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Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE)/ Weekend One-Time ClassesCategory -
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)First, are you on the Stillwater School district database (Census)? If not, it is very important to us that we maintain accurate and up-to-date census files on all households located within our district boundaries. This includes households with newborns and preschool age children, those who attend our schools and those that have children being home schooled or attending a non-public school. The information you provide will be used to make enrollment projections, program planning, determine staffing and classroom space needs and more. Please fill out this form HERE Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a unique program that offers parents the opportunity to go to school and learn along with their child! Parents are their children's first and most important teachers. It has been proven that children whose parents are involved in their early education are more successful in school. ECFE classes provide support, information and education for parents and their children, ages birth to 5. Parents and children attend weekly classes together. Most ECFE classes provide time for parent/child interaction as well as a separation time when parents enjoy a group discussion regarding child development and parenting issues. During this time, children continue activities in the classroom with their early childhood teachers. Participant fees for most classes are based on a sliding fee scale. Classes are charged on a sliding fee scale based on income. No Minnesota family is excluded for inability to pay. Wisconsin fees reflect a non-resident rate. Your child's age on Sept. 1st, 2024 is the age guideline for classes.Category
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)/ Core ClassesFirst, are you on the Stillwater School district database (Census)? If not, it is very important to us that we maintain accurate and up-to-date census files on all households located within our district boundaries. This includes households with newborns and preschool age children, those who attend our schools and those that have children being home schooled or attending a non-public school. The information you provide will be used to make enrollment projections, program planning, determine staffing and classroom space needs and more. Please fill out this form HERE Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a unique program that offers parents the opportunity to go to school and learn along with their child! Parents are their children's first and most important teachers. It has been proven that children whose parents are involved in their early education are more successful in school. ECFE classes provide support, information and education for parents and their children, ages birth to 5. Parents and children attend weekly classes together. Most ECFE classes provide time for parent/child interaction as well as a separation time when parents enjoy a group discussion regarding child development and parenting issues. During this time, children continue activities in the classroom with their early childhood teachers. Participant fees for most classes are based on a sliding fee scale. Classes are charged on a sliding fee scale based on income. No Minnesota family is excluded for inability to pay. Wisconsin fees reflect a non-resident rate. Your child's age on Sept. 1st is the age guideline for classes.Category
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Early Childhood STEM: Special Saturday Family Mini Series!Special Classes and Family EventsYoung children are natural explorers! In this special fall class, you and your child will discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) together. We'll do fun, hands-on activities that help your child observe and interact with the world around them. Over four Saturday mornings between Sept. and December, you and your child will explore exciting topics: planting without seeds, apples, wood, including creating with some wooden toys, and magnets! Plus, 2 bonus virtual sessions for parents only. We'll share the amazing ways your child is growing and learning through STEM activities. This class is FREE and supported through a generous grant from The Partnership Plan. Plus 3 optional parent-ed sessions: Thursdays, Oct. 8 & Nov 12, 8:15-9:15 pm This class is for those who live within the boundaries of Stillwater Schools, since it’s grant-funded through the Partnership Plan. This class is held at Lake Elmo Elementary.School Year, 2026-2027. Semester 1.
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Early Childhood Screening 2026-2027Early Childhood ScreeningFirst, are you on the Stillwater School district database (Census)? If not, it is very important to us that we maintain accurate and up-to-date census files on all households located within our district boundaries. This includes households with newborns and preschool age children, those who attend our schools and those that have children being home schooled or attending a non-public school. The information you provide will be used to make enrollment projections, program planning, determine staffing and classroom space needs and more. Please fill out this form, HERE Scroll down to "Census for families new to district" and click on the red box titled " Fill out the Census" Secondly, Early Childhood Screening is a FREE, simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning. State law requires children to be screened between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. Screening at age 3 1/2 is best so that any health or development concerns can be addressed right away. Any child who will go to school in the state of Minnesota must have an Early Childhood Screening record before entering kindergarten. Also, any child in our preschool programs must have a Screening completed within the first 90 days from when school starts. Early Childhood Screening is NOT a kindergarten readiness assessment and should not be put off until right before kindergarten. During screening your child will complete developmental activities with a trained professional to see if they’re meeting important milestones specific to their age. They’ll check: Vision and hearing Height and weight Immunizations Large and small muscles Thinking, language and communication skillsEarly Childhood Screening 2026-2027 -
Eco-Friendly Jewelry MakingArts/CraftsCraft one-of-a-kind jewelry using earth-friendly materials. You will learn how to use recycled items, air-dry clay, and resin to create custom bracelets, rings, and even jewelry boxes. Discover sustainable art techniques while you explore your own creative style. Perfect for young creators who want to make art that helps the planet.Fall 2026 -
Embodied Love: Rebuild Relationships and Emotional IntimacyJust for You!Your relationships suffer when your nervous system is overwhelmed. Discover how your brain and body filter and interpret reality that negatively impacts emotional closeness and communication. Learn simple tools to regulate your system, increase presence, and build trust so your intimate relationships feel calm, connected, and responsive instead of distant or reactive. This evening class is ideal for individuals or couples who are ready to break out of exhausting, repetitive communication cycles and rebuild real emotional intimacy.Fall 2026
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Emergency Care- COVID-19First responder/medical/law enforcement professionals are needed now more than ever. Stillwater Area Public Schools will support this effort by providing child care for health care workers and first responders. Please note, in an effort to maintain smaller circles of contact -- if you have the option turn to those alternatives. This care is solely to be used while performing essential work. Keeping emergency childcare sites small and spread out will help us keep them as safe as possible for those children whose families cannot find another child care alternative.The list of employees eligible for child care can be found at this LINK. At this time, we will be approving essential staff at the Tier One level. After we see where numbers are at, we will open up to Tier 2 starting April 1 on a first come, first serve basis as space is available.Before your childcare contract is accepted, you will be asked to verify your employment. If you have already sent us a letter and your employment has been confirmed, we will accept your registration right away. If you still need to verify employment eligibility, please send us a letter from your employer on the company’s letterhead which includes the following information: Your name (first and last) Your title Hours and days you are required to work Name, title, contact information and signature of the person creating the letter This can be sent to Alexa Hansen at hansenalexa@stillwaterschools.org Emergency Childcare Sites are: Rutherford Elementary School: Hours are 6:00 am- 6:00 pm (primarily students from Rutherford, Stonebridge, Lake Elmo) Lily Lake Elementary School: Hours are 7:00 am- 6:00 pm (primarily students from Lily Lake and ECFC) Afton-Lakeland Elementary School: Hours are 7:00 am- 6:00 pm (primarily students from Andersen, Afton-Lakeland, Lake Elmo, Brookview) This childcare service is free to those who qualify. Breakfast and lunch are provided Transportation is provided if you are attending only the school hours of 8:40 and 3:15. If you indicate that you need busing upon registration, transportation will contact you.Child Care Program
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F.A.S.T. KIDS – Staying Safe While Home AloneLife SkillsGive your child the skills and confidence to stay home alone. This 4-hour class teaches kids how to stay safe at home and out in the community. They’ll explore real-life safety skills like basic first aid, emergency responses, water and vehicle safety, injury prevention, and how to stay safe online and around strangers. Each child goes home with a workbook, handouts, and their own first aid kit.Fall 2026
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Failing to Launch: Understanding & Resolving the Young Adult CrisisParentingToday's young adults are struggling, and the numbers prove it. Nearly half of 18- to 29-year-olds are still living at home. Many are sitting behind screens playing video games late into the night. Of those who leave home, one in four cuts off communications with their parents at some point during their young adult years. Gen Z (14-29-year-olds) are the most wired generation yet have the highest rates of loneliness (over 70%). Males in particular are falling behind in entering and completing college and entering the workforce. They are also our times more likely to experience deaths of despair- suicide, homicide, and accidents, including overdose, than females. These challenges are more than statistics. They represent real risk factors that, left unaddressed, can have serious consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Jack Stoltzfus will walk you through what's driving this crisis and, more importantly, what we can do about it. He'll share his proven formula for helping parents successfully launch their young adults into independent, fulfilling lives, and open the floor for questions from seniors eager to support the young people in their lives.Fall 2026 -
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Family Routines: Building Blocks for School SuccessSpecial Classes and Family EventsStarting SoonDoes getting out the door in the morning turn into a battle? Or maybe bedtime feels like a marathon event? You’re definitely not alone! This one-hour session is all about turning those daily "struggle points" into smoother transitions. We’ll explore simple, practical routines that you can start using at home immediately to make day-to-day life a little easier on everyone. Beyond lowering the stress levels at home, solid routines help your child feel secure and build the skills they’ll eventually need for school success. This is a quick, "real-talk" session designed to give you a clear plan and a few new tricks for your parenting toolkit. Come ready to swap ideas and leave with a calmer game plan for your next busy morning!School Year, 2026-2027. Semester 1.
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FencingMovementJoin this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. Our Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. Sign up today!Fall 2026 -
Festive DrawingsArts/CraftsSpark your imagination and build your drawing skills this winter. You will learn how to create festive art while practicing new techniques like 3D shapes and dynamic expressions. This fun, supportive class is a great way to boost your confidence and get ready for a creative winter break.Fall 2026 -
Fizzy, Fun, & Slime LabScience & TechnologyJump into the Fizzy, Fun, and Slime Lab! Kids will create rainbow fizz, erupting ice cream cone volcanoes, water bead stress balls, and an array of ooey gooey slime creations. This hands-on class is packed with science, messy fun, and endless excitement!Fall 2026 -
Four Famous Ethnic CookiesLet's Get Cookin'WaitlistLearn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie krumkake, anise-flavored Italian pizzelle, and chewy almond Swedish sandbakkelse baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts and rosettes, the Scandinavian delicacy. Food fee of $15 per enrollment is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.Fall 2026
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Freaky Facts Science CampScience & TechnologyGet ready to have your mind blown! From bizarre bugs and weird plants to jaw-dropping animal traits and out-of-this-world solar system secrets, you will uncover the craziest facts about the world around us. Through hands-on experiments, fun activities, and wild discoveries, this class is packed with science surprises that will leave you saying, “No way!” every single day.Fall 2026 -
Free build LEGO exploration - No Rules, Just Bricks!Adults with DisabilitiesSpark your imagination and express yourself using colorful LEGO bricks! You will use your creativity to build houses, animals, or even use different colors to show how you are feeling. This fun, interactive class helps you build problem-solving and teamwork skills while working on projects at your own pace. Whether you follow a picture or create something brand new, it is a great way to build and connect with others. You can choose between using a kit or free style. We also have some magnetic tiles if you want to try something new.Fall 2026
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From Patterns to Partnership: A Smarter Approach to LoveJust for You!Your brain is wired to repeat familiar attraction patterns, even when they don’t work. Learn how past relationships shape your choices and how to reset emotional patterns. Whether you’re healing, newly single, or dating, you’ll gain clarity on what healthy connections look like and how to move forward with confidence.Fall 2026
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Fused Glass Open Studio - Pick your Ornament Project!Create It!Get festive and design your own beautiful glass holiday ornaments. In this creative, hands-on workshop, you will choose your own projects at registration—from classic ornaments and mischief gnomes to wire-wrapped stars and sparkling glass trees. All tools and materials are provided, and prices vary based on the project you select.Fall 2026 -
Fused Glass Sassy Snowpeople Ornaments - Make 5Create It!Celebrate the winter season with a touch of handmade charm! In this class, you’ll design and create five adorable fused glass snowpeople ornaments. Perfect for hanging on your holiday tree or giving as a heartfelt gift. No experience is required—all tools and glass materials are provided.Fall 2026