CHPS Family Center: December 2025

• December 5, 12-1:30pm: Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting
• December 11, 5:00pm: PTO Spirit Night at Zero Gravity in Moundsview
• December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026: No School, All programs are closed

Looking for something fun to do with your child? Come to a free play time!

No registration is needed, however, please come before 5pm if you plan to attend.

The class will close at 5pm if there are no families in attendance.

ECFE and Mini Adventures currently have openings. Register today!

Pre-K 3's is currently full but you can be added to our waiting list.

Please share with friends and family!

Click on the link for class options or stop in at the Family Center!

(1460 49th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421).

All families are invited to our next Columbia Heights Early Childhood PTO Meeting! Come connect with other parents, share ideas, and learn how we support our school community through events, fundraising, and family activities.

🗓 Date: Thursday, December 5, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:00–1:30 PM

📍 Location: Family Center

💛 Free child care and Spanish interpreting provided!

Your voice and ideas help shape what we do — we’d love to see you there!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Zero Gravity Trampoline Park and support the Columbia Heights Early Childhood PTO!

🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, December 11 | 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Zero Gravity Trampoline Park: 2296 Woodale Dr, Moundsview, MN 55112

The Early Childhood PTO will receive 100% of the Pre-Sale jump ticket proceeds, so be sure to pre-register to support our program! Jump Ticket: $9.99 per jumper

Includes unlimited access to all trampoline activities, playground, climbing wall, slamball jump, jump pits, and the NEW Pixel Game Floor! Upgrading to delux ticket is available.

🧦 Jump socks required: All jump socks are accepted

MUST be Pre-Register to support the event:

1. Click the ticket link:

https://facebook.com/events/s/columbia-heights-early-childho/1462631322537417/

1. Select December 11
2. Choose “Columbia Heights Early Childhood PTO” as your school
3. Select your arrival time (5 PM)
4. Add socks or upgrades if desired and check out
5. Don’t forget to complete your waiver!

Come jump, play, and show your school spirit — while supporting early childhood programs in our community!

As winter break approaches and holiday shopping begins, keep our Toy Pass Along in mind! This community event gives gently used toys a second life and helps families find new treasures without spending a dime.

Donation Dates: January 5–9

Bring in toys big and small — all in good condition — to the Family Center.

Shopping Dates: January 12–16

Open to all Family Center families! Come browse and find something special for your little ones.

Let’s make this a season of sharing and joy!

It is a common misconception that cold weather causes illness. While illnesses occur more often in the colder months, this is due to the spread of viruses, not the temperature outside. Spending more time indoors in the winter months means spending more time with germs and bacteria being cycled through the building’s air system. Playing outside in the winter allows time for the body to breathe in fresh air, which can help lower the risk of illness.

It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of daily exercise, which can include playing outside. As long as children are dressed appropriately, it is safe and beneficial for their health and well-being to be outside.

Some tips to help prevent and manage childhood illnesses during the winter:

1. Dress appropriately - it is important to ensure your child is wearing enough clothing when playing outside in the winter time. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer, then insulating layers, then finish with a weather resistant outer shell/coat. Children should also wear a hat and gloves.
2. Wash hands - teach and encourage children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water, washing for at least 20 seconds.
3. Get vaccinated - the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ages six months and older get the yearly flu and Covid-19 vaccine.
4. Eat well and stay hydrated
5. Get enough rest
6. Stay home when sick to prevent spreading germs

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Keturah Spriggs, District Nurse for Columbia Heights Public Schools at spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us or at 763-528-4580.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping your student(s) safe and healthy!

Keturah Spriggs, RN, PHN, LSN

District Nurse - Columbia Heights Public Schools

December 18th from 2:30-6:30pm - Immunization Clinic at the Family Center (Community Room)

Flu/Covid and all childhood immunizations are free, regardless of insurance status.

Please contact Keturah Spriggs to sign up. spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us (763) 528-4580

Promote positive health and developmental outcomes and kindergarten readiness starting at the age of three (3) years. During screening, your child’s speech, motor, and cognitive skills are reviewed.

Your child will have their height, weight, vision, and hearing checked.

You will participate in a summary interview to review the screening process, your child's social and emotional skills, and discuss any concerns you may have. Screenings last approximately 60 minutes and are held at the Family Center.

Please call 763-528-4517 to make an appointment.

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• Email: News@colheights.k12.mn.us
• Website: https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
• Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
• Phone: 763-528-4500
• Instagram: @chpsisd13
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