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Good Things to Know
It's TIme! Time to Vote!
Please take a few minutes on the 5th to get out and VOTE and have YOUR voice heard!
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 these 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.
Upcoming Non-School Days:
Tuesday November 5th @ Lakeaires -Registration is closed.
Monday November 18th @ Willow -Register by November 4th. (Como Zoo comes to us!)
Friday November 27th @ Matoska -Register by November 13th.
Friday, December 27th @ Birch - Register by December 12th.
Monday, December 30th @ Birch - Register by December 12.
Thursday January 2nd @ Birch - Register by December 12.
Friday, January 3rd @ Birch - Register by December 12.
District Contact Information

Extended Day Coordinator
Christina Anderson / 651-407-7510
Billing Questions?  
Stephanie Bloxham
Community Services / 651-407-7511
Pick Your Day Contract Information
Please make sure you enter Pick Your Day contract requests into our Eleyo system at least 7 days prior to the first day you'd like to to use our child care. If entered after the seven day window, you will be invoiced at the drop-in rate. You may pick your days several months in advance if you know when you will need care.
If your child will be absent:

Please call the site: (651) 773-6184 or email:jane.tuttle@isd624. If we are not aware that your child will be gone in the afternoon we have to search for them. This is a stressful situation, so please, let us know!
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. 
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Find November's Activity Calendar
Fun and Interesting Days in November

  • Peanut Butter Lovers Month.
  • November 2nd-Book Lovers Day.
  • November 4th-King Tut Day.
  • November 11th-Veteran's Day.
  • World Kindness Day.
  • November 28th-Thanksgiving.
  • You're Welcome Day.
October Was Super!
Super Hero Bins: Every month or two the Extended Day sites rotate Dramatic Play themed bins. October was Super Hero themed.assemble Youo may have noticed your children with capes or masks on, channeling their inner Super Hero! We will be switching it up soon!
Our Lights on Afterschool Event was very nice. We packed Dental Health bags for the Community Dentat Care group. We learned a little bit about dental health, and had a nice little supper consisting of pizza, fruit, and veggies. Thank you to all that were able to pause and attend! The presenters commented about how WONDERFUL your children are, how beautifully they listened, and how efficiently they packed the kits! This was the first time they presented to a group of children and brought kits to assemble. After their experience here they are excited to do more! Yay to our Willow kids!!
We had a little Messy Art Camp and kids especially enjoyed exploring with Model Magic. They always find so many creative things to do with materials that we would never think of!
Coming Up for November!
We have many fun and exciting projects planned for Novmber. Two cooking projects: Mango Lassi and Raita; 4 STEM projects including timed challenges and building towers; a Specialty Day making Salt Dough Diwali Rangolis to welcome all to the Festival of Lights.
Our Dramatic Play theme will change from Super Heros to Space and Astronauts! Watch for your kids in space suits and at Mission Control!
Mondays and Fridays we feature a Social/Emotional Lesson (SEL). They vary in content and activity level, but all help us to be better in control of our bodies, our emotions, our reactions, and our behaviors. If your student tells you about a chime to get their attention, or a little bit of yoga or quiet thinking time it is probably part of our programming for SEL. This month we will be making our own stress balls and considering of all of the layers of people and work we can be grateful about when we say we are grateful for our food. Ask any time and I will be happy to share our lesson plans with you. All of these activities are on the monthly calendars.
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:
WILLOW ELEMENTARY
EXTENDED DAY
Jane Tuttle: Site Supervisor
Willow: 651-773-6184

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


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.
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