Community Education Preschool Programs A complete listing of preschool classes and activities can be found in the Community Education catalog, mailed to all St. Louis Park homes three times a year: Mid August, late December and early March. If you would like to have a catalog mailed to you, call 952-928-6777. Aquatics Red Cross swim lessons, water exercise, family recreational swim, lap swim, and synchronized swimming are offered at the Central Pool, year round, for infants-adults. Register online Contact: Mary Magle, 952-928-6780 magle.mary@slpschools.org Creative Play For Little People Nursery School Creative Play for Little People is a nursery school program that emphasizes development of a positive self-image, serving children ages 30 months through 5 years. Classes are available year round and are held at Central Community Center. Contact: Peggy Rick, 952-928-6781 rick.margaret@slpschools.org Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Early Childhood Family Education programs provide an exciting learning environment for children ages birth through five and their parents, who participate in activities both together and separately. Contact: Mary O'Brien, 952-928-6778 obrien.mary@slpschools.org Early Childhood Screening This is an evaluation which checks the health and development of your child so concerns may be addressed early. This enables your child to be ready to be a better learner in kindergarten. It is a free service for children ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old and is required for entrance into kindergarten. Screening is held September to early May at Central Community Center. Click here for more information. Contact: Melissa Hanna: 952-928-6726 hanna.melissa@slpschools.org Family Literacy (Family Learning) For families learning English as a second language or earning a GED. Contact: Adult Options in Education, 952-988-5343 First Steps Preschool First Steps Preschool follows the model St. Louis Park Public Schools is developing as it prepares for candidate status in its application to implement the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Peter Hobart and Aquila Primary Centers, beginning in the fall of 2006. PYP focuses on the development of the whole child, addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs. PYP strives to help children develop an international perspective - to become aware of and sensitive to the points of view of people in other parts of the world. For more information call 952-928-6777. Apply online at www.slpcommunityed.com. Gymnastics Park Gymnastics is a recreational gymnastic program with an emphasis on fun! Spring and summer sessions are offered for beginners through advanced gymnasts at Central Community Center Instruction is given on the balance beam, vault and floor exercise. Classes are held in the Central Gymnastics Gym. Register online Contact: Gretchen Vandenputte, 952-928-6752 vandenputte.gretchen@slpschools.org Kids' Place Child Care St. Louis park Community Education offers licensed childcare programs throughout the district for babies and preschoolers. Registration is first come, first served and fills quickly. Contact: Lisa Campbell, 952-928-6779 campbell.lisa@slpschools.org Kindergarten Plus This is a tuition-based, full-day, everyday kindergarten. Children have the same certified kindergarten teacher all day. This program will serve one section of kindergartners at Peter Hobart Primary Center and one section at Aquila Primary Center. Families of kindergartners may choose to enroll their children in this full-day kindergarten for an additional fee. Scholarship are available. For information call 952-928-6061. Preschool Dance "Kid Dance" classes for boys and girls teach a variety of dance styles including basic ballet technique and creative dance movement. Monday morning classes are held at Central Community Center and Thursday morning classes are held at Lenox Community Center. Register online Contact: Peggy Rick at 952/928-6781 rick.margaret@slpschools.org School Readiness (Ready, Set, Kindergarten) These programs are for four-year-old children who need help getting ready for kindergarten and have not had a preschool experience. Contact: Lisa Reynolds, 952-928-6726 Reynolds.lisa@slpschools.org

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