Centennial Community Educationhttp://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T05:39:07-05:00Little Nature Explorershttp://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4856/ecfe-2324-school-year/little-nature-explorers2024-03-25T08:00:00-05:00<p>In this one-session class we will explore nature's playground. We will sing songs, read a story, and explore the outdoors with our senses. You will come away from this class with some simple ideas you can implement on your own for exploration outdoors with your little ones. We will be outside the entire duration of the class time, so come in outdoor clothing for messy springtime play.</p><p>Note: If class is full, please feel free to register for the waiting list. If we have enough interest, we may add a second session of the class in May.</p>Early Childhood Screening - August 23, 2024 FOR INCOMING PRESCHOOLERS ONLYhttp://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4786/ecs-2024-2025/early-childhood-screening-august-23-2024-for-incoming-preschoolers-only2024-03-01T08:00:00-06:00<p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">NOTES: Appointments only available for students who are registering for Centennial Preschool. This screening date takes place at the Early Childhood Center at Rice Lake Elementary (door C).</span></p><p>Early Childhood Screening is a <strong style="background-color: initial;">FREE </strong>check of a child's hearing and vision, weight and height, health history, immunizations, speech and language, general development and motor skills. Screening identifies children who may have health or developmental concerns and allows for appropriate assistance as early as possible. Please note that screening is NOT a readiness test for kindergarten.</p><p>Screening is <strong>required </strong>for entrance into district-based preschool or kindergarten. A child can be screened anytime after age 3.</p><p><strong>Important notes! </strong>There is <em>no </em>charge for this screening, but you <em>must </em>complete the checkout to be enrolled. You must also receive a confirmation email upon checkout or you <em>will not </em>be considered enrolled for your time slot. Note that we will contact you by mail and phone regarding your appointment, so please double-check that your Eleyo account has up-to-date contact information.</p><p><strong>What does this screening include?</strong></p><ul> <li>vision and hearing check</li>
<li>growth evaluation</li>
<li>immunization review</li>
<li>developmental screening using a Minnesota state approved standardized tool</li>
<li>family health and development review</li>
<li>information and resources for your child</li>
</ul><p>Minnesota State screening requirements may also take place through another school district, a physician’s office, the Head Start program or Public Health. Contact us for more information: 763-792-6120.</p><p><em>If possible, please do not bring other children so you may devote full attention to your child. We have found that brothers and sisters distract the child being screened and the process takes longer.</em></p>Early Childhood Screening - May 2, 2024http://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4772/ecs-2023-2024/early-childhood-screening-may-2-20242024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>Early Childhood Screening is a <strong style="background-color: initial;">FREE </strong>check of a child's hearing and vision, weight and height, health history, immunizations, speech and language, general development and motor skills. Screening identifies children who may have health or developmental concerns and allows for appropriate assistance as early as possible. Please note that screening is NOT a readiness test for kindergarten.</p><p>Screening is <strong>required </strong>for Kindergarten entrance. A child can be screened anytime after age 3.</p><p><strong>Important notes! </strong>There is <em>no </em>charge for this screening, but you <em>must </em>complete the checkout to be enrolled. You must also receive a confirmation email upon checkout or you <em>will not </em>be considered enrolled for your time slot. Note that we will contact you by mail and phone regarding your appointment, so please double-check that your Eleyo account has up-to-date contact information.</p><p><strong>What does this screening include?</strong></p><ul> <li>vision and hearing check</li>
<li>growth evaluation</li>
<li>immunization review</li>
<li>developmental screening using a Minnesota state approved standardized tool</li>
<li>family health and development review</li>
<li>information and resources for your child</li>
</ul><p>Minnesota State screening requirements may also take place through another school district, a physician’s office, the Head Start program or Public Health. Contact us for more information: 763-792-6120.</p><p><em>If possible, please do not bring other children so you may devote full attention to your child. We have found that brothers and sisters distract the child being screened and the process takes longer.</em></p>Drop-In & Playhttp://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4382/ecfe-2324-school-year/drop-in-play2023-06-06T08:00:00-05:00<p><strong>Drop-In Class: No registration required</strong></p><p>Drop-in & Play! We're here every Friday classes are in session. (See calendar on our <a href="https://earlychildhood.isd12.org/resources/calendar" target="_blank">webpage</a> for holidays.) Come once in a while or make it a weekly habit. Cost is $3/child or $5 family, paid at the door.</p><p>Space is limited. If we have reached capacity, a pink sign will be placed on the outer classroom door - to the right of the Early Childhood doors.</p>Young Explorershttp://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4395/ecfe-2324-school-year/young-explorers2023-05-15T08:00:00-05:00<p><strong>Add-On Class: Registration Required</strong></p><p>The Young Explorers series allows for play and learning focused on a different theme for each class. Classes meet Tuesdays for 3 weeks from 1-2:30pm. Please note that classes may include guest speakers and field trips. This is a separating class, and parenting time will include discussions of theme-related topics as well as general joys and concerns. Sibling care is available for onsite days for an additional $10 per child per class.</p><table>
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<td>Young Naturalists</td>
<td>September 19, 26, October 3</td>
<td>Let's get outside and learn about the world around us! We'll be taking a field trip to a nature center.</td>
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<td>Young Farmers</td>
<td>October 24, 31, November 7</td>
<td>We'll learn about farms, farmers, crops, and animals. It wouldn't be complete without a visit to a working farm.</td>
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<td>Young Scientists</td>
<td>November 28, December 5, 12</td>
<td>Opportunities for children to use their minds and hands to play, explore, and learn.</td>
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<td>Young Builders</td>
<td>January 16, 23, 30</td>
<td>Come build a town with us using simple construction tools in a safe environment. We'll take a field trip to Kowalski's grocery store.</td>
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<td>Young Zookeepers<br>
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<td>February 20, 27, March 5</td>
<td>Come learn all things animals: taking care of animals, where they sleep, what they eat, etc. Who do you think will be our special guest?</td>
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<td>NEW! Young Food Scientists</td>
<td>March 26, April 2, 9</td>
<td>Everybody loves food! Cooking is like playtime in the kitchen, eating is a tasty adventure, and learning about food is like exploring a delicious story!<br>
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<td>Young Gardeners</td>
<td>April 23, 30, May 7</td>
<td>How does your garden grow? We'll explore plants and the growing cycle. Prepare to get your hands dirty as we visit All Good Organics in Centerville to see what is growing in the greenhouse and visit the baby goats!</td>
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</table><p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Notes </strong><strong style="background-color: initial;">for </strong><strong style="background-color: initial;">registration</strong>: There is no lottery for Young Explorers classes; you will be able to register for any session where there is room. You may register for Young Explorer classes in addition to a year-long weekly class, but each class should be its own enrollment. Register for your primary class or first add-on class, then select <em style="background-color: initial;">Continue Shopping</em> instead of <em style="background-color: initial;">Checkou</em><em style="background-color: initial;">t</em>. Add your next Young Explorers class and repeat the process until you have registered for all the classes you want. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only for the Young Explorers class(es). Any other ECFE registrations will be held for the lottery.</p><p>When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. <strong>If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. </strong>Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.</p>Explore With Babyhttp://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4383/ecfe-2324-school-year/explore-with-baby2023-05-15T08:00:00-05:00<p><strong>Drop-in Class: Register online or sign in at your first class</strong></p><p>Your baby is changing each day, and at times, growth seems to be happening before your eyes! Come meet other parents of new babies and learn ways to help your baby grow while getting the support you need as a parent. Children must be under 9 months old to start class, but once started may stay through the end of the school year regardless of age.</p><p>This class is FREE. Sibling care is available for $3 per child per week, payable in the ECFE office.</p>