Welcome to Early Childhood Screening! For some of you this is not a new experience, for others this will be your first child to be screened. Early Childhood Screening: What is it?Many people hear about this and have questions. Here are some facts to help clarify screening’s purpose. In place since 1977, this contributes to Minnesota’s tradition of academic excellence. State law requires that all children be screened before entering kindergarten At screening children between the ages of 3-5 will be screened in basic health and developmental areas including: hearing, vision, coordination, speech, cognitive development, along with social and emotional development. The purpose is to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth, and development. It is just a screening tool, not a diagnostic tool. This is also not a test to get into preschool or to place a child in a certain kindergarten class. If there are any areas of concern, professional staff will help direct you to the next step. Children are screened by age. Parents are encouraged to have their child screened before they turn 4 because if there are any concerns we can begin early interventions which can make the difference for a child being “ready for school”. The purpose of Early Childhood Screening is to assist parents and communities, to improve the educational readiness and health of all young children in Minnesota through the early detection of children’s health, development and other factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. (M.S.121A.19) Goals Detect and seek solutions to conditions interfering with young children’s growth, development and learning Increase parent’s awareness of physical health, development and learning readiness connections. Improve access to and encourage the regular use of preventative health services. Link families to a wide array of community services and programs. Screening Components Sensory Screening (vision and hearing) This is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Growth (height and weight measurement) Developmental (cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor/speech/language Immunization Review Identification of risk factors that may influence learning. Summary Interview with parents.

Welcome to Early Childhood Screening! For some of you this is not a new experience, for others this will be your first child to be screened. Early Childhood Screening: What is it?Many people hear about this and have questions. Here are some facts to help clarify screening’s purpose. In place since 1977, this contributes to Minnesota’s tradition of academic excellence. State law requires that all children be screened before entering kindergarten At screening children between the ages of 3-5 will be screened in basic health and developmental areas including: hearing, vision, coordination, speech, cognitive development, along with social and emotional development. The purpose is to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth, and development. It is just a screening tool, not a diagnostic tool. This is also not a test to get into preschool or to place a child in a certain kindergarten class. If there are any areas of concern, professional staff will help direct you to the next step. Children are screened by age. Parents are encouraged to have their child screened before they turn 4 because if there are any concerns we can begin early interventions which can make the difference for a child being “ready for school”. The purpose of Early Childhood Screening is to assist parents and communities, to improve the educational readiness and health of all young children in Minnesota through the early detection of children’s health, development and other factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. (M.S.121A.19) Goals Detect and seek solutions to conditions interfering with young children’s growth, development and learning Increase parent’s awareness of physical health, development and learning readiness connections. Improve access to and encourage the regular use of preventative health services. Link families to a wide array of community services and programs. Screening Components Sensory Screening (vision and hearing) This is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Growth (height and weight measurement) Developmental (cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor/speech/language Immunization Review Identification of risk factors that may influence learning. Summary Interview with parents.

Ski & Snowboard club was such a hit, we're doing it again! Every week we take a bus to Mount Kato to spend the evening on the hill. The bus will pick up from the Secondary School at 3:30 pm and bring us to the hill. Parents and community members are welcome to meet us there and join in on the fun and cheap ticket options. Staff will help get kids set with their equipment and on the hill. Staff supervision ends at 6:30 pm, but kids 10 and over are allowed to stay later if a parent choses. Kids under 10 need to be picked up by or before 6:30 pm. Price Options:$10-Bus. This is for kids that have season tickets and their own equipment and will ride the bus from school with us.$20-Either Ticket or Rental. If you have a season pass but need a rental, or have equipment but need a ticket. Includes bus for students.$30-Ticket & Rental. For those that need equipment and rental from Mount Kato. Also includes bus for students Age Requirements:Third grade and up to attend by themselves.First grade and up to attend with an older sibling that is also attendingKindergarten and up to attend with a parent that is also attending. Dates at the beginning and end of the season are tentative, based on hill and snow condition. If the hill is open, we plan to go. If the windchill or temp is less than -10 degrees, we may cancel due to weather. If school is closed or cancelled, Ski & Snowboard club is also cancelled. There is a snack bar in the chalet. Community Ed staff is not responsible for any money or things that are sent with the kids.

One location for all youth basketball at LCWM! K-3 grades is run by Varsity coaches and players and will teach basics! 4th-6th grades plays in the South Central Youth Basketball League. Games are on Saturdays, starting in December. Practices will be decided by the coaches and facility availability.

Learn wrestling skills and compete in surrounding tournaments. This is a great opportunity to work with the Knights wrestling coaches! Attending the Parent Meeting is required. Please see flyer for date.