Early Learning Center

Steuben County Literacy Coalition’s K Camp Free summer camps will be held for incoming Fall 2024 Kindergarten students. The Steuben County United Way funds these programs. Snacks will be provided. Parent transportation to/from the program is required. The program is free! Held at Head Start Angola Center at 616 Mechanic St. June 10-28, 8:00-11:30, Monday-Friday https://forms.gle/xjbSZ25nTQgf2aP37

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MSDSC app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email with instructions to sign up for early access to new features! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3w46DXd Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LT6Eni

Visit Our Next Montessori Open House at the Early Learning Center on May 14 from 4-6 pm. Enrollment is limited in our PreK and K-6 Montessori programs! Register for the 2024-2025 school year here: https://msdsc.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=3344664

MSD of Steuben County's Nationally Accredited Montessori Early Learning Center is enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. Don't miss our Open House today from 4-6 PM! Children 2.5 through 5 years old are eligible to enroll. Approximately 50% of children enrolled at the ELC receive full tuition assistance for the entire school year. For inquiries, questions, or tours please email jhubbard@msdsc.us To begin the registration process, complete the form at the link below. https://msdsc.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=3344664

Register for Free Public Montessori Education at Pleasant Lake Elementary for Grades K-6 Current MSD Students: https://tinyurl.com/MSDMontessori Enroll Students New to MSD: https://tinyurl.com/NEWMontessori Enroll by May 15 to guarantee your spot. Registration is limited.

Do you have a child from 0-5 & want FREE books sent to your home? Watch the video and explore the links below to learn more! Video: app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/t5iNZVhEQFgNYw5biEbL Registration: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ INLearning Lab: inlearninglab.com/

Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) would like to invite any student and parent to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities.Wednesday, May 1st, 4-7 pm. Stop in any time during the event. See Flyers for more information. To REGISTER use QR on flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pcw2_9dOCyWLcNZRJu9uboT6ElVx392E/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD97xzvUDjxtu2OGj6JIQudymD5XztyY/view?usp=sharing

Last night, the Board of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County voted to convert Pleasant Lake Elementary to a K-6 Montessori school. We are excited to introduce the ONLY area Montessori programs for preschool at the Early Learning Center at Carlin Park AND K-6 students at Pleasant Lake Montessori. Don't miss our Open House today, April 17, where parents can learn more at Trine University's Center for Montessori Education in Shambaugh Hall from 6:00-7:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and transfer your students now. https://bit.ly/PLEMontessori

Below is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document compiled from questions asked during the School Board's Public Work sessions regarding Pleasant Lake Elementary. We want to be sure that questions are answered before the next School Board meeting which is April 16. FAQ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVKyGsMCOrB7l7U0OU5svwZ7xNLvQpY2/view?usp=sharing

You're Not Alone...Coaching for Parents Do you need someone to talk to about the challenges of parenting? Consider meeting with a parent coach for FREE! Register at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/160tJ6beiOIT94W4o6SImN2GHHONBo5ca/view?usp=sharing

Tomorrow is our first Parent Informational meeting at the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University, Shambaugh Hall, 600 Park Ave., for parents to learn more about our proposed Montessori program--FREE Public Montessori education for grades K-5. The meeting is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. We will host a repeat session on April 17. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also stop in to visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 2.5-5--CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers or paid tuition) Register here: https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8

Trine University Montessori Open House Registration We are excited to join the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University to welcome parents to learn more about Montessori education. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8

Check out the update regarding the options for Pleasant Lake and find out when you can join Open Houses to learn more about Montessori programs. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiyj59CySxvjHweIs5GTHhmzxIU3ToqT/view?usp=sharing

The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County will meet in a public work session on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm. at Pleasant Lake Elementary School Gymnasium. Subject to be discussed: Future Planning for Pleasant Lake Elementary School Public Comment: Public comment and input will be sought

Steuben County Health Department will be administering Immunizations during Kindergarten & Pre-K Round-Up. March 13. See flyer for more information. Appointments Required.

Don't Miss Tonight's Parent Guidance Webinar! You can join from anywhere or come in person to the Carnegie Library from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Register using the QR code and receive the link to join the Webinar.

Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) would like to invite you to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities. Wednesday February 14th 4-7pm See Flyers for more information. To REGISTER use QR on flyer or go to https://trineinnovationone.wufoo.com/forms/m12pc0z01cpi4q2/

We have some big news to celebrate! The Montessori Early Learning Center (MSDSC's preschool at Carlin Park) has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We are the first program to be NAEYC accredited in Steuben County and only 1 of 178 programs nationally to receive this status! CONGRATULATIONS to all of the staff members at the ELC and to Jami Hubbard, ELC Director, for her tireless work in bringing all of this to fruition! Small Community. Big Opportunities!

It was reported to MSD Administration that there was a report of a shooting in town. Per MSD Safety Protocol all MSD buildings were put on a lockdown/hold. After about five minutes the lockdown/hold was lifted after admistration received the all clear from local authorities. All students and staff are safe and all schools have now resumed normal operations.

Special Education Rules Title 511 Article 7 Rule 34 requires that public schools hold a consultation session with parents of home schooled students who have children with a disability or suspected of having a disability that reside in the school district's area. The Metropolitan School District of Steuben County will hold this “Child Find” consultation session on Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM. The session will be at 400 S. Martha Street, 2nd Floor Board Room. Please call 260.665.2854 (Ext: 1303) if you have additional questions.