Preschool Pals Has Begun! 756 549 Angelique McDonald

Preschool Pals Has Begun!

This September, our preschool in North Minneapolis, Preschool Pals, held their first Parent-Child class for the school year. Preschool Pals hosts Parent-Child classes throughout the year, with near-perfect attendance by families. Each class centers around a theme that impacts families every day. This class focused on nutrition. Lead by our preschool staff, the class was…

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Living Generously: Joyful Giving 2560 1977 Kim Bowman

Living Generously: Joyful Giving

We all feel it. With school back in session, calendars are filling with autumn activities, sports events, social gatherings as well as charity galas. The pace of life is speeding up and it seems impossible to fit everything in! In all the hustle and bustle, we hope you’ll take advantage of those opportunities and moments that speak…

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Festival of Fathers 1143 751 Angelique McDonald

Festival of Fathers

We believe every caregiver should be supported in their journey of raising a child. In a show of support for dads in our community, Way to Grow participated in Festival of Fathers at North Commons Park in North Minneapolis this past August. The annual Festival of Fathers is a community sponsored event that seeks to…

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Backpacks are back! 960 720 Angelique McDonald

Backpacks are back!

An annual tradition was back again this year. On August 14, Way to Grow staff, in partnership with the Greater Twin Cities United Way and SPS Commerce, packed 1,200 backpacks in 30 minutes! Each backpack was filled with school supplies and distributed to families across the Twin Cities. Thanks to our community partners, we filled…

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2019 Graduations! 1250 834 Angelique McDonald

2019 Graduations!

Summer at Way to Grow is always an exciting time. Read on to hear about our recent 3rd Grade and Early Learner Graduations, and don’t forget to check out all those great smiling faces below! 3rd Grade Graduation In June, we honored over 60 third graders and their families as we celebrated their graduation from…

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New Place, Old Friends! 960 720 Angelique McDonald

New Place, Old Friends!

Earlier this month, Little & Company came to visit our new Way to Grow office and left quite a mark! As part of their 40th anniversary celebration, the staff at Little participated in service projects throughout the Twin Cities, including right here at Way to Grow. One of their Give 40 projects was to help…

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We’re Moving! 1200 600 Maren Nelson

We’re Moving!

We have big news! As of June 13, you can find our office at our new home: 201 Irving Avenue NorthSuite 100Minneapolis, MN 55405 We have loved being a part of the Broadway neighborhood for the past several years and this huge project will mean adjustments and a lot of packing! However, we are incredibly…

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Meet Our Scholar Salma
Meet Our Scholar: Salma 618 368 Ken Story

Meet Our Scholar: Salma

Age: 5Grade: KindergartenFavorite Book: I Want My Hat Back Though small in stature, Salma brings a huge personality everywhere she goes. “Whenever Salma walked into class, she always exuded the most confidence I had ever seen in a four year old,” says Jack, her former teacher at Way to Grow’s P.A.L.S. preschool. Despite excelling academically,…

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Early Childhood Education Prepares the Way for Future Success 2560 2048 Susan Cossette

Early Childhood Education Prepares the Way for Future Success

“Becoming a strong reader begins at birth. The cornerstones of reading success – language, knowledge, and curiosity – should be cultivated from infancy, and in every setting.” — Nonie K. Lesaux, PH.D.,Turing the Page From the moment a child is born, every day matters to ensure they develop the literacy and learning skills required for…

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2019 Spring Luncheon a Success! 2500 1250 Susan Cossette

2019 Spring Luncheon a Success!

On Wednesday, May 8, more than 200 people joined us for our Annual Spring Luncheon at the Walker Art Center.  Funds raised at the event support Way to Grow’s Spring mission of ensuring that every child is born healthy, stays healthy, and is prepared to succeed in school and life. We were honored to welcome…

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2019 Advocacy Day for Children 2560 1920 Ken Story

2019 Advocacy Day for Children

Advocacy for Children Day celebrates early learning and gives parents, teachers, early care and education professionals, and communities from across the state an opportunity to come together and be a voice for Minnesota’s children. As part of Way to Grow’s My Voice Matters initiative, led by the MinneMinds Coalition, our staff and members of families…

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Living Generously 600 400 Kim Bowman

Living Generously

April brings longer days, more sunshine, and the promise that shirt-sleeve weather is near!  We yearn for blue skies, fresh spring air and recreation in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. April also brings tax season, when we pull together financial records, review earnings and expenses, get a better sense of how we are doing financially,…

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