ECFE/ School Readiness Classes
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School Census….counting every child 0-5 in the Barnum School District.
-Recently moved into our school district?
-New birth or family member ages 0-5?-New phone number or address?
Please call the Community Ed Office at 218-389-0108.
Families on our census receive valuable information regarding services, screening, events, and Kindergarten Roundup.
Early Childhood / School Readiness Class Options 2019-2020
Early Childhood/School Readiness Paperwork 2019-2020
Begindergarten Supply List
Early Childhood Release Form
ECFE Bus form 2019 HALF x 2
ECFE New enrollment 2019_2020
Fee Charts Begindergarten 2019-20
Fee Charts L&B 2019-20
Fee Charts Little Steps 2019-20
Leaps and Bounds Supply List
Little Steps Supply List
2019-2020 Calendars:
What is ECFE?
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a public school program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten. The program recognizes that families provide children’s first and most important learning environments and parents are children’s first and most important teachers. The mission of ECFE is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. All ECFE programs include parent education, early childhood education, and parent-child interaction.
ECFE Classes Offered:
Mixed Ages (12 months-Kindergarten)
ECFE includes parent-child time, parent education time, and early childhood education time.
When: Fridays, Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov 1
Time: 10:30-12p
Where: Barnum Elementary School ECFE Room
Friends, Family Neighbors Education (12 months-Kindergarten)
FFN will have a play and learn time, adult group time to socialize and learn new activities, snack, etc. to do with the children you are watching.
When: Fridays, Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov 1
Time: 8:30-10a
Where: Barnum Elementary School ECFE Room
New Parent & Baby Class (Babies birth-12 months & Expecting parents)
A place where parents of new babies and expecting parents can come to socialize, share ideas, and seek advice about parenting in a safe and open-minded environment.
When: Fridays, Nov 15, 22, Dec 13, 20
Time: 10:30-12p
Where: Barnum Elementary School ECFE Room
Early Childhood Advisory Board
Our Early Childhood Advisory Board provides input and guidance to our programs, helps organize fundraisers and events, and sets goals for our programs. Childcare and a light dinner provided!
Next Meeting Dates: Mon, Oct 7, Feb 3, Apr 6 from 5:30-6:30pm
Family Nights
Mark your calendars and watch for flyers! Inviting all early childhood families in the area to join us for fun family night events like movie nights, game nights, open gym, and a messy night!
Cost: ranges from $2-5
Date: 2nd Wed of every month: Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Time: 5:30-7:00p
School Readiness Classes:
- Begindergarten and Leaps and Bounds classes start September 4th.
- BeginderSteps class starts September 9th.
- Little Steps class starts September 10th.
- Cost for all programs based on a sliding fee scale. Pathway I & II Scholarship applications available upon request.
Begindersteps
When: M/W 8:15-11:15
Age: anyone 3 by 12/31/19
Where: ECFE room
Max: 10 students
Description: Through play settings, children will learn to share, socialize with others, and become independent in a school setting.
Little Steps
When: T/Th 8:15-11:15
Age: anyone 3 by 8/31/19
Where: ECFE room
Max: 12 students
Description: Through play and large group settings, children will learn to share, socialize with others, and become independent in a school setting.
Leaps & Bounds
When: M/W/Th 12:00-3:00
Age: anyone 4 by 12/31/19
Where: ECFE room or room 110
Max: 13 students
Description: Through play, large group, and small group settings, children will continue to share, socialize with others, be independent and work on pre-math and pre-reading skills.
Begindergarten
When: M-Th 8:15-11:15
Age: anyone 5 by 12/31/19
Where: Room 110
Max: 15 Students
Description: Begindergarten is a class for those children who just missed the cutoff for kindergarten or for those kindergarten ages who are not developmentally ready for kindergarten. Through play, large and small group and independent work, children will become prepared for kindergarten by learning more of the pre-math and pre-reading skills, follow routines, build their social and emotional skills and have fun in a school setting.
Fall Early Childhood Field Trip
Friday, October 25
Great Lakes Aquarium
9:15a-1:00p
Frog Class & Free Exploration at the Aquarium
Cost: $ 10/child
$ 5/adult
*kids must be 3yrs old to ride the bus.
*minimum of 20 attendees
Kindergarten Transition Night
Please join Kindergarten, Early Childhood teachers, and Little B’s for a fun and informative evening exploring large and fine motor activities that will help prepare your child for kindergarten. Childcare and supper will be provided. This event is for both parents and children who will be attending kindergarten in the fall of 2020.
Dates: Tuesday, February 11
Time: 5:30-7:00p
Location: Meet in the Barnum Elementary cafeteria
Please rsvp with the number attending by emailing Alisha Bigelow at abigelow@isd91.org or by calling 218-389-3001.
Upcoming Events:
- Preschool Screening: for more information, contact Nurse Cathy at cmattei@isd91.org.
- We will have our fall poinsettia fundraiser this year, watch for more information.
- Transportation Night is coming back Wed, May 20th. A planning meeting will be held at the Feb 3 Advisory Mtg.
Contact the Early Childhood office at 218-389-3001 or abigelow@isd91.org for classes, or questions. We offer a sliding fee scale (resembling the free/reduced applications), scholarships, and we are flexible with our payments for tuition!
Disclaimer: Community Education reserves the right to combine and/or cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. All decisions will be made within 30 days of a class or session start date.