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ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Northrop Community Education 201 8th Street Northwest Rochester MN 55901 NON PROFIT U S POSTAGE PAID Permit No 1000 Rochester MN 507 328 4020 rochesterce org register Register by March 1 at noon SPRING FIRST DRAW Spring Summer 2019 Everyone Connects

PAIIR ECFE TABLE OF CONTENTS Age Group Classes 6 Online Classes 8 Toddler Twos 6 1 3 Year Olds 6 2 3 Year Olds 6 2 4 Year Olds 6 STEM 6 Focus Classes 6 Spirited or Challenging Behaviors 6 Play With Purpose 7 Nuts About Nature 7 Storytime 7 Music Movement 7 Grandma Grandpa Me 7 Shapes Colors Numbers 7 Little Bird Watchers 7 Ready for Kindergarten Math and Literacy Skills 8 Ready for Kindergarten Social and Emotional Skills 8 Support Groups 8 Child with Special Needs 8 Single Parent Support Group 8 Newborn infant 9 Extraordinary Newborn 9 Baby Me 9 Infants Toddlers 9 Non Separating Classes 7 Baby Me 7 Infants Toddlers 7 Fun Ones 7 Rochester Public Schools Early Childhood Family Services Northrop Education Center 201 8th St NW Rochester MN 55901 507 328 4020 www rochesterce org paiir Regular Office Hours Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Jessica Mattson Program Manager Amy Ward Early Childhood Coordinator Erica Schumacher School Readiness Supervisor Kris Hames Laura Johnson Kathy Rossman Clerical Staff PAIIR ECFE LOCATIONS Northrop Education Center 201 8th St NW PAIIR classrooms on 3rd floor Hawthorne Education Center 700 4th Ave SE PAIIR classrooms on lower level NEW LOCATION Are you NEW to Rochester NEW to PAiiR and ECFE or NEW to Parenting It takes a Village to raise a child so stop by the office and let us introduce ourselves help you navigate our program and welcome you into your NEW Village 2 Hoover Early Learning School 369 Elton Hills Dr NW The PAIIR ECFE CE Preschool Enrichment catalog is published fall winter and spring by Rochester Public Schools Early Childhood Family Services FIND US ONLINE PAIIR ECFS PAIIRECFE PAIIRECFE PAIIR Spring Summer 2019 507 328 4020 www rochesterce org register Course Fees on pg 10

PAIIR ECFE CLASSES AT A GLANCE SPRING 2019 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Morning Morning Morning Morning Morning Afternoon Hoover 2 3 Year Olds Evening Hoover 2 3 Year Olds Yearlong Northrop STEM Nuts about Nature Music Movement Shapes Colors Numbers Hoover Toddler Two s Evening Northrop Parenting a Child with Challenging Behavior Hawthorne Parenting a Child with Special Needs Northrop 2 4 Year Olds Toddler Yearlong Northrop Baby Me Evening Northrop Big Yellow School Bus Infant Toddler Online Ready for Kindergarten Math Literacy Skills Ready for Kindergarten Social Emotional Skills Northrop Dad Me Yearlong Northrop 1 3 Year Olds Storytime Little Bird Watchers Afternoon Hawthorne Single Parent Support Group Northrop Extraordinary Newborn Northrop Fun One s Big Yellow School Bus SATURDAY Morning Evening Northrop Grandma Grandpa Me Transportation Fair Northrop Big Yellow School Bus Register by March 1 for Spring First Draw See page 21 for more info IMPORTANT DATES FOR SPRING 2019 APRIL MAY JUNE 1 Preschool RFL Classes resume 15 Advisory Council Meeting 8 Spring PAIIR Classes begin 18 Transportation Fair 17 Advisory Council Meeting 24 Spring PAIIR Classes end JULY 27 NO CLASSES Watch for Fall PAIIR Catalog 31 Last day of Preschool SIBLING CARE Child care for children age nine months to kindergarten enrollment while their parent is in class with their other child children Registration for sibling care is required More information on sibling care on page 21 PACT Parent and Child Time Check out Preschool Enrichment Classes on the flip side of this catalog 4 5 OFFICES CLOSED EVENING CLASS Classes with a start time of 5 PM or later are considered an evening class Limited Sibling Care is available NANNY PERMITTED Since we are a parent child program nannies may only attend classes where noted in the class description Evening class See pg 21 for details 3

PAIIR ECFE Advisory Council PARENT ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Parents are invited to join an advisory council made up of parents caregivers community professionals and staff FUNCTIONS OF AN ADVISORY COUNCIL Contribute recommendations for program policies goals objectives and ideas Develop a source of volunteers and helps train them Promote the program outreach and community relations Assist in program evaluations Serve as an advocate for Early Childhood Family Education ECFE programs in the community and Legislature Expand resource development Meetings are held once a month on Wednesday evenings September through May Child care provided when requested For more information contact the Early Childhood Family Services office at 507 428 4023 4

PAIIR ECFE The ECFE PAIIR Class Experience Early Childhood Family Education ECFE PAIIR is a public school program for families with children ages birth to kindergarten enrollment Both parents and children participate in ECFE PAIIR The program recognizes that parents are a child s first and most important teacher and offers high quality parent and early education The mission of PAIIR is to strengthen families with young children through education and support 1 PACT Parent and Child Time Class includes a parent and child interaction time circle time with books songs and activities all designed to enhance a child s learning Parents also get great ideas to take home to enjoy with the whole family 2 Parent Time Parents participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator The parent discussion focuses on research based topics related to both child and parent learning and also allows time to connect with other parents of young children 3 Children s Time While the parents are in the discussion children are learning through play activities songs and literature designed to enhance development creativity and imagination A licensed early childhood teacher facilitates the children s classroom experience ALL ABOARD THE BIG YELLOW SCHOOL BUS Learn about school bus safety through art song and discussion Children will take a ride on the school bus and practice school bus safety Parents will meet with a representative from Rochester Public Schools Transportation Department This class is for children who will begin kindergarten in September 2018 Parents will move to a separate room for a parent discussion 1 Session 0511 323 T May 14 6 7 PM Rm 302 307A Location Northrop 0511 321 W May 15 6 7 PM Rm 210 307A 0511 325 T May 21 6 7 PM Rm 302 307 0511 322 W May 22 6 7 PM Rm 302 307 0511 324 F May 24 10 11 AM Rm 302 307 5

PAIIR ECFE 2 4 Year Olds What strengthens a bond between a parent and child more than playing and learning together Come and gain knowledge of child growth and development temperament styles and discipline techniques Learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child to make learning fun and discipline easier 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 302 Rm 307 0241 320 Tu Apr 9 May 21 9 30 11 15 AM STEM 3 5 Years AGE GROUP CLASSES Each class offers 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 Toddler Twos 18 30 Months Your toddler s road to independence has begun and you are both ready to spend some time apart Your child will be able to explore their new found independence as they learn to trust others and begin to test limits and boundaries with this slow progression to separation 7 Sessions Location Hoover Rm 104 Rm 120 0120 320 M Apr 8 May 20 9 30 11 AM 1 3 Year Olds 12 42 Months Your energetic little one is growing and trying new things so establishing routines and being consistent is very important As your child learns through play and social interactions you will discuss parenting techniques that help you appreciate the little things in your life 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 305 Rm 307A 0113 320 Th Apr 11 May 23 9 30 11 15 AM Your preschooler will be encouraged to explore plan and create with help from you and our staff We will tap into your child s imagination and understanding of how things work Parents will discuss the different vocabulary and systems that STEM uses and help problem solve with their child using everyday objects 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 302 Rm 307 0319 320 M Apr 8 May 20 9 30 11 30 AM FOCUS CLASSES Each class offers 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 Parenting a Child with Spirited or Challenging Behaviors 2 5 years This class will help you understand your young child s behavior and temperament while discovering positive behavior management and parenting strategies Parents will complete a simple questionnaire to identify need before registration is complete Referrals are welcome Class begins with PACT followed by a separate parent discussion 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 302 Rm 307 0211 320 M Apr 8 May 20 5 45 7 45 PM 2 3 Year Olds Playing learning and discovering are the current priorities as your toddler transitions to a preschooler Explore a variety of skills that can help you nurture and guide your child through these early years 7 Sessions Location Hoover Rm 104 Rm 120 0201 320 W Apr 10 May 22 9 30 11 15 AM 6 NEW LOCATION Hoover Early Learning School 369 Elton Hills Dr NW PAIIR Spring Summer 2019 507 328 4020 www rochesterce org register Course Fees on pg 10

PAIIR ECFE PLAY WITH PURPOSE Discover 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 Nuts About Nature 2 5 Years This hands on experience will have your adventurous preschooler excited about nature Learn fun activities and games you can play as they begin to explore the outdoor world around them 2 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 303 0739 320 M Apr 8 15 9 30 11 AM Storytime 0 5 Years Come celebrate early literacy with your child in this series of songs and stories that will engage parents and children of all ages 4 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 302 0615 320 Th Apr 11 May 2 9 30 11 AM Music Movement 2 5 Years Moving to music can be a great way to get your wiggles out to calm down at the end of the day or just a way to share and connect without words 2 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 303 0739 321 M Apr 22 29 9 30 11 AM Grandma Grandpa Me 0 5 Years Calling all Grandparents Bring your favorite little ones to PAIIR for a morning of fun activities to enjoy together Grandparents and children remain together for the entire class 1 Session Location Northrop Rm 302 0640 221 Sa Apr 27 9 30 11 AM Shapes Colors Numbers 2 5 Years Get ready to sort pattern and sequence Working with your child on colors shapes and numbers is a great start to get ready for school Counting becomes a fun adventure in this class 3 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 303 0739 322 M May 6 20 9 30 11 AM PACT Parent and Child Time Limited sibling care available Little Bird Watchers 2 5 Years Where do birds live What do birds eat These questions and more will be answered when you come learn about birds and their habitat You will get to create your very own bird feeder to take home along with your new bird watching skills 3 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 302 0782 320 Th May 9 23 9 30 11 AM NON SEPARATING CLASSES You and your child will remain together for the entire class Each Class offers 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 Baby Me 0 12 Months Your child will experience new sights and sounds while interacting and engaging with new people and objects Parents will discuss the importance of early learning with songs and activities to do at home This discussion will take place in the same room as your child 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 305 0012 320 Tu Apr 9 May 21 1 2 30 PM Infants Toddlers 0 24 months Magic milestones come weekly during these everchanging first two years Rolling scooting crawling walking your little one is on the move After parent and child activities PACT an informal parent discussion will take place in the same room as your child 5 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 305 0115 320 Tu Apr 9 May 7 5 45 7 15 PM Fun Ones 10 23 Months Enjoy time with your growing toddler with play planned activities and song After parent and child activity PACT a parent discussion occurs nearby while your toddler begins to explore his her independence Parent discussion is in the same room as your child and will include topics such as healthy development new behaviors language development and topics chosen by the group 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 303 0110 320 F Apr 12 May 24 9 30 11 AM Nanny permitted Evening class See pg 21 for details 7

PAIIR ECFE HOW DO I REGISTER MY FAMILY FOR PAIIR CLASSES Register online rochesterce org register By phone Call the friendly staff at PAIIR 507 328 4020 In person Visit us on the 3rd floor of the Northrop Education Center 201 8th St NW Rochester MN 55901 Register by mail Complete both sides of the Registration form pg 19 Tell us about your family the PAIIR classes you want to take and mail it in ONLINE CLASSES You 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 Ready for Kindergarten Math and Literacy Skills Children are born ready to learn and parents are their first teachers Join this one hour online course to explore how a few simple interactions every day can help prepare your child for math and reading once she or he starts school Learning starts at birth but this class will focus on structured activities and play ideas for 3 5 year olds 1 Session 5 0830 320 Tu May 14 8 9 PM Ready for Kindergarten Social and Emotional Skills Your child s ability to pay attention and get along with others is connected to her or his school success In this one hour online course we ll talk about why social and emotional skills matter in school and share tips for how parents can help build children s social and emotional readiness Learning starts at birth but this class will focus on ideas for parents of 3 5 year olds 1 Session 5 0820 320 Tu Apr 9 8 9 PM SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups are a gathering of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement comfort advice and support Each class offers 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 Registration is required Parenting a Child with Special Needs Birth Grade 5 This support group is for parents with children who have a delay disability or illness ages birth through grade 5 Discussion topics are chosen by the parents and are specifically focused on the families in the group Parents can relax knowing that your child is in a safe fun environment with experienced teachers This class meets one Monday per month Child care is available 1 Session No Fee Registration is required Location Hawthorne Rm 112 Rm 119 Rm 103B 0720 320 M Apr 8 5 45 7 30 PM 0720 321 M May 13 5 45 7 30 PM Single Parent Support Group 0 5 Years Raising a child has its challenges Raising a child on your own may have even more As much as we all want to be perfect parents we need to give ourselves a break and know that it is okay not to be perfect Support is one of the best ways to keep yourself going when times may be difficult Sharing your stories and hearing others reinforces that you are not alone 2 Sessions No Fee Registration Required Location Hawthorne Rm 112 Rm 119 Rm 103B 0616 320 Th Apr 11 May 9 5 30 7 30 PM We don t have many friends with children the same age as ours and PAIIR has given my child many opportunities to engage with children his own age I have also gained so many tools to help me be an allaround better parent PAIIR Parent 8 PAIIR Spring Summer 2019 507 328 4020 www rochesterce org register Course Fees on pg 10

PAIIR ECFE FAMILY HOME VISITING PROGRAM Extraordinary Newborn 0 6 Months Congratulations As you adjust to having a newborn come and visit with a Public Health Nurse and licensed Parent Educator along with other parents of young babies Discuss feeding car seat safety and learn about what you can do to support your baby s development 1 Session No Fee Registration is required Location Northrop Rm 307 0002 320 W Apr 17 1 2 30 PM 0002 322 W May 15 It takes a village to raise a child Rochester Public Schools partners with Olmsted Public Health Nurses for family home visiting You can expect one on one time with a nurse in your home who will answer your questions during pregnancy and the early years of parenting provision of nonjudgmental support and connection to resources If you are an Olmsted County resident and expecting a baby or are a parent with a child birth to age 5 years contact Olmsted County Public Health at 328 7500 and ask for a Heathy Children and Families nurse This service is of no cost to you Infants Toddlers 0 24 months Magic milestones come weekly during these everchanging first two years Rolling scooting crawling walking your little one is on the move After parent and child activities PACT an informal parent discussion will take place in the same room as your child 5 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 305 0115 320 Tu Apr 9 May 7 5 45 7 15 PM 1 2 30 PM Baby Me 0 12 Months Your child will experience new sights and sounds while interacting and engaging with new people and objects Parents will discuss the importance of early learning with songs and activities to do at home This discussion will take place in the same room as your child 7 Sessions Location Northrop Rm 305 0012 320 Tu Apr 9 May 21 1 2 30 PM PACT Parent and Child Time Limited sibling care available CE WEATHERLINE For weather related announcements call 507 328 4010 See page 22 for more information Nanny permitted Evening class See pg 21 for details 9

sibling care 6 50 12 50 18 50 24 50 30 50 36 50 42 50 48 50 54 50 60 50 66 50 72 50 78 50 84 50 90 50 class 11 50 21 50 32 50 42 50 53 50 63 50 74 50 84 50 95 50 105 50 116 50 126 50 137 50 147 50 158 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 75 000 of class sessions income 8 50 17 50 25 50 34 50 42 50 50 50 59 50 67 50 76 50 84 50 92 50 101 50 109 50 118 50 126 50 class 5 00 9 50 14 00 18 50 23 00 27 50 32 00 36 50 41 00 45 50 50 00 54 50 59 00 63 50 68 00 sibling care 50 000 74 999 PAIIR ECFE SLIDING FEE SCALE 2018 2019 class 6 50 11 50 16 50 21 50 26 50 32 50 37 50 42 50 53 50 57 50 58 50 63 50 68 50 74 50 79 50 3 50 6 50 9 50 12 50 15 50 18 50 21 50 24 50 27 50 30 50 33 50 36 50 39 50 42 50 45 50 sibling care 2 50 4 50 6 50 8 50 11 50 13 50 15 50 17 50 19 50 21 50 23 50 25 50 27 50 29 50 32 50 class 2 00 3 50 5 00 6 50 8 00 9 50 11 00 12 50 14 00 15 50 17 00 18 50 20 00 21 50 23 00 sibling care 20 000 29 999 1 50 2 50 3 50 4 50 5 50 6 50 7 50 8 50 9 50 11 50 12 50 13 50 14 50 15 50 16 50 class Contact PAIIR at 507 328 4020 or paiir rochester k12 mn us for more information No Rochester resident will be denied participation due to inability to pay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 sibling care 0 19 999 Need additional assistance Fees can be waived or reduced at any level if family circumstances would make payment a hardship Register by phone at 507328 4020 in person at the PAIIR office or indicate what you can afford to pay on your registration Find the sliding fee for the class and sibling care This is your recommended fee For example If your income is 20 000 to 30 000 and the class meets 6 times the recommended class fee is 13 50 sibling care is 9 50 Find the of sessions your class will meet Find your income range on the chart 30 000 49 999 Financial Assistance Sliding Fees How does the PAIIR Sliding Fee Scale Work 10

PAIIR ECFE Kindergarten 2019 2020 Registration information is mailed in late December and registration starts January 2 2019 If you have not yet registered your child for kindergarten you should do so as soon as possible EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING If your child will be 5 years old by September 1 2019 and you did not receive a kindergarten packet contact Registration Records Edison Building 615 7th St SW Rochester MN 55902 507 328 4201 Rochester 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 Center 201 8th St NW Rochester MN 55901 www rochesterce org ecscreening KINDERGARTEN PREP 2019 Watch your inbox and mailbox for information about participating sites this summer Experience the daily kindergarten routine including Hands on learning Art projects Purposeful play Number games Use of classroom materials KINDERGARTEN IS ONE OF YOUR CHILD S MILESTONES THAT CREATES EXCITEMENT AND WONDER Community Education along with your child s school and district kindergarten teachers have created a course for incoming kindergarteners to help them feel prepared and excited to come to school at the end of August A chance to learn the layout of the school 11

PAIIR ECFE Social skills are essential for continued kindergarten success Your child s ability to get along with teachers and classmates influences his learning and his overall experience in school According to kindergarten teachers children need support from home to continue building important social skills such as Recognizing authority Your child must follow rules at home and at school Review the school rules together Sharing In school students share everything from crayons to blocks to books At home practice sharing with others Helping Expect your child to pitch in with age appropriate tasks at home such as setting the table Staying in control Frustration and anger are tough feelings to manage Teach your child to express himself with appropriate words Using names Role play some situations such as introducing himself to a new classmate Hi I m Josh What s your name Communicating Spend plenty of time talking with your child Ask about school and listen attentively PARENT QUIZ Are you helping your child get enough sleep Children need plenty of sleep to do their best in school Are you promoting positive sleep habits Check the box for yes 1 Do you enforce a consistent reasonable bedtime and usually stick to it even on weekends 2 Have you established relaxing bedtime routines such as bathing brushing teeth and reading 3 Do you make sure your child gets the right amount of sleep The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 10 to 13 hours per night for preschoolers 4 Do you end screen time at least 30 minutes before bedtime to prevent difficulty falling asleep Remember this includes tablets and handheld electronic games 5 Do you eliminate distractions such as the TV and loud phone calls in the area where your child is sleeping How well are you doing More yes answers mean you re promoting good sleep habits For each blank check box try that idea from the quiz Both articles are reprinted with permission from the February 2019 issue of Parents Make a Difference Early Childhood Edition newsletter Copyright 2019 The Parent Institute a division of NIS Inc 12 12PAIIR Spring Summer Fall 2018 507 328 4020 2019 507 328 4020 www rochesterce org register www rochesterce org register Course Fees on pg 10

PAIIR ECFE NOW HIRING Be a good neighbor When attending a class at Northrop Education Center Hawthorne Education Center please be mindful of where you park Rochester city street parking ordinance requires 5 OF SPACE BETWEEN THE END OF YOUR CAR AND THE BEGINNING OF RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS Thank you for your help in being a good neighbor COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES Substitute Instructors Substitute Teaching Assistants PAIIR ECFE Substitute Teachers for all positions Employment opportunities are available within Rochester Public Schools Early childhood classroom experience is desired Please contact Amy Ward at 328 4030 or email at amward rochester k12 mn us PAIIR Parent Education Consultation Have a parenting question Want to talk with someone about a parenting concern or challenge Parenting young children can be a very rewarding yet challenging job and we are not given detailed parenting manuals and instructions Parents Are Important In Rochester can provide parenting support and information through a phone consultation home or office visit with a licensed Parent Educator Call the PAIIR Office at 328 4020 for more information Strengthening families with young children through education and support Everyone Connects 13

20 Reg 19 20 is Ope tration n No w 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 instruction Preschool Locations Hoover Elementary Why 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 benefits Growing Young Minds 369 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester MN 55901 Northrop Education Center 201 8th St NW Rochester MN 55901 Mighty Oaks Early Learning School 3800 50th Ave SE Rochester MN 55904 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 flourish Scholarship Opportunities Available for Qualifying Families Four Star Parent Aware Rated 4 Star Rated RPS Preschool has earned a Four Star rating from Minnesota s Parent Aware Quality Rating System as a result of our commitment to quality curriculum instruction assessment and professional development

2019 20 Preschool Class Schedule The Explorers class is specifically designed with young preschoolers in mind as they begin to explore and learn new language and social skills through play in a group setting Hoover M W F 9 11 30 AM 265 month Northrop M W F 12 30 3 15 PM 265 month Mighty Oaks M W F 9 11 30 AM 265 month Mon EXPLORERS 3 Year Olds as of 9 1 2019 The Pathfinders is a multiage class providing children an opportunity to learn in a group of multiage peers Hoover Mighty Oaks PAT H F I N D E R S 3 5 Year Olds as of 9 1 2019 Northrop M F 9 11 30 AM 345 month M F 1 15 3 45 PM 345 month M F 9 11 30 AM 345 month M F 1 15 3 45 PM 345 month M Th 12 30 3 30 PM 305 month These classes will support and challenge children in an individualized learning environment as they learn the language social and problem solving skills that will prepare them for kindergarten success Hoover TRAILBLAZERS Mighty Oaks 4 5 Year Olds as of 9 1 2019 Northrop M Th 9 45 AM 3 45 PM 640 month M F 1 15 3 45 PM 345 month M F 9 11 30 AM 345 month M F 1 15 3 45 PM 345 month M Th 9 45 AM 3 45 PM 640 month M F 12 45 3 45 PM 345 month Mon STEM is all about exploring observing predicting and questioning and your preschooler will be encouraged plan create and problem solve with help from our teachers STEM 4 5 Year Olds as of 9 1 2019 M F 1 15 3 45 PM 345 month S op ch o av po la r fa a tu rs m ila n hip i q ilie ble tie ua s s lif th to y at Mighty Oaks Class times and locations are tentative www rochesterce org earlychildhood RPS_preschool 507 328 4024 201 8th St NW Rochester MN 55901 15 15

PAIIR ECFE PAIIR ON KTTC DID YOU KNOW PAIIR Parent Education is featured on KTTC during the News Center at noon Tune in to the News Center at Noon on April 11 May 9 and June 13 A Minnesota licensed parent educator will have a topic related to the preschool years The Lindsey Cantwell Memorial Fund honoring a former PAIIR parent will be used to provide eligible families with the opportunity to attend PAIIR classes and experience the joy and lasting friendships that Lindsey and her friends made during their PAIIR classes If you would like to donate to the Lindsey Cantwell Memorial Fund please send your contribution to the ECFS office at the Northrop Education Center 201 NW 8th St Rochester MN 55901 or call the office at 507 328 4020 Everyone Connects Linda Munson Memorial Scholarship The Linda Munson Memorial Scholarship honoring a long time PAIIR co worker will be used to provide eligible young children with a quality preschool experience in one of our RPS preschool classrooms If you would like to donate to the Linda Munson Memorial Fund please send your contribution to the ECFS office at the Northrop Education Center 201 NW 8th St Rochester MN 55901 or call the office at 507 328 4020 Your contribution will honor her work and continue to enrich the lives of young children 16 Lindsey Cantwell Memorial Scholarship Your contribution will honor Lindsey and continue to enrich the lives of young children and their families Lindsey was a beautiful person and was beloved by so many Our parent group was so impressed with her wonderful combination of wit tenderness and strength and we have all felt her passing very deeply We think of Lindsey often and our thoughts continue to be her family friends Kathleen Murphy Former PAIIR class participant

PAIIR ECFE When Parents Know Children Grow A child s early years often bring wonder and excitement for families Children grow and change rapidly from birth to kindergarten entrance and are learning every day Some babies and young children need extra help to learn and grow As parents watch their child grow and develop they may notice when their child smiles rolls over sits up walks plays coos cries and talks While all young children grow and change at their own rate some children experience delays in their development Special health conditions may affect children s development too Because parents know their child the best they may be the first to notice that their child is developing differently than other babies or young children Free help is available Minnesota children from birth to five years old who are eligible for Help Me Grow can receive services in their home child care setting or school These services are free to eligible families regardless of income or immigrant status Assistance from experts Early childhood specialists will work with eligible children and families to plan the services and supports they need These may include special instruction and other services including speech physical and occupational therapy ways that a family can support their child s development at home and connections to community services and programs Early childhood specialists can help find other community resources and early childhood programs for those children not eligible for Help Me Grow Visit www MNParentsKnow info for more information on how young children develop plus ideas to help your child learn and grow Call 1 866 693 GROW 4769 if you have questions about your child s development or if you think your child might need extra help to learn If you have concerns about your child s development please contact your local health care provider or the local Help Me Grow program at Birth to 3 years 507 328 4545 Age 3 to Kindergarten 507 328 4523 REFER A CHILD TO Help Me Grow Infant and Toddler Intervention provides special services and supports for eligible children birth through age two and their families Eligible children are those with developmental delays or with certain diagnosed physical or mental condition or disorder that may result in a delay 1717

25 Annual Transportation Fair th Bring the whole family to browse a variety of vehicles dump trucks snow plows police cars and more Sit in the driver s seat and learn about the vehicles from the people who drive them This is a great opportunity for your child to explore those vehicles that capture their imagination to honk some horns sit in the bucket of a bulldozer and sit at the wheel of a boom truck or race car FEATURING Public Works vehicles Community Service vehicles Recreational vehicles Big trucks Face painting family resources more Sponsored by Everyone Connects Rochester Public Works Saturday May 18 2019 10 AM 1 PM Goose Egg Park 201 8th St NW Behind Northrop Education Center EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

How do I register for classes Register online at Rochesterce org register Register by mail By completing both sides of this registration form and mail it in By phone Call 507 328 4020 In person Visit us at Northrop on the 3rd floor Registration Use for PAIIR registration only Preschool activity registration form can be found on the Preschool Enrichment side of this brochure One check per family per program May we photograph your child children and use the picture in our promotional materials Y N Signature CHILD 1 REGISTRATION Child 1 Name Child 1 Date of Birth Gender Class Number M F Class Name Fee Step 1 Registration is complete with payment See fees chart on page 18 and First Draw on page 21 You will receive an e mail confirming your registration We will notify you if the class is full or canceled CHILD 2 REGISTRATION Child 2 Name Child 2 Date of Birth Gender Class Number M F Class Name Fee Step 2 Please follow the link in your confirmation email to share any information we may need to know to keep your child safe and to serve them to the best of our ability including health concerns allergies or special needs Step 3 Immunization records are required for each child attending class including sibling care This is to be turned in before the first class Please call 328 4020 for assistance Email Note It has been brought to our attention that some families with Hotmail or other email providers have not been receiving emails from Community Education We recommend that you add our domain rochester k12 mn us as a Safe or Trusted Sender to your email account Parent Guardian 1 Last Name First Name Relationship to Child ren Phone Numbers Home Home Address Cell Work City State Zip Email Address PAIIR ECFE Registration Northrop Education Center 201 8th Street NW Rochester MN 55901 Parent Guardian 2 First Name Last Name Relationship to Child ren Phone Numbers Home Home Address Cell Work City State Zip Email Address PAYMENT INFORMATION Checks payable to Community Education MC VISA DISCOVER Credit Card Signature Check Total Exp Date 19

Health Form IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH CHILD ATTENDING CLASS INCLUDING SIBLING CARE THIS IS TO BE TURNED IN BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS 20

INFORMATION PAIIR ECFE PAIIR ECFE WHO TEACHES PAIIR CLASSES PAIIR classes are taught by MN State licensed parent and early childhood educators who work directly with parents and their young children WHO CAN TAKE A PAIIR CLASS PAIIR is intended for ALL parents relatives or individuals who function in a primary parenting role and their children age birth to kindergarten enrollment who live in the Rochester School District DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BE THE AGE INDICATED IN THE CLASS DESCRIPTION Yes PAIIR classes are designed for specific age groups so your child must be the appropriate age on or before the first class meeting WHAT IF I DO NOT LIVE IN THE ROCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Rochester School District families are registered first If you do not live in the district you are welcome to register beginning one week after First Draw All out of district registrations will pay a 5 out of district fee per class per child Out of district fees are not eligible to be waived PARENT GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION A parent guardian may attend a PAIIR class without their child but every child must be accompanied by their parent guardian A relative or foster parent who provides regular care for the child may attend if a parent is unavailable The relative must be registered and participate fully in all parts of the class Other exceptions are on a case bycase basis and must be pre approved by the PAIIR office 507 328 4020 NANNY PERMITTED Since we are a parent child program nannies may only attend classes where noted in the class description Register by March 1 for Spring First Draw SIBLING CARE Registration is required for Sibling Care Children age nine months to kindergarten enrollment are eligible while their parent is in class with their other child children Children under nine months may attend class with their parent as a lap baby You can register your lap baby for sibling care if the baby becomes eligible at any point during the class session You will need to pay the sibling care fee for the entire session Yearlong class families will need to pay for sibling care for the entire year by session to guarantee a spot at any time during the year You can choose not to reserve a spot in sibling care but we cannot guarantee care when applicable If no care is available you will be responsible to find alternative care CAN PAIIR ACCOMMODATE MY CHILD S ALLERGIES SPECIAL NEEDS Yes Please follow the link in your confirmation emails to update your child s profile to share any information we may need to know to keep your child safe and to serve them to the best of our ability including health concerns allergies or special needs Please call 507 328 4020 for assistance IMMUNIZATIONS All children attending PAIIR classes and sibling care need a current immunization record on file each year Turn them in prior to beginning of class at the PAIIR office Northrop Room 301 have your health care provider fax them to PAIIR at 507 328 4015 WHAT IS 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 confirmations will be sent out after draw After First Draw is complete registration is first come first served Payment is due with registration First draw for Spring is March 1 PAIIR S REFUND POLICY If PAIIR cancels a class or sibling care you will be notified immediately and your fee will be refunded PAIIR reserves the right to cancel any classes or sibling care that do not meet minimum enrollment If you drop a class of FOUR WEEKS OR LESS you must do so 24 hours before the first class meeting to receive a refund minus a 5 processing fee Refunds will not be processed on classes that meet only one session If you drop a class of FIVE OR MORE WEEKS you must do so within 24 hours after the first class meeting to receive a refund minus a 5 processing fee PAIIR HANDBOOK Find out about PAIIR s policies in the 2018 19 PAIIR Handbook Download your copy at rochesterce org paiir You can also get a copy from your classroom or the PAIIR office CAN PAIIR HELP ME WITH TRANSPORTATION Transportation is available for one class at a time for families in need at no cost Call the PAIIR office at 507 328 4020 for assistance INCLEMENT WEATHER If the Rochester Public Schools are cancelled for the day all PAIIR classes are cancelled If school begins late morning PAIIR classes are cancelled but afternoon and evening PAIIR classes will be held If school dismisses early all PAIIR classes are cancelled for the rest of the day and evening PAIIR cannot make up class days closed due to weather If school is not canceled but the weather is hazardous evening classes may be canceled by 3 PM Please call the weatherline for more information For weather related announcements call CE Weatherline at 507 328 4010 You can also sign up for RPS Skylert message system to be notified regarding weather related announcements at www rochester k12 mn us families select Skyward Skylert Resources Skylert Community Sign Up 21

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS Once the weather gets nice again yes it will everyone will be itching to get outside Try these rockin fun activities below to work on coordination numbers and letters NUMBERS ROCK Materials Needed Sidewalk chalk Rocks Instructions Ahead of time draw 10 circles on the concrete with sidewalk chalk Place a small pile of rocks nearby Ask children if they can put the matching number of rocks in each number s circle Help them identify numbers where necessary You might also opt to have children trace the numbers with rocks as shown in the activity below Activity Objectives This activity promotes the development of one to one correspondence the skill that assigns one item to each number Children get to practice identifying written numerals and counting objects simultaneously LETTERS ROCK Materials Needed Sidewalk chalk Small rocks Instructions Prepare the area by drawing the alphabet on the sidewalk approximately 12 in size Place a small pile of rocks nearby Model how to place the rocks along the lines and curves of a letter to trace it Activity Objectives Young learners get practice recognizing letter shapes by outlining them with the rocks 22 Adapted from thepreschooltoolboxblog com