Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Moutain View

See below for classes at our TWO Mountain View Centers. Note: the Escuela FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View and is for Mountain View Residents only.





Mercy Street FRC Classes:
For a complete description of our classes, go here
Please register with The Mercy St FRC, at mercystreetfrc@gmail.com, or by calling 650-967-4813



New/Limited Time Classes & Events

Cafecito Mother’s Group
DateFriday, February 1 (Usually the first Friday of every month)
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: Monthly Group for moms to gather and talk together. Childcare provided with advance registration. Want one in your own language? Talk to staff about how you might be able to start your own. Please register.

Family Day Arts Enrichment
DateSaturday, February 16
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: Show dad or other family members what you do in our center. The projects are focused on family and appropriate bonding. Please register.

Cooking Matters
DateMondays, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes:  CLASS IS FULL.
Class Info: *Classes on February 18 and March 4 will be held at Full Circle Farm.  Address will be given in class.You will learn about meal planning, how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and much more. Following each lesson plan, you will get to cook with your child and sample what you made together. In addition, you will be able to go home with a few organic vegetables fresh from our partners at Full Circle Farm in Sunnyvale. Stay tuned for a new class coming soon in Spanish.

Enrollment Assistance for Mountain View Whisman School District
DateMondays and Wednesdays 1/28-2/28, extra days available last week in Feb (call for details)
Time: 1:00pm-3:00 by appointment only
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: Help with online registration for Kindergarten and other grades, as long as there is one child in the family who is aged 0-5. Must have “snap code” from MVWSD before your appointment. Bring insurance info, medical contacts, and emergency contacts to the appointment. Available at Escuela FRC on Wednesdays.

5 Keys to Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater
Date: Monday, March 18
Time: 12:30am – 2:30pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Class info: A parenting class on eating challenges with young children. Learn how to avoid power struggles around food and discover children’s natural self-regulation is a great help in preventing future obesity. 
Notes: Free class led by nutritionist Luisa Linares from Choices for Children. Childcare provided with advance registration only. Snacks provided for children and adults. Please register.


Ongoing Classes at Mercy Street FRC

Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Sharmila, Yuko and Leslie
DateMondays
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: This class is first come, first served for the first 15 children/30 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week. If you arrive before 10am and do not get a spot, you will receive priority entrance for the next week if you arrive before 10 the following week. (Limit 5 for priority entrance).English with Japanese available. 

Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Tracy and Tomoko
DateTuesdays 
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am                                 
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (English, se habla espaƱol)
DateTuesdays
Time: Canceled
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: Canceled

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Yadira Rios
DateWednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (Japanese)
Led by Volunteer Yuko, Chikako, & Leslie
DateFridays
Time: 10:15am - 11:45 am
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. In Japanese with English available. All are welcome.
 
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ESCUELA FRC Classes:
All classes are currently ongoing and no registration is required. Questions? Call 650-967-4813. This FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View. Classes at Escuela FRC are for Mountain View residents only.


Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Woomi & Einat
DateMondays
Time: 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes:  No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Yadira Rios
DateTuesdays
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.


Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Volunteer Alma
DateWednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Spanish speaking families only.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Volunteer Margarita and Staff Ana Moreno
DateThursdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Spanish speaking families only.