The Advisory Council meets monthly. We meet virtually using Google Meet. The meeting agenda and join link for any meeting is posted to our News page a couple days before the meeting.

2022-2023 Meetings:

• Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

  **no meeting in December**

• Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

  **no meeting in July**

2022-2023 Events:

Playground Playdate
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Pond Center in Bloomington
All ELS families are invited to attend this free playdate on the Pond Center playground! Come play, enjoy snacks, bubbles and chalk, and learn more about our parent-led Advisory Council.

ECSE Connect Welcome Event
Saturday, October 8, 2022
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Augsburg Park in Richfield
Have a child with a developmental delay or disability? Join us at this free welcome event for ESCE Connect, an online community for parents and caregivers. View Event Details

Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Culver’s, 7801 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
Eat dinner at this Culver’s location on this date and time and 10% of all sales will benefit our Advisory Council!
View Flyer

Diaper Drive
December 5-11, 2022
The Advisory Council will host a week-long Diaper Drive for families in need in Bloomington. Families can donate online (and our volunteers will buy diapers for you!) or drop off diaper packs in the mini school buses in the lobbies of Pond and Southwood Centers. View Results!

Family Open Gym

• Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Pond Center in Bloomington

• Thursday, February 16, 2023, 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Pond Center in Bloomington

• Thursday, March 16, 2023, 4:00-6:30 p.m. at at Pond Center in Bloomington Register Now

All ELS families are invited to attend these free indoor playdates in the Pond Center Gym and Motor Room. Snacks provided as well as a quiet, sensory-friendly space. Please register in advance to attend.

Field Trip to Crayola Experience
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Crayola Experience at the Mall of America
March 7th is a no school day. Join other ELS families for a group visit to Crayola Experience!
More Info

Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Culver’s, 7801 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
Eat dinner at this Culver’s location on this date and time and 10% of all sales will benefit our Advisory Council!

Teacher Appreciation
Week of April 24-28, 2023
Advisory Council volunteers organize ways for ELS families to thank teachers and staff for their hard work and dedication to our Early Childhood programs.

Family Picnic
Thursday, May 18, 2023
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Moir Park in Bloomington
All ELS families are invited to attend this free family picnic at a centrally located Bloomington park. The Advisory Council hosts dinner and kid-friendly entertainment as a celebration of the end of the school year.