Princeton Public Schools Early Childhood Advisory Council Needs You! Our Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative group of dedicated individuals who offer valuable insights, advice, and suggestions to support and strengthen our early childhood programs. The council plays an essential role in promoting and helping carry out activities and projects that align with the goals of our early childhood education initiatives. As a council member, you’ll have the opportunity to: Shape and improve the quality of early childhood education in our district Help organize and participate in key events and programs for young learners Foster a supportive community for children and families Any parent with children in the Princeton Public School District is welcome to join and contribute to our shared mission of building a strong foundation for early learning. Your voice matters! How We Use the Funds We Raise At Princeton Public Schools Early Childhood, every dollar we raise goes directly toward creating future fun and enriching events for young children. These events are designed to foster learning, creativity, and community, providing engaging experiences that help our little ones grow and thrive. Your support allows us to continue hosting themed family nights, holiday celebrations, and other exciting activities that bring joy to our youngest learners.

Princeton Public Schools Early Childhood Advisory Council Needs You! Our Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative group of dedicated individuals who offer valuable insights, advice, and suggestions to support and strengthen our early childhood programs. The council plays an essential role in promoting and helping carry out activities and projects that align with the goals of our early childhood education initiatives. As a council member, you’ll have the opportunity to: Shape and improve the quality of early childhood education in our district Help organize and participate in key events and programs for young learners Foster a supportive community for children and families Any parent with children in the Princeton Public School District is welcome to join and contribute to our shared mission of building a strong foundation for early learning. Your voice matters! How We Use the Funds We Raise At Princeton Public Schools Early Childhood, every dollar we raise goes directly toward creating future fun and enriching events for young children. These events are designed to foster learning, creativity, and community, providing engaging experiences that help our little ones grow and thrive. Your support allows us to continue hosting themed family nights, holiday celebrations, and other exciting activities that bring joy to our youngest learners.

We are excited to share that Play Therapy will now be available as an optional service for preschool students either during the school day or outside of school hours right here in our Family Center building. This is an additional, voluntary service that families may choose to participate in. Play Therapy services are billed through your insurance or can be paid privately. Our Licensed Play Therapist, Adrien Clough, MA, LMFT-S, accepts Medical Assistance (MA), Medica and Optum. She is in the process of adding HealthPartners and Blue Cross Blue Shield. If you are interested in this service, please fill the form in arux. After you “sign up” on the interest form, Adrien will contact you to set up a free 10 minute consultation via “google meet” or over the phone. If your family has a different insurance provider but you are interested in this service, you may: Pay out of pocket (the private pay rate is $115 per session), Fill out the interest form and see if Adrien can work with your insurance company. What Is Play Therapy? Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach that uses play, the natural language of children, to help them express feelings, build coping skills, process experiences, and develop self-control and confidence. Through play, children can communicate and make sense of their world in ways that words alone often cannot. Benefits of Play Therapy may include: Improved emotional regulation and problem-solving skills Strengthened relationships and communication Reduced anxiety, aggression, or withdrawal Enhanced self-esteem and resilience Play Therapy can support children who are navigating big emotions, life transitions, family changes, anxiety, or social challenges. Meet Our Licensed Play Therapist Greetings Princeton Community, My name is Adrien Clough, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been providing therapy to children since 2013. I recently moved to the Princeton area and am eager to get involved in the community. As a mental health play therapist, I work with children and families navigating behaviors, family separation, attachment concerns, and relationships. Since getting kiddos to appointments during the school day can be a challenge, I am happy to see students right at school. This service is voluntary and completely optional for families. I will be using a space at the school to provide these services to families who may benefit from therapy. Services will be billed through your insurance, and families will be responsible for any copays. The school is not responsible for any costs associated with these services. If you have any questions, please contact me at Adrien.Clough@callwellness.com. I look forward to serving the children and families in this community. Warmly, Adrien Clough, MA, LMFT-S Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

We're excited to start planning for the 2026-2027 preschool year! To help us organize programs and ensure we meet the needs of all families, we’re inviting families to pre-register if they are considering enrolling their child. By signing up early, you'll be among the first to receive important updates about enrollment dates, program details, and any new offerings for the upcoming school year. Pre-registration does not lock you into any commitments but helps us understand the interest levels, allowing us to prepare classroom spaces, resources, and staff accordingly. Pre-signing up also allows families to gain priority access once formal registration opens. This early indication of interest helps us create balanced and well-supported classrooms. It also ensures that we can communicate with you about deadlines, so you don’t miss out on securing a spot in your preferred program. We encourage all interested families to complete this quick pre-sign-up form, which takes just a few minutes. Whether your child will be ready for their first school experience or continuing their early education journey, we are committed to providing a warm, supportive, and engaging environment for every child. Thank you for helping us prepare for a fantastic 2025-2026 preschool year!

Parenting with Love & Logic (Great opportunity for parents of young children & preschool students!) Did you ever imagine parenting could feel this challenging? If life with kids has you feeling overwhelmed and you’re looking for ways to feel more confident, calm, and effective, consider joining us for this 6-session series. You’ll learn practical parenting strategies that truly make a difference. Please register just one parent. A spouse, partner, or other family member is welcome to attend alongside the registered participant at no additional cost. We do have childcare for kids that come that need care. This does have an extra charge. Do you have more than one kiddo that needs childcare? Call 763-389-4789 for a discount. Each one and half -hour class is a mix of new information presented by lecture, workbooks and video presentations. Time is offered each session to focus on your specific questions and reflect on how the new techniques are working for you. Topics Include: Setting Limits Teaching decision making Accepting consequences Discipline techniques How to build responsibility in your children

What are Home Visits? Our licensed Parent Educators are experienced professionals dedicated to helping families prepare for school success. Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime resident, we’re here to provide engaging learning experiences designed just for you and your child. Home visits are flexible and tailored to your family's needs. We can meet in your home or at our ECFE center for one-on-one visits. Each visit includes fun, age-appropriate activities and time to discuss parenting topics, child development, and community resources. What Can Home Visits Include? Interactive parent-child activities A customized family plan to support your child’s growth Developmental assessments to track progress Community resources and referrals Q&A time to discuss parenting topics Princeton Tigers Early Connections with ECFE is free for families within ISD 477. Let us bring learning and support directly to you! Register here, and Amy Korkemeier will connect with you to help you get started.