Community Education Update 1/13
An online signup is open for families to register for Early Childhood Screening which will be held at the Sleepy Eye Elementary School on Thursday, February 6. Appointments can also be made by calling this office. Please note the change of location. Complete details will be provided to those who have signed up the week prior.
The procedure takes a little over an hour to complete as there are things for the child to do and visits for the parent with the school nurse and family facilitator. A questionnaire will be provided to those who have signed up that needs to be filled out and brought to the appointment.
Tickets are available for the parent-child dances held in the upcoming weeks. Children three years old to third grade are included in this activity hosted by the Sleepy Eye ECFE program. Both events are held at the Sleepy Eye Event Center, 1-2:30 p.m. Mothers and sons attend Sunday, January 26 and Fathers and daughters come on Sunday, February 9. In case a parent is not available, grandparents, aunt or uncles, big brothers or sisters can participate. Tickets can be reserved by calling 507-794-7873. Orders can be brought to school and tickets will be sent home with the student.
This has been great parent-child activity with pictures taken, snacks provided, music and dancing, plus door prizes. Sign up early so space can be set up and supplies available for everyone. Tickets are always available at the door as well.
ECFE classes will begin on Tuesday, February 4 for all ages. Time will be 4 :30-6 p.m. and they will meet in room 320 in Sleepy Eye Elementary School. A newsletter will be finalized this week and posted on the school website and mailed to families on the census list. A babies class is planned for Saturday, January 25, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Room 318. Registration for these classes allow staff to have activities and supplies available when the class begins.
Quilters will have the first event of 2025 on Saturday, January 25. All skill levels are invited to participate as each person brings their own materials to work on. A lot is accomplished from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. although everyone does not stay the whole day. A noon potluck lunch is shared.
The first defensive driving class for 2025 will be on Thursday, March 20 at 1 p.m. This is for those who need to renew their certificate as well as first time attendees. There are also classes on Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m. and Monday, May 12, 1 p.m.
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
