MCGREGOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

McGregor School I would like to introduce you to McGregor Early Chidlhood programs.

Research by the US Department of Education shows that parents are their child's first and most influential teachers. In other words, you the parent have the most important job in your child's learning environment and preparing your child for school. McGregor Early Childhood recognizes that and supports you in your efforts.

What can McGregor ECFE do to help parents in this endeavor? We can provide a rich, learning environment for you and your child to discover that wood floats, but coins sink; and figure out how shadows are made. We can help with the hands on experiences with clay, play dough, science projects while introducing nature; help with manners, table setting and sharing. And of course we can not forget that literacy is implemented into each different class day as a very important element to children's learning needs.

Miss Melanie

We offer a safe and comfortable place for your child to discover, explore and interact socially with others while parents find comfort in other parents as they learn that all children are enthusiastic, curious learners.

Parents play an important role in helping their children become independent with their every day activities.

I encourage you to check out our facilities and programs. Meet Miss Melanie and Miss Pam as they help make the early childhood years rewarding for you and your child.

Lisa Kruse
Community Education Director

MCGREGOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 2010-2011 PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE

McGregor Preschool program is a wonderful opportunity for your child. McGregor ISD #4 strives to provide the best possible start for all children ensuring every young child is fully prepared for learning success.

We strongly support your role as a parent believing that the home is the child’s first learning environment and that parent’s are the child’s most important teacher.

We provide programs for you as the parent to invest early in the life of your child. If you are interested in registering your child for preschool contact Lisa Kruse at 218-768-2111 x233 or Melanie Guida at 218-768-2111 x300.

TUESDAY/THURSDAY AM CLASS * 8:30 - 11:30am * October 5, 2010 - May 12, 2011

TUESDAY/THURSDAY PM CLASS * 12:15 - 3:15pm * October 5, 2010 - May 12, 2011

Class Dates: October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 26, 28 * November 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30 * December 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 * January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 * February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 * March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 * April 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 * May 3, 5, 10, 12

Monthly: $40 due 1st day of class each month starting Oct 5 * Sliding fee: $30/monthly

Quarterly: $105/due Oct 5 (Oct 5 - Nov 30) * $105/due Dec 2 (Dec 2 - Feb 24) * $110/due March 1 (Mar 1 - May 12)

Quarterly Sliding Fee: $80/due Oct 5 (Oct 5 - Nov 30) * $80/due Dec 2 (Dec 2 - Feb 24) * $80 due March 1 (Mar 1 - May 12)

Yearly: $320 paid upfront * Sliding fee: $240 paid upfront

FRIDAY AM CLASS * 8:30 - 11:30am * October 8, 2010 - May 13, 2011

Class Dates: October 8, 15, 29 * November 5, 12, 19 * December 3, 10, 17 * January 7, 14, 21, 28 * February 4, 11, 18, 25 * March 4, 11, 18, 25 * April 1, 8, 15, 29 * May 6, 13

Monthly: $20 due 1st day of class each month starting Oct 8 * Sliding fee: $17/monthly

Quarterly: $50/due Oct 8 (Oct 8- Nov 19) * $50/due Dec 3 (Dec 3- Feb 25) * $60/due Mar 4 (Mar 4 - May 13)

Quarterly Sliding Fee: $45/due Oct 8 (Oct 8- Nov 19) * $45/due Dec 3 (Dec 3- Feb 25) * $46/due Mar 4 (Mar 4 - May 13)

Yearly: $160 paid upfront * Sliding fee: $136 paid up front

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES

Explore, Play & Learn

You have an important role in the lives of young children. Explore, play & learn sessions will provide useful information and fun activities to help guide you in your important role of caring for young children. Are you a grandparent, friend or neighbor caregiver? If so, these sessions are designed with you in mind to enhance the knowledge and skills you currently have helping promote the healthy development, early literacy, and school readiness of young children 0-5 years old.

What is Explore, Play & Learn?

* Make and take activities

* Social get-togethers & opportunities to connect with others

* Books and learning materials for early literacy

* School readiness materials

* To offer support in your role as a caregiver

September 29, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

October 13, 2010 from Noon - 2:00pm

November 10, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

McGregor Early Childhood Classroom

Holly Anderson, Early Childhood Educator

FREE FREE FREE

(Explore, Play & Learn is a joint effort of the Northland Foundation and McGregor Early Childhood Program)

Gym Night

Active bodies = active minds. Kids will enjoy an array of activities to get their little bodies moving while parents enjoy socializing with others.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 5:30 - 6:30pm

Cafeteria Gymnasium

$5/child

Melanie Guida, Early Childhood Educator

Theme Night...Autumn is in the Air

Enjoy the many wonders of Autumn; splendidly rich in color and magic in the air as the classroom is filled with ideas and activities that spur your child's creative mind. Leaves falling, apples in abundance, pumpkins aplenty...join in on the fun!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:00pm

Early Childhood Classroom

$5/child

Melanie Guida, Early Childhood Educator

Theme Night...Animals and Their Habitats

Kids are naturally curious about the world they live in. The focus of this class will be animals...small, big, soft, furry, wild and tame; in the jungle and in the woods. Your child will experience all the natural curiosity as they learn all about animals and their habitats.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:00pm

Early Childhood Classroom

$5/child

Melanie Guida, Educator

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

Early Childhood Screening is required in Minnesota for all children entering preschool and/or Kindergarten. If you have a child who has not gone through the screening process please call the elementary office at 218-768-2111 x225 to make arrangements. Early Childhood Screening is for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years of age.

2010/2011 SCREENING DATE

Friday, October 1st - 8am to noon

Friday, February 18th - 8am to noon

McGregor Elementary School

ARE YOU NEW TO THE DISTRICT??? WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION...parent/guardian name, child name, address and birthdate. llkruse@mcgregor.k12.mn.us

OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

Minnesota Department of Education

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Early_Learning_Services/index.html

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Minnesota Parents Know

Information, resources, and activities for parents to help their children grow, develop, and learn from birth to high school.

http://www.parentsknow.state.mn.us/

Childcare Resource and Referral

http://www.mnchildcare.org/

Lakes and Pines Headstart

http://www.lakesandpines.org/headstart.asp

MNAFEE

http://www.mnafee.org/

Ready 4K

http://www.ready4k.org

Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota

Resources to help prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting positive parenting and healthy families.

(800) children

www.familysupport.org

Zero to Three

Information, tools, and support designed to help parents nuture their young children's development.

www.zerotothree.org

MN Fathers & Families Network

Resources and referrals for fathers seeking support and parent education.

www.mnfathers.org

Young children are naturally curious
Experiencing new and varied learning opportunities helps build upon their knowledge base.

Children learn through trial and error opportunities
Early Childhood classrooms and planned activities are designed in a way that encourages this kind of experimentation. It is often said that "children are young scientists". This is one important way for them to learn about the world they live in.

Young children are excited about learning and eager to see what this world has to offer them
Nurturing their early experiences helps them establish a life-long love of learning.

Social situations are instrumental in allowing children to broaden their problem solving skills as well as their social skills
Guidance and encouragement are key to helping them discover solutions to questions and to children's success in future social situations.

McGregor Early Childhood programs recognizes that the parent is the child's primary and most important teacher and that home is the child's first learning environment. We supplement your child's learning environment with ECFE and School Readiness classes.


	Early Childhood Contact Information Classroom Telephone 218-768-2111 x227 Lisa Kruse Early Childhood Director 218-768-2111 x233 Melanie Guida Early Childhood Educator 218-768-2111 x300 (office) Pam Nistler , Aide


	The three components of Early Childhood Family Education are... ... parent and child interaction a place for parents and children to engage in fun learning activities together while enriching family life ... parent education provide information and support for your important role as a parent and allow parents to share joys and concerns of parenting ... early childhood education a place for children to actively learn through exploration, experimentation and inquiry. During play children are free to experiment, attempt and try out new possibilities which will enable them to reach above or beyond their usual level of abilities.