Community Education update 1/6
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.
Advisory Board meetings will be held as we start the 2025 calendar year. On Thursday, January 9, the Community Education board will meet at 4 p.m. in Room 109. The ECFE Advisory Board meeting will gather at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14 in Room 319 in the elementary building. New members are always welcome to join in the planning of activities during the year for the community.
During the inclement weather, residents have started walking the halls at Sleepy Eye High School. There is an after school program in the elementary classrooms so this is a restricted area for walkers. The high school building also provides steps for some that walk for a rehab program. School day hours are 3:30-5:30 p.m. due to the many evening activities during the winter.
Quilters will have the first event 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 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
