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           EDINA FAMILY CENTER NEWSLETTER
GROWING TOGETHER
October 2011
 

OCTOBER 2011
In This Issue
PCN Free Event
Gym Time
Pumpkin Party
Beyond ECFE
Save the Date
 
October Calender
Oct. 10
PCN Free Event
Oct. 11
Free Baby Class
Oct. 20-21
MEA No Classes/Childcare
Oct. 24
Gym Time begins
Oct. 29
Pumpkin Party
 
  ABSENCE LINE
To report an absence for class or childcare please call 952-848-3980 and press 6.  Please leave your child's name and the reason for the absence.
  PARKING LOT SAFETY
 Please refrain from talking on your cell phone when driving in the ECC parking lot.

 

Hold your child's hand.

 

Do not walk between buses and vans.

 

Drive slowly.

NEW LATE FEE POLICY 
Please note:
It is the Edina Family Center's policy to charge $1.00 per minute for every minute you are late in picking up your child. You will receive a fee notice at the time of pickup. The amount will be added to your account and charged on your next tuition payment due date.
CHECK OUT EDINA CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES:
 
Center for Adult Education 
FROM THE COORDINATOR
laurie new pic
As the 2011/2012 school year has begun and routines are starting to become a part of your daily happenings, the family Center is also settling into another great school year.  Did you now that Danni Hodson and Teacher Heather Whitesell have been a part of our staff for 20 years?  Other staff celebrating milestones include Kristin Klarkowski, Cathy Snyder, and Wai Yee Yip.  All 50 staff members are incredible to work with and the Family Center wouldn't be the same without them!
 
 
PCN Free Event

 

The Power of Choice

Paul Bernabei
Monday, October 10, 2011
Cornelia Elementary Gym (Map)
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Free

The power of choice leads to engagement. Paul Bernabei will introduce the concept of "Above the Line" and "Below the Line" thinking.

The power of choice allows children to be aware of their thinking patterns. Then, they can identify thoughts and mental habits that are beneficial or not in their best interest.

Fueled by positive mental habits, a student can take more responsibility in leading their lives in a healthy way.

 

Visit us at: www.edinapcn.com

 
Gym Time Begins October 24th

 

Mondays & Thursdays 10AM - Noon
 
Join your friends at the Edina Community Center's South City Gym. You and your preschoolers will have a chance to dance, run, wiggle and play. The Edina Family Center provides the environment and age appropriate equipment and you provide the snacks and supervision.
 
Fee: $3.00 per child with $5.00 maximum per family.

gym time


 

PUMPKIN PARTY               
FREE FAMILY EVENT
October 29th

9:30-11:30
Room 130
 
Come in your favorite costume and enjoy games, snacks and more at this free family event.
 
LIVE MUSIC by
BOB THE BEACH COMBER
 Have Parenting Questions? We have answers.
 
The Edina Family Center offers once a month classes for parents of children in elementary, middle and high school.  Register for classes facilitated by a licensed parent educator.
 
Parenting Your Kindergartener Class begins Oct. 6
 
Parenting Your 1st -2nd grader Class begins Oct. 13
 
Parenting Your 3rd-5th grader Class begins Oct. 27
 
Parenting Your 6th-7th grader Class begins Oct. 4
 
Parenting Your 8th-9th grader Class begins Oct. 11
or 12
 
Parenting Your High Schooler Class begins Oct. 18
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE
National Speaker Forum
Parenting with Love & Leadership
Equipped, But NOT Entitled

John Rosemond
Monday, November 14, 2011
Colonial Church

 7:00 - 9:00 PM
$15.00 in advance
$20.00 at the door

Ticket information: www.edinapcn.com
 

John Rosemond is an unforgettable speaker. He has provocative strategies and beliefs about parenting in today's climate of child-centered rearing. John is known for his informative, as well as entertaining presentations.

 

The mission of the Edina Family Center is to enhance the quality of family life through early childhood and family education.
Edina Family Center | 5701 Normandale Road | Edina, Minnesota 55424 | 952-848-3980
 
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Edina Family Center | 5701 Normandale Road | Edina | MN | 55424