Alexandria Public Schools Community Educationhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T18:50:53-05:00May 10 2024 Early Childhood Screeninghttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/9050/early-childhood-screenings-2024/may-10-2024-early-childhood-screening2024-03-13T08:00:00-05:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. </strong><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. </b><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.</b></p>April 10 2024 Early Childhood Screeninghttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/9048/early-childhood-screenings-2024/april-10-2024-early-childhood-screening2024-03-05T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. </strong><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. </b><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.</b></p>YMCA Early Childhood Screeningshttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/9062/early-childhood-screenings-2024/ymca-early-childhood-screenings2024-02-26T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">You have chosen to complete your child’s required early childhood screening at the YMCA. Select this option if your child attends the YMCA.</strong></p><p><strong>This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children. The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child.</strong><strong>Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. For school district enrollees, screening must be scheduled prior to starting district preschool or Kindergarten programming</strong></p>April 6 2024 Early Childhood Screeninghttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/9049/early-childhood-screenings-2024/april-6-2024-early-childhood-screening2024-02-15T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. </strong><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. </b><b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.</b></p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (3 Year Olds) All Day T/Thhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8876/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-3-year-olds-all-day-t-th2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">3 Year Olds Tuesday/Thursday (All Day)</strong>. Your three year old is discovering a love for school and building confidence in their abilities during our 2 or 3 day a week programming. Your child will gain social skills, pre-academic skills and independence with the help of supportive staff and a warm, safe environment.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (4 Year olds) Half Day MWF AMhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8881/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-4-year-olds-half-day-mwf-am2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>4 Year Olds Half Day Monday, Wednesday, Friday </strong>Four and five year olds are preparing their minds and bodies for their experience in Kindergarten. Let us support your child as they put their natural curiosity to use to discover problem solving strategies, cause and effect relationships, pre-writing and reading skills and more complex social skills.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (4 Year olds) MWF All Dayhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8882/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-4-year-olds-mwf-all-day2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>4 Year Olds All Day Monday, Wednesday, Friday </strong>Four and five year olds are preparing their minds and bodies for their experience in Kindergarten. Let us support your child as they put their natural curiosity to use to discover problem solving strategies, cause and effect relationships, pre-writing and reading skills and more complex social skills.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (4 Year olds) All Day T/THhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8880/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-4-year-olds-all-day-t-th2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>4 Year Olds All Day Tuesday, Thursday </strong>Four and five year olds are preparing their minds and bodies for their experience in Kindergarten. Let us support your child as they put their natural curiosity to use to discover problem solving strategies, cause and effect relationships, pre-writing and reading skills and more complex social skills.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (4 Year olds) All Day MTWTFhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8879/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-4-year-olds-all-day-mtwtf2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>4 Year Olds All Day Monday through Friday. </strong>This prekindergarten option is available for kids who are ready for more than a part time program. With the support of caring teachers, your child will enjoy all the enriching indoor and outdoor play experiences, academic curriculum, and social relationships, with the added benefit of a consistent daily schedule.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (3 Year Olds) Half Day MWF AMhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8877/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-3-year-olds-half-day-mwf-am2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">3 Year Olds </strong><strong style="background-color: initial;">Monday/Wednesday/Friday (AM)</strong>. Your three year old is discovering a love for school and building confidence in their abilities during our 2 or 3 day a week programming. Your child will gain social skills, pre-academic skills and independence with the help of supportive staff and a warm, safe environment.</p>Carlos - Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (3 and 4 Year Olds) M-F AMhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8869/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/carlos-alexandria-public-schools-preschool-3-and-4-year-olds-m-f-am2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Carlos 3 and 4 Year Olds. M-F AM. </strong>Your 3 and /or 4 year old child will enjoy the same benefits of our Alexandria preschool programming in a convenient location -Carlos Elementary School. Individualized support from a caring professional in convenient environment might be the right fit for your developing child. Opportunities for exploration in music, science, and art enrichment activities will support the budding curiosity of your preschooler.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (3 & 4 Year olds) Half Day MWF PMhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8875/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-3-4-year-olds-half-day-mwf-pm2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>4 Year Olds Half Day Monday, Wednesday, Friday PM </strong>Four year olds are preparing their minds and bodies for their experience in Kindergarten. Let us support your child as they put their natural curiosity to use to discover problem solving strategies, cause and effect relationships, pre-writing and reading skills and more complex social skills.</p>Carlos - Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (4 Year Olds) M-F All Dayhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8874/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/carlos-alexandria-public-schools-preschool-4-year-olds-m-f-all-day2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Carlos 4 Year Olds. M-F All Day. </strong>Your 4 year old child will enjoy the same benefits of our Alexandria preschool programming in a convenient location- Carlos Elementary School. Individualized support from a caring professional in a favorable location might be the right fit for your developing child. Opportunities for exploration in music, science and art enrichment activities will support the budding curiosity of your preschooler.</p>Alexandria Public Schools Preschool (3 Year Olds) Half Day T/Th AMhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8878/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-2024-2025/alexandria-public-schools-preschool-3-year-olds-half-day-t-th-am2024-02-12T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">3 Year Olds </strong><strong style="background-color: initial;">Tuesday/Thursday (AM</strong><strong style="background-color: initial;">)</strong>. Your three year old is discovering a love for school and building confidence in their abilities during our 2 or 3 day a week programming. Your child will gain social skills, pre-academic skills and independence with the help of supportive staff and a warm, safe environment.</p>Horizon Public Health Breastfeeding Classhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8901/spring-2024/horizon-public-health-breastfeeding-class2024-01-03T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join a certified lactation consultant with Horizon Public Health to learn the basics of breastfeeding including benefits, how and when to feed, getting enough milk, breast care and lifestyle suggestions. Mothers and birth parents are encouraged to attend during their third trimester. $25.00 per couple.</p><p>If you have PrimeWest or Medical Assistance, please call 320-762-3305 to register as your insurance will cover the cost of this class.</p>Alomere Prenatal Classhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8884/spring-2024/alomere-prenatal-class2023-12-12T08:00:00-06:00<p>Alomere Health welcomes you to a Prenatal Class during this important time in the life of your family. This two class series will help you prepare for your new addition by answering important questions about labor and delivery, sharing what to expect at the hospital, and will give you a tour of the labor and delivery department.</p><p>This course will take place at the Alomere Hospital -111 17th Ave East, Alexandria, MN. Classes will be held in their lower level Conference room. Please enter through Door 13 and you will be directed from there.</p><p>Masks may be required at Alomere health. Please watch for signs.</p>Incredible Infantshttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8883/spring-2024/incredible-infants2023-12-12T08:00:00-06:00<p>Having an infant can be an adjustment. We're here to answer all of your questions. Join the team of Alomere Health, Horizon Public Health and Nurture Women's Therapy, in collaboration with an Alexandria Public Schools Parent Educator for a 4-week course, specific to the needs, joys and challenges of parenting a newborn. Weekly topics include newborn Q & A, infant development, postpartum mood, and CPR and SIDS. This is a class for parent(s) and baby. Sibling care is available with pre- registration, plus an additional cost.</p>Time for Toddlershttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8865/spring-2024/time-for-toddlers2023-12-01T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Time For Toddlers (12-23 months)</strong></p><p>Exploration is the toddler's way of life. New and fast development moves babies into toddlerhood. Parents, come with your toddler for some stimulating activities and suggestions for supporting healthy development! You will have fun with learning activities together when you arrive. After a brief circle time, parents will split into a discussion on toddlers’ social, emotional, and physical development while children continue to explore and learn with an early childhood teacher. Sibling Care is available. </p>Mixed Age Magichttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8867/spring-2024/mixed-age-magic2023-12-01T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Mixed Age Magic (2 ½ to 5 years)</strong></p><p>Children in this age range have a lot in common and they learn a lot from each other! This group will have a variety of parent-child activities to do together when you arrive. After a brief circle time, parents will move into a discussion group to unpack common parenting topics while children remain with an early childhood teacher for more fun and learning. Join us for the fun! Sibling Care is available. </p>Prime Time Two's and Three'shttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8866/spring-2024/prime-time-two-s-and-three-s2023-12-01T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Prime Time Two's and Three's (2 - 3 years)</strong></p><p>Preschoolers are engaged in the world around them in fun and sometimes challenging ways. Explore and learn together with family activities when you arrive. After a brief circle time, parents will split into a discussion group to learn about developmental stages and the changes that happen in the early years. Meanwhile, children stay with an early childhood teacher to continue learning through playful activities. Sibling Care is available for most of the classes. </p>Parent Advisory Boardhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8820/parent-advisory-board-23-24/parent-advisory-board2023-10-31T06:00:00-05:00<p>Join us for our Parent Advisory Board Meeting! RSVP for you and list your children for sibling care!</p>Coffee Connectionhttp://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/8488/coffee-connection-2023-2024/coffee-connection2023-06-08T08:00:00-05:00<p>Calling all parents of preschoolers! No matter what program your children attend, join us for coffee and discussion about your developing 3-5 year old. This parent conversation will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions and celebrate the joys and challenges of raising your young child. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Sibling care is available on a limited basis. $75.00 annual fee regardless of preschool enrollment. 50% discount for families enrolled in Creating Learners Preschool.</strong></p>