Calendar:Aug 28 or 29 Elementary Open Houses for 191 Pre K classes

(see page 2 for School date and times)

Sep 5 ECSE Open House (5-7pm)Sep 10 First day of classes for ECSE students Sep 25 Fare for All 3-5pm

Oct 17-18 No School, MEA State Teacher ConventionOct 23 Fare for All 3-5pm

Important Phone NumbersECSE Office: 952-895-6610ECSE Supervisor: 952-707-6263Fax: 952-707-6262School Nurse: 952-895-6613Schmitty& Sons Bus 952-985-7500ECSE website: www.isd191.orgHoursOffice hours 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM9:30 AM – 12:00 PM morning classes1:00 PM – 3:30 PM afternoon classes

191Pre K classes in Elementary Schools:AM: 9a -12p PM: 12:55p-3:55p

Early Childhood Family EducationCommunity Education 191 Preschool 952-707-4150

Back to School Open House at Diamondhead Education Center (DEC)

Join us on Thursday, Sept 5th between 5 and 7 PM. This will be a fun time to meet your teacher and see your classroom at DEC. Teachers can explain what a typical day will be like for your child.

We will also have a Schmitty bus parked at Door #3 during the open house. Normally, the Schmitty personnel are the only adults allowed on the bus for safety and security. But during our open house you’ll get a chance to walk your child on to the bus and strap them in to a star seat.

Hello everyone,I hope everyone had a relaxing enjoyable summer!!! School will be starting soon and we are excited to see all of the smiling faces come through the doors. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you before school begins to answer questions and give you information about the upcoming school year. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call the program/teacher. It will be a great school year!!!Jackie Smith, ECSE Supervisor

Need help reading this newsletter?If you would like some help reading this newsletter in Spanish, contact our Spanish Liaison, Anna-Maria Riveros at 952-895-6642.

Aquí se habla Español  La traducción de este Boletín Informativo esta disponible en Español. Si usted necesita ayuda para leer el Boletín en su lenguaje/idioma favor de comunicarse con Anna-Maria Riveros al 952-895-6642.

If you would like some help reading this newsletter in Somali, contact our Somali Liaison, Rahma Hassan at 952-895-6658.

Dadka af Somaliga ku hadlowHaddii aad rabto akhbaaradan in af Somali laguugu micneeyo waa lagaa caawin karaa. Fadlan la soo xiriir Rahma Hassan oo aad ka heli karto 952-895-6658. . Mahadsanid

ECSE NewsletterEarly Education Program and Services Center

200 West Burnsville Pkwy Door #3Burnsville, MN 55337

September 2019

Birth to Three News

No home visits: October 14-18

The Birth to Three program follows a calendar which is different from the school District calendar of September to June. This calendar involves “stretching” out the 10 month school year over 12 months. As a result, there will be some weeks during the regular school year when the Birth to Three staff will not be making home visits. Families are provided with a calendar that indicates the weeks that Birth to Three services will be provided over the 12 month period.

Good Books!Good BooksLooking for some good “first day of school” books? Check your library for some of our favorites: “I Love You all Day Long” by Francesca Rusackas and “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn

Wow Websites!http://spanishplayground.nethttp://spanmn.org/get-involved/services/ Somali Parents Autism Networkhttps://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-special-needs-

shortlist/

What to bring to school?

191 Pre K Class Open House at Elementary Schools:Edward Neill Aug 28 5-7pmGideon Pond Aug 28 4:30-6:30pm Hidden Valley Aug 28 4-6pm Marion W Savage Aug 28 4:30-6pm Rahn Aug 28 4-6pm Sioux Trail Aug 28 4:30-6pm Sky Oaks Aug 28 4-6pmVista View Aug 29 5-7pm

Your child should bring a backpack to school for carrying their school papers and projects. Comfortable play clothes and tennis shoes are best for school, which the child can manage independently. Please send a change of clothes, and diapers/pull-ups and wipes, if needed. Remember to label your child’s belongings

School supply list:

Families are asked to contribute school supplies to your child's classroom, such as: thicker crayons, washable markers, glue sticks, watercolor paints, Kleenex. This is an optional contribution, but will help with our school budget

Contact: Michele StarkeyContact: Michele Starkey

Community ResourcesFARE FOR ALL: Food that makes sense

Are you looking for a way to stretch your grocery dollar? Save up to 40% on groceries when you purchase packages of fruit, vegetable and frozen meat at Fare For All Express!

Fare For All is community supported and open to everyone.Diamondhead Education Center is open as a

Fare For All Express siteThere is no need to register in advance, just come between 3-5 p.m. on the following dates to participate:

Sept 25, 2019Oct 23, 2019Nov 20, 2019Dec 18, 2019

What type of Food is for Sale?Produce Pack - $10: Typically includes five varieties of fresh vegetable and two varieties of fresh fruits.

Meat Only Pack - $11: A minimum of four assorted meat items (3-5lbs)Regular Pack - $20: Save an extra $1 by combining the Produce and Meat Only Pack.

Diamondhead Education Center is located at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway Burnsville, MN  55337

For more information about Fare For All visit www.fareforall.org or call 763-450-3880

Contact: Michele Starkey

School District 191 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status

Bus Changes? Talk to your teacher! ECSE teachers are responsible for setting up transportation for your child. Please be sure to inform your child’s teacher of any changes you need to makeregarding your child’s bus schedule. The teacher will complete the necessarypaperwork to let both the bus company and the ECSE office know your transportation needs. Changes can take up to one week.

However, if your child is sick or does not need a ride on a particular day, call the bus company directly at Schmitty & Sons Busing 952-985-7500

Early Childhood Screening

Students enrolled in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) are NOT required to go through the preschool/kindergarten screening process. All areas of your child’s development are assessed and monitored by his/her education team, including health screenings for: vision, hearing, height, and weight. These screenings are completed at least once before your child enters kindergarten.In addition, students may also receive hearing or vision screenings upon request from their parents/guardians or at the request of a teacher, if the teacher suspects that there may be a hearing or vision concern that is affecting the student’s ability to learn.If your child fails any part of the hearing or vision screening, the health office will re-screen the child within four weeks to verify the results. If the student fails the second screening, a letter will be sent home with the student outlining the findings and recommendation for follow-up with a physician.If at any time you question your child's hearing, vision, height or weight, feel free to contact the health office at 952-895-6613.

Come use our Little Free Library!We have a Little Free Library at the entrance of our building that families are welcome to use. You can use the

Library by taking a book and/or leaving a book to share with others, it's FREE! We hope you enjoy sharing

these books with your family!

Snack Fund

At school, snack time is used to help students achieve language and social goals in the classroom. Parents are asked to contribute $5.00 each month to help with the cost of snacks. This is an optional contribution. Checks can be made to ISD 191

Visitors welcome - please sign in!

Adult visitors and volunteers are always welcome at school. Visitors must make arrangements with the teacher and building principal prior to the visit. All visitors and volunteers must check- in at the front desk upon entering the building. Each visitor/volunteer will be given a badge or sticker that allows access to the building.

In Case of Emergency….

It is extremely important that we have current numbers on file for your child in the event that he or she becomes sick while at school. Please let your child's teacher or your school nurse know of any updates to home phone numbers, cell phone numbers, or emergency contact information so that we may reach you in a timely manner when your child needs you. You may reach the school nurse, Melanie Boudreau or Sara Wolke, at 952-895-6613.

Emergency Procedures...

These students are practicing a fire

drill.

These students are practicing a

tornado drill.

One91 Preschool staff is trained in various emergency response procedures.Five fire drills are conducted throughout the year. Children learn to exit the building safely as staff teach and practice this skill. One tornado drill in April and five Intruder drills during the year also occur.  During an intruder drill, children remain inside the classroom with doors locked and shades drawn. All exterior doors will be locked as well. Children learn to remain safe in the classroom if needed during an emergency.Safety is the primary focus during all drills.