Community Education

UPDATE: April 23, 2020
Facilities rentals and in-person enrichment classes have been cancelled through June 3. Please click here to see our online class offerings.

Thank you for being a part of the Robbinsdale Area Schools Community.

UPDATE: March 26, 2020

Dear Robbinsdale Area Schools Families,

We thank our students, families and staff for their understanding, patience and support during this unprecedented time navigating the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We would also like to thank our staff for all of their hard work and dedication in assisting our families in meeting  childcare needs. The health and safety of our students, families, staff and community remains our top priorities. Please carefully read through all items (below) as there have been updates since our previous communication on this topic.

In compliance with Governor Walz’s Executive Order 20-19 and Executive Order 20-20, school age care will only be open to children (grades K-5) of families working in Critical Sectors beginning Monday, March 30, 2020. 

Per guidance provided by the State of Minnesota, “the care for children of these workers is intended for extreme circumstances in which no parent or guardian is available to care for a child due to employment as a critical worker.”

Childcare will be available during normal school hours

There is no cost for childcare services during normal school hours for children of Emergency Workers in Tier 1 and Tier 2.

• Forest, Meadow Lake, Neill, Noble, Northport, Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion (RSI), School of Engineering and Arts (SEA), Sonnesyn, Zachary Lane: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

• FAIR Pilgrim Lane: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
• Lakeview: 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  

If before or after care is needed:

• A fee of $13 per day will be charged for those needing care from 6:30 a.m. until the normal start of the school day.
• A fee of $13 per day will be charged for those needing care from the end of the normal school day until 6:00 p.m.  

Registration for School Age Care for Families Working in Critical Sectors

Please note: Updates have been made to programming and families will need to register, even if they have previously utilized these emergency services. If you have any questions, please call our office at 763-504-5320. To register, follow the steps below:

• If you are a specified Emergency Worker in Tier 1 or Tier 2, as defined above, go online to rdale.eleyo.com. The option for “Critical Sector Childcare” will be at the top of the page. Simply click the blue button to begin online registration. If you prefer to register over the phone, call our office at 763-504-5320. 
• Students should attend childcare at their elementary school.
• Please provide a letter of verification from your employer as proof of your status as a Critical Sector Worker in Tier 1 or Tier 2 (based on the MDE definition) upon drop-off on the first day of attendance.

We understand the significant impact the statewide closure of schools and programming may have on your family. For any childcare resource questions, please contact the State Information Hotline at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 651-297-1304.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work together to keep our community safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Kristine Wehrkamp

Executive Director of Community Education

Robbinsdale Area Schools