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Dear Families, We have such an outstanding summer packed with stimulating activities, field trips, explorations and tons of fun. We are excited your child will be joining us and encourage you to read through this packet containing important information. Please refer to the calendar, permission slip and FAQ’s that will help you plan accordingly for your child. On the first day of summer in addition to all your completed permission slips, your child should have with him/her a swimsuit, towel, book, water bottle and appropriate shoes. All belongings should be labeled with his/her name on them, as sometimes children forget which items are theirs! Also, at all times, your child should be wearing closed tennis shoes or other proper play shoes. Flip flops, crocs, jellies, and other forms of open-toed shoes are only permitted when swimming or water related activities are going on. Otherwise, children must wear gym shoes and socks at all times.

Sunscreen will be provided by Minneapolis Kids throughout the day. You should always com-plete an initial application of sunscreen at home before bringing your child to Lyndale. If your child has any allergies to sunscreen please let the Site Coordinators know.

Please contact Carrie Miller, Jonathan Doten, or Vickie Hyatt with any further questions. We are more than willing to help you in any way possible and look forward to a long-lasting relationship between your family and Minneapolis Kids.

We are ready for summer fun!

Warm Regards, Carrie Miller (Whittier), Jonathan Doten (Lyndale), Vickie Hyatt (Bryn Mawr) Summer Site Coordinators

General Information

1. Please make sure you have received a copy of the following: a. Calendar of Activities 2. Please make sure you have completed: a. Field Trip Permission Slip b. City Bus/Sunscreen Permission Slip d. Emergency Contact Information Sheet, available on-site 3. Hours of Operation: 6:30am-6:00pm Minneapolis Kids closes at 6:00pm. A late fee of $1 per minute will be assessed for chil dren picked up after 6:00pm. 4. Signing Children in and out: Sign your child in and out on the computer daily. If your child(ren) is scheduled to partici pate in activities outside of the Mpls Kids program (ie. going home with a friend), we will need a written and signed note authorizing allowing us to release your child(ren) to the person or activity. If we do not have a note, we will try to reach you by phone for a verbal authorization; however, if we are unable to reach you we will be unable to release your child. The person who picks your child up will be asked to show identification. 5. Snack: One afternoon snack will be provided for your child. If your child would like a beverage or does not like the snack that is offered you may send him/her with a snack and beverage from home. Please alert staff if your child has any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies. 6. Field Trips: We will be going on field trips throughout the summer. Most trips occur between 10:00am-3:00pm. Please check the calendar for specific trips and times. We ask that your child arrives to Lyndale by 9:30am daily. Please make sure you check the calendar to see what your child needs to bring each day. Please note field trips may be changed at the last minute due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. 7. Swimming : We will be going swimming most Tuesdays. Please send a completely disposable lunch, swimsuit, towel, flip flops or water shoes, and extra dry clothes along with your child. 8. Lunch: Send a disposable lunch with your child everyday, unless otherwise listed on the calendar. Please note we do not have refrigeration or microwave access. 9. D.E.A.R. Time (Drop Everything and Read - quiet time): There will be a daily quiet time where children will have the opportunity to drop every thing and read. Children may bring a book from home or read one of ours

In order to promote a safe, stimulating environment for all children and staff, each site will have guidelines that include Minneapolis Kids behavior expectations. The Minneapolis Kids policies on discipline are consistent with the Minneapolis Public Schools Discipline Policy. Choices and freedoms will be offered to your child throughout the summer. Accompanying them will be some responsibilities and expectations. Any serious inappropriate behavior will be reported to the parents. If inappropriate behavior continues, a conference with the parent will be scheduled. If any child needs continued behavior re-direction or threatens the safety of others, further action may be taken including possible suspension from the program.

BEHAVIOR

If your child is prescribed medication that must be administered during Minneapolis Kids hours, a physi-

cian or dentist must provide written instructions to Minneapolis Kids. There must also be written permis-

sion from the parents to administer the medication. Medication must be in the original container, prop-

erly labeled with the child’s name, date, amount, and frequency of dosage. This procedure is also appli-

cable to “over the counter” medication.

When first aid is administered to your child you will be notified.

Children will be expected to bring a lunch and beverage every day, except when noted on the

calendar. Please pack the lunch in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack. Note: Please do not

bring food that needs to be heated in a microwave or stored in a refrigerator.

* A COMPLETELY DISPOSABLE BAG LUNCH IS REQUIRED ON ALL FIELD TRIP DAYS!

LUNCH

FIRST AID

SNACK

A nutritious snack will be served in the afternoon, along with the occasional ice cream, pizza, or

other special snacks. Please notify staff of any dietary restrictions. If children desire, they may

bring an additional juice from home and refillable water bottle to have at snack time.

FAQS

FIELD TRIPS

All permission slips and forms need to be filled out before your child/ren is able to attend a field trip. Please return all permission slips to the Site Coordinators by Thursday, June 12, 2014. Children MUST be on site at least 30 minutes

prior to field trip departure. During this time,

we meet with all children to go over the field

trip expectations, divide into groups, make

sure all details are covered, hand out swim

shirts, and apply sunscreen. It is CRITICAL that

Swim suit and towel should be sent with your

child/ren DAILY for impromptu water fun.

Minneapolis Kids will provide a swim shirt and a t-

shirt that ALL children need to wear on every

swim trip/field trip. Swim shirts are NOT to go

home. They will be returned to staff after each

use, washed, and be given out before the next

field trip.

We have specific times throughout the day where

we insist children apply sunscreen.

ATTENDANCE

Please make sure to sign your child in & out every day at the par-ent station. All children must be picked up ($1 per minute late fee is charged after 6 PM). Please inform us beforehand if someone else will be picking up your child. We check IDs.

BELONGINGS

Toys and items of value should remain at home for all children.

Minneapolis Kids does not assume responsibility for any item brought

from home.

Lyndale School 312 W 34h St

(Ring doorbell at

main entrance)

PHONE 612-668-4004

SITE CELL 612-290-7354

HOURS 6:30 AM—6 PM

SITE

COORDINATORS Jonathan Doten

Vickie Hyatt

Carrie Miller

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Minneapolis Kids

Closed for Set Up

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Minneapolis Kids

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Minneapolis Kids

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12 WELCOME

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SUMMER

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SUMMER

16

On-Site

Club Day

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Field Trip

Edinborough Play Park

18

On-Site

Club Day

19 Community Trip

(*City Bus)

Downtown Library

20

Field Trip

Como Park and Zoo

23

On-Site

Club Day

24 Field Trip

St. Louis Park Pool

25

On-Site

Club Day

26 Community Trip

(*City Bus)

Minneapolis Institute Of Art

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Field Trip

The Landing

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On-Site

Club Day

JUNE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Field Trip

Cascade Bay

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On-Site

Club Day

3 Community Trip

(*City Bus)

The Melting Pot

4 CLOSED FOR

INDEPENDENCE DAY

7

On-Site

Club Day

8

Field Trip

Staff Surprise Day

9

On-Site

Club Day

10 Community Trip

(*Walking)

Highpoint Print Center

11

Field Trip

Richardson Nature Center

14

On-Site

Club Day

15

Field Trip

Hyland Park (Chutes & Ladders

Playground)

16

**Special Community Trip Minnesota Lynx

Game

17

On-Site

Club Day

18

Field Trip

Nickelodeon Universe

(Mall of America)

21

On-Site

Club Day

22

Field Trip

Maple Grove Pool

23

On-Site

Club Day

24 Community Trip

(*Walking)

Highpoint Print Center

25

Field Trip

Penny Carnival

28

On-Site

Club Day

29

Field Trip

Como Park Pool

30

On-Site

Club Day

31 Community Trip

(*Walking)

Rainbow Foods

JULY

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Field Trip

Minnehaha Falls

4

On-Site

Club Day

5

Field Trip

St. Louis Park Pool

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On-Site

Club Day

7 Community Trip

(*Walking)

Highpoint Print Center

8

Field Trip

Fort Snelling

11

On-Site

Club Day

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On-Site

Club Day

13

Field Trip

Science Museum of

Minnesota

14

Field Trip

Apple Valley Pool

15

Field Trip

Big Thrill Factory

18

Minneapolis Kids

Closed for Set-Up

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Minneapolis Kids

Closed for Set-Up

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Minneapolis Kids

Closed for Set-Up

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Minneapolis Kids

Closed for Set-Up

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Minneapolis Kids

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AUGUST

DAILY SCHEDULES Monday and Wednesday (On-Site)

6:30—9:45 AM Free Choice/Outside/Gym 9:45- 10:00AM Daily Meeting 10:00-11:30 AM Clubs 11:30—12:00 AM Lunch 12:00– 12:30 PM D.E.A.R. 12:30—1:00PM Outside/Gym 1:00– 2:30 PM Clubs 2:30– 3:00 PM Computer Lab/Story Time 3:30-4:30 PM Ouside/wading pool/Crafts 4:30-5:15 PM Gym/Room Options 5:15-6:00 PM Free Choice/Pick Up

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Field Trips)

6:30-9:30 AM Free Choice/Outside/Gym 9:30-10:00 AM Daily Meeting/Prepare for Trip 10:00am-3:00PM Field Trip 3:00-3:30 PM D.E.A.R. 3:30-4:00 PM Snack 4:00-4:45 PM Room Options/Outside 4:45-6:00 PM Free Choice/Pick-Up *Field trips and daily activities may be subject to change based upon

inclement weather and other circumstances beyond our control

**Please note: We close promptly at 6:00pm. You will be charged a $1.00 per minute, per child when you pick your child up after

6:00pm.

Summer 2014 Whittier Minneapolis Kids Permission Slip

I give permission for my child _______________________________________, to attend the following field trips when he/she is scheduled to attend the Minneapolis Kids Summer

Program at Lyndale. I understand that my child will be taking a school bus, city bus or walking to and from Lyndale School. Please note that Minneapolis Kids cannot provide

alternative care on location. Initials June _____ Tuesday, June 17: Edinborough Play Park (Shoes and socks required, School Bus) _____ Thursday, June 19: Downtown Hennipen County Library (City Bus) _____ Friday, June 20: Como Zoo (School Bus) _____ Tuesday, June 24: St. Louis Park Pool (Bathing Suit, Towel, Pool Shoes required School Bus)

_____ Thursday, June 26: Minneapolis Institute of Arts (Walking/City BusTBD) _____ Friday, June 27: The Landing (School Bus)

July _____ Tuesday, July 1: Cascade Bay (Bathing Suit, Towel, Pool Shoes required, School Bus) _____ Thursday, July 3: The Melting Pot (City Bus) _____ Tuesday, July 8: Staff Surprise Day (School Bus/Walking/City Bus TBD, _____ Thursday, July 10: Highpoint Print Center (Walking/City BusTBD) _____ Friday, July 11: Richardson Nature Center (School Bus) _____ Tuesday, July 15: Hyland Park (Chutes and Ladders, Shoes and socks required, School Bus)

_____ Wednesday, July 16: Minnesota Lynx Game (City Bus) _____ Friday, July 18: Nickelodeon Universe @ Mall of America (School Bus) _____ Tuesday, July 22: Maple Grove Swimming Pool (School Bus) (Bathing Suit, Towel, Pool Shoes required) _____ Thursday, July 24: Highpoint Print Center (Walking/City BusTBD) _____ Friday, July 25: Penny Carnival, Golden Valley (School Bus) _____ Tuesday, July 29: Como Park Pool (School Bus) _____ Thursday, July 31: Rainbow Foods Tour (Walking/City BusTBD)

August _____ Friday, August 1: Minnehaha Falls (School Bus) _____ Tuesday, August 5: St. Louis Park Pool (Bathing Suit, Towel, Pool Shoes required School Bus) _____ Thursday, August 7: Highpoint Print Center (Walking/City BusTBD) _____ Friday, August 8: Fort Snelling (School Bus) _____ Wednesday, August 13: Science Museum of Minnesota (School Bus) _____ Thursday, August 14: Apple Valley Swimming Pool (School Bus) (Bathing Suit, Towel, Pool Shoes required) _____ Friday, August 15: Big Thrill Factory (School Bus) ________________________________________________ _______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Child’s Name: Parent’s Name: SUNSCREEN _____ I give permission for my child to use sunscreen provided by Mpls Kids (Kids’ SPF 30) _____ I will provide my child with his/her own sunscreen BUGSPRAY _____ I give permission for my child to use bug spray provided by Mpls Kids _____ I will provide my child with his/her own bugspray

SUMMER 2014 CLUBS

Clubs

Summer at Lyndale Minneapolis kids will include six clubs

on Mondays and Wednesdays. Kids will have the oppor-

tunity to choose a club in which they have interest in and

will participate in a variety of exciting projects, activities,

and learning opportunities. At the end of the summer

each club will showcase all of the summer activities for

their families! Below is a brief description of each club. In

addition, Minneapolis Kids will also have occasional visits

from special guests

Sports Club (All Age Groups) Everyone likes sports especially kids! Each week Sports club will

explore many different sports from around the world including Foot-

ball, Soccer, Rugby, and many more! Kids will learn many skills to

be successful including team work, sportsmanship, communication,

confidence, and leadership!

Healthy Kids Club (All Age Groups) Healthy kids equals Happy Kids! Healthy Kids Club will offer a vari-

ety of projects and activities that focus on daily healthy choices.

Children will discover healthy food choices through cooking projects

as well as learning to incorporate healthy alternatives and fun sub-

stitutions to the unhealthy food we sometimes love to eat! Since

exercise is also the key to a healthy child, many physical games and

activities are offered to get the kids moving!

Multicultural (All Age Groups)

The world we live in is a fantastically diverse place! In

this club, kids will explore the worlds of many different

cultures. We will check out history, literature, customs,

and more! Our main focus will be on diversity and how it

relates to our day to day lives. Kids will have the opportu-

nity to discovery the world’s diversity through cooking

projects, arts and crafts, and new games. Kids will be-

come multicultural experts!

S.T.E.M. Club (All Age Groups)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is

the wave of the future for our students. In this club kids

will have the opportunity to explore Science through ex-

periments, engineering activities and other projects that

are fun and help to foster kid’s interest in Science and

Engineering!

Older Club (3rd – 6th Graders)

This club is for 3rd – 6th graders and gives kids the

chance to take an active role in choosing, planning, and

executing all club age-appropriate activities for the

whole summer! Facilitated by a Lyndale Mpls Kids staff

member, this club will give our older kids a chance work

together in creating fun projects, participate in exciting

new activities, and learn new leadership skills.

Visual Arts

Get ready to unleash your creative and artistic side! This

club will explore the many forms of visual and perform-

ing arts that enriches lives.. Through painting, sculp-

tures, music, photography and drama kids will have the

opportunity to use their senses, imagination, build self-

confidence, and new skills.

Site Coordinators

I have been with Minneapolis Kids for 10 years a child care assistant and most

recently, was hired as the new site coordinator for Lyndale. I am so happy to be

a part of working with kids, engaging their interests and helping them grow!

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota

and a Master’s Degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration from Metropoli-

tan State University. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, walking and playing

with my Siberian husky and playing the latest and greatest new games! I look

forward to a fun summer of exploring new interests, visiting new and interesting

places and meeting new friends!

This is my first year as a Site Coordinator for Minneapolis Kids, but I have had a relationship with the program for many years. I’m very excited to be a part of the whole process. I have worked as a preschool teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools for over

20 years, and look forward to may more with our Minneapolis Kids families.

I was fortunate to join the Minneapolis Kids team in August, 2011. Being a Site Coordinator for such an amazing program allows me to build strong relationships and bonds with children, parents, and the entire school community. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, with an empha-sis on Child, Family, and Community Development. In my spare time you can find me enjoying live music and theater, and organizing events and fundraisers for nonprofit organizations.

I am really excited about our summer program 2013 here at Whittier and can’t wait to be a part of making new memories for your child.

Jonathan Doten

Carrie Miller

Vickie Hyatt

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