entry) discover a new type of “giant lizard.” issues. Bring your Little Critter fan for fun EPC139A - Amie & Sally, Saturday, EPC183A - Teresa & Anna, with art, music and plenty of stories 10/9, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, $8 8 Mondays, 9/20-11/8, 9:15-11:15 a.m., about Mercer Meyer’s famous Little ($7) Probstfield, $64 ($56) Critter. EPC139B - Ally & Sally, Sunday, ESIB183A - Janeen, 8 Mondays, 9/20- EPC195A - Ally & Sally, Sunday, 1/16, 10/10, 3-5 p.m., Probstfield, $8 ($7) 11/8, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Probstfield, $40 3-5 p.m., Probstfield, $8 ($7) EPC183B - Teresa & Anna, Planes, Trains and 8 Mondays, 11/15-1/10 (no class 12/27), Cooking with Kids Automobiles 9:15-11:15 a.m., Probstfield, $64 ($56) (2 years to kindergarten entry) ESIB183B - Janeen, 8 Mondays, 11/15- If kids help prepare foods, they are (Birth to kindergarten entry) 1/10 (no class 12/27), 9:15-11:15 a.m., more likely to try them. Help your All aboard for a transportation Probstfield, $40 child learn simple cooking skills adventure! We will study how we get in a stress free environment. We from here to there with the aid of Fun-damentals plan the menu, collect the wheels, engines and more. supplies and do the EPC155A - Amie & Sally, Saturday, (2 ½ years to kindergarten entry) A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s are the shopping! You 11/13, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, assist and enjoy $8 ($7) fundamentals while social skills and problem solving round out the class a sample with EPC155B - Ally & Sally, Sunday, your little chef. 11/14, 3-5 p.m., Probstfield, $8 ($7) with fun from A to Z or 1 to infinity! EPC104A - Nancy & Bette, EPC185A - Teresa & Ruth, 5 8 Tuesdays, 9/21-11/9, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Thursdays, 9/23-10/28 (no class 10/21), Eat Your Vegetables Probstfield, $64 ($56) 12:30-2:30 p.m., Probstfield, $40 ($35) (Birth to kindergarten entry) ESIB104A - Janeen, 8 Tuesdays, 9/21- ESIB185A - Janeen, 5 Thursdays, Would you like mealtime to be more 11/9, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Probstfield, $40 9/23-10/28 (no class 10/21), 12:30-2:30 fun? Peaceful? We’ll discuss picky EPC104B - Nancy & Bette, p.m., Probstfield, $25 eating, nutrition, mealtime battles, 8 Tuesdays, 11/16-1/11 (no class 12/28), EPC185B - Teresa & Ruth, 6 manners and more. Based on the book 12:30-2:30 p.m., Probstfield, $64 ($56) Thursdays, 11/4-12/16 (no class 11/25), “How To Get Your Child To Eat But ESIB104B - Janeen, 8 Tuesdays, 11/16- 12:30-2:30 p.m., Probstfield, $48 ($42) Not Too Much” by Ellyn Satter. 1/11 (no class 12/28), 12:30-2:30 p.m., ESIB185B - Janeen, 6 Thursdays, EPC106A - Amie & Anna, Tuesdays, Probstfield, $40 11/4-12/16 (no class 11/25), 12:30-2:30 1/4 & 1/11, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Probstfield, p.m., Probstfield, $30 $12 ($11)

Families f r o m Mo o r h e a d , Fa r g o a n d t h e s u rr o u n d i n g a r e a a r e a l l w e l c o m e t o at t e n d o u r ECFE c l a s s e s ! 3 Ooey Gooey Fun ESIB112B - Janeen, 8 Tuesdays, Skill Building for School (Birth to kindergarten entry) 11/16-1/11 (no class 12/28), 9:30-11:30 (3 years to kindergarten entry) a.m., Probstfield, $40 Dress for a mess! We will play with Learn skills needed for transitioning to play dough, glurch, goop, finger paint, preschool or kindergarten. Includes plus a lot of other ooey, gooey stuff. Thrilling Threes social/emotional concepts from the You will get a recipe booklet so you (36 to 48 months) “Learning To Get Along” book series. can make your own concoctions at Three-year-olds have great We will also work on enjoyable pre- home. imaginations. Our teachers do too! reading and pre-writing activities. EPC165A - Amie & Sally, Saturdays, Join other parents and children in EPC98A - Teresa & Ruth, 1/8 & 1/15, 9:30-11:30 a.m., creative learning and play. Songs, 6 Wednesdays, 9/22-11/3 (no class Probstfield, $16 ($14) stories, table activities, gym play, and 10/20), 9-11 a.m., Probstfield, $48 ($42) messy art are all waiting here for you. EPC98B - Teresa & Ruth, *Terrific Twos EPC119A - Nancy & Bette, 7 7 Wednesdays, 11/10-1/12 (no class 11/24, 12/22 & 12/29), 9-11 a.m., (24 to 36 months) Thursdays, 9/23-11/11 (no class 10/21), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, $56 ($49) Probstfield, $56 ($49) Two-year-olds really work ESIB119A - Janeen, 7 Thursdays, at playing and that work 9/23-11/11 (no class 10/21), 9:30-11:30 can be messy! There will But I’m Not Tired a.m., Probstfield, $35 be lots of activities just (Birth to kindergarten entry) EPC119B - Nancy & Bette, right for this age group. Bedtime will be easier with the 6 Thursdays, 11/18-1/13 (no class Gather new ideas for at-home play, too! projects you will make during parent- 11/25, 12/23 & 12/30), 9:30-11:30 a.m., EPC112A - Nancy & Bette, child time. How much sleep do Probstfield, $48 ($42) 8 Tuesdays, 9/21-11/9, 9:30-11:30 a.m., children really need? Learn how to ESIB119B - Janeen, 6 Thursdays, Probstfield, $64 ($56) help kids get to sleep and stay asleep as 11/18-1/13 (no class 11/25, 12/23 & ESIB112A - Janeen, 8 Tuesdays, 9/21- we explore the work of Mary Sheedy 12/30), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, $30 11/9, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, $40 Kurcinka and her book, “Sleepless In EPC112B - Nancy & Bette, 8 America. Is Your Child Misbehaving Tuesdays, 11/16-1/11 (no class 12/28), or Missing Sleep?” 9:30-11:30 a.m., Probstfield, $64 ($56) EPC107A - Amie & Anna, Tuesdays, 11/9 & 11/16, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Probstfield, $12 ($11)

Family Date Night Make-It-Take-It (Birth to kindergarten entry) No phone calls, no doorbells, no interruptions. Just you and (Birth to kindergarten entry) your family enjoying time together. It’s family date night, and Come to a creative class where you can make your you are invited to join us for some educational toy projects and take them home to extend the learning and exploration and snuggle (circle) time. fun. EPC146A - Amie & Sally, Friday, 12/3, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Music Probstfield, $6 ($5) EPC97A - Janeen & Sally, Tuesday, 9/28, 6:15-7:45 p.m., EPC146B - Amie & Sally, Friday, 2/4, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Probstfield, $6 ($5) Probstfield, $6 ($5) Itsy Bitsy Spider EPC97B - Janeen & Sally, Tuesday, 10/26, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Night Time Fun Probstfield, $6 ($5) (Birth to kindergarten entry) I Spy Join us for an evening of theme-related play and learning. We EPC97C - Janeen & Sally, Tuesday, 11/16, 6:15-7:45 p.m., will start each class with moving activities and action. The Probstfield, $6 ($5) last 15 minutes will be calming stories and quiet activities to Winter Wonderland ease your way to bedtime. EPC97D - Janeen & Sally, EPC96A - Rachel & Ruth, 6 Tuesday, 12/14, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Mondays, 9/20-10/25, 6-8 p.m., Probstfield, $6 ($5) Probstfield, $48 ($42) EPC96B - Rachel & Ruth, 8 Ice Fishing Mondays, 11/1-12/20, 6-8 p.m., EPC97E - Janeen & Sally, Probstfield, $64 ($56) Tuesday, 1/11, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Probstfield, $6 ($5)

4 Re g i s t r at i o n Be g i n s Au g u s t 27 a t 9 a.m. Non-Separating Parent- EPC212B - Anna, 6 Thursdays, 9/23-11/4, (no class 10/21) 9-10:30 a.m., Child Classes Probstfield, $36 ($32) These classes are designed to help ESIB212B - Janeen, 6 Thursdays, parents and children get familiar with 9/23-11/4, (no class 10/21) 9-10:30 a.m., our building and teachers without Thursday Play Group Probstfield, $23 leaving each other’s side! It also EPC212C - Anna, 7 Thursdays, 11/11- enables families to spend more time (Birth to kindergarten entry) 1/13 (no class 11/25, 12/23 & 12/30), together in play activities. Parents who Meet new friends when you come to 9-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $42 ($37) work away from home love this option. this play group for fun, art, and play ESIB212C - Janeen, 7 Thursdays, You will have the opportunity to learn activities. Bring comfy shoes for time 11/11-1/13 (no class 11/25, 12/23 & finger plays and songs, create art and in the gym. 12/30), 9-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $26 activities, run during gym time, and EPC215A - Janeen, 4 Thursdays, 9/30- anything else our creative teachers 10/28 (no class 10/21), 3:30-5 p.m., plan for you! Probstfield $24 ($21) Jumpin’ in the Gym EPC215B - Janeen, 6 Thursdays, 11/4- (Birth to kindergarten entry) Baby Connection 12/16 (no class 11/25), 3:30-5 p.m., Do you get the late afternoon blahs? Probstfield, $36 ($32) Do you need some fun and exercise? (Birth to 12 months) Join us for running, riding, throwing, Gather with your baby and other Wake Up and Run block building and more. The weather parents for relaxing playtime and is always fine in our action-packed conversation. Spend time exploring Gym Time gym! large and small muscle development (Birth to kindergarten entry) EPC219A - Amie, Tuesdays, 1/4 & and simple activities that are sensory If your kids are up early and ready to 1/11, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Probstfield, in nature. Learn and share parenting run and climb, come to our gym to $8 ($7) tips. start your day. Class will include a EPC237A - Anna, Tuesdays, 9/7 & short circle time. Gym Dads 9/14, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, EPC251A - Anna, 5 Tuesdays, 11/2- $8 ($7) 11/30, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Probstfield, $20 (Birth to kindergarten entry) ESIB237A - Janeen, Tuesdays, 9/7 & ($18) Join other fathers and kids for some 9/14, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $5 EPC251B - Anna, 4 Tuesdays, 12/7- exciting learning adventures while we EPC237B - Anna, Tuesdays, 9/21 & 1/11 (no class 12/21 & 12/28), 8:30- run, jump and play. Bring your kids 9/28, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, 9:30 a.m., Probstfield, $16 ($14) and lots of energy, there’s a great big $8 ($7) gym to explore! ESIB237B - Janeen, Tuesdays, 9/21 & EPC216A - Sally, Thursdays, 12/2, 9/28, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $5 Ice Fishy 12/9 & 12/16, 6:15-7:45 p.m., EPC237C - Anna, Wednesdays, 9/22 & (2 ½ to kindergarten entry) Probstfield, $18 ($16) 9/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Probstfield, $8 ($7) Try your luck at fishing in our indoor EPC237D - Anna, 4 Tuesdays, 10/5- ice pond. No license required. Gym Fun EPC252A - Janeen, Thursday, 1/6, 10/26, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $16 (Birth to kindergarten entry) ($14) 3:30-5 p.m., Probstfield, $6 ($5) The weather is iffy, but the gym is ESIB237D - Janeen, 4 Tuesdays, 10/5- guaranteed dry and ready for strollers 10/26, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, $10 Family Fun With Little Ones and rovers and runners. We will have EPC237E - Anna, Wednesdays, 10/6, (Birth to 3 years) free play for 45 minutes and end with a 10/13 & 10/27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., A fun-filled family class just for the structured movement activity the last Probstfield, $12 ($11) wee ones in your lives! We’ll play, 15 minutes before we say goodbye. EPC237F - Anna, 5 Tuesdays, paint, sing, and probably laugh out EPC244A - Rachel, 11/2-11/30, 9:40-10:40 a.m., Probstfield, loud, all in a child-friendly Saturdays, 1/8 & $20 ($18) environment where we can connect 1/15, 10-11 a.m., ESIB237F - Janeen, 5 Tuesdays, 11/2- with others in similar stages. Probstfield $8 ($7) 11/30, 9:40-10:40 a.m., Probstfield, $13 EPC212A - Anna, Thursdays, EPC237G - Anna, 4 Tuesdays, 12/7- 9/9 & 9/16, 9-10:30 a.m., Probstfield, 1/11 (no class 12/21 & 12/28), 9:40- $12 ($11) 10:40 a.m., Probstfield, $16 ($14) ESIB212A - Janeen, Thursdays, ESIB237G - Janeen, 4 Tuesdays, 12/7- 9/9 & 9/16, 9-10:30 a.m., 1/11 (no class 12/21 & 12/28), 9:40- Probstfield, $8 10:40 a.m., Probstfield, $10

https://communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us 5 School Census! Calling all It’s very important that all residents of the Moorhead School District (ISD 152) be included on the school census – even the youngest babies. If you or someone Young Babies! you know recently moved into our district or had an addition to the family, including a birth or adoption, call us at 284-3800 or go to our website: https:// Did you know that we have a communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us. Certified Infant Massage Instructor on our staff? She will visit any Being counted is important because: Moorhead School District family * You will be informed of all Early Childhood Family Education activities and with an infant up to 8 months old, other Community Education programs. free of charge. Ann will show you how to do infant massage to relax * You will be notified of Early Childhood Screening. and calm your baby. You will also receive a gift certificate for a free * The elementary school will be ready for your child when it is time for class at Early Childhood Family kindergarten. Education. Call 284-3800 to schedule your appointment. Early Childhood Screening In Minnesota, all children are Phone 284-3800 to schedule an required to complete Early appointment. There is no charge for Childhood Screening before they this screening. enter school. Please schedule a screening soon after your child’s Daytime and evening appointments third birthday. available: October 20, 21, 22 The screening includes a January 18, 19, 20, 21 developmental assessment, vision and February 22 Are you busy hearing test, height and weight March 16, 17, 18 measurement, social/emotional June 1, 2, 3 during the indicator, immunization and health history review, and a parent visit. day? School Readiness Check closely for evening and weekend If your child will be 4 years old by Preschool Partners September 1, 2010, consider our Preschool Partners has a larger group sections of your preschool options. Sliding fees and size, with more teachers that work with favorite ECFE classes. scholarships are available. Our small groups. preschools are offered to 4 and 5-year KCC11A – Nancy, Mondays, old children living in the Moorhead Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 9/8-5/26, Public School District who will be noon-2:30 p.m., Probstfield, $95/month You are invited... attending kindergarten the following fall. All three preschools offer the Before We Read Preschool Early Childhood Family Education same age-appropriate activities, Before We Read Preschool has a special and School Readiness programs are curriculum and assessment. All emphasis on pre-literacy skills. advised by a 15-member committee. preschools include circle time, snack, KCC12A – Allison, Mondays & We are currently looking for parents art, gym and learning centers. Wednesdays, 9/8-5/25, 9-11:30 a.m., (dads and moms) to serve on this Probstfield, $85/month committee. Please pick up an Time For Me Preschool application from your teacher or Time For Me Preschool has a special Although preschool sections may be full, phone the office at 284-3800 to have emphasis on social development. you can call and be added to our waiting one mailed to you. Our required KCC10A – Teresa, Tuesdays & list. We will contact families as space business meetings are held September, Thursdays, 9/7-5/26, 9-11:30 a.m., becomes available during the year. November, January and March. Probstfield, $85/month Meetings run from 6:30-8 p.m. at Probstfield Early Learning Center.

6 Sc h o l a r s h i p s Av a i l a b l e • Se e Re g i s t r at i o n Pa g e Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ONLINE Location our classes. When available, you’ll find sibling care Go to Classes are held at Probstfield Center for Education, listed in the shaded boxes below the class descriptions https://communityed.moorhead. 2410 14th Street South. in this newsletter. k12.mn.us to pick a class or classes. Register each child into Staff Age Requirements desired class under the child’s All ECFE instructors are licensed teachers. They each Child must be required age for classes by the first name. Enter your name on hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with day of the class. State funding requires that only address line one. Enter your specialized training in child and family development. children ages birth through kindergarten entry address on address line two. may participate in our ECFE programs. Enter the gender and birth date Registration of your child. Hit submit. Early Childhood Family Education classes fill quickly. Weather Related Cancellations Register for selected courses. Register early so you won’t be disappointed. It’s easy If Moorhead School District classes are canceled, Enter your Visa, MasterCard or to register! Mail, phone, 218-284-3400, online go to Early Childhood classes will not be held that day or Discover credit card number. https://communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us or come in evening. Listen to the radio or television to receive to the Community Education office at Probstfield. the latest update on any storm-related cancellations Cancellation of a class could occur if the number or late starting time for classes. Emergency of participants required to hold the class do not announcements will be made by: WDAY - TV 6, register. Tell a friend about Early Childhood KVLY - TV 11, KXJB - TV 4, KVRR - TV Fox, Family Education! KPFX - 107.9 FM, KDSU - 91.9 FM, KQWB - 1660 AM & 98 FM, KLTA - 105 FM, KVOX - 99.9 FM, PHONE-IN Class Fees KFGO - 790 AM, KCCD - 90.3 FM, KCCM - 91.1 FM, KEGK - 106.9 FM and public information radio - Phone: 284-3400 Tuition rates are indicated with each class description 1610 AM. You may phone in your and are payable upon registration. All families are registration by using welcome. In-district tuition is designated within VISA, MasterCard, parentheses. Fee is per family except where noted. Cancellation Policy or Discover Card. Unless otherwise specified, if you have to cancel, we Have credit card number Sliding Fees and Scholarships for can give a full refund only if you notify the and expiration date Community Education Office at least 24 hours prior ready when you call. Moorhead School District Residents If your budget is too tight to allow for an ECFE class, to the first class meeting. Refunds after a class has call Kim at 218-284-3830 for sliding fee or scholarship begun will be given only in extreme circumstances information. and will be subject to a $5 processing fee. In the unlikely event your class is canceled, we will give a Super Sibling Child Care – $2.50/hr./child full refund. Sibling care is available to the birth to 6-year-old brothers and sisters of the child enrolled in many of MAIL-IN Send registration forms and payment to:

Community Education Parent/Guardian (please print) ______2410 14th Street South (Fill in if applicable) First Last Moorhead, MN 56560 Allow three days for Child’s Name______Birthdate ______/______/_____ Male Female Sibling care (age) ______mail delivery. Address______City, State, Zip ______

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Cl a s s e s Lo c a t e d a t Pr o b s t f i e l d Ea r l y Le a r n i n g Ce n t e r 7 Independent School District 152 Non-Profit Org. Community Education U.S. POSTAGE 2410 14th Street South PAID FARGO, ND Moorhead, MN 56560 PERMIT NO. 391

Parenting Press Published four times a year by Early Childhood Family Education, a Community Education program of Independent School District 152, 2410 14th Street South, Moorhead, 284-3400 Kim Bushaw Early Childhood Program Manager Lauri Winterfeldt Director of Community Education Lynne Kovash Superintendent of Schools, District 152

Fa l l Ca l e n d a r Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 Before We Family Fun Thinking Time For Wake Up & Baby Before We Family Fun Thinking Time For Family Fun Thrilling 3’s Family Fun Family Fun Family Fun Dynamic Planes, Simple Gifts Read 9-11 Threes Me Run Connection Read 9-11 Threes Me w/Little Ones 9:30-11:30 8:45-10:45 9:30-11:30 9:15-11:15 Dinos Trains, 9:30-11:30 9-11:30 9/20-11/8 8:30-10:30 9-11:30 8:30-9:30 9:30-10:30 9-11:30 9/8 & 9/15 8:30-10:30 9-11:30 9-10:30 9/23-11/11 9/10 & 9/17 10/1-11/19 9/24-11/19 9:30-11:30 Automobiles 12/11 9/8-5/25 11/15-1/10 9/20-5/25 9/7-5/26 11/2-11/30 9/7 & 9/14 9/8-5/25 9/22-11/10 9/20-5/25 9/7-5/26 9/9 & 9/16 11/18-1/13 9/24-11/5 12/3-1/14 12/3-1/14 10/9 9:30-11:30 12/7-1/11 9/21 & 9/28 11/17-1/12 9/23-11/4 11/12-1/14 11/13 10/5-10/26 11/11-1/13 10:00 1’s & 2’s Baby Terrific Twos Skill Building Gym Fun Ooey 9:15-11:15 Connection 9:30-11:30 for School 10-11 Gooey 9/20-11/8 9:40-10:40 9/21-11/9 9-11 1/8 & 1/15 9:30-11:30 11/15-1/10 11/2-11/30 11/16-1/11 9/22-11/3 1/8 & 1/15 12/7-1/11 11/10-1/12 11:00

12:00 Preschool Monday Fun-damentals Preschool Preschool Cooking Partners Fun-day 12:30-2:30 Partners Partners w/Kids 12-2:30 12:30-2:30 9/21-11/9 12-2:30 12-2:30 12:30-2:30 9/8-5/26 9/20-10/25 11/16-1/11 9/8-5/26 9/8-5/26 9/23-10/28 11/1-12/20 11/4-12/16

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3:00 Thursday Ice Fishy Dynamic Planes, Simple Gifts Play Group 3:30-5 Dinos Trains, 3-5 3:30-5 1/6 3-5 Automobiles 12/12 9/30-10/28 10/10 3-5 11/4-12/16 11/14 4:00 Jumpin’ in Ten in a Fun With the Gym Bed Little Critter 4:30-5:30 3-5 3-5 1/4 & 1/11 1/9 1/16

5:00 Eat Your Family Fun Vegetables 5:30-7:30 6:15-7:45 10/6-11/17 1/4 & 1/11

6:00 Night Time All About Make It/Take But I’m Not Baby School Skills Gym Dads Family Date Fun Fall 6:15-7:45 Tired Connection 6-8 6:15-7:45 Night 6-8 p.m. 6:15-7:45 9/28, 10/26, 6:15-7:45 6:30-7:30 10/6-11/17 12/2-12/16 6:15-7:45 9/20-10/25 10/5-10/19 11/16, 12/14, 11/9 & 11/16 9/22 & 9/29 12/1-1/12 12/3 11/1-12/20 1/11 10/6-10/27 2/4