Donations in any amount will help us reach our goal for new Southwood Motor Equipment and Pond Gym Equipment!
Join us on Thursday, June 2nd, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Moir Park in Bloomington. All food and family fun provided by the Advisory Council. View Flyer
Advisory events for the 2021-2022 school year include:
Advisory Council meetings (we meet monthly with the exception of July and December)
Advisory-sponsored events for families like Day at the Children’s Museum
Advisory-organized outreach activities like ELS at the Farmers Market
Members receive regular updates about all events via our email list.
SEPTEMBER
ELS at the Farmers Market
Saturday, September 4, 2021, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 6:00-7:15 p.m. via Google Meet
OCTOBER
ELS at the Farmers Market
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza
Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser at Chipotle
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Richfield
Simply order in person or online and 33% of your meal cost goes to support Bloomington Early Learning!
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6:00-7:15 p.m. via Google Meet
NOVEMBER
Pictures-and-Pouches Activity
Monday, November 1 - Friday, November 5, 2021
Blank coloring sheets and fruit/veggie pouches provided to all Early Learning classrooms this week. Advisory will collect finished artwork and use it to decorate Early Learning hallways.
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6:00-7:15 p.m. via Google Meet
DECEMBER
Diaper Drive
Monday, December 6 - Monday, December 13, 2021
Help us meet an urgent diaper need in Bloomington! Donate online or drop off diapers at the “mini bus” collection sites in the lobbies of Pond Center and Southwood Center.
Hot Cocoa Parties
Appreciation events for 105 Early Learning teachers, paraprofessionals and staff
Wednesday, December 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Southwood Center
Thursday, December 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Pond Center
JANUARY
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 6:00-7:15 p.m. via Google Meet
FEBRUARY
Children’s Museum Field Trip
Friday, February 4, 2022, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A field trip to the Minnesota Children’s Museum with discount tickets, four floors of play, and the opportunity to meet and socialize with other Early Learning families.
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Google Meet
Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser at Panera Bread
Thursday, February 24, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Order in person or online at the Panera Bread in Richfield on Thursday, February 24th, between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m., and 20% of your meal cost goes to support Bloomington Early Learning! Show this flyer on your phone for in-person ordering or use code PRFUND when ordering online.
MARCH
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Google Meet
APRIL
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Google Meet
MAY
Teacher Appreciation Week
The Advisory will host appreciation events for all Early Learning teachers, paraprofessionals and staff on:
Monday, May 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Pond Center
Wednesday, May 4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Southwood Center
Extreme Makeover: ELS Edition
The Advisory will host a donation drive the week of May 16-20th to help pay for new gross motor equipment for our two Early Learning Centers. Donations in any amount help us reach our goal of serving little kids and their families. Learn More
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Google Meet
JUNE
Family Picnic for all ELS Families and Staff
Thursday, June 2, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, in Bloomington
View Flyer
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 6:00-7:15 p.m. via Google Meet
JULY
[no monthly meeting in July]
AUGUST
Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 9, 6:00-7:15 p.m. via Google Meet
The Advisory has a table near the entrance of the Bloomington Farmers Market, staffed by parent volunteers and staff. We love to meet new families and invite them to learn more about ECFE and other ELS programs.
If you are interested in learning more about or joining the Advisory Council, please contact us at: