Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Internet Safety Workshop

Google and iKeepSafe Partner with School District to Host Internet
Safety Workshop for Parents -- October 4th

You don't have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online!
 All District parents are invited to participate in a free workshop on
how to protect your children on the Internet. The event will be held
on October 4th, at Abraham Lincoln High School from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is not required. However, you are welcome to register
by sending an email to:digitalliteracytour@gmail.com. A link to
register online can be found on the Council Bluffs Community School
District website.

Co-host Google will supply snacks and Google goodies as part of this
Digital Literacy outreach. Iowa Senator Mike Gronstal will be a guest
speaker at the workshop.

Book Fair

Franklin Elementary will have a book fair during parent teacher conferences October 4th through 6th.  The books will be available for students to preview on Monday October 3rd.  The book fair will be open until 7:00 pm on the 4th and 5th, and until 6:45 on the 6th.  Parents are invited to stop in during the school day or during conferences.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Preschool Screening for 4 year olds

AtAttend a SPECIAL
Council Bluffs Community School District
Preschool Program Screening for 4 YEAR OLDS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Attend the Preschool Screening at ONE of the following Elementary Buildings:
(Spanish Interpreter will be present at Bloomer Elementary)
·        Bloomer:  210 So. 7th St  328-6519                                  
·        Carter Lake:  1000 Willow Drive  347-5876
·        College View:  1225 College View Road  328-6452
·        Franklin:  3130 Avenue C  328-6469
·        Hoover:  1205 North Broadway  328-6537
·        Longfellow:  2011 So. 10th St  328-6522
·        Rue:  3326 6th Avenue  328-6540
·        Walnut Grove:  2920 Avenue J  328-6525
·        Roosevelt at Washington:  207 Scott St  328-6528
Parents with preschool children who are 4 YEARS OLD, who live in the Council Bluffs School District…
PLEASE Bring:
  • Your preschool child
  • Child’s birth certificate with raised seal
  • Verification of income for 2011 (or last 12 months)/Federal income tax form or FIP
  • Copy of immunization records (REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING SCHOOL)

Ø      Educators will play activities to assess the child’s social skills, language skills, gross and fine motor skills. The screening should take approximately one hour. NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY. The information gathered during the screening will be reviewed so that child may be placed in the preschool program based upon program guidelines. Considerations will be made for children with special needs.
2011-12  PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DETAILS
o        Parents must transport their child to and from preschool
o        Parents will be notified by mail regarding status of a preschool placement