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Early Childhood Fall 2022

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Everyone Connects!Everyone Connects!Enrichment: 507-328-4000ECFE/PAIIR: 507-328-4020www.rochesterce.org/registerFALL 2022 Swim Lessons page 10Stay and Play page 17

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT ................. 4Dance ........................................ 4Imagination / Creativity ............ 4Science ...................................... 5Sports ........................................ 6Trips ........................................... 9Swimming .................................. 10ECFE/PAIIR ........................... 12Age Group Classes ................... 12Classes with Kits ........................ 13Focus Classes ............................ 13Non-Separating Classes ............ 14Online Classes ........................... 14Parents & Young Children......... 15Play with Purpose ...................... 15Support Groups ........................ 16Week By Week .......................... 16Yearlong .................................... 17Rochester Public Schools provides a free comprehensive developmental screening for any child 3 years old to kindergarten enrollment. Schedule by calling 507-328-4004.Northrop Education Center201 8th St. NWRochester, MN 55901www.rochesterce.org/ecscreeningEARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENINGNow that you’ve soaked up the summer sun, it’s time to join us for some fall fun! Play is an important part of learning and life, so we have curated our best play-list to support growing minds from our youngest learners to our adults. We look forward to welcoming you back into our spaces with many new learning opportunities to explore.Northrop Education Center • 201 8th St NW • Rochester, MN 55901Ofce Hours: Monday-Friday • 8 AM-4:30 PM@RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed@parentsareimportantinrochester @ecferochestermn

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register Everyone Connects!• September to June• Preschool scholarships• Kindergarten information• Family events• MN licensed teachers • Best practices implemented to help children develop as learners for lifelong success• Research-based curriculum and learning experiences focused on high-quality play • Individualized instructionWhy Rochester Public Schools Preschool?Skills we build in preschool serve us for a lifetime–positive relationships, language and literacy, numbers and thinking skills, and much more. RPS Preschool prepares our young learners for a future of school and life success. We use a play-based approach facilitated by high quality educators with respected curricula and assessments in a positive learning environment. Rochester Public Schools Preschool is a quality preschool program that respects the unique needs of each child. When children are prepared to succeed at kindergarten entrance, all of society benets. Growing Young Minds RPS Preschool focuses across the areas of child development, facilitating learning in social and emotional, cognitive, and physical development, literacy and language, math, science, and the arts. Our children play to learn, with whole group, small group, and individualized opportunities. Our licensed teachers and talented assistants provide caring, quality environments where the love of learning will ourish.Registration is open for 2022-2023! Class information on page 19.Call 507-328-4024 for more information or register today at rochesterschools.org/academics/preschool

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 4* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENTIMAGINATION & CREATIVITYSPORTSEveryone Connects!Little Life Skills (3-5 Years)$42–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101805.101 Th Sep 15–29 9:30-11:30 AM1805.102 Th Oct 27–Nov 10 9:30-11:30 AM1805.103 Th Dec 1–15 9:30-11:30 AMDANCEDance Connection Ballet (3-5 Years) *$80–8 SessionsLocation: Dance Connection Studio1200.111P Th Sep 29–Dec 1 6:15-6:45 PM Skip: Oct 20, Nov 241200.112P Th Sep 29–Dec 1 6:45-7:15 PM Skip: Oct 20, Nov 24IMAGINATION / CREATIVITYCostumes and Cookies Party (3-6 Years/Adult)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101504.101 W Oct 26 9:30-11 AMCute as a Button (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101525.101 Sa Nov 12 11:15 AM-12:45 PMDiscover: Apples (3-6 Years)$27–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101506.101 Sa Sep 24 9:30-11 AMDiscover: Pumpkins (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101509.101 Sa Oct 29 9:30-11 AM Connect with us!@RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 5* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Handmade for the Holidays (3-6 Years/Adult)$27–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101527.101 Sa Dec 3 9:30-11 AM1527.102 Sa Dec 3 11:15 AM-12:45 PMOnline Version $20–1 Session1527.001 Kit Pickup Dates: Nov 28-Dec 2 8 AM-4:30 PMI Want To Be A Musician (3-6 Years)$27–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101508.101 Sa Oct 8 11:15 AM-12:45 PMPreschool Painters: Apple Stamping (3-6 Years)$27–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101523.101 Sa Sep 24 11:15 AM-12:45 PMPreschool Painters: Spooky Pumpkins (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101524.101 Sa Oct 29 11:15 AM-12:15 PMOnline Version $20–1 Session1524.001 Kit Pickup Dates: Oct 24-28 8 AM-4:30 PMSCIENCEDiscover: Insects (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101507.101 Sa Nov 12 9:30-11 AMOnline Version $20–1 Session1507.001 Kit Pickup Dates: Nov 7-11 8 AM-4:30 PMDiscover: Sound (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101505.101 Sa Oct 8 9:30-11 AMLittle Hands STEAM Experience (3-6 Years)$42–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101611.101 W Sep 14–28 9:30-11:30 AM1611.102 W Oct 5–19 9:30-11:30 AM1611.103 W Nov 30–Dec 14 9:30-11:30 AMPlanetarium: Perfect Little Planet (3 Years-Gr.3/Adult)$6–1 SessionLocation: Mayo–Rm 1-226 Planetarium1605.111 Tu Oct 25 6:30-7:30 PM Little Artist (3-6 Years/Adult)$23–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101550.210 Sa Mar 5 9:30-11 AM

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 6* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Rochester Figure Skating Club: Learn2Skate for Preschool (4-6 Years) *Location: Rochester Recreation Center$81–4 Sessions1790.101P Tu Sep 13–Oct 4 6-6:30 PM 1790.102P Th Sep 15–Oct 6 6-6:30 PM 1790.103P F Sep 16–Oct 7 6:15-6:45 PM 1790.104P Sa Sep 17–Oct 8 11-11:30 AM$126–7 Sessions1790.105P Tu Oct 25–Dec 13 6-6:30 PM Skip: Nov 221790.106P Th Oct 27–Dec 15 6-6:30 PM Skip: Nov 241790.107P F Oct 28–Dec 16 6:15-6:45 PM Skip: Nov 251862.108P Sa Oct 29–Dec 17 11-11:30 AMSkip: Nov 26SPORTSFlag Football (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Jefferson–Fields1807.101 Tu Sep 20–Oct 4 5-5:45 PM Preschool Fall Sports Sampler (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Jefferson–Fields1426.101 Tu Sep 20–Oct 4 6-6:45 PM Soccer (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Gym1422.101 Tu Nov 15–29 5-5:45 PM Basketball (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Gym1804.112 Tu Nov 15–29 6-6:45 PM Scan the QR code to register today!

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 7* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class SKYHAWKS$65–4 SessionsSkyhawks: First Down Tots Flag Football (2-4 Years) *Location: Jefferson–Fields1430.101P (Ages 2-3)Sa Sep 17–Oct 8 9-9:30 AM1430.102P (Ages 3-4)Sa Sep 17–Oct 8 9:40-10:10 AMLocation: Gage–Gym1430.103P (Ages 2-4)Tu Oct 18–Nov 15 5:35-6:05 PM Skip: Nov 8Location: Bamber Valley–Gym1430.104P (Ages 2-4)M Nov 14–Dec 5 5:35-6:05 PM Skyhawks: Soccer Tots (2-4 Years) *Location: Sunset Terrace–Fields1431.101P (Ages 2-4)Tu Sep 13–Oct 4 5:35-6:05 PM Location: Bishop–Fields/Gym1431.102P (Ages 2-4)Th Oct 13–Nov 10 5:35-6:05 PM Skip: Oct 20Location: Northrop–Gym1431.103P (Ages 2-3)Sa Nov 12–Dec 10 11:30 AM-12 PMSkip: Nov 261431.104P (Ages 3-4)Sa Nov 12–Dec 10 12:10-12:40 PMSkip: Nov 26Location: Bamber Valley–Gym1431.105P (Ages 2-4Tu Nov 15–Dec 6 5:35-6:05 PM Skyhawks: Baseball Tots (2-4 Years) *Location: Gage–Gym1428.101P M Sep 12–Oct 3 5:35-6:05 PM Location: George Gibbs–Gym1428.102P W Sep 14–Oct 5 5:35-6:05 PM Location: Overland–Gym1428.103P M Oct 17–Nov 7 5:35-6:05 PM Location: Longfellow–Gym1428.104P W Nov 16–Dec 14 5:35-6:05 PM Skip: Nov 23Skyhawks: Hoopster Tots (2-4 Years) *Location: Ben Franklin–Gym1425.101P Th Sep 15–Oct 6 5:35-6:05 PM Location: Overland–Gym1425.102P W Oct 19–Nov 9 5:35-6:05 PM Location: Longfellow–Gym1425.103P Th Nov 17–Dec 15 5:35-6:05 PM Skip: Nov 24

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 8* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class J.E.T.S. GYMNASTICS$75–4 SessionsLocation: J.E.T.S. Gymnastics 2440 Claire Lane NEPuddle Jumpers (18 Months-2 Years/Adult) *1860.110P Tu Sep 6–27 9:30-10:15 AM1860.111P W Sep 7–28 6:10-6:55 PM 1860.112P Tu Oct 4–25 9:30-10:15 AM1860.113P W Oct 5–26 6:10-6:55 PM 1860.114P Tu Nov 1–22 9:30-10:15 AM1860.115P W Nov 2–23 6:10-6:55 PM Tomcats (3 Years) *1861.111P Tu Sep 6–27 11:10-11:55 AM1861.112P W Sep 7–28 5:20-6:05 PM 1861.113P Tu Oct 4–25 11:10-11:55 AM1861.114P W Oct 5–26 5:20-6:05 PM 1861.115P Tu Nov 1–22 11:10-11:55 AM1861.116P W Nov 2–23 5:20-6:05 PM Falcons (4 Years) *1862.111P Tu Sep 6–27 10:20-11:05 AM1862.112P W Sep 7–28 4:30-5:15 PM1862.113P Tu Oct 4–25 10:20-11:05 AM1862.114P W Oct 5–26 4:30-5:15 PM1862.115P Tu Nov 1–22 10:20-11:05 AM1862.116P W Nov 2–23 4:30-5:15 PM

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 9* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class ROGA$270-12 SessionsLocation: Rochester Gymnastics AcademyParent and Me Gymnastics Beginner (1-3 Years/Adult)1841.101P Tu Sep 6-Nov 29 11:20 AM-12:20 PMSkip: Nov 221841.102P Th Sep 8-Dec 1 10:10-11:10 AMSkip: Nov 24Preschool Gymnastics Beginner (3-5 Years)1842.101P Tu Sep 6-Nov 29 1-2 PMSkip: Nov 221842.102P M Sep 12-Nov 28 3:20-4:20 PMPreschool Gymnastics Advanced (4-5 Years)1843.101P W Sep 7-Nov 30 4-5 PMSkip: Nov 231843.102P Th Sep 8-Dec 1 3:50-4:50 PMSkip: Nov 24TRIPSDisney on Ice “Find Your Hero” at the Xcel Energy Center$75–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Parking Lot9000.131 Sa Dec 10 9 AM-2:30 PMFall Fun on the Farm (1-6 Years/Adult)$12–1 SessionLocation: Red Barn Learning Farm1311.101P F Oct 14 9:30-11:30 AM

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 10* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class SWIMMINGWater Readiness (9-24 Months/Adult)$70–5 Sessions • 6-6:30 PM Location: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1901.111 M Sep 12–Oct 101901.112 W Sep 14–Oct 121901.113 M Oct 24–Nov 211901.114 Tu Oct 25–Nov 221901.115 W Oct 26–Nov 30 Skip: Nov 23Water Readiness (2-3 Years/Adult)$70–5 Sessions • 6:30-7 PM Location: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1902.111 M Sep 12–Oct 101902.112 W Sep 14–Oct 121902.113 M Oct 24–Nov 211902.114 Tu Oct 25–Nov 221902.115 W Oct 26–Nov 30 Skip: Nov 23Water Readiness (3-6 Years/Adult)$70–5 Sessions • 7-7:30 PM Location: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1903.111 M Sep 12–Oct 101903.112 W Sep 14–Oct 121903.113 M Oct 24–Nov 211903.114 W Oct 26–Nov 30 Skip: Nov 23Water Readiness Next Steps (4-7 Years/Adult)$83–5 Sessions • 7-8 PM Location: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1906.111 Tu Oct 25–Nov 22Water Exploration Level I (4-8 Years)$83–5 SessionsLocation: John Adams–Swimming Pool1920.111 Tu Sep 20–Oct 256-6:30 PM Skip: Oct 181920.112 Tu Sep 20–Oct 256:30-7 PM Skip: Oct 181920.113 Tu Nov 1–296-6:30 PM 1920.114 Tu Nov 1–296:30-7 PM Water Exploration Level II (4-8 Years)$83–5 Sessions • 7-7:30 PM Location: John Adams–Swimming Pool1921.111 Tu Sep 20–Oct 25 Skip: Oct 181921.112 Tu Nov 1–29

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 11* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Saturday, May 13, 2023BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BROWSE A VARIETY OF VEHICLES: DUMP TRUCKS, SNOW PLOWS, POLICE CARS, AND MORE! Save the Date!29th Annual Transportation FairKick Off to Kindergarten!1 Make sure you are registered with the district so you will receive up-to-date information. 2 Set up your child's screening appointment if you haven't already. Call 507-328-4004.3 Look for Kindergarten event information coming out early Fall!Preschool Enrichment and ECFE/PAIIR NEEDS you!Employment opportunities are available within Rochester Public Schools. Early childhood classroom experience is desired. Please contact Amanda Garcia at 507-328-4053 or email at amgarcia@rochesterschools.org

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 12AGE GROUP CLASSESEach class oers the ECFE class experience including PACT followed by children’s learning and play time and a parent discussion. Parents will move to a separate room for a parent discussion. Sibling care is available where listed.1-3 Year Olds (12-42 Months)12 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070113.120 W Sep 21–Dec 14 9:30-11:15 AMSkip: Nov 232-3 Year Olds11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3070201.120 Th Sep 22–Dec 15 9:30-11:15 AM Skip: Oct 20, Nov 242-4 Year Olds13 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070241.120 M Sep 19–Dec 12 9:30-11:15 AM STEM (3-5 Years)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3060319.120 Th Sep 22–Dec 15 9:15-11:15 AM Skip: Oct 20, Nov 24Toddler/Twos (18-30 Months)12 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070120.120 Tu Sep 20–Dec 13 9:30-11 AMSkip: Nov 8Everyone Connects!PACT (Parent and Child Time) is included in all ECFE/PAIIR classes. Parents and children will have time to interact with activities designed to enhance your child’s learning.Are you NEW to Rochester, NEW to ECFE/PAiiR, or NEW to Parenting? It takes a village to raise a child, so stop by the ofce and let us introduce ourselves, help you navigate our program and welcome you into your NEW village.Northrop Education Center 201 8th St NW Rochester, MN 55901

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 13 = Limited sibling care available = Online Class = Evening class CLASSES WITH KITSNeed new ideas to engage your curious child(ren) at home? Your family will enjoy exploring, investigating, and experimenting with our at home lessons. There will be video lessons and activities each week. These classes will have a one-time material pick-up prior to the start of class. Come explore with us! These are at-home/online courses.Let’s Learn Letters! (2-5 Years) – At-Home/Online Course 3 SessionsLocation: Online0826.120 Tu Sep 20–Oct 4 9:30-10 AMMath and Melodies (2-5 Years) – At-Home/Online Course 3 SessionLocation: Online0827.120 Tu Oct 18–Nov 1 9:30-10 AM Music Makers (2-5 Years) – At-Home/Online Course 4 SessionsLocation: Online0828.120 Tu Nov 15–Dec 6 9:30-10 AMFOCUS CLASSESEach class oers the ECFE experience including PACT followed by children’s learning and play time and a parent discussion. Children under 9 months will remain with parent(s) during discussions as a lap baby. Sibling care is available where listed.Conscious Parenting (2-5 Years)5 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060618.120 Tu Nov 15–Dec 13 5:45-7:30 PM Parenting a Child with Spirited or Challenging Behaviors (2-5 Years)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070211.120 M Oct 3–Dec 12 5:45-7:45 PM Parenting in a Diverse and Inclusive World (0-5 Years)3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 307A0607.120 Tu Sep 20–Oct 4 5:45-7:30 PM ECFE Sliding Fee Scale information is available on our website: www.rochesterce.org/early-childhood/faq Connect with us!@parentsareimportantinrochester @ecferochestermn

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 14NON-SEPARATING CLASSESYou and your child will remain together for the entire class. Each class oers the ECFE experience including PACT. These classes will include a parent discussion in the same room as your child. Sibling care is available where listed. Nannies welcome.Baby & Me (0-12 Months)12 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 3050012.120 Tu Sep 20–Dec 13 1-2:30 PM Skip: Nov 8 Fun Ones (10-23 Months)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 3050110.120 F Sep 23–Dec 16 9-10:15 AMSkip: Oct 21, Nov 25 ONLINE CLASSESYou’ve got parenting questions? We have information and support. Take our online classes from any device that can connect to the internet. All classes are readily available through Adobe Connect.Parenting Strategies Video LibraryFind it tricky to t in our in-person classes, but want to learn more about effective parenting strategies? Sign up for our exclusive online video library created by ECFE/PAIIR educators about topics from toilet training, to emotions, to play. This self-paced option allows you to access information you need, when you need it. Upon registration you will receive a conrmation email containing the link to view our videos.$5 with ECFE Course/$10 stand aloneLocation: Online0926.220 Parent Book Club: Raising Your Spirited Child 10 SessionsLocation: Online0825.120 Tu Sep 21–Nov 30 1-2 PMSkip: Nov 23 Pod Squad: The Best and The Worst Parenting Advice 3 SessionsLocation: Online0829.120 Th Oct 27–Nov 10 8-9 PM Register by August 15 for August 17 First Draw.First Draw is a lottery used with PAIIR/ECFE registration. All registrations received before First Draw are treated the same. At First Draw, we use the lottery to determine who gets into classes that are over-enrolled. Email conrmations will be sent out after draw. After First Draw is complete, registration is rst come, rst served. Payment is due with registration.

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 15 = Limited sibling care available = Online Class = Evening class PARENTS & YOUNG CHILDRENReady for the ECFE class experience? Within this category, you will nd both separating and non-separating courses. Separating classes oer PACT, followed by children’s learning and play time and parent discussion in a separate room. For non-separating classes, parents remain in the room with their child(ren). Bedtime Stories (0-5 Years)1 Session • 6-7:30 PM Location: Rochester Public Library0681.120 Tu Sep 200681.121 Tu Oct 40681.122 Tu Oct 180681.123 Tu Nov 10681.124 Tu Nov 150681.125 W Dec 7 PLAY WITH PURPOSEDiscover learning through your child’s eyes in these parent and child classes. Parents or grandparents will enjoy circle time, themed play, songs, and stories with the children.Art, Movement, Science (2-5 Years)12 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060671.120 Tu Sep 20–Dec 13 9:30-11:15 AMSkip: Nov 8MAGNIFICENT MONDAYSSTEM (0-5 Years)3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060656.120 M Sep 19–Oct 3 5:45-7 PM All About the Alphabet (2-5 Years)2 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060657.120 M Oct 17–24 5:45-7 PM Little Artists (2-5 Years)2 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060658.120 M Nov 7–14 5:45-7 PM Young Mathematicians (2-5 Years)3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060659.120 M Nov 28–Dec 12 5:45-7 PM

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 16SUPER SATURDAYSFall Fun (2-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020624.120 Sa Oct 1 9:30-11 AMNature Friends (2-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020640.120 Sa Oct 15 9:30-11 AMDad & Me (0-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020650.121 Sa Nov 12 9:30-11 AMGrandma/Grandpa & Me (0-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020670.121 Sa Dec 10 9:30-11 AMSUPPORT GROUPSSupport groups are a gathering of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, advice and support. Each class oers the ECFE class experience including PACT followed by children’s learning and play time. Parents will move to a separate room for a parent discussion. Registration is required.WEEK BY WEEKMade to t your schedule! Attend one class or all of the classes with our exible “week by week” registration. Each class oers the ECFE class experience including PACT. Courses may include parent discussion in another classroom. Extraordinary Newborn (0-6 Months)1 Session • 1-2:30 PMLocation: Northrop–Rm 3070002.120 W Sep 140002.121 W Oct 190002.122 W Nov 160002.123 W Dec 14Scan the QR code to register today!

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 17 = Limited sibling care available = Online Class = Evening class Stay and Play (0-5 Years)1 Session • 10-11:30 AMLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3060611.120 F Sep 230611.121 F Sep 300611.122 F Oct 70611.123 F Oct 140611.124 F Oct 280611.125 F Nov 40611.126 F Nov 110611.127 F Nov 180611.128 F Dec 20611.129 F Dec 90611.130 F Dec 16YEARLONGOpen registration begins in fall followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register and will be given a spot in the course as space is available. 1-3 Year Olds Yearlong (12-42 Months)10 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3070113.121 F Sep 23–Dec 16 9:30-11:15 AMSkip: Oct 21, Nov 25 Dad & Me Yearlong (0-5 Years)12 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3050660.120 W Sep 21–Dec 14 9:30-11:15 AMSkip: Nov 23 Night Owl Preschool Yearlong (3-5 Years)23 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 307 Parents attend with child Tuesdays0350.120 Tu/Th TuSep 20–Dec 15 5:30-7:30 PM Skip: Oct 20, Nov 8 & 24 Toddler Yearlong (12-42 Months)13 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 305, 3060111.120 M Sep 19–Dec 12 9:30-11:15 AMParenting a Child with Special Needs (Birth-Grade 5)3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 305, 3080720.120 Tu Oct 4 & 11, Dec 13 5:45-7:30 PMSingle Parent Support Group (0-5 Years)4 Sessions0616.120 Tu Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 5:30-7 PM

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 18Lindsey Cantwell Memorial ScholarshipLinda Munson Memorial ScholarshipIf you’ve had a positive experience with PAiiR/ECFE programming, we ask you to consider donating to our scholarships so that others may also experience the opportunity to benet and grow from our support and education just as your family did. Scan the QR code below to help fund future education for local families.connect with our parent educatorParenting young children can be a very rewarding, yet challenging job that doesn’t come with a manual. Sign up for a time to chat with a professional parent educator to talk about your questions or concerns in-person or video chat.For more information or to reserve a time slot, contact ambaker@rochesterschools.org or call 507-328-4021.Parent Engagement MattersJoin the PAIIR/School Readiness Advisory Council!Call us for more information: 507-328-4020DONATE TODAY!

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Early Childhood Fall 2022 | www.rochesterce.org/register 19CLASS TYPESEXPLORERS 3 Year Olds The Explorers class is specically designed with young preschoolers in mind as they begin to explore and learn new language and social skills through play in a group setting. Children must be 3 years of age by 9/1/2022. PM 3 days Mon/Wed/Fri Sites: Northrop, Mighty Oaks*, & Hoover ELSPATHFINDERS 3-5 Year Olds The Pathnders is a multiage class providing children an opportunity to learn in a group of multiage peers. Children must be at least 3 years of age by 9/1/2022. PM 4 days Mon-Thu Site: NorthropAM 5 days Mon-Fri Sites: Hoover ELS* & Mighty OaksPM 5 days Mon-Fri Sites: Hoover ELS* & Mighty OaksTRAILBLAZERS 4-5 Year Olds The Trailblazers class is for children headed to kindergarten the following school year. Children must be at least 4 years of age by 9/1/2022.Sites: Hoover, Mighty Oaks & NorthropAM 5 days Mon-Fri Site: Mighty OaksPM 5 days Mon-Fri Sites: Northrop & Mighty OaksFull day 5 days Mon-Fri Sites: Hoover ELS* & Mighty OaksSTEM 4-5 Year Olds STEM is all about exploring, observing, predicting and questioning and your preschooler will be encouraged to plan, create and problem solve with help from our teachers. Children must be at least 4 years of age by 9/1/2022.PM 5 days Mon-Fri Site: Mighty OaksFor more information and registration: www.rochesterschools.org/academics/preschoolScholarships Available!2022-23 Registration Open!Everyone Connects!* These classes have limited availability.

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Northrop Community Education201 8th Street NWRochester, MN 55901Strengthening families with young children through education and support.Everyone Connects!Everyone Connects!Register today!www.rochesterce.org/register