FYI . . . . . . . February 3, 2012 

2012/2013 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION . . . If you have a future kindergartener or know someone that will, and they will be attending Raymond Central Public School, please call and register by Friday, February 24, 2012. Ceresco Elementary 402-665-3651; Valparaiso Elementary 402-784-3301. The eligible age for kindergarten entrance law has changed. The law now states “A child shall be eligible for admission into kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if the child is five years of age or will be five years of age on or before July 31 of the calendar year in the school year for which the child is seeking admission begins.”

 

BUS LOADING ZONES COURTESY . . . .

At Ceresco, the bus-loading zone is located along the entire south side of the building.  This street is designated as ONE WAY going from East to West then continuing South.  Parents bringing students to school or picking them up following dismissal should park along the south and east side next to the curb or use the lot on the north side.

At Valparaiso, the bus-loading zone is located on the south side of the school facility.  This street is designated as ONE WAY access going west during bus loading times. Parents are asked to drop off or pickup students along the sidewalk located on the east side of the loop or in the diagonal parking located west of the loop, especially when buses are in the loop. Do not stop to visit or impede traffic when dropping off or loading students. Buses are NOT to be passed when dropping off or loading students, this is against the law and charges may be filed.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER . . . Whenever bad weather occurs, arrangements have been made with Radio Stations KFOR, 96 KX, KFAB, along with KOLN-KGIN Channel 10/11, to alert patrons of procedures. In the event our school will be closed for any reason, the above sources of news will be informed.

 

COLD AND FLU SEASON IS HERE . . . Fevers, sore throats, coughs, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rashes are signals for parents to consider keeping their children home. After a fever, we encourage parents to keep children home for 24 hours with the absence of a fever or without treatment of fever-reducing medication. Attendance at school is important for learning. However, when students are ill we want to restrict exposure to communicable illnesses.

 

NeSA WRITING TESTING . . . All students in grades 4, 8, and 11 will be participating in NeSA writing testing. January 23 – February 10 is the testing window. Classroom teachers will inform families of specific testing dates.

 

GIRLS ON THE RUN IS BACK! . . . Girls on the Run of Nebraska is a unique after-school program that helps girls in grades 3 through 6 put their best foot forward. The nationally standardized curriculum includes fun games and lively discussions on topics important to girls-- things like gossip, body image, and the pressure to look, act and be a certain way to fit in. GOTR helps girls learn how to face challenges and make healthy decisions as they enter adolescence. Participants play interactive running games and learn valuable life skills as they train to complete a 5K (3.1) mile run/walk. GOTR offers a unique combination of exercise, education, mentoring and Girl Power to promote healthy habits and self-esteem in young girls. Registration is open now and ends: February 10^th. Dates are: March 5^th-May 14^th ; Cost: $60 Ceresco: Tue/Thur 3:30-4:45 Val: Mon/Wed 3:15-4:30 Register your daughter online at www.GOTRNebraska.org or email mflanaga@rcentral.org or chaecker@rcentral.org for more information.
 

CAMP SUPERKIDS . . . the only summer residential camp in Nebraska for children with asthma, is ready for its 35^th year June 10-16, 2012 at YMCA Camp Kitaki near South Bend, Nebraska. This week of adventure, excitement and learning how to manage asthma is truly a life-changing experience. For more information, please contact Patrick Foster, 402-502-4950 or pfoster@breathehealthy.org.