Hopkins Preschools

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Activities and exploration are provided in the following areas:
• Music
• Literacy Activities
• Science
• Problem Solving
• Art
• Cooperative Activities
• Cooking
• Large Muscle Activities
• Computers
• Fine Motor Skills
• Math Skills
• Creative Dramatics
• Social Skills
Learning is individualized for your child. Growth of child is
documented and reported in the areas of personal and social
development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, and
physical development.
What a typical day may look like
Throughout the day, children participate in a variety of
experiences designed to develop the whole child. Topics of
exploration are developed out of children’s interests, as well
as from teacher provocations. This guided, discovery-based
curriculum includes:
• Individual, small, and large group projects and activities.
• Learning center/choice time.
• Outdoor play on our natural outdoor playscapes.
• Stepping Stones also offers: rest time, field trips, and
nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
Great communication with our families is a key to our
success!
We pride ourselves on our excellent teacher-parent communication. In addition to family conferences twice a year, families
receive regular newsletters with recaps and previews of activities,
daily highlights, and recommendations for parents on how they
can extend learning beyond the school day.
Families help us thrive
Families are an important component of our program. Special
classroom family events are planned throughout the year.
Parental involvement and input are also invited through a yearly
evaluation and volunteer opportunities in and for the classrooms.
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All of our preschools are rated
the full 4-stars from Parent Aware.
We are proud to use best practices for
preparing kids for kindergarten.
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Family Center
Stepping Stones (full-week, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., year-before-kindergarten)
1. Gatewood Elementary, 14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka, 55345
2. Tanglen Elementary, 10901 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka, 55305
3. Meadowbrook Elementary, 5430 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, 55422
Our son is learning so much
and is enthusiastic about it.
He loves his teachers and we
love the creative classroom
environment. We also love
that the teachers give such
great feedback on our child’s
progress throughout the year.
Kaleidoscope (half-day, part-week, 3-5 year olds)
4. Harley Hopkins Family Center,125 Monroe Avenue South, Hopkins, 55343
3. Meadowbrook Elementary, 5430 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, 55422
5. Glen Lake Elementary, 4801 Woodridge Road, Minnetonka, 55345
Ready 4 K (half-day, full-week, year-before-kindergarten)
6. Alice Smith Elementary, 801 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins, 55343
7. Eisenhower Elementary, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, 55305
1. Gatewood Elementary, 14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka, 55345
2016 Summer site: Changes may occur dependent on District initiatives.
Summer 2016
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Kaleidoscope Summer Adventure Class
(half-day, 3-days-a-week, 3-5 year olds)
Fill your child’s June mornings with preschool fun!
Join us for hands-on experience with books, writing
activities, songs, games art, STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math) experiences, dramatic and outdoor
play.
Classes are held at Harley Hopkins Family Center.
Limited financial assistance is available for qualifying
families. Sections may be divided by age, depending on
enrollment.
STEM in all Hopkins preschools
Children are natural explorers, problem-solvers, and sense-makers.
What they explore depends on the materials, experiences, and support
we provide them. All Hopkins preschool programs incorporate STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum.
—Karen Tadewald, Preschool Program Supervisor
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Our Preschool Locations:
STEM
Science Technology, Engineering, Math
Preschool is the perfect time to start
developing STEM concepts because
students are already so curious. They want
to experiment and STEM curriculum helps
us frame those experiences.
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Come check out our classrooms and environments,
and meet us — see times and dates on front.
The STEM for Preschool project provides our preschool classrooms with
the tools and knowledge necessary to assist children in an elevated
beginning exploration and understanding of STEM concepts. This
will give preschoolers the STEM base
knowledge, ready to be expanded
on, as they move into deeper STEM
concepts through the Hopkins Public
Schools curriculum.
Stepping Stones • Kaleidoscope • Ready 4 K
Jackson Ave
Excelsior Blvd
Gatewood
Hopkins Preschools
Alice Smith
Visit Us!
Hopkins preschool program is well-poised for the expanded STEM
learning because it is already centered on exploratory learning, a
cornerstone of the Reggio-inspired approach.
Highway 7
Highway 100
Hopkins Crossroads
Cedar Lake Road
12th Ave.
Glen Lake
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Tanglen
Lindbergh Dr.
Hillside Lane
Highway 494
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Our preschools are designed to provide a foundation for lifelong
learning. Our curriculum is inspired by the signature Reggio
Emilia Approach, meaning we foster academic and critical
thinking skills, as well as social, physical, and emotional growth,
in a guided discovery-based setting that helps prepare children
for kindergarten.
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Questions? Contact us!
952-988-5000
www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool
[email protected]
Dates & Time (open to ages 3-5):
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
June 7-30 • 9:00-11:30 a.m. • $215
Registration:
Drop off your registration form by noon on March 2 to
be part of the registration lottery. Registrations received
after March 2 will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration form inside, or register online at
www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool
Questions? Call 952-988-5000.
Stepping Stones Summer Before Kindergarten
(Monday-Friday, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m., summer-beforekindergarten 4-5 year olds)
Make the most of you child’s summer-beforekindergarten! Stepping Stones offers an enriching
summer preschool opportunity for children entering
kindergarten in the fall of 2016.
Summer program:
Stepping Stones is open from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is
a five day-per-week (M-F) program.
Tuition:
Summer tuition is 3 payments of $815, which includes
breakfast, lunch, snack, and field trips.
Registration:
Registrations will be accepted on a space available basis
beginning March 2. For available openings, please call
952-988-5000 or visit:
www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool
School-Year 2016-17 and
Year-Round Preschool info inside!
Ready for a world of discovery & learning?
Hopkins Preschools
Your Preschool choice does make a difference.
engaging classrooms • natural playscapes • discovery-based curriculum
Our preschools are unparalleled. Inside our preschools you’ll discover
a stimulating learning environment designed to create excitement around learning. Our
internationally recognized curriculum approach promotes curiosity and the development of
the whole child.
What makes our Hopkins Preschools exceptional:
• Our curriculum. Developmentally appropriate, our guided, discovery-based
curriculum is inspired by the signature Reggio Emilia Approach. The curriculum
adapts to the interests of the children and allows them to plan, think, experiment,
evaluate, and amend their ideas.
• The environment. We boast creative, engaging classrooms and nature-oriented
playgrounds that encourage exploring and inspire learning.
• Our well-trained teachers. Not only do all of our lead teachers hold a master’s
or bachelor’s degree, they have extensive experience in creating nurturing
surroundings that kindle curiosity and boost learning.
• Social and emotional growth. Children make the social, academic, and physical
connections to school, while creating long-lasting relationships.
• Preparation for kindergarten. We provide transition and introduction into
elementary school.
Families love our flexible options, including full- or half-days, 2-5 days a week, with
school-year, summer, or year-round choices. We’re conveniently located at seven sites in
Minnetonka, Hopkins, and Golden Valley. Our full-day option is open 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Secure your spot in Hopkins Preschools today! Come visit us to experience why our families
consistently rate us as exceeding their expectations.
We love
Stepping Stones —
the space, the
teachers, the school
environment. It has
been delightful to
watch our son grow
throughout the year —
socially, emotionally,
self-confidence — and
he is more than ready
for kindergarten!
952-988-5000 • www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool
See Us, Meet Us — upcoming Visit Us events
Stepping Stones Preschool
(full-day • full-week):
Meadowbrook: Tu., Feb. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tanglen: Tu., Feb. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Gatewood: Thurs., Feb. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Preschool
(part-day • part-week): Events include STEM activities!
Glen Lake: Thurs., Feb. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Harley Hopkins: Fri., Feb. 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Meadowbrook: Mon., Feb. 29, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Hopkins Community Education: Building a great place to live
Early Childhood Programs
—Stepping Stones parent
Which Hopkins preschool option fits your family?
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Stepping Stones
Our preschool curriculum:
My child cannot
stop talking
about space and
the amazing
things they do
in class. The
teachers take the
students’ interests
and turn them
into teachable
moments.
Open Full-Day, 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Year-Round
Year-Before-Kindergarten 4-5 year olds
Stepping Stones Preschool is a year-before-kindergarten experience that
provides full-day programming, with either a school-year or year-round option.
Our program hours are 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Children must
be four years old by September 1. Program runs from August 30, 2016 to June 2,
2017 (school-year) or August 24 (full year).
3 Locations: Tanglen Elementary School, Gatewood Elementary School, and
Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Tuition: Stepping Stones 2016-17 full-year tuition is twelve payments of $950.
School-year-only tuition is nine payments of $985.
—Stepping Stones parent
2 Kaleidoscope
Half-Day • Part-Week • 3-5 year olds
Kaleidoscope Preschool offers parents a choice of classes that
are two, three or five half-days per week for children ages 3-5. The
Kaleidoscope school year program runs September 12, 2016 to
May 26, 2017.
3 Locations: Harley Hopkins Family Center, Meadowbrook
Elementary School, and Glen Lake Elementary.
Tuition: Tuition for Kaleidoscope ranges from $155 per month to
$360 per month depending on chosen section (see section choices
at right). Current Kaleidoscope families have priority registration for
2016-17.
5-day-a-week option: Check out Section J at right.
I love how resourceful
the teachers are. I think it’s great that children
have discovery time, and that the teachers look
at their interests and what stage they are at
to plan activities.
—Kaleidoscope parent
3 Ready 4 K
Kaleidoscope Class Sections 2016-17
TEAM classes are jointly taught with staff from Kaleidoscope Preschool and Hopkins ECSE programs.
Kaleidoscope at Harley Hopkins Family Center
Classes for ages 3 and 4
Children must be 3 years old by the first day
they attend any 3’s and 4’s class.
Section A - 3’s and 4’s
$220/month
Mon, Wed, Fri
9:00-11:30 am
Section B - 3’s and 4’s $155/month
Tu & Thur 9:00-11:30 am
Section C - 3’s and 4’s TEAM
$220/month
Tu, Wed, Thur
1:00-3:30 pm
Section D - 3’s and 4’s
$220/month
Mon, Wed, Fri
9:15-11:45 am
Section E - 3’s and 4’s TEAM
$155/month
Tu & Thur 9:15-11:45 am
Section F - 3’s and 4’s
$155/month
Wed & Fri 9:00-11:30 am
Kaleidoscope at
Meadowbrook
Section R - 3’s and 4’s
Tu, Thur
Section S - YBK Mon, Wed, Fri Section T - 3’s to 5’s
Tu, Wed, Thur
$155/month
9:15 to 11:45 am
$220/month
9:15 to 11:45 am
$220/month
12:30 to 3:00 pm
Ready 4 K Preschool, is a free preschool for four-year-olds who may not have an opportunity for a
preschool experience. Families must meet eligibility guidelines (below). Children may ride the school bus if
they reside in the school attendance area. Ready 4 K runs September 6, 2016 to June 1, 2017.
3 Locations: Alice Smith, Eisenhower, and Gatewood Elementary Schools.
Program Requirements: To qualify for this free year before kindergarten program, families must:
• Live in the Hopkins Public Schools attendance area or have been accepted as an open-enrolled family
into Hopkins Public Schools. First priority is given to families residing in attendance areas of Tanglen, Alice
Smith, Eisenhower, and Gatewood.
• Your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2016.
• Qualify for financial assistance. To determine this, contact Harley Hopkins Family Center at 952-988-5000.
• Be able to regularly attend preschool 5 days a week for the entire school year.
Registration: Registration materials for Ready 4 K are available by calling Harley Hopkins Family Center at
952-988-5000. Ready 4 K program will determine location and AM/PM class placement.
Need summer preschool options? See back page
Year Before Kindergarten
(YBK) Classes
Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1,
2016 to enroll in a YBK section.
Section H - YBK $220/month
Tu, Wed, Thur
1:00-3:30 pm
Section I - YBK
$220/month
Mon, Tu, Thurs
9:00-11:30 am
Section J - YBK
$360/month
Mon, Tu, Wed, Thur, Fri
9:15-11:45 am
Section K - YBK TEAM
$220/month
Tu, Wed, Thur 1:00-3:30 pm
Fall 2016: Saturday Preschool!
Watch for new Saturday morning preschool classes
and mid-day extended day classes this fall.
Kaleidoscope at
Glen Lake Elementary
Section G - 3’s and 4’s
$155/month
Tu, Thur
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Section GL - YBK $220/month
Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Kaleidoscope school-year classes run from
September 12, 2016 to May 26, 2017.
Half-Day • Full-Week • Year-Before-Kindergarten for qualifying families
Preschool Registration Form Stepping Stones & Kaleidoscope
Inspired by the signature Reggio Emilia Approach, Hopkins Preschools foster
critical thinking skills, as well as social and emotional growth in a guided
discovery-based setting that helps prepare children for kindergarten. The
classroom environment is inviting and cultivates children’s sense of wonder, and
imagination. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong passion for learning, curiosity, and
exploration in our young students.
Activities and exploration will be provided in:
Music, Science, Art, Cooking, Computers, Math Skills, Social Skills, Literacy
Activities, Problem Solving, Cooperative Activities, Large Muscle Activities, Fine
Motor Skills, and Creative Dramatics.
We also offer:
• Natural outdoor playscapes. • Nutritious meals and snacks.
• A transition and introduction into the elementary school.
Important: One registration form per child per class. Be sure to note registration deadlines and information on reverse.
Ready 4 K registration must be done in-person at Harley Hopkins Family Center.
Please fill out and return with your deposit and registration fee to: Hopkins Preschools, Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave. So., Hopkins, MN 55343
Register
Online
anytime!
HopkinsSchools.org/
preschool
Student (*required information)
*Child’s Legal Name______________________________________________ Name child prefers to be called _____________________
First Middle
*Child’s Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): ______________
Last
Gender: q Male
q Female
*Immunizations up to date: q Yes q No (a copy of your child’s immunization record must be faxed to 952-988-5349, attn: Preschool for completed registration.)
*Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino q Yes q No
*Primary Language _________________________ *Birth Country ______________________
*Race: q Am. Indian/Alaska Native q Asian qBlack or African American q Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander q White
q Other_______________________________
What is Reggio-inspired?
With a Reggio-inspired curriculum, kids are encouraged to explore. Teachers help students experiment and discover, at the same time
acquiring for themselves important learning concepts. Projects often originate from children’s interests or ideas. Teachers then decide how
to support skills and understanding using topics that are meaningful to the children. The best way to describe Reggio-inspired curriculum
in practice is to share a real-life example from one of our classrooms. The following is an example of how one exploration encouraged
children to use important academic skills to notice, compare, discuss, explain, and wonder together:
McKinney-Vento Homeless: q Yes q No
Registering Person (*required information)
*Name (Last, First, M.I.) ________________________________________________ *Relationship to child: q Foster Father q Father
q Foster Mother q Mother q Guardian - Male q Guardian - Female q Other Relative - Male q Other Relative - Female
A while back, the children used magnifying glasses and the Zoomy microscope to look at a variety of nature items. Some of the items
were sticks, pinecones, leaves, seeds, and wheat grass. Later, at our morning meeting, we discussed what we had observed. The children
had noticed many things. Some saw dots, lines, holes, and colors that they hadn’t noticed before using a magnifier.
*Home phone_________________________ *Work phone___________________________ *Cell phone__________________________
One observation really caught our attention. A child told us that there had been a drop of water on the leaf he was investigating with the
Zoomy microscope. He said he couldn’t see the water, only the leaf. I thought that was an interesting observation. Why did he think that
was? He thought about it for a moment and then said, “I think it is because it was camouflaged.” I suggested that maybe we should think
about that more in depth. Then, another child chimed in. He thought the reason was because you could see through the water. He had
described transparency! We decided that we would need to investigate this topic some more.
*Email address_________________________________________________________________________________
*Address____________________________________________________ *City _____________________________ *Zip ______________
This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experience expanded a simple magnification activity into a conversation
about other complex concepts these children already knew something about. A typical experience became a true investigation and
brainstorming session not hinged on everyone arriving at the same conclusion, but becoming excited learners poised to experiment and
process what they explore.
Learn more about our Reggio-inspired preschool curriculum, visit our website at www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool.
Registration: 2016-17 Hopkins Preschool
I would like to submit an application to Hopkins Preschools at Hopkins Public Schools. By signing the reverse, I understand that:
Important Program Fee Policies
Registration & Program Information
Registration for the 2016-17 school year will be lottery-based. Waiting
lists will be kept for all classes as openings may become available.
• Deadlines for School Year 2016-17 & Summer 2016:
• March 2, 2016 (Stepping Stones, Kaleidoscope, Ready 4 K
& Summer Adventures) District residents (first priority), current
open-enrolled, and out-of-district families may submit their
registrations until noon on March 2, 2016, to be included in the
lottery. Families will be notified the following week.
• After March 2, 2016: Spaces are filled first-come, first-served.
• Summer Stepping Stones is filled on an ongoing, space-available
basis beginning March 2.
• Families interested in Ready 4 K Preschool need to register at
Harley Hopkins Family Center.
•Changes: Class sizes, staffing, locations, or programming may
be altered at any time during the course of the year if there are
enrollment fluctuations, if class needs warrant change, or District
initiatives warrant location change. Families will be given the first
opportunity to move into other program openings if a class must be
canceled or altered.
Register: Online
www.HopkinsSchools.org/Preschool
Online Registration
Stepping Stones or Kaleidoscope
Registration
You will need to set up an account first if you have never used a Hopkins Community Education program
(if you already have an account, log-in with your email).
Education Background: q Doctoral q Master’s q Bachelor’s q Associate’s q Some College q High School q No Diploma q No
schooling beyond eighth grade
Number of people in household: ________________ *Receiving interpreter assistance: q Yes q No
*Classroom volunteer: q Not volunteering q Classroom volunteer q Parent Advisory member q Other
Employment Status: q More than 25 hours/week q Less than 25 hours/week q Unemployed, seeking q Unemployed, not seeking
q We are residents of the Hopkins School District.
q We have been accepted as an open-enrolled family into this school district.
*Please mark your home school: qAlice Smith qEisenhower qMeadowbrook qGatewood qGlen Lake qTanglen q Other________________
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•Kaleidoscope and Stepping Stones tuition is billed in equal
monthly payments based on the selected program option.
•Tuition is due by the first of the month. A $15 late fee will be
assessed on all accounts past due.
•Assistance: Please register in person if using assistance or
registering for Ready 4 K. Kaleidoscope: limited tuition assistance
is provided for qualifying families through the School Readiness
program (952-988-5000). Stepping Stones: accepts Hennepin
County Childcare Assistance (612-348-5937) and MN State Early
Learning Scholarships (651-641-6604).
•There is a one-time, non-refundable $30 registration-processing
fee, which must accompany this application for Stepping Stones
and Kaleidoscope school year programs. There is a $30 processing
fee charged for dropping Kaleidoscope Summer Adventures after
registration is accepted.
•Deposit: One month’s tuition for Kaleidoscope (check course
section for monthly tuition) or $480 for Stepping Stones is due as a
deposit. This deposit will be applied to your child’s last month
of tuition. This deposit is refundable only until June 1, 2016.
•If you find that you need to leave the program during the school
year, we require a written 30 day notice of withdrawal. At that time,
this deposit will be used as your last month’s tuition.
•Stepping Stones families earn a two week tuition credit if a
family chooses the full year program and attends continually from
beginning to end (Sept.-August). Monthly fee is calculated on an
annual basis. Your tuition may be altered if you change contracts after
school starts.
*Person responsible for bill _________________________________ *Parent Signature ______________________________________
Program and class section desired and applicable fees:
Stepping Stones Preschool 2016-17 School Year/Full Year
Stepping Stones Site: q Gatewood q Meadowbrook or
q Tanglen (summer 2017 is scheduled to be located at Meadowbrook)
q I am applying for the 2016-17 Full Year Program,
August 30, 2016 – August 23, 2017 at $950/month
Note: Summer sites may change due to District initiatives. Parents will be notified as soon as possible.
q I am applying for the 2016-17 School Year Program,
August 30, 2016 - June 2, 2017, at $985/month
Kaleidoscope Preschool 2016-17 School Year (Sept. 12-May 26)
q I am applying for the 2016-17 School Year Indicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices:
3’s and 4’s classes 3 to 5’s Classes YBK Classes
____Sec A ____Sec T ____ Sec H
____Sec B
____ Sec I
____Sec C
____ Sec J
____Sec D
____ Sec K
____Sec E
____ Sec GL
____Sec F
____ Sec S
____Sec G
____Sec R
Summer Preschool 2016: Kaleidoscope or Stepping Stones
q I am applying for Kaleidoscope 2016 Summer Adventures (ages 3-5)
(Summer Kaleidoscope preschool registrations will be charged a $30 processing fee if dropping class(es)
after registration has been accepted.)
June 7–30 (Tues, Wed,Thurs), 9:00-11:30 a.m., summer tuition: $215
q I am applying for Stepping Stones 2016 Summer Before Kindergarten,
June 9 – August 17, 2016, summer tuition: $815/month
Stepping Stones Summer Site: q Gatewood
q Tanglen
Add $30 registration fee for Stepping Stones or Kaleidoscope
school year programs (non-refundable once registered)$________
(There is no registration fee for summer-only Kaleidoscope or Stepping Stones registrations, but there
will be a $30 processing fee charged if dropping a class after registration has been accepted.)
Deposit of tuition
$________
Total fees due:
$________
include: Kaleidoscope School Year: 1 month’s tuition for your first section choice
Kaleidoscope Summer: Full cost of section(s)
Stepping Stones School Year & Summer: $480
Method of payment:
q Cash (please do not mail cash)
q Check #_________ (make payable to ISD 270)
q Credit card (circle which card): Visa Mastercard
Discover
Card # ______________________________________________
Expiration date ________ Signature _____________________
Auto Charge
q I would like my child’s 2016-17 tuition automatically charged each
month using the account listed above. I understand that my credit card
will be charged on the 1st business day of each month. At any time, I may
call the billing office to cancel my auto-charge option.
Signature ______________________________ Date ________________
Billing Office: 952-988-5000
www.HopkinsSchools.org/preschool