District 196 ECFE

Today was the last day of our 4-week summer ECFE session. It's been fun having families in the building! And now we're looking toward fall. 🍂 Have you registered for the fall lottery yet? Next Tuesday, 8/4, 11pm, is the deadline to be included in the lottery. What is this "lottery"? Each quarter (summer, fall, winter, spring), our class registration opens to District 196 families. Families are asked to designate a first and a second choice class. After 2-3 weeks of open registration, we run a computer-generated lottery which places everyone in one of their class choices. (We have a high demand for classes, so this is a way of trying to get as many families as possible into at least one class.) After we run the lottery, registration opens again and more families register or you can sign up for a second class. Two weeks before classes begin, registration opens for out-of-district families.

>>> Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Isd196ecfeclasses

Just a reminder -- District 196 is hosting free summer breakfast and lunch programs at schools across our community. Available to youth 18 and under.

Program Sites: Breakfast: 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. *

• Cedar Park Elementary (Apple Valley)
• Dakota Ridge (Apple Valley)
• Diamond Path Elementary (Apple Valley)
• Echo Park Elementary (Burnsville)
• Oak Ridge Elementary (Eagan)
• Thomas Lake Elementary (Eagan)
• Westview Elementary (Apple Valley)
• Apple Valley High School | Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. *

The Open Door Mobile Lunchbox is also delivering meals throughout the District.

>>> More information: https://tinyurl.com/5h7x5m85

Our fall ECFE catalog is in the mail this week! 🍂 And online registration is open. In addition to our age-specific classes, we have a great line-up of topic classes for mixed age groups. While most of our classes are for ages birth to prekindergarten, a few of our evening classes are for ages birth through 6 years old (not yet 7). We hope to see you this fall!

>>> Register here: https://district196.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/ecfe/229/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Our summer ECFE classes started this week. It's great to have families in the building again! We have *one* last spot available in one class:

Setting Limits with Confidence
Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

If you're missing ECFE, register you and your child by the end of the day Monday, July 13.

Setting Limits with Confidence Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Do you struggle with setting limits while staying calm and connected with your child? This class will provide strategies to help you establish clear, consistent, and effective boundaries while fostering a strong parent-child relatio...

Our summer ECFE classes run from July 7-30. There are a few spots still available. We would love to see you this summer!

>>> Register here: https://tinyurl.com/196ecferegistration

Are you looking for preschool for your 4 year old starting in September? Several of our half-day Connections Preschool classes still have openings. (Note: Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1.)

>>> Apply here:
https://district196.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/6/connections-preschool

Join us for our last family playtime for the school year! This Friday, May 29, 9-11 a.m. Children can dress up for dramatic play; explore the wonders of math, science and senses while they squish, squeeze and create with play dough; run, jump, climb and learn through movement in our gym.

>>> Register here:

Family Playtimes One-Time Event for parents with children ages birth through prekindergarten. Pop in to play with your little ones and our ECFE staff. Dress up for dramatic play. Explore the wonders of math, science and senses while you squish, squeeze and create with play dough. Dump, pour, mash and mix in the sens...

Here's a lunch or dinner idea for tomorrow - Tuesday, May 19! Eat at Beirut restaurant in Rosemount and support our Early Childhood Family Services programs.