Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Winter 2018-19 | Seite 7

ECFE AGE-SPECIFIC CLASSES PARENT/CHILD CLASSES Class Under Glass (30 months up to kindergarten) Studies prove that spending time outdoors builds confidence, promotes creativity, provides unique stimulation, and gets children moving – all while reducing stress and fatigue. Parents and children will learn about the outdoors and nature, both in and out of our greenhouse, through artwork and sensory experiences. Class will be spent inside and outdoors - even through the winter months. Sibling care is available for this class – $50/child. Registration is required. Course No. Day Date Time Location EC289-31 Tu Jan 29-May 21 10:45 am-12:30 pm Riverview ECC Wks Fee Scale 15 A Making, Tinkering & Engineering (42 months up to kindergarten) Embrace a mindset for making and tinkering through engaging and playful experiences. Alongside your child, you will investigate how these experiences support fundamental STEM thinking and learning. Your child will be inspired, delighted, and challenged as they use everyday materials and STEM concepts to design and build. Sibling care is available for this class (children ages birth up to 41 months) – $50/child. Registration is required. Course No. Day Date EC095-11 Tu Jan 29-May 21 3-5 pm Time Location Wks Fee Scale Anoka Family Place 15 A Attending Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings is a great way to learn more about school district programs and make personal connections with other families attending ECFE and preschool programs. The parent volunteers of the PAC support your ECFE and preschool programs by sharing their energy, ideas and suggestions. Meetings are typically held the second Monday of each month during the school year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Child care is provided. 763-506-1500 www.ahschools/ECFEPAC Opportunities sponsored by the ECFE Parent Advisory Council: Preschool, Here I Come! • Community Baby Shower – in honor of “Week of the Young Child,” the PAC hosts a community baby shower to collect new baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, etc.) for families with young children who are in need. (31 months up to kindergarten) It is an exciting time when your child starts preschool! This is the time to practice getting ready for preschool by listening to stories, singing, painting and making new friends! Parenting discussion will focus on preschool skills as well as other topics. Time Join your Parent Advisory Council! Course No. Day Date EC376-11 Th Apr 4-May 23 10:45 am-12:30 pm Anoka Family Place 7 Location Wks Fee Scale B • Garden center gift card fundraiser – details to come in early spring about purchasing garden center gift cards – a great option for spring gift-giving holidays. • Vehicle Day 2019 – watch for details online at bit.ly/ECFEVehicleDay. Be a part of this great day. We are looking for vehicles to participate in the day. Last year we had more than 1,000 participants! Join the fun. www.ahschools.us/ecfe 7