Tickets are available for the parent-child dances held next month. 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 will be sent home with the student. One can get tickets through December 19 and again starting on January 6.
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.
Students in our schools are prepared to present programs for your enjoyment. Still on the schedule is St. Mary’s Elementary on Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Then on Monday, December 16, Sleepy Eye Public School music students in grades 5-12 will perform at 5 p.m. in the High School gym. Visit St. Mary’s high school on Wednesday, December 18, as band and choir students will entertain attendees at 7 p.m.
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. Hours are 3:30-5:30 p.m. due to the many evening activities during the winter.
Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in the middle of the week, schools will not be in session starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 20 through January 5. School resumes on Monday, January 6.
Suggestions for winter-spring activities would be most welcome as the next brochure is being assembled. It will not be posted until early January due to the holiday break for staff and students.
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