District 622 Preschool Catalog 2017-2018 Preschool Catalog (updated) | Page 9

with children under 5 Get Involved! Join our 622 Early Childhood Advisory Council For ECFE, ECSE & District 622 Preschool Parents Has your child been screened yet? Make your appointment today! Join the Early Childhood Advisory Council and share ideas, give suggestions, and help support Early Childhood programs in School District 622. The Council sponsors fundraisers and special events. We meet every other month (September-May), at Gladstone Center. Complimentary childcare is available. Check the box on the registration form if you are interested in joining ISD 622 Early Childhood Advisory Council, or call the office at 651- 702-8411 for more information. 622 SPARC Schools, Parents and Resources Connecting Gain support and education through group discussion, guest lectures, and sharing on a variety of parenting topics. Childcare is available with one week notice and $2 fee. This group meets on the following dates from 6:30–8:30 pm at the District Education Center, 2520 East 12th Ave., North St. Paul. 10/9/17, 11/13/17, 1/8/18, 2/12/18, 3/12/18, 4/9/18. Call Diane Peterson at 651-748-6765 for more information. Early Childhood Screening ALL Minnesota children, ages 3–5 years, must complete a FREE early childhood and development screening. This FREE service provides an early look at your child’s development. Recommended for children at three years of age, you can schedule your appointment online at www.isd622. org/earlychildhoodscreening or by calling 651-702-8468 (651-788-3664 Español). What happens during Screening? We check: • Speech, language and cognitive skills • Social/emotional/behavioral development • Vision and hearing • Immunization record and other health factors What happens after Screening? • You will learn about your child’s results • You can find out about community resources and Early Childhood Programs