Happy Week of the Young Child! This is a week recognizing that children’s opportunities are our responsibilities and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment-at home, at child care, at school, and in the community-that will promote their learning. Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children’s earliest years in shaping their learning and development. Yet, never before have the needs of young children and their families been more pressing.
Mayor Evans visited Minden Public Preschool and signed a proclamation recognizing the importance of early childhood education.
Tips for Parent-Child Play from the National Institute of Play:
Playing with your child can be good for you too. Achieving a play state together strengthens your bond and builds great memories. Some tips:
Let your child play alone unless invited to join. Don’t butt in.
If you are invited, let your child set the direction and pace of play.
Listen to what they are saying and accept it. Build on it with “yes, and” instead of “no, but.”
Respond with age-appropriate actions and encouragement.
Get lost in the fun. You don’t have to look for teachable moments.
Invention convention practice is in full swing! The big day is Thursday for these third graders.
Building three dimensional shapes AND giving our fingers a strength work out.
Kindergarten students visited Pioneer Village as a follow up to learning about colonial times. They even got to see the blacksmith in action.
Our third graders recently candled their chicks. Each day volunteers read over the intercom so the whole school learns about their daily development.
We are excited to offer the summer lunch program for ages 1-18. This year, we can offer a seven-day supply of breakfast and lunch. Complete the Google Form before Sunday, April 13th. Distribution will start May 27th.
https://forms.gle/aGZmV1sfnZUXKg7o9
Mrs. Steen's art classes have added a pop of color everywhere you look.
Just a pretty good Monday afternoon everywhere you look!
It's looking like a great week ahead!
In connection with the statewide tornado drill, our students practiced going to their safe storm shelter location today.
Third graders became mama hens and papa roosters today.
Preschool P.E. stations with Mr. McCarthy...
We're cheering for you state speech qualifiers! East is proud of you!
Looking at the week ahead...
Kindergarten registration for the 25-26 school year
Due to poor road conditions and dropping temperatures, MPS will have a 10:00 a.m. late start tomorrow. Please be careful and give yourself extra time. If you are not able to get to school tomorrow, please contact your school building.
Due to blizzard conditions in our area, MPS will not have school tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th. There will be no evening activities. Please be safe; the weather service predicts poor road conditions and visibility issues for most of tomorrow morning into the afternoon.
We love our tradition of Mrs. Stepp sharing a traditional Irish dance with us on St. Patrick's Day.
Spring sports posters are in! Pick up a copy at the Minden High School office or at Minden Exchange Bank!
