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Group Connections

Group Connections are one of the four components of the Parents as Teachers program. Families will learn child development information and meet other families with similarly aged children. Some group connections are for parents/caregivers and their children to attend together. Other group connections are for parents only to learn more about a specific parenting topic. We hope you will join us at a group connection soon!

Register for a Group Connection!

When Payment is Necessary

For all fee-based Group Connections, complete the registration below and pay one of two ways:

Online

We accept credit card payments through our Parent Pay Online system.

Please choose the appropriate Group Connection event from the Session drop down list you will see, then enter your child's name.

Mail

Mail your check payment prior to the event with the flyer found on this page to:

Eureka Early Childhood Center
c/o PAT Group Connections
442 W 4th St
Eureka, MO 63025-1804

If sending a check, please make it payable to "Rockwood School District" unless noted otherwise on the event flyer on the Group Connections page. Please note in the memo field of your check the Group Connection event name if you don't send a flyer with the check.

Note

If the Rockwood School District closes due to inclement weather, all in-person home visits will be switched to a phone or virtual visit for the safety of our staff. Any group connections scheduled for that day will be canceled. If it is a weekend group connection, please check your email and our social media pages for updates.

Upcoming Group Connections

Friday Family Fun
Date Friday, November 15, 10:00-11:00am
Location Vandover Early Childhood Center, 1900 Hawkins Road, Fenton, 63026
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Here is an opportunity for you and your child to come play with us in the Vandover Early Childhood Center Motor Room. Listen to a story and participate in a story extension activity. There will be time for free play and meeting other parents with young children. This group connection is recommended for children age 5 and under. Registration is limited to 12 families.

Presented by Vicky Hickman, Rockwood Parent Educator

Daniel Boone Storytime
Date Saturday, November 16, 10:00-11:00am
Location Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Join us for an in person storytime with stories and activities that help develop early literacy skills. This storytime is open to children 5 and under.

Presented by Mary Lynn Cady, St. Louis County Library

Eureka Motor Room Playdate
Date Wednesday, November 20, 5:00-6:00pm
Location Eureka Early Childhood Center, 442 W. 4th Street, Eureka, 63025
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Wanting to connect with other families with young children in the district? Come play with us in the Eureka Early Childhood Motor Room! Your child will have a chance to socialize with other children and build their motor skills as they climb and play and you can meet other parents too. This group connection is intended for children age 5 and under and is limited to the first 20 families.

Presented by Katie Bloss and Anne Qualls Wood, Rockwood Parent Educators

Friday Family Fun

This event is FULL.

Date Friday, November 22, 10:00-11:00am
Location Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Here is an opportunity for you and your child to come play with us in the Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center Motor Room. Listen to a story and participate in a story extension activity. There will be time for free play and meeting other parents with young children. This group connection is recommended for children age 5 and under. Registration is limited to 12 families.

Presented by Kelly Lawson, Rockwood Parent Educator

Puppet Play
Date Tuesday, December 3, 5:00-6:00pm
Location Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Does your child enjoy pretend play and stories? Come join us for Puppet Play! We will listen to some familiar tales, play and pretend with puppets, and create your very own puppet to take home and enjoy. This group connection is intended for children 3-5 years old. Registration is limited to 15 families.

Presented by Anne King, Rockwood Parent Educator

Vandover Motor Room Playdate
Date Thursday, December 5, 5:00-6:00pm
Location Vandover Early Childhood Center, 1900 Hawkins Road, Fenton, 63026
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Wanting to connect with other families with young children in the district? Come play with us in the Vandover Early Childhood Motor Room! Your child will have a chance to socialize with other children and build their motor skills as they climb and play and you can meet other parents too. This group connection is intended for children age 5 and under and is limited to the first 15 families.

Presented by Taylor Forter and Vicky Hickman, Rockwood Parent Educators

Clarkson Valley Motor Room Playdate
Date Tuesday, December 10, 5:00-6:00pm
Location Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Wanting to connect with other families with young children in the district? Come play with us in the Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Motor Room! Your child will have a chance to socialize with other children and build their motor skills as they climb and play and you can meet other parents too. This group connection is intended for children age 5 and under and is limited to the first 12 families to RSVP.

Presented by Barbara Rogers and Joy Sobelman

Infant Massage
Date Wednesday, December 11, 6:00-7:00pm
Location Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Discover the numerous benefits of massage for you and your baby. Learn techniques designed to calm and soothe, while stimulating your baby’s neurological development and promoting bonding. Please have a blanket and lotion handy for massage exercises. This group connection is recommended for infants less than 9 months old.

Presented by Stephanie Kane, Rockwood Parents as Teachers Supervisor

Eureka Hills Library Storytime
Date Saturday, December 14, 10:00-11:00am
Location Eureka Hills Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka, MO 63025
Fee No charge
Attendees Parent/Child Group Connection

Enjoy stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.  This group connection is intended for children age 5 and under.

Presented by St. Louis County Library