Summer ECE Events flyer with a beach-themed blue background promoting free early childhood literacy and family activities in Grand Marais and Tofte. Learning Opportunities Through Stories (LOTS): Engaging story time, a simple craft, and literacy activities for children and caregivers. Each child receives a copy of the featured book to help build a home library and continue learning at home. Friend Family Neighbor (FFN): A welcoming playgroup where children and caregivers can play, connect, and build community. Intended for friends, family, and neighbor caregivers, but open to all families and caregivers. Locations and Schedule: Grand Marais: Cook County Schools. Enter through the main entrance and follow the signs. Tuesdays, June 30–August 10 10:00–10:45 a.m. LOTS 10:45 a.m.–Noon FFN Tofte: Birch Grove Community School, next to the pavilion. Wednesdays, July 1–August 11 3:15–4:00 p.m. LOTS 4:00–5:15 p.m. FFN Presented by Cook County Community Education and generously funded by the North Shore Collaborative and the Northland Foundation. For questions, contact Lacey Smith at lsmith@isd166.org or 218-387-2271 ext. 408. Logos for Cook County Community Education, North Shore Collaborative, and Northland Foundation appear at the bottom of the flyer.

Summer ECFE Events

July 1, 2026
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Early Childhood Screening. Required in MN before Kindergarten. Best if completed between ages 3 and 4. Helps identify health or learning concerns early. Supports children before they start school. Cook County Schools 9 am to 3 pm on 6/15, 8/5 & 8/6. Birch Grove Community School 9 am to 3 pm 6/16. Schedule your 45 minute appointment today https://bit.ly/screensummer26. 218.387.2271x408 or email lsmith@isd166.org

Early Childhood Screening

May 26, 2026
Early Childhood Screenings. Schedule your 45 minute appointment today at https://bit.ly/screensummer26 Questions call 218.387.2271 x408 or email lsmith@isd166.org
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Summer Facilitator Opportunity Apply at www.cookcountyschools.org Questions contact Lacey Smith lsmith@isd166.org

Summer Facilitator Opportunity - Learning Opportunities Through Stories (LOTS) & Friends, Family, Neighbor (FFN)

May 21, 2026
Apply online at www.cookcountyschools.org Questions: Contact Lacey Smith at lsmith@isd166.org or call 218.387.2271x408
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Spring 2026 Community Ed Registrations

Community Ed Spring/Summer Registration opens March 9th!

March 9, 2026
T-Ball (Ages 4-7) Parent Pitch (Ages 7-10) Little League (Ages 10-12) Youth Tennis (Entering Grades 2-4 & 5-8) Youth Kickball (Entering Grades 3-7) Youth Pic...
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Drivers Education - Summer 2026

2026 Summer Driver's Education

March 9, 2026
2026 Summer Session Driver's Education Time: 9 am - 12 pm Dates: June 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26 Location: ISD 166 - JMCC Eligibility: 14 years of age or older ...
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Winter ECFE - Three sessioins available

ECFE Winter Sessions

December 19, 2025
ECFE Winter registration is now open. Register here
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Starts in September. Giggles and Wiggles - Tuesdays, drop in and play. No registration required. Fall ECFE: Zero to Three. Two classes: Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Registration required. For more information visit https://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/ecfe

Giggles & Wiggles and Fall ECFE

August 24, 2025
For more information on Giggles and Wiggles and/or Fall ECFE classes visit https://www.cookcountyschools.org/o/ce/page/ecfe
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Spring ECFE

Spring ECFE Ages and Stages: Prenatal - 3 Years Old

March 17, 2025
ECFE Spring sessions. Register today for one or both sessions bit.ly/2025SpringECFE
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Summer Drivers Ed Information

Drivers Education - 2025 Summer Session

March 10, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Summer Session of Driver's Education. Classes begin on June 9th @ 9 a.m. Questions: Contact Kaye Raden in the District Office, 218.387.227...
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