The Well meets in Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m.: a place to engage in life with others, a place where the messiness of life and faith intersect. Each week you are invited to soak your soul in the life-giving water that our Savior offers us. Come and discover something new!
Bible Study
Lectionary Bible study: Wednesday mornings, 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the Augustana apartments.
Youth
Sunday School confirmation classes on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Mornings 9:00 a.m.
Age 0–2: Family Sunday School on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month meets. Even small children can learn to pray and some of those basic attitudes of faith. Meanwhile all parents are invited to a Parenting Group where parenting issues of children of all ages with parents of all ages are discussed. This group meets downstairs in the preschool area.
Age 3–Kindergarten: The preschool Sunday School group meets on the main floor and is starting a walk through the Bible, learning the basic stories and themes that impact their lives today.
Grade 1–6: The elementary Sunday School class gathers on the third floor and is tackling a lectionary-based curriculum developed by ten South African countries. We tackle stories of the Bible with current themes confronting young Christians learning to live responsibly in our world. King Hezekiah was a forerunner of the peace movement of today!
Crossroad Preschool is a community outreach program of Augustana Lutheran Church, serving the children and families in the urban neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
General Information
Crossroad Preschool begins September 13 for the class for four-year-olds, and September 16 for the class for three-year-olds.
Purpose
The purpose of Crossroad Preschool is to provide an environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. We seek to provide an atmosphere where each child feels loved, secure and special. We serve the Phillips and Elliot Park neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
Enrollment
We are licensed for two classes: The first for 22 children, ages 4 to 5 (children in this class must be 4 years old by September 1 of the year they are to attend preschool), and the second class for 22 children (ages 3 to 4). Children in this class must be 3 years old by September 1 of the year they are to attend preschool.
Hours
The class for 4-5 year olds meets Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. September through May. The class for 3-4 year olds meets Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., September through May.
Tuition
No one will be denied participation due to an inability to pay. Sliding fee scales are an option, as are payment plans. Partial or full scholarships are also available. Tuition is based on gross family income. T uition rates for the 4-year old class range from $55-$95 per month, depending on income. Tuition rates for the 3-year old class range from $35-$75 per month, depending on income. If tuition is difficult to pay, we work with each family on an individual basis to determine what level of tuition is feasible. Please call the preschool for details. A $10 registration fee is required from each family.
Parent Volunteers
Parents or other caregivers from each family are encouraged to volunteer in our classroom or join us on a field trip or other activities several times a year. It is a wonderful opportunity to observe how your child interacts with others at school and to see what is of special interest to your child.
Transportation
Transportation is provided for those who need it within these general geographic boundaries:
north (Mississippi River); south (Lake Street); east (Cedar Avenue); west (3rd Ave./I35W).
Meals
A nutritious, interesting lunch is served each day at noon.
Staff
The preschool has five staff members: a director, two teachers, a teacher's aide, and a bus driver/cook. The staff is specialized in early childhood education and have over 30 years combined experience. They are passionate about early childhood education, love children, and love to teach! Our bus driver is also very experienced and is qualified to drive our 25-passenger bus.
To Register
For more information or to register your child, please call the director, Nancy Hiemstra, at 612-332-8516.
