Fridley Preschool

12/22-1/1 Winter Break (No School)

1/15 Martin Luther King Day (No School)

1/25 Evaluation/Planning Day (No School)

1/26 Staff Development Day (No School)

To be an open minded learner in the IB can take on many forms and meanings. To be open minded means that we respect others and work toward understanding and appreciation of each person as an individual. We are open minded when we respect each person's own culture and personal history. We are accepting of the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and their communities. To be open minded means that we also seek out other points of view and take on a willingness to grow from our experiences with others who come into our lives.

If you would like to volunteer at our preschool this school year, please fill out the application below. Once you're approved, reach out to your child's teacher for ways you can volunteer in their classroom or within our preschool!

Our Preschool is looking for a classroom assistant and para educators! If you're interested, please click the link below.

Are you interested in receiving weekly food bags for your child?

We have partnered with EveryMeal-Sheridan Story to provide preschool students weekly food bags to take home FOR FREE. Families have the choice between five options of different types of food. They are listed below.

Blue Bag: Tailored for East African dietary preferences, this bag is pork-free and may contain items such as tuna, spaghetti, black-eyed peas, corn flour, fava beans, and tomato products.

Green Bag: This bag offers the widest variety of food items, such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, chili/soup, and varied vegetables and fruits.

Orange Bag: Tailored for Latino dietary preferences, this bag may contain items such as rice, black beans, pinto beans, corn flour, fideo pasta, enchilada sauce, chipotles in adobo, and diced chiles.

Purple Bag: Tailored for Southeast Asian dietary preferences, this bag may contain items such as rice, rice noodles, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, curry paste, green beans, and mandarin oranges.

Yellow Bag: This bag contains all ready-to-eat items which require little or no preparation, such as dried fruit, tuna salad, chicken salad, sunflower seeds, granola, oatmeal, and soups.

If you are interested in signing up or have any questions, please call our Social Worker, Alaina, at 763-502-5121. You can also fill out this form to submit your choice of meal bag to be sent home with your child.Visit this website to learn more about EveryMeal and Sheridan Story.

School Resources

Food Pantry

Here at Fridley Preschool, we have a pantry of donatable food items and closets of clothing and household items available for families. If you would like to come and see what fits you and your family’s needs, please let me or your child’s teacher know.

Winter Gear

With the Winter months just around the corner, we’ve got FREE winter gear items for you to stock up with! If you are in need of winter gear for your child and family, please contact me or your child’s teacher and we can look through our closets of coats, snow pants, boots, gloves, hats, and more to see what you’d like to take home.

Fridley Public Schools Resource Webpage

This list of names and numbers of community resources is available to any Fridley family. Everything from food, housing, internet, and mental health supports can be found on this site, as well as the names and numbers of each school’s social worker and equity and inclusion specialist. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Community Resources and Events

Springbrook Nature Center Special Events

Bring your family and friends to these fun events hosted by Springbrook! Use the link above to see details, locations, and descriptions. Have fun!

Child and Teen Check-Ups

Learn more about Anoka County’s Health Check-Up program here. You can also call 763-324-4280 for more information and to make appointments for your children. Translation services are available.

Anoka County Local Resources Interactive Map

This map lets you set your location, filter the types of resources you are looking for, and even gives you directions to get there! Use the link above to interact with resources near you!

Anoka County Library

Visit this website to learn more about the Anoka County Library. From children and family events to adult education classes and resources, your neighborhood library has a variety of beneficial services that help and support you and your family. The library closest to Fridley Preschool is 410 Mississippi St NE Fridley, MN 55432.

Need other resources or have other requests? Fill out this form and I will contact you.

Request Social Work Support

Preschool Website

All the best,

Alaina Dehnke

Preschool Social Worker

Email: alaina.dehnke@fridley.12.mn.us

Office Phone: 763-502-5121

Cell phone (text or call): 612-405-8812