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PopularBabies Drop-In & PlayEarly Childhood Family Education (ECFE)If you have a baby, this class is for you! Join other families doing activities, singing songs, and saying rhymes. A licensed Parent Educator will facilitate discussion topics about your role as a caregiver of a baby. Bring your questions! This is a drop in class-no registration necessary.2022-2023 School Year
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Baby Mythical Creatures Art Camp (3-6 years)Enrichment & EventsUnicorns, dragons, mermaids, and more! In this class, create art inspired by adorable mythical creatures when they are at their cutest and tiniest…when they are babies! Young imaginations soar and they create these magical projects. Painting, drawing, playing with clay, scribbling and giggling will all be done in this class. Please pack a nut free snack and drink. Instructor: Kidcreate Studios2023 Winter-Spring
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Bahay Kubo-Class on the Philippines (3-6 years)Enrichment & EventsExperience the Philippine culture and language through songs, games, and crafts. Young explorers will read a story about the Bahay Kubo, sing songs, and create their own Bahay Kubo house and garden. Bahay Kubo is “house on stilts” in English.2023 Winter-Spring
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Band LessonsCategory
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BasketballCategory
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Bird World (3-5 years)Enrichment & EventsGet your preschooler excited about Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM). Explore the world of birds by creating a bird nest, painting and playing with feathers, and going out in nature to make a bird's nest. Problem solve how birds weave and put a nest together2023 Winter-Spring
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PopularBubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere (3-5 years)Enrichment & EventsLearn how to make your own bubble solution and create a giant bubble wand to bring home. Exploring STEM with young children gives curiosity about items, inquiry skills, and the ability to play and manipulate objects.2023 Winter-Spring
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Canoe The St. CroixDay TripsEnjoy nature? Love being on the water? Join us for a relaxing afternoon of leisurely paddling down the St. Croix River. We will board the canoes at MN Interstate Park for an easy 7-mile paddle. This is not a race, don't worry about not keeping up. We will stop for lunch along the way at a spot with restroom facilities and then continue a beautiful journey to Osceola Landing where our bus will pick us up to return back to Mahtomedi. Bus departs Mahtomedi District Education Center at 10:15 AM, Returns at approximately 4:00 PM. Adults 18 & older please.2023 Winter-Spring
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Cell Phones & Parenting - Oh My!Lifelong LearningWhen your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! We simplify this complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. Instructor: Nickie Welsch, Social Club Simple. Zoom link sent via email upon registration Social Club Simple, is passionate about helping Adults & Seniors use technology to improve their lives in a positive way. Technology can help anyone, no matter what age or background. If you or someone you know has ever become frustrated when trying to use technology or experienced “technology overwhelm” then these classes can help. Each class is recorded and will be sent to all registered students. Follow-up support is also included.2023 Winter-Spring
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Coffee, Core & Pelvic FloorLifelong LearningJoin us for a coffee as you learn about your core & pelvic floor! Learn tips/techniques to help with leaking, urgency/frequency, diastasis recti, and managing pelvic organ prolapse symptoms. We'll also go over signs/symptoms for common pelvic floor issues as well as: How to engage and strengthen your deep core, which can help decrease low back, hip and pelvic pain. How to check yourself for diastasis recti and an intro on how to strengthen your core when you have diastasis recti. Practice breathing and muscle coordination exercises to keep your core and pelvic floor muscles strong and flexible. You'll receive a printout with an overview of topics covered that you can take notes on. Following the workshop you'll receive an email with links to videos of the exercises covered in the workshop, so you can have tips readily available! Instructor: Dr. Jessica Blaisdell, Bloom Physical Therapy & Wellness2023 Winter-Spring
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Community Baby Shower - FREEEnrichment & EventsBundle up your little one (0-12 months) and head over to our free Community Baby Shower. Meet other new parents, delight in baby activities, and circle time led by our Parent Educator. Enjoy refreshments, free gifts (for those registered) and hear from author, Stephanie Johnson of Baby Bare, as she shares about her approach to growing strong brains and bodies. Refreshments will be served and door prize. Everyone registered will get a free gift from the district! Reserve your spot today!2023 Winter-Spring
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Community EventsCategory
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Community LunchCommunity EventsGood food, conversation and live entertainment are on tap for residents of ALL ages. Registration required. Live music by Michael August Schumacher. NEW local restaurant Red Luna Seasons Catering, featuring a taco bar with ground beef, seasoned chicken, rice, beans and taco fixings.2023 Winter-Spring
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Community LunchCommunity EventsGood food, conversation and live entertainment are on tap for residents of ALL ages. Registration required. Live music; Kirkwood BBQ Catering, featuring BBQ sandwiches, beans, coleslaw and chips.2023 Winter-Spring
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Cooking Life Skills for Young Adults (grades 9-12)Culinary ArtsNEW FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS! Cooking and meal planning are essential life skills. Whether you want to learn practical skills for cooking at home or are headed to college or a new career, this class will help you with meal planning and cooking some basic, favorite recipes. Instructor: Alice Seuffert, Owner and Creator of diningwithalice.com and Zephyr Cooking Club Advisor2023 Winter-Spring
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Culinary ArtsCategory
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Day TripsCategory
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Early ChildhoodCategory
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)Choose Early Childhood Family Education! ECFE builds on family strengths and supports families in their efforts to raise their infants, toddlers and preschool aged children. Classes strengthen family relationships and provide information and resources to parents. Families attend classes together to experience learning in a safe environment to prepare for preschool, kindergarten and the future. Classes are taught by licensed parent educators, licensed teachers and qualified teaching assistants. ECFE strives to build a strong partnership between home and school.Category
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Early Childhood Parent Advisory CouncilEarly Childhood Family Education (ECFE)The Mahtomedi Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council assists in advising us in the development and planning of the programming we offer through Early Childhood. The Parent Advisory Council consists of caregivers currently participating in the program, local community members, and agency representatives who can offer input and guidance on community needs. What does the Parent Advisory Council do? Recommend activities, classes, and service for families with young children Be a springboard for family involvement in the district Sponsor family activities such as: Open Gym, Field Trips, Vehicle Fair, and much more! Raise funds to support program activities Why should I join the Parent Advisory Council? Parent involvement is key to a child’s educational success Expand your network of families with young children Be involved in decisions about the early childhood program Learn about the district What else do I need to know about the Parent Advisory Council? Free childcare is available for those who sign up. You can attend an occasional meeting or every month. If a parent/caregiver attends 2 PAC meetings a year and volunteers to help at 1 sponsored event they will receive one of the following: Free registration for the following school year’s preschool $50 off your ECFE tuition for the current school year One free Early Childhood Enrichment one time class (meeting only one day, not consecutive days)2023 Winter-Spring
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PopularEarly Childhood STEM Family NightEnrichment & EventsEnjoy awesome experiments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with your family and join our STEM family night. A STEM Family Night is an evening of hands-on science, math, and engineering activities for students and families to complete together. The event includes a range of activities covering different STEM topics. This is an open house event, so arrive and depart when it works for your family. Registration is required.2023 Winter-Spring
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FullEarly Childhood Screening- February 2023ScreeningWhat is Early Childhood Screening? Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is developing and growing and consists of the following components: Cognitive development Large and small muscle development Language and communication skills Social and emotional development Vision and hearing Height and weight Healthy history Immunization review Screening in early childhood supports children’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes health and development. Screening may link families to early learning opportunities and resources such as Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Special Education, School Readiness or home visiting programs. Screening is not a substitute for health care from your family physician or other providers. Who is required to be screened? Minnesota state law requires participation in screening before a child starts kindergarten, or must take place within 30 days of when a child starts kindergarten. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special Education may not need to participate; please call the screening office for more information. Screening is not required for your child's entry into kindergarten if you are a conscientious objector to screening. You will need to provide a written statement to your child's school district that documents your conscientious objector status. When should I have my child screened? Early Childhood Screening is available to children when they turn three years old. Although your child may be screened at any time before kindergarten, it is best to do so between three and four years of age so that any health or developmental concerns can be addressed sooner. Do I need to make an appointment? Yes, screenings are done by appointment only. To make an appointment click the link above which says register. We open the next month's appointments on the 15th of every month. If this month is full please check back on the 15th. If appointment times don't work for your schedule please email the early childhood office at julie.toppson@isd832.net. Appointments take place at the Early Childhood Office located in Wildwood Elementary (8698 75th St. No) or at the District Education Center (1520 Mahtomedi Ave). What happens during an Early Childhood Screening appointment? You can expect your child to participate in a few different screening activities. The screening staff will check to make sure your child's physical development is on track. The screener will also check your child's vision and hearing and review immunization and general health history. Your child will have the chance to participate in activities that show how he or she is developing. These activities are designed to be fun and familiar for children including things like building with blocks, standing on one foot and drawing shapes. Some of the screening activities, such as repeating a sentence, help you understand how your child is doing in building skills needed to learn to read. Children usually enjoy showing what they know and if they are shy or distracted, screening staff will work hard to make the child feel comfortable. You can always reschedule for another day if your child is not feeling well. At the end of the screening, the staff will take the time to connect with you and share information about how your child is developing. If there are any areas where your child could use more support, the screening staff will help connect your family with resources in the community. What if my child does not speak English? Please request an interpreter at the time of registration. Please Note: We open new appointments on the 15th of the month. If there are no appointments available for the current month, check back on the 15th. If you have any immediate concerns, please reach out to the Early Childhood Office at 651-407-2441. 2023-24 Incoming Kindergarteners: Early Childhood Screenings need to be completed within the first 30 days of school. Please do your best to make an appointment with our screeners. As the new school year comes the early childhood office will reach out to ensure your child is screened.2023 Winter-Spring
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PopularEarly Childhood Theater (4-5 years olds)Enrichment & EventsDive into an exciting introductory journey into the theater arts for pre-k ages 4 and 5 through the emphasis on creative play and discovery through theater art and imagination. Explore creative expression and play by using visual art, movement, storytelling, and music. Class will end with a showcase presentation in the last 30 minutes of our final class. Instructor: Graceful Monsters *Please note...February session is cancelled. Please enroll for April session.2023 Winter-Spring
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Easy Partner DancingFitness & RecreationNo matter the occasion, you’ll be prepared to dance! Taking steps from classic ballroom dances, you’ll learn easy to remember mini-routines, danceable to all your favorite songs including pop, blues, rock, country and more. If you think you have no rhythm and two left feet, this is the perfect course for you! Couples stay dancing together & singles rotate with other singles. Casual dress. For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com2023 Winter-Spring