Edina Family Center Catalog 2012-2013

Edina Family Center

ECFE & Preschool Classes

Edina Community Center5701 Normandale Road

Edina, MN 55424

(952) 848-3980edinacommunityed.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

A Community Education Service of Edina Public Schools

2012 - 2013

Welcome to Edina Public Schools Edina Family Center. We offer Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Preschool, Parenting Education, and part time childcare to families with young children. Our staff of parent education and early childhood professionals is excited to help your family and children during the critical early years to help them grow into strong and healthy adults. We are excited and ready to support your family with their first experiences with Edina Public Schools. Many classes fill quickly, so please register early. Browse our website at www.edinafamilycenter.org/familycenter to see what we are all about, schedule a tour and read about the variety of programs and services we offer. Thanks for entrusting us with your children and best wishes on your parenting journey!

Laurie Denn, M.A.Coordinator, Edina Family Center

Edina Public Schools places a high priority on creating strong partnerships between the school and the home to advance student learning. The Edina Family Center offers services and programs that help develop this important relationship for your child’s future.

I encourage families to be involved and engaged in the Edina Family Center and their child’s learning. This involvement also allows you to help shape the school and home partnership that will be necessary as your child journeys forward into the dynamic and exciting world of learning. This “teaming effort” is a key to the success of our school district.

I wish you and your family a wonderful experience in the Edina Family Center.

Ric Dressen, Ed.D.Superintendent, Edina Public Schools

Welcome!

Welcome!

What’s Inside:

ECFE* Baby and Toddler ClassesEnjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, doing art activities, reading books and playing to learn.

Two Year Old ProgramChoose a one day ECFE class or 2 day class with ECFE day and preschool day. Each day includes large muscle play, art activities, and circle time. Children need not be toilet trained.

Preschool ProgramThe Edina Family Center offers classes that focus on each child’s social, physical and pre-academic development. Children need not be toilet trained.

School ReadinessSchool Readiness helps families with children, 3-1/2 to 5 years-old, prepare for a successful school experience.

ChildcareOur child care program goes beyond the basic babysitting service others offer, providing a gentle and loving atmosphere for children six weeks through kindergarten.

*What is ECFE?Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides interactive, educational programs for parents and their children ages birth through preschool. From full-year and short term classes to playtime and special events, ECFE programs:

• Provide expert advice to help guide your parenting decisions and practices.• Offer shared parenting/caregiver experiences that will foster new family friendships and

relationships.• Support your child’s healthy development through engaging activities.• Give families a chance to step away from the rapid pace of today’s world and ease the

stress families face.

Edina Family Center is a program of Edina Community Education Services of Edina Public Schools

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NCHOOSE A CLASS:

September 11, 2012October 9, 2012November 13, 2012December 11, 2012January 15, 2013February 12, 2013March 12, 2013April 16, 2013May 14, 2013June 11, 2013July 9, 2013

Free Baby & Me Classes Newborn – 6 months

• Meet other parents and babies• Share joys and concerns• Discuss the topic of “attachment”• Explore toys and music• Experience an ECFE class and

meet staff

New Baby & Me (FREE!)

Edina Community Center Room 12211:00-12:00FREE - Registration RequiredVisit our website for more informationwww.edinacommunityed.org

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Baby & MeLearn about your baby’s growth and development and what the new brain research has to say about a baby’s important first experiences. A licensed parent educator will facilitate a discussion and provide current information while you are playing with your baby. Join us to share your concerns, ideas and experiences in a supportive environment. Classes are 75 minutes a week. The age of your child as of September 1, 2012 determines your class for the entire school year.

Class # Birth - 6 Months

Baby & Me

Date Time ISD 273 Resident

Non-Resident

#0006-1 Thursday 09/06/12 11:15 -12:30 $180.00/sem. $241.00/sem.

#0006-2 Tuesday 09/11/12 1:00 - 2:15 $180.00/sem. $241.00/sem.

Class # 3 - 9 Months Baby & Me


Non-Resident

#0039-1 Thursday 09/06/12 9:00 - 10:15 $180.00/sem. $241.00/sem.

#0039-2 Thursday 09/06/12 1:00 - 2:15 $180.00/sem. $241.00/sem.

BBaby & Toddlers (non-separating)

Class # 10 -17 Months Toddler

Play & Stay


Non-Resident

#1017-1 Thursday 09/06/12 9:00 - 10:30 $214.00/sem. $283.00/sem.


Busy Babies/Toddlin’ Tykes/Tender TotsEnjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, enjoying art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed parent educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates. Classes are 1-1/2 hours a week. The age of your child as of September 1, 2012 determines your class for the entire school year.

Class # 7 - 11 Months Busy Babies

Date Time ISD 273 Resident Non-Resident

#0711-1 Monday 09/10/12 11:00 - 12:30 $207.00/semester $274.00/sem.

#0711-2 Tuesday 09/11/12 9:00 - 10:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.

#0711-3 Wednesday 09/05/12 9:00 - 10:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.

Class # 12 - 17 Months

Toddlin’ Tykes



#1217-2 Tuesday 09/11/12 11:00 -12:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.

#1217-3 Wednesday 09/05/12 11:00 -12:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.

#1217-4 Friday 09/07/12 9:15 - 10:45 $214.00/semester $301.00/sem.

Class # 18 - 23 Months

Tender Tots



#1823-2 *Monday 09/11/12 11:15 - 12:45 $207.00/semester $274.00/sem.

#1823-3 Tuesday 09/11/12 9:00 - 10:30 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.

#1823-4 Wednesday 09/05/12 9:15 - 10:45 $228.00/semester $301.00/sem.

#1823-5 Thursday 09/06/12 11:00 - 12:30 $214.00/semester $283.00/sem.

#1823-6 Friday 09/07/12 9:30 - 11:00 $214.00/semester $283.00/sem. *Gradually seperating class – several weeks into the class, as children gain trust with classroom staff, parents will seperate from the children for the parent education portion of the class.

BBaby & Toddlers (separating)

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Choose a one day ECFE class or our two day program with an ECFE day and a preschool child only day. Two day classes are charged monthly. Children need not be toilet trained to attend our program. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day.

Class # 2 Year Olds Play Pals


#0002-3 Mon/Wed 09/05/12 9:00 - 11:00 $122.00/month $136.00/mo.

*#0002-4 Mon/Wed 09/05/12 11:30 - 1:30 $125.00/month $136.00/mo.

#0002-5 Tues/Thurs 09/06/12 9:00 - 11:00 $125.00/month $138.00/mo.

#0002-6 Tues/Thurs 09/06/12 9:15-11:15 $125.00/month $138.00/mo.

#0002-7 Tues/Thurs 09/06/12 11:30 - 1:30 $125.00/month $138.00/mo.

#0002-8 Wed/Fri 09/05/12 9:00 - 11:00 $125.00/month $138.00/mo.

#0002-9 Wed/Fri 09/05/12 11:30 - 1:30 $125.00/month $138.00/mo.

*Gradually separating class – several weeks into the class, as children gain trust with classroom staff, parents will separate from the children for the parent education portion of the class. Bold stands for parenting day

Class # 2 Year Olds Play Pals


#0002-1 Monday 09/10/12 9:00 - 11:00 $274.00/semester $337.00/semester

#0002-2 Monday 09/10/12 11:30 - 1:30 $274.00/semester $337.00/semester


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Hand in Hand PreschoolThese classes provide an excellent educational experience for preschool children along with their peers who have special needs. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and a snack. Each Hand in Hand class is team-taught by two licensed teachers – one from the school district’s Early Childhood Special Education program and one from the Family Center. Classes run through June 6, 2013 and meets in an ECSE classroom.

Class # Terrific Three’s Hand

in Hand


#0003-1 Tues/Thurs 09/06/12 9:35 - 12:05 $165.00/month $174.00/month

*This class is an inclusion class that combines Family Center and Early Childhood Special Education families. The class meets in an ECSE classroom.

Class # Terrific Three’s

Preschool


#0003-4 Mon/Wed/Fri 09/05/12 9:00 - 11:30 $225.00/month $238.00/month

#0003-5* Mon/Wed/Fri 09/05/12 9:35 - 12:05 $225.00/month $238.00/month



Terrific Three’s PreschoolThis child only class meets 2 or 3 times a week. Each day includes muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Opportunity for parent involvement throughout the year includes special events and parent-teacher conferences are included in all 3 year old preschool classes.

33 Year Olds Preschool

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Class # Terrific Three’s

Preschool






Terrific Three’s with ParentingClasses meet 3 times a week. Two days are a preschool child only day and one is an ECFE day. Pre-school activities include large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Parents share child-rearing experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day.

Class # Terrific Three’s with Parenting


#0003-2 Mon/Wed/Fri 09/05/12 9:15 - 11:459:15 - 11:15

$210.00/month $227.00/month

#0003-3 Tues/Thurs/Fri 09/05/12 9:30 - 12:009:30 - 11:30

$213.00/month $230.00/month

A Day in Edina Family Center Preschool

Circle Timesongs, sharing, stories, calendar

Mathnumbers, counting, addition,

subtraction, sorting and grouping

Science exploring nature, plants, and

animals and weather using the teaching concept of cause and

effect

Choice Time + GymFree play, art projects, games,

dramatic play, gym time

Reading Timealliteration, phonemic

awareness, letter recognition, rhyming

Art, Music and Theaterindividual expression and creativity using a variety of

mediums

Bold stands for parenting day.

33 Year Olds Preschool + Parenting


Hand in Hand PreschoolThese classes provide an excellent educational experience for preschool children along with their peers who have special needs. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and a snack. Each Hand in Hand class is team-taught by two licensed teachers – one from the school district’s Early Childhood Special Education program and one from the Family Center. Classes run through June 6, 2013 and meets in an ECSE classroom.

Fabulous 4’s & 5’s PreschoolChoose a 3 or 4 day class. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Parent involvement includes special events and parent-teacher conferences.

Class # Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Hand in Hand


Non-Resident

#0045-1 Tues/Wed/Thurs 09/05/12 9:35 - 12:05 $250.00/month $266.00/month

Class # Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Preschool




#0045-6 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 09/05/12 12:45 - 3:15 $304.00/month $322.00/month

#0045-7 Tues/Thurs/Fri 09/06/12 9:30 - 1:00 $318.00/month $337.00/month

4 & 5 Year Olds Preschool + Parenting

*This class is an inclusion class that combines Family Center and Early Childhood Special Education families.

4&54 & 5 Year Olds Preschool

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Class # Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Hand in Hand


Non-Resident

#0045-1 Tues/Wed/Thurs 09/05/12 9:35 - 12:05 $250.00/month $266.00/month

Class # Fabulous 4’s & 5’s Preschool




#0045-6 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 09/05/12 12:45 - 3:15 $304.00/month $322.00/month

#0045-7 Tues/Thurs/Fri 09/06/12 9:30 - 1:00 $318.00/month $337.00/month

Fabulous 4’s & 5’s With ParentingChoose a 4 or 5 day class. One day is ECFE and the others are child only days. Pre-school activities include large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and snack. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Parents share child-rearing experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day.

Class # Fabulous 4’s & 5’s with Parenting


#0045-2 Mon/ Tues/Wed/ Thurs/Fri

09/05/12 9:00 - 11:009:00 - 12:00

$426.00/month $454.00/month

#0045-3 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 09/05/12 9:15 - 12:159:15 - 11:15

$334.00/month $358.00/month

Bold stands for parenting day.

4&54 & 5 Year Olds Preschool + Parenting4 & 5 Year Olds Preschool


School ReadinessSchool Readiness helps families with children 3½ to 5 years old prepare for a successful school experience. If you have concerns or needs for your family or young children and are not eligible for services from other local programs, School Readiness may be for you.

School Readiness includes home visits, access to parenting resources, assistance with preschool experience and scholarship information.

Available to children 3½ - 5 years of age whose families meet program eligibility guidelines. Call the office to request details and an application packet at (952) 848-3908. For more information contact Danni Hodson at 952-848-3908 or [email protected]

Financial AssistanceISD #273 residents only: We never want fees to be the reason you don’t attend ECFE! A sliding fee scale based on household size and income is available on our website or the School Readiness page. Requests are confidential.

Call Danni Hodson at 952-848-3908 or [email protected]

Come for a Tour!Tours of the Edina Family Center are available, please check our website www.edinacommunityed.org to schedule a tour.

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ECFE Sibling CareWhen attending an ECFE parenting class, you may need care for your other child(ren). Care begins 15 minutes prior to the start of class and ends 15 minutes after your ECFE class. We take children as early as 6 weeks old. Register for sibling care at the same time you are registering for an ECFE class. If you are due to have a baby during the school year and will need sibling care, please let us know the date you anticipate needing care. Infants are welcome in parenting class until 4 months of age. Your child will spend time in age appropriate activities under the supervision of our highly trained, dedicated childcare staff.

Block TimeRegistration for the 2012-2013 school year begins online June 14, 2012 for ISD 273 residents and June 21, 2012 for non-residents. If you want a few hours to yourself every week or to create an extended day for your child:

• Block time is offered on a space available basis• Up to 3 hours a day, 9 hours per week• Up to 4 hours a day, 12 hours

per week (preschoolers only).

You do not need to be registered for a class to use this service.

To extend your child’s day, sign up for extra time before or after their scheduled class. Children are escorted by EFC classroom staff to/from the childcare center. Check our website www.edinacommunityed.org for more information.

Age Fee

Infant (6 weeks - 12 months)

$5.10/hour

Toddler(16 - 32 Months)

$4.55/hour

Preschool(33 months - Grade K)

$4.30/hour

Additional $3.30/hour

CChildcareSchool Readiness

SIBLING CARE RATES


egistration InformationRRRegistration Information

Waitlisting ECFE tries to accommodate family’s preferences, but once in a class, the system removes you from the wait list. Always list 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices when registering.

Class Cancellation PolicyCancellations must be received in writing or by email by May 7th, 2012 to receive a full tuition refund. Registration fees are nonrefundable.

One Day Classes: $50.00 cancellation fee will be applied beginning May 7th, 2012

Multiple Day Classes: May 2012 tuition is nonrefundable beginning May 7th, 2012

ISD 273 Residents: Online registration for the Edina Family Center Classes and Sibling Care begins on Thursday, January 19th at 7:00 AM.

Non-District 273 Residents:Online Registration for the Edina Family Center Classes and Sibling Care begins on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 AM. Beginning 1/26/2012 registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

Follow These Easy Steps:1. Go to http://edina.thatscommunityed.com2. Click on “Create an Account” in the upper right hand corner3. Fill in your personal information4. Select the classes that work best for you based on your child’s age

Once you have completed this step you will be able to add family members which creates your family profile. You will now be able to register online for your classes

The age of your child as of September 1st, 2012 determines your class for the entire school year.

Please Note: Each child may take one ECFE or preschool class per semester.

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How do I register?• Choose the class that works best for your child• Submit registration online• Go to http://edina.thatscommunityed.com• Click on “Create an Account” in the upper right hand corner• Fill in your personal information.

When do classes begin?Classes meet from September through May.Hand in Hand classes meet through mid June.

What if I need child care for my other children?Sibling care is available during parent/child classes for an additional charge

What if I need assistance with the class fee?Fee assistance is available for all classes. Please call the Early Childhood office for more information.

How can I find out more about the Edina Family Center?• Call our office at 952-848-3949• Office hours are 8:00-4:30 M-F• Visit our website at www.edinacommunitycenter.org/familycenter

HHelpful Hints


September 4th Edina Family Center Open HouseSeptember 5th Classes & Childcare Begin

October 18th - 19th Closed MEAOctober 29th Closed

November 19th - 23rd Closed Thanksgiving BreakDecember 24th -

January 1st

Closed Winter Break

January 2nd Classes ResumeJanuary 21st Closed Martin Luther King DayJanuary 22nd ClosedFebruary 18th Closed Staff In-Service DayFebruary 19th Closed

March 8th Closed Parent Teacher ConferencesMarch 29th - April 5th Closed Spring Break

May 20th Last Day of ClassesJune 6th Last Day of Hand in Hand Classes

2012 - 2013 Edina Family Center Calendar

Edina Family Center5701 Normandale Road

Edina, MN 55424

(952) 848-3980www.edinacommunityed.org/familycenter

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

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Edina Family Center Catalog 2012-2013