The first day of school for all of Santa Fe's public schools is today.

Start of PreK, through Santa Fe Children's Project.

There will be no school on the 7th and 8th of September in observance of Labor Day.

There will be no school on the 7th and 8th of September in observance of Labor Day.

Parents of children attending the Santa Fe Children's Project PreK Program at Kaune Elementary School meet with teachers to learn about the program, and what their children will be doing throughout the school year. They will learn how learning through play will contribute to their growth and ability to learn, and prepare them for entrance to the academic world.

Parents of children attending the Santa Fe Children's Project PreK Program at Agua Fria Elementary School meet with teachers to learn about the program, and what their children will be doing throughout the school year. They will learn how learning through play will contribute to their growth and ability to learn, and prepare them for entrance to the academic world.

The third of six parenting groups will teach caregivers the basics of anger management for adults and children so that parents learn to set the example. This group is also held at the Agua Fria Elementary School in Builing C, Room 308. The group is bilingual and food is provided. There is no child care but children are welcome. This service is provided for to any adult who cares for a child attending the Santa Fe Children's Project PreK Program. Odilia Mendez MS, LPCC and Alicia de Burrola are the facilitators.

The parents of the PreK classes at Agua Fria are invited to an Orientaion on Thurs. Oct. 1 at 5 pm at the AF Gym. There will be food for all and childcare will be provided. Parents will get a Dental Presentation and will get to meet all the straff. All parents are asked to attend.

Agua Fria Elementary PreK ONLY
Children's Medical Services Child Dental Screening

We will begin parenting classes for all of our PreK families on Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Agua Fria Elementary Building C, Room 308. We will have food but no child care although children are welcome. Classes are bilingual. the first session be titled "How can I get my child to sleep through the night?" for more information call Odilia Mendez 505-819-9689.

The second of six parenting groups will be held at Agua Fria Elementary, Building , Room 308 focused on helping parents learn and use the most effective consequences. Parents, Grandparents or any care giver of a child attending our PreK classes is invited. We will have food and it is bilingual.

Parents will learn Anger Management skills so they can model for their children. They will also learn about what works best to help a pre-schooler control his anger and behavior. All care givers of the children enrolled in any of the Santa Fe Children's Project PreK Programs are invited to attend. The groups are bilingual and we will have lunch.

We are what we eat and that is so true with children. So this Parenting Group will focus on healthy habits related to eating and how to get the kids to cooperate. It is held Oct. 28 at Agua Fria Elementary, Building C, Room 308. Groups are lead by Odilia Mendez, MS, LPCC, and Alicia de Burrola. The groups are bilingual and there will be lunch provided. There is no childcare but children are welcome.

There will be a Parenting Class for Agua Fria PreK parents to discuss the connection between nutrition and a child's development. All parents or care givers of children who attend the United Way PreK programs are invited to attend.

Join us on Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. to learn about your child's development. We will have snack and child care will be provided.

In Novewmber the Parenting Class will meeting Nov. 19 also from 5:30 to 7:00. The presentation will be given by Homewise and will help families learn how to buy a new home or refinance their present home.

Parents will learn Relaxation and Stress Management techniques that work. Research shows that if you are relaxed there is no tension or anger. This group is again held at Agua Fria Elementary, Building C, Room 308. Care givers of children in our PreK programs are invited. this group is bilingual and there is food for all. We have no childcare but small children are welcome.

The Planatarium of the Santa Fe Community College will have a special show for the Santa Fe Children's project PreK Families on Wed., Nov. 11 from 11-12.

In My Backyard, a program narrated by Nickelodeon's Fred Penner, teaches children about the wonders in their back yeard given the changing seasons and the changes in the stars. All families who have children in the UWSFC PreK classes are invited to join in the fun. There is no charge for this event.

Sometimes you can't afford to spent money so what do you do? Participants will share their experiences on what to do that won't break the bank but is still fun for the whole family. This group will be held at Agua Fria Elementary School, Building C, Room 308. The group is bilingual and food will be provided. Care givers of children attending our PreK program are invited to attend.

The Kaune Elementary School PreK Family Program will host a Ready to Read workshop on Thursday Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 6:45.

Parents of young children will learn about skill that will help make their child K-ready. they will discover about the literacy kit you already have at home and find aout about more resources to get your child ready for school.

This workshop will be facilitated by Lisa Rohleder who has a master's degree focusing on language and cognitive development. She spent many years teaching children in and out of the classroom.

Come visit the Museum of International Art from 10-12. Register soon, there is a 30 family limit!

School is out Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, but that doesn’t mean the PreK program will be idle. On Tuesday, March 9, PreK students and their families are invited to experience the “Wayang Kulit” exhibit at the Museum of International Folk Art. Children will learn about story-telling in Indonesia with hands-on experiences with shadow puppets and musical instruments. After touring the exhibit we will convene in the museum’s studio workshop to make ‘wings and headbands’ inspired by the exhibit. All of these activities will be guided by a bilingual educator from the museum.

United Way is still accepting applications for Fall of 2010 PreK programs!

Southside Branch Library
6599 Jaguar Drive

All our half day sessions are free. Our PreK classrooms are located in these public schools: Agua Fria Elementary, Kaune Elementary, and Cesar Chavez Elementary.

All children who will be four years old by September 1, 2010 and who live in Santa Fe County, may apply to UWSFC PreK programs.

Please bring child’s birth certificate and two sources of address verification (rental agreement or utility bill – gas, electric, home phone, etc.)

Infant Carriers with M'Liss Stelzer
Come meet other families with babies and learn how to use the many infant/baby carriers that are available. M'Liss brings an assortment of baby carriers so you can try them out.
Babies who are carried by an adult cry less, sleep longer and develop strong bonds with their parents.
Southside Library 10:30am-noon
Contact: Abby Bordner 670-5203

United Way is still accepting applications for Fall of 2010 PreK programs!

Agua Fria Elementary
3160 Agua Fria Street

All our half day sessions are free. Our PreK classrooms are located in these public schools: Agua Fria Elementary, Kaune Elementary, and Cesar Chavez Elementary.

All children who will be four years old by September 1, 2010 and who live in Santa Fe County, may apply to UWSFC PreK programs.

Please bring child’s birth certificate and two sources of address verification (rental agreement or utility bill – gas, electric, home phone, etc.)

PreK Parents at Agua Fria are invited to three events for Coffee and Conversation. Two will be held right after drop off from 7:55 to 8:45 on March 17 and March31. The other will be to accomodate the PM class March 24 from 10:55 to 11:45.

All parents are invited to attend this event which will be held in English and Spanish so that parents can let know if there are any unmet needs that we can help with. Along with the conversations we will be doing a survey to insure family imput so we may have the best services possible.

Book Club/ Club de Libros
Activities, songs and books for children in Spanish.
Actividades, canciones and libros para los bebes and ninos.
Agua Fria Pre-K 10:30am to noon
Contact: Desiree Beltran 670-5009

Come drop off the kids and join us from 11 until 11:45!

"Parenting Can Be a Laughing Matter” with Rob Wilder, author. Contact Mary at 670-4828
Southside Library 10:30am-noon

Drop off the kids and come talk with us! From 7:55 am until 8:45 am.

Breastfeeding: Concerns of the First Year
Come discuss questions and conerns about breastfeeding in the first year. Some topics will include teething, introducing solids, pumping and weaning.
Southside Library 10:30am to noon
Contact: Abby Bordner 670-5203

Book Club/ Club de Libros
Activities, songs and books for children in Spanish.
Actividades, canciones and libros para los bebes and ninos.
Agua Fria PreK 10:30am to noon
Contact: Desiree Beltran 670-5009

Book Club/ Club de Libros
Activities, songs and books for children in Spanish.
Actividades, canciones and libros para los bebes and ninos.
Agua Fria PreK 10:30am to noon
Contact: Desiree Beltran 670-5009

Schools are in session on the 23rd of August.