Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
ECFE classes are held in each of the three GFW community school buildings. Classes meet mornings and evenings.
To Register: Call the GFW ECFE Office at 507-207-2236 or E-mail Tonia.
Schools are required to report ethnicity and race to the state and to the U.S. Department of Education.
Las escuelas deben informar sobre el origen étnico y la raza al estado y al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU.
GFW ECFE is now on Facebook!
Please become a friend if you would like to receive reminders for class starts and special events.
ECFE CLASSES
Infant Class
Learn about your child’s development while you and your child experience many new and fun activities. Topics of importance to parents will be discussed during the last half hour. Parents do not separate from children during this time. Expectant parents are also welcome to attend.
For children birth to 12 months.
Class dates: Nov. 5th, 12th & 19th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm For children ages 1-2 years
Located: Gibbon Elementary ECFE Center
Fee: $20
Toddler Class
This age is filled with a driven sense of wonder and discovery. They are fascinated as they explore their world. They are learning to talk, to think for themselves, and to act independently. Come share with other parents ways to help your mover and shaker deal with frustrations, learn to share, and build self-esteem. Parents remain in the room for their discussions.
For children ages 1-2 years
Class starts: September 24th, 2018 – this class runs for 6 weeks
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Located: Gibbon Elementary ECFE Center
Fee: $25
Preschool Class
More social than ever, young children want to be busy learning about the world they live in. Take an active part in your child’s learning experiences during parent-child activity time. Parent discussions are the last 45 mins of the session.
For children ages 2-5 years
Class starts: September 24th, 2018 – this class runs for 8 weeks
Times vary due to location
Fee: $30
Gibbon Elementary ECFE Center
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 pm
Fairfax Elementary ECFE Center
Thursdays 6:15-7:45 pm
Fridays 9:30-11:00 am
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fall Open House & Registration Night
Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Time: 4:00-6:30 pm
Location: GFW Elementary School
Come and meet the teachers, visit the classrooms and do fun activities!
Halloween with a Touch of Magic!
Date: Friday, Oct. 26th, 2018
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Cost: $5.00/family
Location: Gibbon Elementary School
Register by: Oct. 19th – you must register to attend!
Join us for a night of Halloween fun!
First we will enjoy a 30 minute program featuring age appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation. “Mixed Nuts” from a Touch of Magic, are guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter. This show will entertain children of all ages! After the show, children will be given the opportunity to do some “trick or treating” indoors for some fun treats and surprises! Children are invited to wear their costumes!
Old Log Theater Trip “Winnie The Pooh”
Date: Friday, Nov. 16th, 2018
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: $11.00 per ticket
Location: Old Log Theater
Bus: Fairfax pick up at 8:10 am, Gibbon at 8:15 am, Winthrop at 8:25 am
Register by: Weds, Nov. 7th
Enjoy a morning with Winnie the Pooh and Friends!
Please pack a a lunch to enjoy on the bus ride home from the theater. Tickets must be reserved by Weds, Nov. 7th. Payment is required to hold.
Holiday Night with Grandparents
Date: Friday, Nov. 30th, 2018
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Cost: $5.00/family
Location: Gibbon ECFE Center
Register by: Friday, Nov. 23rd
A special time for children to bring their grandparents/special friend to school and enjoy a night of Holiday fun! We will be making holiday cards, cookies, and many other fun activities and treats!
Family Gym Night
Date: Friday, December 7th, 2018
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Have children who need to run off extra energy?
Family Gym Night lets kids climb, jump, play ball and lots more.
New to GFW?
If you are a new resident of the GFW School District and the parent of a preschooler(s) -Ages 0-5 years- please call the GFW Elementary School office to register your child on the school census. (507-207-2236) The number count is important for district planning and it will assure you receive school mailings pertinent to your young child. Thank you.
Questions?
Contact: Tonia Schiro 507-207-2236
ECFE Coordinator/School Readiness Preschool Coordinator
GFW Elementary School
323 E. 11th Street
Gibbon, MN 55335
(800) 324-GFWE ext. 2236
Email Tonia
We look forward to serving your family!
