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
Date: Friday, 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
Date: Saturday, 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
Date: Mondays, 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
Date: Mondays 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
Date: Mondays
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
Date: Tuesdays 
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 español)
Date: Tuesdays
Time: Canceled
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: Canceled

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Yadira Rios
Date: Wednesdays
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
Date: Fridays
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
Date: Mondays
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
Date: Tuesdays
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
Date: Wednesdays
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
Date: Thursdays
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.



Sunnyvale

Classes & Events: 
Play & Learn (English)
Led by Hadas Keppel and Volunteer Candice
Date: Tuesdays starting 2/12 (ongoing)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Address: 645 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 8 families / 16 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.


Stay tuned for more programs returning soon.





Cupertino


Cupertino Classes & Events: 

Play & Learn
Led by Volunteers Priti & Urmi
Date: Tuesdays, January 22-February 19 
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Address: Canon Music, 10885 S. Blaney Ave, Cupertino
Notes:  No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 families / 30 people who enter per class. Families often arrive by 9:30 or 9:45 to secure a spot, but it is first come, first served. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Mandarin Play & Learn
Led by Julia Zhu and Volunteers
Date: Thursdays, January 17-March 21
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Address: Canon Music, 10885 S. Blaney Ave, Cupertino
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 families / 30 people who enter per class. Families often arrive by 9:30 or 9:45 to secure a spot, but it is first come, first served. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Families that come BEFORE 10:00 ON THE DAY OF CLASS and do not get in will be able to put their name down on a priority list to secure a spot for the following week (limit 5 for priority list). However, you must ALSO come BEFORE 10:00 the NEXT week or your spot will be forfeited to a family that is waiting. Confused? Please call 650-967-4813.


Movetrition (6 weeks)
Led by Nancy
Date: Tuesdays, February 26 - April 2
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Address: Canon Music, 10885 S. Blaney Ave, Cupertino
Notes:   Class is FULL.
Class Info:  "
This 6 week program is designed to teach children and their family the benefits of exercise and eating fruits and vegetables. They learn the benefits of fruits and vegetables while engaging in interactive activities that teach them age-appropriate motor skills such as running, jumping, and balance". - Generation Wellness



Volunteer Corner



Volunteer Quote of the Month

"How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving". --James Cash Penny



UPCOMING Volunteer Meeting / Training
  • February Volunteer Meeting/Training is scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2013.
    • Communication Training
    • Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
    • Location: Mercy Street FRC - 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
    • If you would like to attend, please send Nancy an email at nancydoan5@gmail.com 
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Training Opportunities
  • “Creating and Sustaining Your School Gardens” Training.
    • Dates: Friday, February 22 & March 15
    • Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Location: Fairwood Elementary School (1110 Fairwood Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94089)
    • If you would like to attend, please send Nancy an email at nancydoan5@gmail.com 
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Volunteer Update

We had our very first Teacher In-service Day on Tuesday, January 29th. We learned a lot from each other and had a great time with "Iron Artist".

L to R: Team Popsicle Sticks - DeeAna, Woomi, Tracy, & Priti discussing about their Iron Artist project.


Help Needed
Role: School Registration Assistant (little knowledge of Spanish Required) - help families register for kindergarten
- Wednesdays, February 6 - February 27
- 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Mercy Street FRC
- contact Nancy: nancydoan5@gmail.com 
 








For additional information, please contact Nancy Doan, Volunteer Coordinator: nancydoan5@gmail.com or (650) 967 - 4813