CHPS Family Center: January 2026

• January 5: Family Center Programs Resume
• January 5-9: Toy Pass Along Drop Off
• January 12-16: Toy Pass Along (Open to all families!)
• January 19: No School (ECFE, ECSE and Pre-K 3), Mini Adventures is Open
• January 26: No School (ECFE, ECSE and Pre-K 3), Mini Adventures is Open
• January 29 (11am-9pm) PTO Sponsored Fundraiser at Applebee's

The Family Center has food available for any family who has a need. It is located near the Placement Center in a cabinet. If you have additional needs, please reach out to SACA. https://sacafoodshelf.org/

As winter break comes to an end and the new year starts, 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!

CHPS is currently accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 Employee of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until January 23, 2026.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic

• Serves as a positive role model for students and/or other employees

• Extends oneself beyond basic required duties by displaying initiative and creativity

• Contributes significantly to improvements at their work site or within the district

• Demonstrates courage or exemplary performance in an emergency situation or under unusual difficulties

• Demonstrates ‘Heights Pride’ by displaying a constant care for the CHPS students and community

Here is the link to nominate: Employee of the Year 25-26

Please be mindful of the parking spaces reserved for Family Center families. There is a parking lot to the east of our building in between Highland and the Family Center for our families to use. This is the safest place to park with young children as there are sidewalks to the front door.

Please DO NOT park or stop in the bus lanes in front of the Family Center as these are used frequently for student drop off and pick up for the High School and Family Center. In addition, please be mindful of designated parking space for traveling teachers and staff permits. These are used throughout the day and need to be kept clear.

We invite you to complete our survey and let us know if you’re interested in joining the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at the Family Center. By participating, you’ll help us improve future events and activities. We also appreciate your feedback on past events. As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The raffle will be held at noon on January 9th, and the winner will be emailed to receive the gift card by mail.

https://gformsapp.com/f/16dEAvw2NJhoQW-5wIxL7xIoshs5QuMfuzlZflr7RTso/en/

📍 Applebee’s 5277 Central Ave NE Fridley, MN

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026

⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

💛 Donating Back: 15% of your bill!

Just show the fundraiser flyer (printed or on your phone) when you dine.

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

No registration is needed, however, please come before 5:00 p.m. if you plan to attend.

The class will close at 5:00 p.m. 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).

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
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