family center 2015 summer catalog

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CENTERFAMILY

5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424

Call (952) 848-3908 or email [email protected]

Visit www.edinaschools.org/familycenter

2 Family Center Summer 2015

Set some time aside once each month to learn new parenting skills, replenish your toolkit, and build your confidence as a parent. Engage with leading-edge, research-based information and strategies to promote healthy and age-appropriate child development. Each session includes guided discussion time, which allows you to share your joys and concerns, your challenges and experiences—and benefit from group wisdom.

Individual Parent EducationDo you have questions you think are best addressed individually? You’re not alone, and nothing will surprise us! Schedule some one-on-one time with a licensed parent educator. We’re available with flexible schedules to provide research, information, advice and support on topics including:

• Child/adolescent development• Discipline• Communication skills• Nurturing self-esteem• Tantrums• Eating, sleeping or toilet training• Sibling issues• Curfews• Parent/child relationships• School readiness• Any other parenting concerns

A sliding fee scale is available, determined by income. Visit and register at

www.edinaschools.org/familycenter for more information or call (952) 848-3908.

Parenting Your KindergartnerFriendships at school, teaching responsibility, sibling issues, and positive discipline are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 1st and 2nd GraderEmotion coaching, independence, media, chores and allowance are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 3rd through 5th GraderCliques and bullies, puberty, optimism and resilience, and making good choices are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 6th and 7th GraderFriendships and social dynamics, balancing homework and activities, puberty, adolescent brain development, discipline and back talk, and technology and social media are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 8th & 9th GraderAdolescent brain development, budding romance, emerging independence, parties and dances, and technology and social networking are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your High SchoolerFriendships and social dynamics, money management, and drugs and alcohol are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

LOOK FOR THESE UPCOMING CLASSES IN THE

FALL 2015 ADULT LEARNING FOR LIFE CATALOG!

beyond ecfe – school age parenting


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flower beds with other moms and

classmates. It’s hard to remember

when winter is on its last leg, but

spring, sunshine, summer and loads

of fun is just around the corner! Take

a look through our catalog and plan

your child’s summer fun for the season.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Greetings from the Camp Director ...............................................4

Book Buddies ....................................................................................6

Kindergarten Camp ........................................................................8

Summer ECFE .................................................................................10

Financial Assistance ......................................................................12

Summer Child Care .......................................................................14

How To Register ..............................................................................16

Maps/Parking .................................................................................17

You are invited to a presentation and conversation about the how the upcoming Facilities Bond Referendum aligns with our district strategic efforts to advance our Edina Excellence and personalize learning for all students.

• Thursday, March 19 – 7 p.m., EPAC at EHS

• Tuesday, April 7 – 7 p.m., Auditorium at South View Middle School

• Monday, April 20 – 7 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall, sponsored by League of Women Voters-Edina


GREETINGS FROM THE CAMP DIRECTOR!

Join Book Buddies! This summer, our themes include Creative

Crayons, I Like Me, How Does Your Garden Grow?, Peek In a Pond

and To Market, To Market. In addition to being exposed to books and

authors, children will learn activities that focus on the STEM ( Science,

Technology,Engineering &Math) model. They will have fun: learning

about bodies and how they work in the “All About Me” unit, learning

how things grow and planting seeds in the “How Does Your Garden

Grow?” unit and experimenting with color mixing and counting

shapes in the “Creative Crayon” unit.

See you this summer,

Heather Whitesell

Edina Family Center Summer Camp Director

Parent-Toddler SwimParents work together with the instructor to encourage their young children (ages 1-4) to become comfortable in the water and to develop a readiness to swim. Toys and games help make this a fun and positive experience. Swim diapers required if not toilet trained. A parent or guardian is required to participate in the water with their child. Kay Zuccaro.

1802-S01 4 Sessions - $65 Wednesdays, Apr 8 - Apr 29 6:30 - 7:00 pm Valley View Middle School Pool

1802-S02 4 Sessions - $65 Wednesdays, May 6 - May 27 6:30 - 7:00 pm Valley View Middle School Pool


The Edina Family Center offers high-quality early education programs for families with children from birth through age five. Programs include new “Baby and Me” classes, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), preschool, childcare, and more. If you have questions call: 952-848-3908.

EDINA FAMILY CENTER

YOUTH PROGRAMS Youth programs offer a variety of fun and educational activities for ages 3-18, including classes and camps, KIDS Club (gr. K-3), WISE Guys (gr. 4-5), and SURGE (gr. 6-9)out-of-school time care. Service Learning and Youth Serving Youth provide student leadership and service opportunities. Youth Enrichment offers a wide array of enrichment opportunities at multiple sites before and after school as well on many school release days. If you have questions call: 952-848-3952.

We believe that everyone can learn and everyone can teach. We offer lifelong learning ranging from Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning to fitness, wellness, global awareness, hobbies, 21st century technology and professional development. If you have questions call: 952-848-3952.

ADULT EDUCATION

VOLUNTEEREdina’s Community Volunteer Program invites community members to share their time, talents and passions for learning with students or to support students. Volunteers can make a difference in a variety of ways in our schools. To find out more call 952-848-4923.

A partnership of Edina Community Education Services, Edina Public Schools, and the City of Edina, the Edina Resource Center provides your free and confidential connection to community resources, services, and information in Edina. If you have questions or need a resource please call 952-848-3936 or look online at www.edinaresourcecenter.com.

EDINA RESOURCE CENTER

Edina Public Schools facility reservations are available for rental by community groups per Policy 902. The facilities can handle many types of activities for large and small groups. Rental Guidelines can be found on our website or if you have questions please call 952-848-3963.

FACILITIES RENTAL

Have other questions? Give our Main Office a call at 952-848-3952 or stop by. We’re open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424 | [email protected]


Book Buddies provides an enriched preschool experience for children ages 2-5. Children enjoy the wonder of familiar and new authors and illustrators with the added dimension of STEM focus, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Children will discover the excitement of these components in books geared for their ages.

The books of the week set the stage for the activities: science, math, technology, art projects, group time, music, games, outdoor play time, snack time and much more.

Please note: No Class June 29 - July 6.

2 YEAR OLDS AGE TWO BY MARCH 1, 2015

CLASS DAY TIME ROOM PRICE (RESIDENT)

PRICE (NON-RESIDENT)

#02-1 Mon/Wed 9:00-11:30 103 $215 $225

#02-2 Tue/Thur 9:00-11:30 103 $235 $245

#02-3 Tue/Thur 9:15-11:45 170B $235 $245

#02-4 Wed/Fri 9:15-11:45 170B $235 $245

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3-5 YEAR OLDS AGE THREE, FOUR OR FIVE BY JUNE 1, 2015



#35-1 Mon/Wed 9:00-12:00 101 $261 $271

#35-2 Tue/Thur 9:00-12:00 101 $285 $295

#35-3 Fri 9:00-12:00 101 $123 $133

#35-4 Mon 9:00-12:00 129 $108 $118

#35-5 Tue/Thur 9:00-12:00 129 $285 $295

#35-6 Wed/Fri 9:00-12:00 129 $285 $295

#35-7 Mon/Wed 9:00-12:00 135 $261 $271

#35-8 Tue/Thur 9:00-12:00 135 $285 $295

#35-9 Tue/Thur 12:30-3:30 135 $285 $295


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Kindergarten Camp is in collaboration with the Edina public Schools Kindergarten staff. Each session will offer enrichment, field trip, Smart Board time, and an integrated curriculum of language and literacy, math, science and dramatic play. Get your child excited and prepared for Kindergarten!

KINDERGARTEN YOUR CHILD MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN IN SEPTEMBER 2015



KCampA Mon-Thur 9:00-12:00 135 $230 $240

KCampB Mon-Thur 12:30-3:30 135 $230 $240

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Early Childhood Family Education, or ECFE, allow parents to attend class with their children. All classes allow for parent/child interaction and some separation for a portion of the time. Parents discuss child development and family issues with a trained Parent Educator, while the children follow a curriculum planned by licensed Early Childhood teachers.

Please Note: The age of your child as of June 1, 2015, determines your class for the summer.

BABY & ME NON-SEPARATING NEWBORN - 9 MONTHS



#SU-0009 Wed 11:00 - 12:30 170A $100.00 $110.00

UP AND AT’EM SEPARATING 7-11 MONTHS



#SU-0711 Thur 9:00-10:30 170A $100.00 $110.00


TODDLIN’ TYKES SEPARATING 12-18 MONTHS



#SU-1218 Wed 9:00-10:30 170A $100.00 $110.00

TENDER TOTS SEPARATING 19-26 MONTHS



#SU-1926 Thur 11:00 - 12:30 170A $100.00 $110.00


GROSS FAMILY ANNUAL INCOME

PERCENTAGE PAID OF CLASS FEE TUITION

$100,000+ 100%

$80,000 - $99,999 90%

$60,000 - $79,999 75%

$40,000 - $59,999 40%

$26,000 - $39,999 10%

Under $25,000 0%

I certify this stated income level to be accurate and true. I will notify Edina Public Schools Early Childhood Programs if my income changes. I agree to pay the tuition amount listed.

ECFE is guaranteed affordable. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for a discount. Locate your gross family annual income on the scale below. The percentage listed under “Percentage Paid of Class Fee Tuition” is the percentage you will pay of the original tuition fee listed for the class. The sibling care fee is 50% of your class fee.

One-to-One VisitsOne-to-one visits are offered with no fee to support all expectant families and families with children up to two years old.

• One-to-one visits with a caring, knowledgeable MN licensed parent educator.

• Current information on parenting, infant development, and community resources.

• Opportunities to connect with other families with newborns in the area.

• A Welcome New Baby gift and more . . . One-to-one visits are offered through a partnership with Helping Us Grow (HUG).

For more information or to arrange a visit, please call 952-848-3908 or visit www.edinaschools.org/familycenter


The Edina Resource Center is a free and confidential service for residents and/or employees of the city of Edina. We are here to help you access and understand the services available to you. Our staff can answer questions from the need for food, clothing and shelter, to tax preperation, moving an older loved one to a nursing home and more. Please refer below to some of our commonly used resources for more information.

CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION

• Think Small – Minnesota’s largest resource & referral agency providing parents with information to help find & choose child care. 651-641-0332 or www.thinksmall.org

• Parent Aware - Parent Aware gives you the tools and information to find the best quality child care and early education for your child. 1-888-291-9811 or http://parentaware.org/

• Edina Public Schools Student Enrollment Center – Register to get into the EPS Census to receive kindergarten enrollment mailings. 952-848-4585 or www.edinaschools.org

• Edina Public Schools Early Childhood Developmental Screening – Screening recommended when a child is 3 ½ - 4. Must be completed before starting kindergarten. 952-848-4299

• Metro South Adult Basic Education – ESL classes for adult learners. 952-681-6170 or www.metrosouth.org• Edina Library & Southdale Library – Baby & family storytimes. www.hclib.org• Edina Community Education – Enrichment classes for birth-99, facility rental and volunteer opportunities.

952-848-3952 or www.edinacommunityed.org

CITY INFORMATION• Edina City Hall – Police, fire, government, parks/recreation and events. 952-927-8861 or

www.edinamn.gov • Edinborough Park – Adventure Peak Indoor play park. 952-833-9540

FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Hennepin County Front Door/Human Services – Provides comprehensive mental health, chemical health

and protection services. 612-348-4111• CAPSH (Community Action Partnership for Suburban Hennepin) – Energy Assistance. 952-933-9639• VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) – Emergency Service Provider& food shelf. 952-888-9616• Bloomington Public Health – Low-cost immunizations clinics. 952-563-8900• Minnesota Housing Link - Affordable housing resources and information. 612-522-2500

TRANSPORTATION• Transit Link - Curb-to-curb minibus service available for the general public where regular route transit

routes service is not available. 651-602-5465

For more information on how the Edina Resource Center can serve you, please visit www.edinaresourcecenter.com or call 952-848-3936.


We provide a gentle and loving atmosphere for children 6 weeks through Preschool. Your child will spend time in age-appropriate activities under the supervision of our highly trained, dedicated staff. We are licensed by the Department of Human Services.

CHILD CARE FEES

AGE BLOCK TIME DROP IN

Infant (6 weeks - 15 months) $27/3 hour block $36/day

Young Toddler (16 - 23 months) $26/3 hour block $30/day

Old Toddler (24 - 32 months) $26/3 hour block or $13/90 minute block $30/day

Preschool (33 months - preschool) $24/3 hour block or $12/90 minute block $27/day

Available for siblings while you attend an ECFE class

• Guaranteed if you register for sibling care when you register for you class by May 15, 2015

• Begins 15 minutes before and ends 15 minutes after your child’s class

• $10.00 non-refundable registration fee per child included in price

• The sibling care fee is 50% of your class fee

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Block time/extend your day

Give yourself a few hours every week or create an extended day for your child!

• Block time is offered on a space available basis

• 3 hours per day, 9 hours per week

• $5.00 non-refundable registration fee per child per day To extend your child’s day, sign up for extra time before/after class (children are escorted by Edina Family Center staff to and from the Child Care Center).

drop in time

When something comes up at the last minute or for occasional activities

• Drop in time is offered on a space available basis

• 3 hours per day, 9 hours per week

• Tuition is non-refundable once reservation is made

Contact [email protected] to request a drop in. Please list your child’s name, age/birth-date, drop-in date and three hour or ninety minute preferred slot time.

Please note: The Edina Family Center reserves the right to cancel child care due to low enrollment.


ONLINEwww.edinacommunityed.org

IN PERSONEdina Community Center North entrance, door 3.Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

QUESTIONS?Call (952) 848-3908

For more information, visit our website www.edinacommunityed.org

FAMILY CENTER CLASSES/CAMP GUIDELINES

Cancellations and refunds: Although most classes run, we

reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment.

We make cancel decisions three business days before the

start date of your class. Your tuition will be refunded in full,

except for the $5 registration fee which is non-refundable.

Weather: Refunds are not available due to inclement

weather, ie. extreme heat or rain.

Payment: We accept VISA and Mastercard. Your credit

card will be billed for Book Buddies, Kindergarten

Camp and/or Block Time once your registration has been

accepted. For ECFE enrollments, your card will be charged at time of registration. There is a non-refundable $5.00

registration fee for all summer 2015 enrollments.

Birth-date guidelines:

• 2 year old Book Buddies – your child must be two by March 1, 2015.

• 3-5 year old Book Buddies – your child must be between 3 - 5 years old by June 1, 2015.

• Kindergarten Camp – your child must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.

Children with special needs: Call 952-848-4814 if your child needs assistance in attending a class. Scheduling

paraprofessionals during out of school times is different than during the school day and while we will do our best to

honor your request, we cannot guarantee assistance. Giving us a 2 week notice will help ensure that we have plenty of

time to find support for your child during his/her class.

Edina Community Education Main Office Staff: here to help! From left to right: Lana, Diana, Maggie, Christina and Mary.

WAYS TO REGISTER

Question: How old does my child have to be to register?

Answer: • 2 year old classes – must be 2 by March 1, 2015

• All other classes - must be 3, 4, or 5 by June 1, 2015

• Kindergarten Camp – must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2015/2016 school year

Question: What is ECFE?

Answer: Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides a supportive atmosphere to explore parenting

methods and create quality connections with your child.

Question: Do you offer child care over the summer?

Answer: Part time summer child care is available from 8:30-1:30 Monday-Friday.

Question: What is Kindergarten Camp?

Answer: Kindergarten Camp is an 8 day camp, morning or afternoon, to prepare your child for kindergarten

in the fall.

Question: How do I pay for classes?

Answer: Your credit card will be billed when registration has been accepted at time of registration for Book

Buddies, Kindergarten Camp and Block Time child care. Your card will be charged at time of registration for

ECFE classes.

Question: Does my child need to be toilet trained to attend classes/child care at the Family Center?

Answer: Your child does not need to be toilet trained to attend classes/child care at the Family Center.

SUMMER FAQ’s• Shoes and socks – no crocks!• The Edina Family Center is a nut free

environment, no nuts of any kind please.

• Please apply sun screen before arriving, staff are not allowed to apply sunscreen.

SUMMER SAFETY



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EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING HOURSMonday – Friday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pmSaturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 pmSunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

PARKING INFORMATIONParticipants can park in the Edina Community Center red, green and gold lots and enter Doors 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 10 as indicated on the map. Please refer to the course room number to best determine which lot is most convenient.

QUICK PARKING GUIDERED LOT - Park here for elevator and handicap access, main office and summer camps.

GREEN LOT - Park here for summer camps, cafeteria and KIDS Club/WISE guys.

GOLD LOT - Park here for outdoor sports camps and auditorium access.

Maps & Parking

EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING HOURSMonday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PARKING INFORMATIONParticipants are encouraged to park in the Edina Community Center red and green lots and enter Doors 2, 3 and 4 as indicated on the map. Please refer to the course room number to best determine which lot is most convenient.

QUICK PARKING GUIDERED LOT – Park here for elevator, stroller and handicap access, main office and Family Center classes.GREEN LOT – Park here for childcare and Family Center classes.

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