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Volume 27 • Issue 1 • Nov. 2018-Feb.2019

There’s Something for Everyone!

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By Bill Mills, Director of Commu-nity Education and Activities As we move into November, and the cooler weather ushers in another Winter season, we look forward to the opportunities our area citizens and students can participate in through our Com-munity Education and Activities department. In this edition of the Minnewaska Messenger, we high-light a variety of activities and courses for all ages. Swimming lessons, physical fitness classes, open gym, indoor walking, intra-mural co-ed and men’s basketball leagues are all opportunities to improve your health. A youth welding course at MAHS led by FAST Global Solu-tions, and drivers training cours-es through Central Lakes Driv-ing School are right around the corner. For students in grades 7-12, the winter Activities include boys & girls basketball, wrestling and speech. Interested par-ticipants who were not involved in a fall activity must

complete all MAHS and Minneso-ta State High School League forms online before participating. This includes fees which can be paid online or in the MAHS Activities office. For more information go to the Minnewaska Area Schools Website; www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us, and look for the Com-munity Ed/Activities tab. Here you will find the drop down box entitled 2018-19 Activities Reg-istration, where you will click on 18-19 Activities Registration. This must be completed prior to the first day of practice. Regarding in-formation concerning MAS Com-munity Education, it can be found online by going to the school web-site under the CE/Activities tab or by calling the MAS Community

Education/Activities office at 320-239-1305. The Min-newaska Area Schools Office of Community Educa-tion and Activities wishes everyone a joyous holiday season and enjoyable winter. We encourage everyone to stay warm, stay active, and get involved!

Bill Mills, Minnewaska Area Schools Director of Communi-ty Education and Activities and Angie VanZee, Community Education & Activities Administrative Assistant.

The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) features asset-building activities. The cost for ac-tivities and a daily snack is $7 per day. The program starts immediately after school and your child is to be picked up by 6 p.m. Some of the ac-tivities will include crafts, scientific experiments, speakers and demon-strations and music. And there is plenty of free time for kids to enjoy games, puzzles and play. For more information on the ASEP, contact Audrey Frey at afrey@isd2149.org or Angie VanZee at avanzee@isd2149.org.

After School Enrichment Program Available Every Day

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Community Education Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-3559Facilities and Activities Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . 239-1305Pool Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-1346District Buisness Office (Superintendent’s Office) . . . 239-4820High School Principal’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-4800All Offices (from Villard or Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-5544Food Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-1307Minnewaska Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-4567Minnewaska Alternative Options HS . . . . . . . . . . . 239-2257Minnewaska Area Day Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-2257Early Childhood Family Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-4452Family Collaborative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-3909Adult Basic Ed/GED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-3559Palmer Bus Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-3272

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY(320 area code)

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Community Education/Activities OfficeBill Mills, Community Ed & Activities Director . . . 239-1311Programs, Facilities & Pool, Angie VanZee . . . . . . 239-1305Early Childhood Family Education--Parent/ChildProgram Brith-5yrs old, Sara Nestor, Coordinator . 634-4452School Readiness--Early Childhood Programming for 4 Year Olds, Sara Nestor, Coordinator . . . . . . . . 634-4452Preschool Screening, Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-7822Family Collaborative, Jeannie Pederson, Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-3909Academic Adult Education, Runestone Regional Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762-0627Minnewaska PTA Contact, Kristi Gruber . . . . . . . . 808-9256

Smart Drivers Courses, formerly known as 55 Alive, will be held at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce building located behind Sub-way.

The Smart Drivers 4-Hour Refresher Course is available for the following dates.

November 15 1-5 p.m.December 5 5:30-9:30 p.m.January 17 1-5 p.m.February 12 5:30-9:30 p.m.Cost is $19 for AARP members and $24 for non-

members. Call the Community Education office at 320-239-1305 to register.

Smart Driver Courses Scheduled

Drivers Education classes will begin on Feb. 25 and run every day Monday through Friday from 3:15-6:15 p.m. through March 8. There are 10 sessions, 3 hours each for a total of 30 hour total. To register, fill out the fol-lowing form and send it along with your $85 deposit to: Reg-istrations, Central Lakes Driv-ing School, 1417 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308 • A non-refundable deposit of $85 is required at the time of registration. The balance of $250 is due the first day of class. Make checks payable to Central Lakes Driving School. • Classes will be held at the Minnewaska High School Room A115. You must attend all sessions. • Class has a 30 hour requirement. Maximum class size may apply; Register early. • Behind-the-Wheel portion of the State require-ment, 6 hour minimum, will be scheduled as in-formed during class. • Items to bring to class are a pen or pencil, a

Drivers Education Class Starts Feb. 25notebook with 10 or so empty pages, and the re-maining fee of $250 pay-able to: Central Lakes Driving School. • Call 320-763-3000 if more information is needed. This is not a Community Education class. Students may pick up a registration form in the Community Ed. Office. Any questions that you have about reg-istration or content of the class should be ad-dressed to Central Lakes Driving School.

Please keep the top to refer to later and return the bottom portion to: Registrations, Central Lakes Driving School, 1417 Broadway St., Alexandria, MN 56308

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Community Education Classes & Trips

Jeff Iverson, a MAHS gradu-ate and current choir teacher at Yellow Medicine East Schools, will lead a tour of New York City. Iverson has led several group tours and with a vast his-tory in theater and music. This is a great opportunity to see New York City, Broadway shows with a mix of guided tours and your own exploration! Highlights include: Grand Central Station, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, optional live viewing of The To-day Show, plus Broadway shows: Jersey Boys, Dear Evan Hanson, Aladdin.* Travel Packages: $1,600 (2/room) per person $1,600 (3/room) per person $1,400 (4/room) per personNote: 1 King Bed (Not additional charge)2 Double Beds (+180 per room to the tour cost) Cost includes airfare, transportation while in NY, lodging, all theatre tickets and ticket fees associated with the itinerary. Cost does NOT include transportation to MSP airport or Metro Card that will be purchased ($33)

New York Broadway Trip July 8-12

Join us in making a decorative outdoor pot to adorn your deck, patio or front step for the holidays. A variety of sizes of spruce tops, other greenery, branches, ribbons and ornaments will be available for purchase to create your spruce top pot. Bring your own pruning shears and wire cutter. Enjoy cider while you have fun creating your spruce pot! Cost includes complimentary

Make Your Own Spruce Top Pot

in NY to travel on the subway. Please note: This trip in-cludes a lot of walking (up to 8 miles a day). *Shows are subject to change as summer 2019 shows aren’t official until Jan. 2019. For trip questions, contact Jeff Iverson at jiverson@isd2190.org. To register, contact Angie VanZee at avan-zee@isd2149.org or call 320.239.1305.

soil for your container. Bring your own decorate 12” diameter (or larger) con-tainer with drainage holes. If you like, you may purchase a pot in advance from Uptown Florist. Call Julie for more infor-mation 320-634-4430. Register online: minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Uptown Florist, 743 Franklin, Glen-wood Cost $15 (plus any supplies you purchase)

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We are offering Babysitting Basics: 4 Fun & 4 Profit using the Kentucky Extension Babysitting Basic Cur-riculum to help youth:

• Become familiar with the responsibilities of babysitting.• Gain information necessary to become responsible babysitters• Learn skills to become a capable babysitter.• Develop a positive attitude about the care of children.Class is open to 6th-8th graders.When: Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through March 12.Time: 3:30-5 pmWhere: Minnewaska Area High School Room #E156Cost: $30Registration is limited to 15. Register early.Register online at minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.

com/public/home/

Babysitting Class

Join Instructor Karna Palmer and get into the Holiday Spirit. We will make Christmas crafts to cel-ebrate the season. Students grades 4-6 are welcome to join.

When: Monday, Dec. 17 Time: 3:15-4:30Where: MAHS Room # #156Cost: $12Register online at minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.

com/public/home

Ain’t Retirement Grand! is the NEW, UPBEAT & HILARIOUS musical that confirms retirement is GRAND! Written by playwright and composer Gil Perlroth, this musical is a funny and delight-ful look at our retirement years with a cast of four singing 20 original songs. For years this musical has been receiving standing ova-tions with their upbeat char-acters, catchy songs and hu-morous scenes about early bird specials, the silver cord, pets and MUCH more! Minnewaska Community Education is now taking registrations for a bus trip to Minneapolis and the show “Ain’t Retirement Grand. The show will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. The bus will leave the High School at 8:45 am (district doors). A lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. and the performance is at 1:15 p.m. The cost is $75.00 per person, which includes transportation, show tickets and lunch. Register online at Minnewaska.cr3.rschoolto-day.com/public/home or by calling the Commu-nity Education at 320-239-1305.

Minnewaska Community Education is partnering with Corks n’ Clay pottery studio for a Kids Clay Day. Corks n’ Clay potter, Christine Lawson is a licensed educator and will introduce kids to the basics of clay handbuilding techniques - coil, slab & pinch. Enjoy an atmosphere of creativity and fun! Two sessions of-fered. For ages 6-12.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: MAHS Art room E 161 Sessions: 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm Space is limited. Cost of registration is $30. Reg-

ister through Minnewaska Community Education at minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home.

Do you like to celebrate the season? Let’s get togeth-er and bake and decorate some cookies. Students in grades 1-6 are welcome to join us and have some fun baking after school. The instructor is Karna Palmer.

When: Monday, Dec. 10, 3:30-5 Where: MAHS room # E156Cost: $12Register online at minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.

com/public/home

Holiday Craft Fun

Make Your Own Spruce Top PotKids Clay Day

Baking Up a Storm

Daytrippers Dinner Theatre presents

Ain’t Retirement Grand!

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This class allows students to explore career opportunities and requirements of a profession-al metal fabricator! The content emphasizes on the development of beginner level skill, key to the success of work-ing in the welding industry. Students will study workplace safety, basic manufacturing processes and basic print reading skills. There will be a project to complete to a spec that the students will be able to take home at the end of the term. Goals will include: Introduce students to proper safety in the workplace environment. In-troduce students basic skill required in the man-ufacturing industry. Inspire the next generation of welders. Register online at minnewaska.cr3.rschoolto-day.com/public/home Dates: Mon-Thurs, Jan. 28 - Feb. 7 Times: 3:30-5:30 Location: MAHS Ag Classroom G154 Fee: $30

When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 10:00-11:00 am Where: MAHS-Auxiliary Gymnasium (small gym) Cost: Free Facilitator: Diane Lagasse Bring the whole family! • Is recreational music making or music just for the fun of it. • Is typically a 45-60 minute session that is facili-tated in a circle formation. • Uses drums, hand held percussion such as bells, tambourines, shakers, woods, scrapers, Boomwhack-ers and funky plastic percussion to create music in the moment. • Includes music for drum-along and boom-along (Boomwhacker) activities. • Incorporates rhythmic activities and games us-ing body percussion. • Is specifically designed for each group!for all agesDrumming up Fun with Music believes... • Everyone is musical! • Everyone has rhythm! • Everyone can play music! • Every life needs music! • Life is better with music!Benefits of Drumming up Fun with Music • Fun • Self-expression • Stress reduction • Social interaction & community building • Exercise for mind, body & spirit • Multi-generational family activity

Welding Boys and Girls Ages 12-18

Drumming up Fun with Music…

Cookie Decorating with Jessica Wilmes

Start the Christmas Season off with delicious goodies!! Join us on December 6, from 6 pm to 8pm, for a Christmas cookie decorating workshop. Come ready to make, decorate, and enjoy! Please bring a container to take some cookies home!

Where: MAHS E156Cost: $30/personRegister online at minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.

com/public/home

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This year there will be a pass for sale in the com-munity Education/Activities office that will cover admission for both open gym and open swim from December 2, 2018 to February 24, 2019. The pass sells for $5 and each student or individual must have a pass. Parents who are supervising are free. We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday BasketballDecember 2, 2018 through February 24, 2019High School Main Gym and Minnewaska Ele-mentary SchoolBasketball 4:30-6 p.m. for grades 4-8*No Open Gym December 23, 30th, 2018 and Feb-ruary 3, 2019.Note: Community Education-Recreation reserves the right to cancel open gym or move to another facility dependent upon school district needs for usage and public use of these programs or if there is no supervi-sor available.Participants - The use of black soled or street shoes is not permitted on gym floors. They may leave black marks on the floor and create a maintenance problem for us. Please bring gym shoes to wear when you play on the gym floor.

The Minnewaska High School and Minnewaska Elementary School will be open for walkers Monday through Friday when school is in session. The High School will be open from 6:30-7:30 am and 4-5:30 pm. The Elementary school will be open from 6-7 am and 3:30-6:30 pm. Listen to KMGK for school closings.

Pass Available for Open Gym/Swim

Open Gym for Youth

Walking at School

Tana Ziesmer will be leading a Xabeat workout starting on Oct. 29.What is Xabeat? Xabeat is a dance-fitness program that provides a great Cardio workout while feeling like you’re at a dance party with all of your favorite music! Our mission is to motivate and inspire every woman to find their inner beauty and confidence. Choreog-raphy is simple to follow to allow participants to feel successful.

Tana Ziesmer has 21 years experience dancing, teaching and coaching all levels and genres of dance. Currently the head coach of the Minnewaska Lakers Dance Team. Pursuing Fit-ness degree and Personal Trainer Certification in Sports Medicine and is a Xabeat Certified Instruc-tor.

Xabeat (Dance-Based) Workouts OfferedXabeat classes will be offered through the win-

ter on Mondays, October 29 through February 25 from 6-6:45 pm. No class on Nov. 19, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. All classes will be held in the Minnewas-ka Area High School Cafeteria.

Punch cards are available for purchase online through the Minnewaska Community Ed Web-site. You will receive your card the first class you

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Minnewaska Activities

Swimming Lessons will be beginning on Mon-day Jan. 14, running for two weeks. Week of Jan. 14, lessons will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesd-say & Thursday. The week of Jan. 21 lessons will be Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Lessons are Jan. 14-17 & Jan. 22-25. Pre-registration is re-quired. Maximum of 8 participants in each level. The sessions are as follows: Sign up early! 3:30 p.m.-4:10 p.m.-Levels 1 & 2 4:15 p.m.-4:55 p.m.-Levels 2 & 3 5:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m. Levels 4, 5 & 6Level 1-Water Exploration1. Enter and exit water safely.2. Open eyes underwater, pick up submerged object.3. Swim on front and back using arms and leg action.4. Submerge mouth, nose and eyes.5. Float on front and back.6. Follow basic water safety rules.7. Exhale underwater through mouth and nose.8. Explore arm and hand movements.9. Use a lifejacket.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatic Skills1. Enter water by stepping in or jumping from the side.2. Open eyes underwater, pick up submerged object.3. Roll over front to back, back to front.4. Swim on side.5. Exit water safety using ladder or side.6. Float on front and back.7. Tread water using arm and leg action.8. Move in the water while wearing a life jacket.9. Submerge entire head.10. Perform front and back float.11. Perform a reaching assist.Level 3-Stroke Development1. Jump into the deep water from the side.2. Bob with the head fully submerged.3. Perform survival float.4. Butterfly-kick and body motion.5. Use Check-Call-Care in an emergency.6. Dive from kneeling or standing position.7. Use rotary breathing in horizontal position.8. Change from horizontal position to vertical position on front and back.

After School Youth Swimming Lessons9. Perform the HELP & Huddle positions.10. Submerge and retrieve and object.11. Perform front and back glide.12. Perform front and back crawl.13. Perform a reaching assist.Level 4-Stroke Improvement1. Front and back crawl.2. Swim on side using scissor like kick.3. Breaststroke.4. Butterfly.5. Elementary backstroke.6. Use safe diving rules.7. Perform compact jump into water from a height while wearing a life jacket.8. Care for conscious choking victim.9. Perform a throwing assist.Level 5-Stroke Refinement1. Standing dive.2. Pike surface dive.3. Butterfly.4. Shallow dive, glide two body lengths and begin any front stroke.5. Front flip turn.6. Breaststroke.7. Backstroke.8. Backstroke flip turn.9. Tuck surface dive.10. Front & Back crawl.11. Sidestroke. After school swim lessons’ includes supervision before and after lessons until 5:30 until 5:30 p.m. Students are able to take a bus from the elementary school to the high school with a signed note from your parent or guardian which must be turned into your principals office prior to lessons starting. Fee: $45.00 Register online at: https://minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ Additional swimming lessons will be held in April & May. More information will be available in the next Minnewaska Messenger.

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Intramural Swim & Dive For boys and girls who have passed level 3 of swim lessons. Intramural swim participants will work on the four competitive strokes; breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle, along with proper starts, turns, finishes and working on proper technique and stroke development. Participants can take a bus from the elementary school to the high school with a writ-ten note from your parent or guardian given to the Elementary School Secretary. Questions please contact Kris Entzi at kentzie@isd2149.org or Linda Hoffmann at lkhoffmann@isd2149.org. When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting Monday Jan. 28-Feb. 28 (No Practice on non-school days) Time: Grades 3-6 3:30 p.m.-4:25 p.m. Grades 7-12 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per participantRegister: minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home

Family Open SwimAvailable this Winter Family open swim will be held on Sunday’s during open gym starting Dec. 2, 2018 until Feb. 24. 2019. The pool will be open from 4:30-6 p.m. for infants-6th grade. One parent must be present. The pool will be open from 6-7:30 p.m. for 7th-12th grade, and adults. Bring your own towel, not rafts allowed. Please leave valuable at home. No open swim dates on Dec. 23, 30, 2018 and Feb. 3, 2019.

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This league will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Min-newaska Area High School. League play starts Wednesday Nov. 28. League rules and schedules will be emailed to team representatives by Wednesday Nov. 21. League play will be round rob-in with playoffs at the end of the season. League fees will be $400 this includes player fees, league fee will be $425 after the deadline date. This league is open to the first 14 paid teams. Deadline: Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Send Registrations to Min-newaska Community Recreation 25122 State Highway 28, Glen-wood, MN 56334. If you have any questions please call Bill Mills at 320-239-2311 or email bmills@isd2149.org.

Intramural Co-Ed Basketball is for students in grades 9-12 not out for an extracurricular activity. Games will be held Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings at Minnewaska High School starting Sun-day, Jan. 6. Pre-registration is required to be in the draft. The draft will be held on Thursday, Jan. 3. The draft will be held by captains that will be appointed by the Rec-reation Director. The league will be a round robin league with play-offs at the end of the season. For more information contact Bill Mills or An-gie VanZee in the Community Education/Activities office. Fee $20 per player or $25 after the deadline. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 21.

Teams forming for Men’s League Basketball

Intramural Co-Ed Basketball for Grades 9-12

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We offer a morning and eve-ning session of water aerobics. Morning water aerobics are held on Monday, Wednesday and Fri-days from 7 to 8 am. Evening water aerobics are held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. Punch cards for water aero-bics are available for purchase from the attendant on duty or the Community Education of-fice. Cards are $25 for a 10-punch card. These cards work for either the morning or evening session. Individual walk in cost $3 per time. Contact Angie VanZee in the Community Education office at 320-239-1305 for more infor-mation.

Water Aerobics Offered at MAHS Pool

The Minnewaska Youth Wrestling season will kick off on Monday, Nov. 26, with a Parent’s Meeting at 6:30 pm followed by a “Wrestling 101” session for parents that will be led by the coaches. Enter the school through the Dis-trict Doors (far left doors) to the auditorium. All wrestlers are welcome to attend the parent’s meet-ing. Information will be sent home from school with all elementary stu-dents, including Glacial Hills students, the first week in November. The fee per child is $30, plus a $10 singlet deposit if your wrestler plans to attend tournaments. The $10 singlet deposit will be refunded at the end of season when the sin-glet is returned. The fee for wrestling includes practices twice per week, 4-5 sponsored tournaments for the wrestler, a t-shirt, a year-end pool party and a special gift for all who

Laker Youth Wrestling Practice Starts Nov. 29complete the season. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 29, practice will be every Thursday and Monday and is approximate-ly one hour for all ages groups (two groups: PK-2 (6-7 p.m.) and grades 3-6 (7-8:15 p.m.). Tournaments are either Friday after school, Saturday or Sunday (usually one per weekend). The season runs through February/March depending on tourna-ment participation. Note: You do not need to compete in tour-naments to be in the wrestling program. Children are invited to just come to practice and find out what wrestling is all about. For more information contact Eric Adams at 320-219-0759 or email the Minnewaska Youth Wrestling Board at minnewas-kayw@gmail.com. Registra-tion for wrestling is through Minnewaska Community Ed at: https://minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home

under youth programs. Questions regarding registra-tions, please contact Angie VanZee at 320-239-1305 or avanzee@isd2149.org.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

Minnewaska Area Schools

Morning classes will have parent group before

parent/child interaction time.

Early Childhood Family Education

You are the most important teacher! Welcome to Minnewaska Area Schools Early Childhood Family Education! We understand that parents are the most important teachers, and we partner with our parents and families to offer the very best in early childhood and family education. Our early childhood team offers support and education for your child and your family. Please join us for one or more of our parent/child classes and experience the benefit of parent connections and early learning activities. For more details about ECFE, visit our ECFE tab on the Minnewaska Area Schools website under the Early Childhood tab. www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us

Morning Classes Early Learners Birth to 2 Years EC 01 Tuesdays / 8:15-9:30 am January 15th through February 26th Enjoy activities in the areas of movement, sensory exploration, art, music & exercise. Parents learn about their infant/toddler’s emotional, social and physical development through discussions focused on the interests of the group led by a Licensed Parent Educator.

Classes meet once per week Sibling Care Available

Mixed Age Adventures (ages 13 –35 months) EC 02 Tuesdays / 9:45 –11:00 am

January 15th through February 26th Your wonderful ones and twos are exploring, growing and changing every day. This class will foster these developing skills, and provide parent discussion where you can learn, apply new skills, and share the challenges of parenting.

Classes meet once per week Sibling Care Available

Explore & Learn 2 through 5 Years (not in Kindergarten) EC 03 Thursdays / 8:30-10:00 am

January 17th through February 28th Come and join other families for a variety of early learning opportunities, including movement, sensory exploration, art, music and fine motor activities. These classes provide a mix of parent & child interaction time and parent education time led by a licensed parent educator.

Classes meet once per week Sibling Care Available

Music, Movement & Laughter Infant through age 4 EC43 Thursdays / 10:30 am-11:00 am January 17th through February 28th Join us for 30 minutes of music and movement. Music is a positive way to introduce children to instruments and the rhythm that music creates. Music is a positive way to impact your child’s brain and motor development. Fee: $25.00 for 7 sessions Classes meet once per week No additional discounts apply

Online Registration for ECFE

Winter Session Begins

November 12, 2018

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Minnewaska Area Schools

Early Childhood Family Education Evening Classes

Baby and Me Birth to 12 months / Non-Separating EC 05 Thursdays // 5:00-6:00 pm January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7 Babies are amazing and bring changes to our families every day! Come and join us for early learning activities, and parent discussion about the excitement and challenges of infants in a relaxing informative class led by a Licensed Early Childhood professional. Classes meet once per week No Sibling Care Available

Explore & Learn 2 through 5 Years (not in Kindergarten) EC 06 Thursdays // 6:00-7:30 pm January 17th through February 28th Come and join other families for a variety of early learning opportunities, including movement, sensory exploration, art, music and fine motor activities. These classes provide a mix of parent & child interaction time and parent education time led by a licensed parent educator. Classes meet once per week No Sibling Care Available

Grandparents Are Special Classes One hour classes for grandparents/special friend and their grandchild ages 2 to Kindergarten. Come enjoy music, art, and a variety of early learning activities. Classes meet from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the following dates: November 12th, January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, and April 15th Cost is $5.00 per family per class Register by calling 239-1406 or email snestor@isd2149.org

Dads & Kids Book Club 2 through 5 years EC 01 Mondays // 6:00-7:15 pm February 4th, 11th, 25th, March 4th, 11th Come and join us with your young child from 2-5 years old. Enjoy a variety of books and activities and let yourself play and learn. Each session will focus on one specific children’s picture book, father-child activities related to the story and its themes, and a discussion time for dads. Each father/male caregiver (family) will receive a copy of the book along with information on how to make story time fun!

Fee: $25.00 for 5 weeks, no additional discounts No Sibling Care Available

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How Do I Register? 1. www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us 2. Click Community Education/Activities Tab 3. Click CE Registration Link 4. Click Early Childhood 5. Click View details to choose the class you

prefer 6. Select class and Register! If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, contact Angie at the Community Education office at 320-239-1305. Minnewaska ECFE and Little Lakers Preschool is located in the south wing of the Minnewaska Area Elementary School located at 409 4th Street SE, Glenwood, MN 56334.

Contact Us: 320-239-1406 or snestor@isd2149.org Register ONLINE for all ECFE classes

except for Grandparents Are Special Grandparents Are Special Class Registration is

done by calling 320-239-1406.

ECFE Class Fees Class fee covers the cost of the entire 7-week session including sibling care. Pay according to your family income. Income Cost per child/entire

session

Under $20,000 $5.00 $20-$35,000 $25.00 $36-$50,000 $40.00 $50-$75,000 $45.00 Above $75,000 $50.00

Talk to Sara Nestor if fee arrangements or waiver is needed

EARLY HEAD START Serves children birth to 3 years old and pregnant mothers. The home based program promotes comprehensive early childhood development, supports families and encourages growth in all members of the family and community. West Central MN Communities Action provides Early Head Start. For Information or application, Visit:www.wcmca.org/Head Start OR Call Deb at Pope County Early Head Start 320-760-2273.

Join staff from Early Childhood Family Education for a Magical Christmas Make and Take event!

Thursday, December 13th 4:00-7:00 PM

Glenwood Chamber of Commerce

Save the Date!!!

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Minnewaska Little Lakers Preschool Fall 2019 Online Registration

Registration for all our preschool classes opens online on February 1, 2019. The information on how to register is below. We provide an inclusive, collaborative preschool that combines play-based learning and curriculums to help children prepare for kindergarten. Please call or email if you have any questions about preschool or would like to come and visit. If your child will be receiving special education services, please contact Stephanie Swalla to register. Thank you! Sara Nestor, Coordinator snestor@isd2149.org 320-239-1406

Contact Stephanie Swalla for Preschool Registration if your child receives ECSE services. 320-239-1403 // sswalla@isd2149.org

2019-2020 Preschool Rates & Information

3 Year Old Preschool Classes (Must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2019) Our 2 day/week preschool class for 3 year olds is designed to support your child’s social and emotional development, introduce pre-academic skills, and build confidence in their abilities. 3 year olds must be potty-trained. Tues/Thurs mornings $110/month ($990/year)

4-5 Year Old Preschool Classes (Must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2019) Our 3 day/week preschool class for 4 & 5 year olds is designed to prepare children for Kindergarten by building on their problem solving skills, social relationships, literacy, and math skills. Morning and afternoon options available. Mon/Wed/Fri mornings OR Mon/Tues/Thurs afternoons $150/month ($1350/year)

Scholarships available to families who qualify. Please indicate need for scholarship on the on-line registration form, and contact the Early Childhood Coordinator at 239-1406 for information.

Early Childhood Screening

The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. An Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is growing and developing and can detect possible health or learning concerns, so that children can get help before they start school.

An Early Childhood Screening is required for preschool entry.

To schedule a FREE Early Childhood Screening, contact Horizon Public Health in Glenwood at

320-634-7822.

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