On November 5, White Bear Lake Area School District residents will vote whether to provide funding for building needs across the district.  Learn more .

What to do When School is Out?

A complete list of non-school dayS (NSD) programming options can be found  here . On t hese days we offer care from 6:30 AM until 6:00 PM and sometimes include a FUN field trip! You can register for these days in Eleyo at any time, remembering to pay attention to the deadlines for registration. The deadlines are also the last date you can withdraw your child from the NSD without being charged. Once a registration deadline has passed, you are not guaranteed childcare and may be put on a wait list. Registration for October 17th and 18th is due by October 3rd.

Save the date for these upcoming

family events you might want to check out!

Lights On AfterSchool!

Launched in October 2000, Lights on Afterschool is a nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The event is meant to draw attention to the many ways programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things and discover new skills! Celebrate with us on Thrus day, October 24th 4:30-6:00PM - We will be working on Service projects for the Animal Humane Society ! Snacks and beverages will be provided.

  BearScare Family Fun Run / Walk!

On Saturday, October 26th gather your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for the 5th Annual BearScare Fun Run! Come out in costume and have a frightfully FUN time while supporting two local schools: Lincoln Elementary & Otter Lake Elementary! There are three courses to choose from; The Skeleton Skip (1/2 route on school grounds), The Terrifying Two Miler (Otter Lake to Lincoln, a bus will be available to shuttle back to Otter, where you can cross the finish line), and the Freaky Four Miler (Otter Lake to Lincoln, and back). Registration includes a BearScare logo performance long sleeve shirt. For more information, including registration, click here!

We are very excited to announce that Vadnais will be finishing our Accreditation process that was started last year and continuted on into the fall!

Our validator will be visiting us in November or December! Our staff and youth have worked very hard together during the Accreditation process.

If you would like to take a little peek at what this is all about, please find the link to the MnSACA site   here .

Programming

Fun and Interesting Days in October

October 1st: International Coffee Day.

October 4th: World Smile Day.

October 9th: Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day.

October 12th: Old Farmer's Day.

October 14th: Columbus Day.

October 16th: Bosses Day.

October 25th: World Pasta Day.

October 27th: Hindu Diwali Day.

October 31st: Halloween.

A Peek into October

How did we get to October so quickly? September just snuck away from us! In October our camps and clubs begin, and there is already excitement building around them! We will continue to offer a Daily Special, an activity that offers multiple components including STEAM, Literacy, Social Studies and Social Emotional Learning. It's great, cause the kiddos usually just think it's fun! You can take a peek at our October Activity Calendar, including NonSchoolDay themes / Field Trips by visiting our parent area information board!



Camps & Clubs this month include:

Oct 1-11 PM:

Bead Camp With Miss Shannon

Fridays Pm:

Bears Backyard Explorers Club

Oct. 21-24

Football Fanatics

Oct.28-31

Fall Fun Camp

Did You Know...

That at Extended Day we purposefully and deliberately provide several choices of activities for your children every day? Giving them choices helps them feel like they have power and control over what they do, and this is a big step in growing up. We offer STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math), literacy, active play, creative expression, camps, clubs and dramatic play every week. Your child is able to choose from these options based on what sparks his/her interest! 

September Highlights

We have had a lot of fun getting to know the children who are new to the program, and getting caught up with those who have attend in the past. The children are making new friends and getting reacquainted with friends they already knew!

Highlights of the month included learning and practicing the routines and expectations of Extended Day, The Super Hero set up in our Dramatic Play area, and checking out the Daily Specials. The weather was decent most days so we had the opportunity to spend plenty of time outside and go on nature walks.

Click on the link located in the box below. The link will bring you to our private YouTube page. This is a great way to share more photos of our fun and exciting activities with families!

Photo Gallery Video

Billing

Tuition should be paid promptly! Auto pay is available via the Eleyo system. Late fees will be assessed to accounts not paid in full- if you have any questions regarding billing, or need assistance getting set up in auto pay, please contact our billing department at [email protected]. or at: 651-407-7511. Reminder: Payments are due on 15th of the month!

Drop-In Contract Information

Please enter Drop-in requests into the Eleyo system a minimum of 24 hours in advance. A confirmation email will be sent to you once the request is approved. If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email, the request is not approved. Families are expected to provide communication with the child's classroom teacher of any changes in after-school care arrangements with Extended Day. 

Sign up for Drop In Days, Non School Days, Youth Enrichment opportunities, Family Events and much more!

at:  www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com  

Remember that if it is a Youth Enrichment Activity that is scheduled during your regular Extended Day time, your child may attend free of charge.

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. We strive to meet the needs of ALL our kiddos and their families. Any comments, questions, or concerns please contact:

Vadnais Heights ELEMENTARY

Extended Day

Nicole Acciari: Site Supervisor

Willow: 651-653-2865

[email protected] 

District Contact Information

Extended Day Coordinator

Christina Anderson / 651-407-7510

[email protected]

Billing Questions?  

Stephanie Bloxham

Community Services / 651-407-7511

[email protected]