Community Education Update 4/8
Now is the time for youth to get scheduled for behind the wheel instruction during the summer. Information has been provided to students who have taken the 30-hour classroom portion of the training. The six hours for behind the wheel will start after Memorial Day since students will be in classes until the week of May 19. Three choices are requested and in many cases, one’s first choice can be honored so sign up early!
Defensive Driving classes continue to be offered in Sleepy Eye with the next class on Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m. The course is open to anyone 55 and older who has not had the class before as well as those who need to renew their certificate every three years. Space is available in the April class. The last offering for this spring will be on Monday, May 12 at 1 p.m.
The Minnesota Safety Council provides the instructor as well as the certificates. The course teaches preventive measures to use when driving that saves lives. Upon completion of the course, a person qualifies for a ten percent discount on vehicle insurance premium for three years.
Preschool open house has been planned for Thursday, April 10, 4:30-6 p.m. Parents with children who will be 3 or 4 by September 1 are invited to attend to get updates on the 2025-2026 plans for Discovery Time and Voluntary PreK. Discovery Time is for three year olds and meets 78 days during the year. Voluntary PreK is for four year olds and they meet 140 days for the year.
An additional ECFE activity is planned for Friday, April 11, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Sleepy Eye School cafeteria. It is Daddy and Me night! Dads, grandfathers, uncles or big brothers can come and do projects with the preschool boy or girl. It is helpful to have signups in order to plan for supplies.
The next outing will be the Sidekick Theatre show “Perfect Wedding” on Wednesday May 7. It includes noon lunch, the show and transportation. Registration is needed by April 21.
The Sidekick Theatre specializes in comedy and is located in Bloomington.
The Community Cd Advisory Board will be meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in the Community Education office. Main focus will be preparing a budget for 2025-2026 as well as finalizing the summer program of activities.
The ECFE Advisory Board will be meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 4 p.m. in Room 318.
Students and staff will have spring break April 17-21 for the Easter holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22. There will be sporting events during these days so check the school websites for updates.
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
