Proctor and Hermantown Community Education

This week, DORA is hosting crafts, blue block building, and sensory bins! Kids at Proctor Playground for Everybody and Fichtner Field enjoyed some fun activities in the sunshine today. Find these STEAM activities throughout the week at the following locations: Fredenberg Town Hall: Wednesday, June 25 9:00 - 11:00 AM Pike Lake Elementary School: Wednesday, June 25 12:00 - 2:00 PM Solway Town Hall: Thursday, June 26 9:00 - 11:00 AM Grand Lake Town Hall: Thursday, June 26 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Attention everyone: Due to staffing issues, today’s DORA van programming at Fitchner Field & Playground for Everybody is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Check out our updated calendar below! Thank you for understanding! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Db2Eo352kzNcYvJCVXRdPbEMg_0e4Xa22JG2e2nXE7Y/edit?usp=sharing

Join us next Tuesday for Adult Open Swim and enjoy a refreshing way to stay active—perfect for exercise, relaxation, or just having fun in the water. Don't miss this opportunity to make a splash and boost your wellness! https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/2711/2024-2025/open-swim-adult

Get ready to burst into fun tonight at the HCLC parking lot with our Bubble Dance from 5 to 6 pm! Come, dance, and make bubbly memories. Let’s make it a night to remember!

Join us for a bubbly good time at the Bubble Dance on Monday, June 2nd, from 5-6pm at the Hermantown Community Learning Center! Dance to fun music and enjoy lots of bubbles—perfect for kids and families to have a blast. Don’t miss out on this exciting, FREE family-friendly event!

Have your child join us for an exciting outdoor adventure with Mrs. Martin & Mrs. Hren! Our Youth Hiking Class offers a fun, interactive experience exploring four Hermantown trails, learning about nature through engaging activities and stories, all while enjoying the fresh air. Transportation is provided—don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to discover, learn, and have fun in the great outdoors! https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/2621/2024-2025/these-boots-are-made-for-walking-hiking-club-at-hermantown-elementary

Due to weather conditions, Transportation Night is canceled tonight. Stay tuned for updates on our next major event at the Hermantown Community Learning Center during Summerfest on July 16, where we'll be celebrating MOTOR MANIA! More details to come—don't miss out!

Keep your kids cool and having fun with our Open Swim sessions! A great opportunity for them to practice their swimming skills, relax, and enjoy time with friends in the water. Come join the fun and make a splash this summer!

Get ready for a summer of nonstop fun with the new Mobile Recreation Program in Proctor and Hermantown! Designed for kids ages 4–12, our Recreation Van is packed with yard games, arts and crafts, water adventures, street hockey, lacrosse, golf, and more—all rolling right to your neighborhood! Start the summer fun with our FREE kickoff events in both districts on May 29th and June 3rd! Want an early sneak peek? Join us at Transportation Night on May 16th to see our June schedule and get the scoop on all the fun coming your way—summer never looked this cool!

We celebrated the end of our Reading Pals program last week! Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers for connecting with students and fostering a love for reading. Your dedication made a real difference!

As Teacher Appreciation Week wraps up, our gratitude doesn’t. Thank you, early educators, for planting seeds of kindness, curiosity, and confidence. We are so lucky to have you!

Behind every confident child is an early educator who believed in them first. To our teachers and staff, your impact is immeasurable, and your love is felt in every hug, high five, and 'look what I did!' moment. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our program!

It takes a team! Today, we celebrate the paraeducators, aides, floaters, and support staff who keep the classroom running smoothly. You are the glue that holds it all together!

Everyone remembers their early teachers because they made us feel seen. Thank you to our team for being a warm welcome into education. Your work matters so much!

Midweek and still full of magic! Our early childhood educators are the spark behind every ‘I did it!’ moment. You make messy play, story time, and early friendships unforgettable. We see you. We appreciate you.

This week we’ve been shouting our appreciation, but it could never be enough. To our early learning educators: you change lives. You build futures. We’re endlessly grateful for your work and your hearts.

Let’s celebrate the fun-makers! Whether it’s bubbles, sensory bins, dance parties, or silly songs—you bring JOY into learning every day. You make childhood magical!

To the teachers who see every scribble as a masterpiece and every moment as a learning opportunity—Thank you! Your patience, creativity, and love are the roots of a lifelong love of learning.

To our phenomenal teaching staff: thank you for being the heartbeat of our school community. You are the architects of dreams and igniters of curiosity! We are deeply grateful for everything you do!