December is a time to support the elementary and high school students as they present concerts and programs at the local schools. Sleepy Eye Public school will host a concert on Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. in the High School Gym. It will feature students in kindertgarten through fourth grade. Then on Monday, December 16, music students in grades 5-12 will perform at 5 p.m. in the High School gym.
Programs scheduled for St. Mary’s students will be on Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. for the elementary program in the school auditorium. On Wednesday, December 18, band and choir students will entertain attendees at 7 p.m.
The ECFE holiday event will be on Friday, December 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Remember to sign up early so supplies will be available. This event will take place in the Sleepy Eye School Cafeteria.
Open gym for preschoolers is planned for Saturday, December 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. It is a great time for children to have some indoor exercise during the cold weather months. Come to the Sleepy Eye School Elementary Gym for this event.
A small fee is requested for the events or items for the local food shelf.
Residents of Sleepy Eye School District that are 60+ years of age are reminded of the VIP Senior Citizen Athletic Passes offered by Sleepy Eye Public School. This complimentary pass allows the bearer free entry to all regularly scheduled Sleepy Eye Public School varsity home athletic events. During the winter sports season, this would be for boys and/or girls basketball games. The first home girls basketball game is Friday, December 6.
Passes are not required for entry to junior high games which are generally scheduled for the elementary gym. The pass is not valid for tournaments of post season games. Call 507-794-7873 to get a pass. Passes do not expire but if one was lost or thrown away, contact this office for a replacement.
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