A sneak preview of what is planned for 2025 through Sleepy Eye Community Education.
Classroom driver’s education will start the year off with four sessions during the vacation break. That means January 2, 8:30-11:15 will be session one. The remaining sessions are on weekends (mostly Sunday evening) through the end of February. Thirty hours are needed to obtain a blue card. Students who will be 15 by June 1 are invited to participate in this session in order to get their permit for behind the wheel instruction which happens during the summer.
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.
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.
Two outings have been reserved that will require tickets: “Grease” at the Chanhassen on Wednesday, April 2 and “Perfect Wedding” at the Sidekick Theatre on Wednesday, May 7. Quilting dates have been set as well as Defensive Driving classes. Watch for more details when school resumes the week of January 6.
School will not be in session for students in the Sleepy Eye School District starting the afternoon of December 20 and returning on Monday, January 6. This office will have very limited hours during those days as well.
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