The first Defensive Driving class for the fall will be on Monday, September 23. The minimum number has been reached and others can still join this afternoon class which begins at 1 p.m. at the Sleepy Eye Public School. Enter Door #1, check in with the receptionist and you will be directed to Room 102.
The class is open to anyone needing to renew their certificate as well as anyone who needs to take the class for the first time. Since July 1, 2024, a new rule was passed by the legislature stating the course must be a total of at least four hours making the former eight-hour class no longer a requirement. One can still get the eight-hour class online.
Participation in the classes every three years provide a ten percent discount on vehicle insurance during that time.
Early Childhood Screening will be held on Tuesday, October 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church basement. Screening is a requirement for children attending public school and the private schools also make use of the results. Screening at 3 is preferred, but a child may be screened between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten as required by law. Professionals will check vision and hearing, height and weight, immunizations, large and small muscles, thinking, language and communication skills plus social and emotional development. Early detection of delays allow staff to provide extra help at a younger age.
Appointments can be made by calling 507-794-7873. Register early and forms will be provided and returned at the time of screening.
The first session of driver’s ed for youth was held. A total of 30 hours was planned and students can only miss one session in order to obtain their blue card. Work will need to be made up for an absence.
ECFE classes have started for the fall session and new enrollees are accepted at any time. A babies class is planned for Saturday, September 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration is requested in order to prepare materials for the classes.
All Day Quilting is on Saturday, September 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sleepy Eye School cafeteria. All skill levels are invited to attend.
The first fall outing will be to Stillwater on Friday, October 11 with registration due October 1.
The Community Education office is located in Room 109 of the Sleepy Eye High School. School day office hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., most weekdays. If the office is unattended, you can call and leave a message on voice mail, 507-794-7873, and we will get back to you with more information. Another option is to email staff with questions and to sign-up pat.stevermer@sleepyeye.mntm.org or sandy.brinkman@sleepyeye.mntm.org
