Kids Company - The City of Belle Plaine

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BELLE PLAINE
Winter 2014
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION
Drivers Education ~ Enrichment Classes
Early Learning Programs ~ Preschool Pals
Kids Company ~ Health & Fitness
Recreation ~ Youth Fair ~ Trips
130 South Willow
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Phone: 952-873-2411
Fax: 952-873-6909
www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information3
Registration Information
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Preschool Pals6
Kids Company7
Drivers Education8
Youth Enrichment9
Youth Recreation12
Health & Fitness
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Adult Enrichment
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Youth Fair20
Trips21
Community Information
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Early Learning Programs
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Belle Plaine Community
Education & Recreation
130 South Willow
Phone: 952-873-2411
Fax: 952-873-6909
Director: Nelson Ladd
Secretary/Program Asst: Pandy Anderson
Early Childhood Family Education
330 South Market
Phone: 952-873-2415
Sheri Prokosch, ECFE Coordinator
Preschool Pals
330 South Market
Phone: 952-873-2415
Becky Luskey/Julie Miner/Tracy Witt,
Teachers
Kids Company
330 South Market
Phone: 952-873-2415
Dorothy Saulsbury, Kids Co Coordinator
School Year
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
What is Community Education?
Community Education operates with the belief that schools
belong to the entire community and should serve all
residents by providing lifelong learning opportunities.
It is the goal of Community Education to identify the needs
of the Belle Plaine community and provide corresponding
educational and recreational experiences for all ages by
utilizing available resources. Community Services strives
to communicate our offerings by mailing brochures to all
households, providing a weekly column in the Belle Plaine
Herald, the Community Education Website
(www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us) and by listing activities on
channel 8 of the local cable service.
View our course offerings page to find an educational
opportunity that is right for you!
We strive to make Belle Plaine “A great place to learn.”
Please contact our office for more information.
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The Community Education Advisory Council is composed of
members of the community. The council functions in cooperation with Community Education staff in an advisory capacity
to promote the goals and objectives of Community Education.
Members provide valuable feedback from the community
perspective to advise staff on the development of the
department.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
If inclement weather forces the District #716 schools to start late,
morning Preschool Pals and ECFE class will be cancelled. Afternoon and evening classes and activities will meet as scheduled.
If school is cancelled all Community Education, Preschool Pals
and ECFE class and activities will be cancelled. All facilities
will be closed as well. If school is dismissed early all Community
Education, Preschool Pals and ECFE class and activities for the
remainder of the day and evening are cancelled. All facilities
will be closed as well. Emergency school closings can be found
at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us and with messages from the district instant alert system. Announcements can also be found on
television channels KSTP 5, KARE 11 and WCCO.
Jr/Sr High School
220 South Market
952-873-2403
USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Belle Plaine Public Schools are available to
public organizations & groups, subject to policies and procedures. Please contact Community Education or the School District Center for
details. Belle Plaine Public School District is
a substance free area. Thank you for not using
tobacco on school property.
S Meridian St
Oak Crest Elementary
1101 West Commerce Dr.
952-873-2402
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Belle Plaine Community Education
Department welcomes applications for various
seasonal jobs. Job opportunities include supervision of youth activities, ice rinks, gymnasiums and officiating sporting activities.
S Willow St
District Center/Community Ed
130 South Willow
952-873-2400/2411
Chatfield Elementary
(ECFE, Kids Company, Preschool)
330 South Market
952-873-2401
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift Certificates are available for classes,
activities, special events, trips or any other program offered through the Community Services
Department. They may be purchased for any
amount at the School District Center.
S Market St
Building Locations
UPDATES
Additional information and program reminders
will be in the Belle Plaine Herald and on Belle
Plaine Cable Channel 8.
Information
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Glee Persson Orin Kruschke Cary Coop Kelly Smith
Scott Hallgren
Mike Daly
Matt Lenz
Mike Pingalore
Tom Kaletka Jerry Connolly Tim Lies
Hope Lawler
Jeff Kiewatt
Betsy Ollhoff
Kathy Koepp Nelson Ladd
Melanie Eggers
INSURANCE
The Community Education Department does
not provide accident insurance for participants
in any of its programs. Participants assume
all inherent risk of injury resulting from their
involvement in programs or activities outlined
in this brochure.
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W Prairie St
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important registration information
Where To Register
** You can register online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us. You can also phone, fax, or mail in your
registration. Payment must be received with registration.
Registration Policy
** To register for a Community Ed class, program or trip complete the form on page 5.
Then either register online, call in your registration, or deliver it to the Community Ed Office.
Once you register, you are responsible for following the registration, cancellation, and facilities
policies.
Reduced Fee Program
** Fees will not prohibit children from participating in most Community Education/Recreation
programs. You may be eligible for financial assistance through the REDUCED FEE PROGRAM.
All requests will be handled by the CE staff and will be held confidential. Some programs are excluded. Please call (952) 873-2411 for more information.
Cancellation Policy
** If you are unable to attend a class, program or trip you registered for, please call the
Community Ed Office at (952) 873-2411 to cancel your reservation. Cancellation refunds will
either be issued as a check or in the form of a class credit.
**Class cancellation reimbursement is as follows:
-Prior to 48 hours before program -48 hours in advance - day of program -No notification =
=
=
full refund
50% class credit refund
No refund
Classes are filled on a
first come, first served basis.
Pre-registration is required.
Payment is required at the
time of registration.
We will only contact you if
a class is NOT going to be held.
REGISTER ONLINE
No need to call or mail your form.
You can do it all online!
Click on Community Services
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Registration Form
Belle Plaine Community Education / Recreation / ECFE Registration Form
Please fill out registration completely. Incomplete forms may delay processing.
Parent/Guardian Name (First)
Parent/Guardian Name (Last)
AddressHome Phone with Area Code
City ZipDaytime Phone With Area Code
Emergency Contact Name/Number
Email Participant
Participant
D.O.B. Age M / F
Grade Sport, Class, Trip,
Cost
(first name)
(last name)
or Event
Payment must be made at time of registration
PAYMENT TYPE
(Make checks payable to: Belle Plaine Community Ed.)
□ Cash□ Check (#______) □ Mastercard □ Visa
Card # ________ - ________ - ________ - ________ EXP. Date: __________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________
(only required if paying by credit card)
I hereby release, absolve and hold harmless Belle Plaine Community Education and School District #716, its officers,
employees and agents from any damage resulting from injury incurred by me or my child while participating in the above mentioned programs. I understand Belle Plaine Community Education and School District #716 assume no responsibility
before, during or after the program. By registering with Community Education I understand I am responsible to follow all registration, cancellation, and facilities policies.
I am interested in coaching: □ YES
□ NO Name: _______________________Phone: __________
I give permission for the above information to be included on a published class list. ____ Yes ____ No
I do not want photo/video of my family to be used in program displays, advertising, and/or on the district website.
SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________
(If under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must sign)
Belle Plaine Community Ed
130 S Willow StPhone: (952) 873-2411
Fax: (952) 873-6909
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Preschool Pals
Preschool Pals
Belle Plaine Preschool Pals is a preschool opportunity for children who want to meet new
friends and practice the skills that will help as they enter kindergarten. Our curriculum uses
the State Early Learning Standards as a base and includes curriculums like Creative Curriculum and S.M.A.R.T. activities. Our daily activities include group time, music and motor, art,
cognitive learning time, computers or iPads, small group time, snack and storytime. Teachers
are Becky Luskey, Tracy Witt and Julie Miner.
Fall of 2014 registration will begin on March 17th at 8:00 am for 3 year olds currently attending Preschool Pals. New 3 & 4 year olds may register at the Youth Fair on April 12. Class
options will be announced February 1st.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee must accompany your registration. Scholarships are
available to those who qualify. If you have any questions or would like a scholarship application, please contact Sheri Prokosch at 952-873-2415 ext 5.
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Kids Company
Kids Company
Kids Company is the before and after school care program operated through Belle Plaine
Community Education. The program is located at Chatfield Elementary, the central base
is out of the ECFE Parent and Sib-Care classroom. Kids Company is designed to meet the
needs of parents who work earlier or later than regular school hours. Kids Company’s
mission is to provide before and after school care for children K - 6th grade in an environment
that is safe, enjoyable and caring while supporting children’s individual educational and
social development.
The activities will be divided by interest and age appropriateness. The children will
rotate and can choose from a variety of activities. Your child can expect to spend the
day doing arts and crafts, playing games, participating in service learning projects, and
hanging out with friends.
Kids Company is open Monday through Friday
6:00 am - 8:20 am
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fees:
$3.75 an hour
One Time Registration Fee: $25 per family
Kids Company is NOT OPEN over winter break.
Kids Company will be open based on need for all other non-school days during the week.
For questions and registration please call 952-873-2415 ext. 7
or email Dorothy Saulsbury at dsaulsbury@belleplaine.k12.mn.us
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Drivers Education
General Information:
The Belle Plaine Community Education
Drivers Education program is for students,
ages 15 - 18, who live or attend school within Belle
Plaine School District 716. The driver’s education program includes classroom instruction and
behind-the-wheel training.
Classroom Instruction: 30 Hours
Classroom includes lecture, class discussion,
videos, written work from the textbook and written
tests. Upon completion, students will be issued a
blue card.
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW): 6 Hours
Behind-the-Wheel allows a student to practice
driving on public streets and highways with an
instructor in a dual control (two brake) car. Please
come in or call Community Education and sign
up for Behind-the-Wheel. Priority will be given to
students based on age. If a student does not receive
Behind-the-Wheel immediately after their class,
please contact Community Education to be placed
on a list once you have received your permit. There
is a $20.00 per hour charge to make up for a missed
Behind-the-Wheel session. You MUST call the instructor or the Community Ed office 952-873-2411
at least 24 hours prior to cancel an appointment.
Upon completion of behind-the-wheel, students
will be issued a white card. A lost or misplaced
white card will cost $10.00 to replace.
Cost: $340.00
$170.00 due upon registration,
balance due at
completion of the class
Please stop by the Community
Education Office or Belle Plaine
High School Office for a
Drivers Education registration packet
or print a copy from the
Community Education website.
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Must be 15 years of age by the last day
of class to register.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION DATES:
Winter Session: (NEW DATES)
Saturday, Feb. 1 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Saturday, Feb. 22
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Saturday, March 1
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Saturday, March 8
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Tuesday, March 11 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Thursday, March 13 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 18
3:30 – 6:30 pm
Thursday, March 20
3:30 – 6:30 pm
Spring Session:
Tuesday, April 1
Thursday, April 3
Tuesday, April 8
Thursday, April 10
Tuesday, April 15
Thursday, April 17
Tuesday, April 22
Thursday, April 24
Tuesday, April 29
Thursday, May 1
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
3:30 - 6:30 pm
LOCATION:
District Center, Rm. 202
BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTION:
Offered April - July 2014
Anyone interested in taking the Hunter Education/
Firearm Safety course this spring will need to complete
the written part of the course online. The hands-on
portion, called the All Day Field Day, will be offered
on May 3, 2014. Total cost for Online certification with
an All Day Field Day will be $39.95 of which $32.45
will be paid, online, to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources. The remaining $7.50 will be paid
to the Belle Plaine Firearms group to cover costs for
the All Day Field Day. NO PAYMENTS ARE TO BE
MADE TO BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Youth Enrichment
SPRING HUNTER EDUCATION/
FIREARM SAFETY CLASS
Instructions for accessing online Firearm Safety/Hunter Education course:
1. Go to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s Firearms Safety Certification for Youth at: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms/index.html
2. Once on the DNR site, read through the requirements and costs.
3.
If you are youth ages 11-17, select the link titled “HunterCourse.com”.
a. Once on the site of the Minnesota Hunter Safety Course, select the Youth Hunter Ages 11-17 button.
b. Complete the registration information and begin the course. Payment for the online course ($24.95) and DNR registration fee ($7.50) will be charged when the online portion of the class is passed.
c. Once the online course is successfully completed, pay the fees (will need credit card) and print out a voucher to attend an All Day Field Day. If attending Belle Plaine’s All Day Field Day, see below. If interested in finding other All Day Field Days, go to http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms/index.html and view the Calendar of firearm courses
If an adult (18 and older) select the link titled “click here”.
a. Choose the Online Course link.
b. Complete the two steps listed for certification.
c. Adults are encouraged but not required to attend an All Day Field Day. If interested in attending Belle Plaine’s All Day Field Day on May 3, 2014, please call Scott Hallgren at (952) 873-2407 to register no later than April 30, 2014. All online coursework needs to be completed prior to the All Day Field Day.
Belle Plaine All Day Field Day Registration Instructions
(Required if a youth and wanting to attend Belle Plaine’s All Day Field Day on May 3, 2014)
1.
Register for the All Day Field Day by calling Scott Hallgren at (952) 873-2407 or emailing shallgren@belleplaine.k12.mn.us. Must be registered by April 19, 2014.
2. Complete the online section of the course by April 30, 2014
3. Attend mandatory class on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 6:00 – 7:30 at the Belle Plaine Vets Club. Payment of $7.50 (check or cash) will be needed to pay for ammunition and supplies.
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Youth Enrichment
PAINT & CLAY WITH ABRAKADOODLE
Abrakadoodle is a fun imaginative art program
for kids in grades K-5 that introduces children
to a wide variety of art materials & techniques.
In this class we’ll explore, paint, clay and 3-D
effects on our art projects. We’ll use clay to
sculpt some peacocks, learn to draw landscapes
and cats. We’ll paint on canvas, and explore
watercolor with special effects! We’ll even
create a 3-D painting. We’ll have lots of colorful
fun! Imaginations will soar!
DATE:Wednesdays,
Jan. 29 - Feb. 19
TIME:
3:15 - 4:15 pm
GRADES:
K-5
LOCATION:
Chatfield, ECFE Rm 1
INSTRUCTOR:
Abrakadoodle Staff
COST:$50.00
CRAFTS & CANVAS WITH
ABRAKADOODLE
Do you love funny animals? Want to learn to draw
a dog? In this fun class we’ll use some interesting materials to make a 3-D pig. We’ll create cool
canvas projects using Dog’s and Raccoon’s as our
subjects. In this short 3 week class we will
create some very fun and creative art for your room.
www.abrakadoodle.com
DATE:Wednesdays,
March 5 - 19
TIME:
3:15 - 4:15 pm
GRADES:
2-5
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Abrakadoodle Staff
COST:$38.00
ART CLUB
Join the Oak Crest Art club. We’ll meet for 6 Tuesdays. In this session we’ll be focusing on a variety
of painting techniques. This is a great class to connect with other students your age that love to create
and learn about art. Space is limited and this class
fills up quickly!
AWESOME ART CAMP
Come celebrate spring with an explosion of color.
In this fun camp we’ll try everything from sculpting cute birds in their nest to using chalk pastels
to draw a fun fox. We’ll even make a colorful
duct tape bag to carry your stuff! We’ll have a
blast creating lots of awesome art. For more info
on Abrakadoodle, the leader in children’s art programming, go to www.abrakadoodle.com.
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DATE:Wednesdays,
April 16 – May 7
TIME:
3:15 - 4:15 pm
GRADES:
K-5
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Abrakadoodle Staff
COST:$50.00
DATES:
Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, and 11
TIME:
3:15 - 4:30 pm
GRADES:
3-6
LOCATION:
Oak Crest, Art Room
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Banks
COST:$50.00
CLAY SLAB HOUSE (Back by popular demand!)
Using our slab roller and a milk carton, students
will learn to create a house out of clay. Use your
imagination to add extra details to your house.
Then add the finishing touches by adding color using a variety of glazes. If you have taken this class
before you are welcome to design your own blueprints for your house.
DATES:
April 7, 8, 9 & 14
TIME:
3:15 - 4:30 pm
GRADES:
3-6
LOCATION:
Oak Crest Elem, Art Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Robin Banks
COST:$30.00
YOGA
YogaKids classes help kids connect mind and body
to experience a natural state of fitness, fun and
feeling great. Each YogaKids class is comprehensive, age appropriate, theme-based, and integrates
movements, poses, music, and non-competitive
games in the unique YogaKids method. Classes
close with guided visualization and deep relaxation, leaving kids calm and centered.
SESSION 1:
SESSION 2:
SESSION 3:
SESSION 4:
SESSION 5:
Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - 29
Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - 26
Wednesdays, March 5 - 19
Wednesdays, April 2 - 23
Wednesdays, May 7 - 28
GRADES/TIME:
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
COST:
Age 4 - 2nd Grade
6:00 - 6:45 pm
3rd Grade - 6th Grade
7:00 - 7:45 pm
Oak Crest Gym
Laura Nelson
$32.00 per session
($24.00 for Session 3)
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Daddy / Daughter Dance
Sunday, May 4
2:00 - 4:00 pm
YOUNG ASTRONAUTS
The Young Astronauts Program is starting up
again! This program first came to Belle Plaine
in the 1980’s and we are excited to be offering
it again. Join us as we discover flight through
hands on engineering challenges and activities.
We will be learning about the forces of flight, the
science behind flying, as well as making our own
flying devices. Just as with tradition we will
be doing the Egg Drop towards the end of the
school year.
Youth Enrichment
Payment Due
At Time Of
Registration
GRADES:
4-7
DATE:
Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14 & May (TBD)
TIME:
3:15 – 5:00 pm
LOCATION:
Oak Crest, Rm. A108
INSTRUCTOR:
Kirsten Urke &
Abbie Witt
COST:$25.00
ACT PREP SEMINAR (Zapping the ACT)
The workshop that delivers! This workshop
enables students to prepare for the ACT college
admission exam. Participants gain valuable
insight into the ACT through a close examination
of each type of question. The workshop teaches
students the strategies necessary for answering
specific question types and general test taking
tips. Also provides suggestions for post workshop test preparation. A competitive score can
bring new opportunities for college bound students. This test preparation workshop coaches
high school juniors and seniors to do their best
on the ACT.
DATES:
Saturday, March 22
TIME:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm LOCATION:
Shakopee High School,
Lecture Rm
COST:
$89.00
INSTRUCTOR:
ZAPS Learning Co. Instructor
CLASS CODE:
WSY-05-ACT
Register for College Prep classes at
Shakopee Community Education:
www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
or call (952) 496 - 5029
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Youth Recreation
TIGER CUBS BASKETBALL
The Tiger Cubs Basketball Program is for boys
and girls in Kindergarten thru 2nd grade. The
program goal is to introduce and develop basic
basketball skills. Each practice will conclude
with a short game and fun activity. Gym shoes
are required and should be carried in. Kindergarten and first graders receive a basketball and
second graders receive a t-shirt.
DATES: Saturdays,
Jan. 4 – Feb. 22
TIMES:Kindergarten: 9:00 – 10:00 am
1st Grade:
10:00 –11:00 am
2nd Grade:
11:00 am –12:00 noon
LOCATION:
Chatfield Elem., Gym
INSTRUCTORS:
Volunteer Coaches
COST:$25.00
T-BALL & SQUIRTS
T-ball is a low-organized game designed for youth
skill development. Learn the basic fundamentals of
baseball/softball. In this program the emphasis is
on fun rather than competition. In Squirts, the basic
structure of the game will be introduced as well as
the skill of hitting a coach pitched ball. We will have
1-2 coach meetings prior to the start of the program
and coaching resources will be provided. Coaches
are volunteer parents.
WILL NOT MEET JULY 2nd AND 3rd
T-BALL
AGE:
5 - 6 year old Boys and Girls
DATES:
Tues & Thurs, June 10 - July 17
TIME:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Oak Crest Rec Fields
COST:$35.00
DEADLINE: May 9
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SQUIRTS
AGE:
7 - 8 year old Boys and Girls
DATES:
Mon & Wed, June 9 - July 16
TIME:
6:30 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Chatfield Rec Fields
COST:$35.00
DEADLINE: May 9
Your Donation Makes
A Difference!!
Allows BP children the opportunity
to participate in sports and enrichment
activities. This would enable moderate income families to enjoy positive
experiences. Please contact Community
Education for more information.
Thank you!!
Payment Due
At Time Of
Registration
T-Ball & Squirts
Early Registration
Save $10.00 if you
register and pay at the
April 12th Youth Fair
T-Ball & Squirt Coaches Meetings:
T-Ball
Tuesday, May 13 @ 7:00 pm
High School Commons
Squirts:
Wednesday, May 14 @ 7:00 pm
High School Commons
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Little League Softball is the first formal softball
program for girls 9-12 (grades 3-6) years old.
The 3rd & 4th grade league uses both players
and coaches as pitchers and the 5th & 6th grade
uses just player pitchers. The player-pitchers
are introduced to softball pitching fundamentals.
Little League Softball attempts to continue the
development of softball players, continuing the
basic structure and the skills needed to enjoy success. The emphasis is on fun rather than competition in this program. Both divisions will do some
local traveling. Parents are responsible for child’s
transportation. Coaches are volunteer parents.
Little League Baseball is designed to continue the
development of young baseball players. The 3rd
& 4th grade league uses pitching machines and the
5th & 6th grade league uses players as pitchers.
Although advanced skills and strategies will be
introduced, the primary focus is still to have fun.
All players are requested to wear gray pants. Most
sporting goods stores carry these. Coaches are
volunteer parents. The older division will do some
local traveling. Parents are responsible for child’s
transportation.
DATE:
TIME:
GRADES:
LOCATION:
COST:
DEADLINE:
Mondays & Wednesdays,
May - July
6:30 pm
3-6
3rd & 4th - Oak Crest Fields
5th & 6th - Meadow Park
$60.00
April 12
DATE:
TIME:
GRADES:
LOCATION:
COST:
DEADLINE:
Youth Recreation
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Tuesdays & Thursdays,
May - July
6:30 pm
3-6
Chatfield Rec Fields
$60.00
April 12
Little League BB/SB
Early Registration
Save $10.00 if you
register and pay at the
April 12th Youth Fair
Little League Baseball & Softball
Coaches Organizational Meeting
All parents interested in coaching their sons or daughters
(grades 3-6) team are asked to attend this meeting.
Tuesday, April 1
Baseball - 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 3
Softball - 6:30 pm
High School Room 206
Discussion items will include:
Determination of team numbers, season schedule, playoff schedule, rules review and establish dates for team
selection and equipment handout, etc
For further information please call
Community Services at 952-873-2411
Volunteer Coaches
receive a 50% credit for their
registration fee to be used on
a future Community
Education Class or Activity.
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Youth Recreation
TAE KWON DO
This is the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Students will learn self defense, self control, history,
sparring and techniques needed to test in the beginning level of Tae Kwon Do. Advanced students will
continue on at their own pace. Students attending class in BP are also welcome to train at other Kroells
Karate Club locations at no additional cost.
SESSION 1: Wednesdays,
Jan. 8 - Feb. 12
SESSION 2:
Wednesdays,
Feb. 19 - April 2
(No Class March 26)
SESSION 3:
Wednesdays,
April 9 - May 14
TIME:
6:30 – 7:30 pm
AGES:
5 years old and up
LOCATION:
Chatfield Elem.
Activity Room
COST:$36.00/session
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Kroells
Payment Due
At Time Of
Registration
PRESCHOOL GYM TIME
Get out of the house on a cold winter day and
burn off energy. Have fun participating in
multiple activity stations.
MAXIMUM OF 40 CHILDREN
DATES:
Saturdays, Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22
TIME:
1:30 - 2:30 pm
AGES:
3 - Pre-K
LOCATION:
Chatfield Elem
COST:$20.00
THE SKATING RINK WILL OPEN FOR THE
SEASON AS WEATHER PERMITS
PHONE 952 - 873 - 2333
Open Skating/Warming House Hours:
Monday - Friday 3:30 - 8:30 pm
Weekends and Non-School Days
1:00 - 8:30 pm
When School Closes due to weather,
the Warming House will be closed as well.
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Zumba, it’s the hottest aerobic fitness craze, that’s all about dancing, party-style, to exhilarating music.
A Zumba class is a full hour of continuous dancing to Latin and international social-dance music. It
provides a high level of aerobic exercise and is structured according to the same principles as interval
training, alternating between fast and slow musical selections. But unlike most fitness classes, Zumba
involves virtually no talking. You’re having so much fun dancing around that you don’t realize you’re
exercising. Come join the party.
SESSION 1:
SESSION 2:
SESSION 3:
Mondays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 10
Mondays, Feb. 24 - March 31
Mondays, April 14 - May 19
TIME:
LOCATION: INSTRUCTOR:
COST:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Oak Crest, Gym
Kris Ann Kraus
$35.00 per session
Health and Fitness
ZUMBA!! AEROBICS
ADULT CO-RECREATION VOLLEYBALL
All men and women 18 and over are invited to play
volleyball on Wednesday nights at the Belle Plaine
High School.
DATES: Wednesdays,
Dec. 4 - April 30
(Gym Closed - Dec. 25 &
March 26)
TIME:7:30 pm
LOCATION: BPHS, North Gym
COST:
$10.00 Season Pass
$1.00 per night
(pay attendant)
ADULT RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL
All of you basketball enthusiasts will now have the
opportunity to brush up on your skills on Sunday
nights at the Belle Plaine High School. Please carry
in your shoes. Adults only!!!
DATES: Sundays,
Dec. 1 – March 16
(Gym Closed Dec. 22 & 29)
TIME:
6:30 – 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
BPHS, South Gym
COST:
$10.00 Season Pass
$1.00 per night
(pay attendant)
INDOOR WALKING
Chatfield Elementary and the Jr/Sr High Schools
are open for indoor walking November - March,
Monday - Friday (only scheduled school days).
High School from 6:30 - 7:30 am.
Chatfield Elementary School from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Please carry in your walking shoes to prevent messes.
NO JOGGERS - ADULT ONLY.
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Adult Enrichment
AAA SMART DRIVER COURSE
Drivers age 55 and older can save 10% on their auto insurance premiums by attending an AARP
Smart Driver Course. The class offers methods that help compensate for normal age-related hearing,
vision and physical changes. No driving or written test is required. Those attending receive and follow along in a workbook, view videos and receive additional information from a qualified volunteer
instructor. Each person receives a Completion Certificate at the end of the class. If you have never
attended an AARP Smart Driver Course or a 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course you must first attend
an 8-hour course, held over two days, four hours each day. After that, you only need to take a 4-hour
class once every 3 years to retain your insurance discount. Please bring your driver’s license and
AARP card to class. You do not have to be an AARP member to take this class.
SESSION 1 (Refresher)
DATE:
Tuesday, Jan. 14
TIME:
1:00 - 5:00 pm
LOCATION:
District Center, Rm 202
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Beise
COST:$20.00
SESSION 2 (First Time Attendees)
DATE:Monday & Wednesday,
Feb. 24 & 26
TIME:
5:30 - 9:30 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Beise
COST:$20.00
DATE:
Wednesday, March 12
TIME:
5:30 - 9:30 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Beise
COST:$20.00
DATE:Thursday, April 3
TIME:
1:00 - 5:00 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Beise
COST:$20.00
SESSION 5 (First Time Attendees)
DATE:Monday & Wednesday
April 21 & 23
TIME:
1:00 - 5:00 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Beise
COST:$20.00
BEGINNER DOG OBEDIENCE
Dogs with obedience training make better family members. Learn basic obedience like: heeling on leash,
sit, down and stay. Also included is a little rally obedience. A six-foot leather or cotton leash and training collar are required. 1st Grade and up, but must be able to handle the dog. Dogs must be a minimum
of 12 weeks old. Advanced Dogs are welcome to attend the beginner class for individual training. Please
bring proof of vaccinations. THIS CLASS IS OFFERED IN LESUEUR
DATES: Mondays,
Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
(NO CLASS - Feb. 17)
TIME:
7:00 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Park Elementary, Small Gym
INSTRUCTOR:
Ruth Schwartz
COST: $50.00/dog
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DATE:
TIME: LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
COST: Adult Enrichment
NINE LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO FUND
LONG TERM CARE
New Content on Critical Illness!
Ever wonder how you’re going to pay the high cost of long term care (LTC)? Then this workshop is for
you. You already know the top-3 ways to fund LTC expenses:
(1) spend your assets of farm, investments,
CD’s, cash;
(2) qualify for Medicaid;
(3) purchase long term care insurance
Before you do any of these, there are at least 9 other
strategies you should research. Each concept stretches your existing assets if you ever need to pay for long
term care. None of the ideas are use it or lose it! like most traditional long-term care insurance policies.
This educational workshop has helped previous attendees understand different ways to solve paying for
long term care. Graduates rave about this class! Your presenter is a Minnesota-certified instructor in LongTerm Care insurance and someone knowledgeable with all nine strategies.
“This class will only be offered once in 2014!”
Saturday, Jan. 25
9:00 - 11:30 am
District Center, Room 202
Mark Santelman
$10.00 per person/couple
OUTLOOK AND OPPORTUNITIES
This seminar discusses current market conditions and how the political, economic and cultural forces shaping our markets can affect you
as an investor.
DATE:
Thursday, January 23
TIME:
7:00 - 8:15 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Ashton Pankonin,
Edward Jones
Financial Advisor
COST:FREE
BRING BALANCE TO YOUR BUDGET
This workshop is designed to help you sharpen
your spending and saving strategy. You’ll learn
more about the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt.
DATE:
Thursday, March 20
TIME:
7:00 - 8:15 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Ashton Pankonin, Edward Jones
Financial Advisor
COST:FREE
BUILDING YOUR INVESTMENT INCOME
FOUNDATION
This presentation is designed for investors who
are nearing retirement and need a steady income
stream during retirement. We’ll explore the
three types of income: variable, reliable and
rising. We’ll also discuss strategies to help you
create a stream of income that you can use for
your expected and unexpected life events during
retirement.
DATE:
Thursday, February 20
TIME:
7:00 - 8:15 pm
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Ashton Pankonin,
Edward Jone
Financial Advisor
COST:FREE
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Adult Enrichment
iPAD – TRICKS OF THE TRADE
Join this class to learn how to get the most out of
Safari, Siri and Maps. You will learn how to use
multi-touch gestures, spell check, copy and paste and
other neat tricks as well. Bring your iPad or iPad
mini to class.
GET TO KNOW YOUR iPAD
Have questions about your iPad or iPad mini?
Join this class to get the answers you need.
Learn about the hardware and accessories,
Lock Screen, Home Screen and the App Store.
Bring your iPad or iPad mini to class.
DATE:
Monday, February 10
TIME:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
BPHS, Computer Lab
INSTRUCTOR:
Peter Jacobson
COST:$18.00
iPAD – EXPLORING ENTERTAINMENT
DATE:
Monday, January 27
TIME:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
BPHS, Computer Lab
INSTRUCTOR:
Peter Jacobson
COST:$18.00
This class is all about Photos, Music, Videos, and
Ebooks. We will learn how to: sync photos and
music from your computer, purchase media from
iTunes, us AirPlay, download ebooks and get the
most out of the Photos App. Bring your iPad or iPad
mini to class.
iPAD – BEYOND THE BASICS
DATE:
Monday, February 24
TIME:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
BPHS, Computer Lab
INSTRUCTOR:
Peter Jacobson
COST:$18.00
Learn how to get the most out of Mail,
Contacts, Calendar, Reminders and iCloud.
iCloud allows you to sync information, share
photos, locate your device and backup your
iPad. Bring your iPad or iPad mini to class.
DATE:
Monday, February 3
TIME:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
BPHS, Computer Lab
INSTRUCTOR:
Peter Jacobson
COST:$18.00
Your Donation Makes
A Difference!!
Allows BP children the opportunity
to participate in sports and enrichment
activities. This would enable moderate income families to enjoy positive
experiences. Please contact Community
Education for more information.
Thank you!!
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Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to
learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session.
Any song, any style, any key. If you can find the middle C and know the meaning of Every Good
Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop. Total beginners can print out
a free pamphlet on the treble clef at this link - http://justonceclasses.com/info/images/fastpresence/
class (notes for piano).
TOPICS INCLUDE:
* How chords work in a song * How to avoid “counting”
* How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
* How to form the three main types of chords * How to handle different keys and time signatures
* How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
DATES: TIME: LOCATION:
COST:
Adult Enrichment
JUST ONCE PIANO FOR BUSY PEOPLE
Monday, Jan. 27
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Oak Crest Elementary, Music Room
$25.00 (plus $29.00 material fee collected by instructor which includes workbook & practice CD)
DISTRICT 930
Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
GED PREPARATION AND TESTING
General Education Development (GED) is
a self-paced program designed to help you
study and prepare to take the GED test.
Classes are held in the mornings or the
evenings to best fit your schedule. Classes
are available at many locations in the area
and also on-line.
Call 952-567-8136 for more information or
to schedule an appointment.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
Classes are held in the following communities: Shakopee, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Minnetrista and Prior Lake
KAREN’S MYSTERY QUILT #10
If you like quilting, but hate to drag your sewing machine to class, this is the “class” for you.
This will be a mystery quilt, so you won’t know
what the final project will look like until the last
stitch has been made. Clues will be mailed to
you (please provide your email or home mailing address). Follow the weekly directions in
the clues and by the end of nine weeks (approximately) you will have a completed quilt or
quilt top. We will end this class with a dessert
show and tell. The first clue will be mailed/
emailed during the week of January 27th. The
show and tell date and place will be announced
near the end of the class.
INSTRUCTOR:
Karen Parsons
COST:$25.00 (includes
pattern’s, postage & dessert)
Call 952-567-8128 for more information.
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Youth Fair
Belle Plaine Community
Spring Youth Fair
Learn how your child can get involved in sports, arts
and other after-school/summer activities.
Belle Plaine High School
April 12, 2014
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Local Organizations ~ Interactive Booths ~ Fun Demonstrations
Lollipop the Clown ~ Bouncy House ~ Musical Entertainment
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Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to
Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities,
from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies!
Trips
SESAME STREET LIVE
“Make a New Friend”
DATE:
Friday, Jan. 24
TIME:
Depart at 8:45 am
Depart from Chatfield Elem.
Return at 1:30 pm
COST:$20.00 (includes school bus
transportation & show)
DEADLINE:
January 14
All trips depart from Coborn’s Parking Lot
and are coach bus transportation unless specified.
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Trips
PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE
Church Basement Ladies in “The Last (Potluck) Supper” It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration, and past parishioners have gathered to share hotdish, bars, and stories from the last 100
years. As the women work in the kitchen, these shared memories burst into life through a series of flashback. Travel back to 1897, and meet Vivian’s grandmother, one of the founding members of the church;
see Karin as a newlywed, cautiously navigating her way through the politics of the kitchen; and be there
on that day, in 1944, when Mavis first barreled her way through the swinging door. As they time-jump
through a Century, these ladies manage to serve up a rib-tickling panorama of the changes in the kitchen,
without spilling a drop of their egg coffee! Meanwhile, the Centennial Celebration continues on the lawn.
But the celebration is bittersweet. Times are tough in this small farm community, and hard decisions will
have to be made. But, once again, your favorite church basement ladies handle it all with grave, hilarity,
and some brand new musical numbers that are sure to get your toes tapping. Lunch is included and will be
a chicken buffet.
DATE:
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014
TIME:
Depart at 10:15 am
Return at 4:45 pm
COST:$65.00 (includes transportation, lunch & show)
DEADLINE:
DECEMBER 23
OLD LOG THEATRE
“Steel Magnolias”
The funniest play ever to make you cry.
A celebration of the love, intimacy, and strength of six
southern women who are steel magnolias. A story of the
lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana.
Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s beauty shop to ponder the
mysteries of life and death, husbands and
children – and hair and nails – all the important topics that
truly unite and celebrate women. Please specify dinner
choices: Braised Short Ribs, Chicken Breast, Shrimp &
Grits, Smoked Pork Chop or Roasted Artichoke
DATE:Date: Thursday, April 10
TIME:
Depart at 11:00 am
Return at approximately 4:00 pm
COST:$67.00 (includes transportation, dinner & show)
DEADLINE:
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MARCH 26
This classic story is for everyone and every age! What a great idea for a Mother’s Day gift, too! In
a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean
home to live in the world above. Based on the classic Disney animated feature and originally rooted
in Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid” is a musical favorite for
audiences of all ages. This production is sure to thrill in every way as it showcases beautiful sets,
dazzling costumes and an award-winning musical score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Revel
in favorites including: “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Les Poissons,” “Poor Unfortunate
Souls,” “Kiss the Girl” and many more.
Trips
CHANHASSESN DINNER THEATRE
“The Little Mermaid”
DATE:
Date: Saturday, May 3
TIME:
Depart at 10:00 am
COST:$86.00 (includes transportation,
dinner & show)
DEADLINE:
APRIL 3
All trips depart from Coborn’s Parking Lot
and are coach bus transportation unless specified.
“ALL THINGS NEW” (Easter Production)
North Heights Arden Hills Lutheran Church
The production features a cast and crew of more than 300 actors, singers, dancers and live
animals! Experience the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in this evangelical Easter
story. Witness the power of Jesus to heal, transform, befriend and save a hurting people. The
production will inspire and encourage you!
After the show we will have a meal in the fellowship hall. Set with elegant linen covered tables
the culinary staff will prepare a buffet such as: Mediterranean Flatbreads, Fresh Salad, Carved
Roast Beef, Rosemary Demi-Glaze, Grilled Chicken Piccata with Mushrooms and Lemon
Cream Sauce, Lemon & Herb Roasted Haddock, Mashed Yukon & Sweet Potatoes, Steamed
Fresh Vegetables, Baklava with Roasted Grapes & Pistachio, along with coffee & tea.
DATE:Saturday, April 12
TIME:
Depart at 11:30 am
COST:$80.00 (includes transportation,
show & dinner)
DEADLINE:
MARCH 3
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BELLE PLAINE
CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
April 25 & 26, 2014
Send a list of sale items, name, address and $10.00 to
Diane Skelley
111 S. Meridian St. • Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Announcements of the sales will be placed
in local newspapers and fliers will be
posted in local businesses.
Maps available at
www.belleplainemn.com
More information available, contact
Diane Skelley (952) 873-2467
BELLE PLAINE AREA
FOOD SHELF
We are accepting food & cash donations.
The Food Shelf is located at
128 N Meridian
Hours:
Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Come Join the Belle Plaine 4-H Club
Third Monday of each Month
6:30 pm
Oak Crest, Art Room
A FRESH APPROACH TO SHOPPING!
FARMER’S MARKET
EVERY WEDNESDAY 3:30-6:30PM
To Make the Best Better
Meet new friends
Learn about new things
Share Interests
Make & take projects to the Fair
Have Fun
Lori Steinhagen
952-873-2369 glstein@frontiernet.net
Nancy McCarty
952-873-6941 ebnancy@hotmail.com
OPEN MAY 1 - OCTOBER 16, 2013
COURT SQUARE
BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA
Farm-fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Eggs
Homemade Bread and Baked Goods • Crafts
Potted, Fresh and Dried Flowers • Specialty Products
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
VENDORS
410 N. Cedar St.
ALWAYS
Belle Plaine
WELCOME!
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CONTACT
LISA FAHEY
952-873-5665
DIANE SKELLEY
952-873-2467
SOUTHERN VALLEY ALLIANCE
FOR BATTERED WOMEN
873-4214
SVABW exists to end domestic
violence and to assist abused
women and their children
Service Organizations
Organization
Contact
Phone Number
4-H ClubsAbby Wagner952-492-5410
American LegionKen Edaburn952-873-3036
American Legion AuxiliaryRosemary Kolden952-873-6227
Belle Plaine Community TheaterCheryl Flynn952-873-6812
Belle Plaine Ambulance
Doug Sweeney (Manager) 952-873-4506
Belle Plaine Education Association
Jerold Stauffacher
952-873-2403
Belle Plaine Fire DepartmentTodd Otto952-366-0230
Belle Plaine Elementary PTOTracy O’Brien952-873-3834
Belle Plaine Historical Society
Chris Meyer
952-292-1849
Belle Plaine Veteran’s ClubMaynhardt Bahrke952-873-4395
Borough Riders Snowmobilers
Dave Jeurissen
952-873-4320
Boy ScoutsChris Stier952-873-6025
Catholic United Financial
Mary Fischer
952-873-6231
CAP Agency 952-496-2125
Chamber of CommerceKelly Melo952-873-4295
Cub ScoutsMike Kritzman952-873-6001
Dollars for ScholarsLisa Bahr952-873-2702
Food ShelfBetsy Ollhoff952-649-2499
Friends of the LibraryDick Peterson952-873-2384
Girl ScoutsAnne Herrmann952-873-6581
”IMOK” Children’s Visitation Center
Martha Molnau
952-873-4216
Knights of ColumbusKeith Heitkamp952-873-4528
Lions ClubWarren Wolf952-873-6553
Marine Corps LeagueNelson Sutter952-492-2570
MasonsBob Anderson952-873-2245
Meals on WheelsMarlys Koepp952-873-4445
Minnesota Valley RidersJoyce Johnson952-873-6495
RotaryKelly Smith952-873-2400
Senior CitizensNaomi Hiles952-873-4398
Scott County Historical Society
Kathleen Klehr
952-445-0378
Scott Family Net 952-496-1200
Sons of the American LegionAlbert Koepp952-873-2202
Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women
Mary Ann Bigouette
952-873-4214
Special OlympicsDebbie Kasper952-873-2920
Sportsman’s ClubHank Koepp952-873-2898
The Lutheran Home Thrift Store
Joann Pomije
952-873-6901
V. F. W.Larry Ruehling952-873-6765
V. F. W. AuxillaryGeri Higdon952-873-2382
Women’s Softball LeagueJodi Foster612-730-1413
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Early Learning Services
Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Screening
Belle Plaine Preschool Pals
Welcome Families!
We are excited to announce that in this section you will
be able to find lots of information for our Early Learners! Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood
Special Education, Early Childhood Screening and Belle
Plaine Preschool Pals are working together to provide you
with learning opportunities for all children Birth to PreKindergarten. We all believe that the early years are
learning years and we want to support you during this very
important time!
Together we can provide:
*classes, programs and services to families with children birth to pre-kindergarten to
encourage parent involvement
*parents with support networks, community resources and education as well as opportunities for friendships
*support to encourage strong family communication and positive parent attitudes
*teachers that are licensed in early childhood or parent education that work to begin a
positive school-home partnership.
Individually:
Early Childhood Special Education provides information and support to families who have a child with developmental needs including communication, cognitive, social emotional, motor and self help skills. If you
have questions or concerns about your child’s development you can contact the Belle Plaine School District
at 952-873-2401 or you can also visit the Help Me Grow website at http://www.helpmegrowmn.org This
website not only provides developmental information, but it also gives referral information.
Early Childhood Family Education provides opportunities for all families with children between the ages
of birth to pre-kindergarten. We offer a variety of classes and events that support families and promote
positive parent involvement and home school connections.
Early Childhood Screening is a free state required service that checks your child’s development and provides you with district and community resources that are available to your family. Screenings are best done
between 3 and 4 years of age.
Belle Plaine Preschool Pals is rated 4 stars by Parent Aware and provides a variety of independent class
options for children that turn 3 or 4 by September 1. Children will meet new friends and practice the skills
that will help them as they enter kindergarten.
For more information on any of these programs please go to www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us and click on Early
Learning Service.
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Becky LuskeyPreschool Teacher
Julie MinerPreschool Teacher
Tracy Witt
Preschool Teacher
Kerri Williamson
ECFE Teacher
Laura NelsonECFE Teacher
Tammy Thomason
ECFE Teacher
Rita Iverson
Parent Educator
Doreen Liebhard
Preschool Para
Angie Sparks
Preschool Para
Mary Kessler-Clements
Preschool Para
Kathy VossPreschool Para
Jen WilliamsPreschool Para
Cindy Hetzel
ECFE Para
Meggan Schaefer
ECFE Para
Katie Cates
ECFE Para
Kristin Ott
ECFE Office Assistant
Sheri Prokosch
ECFE/SR Coordinator
Pandy Anderson
Community Education Office Assistant
Nelson Ladd
Community Education Director
Early Intervention Staff
Jen Grabow
Jodi Lindmeyer
Abby Olson
Keren Eliason
Deb Harmon
Christine Thompson
Early Learning Staff
Early Intervention (3-5) Teacher
Early Intervention (B-3) Teacher
Early Intervention Speech and Language
Early Intervention Para
ATTENTION
All families new to the Belle Plaine
School District or residents with new babies.
Please call 952-873-2411 with information regarding your child’s name and birthdate. This
will enable the Belle Plaine School District
#716 to enroll your child on the school census;
you will receive information regarding:
Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Screening
Other School District information
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What is ECFE? Early Childhood Family Education is a state funded program that is run through
Belle Plaine Community Education. ECFE works to begin an effective and satisfying school-home
partnership. We offer regular series classes and special events for ALL families with children ages
birth to pre-kindergarten. ECFE strives to help build positive parent-child relationships.
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Who is ECFE for? ECFE is for any and all moms, dads, and their children (birth to pre-kindergaten).
Whether you are a single parent, a teen parent, a stay at home parent, a grandparent, a guardian, or
even a daycare provider you are invited to come to our classes with your child/children.
Why should I come to ECFE? ECFE focuses on age-appropriate child development as well as parent
and family education. Being a mom or dad is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come
and share information with other parents about raising your child/children. Come to learn more about
your child/children and you. Come to meet other parents and learn that you are not alone in the many
joys and challenges of raising children.
Where is ECFE? All Belle Plaine ECFE classes are located at 330 South Market Street at Chatfield
Elementary.
When are the ECFE classes? Classes are offered throughout the school year and you can choose
from daytime classes or evening classes. Class listings are found in the Community Education brochure. If you have not received a brochure please call (952)873-2411. To register for classes go to
www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us.
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What about my other children? We offer sibling care to children not in series classes for a nominal
fee. Children are under the care of experienced classroom assistants. The charge for registered children per session is $25.00. Sibling Care is not available for Special Events or once a month classes.
Drop in slots are available for $5, but we must have a one day notice to ensure proper teacher-child
ratios. Siblings will join the class for snack and remain in the classroom the remainder of class.
Early Childhood Special Eduaction
Have some questions about your child’s development? Please consider these suggestions!!
1. Visit the Help Grow website at http://www.helpmegrowmn.org to find more developmental
information. This website will provide you not only with developmental information, but it also
gives you referral information.
2. Visit Early Childhood staff at scheduled Open Play dates or other Early Childhood classes or
events.
3. Share your concerns with an Early Childhood staff.
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The Belle Plaine Early Childhood Special Education team is ready if you need them.
Early Childhood Developmental Screening is a FREE check of a child’s development, vision and hearing, growth, health history and immunizations. This screening is best done between 3-4 years of age.
The screening also helps a school district identify children who may benefit from district and community
resources available to help in their development.
Screening appointments are offered intermittently throughout the school year. To schedule an appointment visit the school website www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us, choose the Early Learning Services tab, then
choose the Early Childhood Developmental Screening tab. There you will find more information about
screening and a form to fill out and submit to schedule your appointment. If you do not have internet
access call 952-378-2454 to schedule your childs’ appointment.
Preschool Pals
Early Childhood Developmental Screening
Belle Plaine Preschool Pals is a preschool opportunity for children who want to meet new
friends and practice the skills that will help as they enter kindergarten. Our curriculum uses
the State Early Learning Standards as a base and includes curriculums like Creative Curriculum and S.M.A.R.T. activities. Our daily activities include group time, music and motor, art,
cognitive learning time, computers or iPads, small group time, snack and storytime. Teachers
are Becky Luskey, Tracy Witt and Julie Miner.
Fall of 2014 registration will begin on March 17th at 8:00 am for 3 year olds currently attending Preschool Pals. New 3 & 4 year olds may register at the Youth Fair on April 12. Class
options will be announced February 1st.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee must accompany your registration. Scholarships are
available to those who qualify. If you have any questions or would like a scholarship application, please contact Sheri Prokosch at 952-873-2415 ext 5.
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PAC Members
PAC Information
Early Childhood
Parent Advisory Council
Sara Linquist
Melanie Eggers
Tammy Thomason
Leslie Nystrom
Amy Fahey
Kelly Melo
Jessica Kirchner
Sheri Prokosch
Angie Ritter
Melissa Stevens
Lindsay Sloan
Chelsey Adams
Megan Boelter
Holly Useldinger
Update
PAC is the acronym for Parent Advisory Council. PAC helps plan some
of the big special events, assists with fundraising efforts, and makes
programming suggestions. We meet once every other month on Mondays from 5:30-7:00. Free childcare is provided. If you are interested
in attending a meeting or volunteering at an event please call Sheri at
952-873-2415. Everyone is welcome to attend at anytime.
This year we have a lot of fun things planned. The PAC goal is to provide families with fun activities, foster a sense of community and help
families make memories together. Please consider coming to any of our
sponsored events or any Early Childhood class. These options are not
only a great way for you to get connected with our school and community, but it is a great way to introduce your child to other children and
help them feel comfortable in school!
PAC Meetings
January 6 @ 5:30 pm
March 17 @ 5:30 pm
May 12 @ 5:30 pm
PAC Board
PAC Activities
February 11:
Eat For ECFE at Pizza Plus
April 26:
EC Kid Stuff Sale
May 13:
Eat For EC at Pizza Plus
PAC Thank You:
We want to thank all of our
supporters out there. Your label
collecting, family pizza nights,
donations, purchases and
especially your support have
made a big impact on the
Early Learners in our school.
Thank you again!
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PLEASE HELP US BY SAVING YOUR
COBORN’S LABELS FOR LEARNING.
We earn money from the labels that we collect and put it back into programming. There
is a yellow collection box outside the preschool rooms and one in the Parent Room to
drop your labels in. Thank you in advance
for your help!
We Need You!
If you are not able or don’t wish to
join Advisory Council, but would
be willing to help out with specific events let us know. We have a
need for volunteers during the year,
whether it be during preschool, from
home or at one-time events. If you
are interested in helping at anytime
let Sheri or any advisory council
member know and we will put you to
work.
PAC information
LABELS FOR LEARNING!!!
EARLY CHILDHOOD WISH LIST
In the past, people have asked about donations so we are publishing a
Supply Wish List. We will also have a giving tree on the wall near the
classroom doors that will be updated with other ideas throughout the year.
Donations can be given to any EC staff at any time. Thank you in advance
for your help!
Baby Wipes
Napkins
Bubbles
5 oz Dixie Cups
Bleach Wipes
Disposable Spoons
Sm Ziplock Bags
Non-coated Lg Paper Plates
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ECFE Registration Begins:
Winter Session - December 16 at 10:00 am
Spring Session - March 10th at 10:00 am
Please register online or use the registration form on pg 5.
Children must be registered to be in class or sibcare.
ECFE registration process…
* Online – Online registration is available for classes and events at:
www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us <click> Early Learning <click>
Three
Early Childhood Family Education <click> Registration. Make sure you are
pre-registered for a username and password prior to the beginning of registration.
easy
ways
* By Mail – Mail the completed registration form on page 5 with a check made out to to
“Belle Plaine ECFE” to: Belle Plaine ECFE, 330 South Market Street, Belle register
Plaine, MN 56011.
* In Person – Drop off your completed form and cash or check payment to:
Chatfield Elementary School, 330 South Market Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Confirmations: Unless contacted that a class or event is full/cancelled, plan on attending
the first day of class or special event.
Tuition assistance provided for all classes marked with
a (*) by the class title. See the sliding fee scale below.
Annual Gross Income
Fees per Child
Under $24, 999
$25, 000 - $39,999
$40,000 – $54,999
Waived Fees Pay 25%
Pay 50%
$55,000 - $69,999
$70,000 and above
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Pay 75%
Full Amount
*ECFE offers sib-care during parent-child
classes for children not fitting the class age
limit. Sib care is $25 per child, per session.
Belle Plaine ECFE offers a number of ageoriented programs at various times to meet
the demanding schedules of today’s parents.
Please contact the ECFE office at (952) 8732415 for additional details.
Emergency School Closings can be found at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us.
Announcements can also be heard on radio stations WCCO 830 AM, KRBI
1310 AM, KCHK 105.5 FM, or on television channels
KSTP 5, KARE 11 or WCCO 4.
BABY VISITS
Did you know that babies born after
September 1, 2013 will most likely graduate in
2032? It seems like a long way off, but it will
be here before you know it and ECFE would
love to help you through this important journey.
Belle Plaine Schools understands that parent
involvement is important to a student’s educational success. ECFE wants to begin a
relationship with you and your child. You can
call us to set up a time to visit with you and
your baby. A parent educator will bring you
a free baby bag filled with things for you and
your baby as well as answer any questions that
you may have about your child. Be sure to let
us know if you have a sibling at home when we
visit because we will have something for them
too. Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Suggested Parenting Websites:
Workingfam.org
helpmegrowmn.org
0to3.org
families.naeyc.org
FOLLOW ALONG PROGRAM
BABY BAGS
Did you just have a baby or adopt a baby??
Then we want to congratulate you on your
new arrival and celebrate by giving you a
free Baby Bag filled with items for you and
your baby. Each bag is filled with coupons,
baby supplies and parenting tips. You can
get your Baby Bag by calling us at
952.873.2415 ext 5 to set up a time to meet
with us. We look forward to meeting
you and your family.
Baby Opportunities
Especially For The Babies
Have You Been Counted?
We need your help! If you had a baby or
have just moved to the community please
let us know by calling 952-873-2411
so we can keep our census up to date.
Census information not only helps us
keep you informed, but it also helps our
district plan for the future. Thank you for
your help!
The FOLLOW ALONG PROGRAM is for families with children up to age 3. Follow Along is a fun way to
learn about your child’s health and development, and to get ideas about “what to teach” and “what ages to
teach it”. The program is provided by Scott County Public Health, and is free of charge. For more
information or to enroll, call 952-496-8555 or visit:
http://www.co.scott.mn.us/HelpingPeopleHealth/PublicHealth/Pages/FollowAlongProgram.aspx
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Toddler Classes
* TERRIFIC “TWOS” DAY
(2 Year Olds & Caregiver)
* TOT TIME
(New Walkers-1 Year Olds and Caregiver)
Walking, talking, exploring and testing! Each
day you witness amazing learning and growth
changes and face new challenges as your child
explores his/her emerging independence. In this
reader workshop class, you and your child will
spend the first part together exploring different
books through many different activities and an
interactive group time. The second part of class
you will have a chance to talk with other parents
and a parent facilitator about a variety of toddler
topics that you may face. Parents and children
will separate for discussion time.
Do you need an energy boost to keep up with
your ever curious 1 year old that is on the move.
We have a fun and safe spot for your little one to
explore and move while you have an opportunity
to connect with other families in our community.
After 35 minutes of exploring and mingling,
families will join a short interactive group time
before parents gather with a parent educator to
discuss community offerings, joys, concerns, and
age appropriate information. Your child will remain in the same room with you the entire time.
WINTER SESSION
DATES: Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 am
or
6:00 - 7:30 pm
COST: $45.00
SPRING SESSION
DATES: Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 am
or
6:00 - 7:30 pm
COST: $30.00
* B2’s
(Ages Birth - 2 and Caregiver)
Bring your children that are 2 and under to play
and explore the activities in our room. Table
activities will be available for our 1 and 2 year
old friends along with a special baby area. Sib
care will be available for older siblings.
WINTER SESSION
DATES: Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13
TIME:
9:30 - 11:00 am
COST:
$45.00
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SPRING SESSION
DATES: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 am
COST: $30.00
WINTER SESSION
DATES: Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12
TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am
COST: $45.00
SPRING SESSION
DATES: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16,
23, 30, May 7
TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am
COST: $30.00
* MOVERS AND SHAKERS
(New Walkers - 1 Year Olds and Caregiver)
Looking for a class for an on the go toddler?
This class will fit the need! Each week we will
have activities that will encourage your toddler
to run, ride, and climb. During the spring session, weather premitting we may be outside but
either way we will have age appropriate motor
activities for you and your toddler to explore
together.
WINTER SESSION
DATES: Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 27,
Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
COST: $45.00
SPRING SESSION
DATES: Mondays, March 31,
April 7, 14, 28, May 5
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
COST: $30.00
Books, books, and more books. This class will
put a new twist on how you can explore books and
authors. We all know reading is important and this
class will give you some ideas to add some spark to
your at home reading time. Don’t miss this booktastic class!
WINTER SESSION
DATES:
Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 27,
Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10
TIME:
9:30 - 11:00 am
or
6:00 - 7:30 pm
COST:
$48.00
SPRING SESSION
DATES:
Mondays, March 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5
TIME:
9:30 - 11:00 am
or
6:00 - 7:30 pm
COST:
$30.00
ECFE Registration
Winter Session Starts December 16
Spring Session Starts March 10th
See page 32 for more information
LEARN WITH ME PARENT NIGHTS
School is cool and 3 and 4 year old children will
be eager to have you come and see what it’s all
about! This once a month opportunity will give you
a chance to come with your child and participate
in some really fun hands on activities. All activities will take place in the ECFE classrooms. Come
when you want - leave when you need to.
January 16
Math Night
6:00 - 7:30 pm
February 20
Literacy Night
6:00 - 7:30 pm
March 13
COST: Memory Book Night
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Free Will Donations
* IT’S A FAMILY THING
(Ages 3 & 4 and Caregiver)
Bring Mom one week, bring Dad the next
week or maybe even bring an aunt or uncle
or Grandma and Grandpa. These are some
old favorites that we are bringing back for
a limited time. These are fun activities to
enjoy with someone that you love.
Pre-K Classes
* BOOKS AND BEYOND
(Pre-K and Caregiver)
February 6: Teddy Bear Pajama Party
Join us for a short movie and popcorn!
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll
and don’t forget to wear your pajamas!
March 6: Dinosaur Romp
A time to discover dinosaurs, go on a
prehistoric adventure and have a
ROOOARING good time!
April 10: Spring Fun!
Come join us as we inspect bugs, learn how
to plant and make some fun crafts to take
home!
TIME:
COST:
6:00 - 7:00 pm
$20.00
.
GRANDMA & GRANDPA AND ME
(3-Pre K and Grandparent(s)
This is a special time for you to bring Grandma
and/or Grandpa to school. You will do some
projects and have a special snack before you
end with a short group time.
WINTER SESSION
DATE: Friday, February 10
TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am
COST: $5.00 per child
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Winter Events
WILD WHEELS RUN AND ROMP
(0 - Pre-K)
Is the winter getting long? Are looking to get out
some energy? Then join us for this night of racing, running, jumping and rolling. Race around
our “track” and then take a break and do some
running, jumping and catching activities that we
have set up for you to do. You can come and go
as you wish. This is energy burn off time so get
your motors running!!
WINTER SESSION
DATE: Friday, Jan. 31
OR
Friday, Feb 28
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
COST: $5.00 per child/per day
Family Maximum $10 per day
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
DISCOVERY ZOO
(A Family Event)
The reptiles and amphibians are coming to Belle
Plaine! Come, look, learn and touch these fascinating animals. Jamie from the Reptiles and Amphibian Discovery Zoo has worked at places like the
Jacksonville Zoo, Busch Gardens and Disney’s
Animal Kingdom and then in 2009 he started the
Reptiles and Amphibian Discovery Zoo in Owatonna. He will bring a variety of animals and share
interesting things about these creatures. You must
pre-register for this event by January 21.
DATE: Thursday, Jan. 23
TIME:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: ECFE Classroom
COST:
Free
OPEN PLAY DROP INS
(All Ages and Caregiver)
POCKETS FULL OF FUN
(A Family Event)
Pockets Full of Fun is returning to our school.
Lisa was here a couple years ago and mesmerized the kids with her stories. Stories come to
life through audience participation, music, and
Lisa’s ventriloquism with a variety of puppets.
This was a hit the last time so don’t miss out on
this opportunity! You must pre-register for this
event by March 14.
DATE: TIME:
COST: LOCATION:
Tuesday, March 18
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Free
ECFE Classroom
* MIX ‘EM UP
(0 - Pre K and Caregiver)
Looking for an opportunity that the whole family
can be part of? We have it right here!! This class
is an open play that everyone can attend. We
have lots of activities for the kids to explore and
a parent educator available for questions from
you. You can come for the entire time or leave
when you need to. This is a great way to try out
an ECFE class.
WINTER SESSION
DATE:
Tuesday, Feb. 18
TIME:
9:00 - 10:00 am
OR
6:00 - 7:00 pm
COST:
$5.00
Come and Play
While You Wait!!!
If There Is School
There Will BE Open Play
Do you pick up a school ager? Does your wait get long with your little one? Then we invite you to an
hour of open play while you wait. The kids can play with the toys and you can check out what other
early learner opportunities are coming up. No registration necessary just come down to the ECFE Classroom.
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DATES:
TIME: COST:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, December - April
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Free
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ECFE GRADUATION
(Fall 2014 Kindergarten & Family)
In this class your child can come to school all
by themselves. They will explore some special
books and do projects that go along with the
theme of the week. Children will need to bring a
backpack and be potty trained to be in the class.
Have you participated in ECFE classes and are
about to make the big step into kindergarten? If
so, this event is just for you! ECFE is planning
a special party. Each participant is encouraged
to invite their parents, grandparents and special
friends to this memorable event, filled with fun
and surprises. A reception will follow the ceremony. Please bring your child to the ECFE room
before entering the gym. Registration deadline:
Friday, May 16.
SPRING SESSION
DATES:
Fridays, April 25, May 2, 9
TIME:
9:00 - 11:00 am
COST:
$25.00 (includes one book)
Spring Events
BOOK BUDDIES
(3 – Pre K)
SPRING SESSION
DATE:
Thursday, May 22
TIME:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
COST:Free
COMO PARK TRIP
We are going to the zoo, zoo, zoo! How about
you, you, you? Take a ride on the big yellow
bus to Como Zoo to see lots of different animals.
Bring a bag lunch for a picnic at the zoo
DATE:
TIME:
COST:
ECFE Registration
Winter Session Starts December 16
Spring Session Starts March 10th
See page 32 for more information
EXPLORING KINDERGARTEN
(Fall 2014 Kindergarten & Parent)
Tuesday, May 16
Depart at 9:00 am
Return at 2:30 pm
$5.00 per child
PRESCHOOL PREP CLASS
(3 & 4 Years Old with NO preschool experience)
This four-night sampling will give you mini
picture of some of the things you will do in
kindergarten. You will hear about some of the
fun things that you will do in kindergarten, visit
classrooms, ride the bus and practice some
kindergarten skills.
Ready or Not Ready? This class will give your
child a mini preschool experience. This is for
our friends that haven’t been to preschool yet
and just want to check it out. Each day we will
have group time, project time and snack time
and hopefully you will meet some new friends
too.
SPRING SESSION
DATES:
Thursdays, April 24,
May 1, 8, 15
TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
COST:
$20.00
SPRING SESSION
DATE: Mondays & Wednesdays,
May 12, 14, 19, 21
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 am
COST:
$30.00
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Daycare Providers
DAYCARE EXPRESS
This is a special invitation to in-home Daycare Providers. We would like
to invite ourselves into your home to treat you and your daycare children
to a special class. We will bring an hour of activities, songs and games for
everyone to enjoy. Registration begins on December 16th at 10:00 am. Call
to reserve your spot.
DATES:
Please choose a group and a time
Group A:
Tuesdays, Jan. 7, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 6
Group B:
Wednesdays, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 7
Group C:
Thursdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8
TIMES:
8:45 – 9:45 am
or
10:00 – 11:00 am
Upcoming
COST:
$2.00 per child
DAYCARE PROVIDER BINS
We have bins for daycare providers! Want
to work on math and number skills, feelings, health and fitness, colors, or nature?
Then go to the Belle Plaine Public Library
and check out the selection of Provider
Bins available for you. All you do is look
in the Provider Bin binder to choose your
bin. Bring the checkout card up to the
desk to checkout your bin and then take it
home to use with your kids.
Daycare Visit to ECFE
Events
Reptiles and Amphibians Discovery Zoo
Thursday, January 23
6:30-7:30 pm
See page 36 for more details
Wild Wheels Run and Romp
Fridays, January 31 & February 28
6:30-7:30 pm
See page 36 For more details
Pockets Full of Fun
Tuesday, March 18
6:30-7:30 pm
See page 36 For more details
Como Zoo
Tuesday, May 16
See page 37 for more details
Are you looking for something to do with your daycare kids during the colder months? Come
and join us at ECFE! We will open up our rooms for daycare providers only! Each time will
have lots of motor activities as well as a simple project. You must pre-register for this class. We
look forward to seeing you soon!
DATES:Fridays,
Jan. 17, 31, Feb. 14, 28,
March 14, 21, April 4 TIME:
9:00 - 11:00 am
COST:
Free
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Community Education
873-2411
Public Library873-6767
School District Office 873-2400
CAP Agency 496-2125
Chatfield Elementary 873-2401
ECFE 873-2415
Early Childhood Screening 378-2454
Kids Company 873-2415
Scott County Public Health 496-8556
SVABW873-4214
Children’s Visitation Center 873-4216
Stier Bus 873-2362
Preschool Pals873-2415
Trailblazer Transit 1-888-743-3828
COMMUNITY RESOURCE NUMBERS
TOY LENDING LIBRARY
We have toys to check out just like a book!!!
Did you know that we have a Toy Lending Library in our Community?
If you didn’t you should go to the Belle Plaine Public Library to check
it out. There is an assortment of items including book and prop combinations, puzzles, creative dramatic play, science, musical toys, computer games and audio CDs. Toys can be checked out for three weeks at
a time and must be returned in clean and complete condition. This is a
great opportunity to have special toys for grandchildren coming to visit
or Daycare Providers to provide a unique experience for their daycare
children. The Toy Lending Library is made possible by the Belle Plaine
Friends of the Library and ECFE.
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY
ECFE is going to the library! Belle Plaine Public Library and ECFE
are coming together to provide you with fun and interactive story times.
We will read stories, sing songs and play games as we explore a variety
of books and poems. Be sure to come and visit us at the library and
don’t forget your library card for checking out books, movies or toys.
See you soon!
Tentative Schedule: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21,
March 7, April 11, 25
Time:10:30 am
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Week of the Young Child
April 7 - 11
Watch for more activities in
the next brochure.
BELLE PLAINE
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit #24
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION
130 South Willow Street
Postal Customer

Kids Company - The City of Belle Plaine

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