Zone
There are currently two different school age child care options available at the Morris Area Elementary School during the academic school year including after school and early release day options. Students grades K - 6 are welcome to join the Zone crew as your family needs! Below you will find more information regarding the child care options we have available, registration information, and other important dates and information.
We hope to see you at Zone!
Extended Zone
12:30 - 5:15 p.m. Elementary Cafeteria
$ 11.75 a Day
On early dismissal days, students can attend Zone from 12:30 - 5:15 p.m. During this time, students will play outside, work on their homework, hang out with their friends, and enjoy free time. Please pre-register with appropriate Zone materials.
September 18, October 16, November 27, December 20, January 8, February 5, March 12, April 9, May 14
Zone After School Program
3:00 - 5:15 p.m. Elementary Cafeteria
The primary purpose of the Zone After School Program is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for students grades K-6 during after school hours at Morris Area Elementary. While at Zone, students will enjoy a healthy snack, move their bodies, explore creativity, and expand their knowledge through a structured, yet flexible, daily schedule.
With guidance from the Zone coordinator, classroom teachers, and parents, the Zone staff provides a relaxed learning environment where students are able to work on their homework, but also work on other targeted concepts as needed. Additional academic, recreational, and enrichment activities are provided for students in case they have no homework.
September 3 - May 23rd
Registration
Your child must be registered for Zone before they can start attending . Three things are needed:
1) Student Information Form
2) Parent Information Handbook - Read
3) Zone monthly calendar + fees
Information on the Student Information enrollment form includes: identification data, person(s) authorized to pick up your child, medical information, emergency information, and signatures from both a parent/guardian and the student. Permission and release information is also included. The Parent Information Handbook has important Zone information - essentially the Zone how-to guide.
Pricing
$5.75 a Day
Zone's daily charge is to cover snacks and extracurricular activities. Monthly fees must be paid in advance and may be done at the Morris Area Community Education office. Each time your child attends Zone and signs in, the $5.25 daily charge is deducted from their Zone account. Monthly reminders will be sent to collect the upcoming month's calendar and fees.
Scholarships and reduced fees are available for qualified families who apply and are approved based on need.
Zone Days
In order to attend Zone, you must be signed up for the days you are attending beforehand. Drop in availability may be possible per request, but only per request. If your child's plans for after school change and you will not be attending Zone for any reason, please let Cody Hickman, our Zone Coordinator know at chickman@morris.k12.mn.us or 320-585-2231, before 2:45 p.m.
Zone is not in session during the planned school holidays, non school days, or University of Minnesota Morris breaks. In the event of school closing, Zone will not be held on weather-related early dismissal days or when school is canceled. Please follow Morris Area Community Education on Facebook and Twitter, and tune into KMRS/KKOK for Zone updates, as well as Sign up for JMC alerts for school related announcements and updates.
Zone Staff
Cody Hickman | Zone Coordinator
The Zone staff is made up of University of Minnesota Morris college students and MACE Staff. Each staff member brings a unique set of talents, qualities, and backgrounds, but all of them have the same strong passion for working with children. In cooperation with the Zone Coordinator, the Zone staff work directly with the students each day. They are a variety of excellent role models, active learners, and future teachers.
Registration Materials
Questions
If you have questions about Zone, please contact Cody Hickman, our Zone Coordinator.
Phone | 320-585-2231
Email | chickman@morris.k12.mn.us