2012-13 Wayzata Family Learning Center Catalog

Like No Place Else!
Wayzata Family Learning Center
2012-2013 Registration and Information
Exactly What You’re
Looking For!
Parent/Child Classes
Peppermint Fence Preschool
Peppermint Fence Plus
Extended Day Program
Parenting Workshops
Summer Preschool
One-on-One Parent Coaching
Drop-Off Childcare
Online registration starts
February 22, 2012
763-745-5290 • www.wayzata.k12.mn.us
Like No Place Else!
How May We Help You?
Family Learning Center
305 Vicksburg Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Office, Cindy Browne
Program Secretary.......... 763-745-5290
Family Learning Center Fax ....763-745-5291
Coordinator, Marcia Treno...... 763-745-5292
Lead Parent Educator/Parent Coach
Mary Eckberg.................. 763-745-5295
Peppermint Fence Manager
Joyce Heyer.................... 763-745-5294
Kindergarten Readiness Manager
Renée Lach..................... 763-745-5293
Peppermint Fence Plus Manager
Lisa Landry..................... 763-745-5271
• Wayzata Schools Program of Excellence
Wayzata Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Chace Anderson........ 763-745-5000
• On-Site Teaming with Early Childhood Special Education and
Early Childhood Screening
Director of Community Education
Bob Wittman.................... 763-745-5202
• Kindergarten Readiness Emphasis
• Warm and Welcoming Environment
• Extensive Outreach and Community Partnerships
• Concerned about your child’s growth and development?
Call 763-745-5290.
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Online Registration Begins February 22, 2012
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Early Childhood Family Education
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Exceptional parent education and support
Building strong parent/child relationships
Experienced, licensed teachers and parent
educators
Peppermint Fence Preschool
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Teaching to the whole child
Results-oriented kindergarten readiness focus
Internationally accredited
Peppermint Fence Plus
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Safe and nurturing setting
Curriculum-based program
Internationally accredited
Extended day program
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Summer Fun
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Barefoot in the Grass Preschool
BLOCK Time
Wonderful Wednesdays
Spanish ‘Round the World
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Just for Parents
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Classes designed to meet your needs
Free, one-on-one parent coaching
It’s quick and easy! Go to www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces
Select Registration, then Early Childhood
No internet access? Just give us a call: 763-745-5290
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Why All the Excitement?
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
1. E CFE is guaranteed affordable! No one
will be turned away due to inability to
pay. Our fees have not increased and
sliding fees are still available. Depending
on your family income and size, you
may qualify for a 20%-80% fee discount.
Your call for information on financial
assistance will be handled with respect
and confidentiality. Call 763-745-5290.
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istrict 284 staff discount: Save $10 off
the fee for one ECFE class!
3. Newcomers discount: Very first time in
ECFE? Save $10 on your first payment.
4.Not a good fit? If you change your mind,
we will refund your entire fee if you
notify us before the second day of class.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is unique to Minnesota. This nationally
celebrated model supports the essential role of parents as their birth- to fiveyear-old children’s first and most important teachers. ECFE programs require
degreed, licensed early childhood teachers and parent educators. Our ECFE is
typical of Wayzata Schools, a model of excellence and among the very best in
Minnesota. We have the energy and resources to meet the needs of your family.
Register now and experience our best year ever!
Baby Steps: 0-12 Months
What does your baby need from you? What do YOU need for yourself? Start out
on the right foot! Discover new ways to support and enjoy your baby, engage
with other moms and dads, and build on your strengths. Playtime and “nesting”
with your infant will be followed by parent discussion and the best available
information and support from our experienced, licensed parent educators. Your
baby will stay with you. Whether this is your first or fifth child, your baby is
unique and special, and so is this time in your life. Age ranges for Baby Steps
classes vary. Choose a class that correlates with your child’s birth date.
Full-Year
Classes
Siblings Plus is a program of Peppermint
Fence Plus. This exceptional, accredited
program is available to siblings of children
enrolled in a daytime or Tuesday evening
ECFE class. Infant siblings under four months
of age may stay with their parent in an ECFE
class or in Siblings Plus. If your baby is over
four months, or will turn four months during
the class series, you will need to register
for Siblings Plus or find other child care
whenever they reach that age.
Class Dates
1st
1st Sibling
Payment* Payment*
0–6 Months (Birth Dates: March 1, 2012–Sept. 20, 2012)
W/ 1–2:30 p.m.
Siblings Plus
Class #
C001
Sept. 20, 2012–May 17, 2013
$168
$63
6–12 Months (Birth Dates: Sept. 1, 2011–March 1, 2012)
W/ 10:45–12:15 p.m.
C002
Sept. 20, 2012–May 17, 2013
$168
$63
Th/ 11–12:30 p.m.
C003
Sept. 20, 2012–May 17, 2013
$168
$63
Class #
Class Dates
Full Class
Fee**
Sibling
Fee**
Short-Term
Classes
0-6 Months (Birth Date after February 29, 2012)
T/ 6:15–7:30 p.m.
E001-1
Sept. 25–Oct. 30, 2012
$56
$35
T/ 6:15–7:30 p.m.
E001-2
Nov. 13–Dec. 18, 2012
(No class Nov. 8)
$45
$30
T/ 1:15–2:30 p.m.
C00A
Sept. 25–Oct. 30, 2012
$56
$35
T/ 1:15–2:30 p.m.
C00B
Nov. 6–Dec. 18, 2012
$56
$35
Details on additional Short-Term classes for 0-6 months, occurring January–May 2013, will
be available in November 2012. Check our website and Facebook page, or call us.
* Second payment for full-year classes due Nov. 12, 2012; third payment due Feb. 11, 2013.
** Short-term class fees listed above cover entire class; no additional payments required.
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Busy Ones: 12–24 Months
Explore the world through your toddler’s eyes, connect with
other families, enhance your parenting skills, discover fresh
activity ideas, and navigate the joys and challenges of raising a
toddler. Wondering about your toddler’s intense “emotions in
motion,” nutrition, sleep, or how to take care of yourself? Group
discussion and the best, most reliable information from our
professional teachers will increase your joy and confidence as a
parent. Parent/child separation will be introduced gradually as
childrens’ comfort levels in the classroom increase. Classes start
September 20, 2012 and end May 17, 2013.
Day/Time
Class #
First Payment*
Sibling Fee
12–24 Months (Birth Dates: September 1, 2010–September 1, 2011)
Th/ 6–7:30 p.m.
E101
$168
$63
T/ 8:45–10:15 a.m.
C102
$168
$63
Th/ 9–10:30 a.m.
C103
$168
$63
F/ 9–10:30 a.m.
C104
$168
$63
M/ 8:45–10:15 a.m.
C106
$168
$63
W/ 8:45–10:15 a.m.
C107
$168
$63
F/ 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
C108
$168
$63
M/ 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
C109
$168
$63
* Second
payment due Nov. 12, 2012; third payment due Feb. 11, 2013
** See page 4 regarding sliding fees
Kids on the Go: 24+ Months
Potty Training • Kindergarten Readiness • Family Fun •
Discipline • Siblings • Self Care for You
Enjoy quality focus and play time with your 2- to 5-year-old,
innovative parenting strategies and support, new friendships
for you and your child, and ways to help your child learn and
develop to his/her potential. During separation, you and your
child will discover the joys of learning and growing with other
families, along with the support and guidance from licensed
children’s teachers and parent educators. Age ranges for classes
vary. Choose the class with a birth-date range that fits your
child. Classes start September 20, 2012 and end May 17, 2013.
Day/Time
Class #
First Payment*
Sibling Fee
ECFE Night Life
Kids on the Go: Take Me to ECFE (24+ Months)
E502
Bring your 2- to 5-year-old to “night school” for the same fun
and learning as our Kids on the Go day classes. After special
parent/child activities, projects, and fun together at circle time,
you’ll leave your child with his/her new friends and awesome
teachers as he/she learns through play activities. Meanwhile,
parent group discussion will cover whatever information and
guidance you need now, such as stress management, routines,
siblings, behavior, and social/emotional growth. Couples,
individuals, and single parents are all welcome!
Baby Steps: Baby Night Owls (0-6 Months)
E001 Series
Can’t make it to class during the day? Both Mom and Dad
want to attend? Baby Night Owls is your solution! Enjoy
the same Baby Step experiences at night: special time with
your baby, meeting parents and their newborns, and the
information and support you need! Siblings Plus is available
for your older children, through kindergarten age. Two 6-week
series are offered in the fall. Additional 6-week series will be
offered January through May 2013. Check our website or call
763-745-5290 for updates.
Busy Ones: Toddler Night Owls (12-24 Months)
E101
With so many parents in the daytime work force, Toddler
Night Owls fills quickly. Time with their toddlers is short and
precious, so parents and staff decide together if or when they
will separate for parent-only time. Parent/child play and parent
learning and sharing are guided by a licensed parent educator
and early childhood teacher. Class runs September 2012May 2013. Toddler Night Owls can make it till 7:30 p.m. one
night a week, and they love class as much as their parents. It’s
the best of both worlds!
24+ Months (Birth Dates: September 1, 2007–September 1, 2010)
M/ 9:15–11:15 a.m.
C201
$212
$152
F/ 9:15–11:15 a.m.
C302
$212
$152
T/ 6:30–8 p.m.
E502
$168
$63
24–36 Months (Birth Dates: September 1, 2009–September 1, 2010)
T/ 9-11 a.m.
C202
$212
$152
* Second
payment due Nov. 12, 2012; third payment due Feb. 11, 2013
** See page 4 regarding sliding fees
For more information, go to www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces; select Registration, then Early Childhood. Call 763-745-5290.
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Peppermint Fence Preschool
Excellence for the Whole Child
Kindergarten Readiness
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our child will grow and achieve academically,
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emotionally, socially, and physically toward
kindergarten readiness.
Your preschooler will have fun! Play is the “work”
of children, so our research-based curriculum
focuses on learning through play.
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internationally accredited preschool. We have full
access to the district’s resources.
We actively partner with Wayzata Early
Childhood Special Education in all our classes.
Some classes are team taught with an ECSE
teacher.
Parent Education and Support
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If your child is not yet potty trained, we will work
with you. All children are welcome here.
Two PLUS classes include a weekly parent/
child play day, plus adult-only time for parent
education and support.
Parents have free access to our “Ask a Parent
Educator” service for one-on-one parent coaching.
Safety and Health
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Safety is our top priority.
We are a peanut-aware facility.
Nutritious snacks are provided daily at no charge.
Peppermint Fence is accredited by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC.org), the international gold standard of excellence.
Visit us and see for yourself why we’ve achieved this highly prized recognition.
Peppermint Fence begins the week of Tuesday, September 4, 2012 with
individual conferences for you, your child, and the teacher. You’ll meet
together in a relaxed setting, allowing your child to explore the new
classroom. Your individual conference day and time will be sent to you in
August. Actual preschool classes begin the week of September 10. Parent/
teacher conferences are also held in November 2012 and March 2013.
NEW—Amazing Afternoons!
Full-year enrichment classes for children 3–5 years old and kindergartners!
Choose one, two, three, four, or even ALL five afternoons! Classes run
September 10, 2012–May 17, 2013. These mixed-age classes include music,
art, movement, math, science, and language activities. Your child is learning
while having fun! Enroll in just Amazing Afternoons or add them to your
child’s school day.
Class #
Day
Time
Monthly Fee
Spanish
M
12:15–2:15 p.m.
$65
Terrific Tuesdays
T
1–3:30 p.m.
$75
Wacky Wednesdays
W
1–3:30 p.m.
$75
Thrilling Thursdays
Th
1–3:30 p.m.
$75
Fun Fridays
F
1–3:30 p.m.
$75
Extended Day!
Expand your child’s Peppermint Fence learning experiences through our
Extended Day curriculum. Extended Day is available for 36+ month-olds,
8–9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on your child’s preschool days.
Cost is $8.00 per hour when you sign up at least 24 hours in advance,
$9.00 per hour for same-day sign up (space permitting). Sign up for the
full year and receive a discounted rate of $7.50 per hour!
For more information, go to www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces; select Registration, then Early Childhood. Call 763-745-5290.
Two Years Old as of September 1, 2012
Peppermint Fence West
Two PLUS classes: Parents attend with their children on Tuesday
or Wednesday. After parent/child activities, parents separate for
parent group education and support with a parent educator.
Sibling Care is available for these days. Class size is 14. Mixedage class: child only both days.
Peppermint Fence West is an expansion of the quality
programming offered by Wayzata Public Schools’ Peppermint
Fence Preschool. Peppermint Fence West is located in the new
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners building at
1605 County Road 101, just 1.5 miles west of our center.
Class #
Days
Time
Monthly Fee
The new location includes the same licensing, curriculum,
enrichment activities, parent involvement, and resources for
which Peppermint Fence Preschool is known.
Two PLUS A
M/W
8:45–10:45 a.m.
$169
Two PLUS B
T/Th
9–11 a.m.
$169
Two PLUS C*
T/Th
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
$169
We are offering two classes at Peppermint Fence West:
Two PLUS D
W/F
9–11 a.m.
$169
Mixed Age**
T/Th
9 a.m.–noon
$209
• Mixed Age Class—is for children born before March 2,
2010 (30+ months and not in kindergarten). Classes meet
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.–noon and cost $209 per
month. Class size is 18.
Two PLUS Sibling Care
$60
• Class 4J—is for children who are 4 years old as of
September 1, 2012. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and cost $314 per month. Class size is 20.
* Bring your lunch!
Three Years Old as of September 1, 2012
Class #
Days
Time
Monthly Fee
3A
T/Th
9–11:30 a.m.
$180
3B
M/W/F
8:45–11:15 a.m.
$266
3C
M/W
9:15–11:45 a.m.
$180
3D
T/Th
9–11:30 a.m.
$180
3E
T/Th
9–11:30 a.m.
$180
3F
T/Th
9:15–11:45 a.m.
$180
3G
M/W/F
11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Mixed Age**
T/Th
9 a.m.–noon
Fee
Due Date
($10 late fee)
Refund Policy
$75 registration fee
At time of registration
Nonrefundable
May 2013 tuition
May 15, 2012 (dead- Nonrefundable,
line to guarantee your nontransferable after
child’s slot)
May 15, 2012
$266
September 2012 tuition
September 15, 2012
Nonrefundable
$209
Oct. 2012–March 2013
tuition
First of each month
Nonrefundable
April 2013 tuition
April 15, 2013
Last payment
Four Years Old as of September 1, 2012
Our Kindergarten Readiness program teaches to the whole child,
and is the only program directly coordinated with Wayzata
Public Schools’ kindergarten curriculum. Class size is 20. Your
four-year-old will have Spanish instruction every week!
Class #
Days
Time
Peppermint Fence Payment Schedule
Monthly Fee
4A
T/Th/F
9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
$314
4B
T/W/Th
1–3:30 p.m.
$266
4C
M/W/F
9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
$314
4D
T/W/Th
12:15–2:45 p.m.
$266
4E
T/W/Th
9–11:30 a.m.
$266
4F
T/W/Th
1–3:30 p.m.
$266
4G
T/W/Th
1–3:30 p.m.
$266
4H
M/W/F
9–11:30 a.m.
$266
4J**
M/W/F
9 a.m.–noon
$314
Mixed Age**
T/Th
9 a.m.–noon
$209
Your slot is guaranteed when we receive your May 2012 tuition and
a completed Emergency Form, which can be downloaded from our
website or picked up in our office.
If you withdraw your child from Peppermint Fence once classes begin,
a 30-day notice before departure is required. If not, you will be
charged in full for the next month’s tuition.
Questions about an alternative payment timeline? Contact:
Marcia Treno, 763-745-5292 (marcia.treno@wayzata.k12.mn.us).
Peppermint Fence Savings
Discount for District 284 staff: Save $10 off registration fee for one
Peppermint Fence class!
Assistance for qualifying families: Preschool tuition assistance for
qualifying families of three- and four-year-olds is available. For more
information, contact:
Renée Lach, 763-745-5293 (renee.lach@wayzata.k12.mn.us).
** Classes held at Peppermint Fence West
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Peppermint Fence Plus
Peppermint Fence Plus is licensed and internationally accredited.
Our experienced, nurturing staff provides the attention, play,
security, and safety you expect your child to receive. Our services
are available 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Infant Room
We love babies and toddlers! We’ll follow your child’s schedule,
change diapers, feed, rock, and play with your birth- to 16-monthold child in our beautiful, calming room.
Toddler/Preschool Room
We teach directly from All About Preschool, a highly rated
program which follows themes through stories in the Book
Nook, songs and finger plays at circle time, art projects, and
large motor activities. We will provide your child with terrific
activities which are individualized by the ages, interests, and
needs of older toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.
Snacks and Meals
We provide free, nutritious, age-appropriate snacks. You may
send breakfast, lunch, or a favorite snack from home if preferred.
Our center is peanut aware, and we’re very diligent about any
child’s individual allergies or dietary needs.
BLOCK Time: Exactly What You need
BLOCK Time is our extremely popular Peppermint Fence Plus
program for children 18 months to 5 years. By pre-paying for
an 8-11 week session, you’re guaranteed a 2½ hour slot every
week, same day and time. Our welcoming, dedicated staff will
provide your child with all the benefits Peppermint Fence Plus
has to offer. Enjoy time for yourself, knowing your child is safe,
learning, and having fun!
BLOCK Time fills up fast! Watch for the registration dates listed
here so you can reserve your spot. Register online after 8 a.m. on
the specified day. Openings are filled on a first come, first served
basis. Payment for the entire session is required at the time of
registration. There are no refunds for missed days. The total session
fee is based on $8.00/hour but varies, depending on the day of the
week you choose. Cancellation fee of $10 before BLOCK Time
begins; no refunds after BLOCK Time starts.
Another option for BLOCK Time is to sign up for the year,
guaranteeing a slot for your child on the same day, at the same
time, for the entire school year. You will be billed monthly at a
rate of $7.50 per hour; these slots will be limited.
Session
Dates
Registration Begins
Great Programs for Great Kids!
Session 1
Sept. 17–Nov. 30, 2012
Aug. 20, 2012
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Session 2
Dec. 3, 2012–March 1, 2013
Nov. 12, 2012
Session 3
March 4–May 17, 2013
Feb. 11, 2013
BLOCK Time (see description at right)
•Extended Day for Peppermint Fence: Page 6
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Siblings Plus for ECFE: Page 4
Summer BLOCK Time
Do you need options for your 18-month to five-year-old child?
Summer BLOCK Time will be offered Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–
noon and noon–2:30 p.m. Dates are May 29–June 28, 2012. Cost
is $120. Online registration begins February 22, 2012 at 8 a.m.
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For more information, go to www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces; select Registration, then Early Childhood. Call 763-745-5290.
Summer Fun
Registration for all summer programs begins February 22
Barefoot in the Grass
5 Weeks of Fun!
10 classes beginning May 29, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.–Noon
$270 for 5 weeks
Barefoot in the Grass is our very popular summer
preschool for children who are 2- to 5-years old (on or
before September 1, 2011) and have not yet attended
kindergarten. Children will be grouped in classes by age.
At Barefoot in the Grass children:
•Explore the outdoors (barefoot in the grass!)
• Create artistic masterpieces
• Conduct science experiments
• Play with new friends
• Read stories
• Sing and move to music
• Run through sprinklers
•Move closer to kindergarten readiness!
Financial assistance may be available for qualifying families
of 4- to 5-year-olds. Call Renée Lach at 763-745-5293 for
details.
Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Change your mind? Fees will be refunded, minus a $25
cancellation fee, up to the last business day before the
session starts. No refunds once class begins.
Camp Peppermint Fence West
4 Weeks (8 Classes beginning June 4, 2012)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
($215 for 4 weeks)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon ($215 for 4 weeks)
Join us for summer fun at Peppermint Fence West. This is our new
summer preschool with all the great activities and learning you
have come to expect from Barefoot in the Grass ... just at our new
location! Camp Peppermint Fence West is for children who are 2to 5-years old (on or before September 1, 2011) and have not yet
attended kindergarten. This is held as one mixed-age class.
Extended Day
Extended Day is available for Barefoot in the Grass and Wonderful
Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. and noon-2:30 p.m., $8.00 per hour.
Wonderful Wednesdays
9 a.m.–Noon (May 30–June 27, 2012)
($140 for 5 Wednesdays)
Looking for more summer fun with a special focus? For five
Wednesdays your child can experience one of the following
special series that can stand on its own or be added to a Tuesday/
Thursday Barefoot in the Grass class. For children 42+ months as
of May 29, 2012, but not yet in kindergarten.
Princesses Rock!
A real princess is capable, creative, and playful. So what do little
princesses love to do? They dress up, design their jewelry and
crowns, dance, create and dramatize princess stories, and practice
good manners at tea parties. Of course, they also love to run, climb,
jump rope, pedal bikes, and play games. Be a princess. It’s a blast!
Pirates, Ahoy!
Come aboard, open the treasure chest, and sail away on a new
adventure each Wednesday. Your little pirate will enjoy pirate
snacks, books and storytelling, pirate games and toys, acting
out plays about pirate adventures, pirate music and art projects,
learning about pirates and their ships, and much more.
Artists in Residence
Your child will create a new masterpiece each week, using a
variety of techniques such as water color, tie dye, and rubbings.
Clay artist Cindy Browne will teach students how to make
individual clay projects.
The Wonderful World of Eric Carle
Step into the colorful world of Eric Carle’s books. Students
will experience a different book each week through reading,
discussing, and reenacting the story. They’ll learn about food and
science (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), animals of all kinds (The
Very Busy Spider) and how things grow (The Tiny Seed). Projects
and games will follow each weekly theme.
Spanish ‘Round the World
May 21–25, 9:30–11:30 a.m. ($140 for 5 days)
For children 42+ months as of May 29, 2012, but not yet in
kindergarten
Señora McCartney’s preschool Spanish series is the perfect way to
kick off your child’s summer adventures. Every day in class we’ll
“travel” to a different Spanish-speaking country to discover its foods,
culture, dance, crafts, animals, and most of all, language. We’ll sing
songs in Spanish, dance, play games, and make crafts—building
children’s Spanish vocabulary along the way. Each day there will be
a special snack, including some ethnic treats made during class.
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Just for Parents
Stress-Free Potty Training
Boys and Girls: Different and Alike
Mary Eckberg, Lead Parent Educator
Marcia Treno, Coordinator, Wayzata Family Learning Center
Monday, September 24, 2012, 6:30–8 p.m.
Free class
Childcare available, $10 per family; call 763-745-5290
Monday, October 8, 2012, 6:30–8 p.m.
$15/individual, $25/couple
Childcare available, $10 per family; call 763-745-5290
Whether you’re just thinking ahead or in the midst of potty
training, this class is for you! Mary’s goal is for you to leave
relaxed and reassured, with a reasonable timeline, expectations,
and strategies for your child. She works closely with our staff and
has great ideas for collaborating with your child’s teacher when
you know it’s the right time to get started.
Understanding what your child needs can be very complicated.
Is the situation at hand about temperament, development,
birth order, or circumstances? Or is it about gender? Learn
to recognize where gender plays a role in your child’s life.
Discover the ways boys and girls are both different and alike
in their emotional and physical development, their approaches
to relationships and learning, and much more. Using researchbased information, Marcia dispels common myths and incorrect
assumptions about gender differences. Her insights and
parenting strategies are enlightening and practical. Don’t miss
this opportunity to better support and enjoy your child!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Renée Lach, School Readiness Manager
Workshop I: Monday, November 12, 2012, 6:30–8 p.m.
Workshop II: Monday, January 14, 2013, 6:30–8 p.m.
$15/individual, $25/couple
Childcare available, $10 per family; call 763-745-5290
More than anyone, you are the most powerful influence on
your child’s readiness for school success. Renée collaborates
with Wayzata kindergarten teachers and will share their
recommendations for parents, as well as her own. Discover
the joy of teaching your child through play and exploring the
world together. Then watch how you’ve helped your child grow
emotionally, socially, academically, and physically towards
kindergarten readiness.
All Family Learning Center and district resident parents are
welcome! If the fees for these opportunities do not fit your
budget, please call Marcia Treno at 763-745-5292.
Cancellation refunds for evening parent workshops are available
with 24-hour notice. Call 763-745-5290.
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Keeping Peace in the Family
Mary Eckberg, Lead Parent Educator
Monday, February 11, 2013, 6:30–8 p.m.
$15/individual, $25/couple
Childcare available, $10 per family; call 763-745-5290
“Dad! She’s looking at me!” “Mommy, you take baby back
to hospital now.” “Two children! What were we thinking?”
Siblings bring joyful moments and memories, rivalry, stress,
parenting challenges, and special lifelong relationships to the
family. Discover ways to guide sibling behavior, teach conflict
resolution, and encourage respect. Learn how structure and
traditions create a sense of belonging and importance for each
family member. If you need a positive view of the big picture
and more peace in your family, this class is for you.
Stay One Page Ahead of Your Child!
HUG: Helping Us Grow
Do you have a birth- to 12-month-old baby? Sweet! Jo Schubert,
our licensed infant teacher and Certified Infant Massage Instructor,
will come to your home free of charge, at your convenience. She
can guide you through fussy times, sleep and feeding schedules,
sibling adjustment, searches for resources, supporting your baby’s
growth and development, finding your own balance, and much
more. Call today and take advantage of this special service created
for families just like yours. To arrange for a visit, contact Mary
Eckberg at 763-745-5295 (mary.eckberg@wayzata.k12.mn.us).
Ask a Parent Educator: Birth to 12th Grade
Cooperation • Toilet Training • New Baby • What’s “Normal” for
Your Child • Organization • Family Stress • School Achievement
• New Grade Level • Parent/Child Communication
Need a fresh set of eyes on the situation? Mary Eckberg, our lead
parent educator, has the experience, information, resources, and
support you need to stay on track with your child. She can talk
with you by phone, correspond by e-mail, meet in your home,
or at our center. This confidential service is free to all district
families with children ages birth-to-kindergarten, and those
enrolled at the Family Learning Center, regardless of residency.
Parents of K-12 children may also access this service for $35 per
hour. For more information, contact Mary Eckberg at
763-745-5295 (mary.eckberg@wayzata.k12.mn.us).
For more information, go to www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces; select Registration, then Early Childhood. Call 763-745-5290.
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Like No Place Else!
Office Hours
Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Phone: 763-745-5290
Fax: 763-745-5291
Visit us online at:
www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces
Select Birth–5
Registration for all
programs begins
February 22, 2012
Wayzata Public Schools
210 County Road 101 North
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391
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