Linda Weber
linda.weber@isd623.org SiteCoordinator
ProgramSpecialist
Office Phone: 651-724-6210
Site Cell Phone: 651-775-9148
Victor Lo victor.lo@isd623.org SideCoordinator
1744 County B Rd W Roseville, MN 55113
Thefocusofourprogramistoprovideasafe,enriching,andfunsummerexperience.Yourchildwill participateinavarietyofstructuredandunstructuredactivitiesdesignedtomeettheiruniquephysicaland emotionalneeds.
Wehopethissummerwillencouragelastingfriendshipsandpersonalgrowthinarelaxedandfun atmosphere!Weappreciateyourideasandinput-that’swhatmakesourprogramwork.Pleasefeelfreeto discussanyquestionsorconcernswithus.
HOURS FriendshipConnectionisopenfrom6:30am -6:00pm Staffareunavailableforchildcarebefore 6:30a.m.Allchildrenmustbepickedupby6:00p.m.Ifyourchildispickedupafter6:00p.m.,latefeeswillbe chargedtoyouraccount.Repeatedlatepickupswillresultinaterminationofchildcare.
CLOSED DATES FriendshipConnectionwillbeclosedonJune19,July3,andAugust24-September7,2026.
MORE INFORMATION SUMMER DETAILS DROP OFF AND PICK UP PleaseusethemaindooratBrimhalltodropoffandpickupyourchild(ren).Themaindoorfacesthe parkinglot,andiscircledinredonthemapimageforyoubelow
Duringpeakdrop-offandpick-uptimes,therewillbeagreeter.Ifyou needtodropofforpickupyourchildandthereisnotagreeter,call sitecellphone#postedondoor.
ParentsmustsigninandoutontheiPadattheparenttable Please remembertoalsocheckyourparentfolderatthistime.NEWthis summer:Whensigninginandoutyourchild(ren)ontheiPadyou willenteryourcodetopullupyourchild(ren).Yourcodewillbe00 andyourfourdigitFriendshipConnectionaccountnumber.For example:ifyouraccountnumberis1234yourcodewillbe001234. YouraccountnumbercanbefoundbyloggingintoyouARUXaccount.
Pleasealertanyonepickingupyourchildthattheywillbeaskedfor photoidentificationwhentheycometopickupachild.Onlyindividuals listedonyourchild’sauthorizedpick-uplistwillbeallowedtopickthemup.Ifsomeonenotonthelistwill bepickingupyourchild,pleaseinformtheSiteCoordinator.
FAMILY COMMUNICATION FriendshipConnectionwillsendoutweeklyemailremindersforupcoming fieldtrips,dailyspecials,andactivities.Emailswillbesenttotheaddress providedatregistration Ifyouwouldlikeanotherpersontoreceiveemails, pleasetalktotheSiteCoordinator.Programmingupdateswillalsobeposted intheparentareaatyoursite.
AIR CONDITIONING FriendshipConnectioncannotguaranteethatallroomswillbeairconditionedduringthesummer.We makeeveryefforttoutilizeairconditionedspacesinbuildingswhereitisavailable.
XCEL ENERGY SHUT DOWN DAYS RosevilleAreaSchoolsparticipatesinanenergysavingprogramwithXcelEnergy.Attimesduringthe summer,wemayreceivenotificationthatweneedtodropenergyuseateachbuilding Cuttingenergy usagemeansshuttingoffairconditioning,lights,computers,andotherpowersourcesfortherestofthe day.Wetryandmakethesedaysextrafunthroughalternativeprogramming;thankyouforunderstanding thatsomeprogrammingmaychangeatthelastminute.Ifyourchildhasspecialneedsthatma affectedbytheseshutdowns,pleaseinformtheSiteCoordinator.
PROPER ATTIRE EachdayatFriendshipConnectionincludesavarietyofdifferenttypesofactivities. Pleasedressyourchildincomfortableclothesandshoes Tennisshoesarerecommended
ITEMS FROM HOME Weaskthatyourchilddoesnotbringanytoys/itemsfromhome.FriendshipConnectionisnotresponsible foranylostordamagedtoysbroughttoprogramming.
CONTRACTS & PAYMENT CONTRACT CHANGES/WITHDRAWALS Ifyouneedtochangeyourscheduleorwithdrawfromtheprogram,aschedulechange/withdrawalmust besubmittedonline Contractchangeswillbemadeaccordingtothefollowingdeadlines
Changessubmittedbythe15thofthemonthwillbeeffectiveonthe1st,orlater,ofthenextmonth.
Changessubmittedbythelastdayofthemonthwillbeeffectiveonthe15th,orlater,ofthenextmonth.
Verbaloremailnotificationisnotsufficient;changesmustbesubmittedonline.A$10.00feewillbe chargedtoyouraccountforeachcontractchange Thereisnochargewhenyouwithdraw
BrimhallisCLOSEDforanynewsummerregistrations.Ifyouwithdraw,youwillforfeityourspotandyou willnotbeabletore-registeratthissite.
PAYMENT OPTIONS Youmaypayyourtuitiononlinebycreditcard(Visa,Mastercard,Discover,Amex)orbychecking/savings account.
YoumayalsosetupyouraccounttomakeautomaticpaymentseachmonthbyenrollinginAutoPayonline inyouraccount.
Paymentsbycash,check,ormoneyorderareacceptedonsite.
NUTRITION BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Breakfastandlunchisprovidedduringthesummerthroughapartnershipwithnutritionservices.Please seethenutritionserviceswebsiteforthemenu.
Ifyourchilddoesnotwantaschoollunch,alunchfromhomeisrequired
SNACK FriendshipConnectionwillprovideanafternoonsnackforallparticipants.
WATER BOTTLES Bringawaterbottleeverydaytostayhydratedinthe summerheat.Pleaselabelwaterbottleswithnames.
MEDICATION POLICY Ifyourchildneedstotakemedicationanytimeduringthesummer,amedicationauthorizationformmust becompletedandsigned.Medicationmustbeprovidedinthepharmacylabeledbottle.
Ifyourchildwillbetakingthemedicationforlongerthan2weeks,wemusthaveasignednotefromthe doctorandguardian.
PleasebesuretotalktotheSiteCoordinatorregardinganyspecialmedicalneedsorallergies
Viewanddownloadaprintableversionofthemedicationauthorizationformat:isd623.org/Friendship
SUNSCREEN POLICY MEDICATIONS SUNSCREEN Bythenatureofourprogram,studentsspendagreatdealoftimeoutdoors.Pleasereviewthefollowing sunscreenguidelines.
Atthetimeofregistration,allfamiliesmadeachoiceregardingsunscreenuse;manychosetouse FriendshipConnectionprovidedsunscreen Ifyouchosetoprovideyourownsunscreen,pleasebringiton thefirstdayofsummer Wepreferthatyouprovideabottlethatisleftonsitewithstafftoavoidnothaving sunscreenatFriendshipConnection.Ifyoudidnotauthorizeyourchildtoapplysunscreenwhileat FriendshipConnection,theywillnotbeallowedtouseFriendshipConnectionprovidedsunscreenorborrow fromanotherstudent.
Itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardiantomakesureyourchildunderstandspropersunscreen application.FriendshipConnectionstaffcannotapplysunscreenforchildren.Wecanassistchildrenby remindingthemwheretoapplyandmakingsureitisrubbedin.TheresponsibilitiesofFriendship Connectionstaffversusparents/guardiansareoutlinedbelow.
Parent/GuardianWill:
1)ApplysunscreenpriortoarrivingatFriendshipConnectioneachday.
2)Ifapplicable,provideaclearlylabeledbottleofsunscreenforyourchildtokeepatFriendshipConnection.
3)Reviewsunscreenapplicationprocedureswithyourchildsotheycanresponsiblyapplysunscreen throughouttheday.
FriendshipConnectionWill:
1)Ensurechildrenapplysunscreen30minutespriortoextendedoutsidetime,recess,andchoices.
2)Encouragechildrentoweart-shirtsandhatswhileoutdoors.
3)Remindstudentstoreapplysunscreenthroughouttheday.
DAILY PROGRAMMING SUMMER THEME: “DREAM BIG…THE FUTURE IS FUN!” OUR TAGLINE FOR KIDS: TRY IT. PLAY IT. BE IT! Studentswillgetthechancetoexploredifferentcareerworlds,trynew activities,usetheirimagination,andthinkaboutallthepossibilities aheadofthem Throughhands-onprojects,games,teamwork,and creativeplay,wewantstudentstofeelexcitedtotryit,playit,andbeit! Ourgoalistohelpkidsdreambigwhilehavingafun,safe,and memorablesummertogether.
CHOICE TIME Duringthistime,thefollowingactivitiesmaybeoffered.Activitiesweprovidearestaff-andstudent-driven. Camps:Avarietyofthemedopportunitiesthatrunthroughoutthesummer.Campsarelimitedto15 students Studentsmaybeabletosignupinadvanceofwhenthecampstarts
DramaticPlay/Art:Pre-plannedartactivitieswiththeoptiontoparticipateinimaginativeplaywith costumesandtoys.
Tech/Arcade:Activitiesthatinvolvelearningandexploringtechnologysuchasplayingpre-approved gamesontheNintendoSwitch,iPad,orFriendshipConnectionwebsite.
Gym/Outside:Staff-ledcompetitiveandcooperativegamesaswellasfreetime.
EXPLORE TIME ExploreTimeisachoice-based,intentionallearningblockbuiltintosummerprogrammingtwiceperday DuringExploreTime,studentsselectfromfacilitatedlearningexperiencesdesignedtobuildskills,spark curiosity,andsupportacademicgrowthinawaythatfeelsengagingandflexible.
SomeExploretimeoptionsmaybe:
STEM(Science,Technology,EngineeringandMath)-Studentswillexploretheseconceptsthrougha varietyofageappropriategamesandactivities.Scienceactivitiesmayincludeprojectsthat introducechemistry,biology,ecology,physics,andastronomy.STEMactivitiesgivestudents opportunitiestosolveproblems,thinkcritically,andworkinsmallgroups.
STAR(Summer'sTotallyAwesomeReaders)-Studentsspendtimeparticipatinginintentional readingorlanguageartsactivities.Ourgoalistomakereadingenjoyableforeveryone;literacytime mayincludepartnerreading,readingoutloud,wordgames,andwriting TeamTime-Teambuilding,communication,andcooperationarethefocusofteamtime Theseskills arepracticedandimprovedthroughavarietyofactivities.
SEL(SocialEmotionalLearning)-Studentsparticipateinactivitiesthatsupportthedevelopmentof socialandemotionalskills,suchasself-awareness,empathy,andrelationship-building. College&CareerReadiness-Throughhigh-quality,plannedactivities,childrendeveloppractical skills,explorecareers,andbuildconfidenceforthefuture.
Culture-Studentsareintroducedtodiverseculturesinmeaningfulandrespectfulways,helping buildcuriosity,empathy,andanappreciationforothers. Health&Wellness-Studentsengageinactivitiesthatpromotehealthyhabits,activelifestyles,and overallwell-being
DAILY SPECIALS Dailyspecialsarefunactivitiesthataddvarietyandexcitementtoeveryday!Checktheparentareafor up-to-datetimesandinformationaboutdailyspecials.Dailyspecialinformationisalsoincludedin monthlyprogrammingcalendarsinthishandbook.
FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION JUNE 2026 NORM BARNHARTMAGIC SHOW
12:30-1:30PM
SUSSTAINABLE SAFARI
K-2 12:30PM 3-4 1:30PM
SECRET CODE
PIZZA LUCE 12:30-3:30PM
DREAM BIG ARCHITECT: BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
BEST BUDDIES SCAVENGER HUNT
DREAM BIG FASHION DESIGN: TIE DYING
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARVES (K-2 ONLY)
3-4 Stages Theater 8:45-12:45pm
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: WELCOME + SWEET TO MEET YOU
K Only: Poplar Hill Dairy Goat Farm 9:00-12:30pm
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: COOKIE FACE
DREAM BIG: MUSICIAN PLAYDOH PICTIONARY (3-4 ONLY)
K-2 The Works Museum 12:30-4:15pm
BRIMHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION JULY 2026 BEST BUDDIES PLAY A GAME
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: BALLON DEFYING GRAVITY
ALL SCHOOL HIDE & SEEK 12:30-1:30PM GIANTS, ELVES, & WIZARDS (K-2 ONLY)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
9:30-11:30PM
DREAM BIG: ACTOR & WRITER CHARADES
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: STACK’EM UP
3-4 Splash Valley 11:30-4:00pm MINE FIELD (3-4 ONLY)
K-2 ATEC Pool 1:00-3:00pm
DREAM BIG: VETERINARIAN
BEST BUDDIES DIRT CUPS
BINGO (K-2 ONLY) 30 SECOND RIDDLES (3-4 ONLY)
KIDS CREATE STUDIO
1:00-4:00PM 3-4 Zero Gravity 12:45-3:45pm waiver needed CHARDES (K-2 ONLY)
GROUNDS CLEAN UP 12:30-1:30PM K-2 Bamboo Bay 12:30-3:30pm MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE
DREAM BIG: COMMUNITY HELPERS
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: MARSHMALLOW TOSS
K-2 Dodge Nature Center 9:00-12:30pm 3-4 Dodge Nature Center 11:30-3:00pm
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: WRAP IT UP
DREAM BIG: SCIENTST
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: FUN PONG
CAREER INTEREST EXPLORER (3-4 ONLY)
K-2 Mess Hall Arts 12:00-3:30pm
3-4 Cascade Bay 11:30-3:30pm SLIME (K-2 ONLY) MINGLE
FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION AUGUST 2026 DREAM BIG POSTERS
WATER DAY
DREAM BIG: ARTIST
BEST BUDDIES READ IN + BRING A STUFFY
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: WRAP IT UP
GAINT BUBBLES (K-2 ONLY)
12:30-1:30PM (K-2) 1:30-2:30PM (3-4) K-2 Sidekick Theater 9:00-12:00pm 3-4 Crystal Caves 8:30-2:00pm BLANK SLATE (3-4 ONLY)
WHEELS DAY 12:30-2:30PM HELMET REQUIRED!
DREAM BIG: ENVIRONMENTALIST
K-2 Blue Sun Soda 12:45-3:15pm EGG DROP CHALLENGE (3-4 ONLY)
A TO Z CAREER LAB VIDEOS
DREAM BIG: ASTRONAUNT
MOVIE & POPCORN (K-2 ONLY)
FAMILY NIGHT 5:00-6:30PM 3-4 Grand Slam 11:45-3:45pm
DREAM BIG HUDDLE: PAPER AIRPLANES & SHOE FLICK
3-4 Blue Sun Soda 12:45-3:15pm DEAD ANTS (K-2 ONLY)
BEST BUDDIES: DRIP, DRIP, SPLASH K-2 Grand Slam 11:45-3:45pm
MOVIE & POPCORN (3-4 ONLY)
OPEN HOUSE FAMILY NIGHT! Wednesday,August17
5:00-6:30p.m.
Familiesareinvitedtoenjoyafuneveningofdreambigactivities,connection,anddinnertogether.Come play,explore,andcelebratewithus!
PleaseRSVPsowecanplanforfoodandsupplies. SignupsheetwillbeintheparentareainAugust!
Weareseekingparentvolunteerswhowouldwantto talkabouttheircareerswithstudentsatthisevent!Let usknowifyouareinterested.
BrimhallElementarySchool
SwimmingFieldTrips Child'sName: (Mustcompleteoneforeachchild)
AllstudentsattendingaFriendshipConnectionswimmingfieldtripmusthaveadesignatedswimlevelotherwisetheywillbe designatedRED,ashallowwateronlyswimmer.Outlinedbelowaretheswimmingfieldtriplocationsyoursitewillbe attending.Werequireallfamiliestoreturnthispermissionslip,evenifyouarechoosingnottosendyourchildonthe trips.Ifwedonotreceiveapermissionslipforyourchildtheywillnotbeallowedtoattendtheswimmingfieldtrip. Childrennotparticipatingintheswimmingtripswillparticipateinactivitiesonsite
Ifyouwanttosignyourchildupforatriponadaytheydonotnormallyattend,youmustsignupforadditionalcareatyour site.Signingthispermissionslipdoesnotsignyouupforcare.Ifyoudidnotselectatripbutwishtoadditatalaterdate,it willbesubjecttospaceavailability.
Pleaseidentifyforeachlocationwhatswimlevelyouwantforyourchild.Levelsmayvarybytrip.RED,YELLOWorGREEN
SplashValleyWaterPark3-4July8th
TheSplashValleyWaterParkconsistsofalazyriver,dropslides,bodyslides,tubeslides,spraygroundplayarea,andlap poolanddivingboard.Toridethebodyslidesstudentsmustbe42”,Tubeslides48”.
Idonotwantmychildtoattendthistrip
Red:Spraygroundwaterplayaveragedepth12"-0depthentry
Yellow:Tubeslidesandbodyslidesgoinginto3feetofwater,lazyriver
Green:Tubeslides,bodyslides,lappool4to12feetdeep,lazyriver,divingboardanddropslidesinto12feetofwater
AŋpétuTéčaEducationCenterIndoorPoolK-2July11th
Thepoolis3-5feetdeep
Idonotwantmychildtoattendthistrip
Idowantmychildtogotothepoolonthistripandunderstandthatbyagreeingtothis,mychildwillhaveaccesstoall swimmingareas
ShoreviewCommunityCenter(BambooBay)-K-2July28th
StudentswillonlyhaveaccesstoBambooBayattheShoreviewCommunityCenter BambooBayconsistofalargezerodepth interactivewaterplayarea0-24inchesdeep
Idonotwantmychildtoattendthistrip
Red:Waterplayaveragedepth12"-0depthentry
CascadeBay -3-4July31st
CascadeBayconsistsofazerodepthentrypool,2regularslides,alazyriver(3ftdepth)witharaftslide,2dropslides,anda deepend
Idonotwantmychildtoattendthistrip
Red:Zerodepthentry0towaistdeep
Yellow:LazyRiverwithraftslideto3feet,2 regularslidesinto2-3feetofwater. Green:2dropslidesandadeependapproximately4-6feetdeep
1 2 3. IherebycertifythatIamtheparent/guardianwithlegalresponsibilityforthechildidentifiedonthisform
IauthorizemychildtobetransportedbytheSchoolDistrict,itscontractorordesigneeforthefieldtrip(s)indicatedon thisform
Icertifythattomyknowledgethereisnomedicalreasonwhymychildcannotsafelyparticipateinthefieldtrip(s).
Intheeventthatmychildneedsimmediatemedicalattentionwhileparticipatinginthefieldtrip(s)ortravelingtoorfrom the field trip(s), I authorize first aid and transportation of my child to a healthcare facility for emergency services as needed
Igivemypermissiontoadministersunscreenasneeded
ReleaseofLiability By signature to this form I request that my child participatein the fieldtrip(s) as indicated I understand that my child’s participation in the field trip(s) is entirely voluntary Ifurther acknowledge that the field trip(s) involved known and unanticipated risks which could result in injury or death tomychild, andIelect to have my child participate in the field trip(s) despite such risks I alsovoluntarilyassumeandacceptthepossibleinjury,death,damageorlossthatmychildmaysufferdue tonegligenceoraccidentwhiletravelingtoorfrom,engagedin,orotherwiseparticipatinginthefieldtrip(s)
In consideration for the opportunity to participate in the fieldtrip(s) I, onbehalf of myself, my agents, heirs and next of kin, hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Independent SchoolDistrict No 623, its employees, agents, officers, representatives, volunteers, participants, School Board members, andallother persons or entities acting on behalf of Independent School District No. 623 from any and all claims, demands,orcauses of action which are in any way connected with mychild’s participation in the field trip(s) arising from negligenceordue to accidental occurrences. This Release does not applyto claims arising from intentional conduct
4. 5 Parent/GuardianSignature:
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