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by Robin Becker
With the start of the 2010-11 school year only a few weeks away, the halls of Germantown Elementary School will soon be bustling with student activity. We look forward to working with all Germantown Elementary families to make the upcoming year a success.
Please keep the following dates in mind when preparing for the start of the school year.
Friday, August 6 – Student Registration
Registration for all Germantown School District 60 students entering kindergarten through eighth grade will take place in the cafeteria at Germantown Elementary School on Friday, August 6, from 8:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. At the time of registration parents will be asked to fill out a few forms and pay any applicable registration fees. Important information will be dispersed at registration.
Illinois state law requires the following where health services are concerned:
• Physicals are required for students entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and sixth grade. They are also required for students transferring to the district from out of state/country.
• Dental examinations are required for all children entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades.
• A comprehensive eye exam is required for children entering kindergarten or enrolling for the first time in an Illinois school. The eye exam must be conducted by a qualified eye doctor and take place within one year prior to kindergarten students starting school in the fall and for all students who are entering school for the first time in Illinois.
Completed physical, dental, and eye exam forms can be turned in to the school office any time prior to the start of the school year.
Residency verification forms will be available at registration for those who are registering a student in the district for the first time as families with students new to the district will be required to provide three proofs of residency. Examples of acceptable proofs of residency include lease or mortgage papers, home rental insurance, occupancy permit, property tax receipt, driver’s license, utility bill, etc.
Germantown School District #60 will begin the 2010-2011 school year on Wednesday, August 18, with a full day of teacher-in-service. Open house will be on the evening of Wednesday, August 18, at 6:00 P.M. Students will attend on Thursday, August 19, until 10:15 A.M. The first full day of attendance will be Friday, August 20. For other information, feel free to call the school office at 523-4253.
Wednesday, August 11 – Meeting of the Board of Education
The monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 11.
Tuesday, August 17 – PreK and Kindergarten Open House
All PreK students and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend PreK Open House from 6:30-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 17.
All Kindergarten students and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend Kindergarten Open House from 7:00-7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 17.
Wednesday, August 18 – Teacher Institute and Open House
The faculty and staff will participate in a full day teacher institute in preparation for the start of the school year.
All Germantown Elementary School families are invited to attend Open House at 6:00 P.M. Families will meet in the cafeteria for introductions and a few announcements prior to visiting the classrooms.
Thursday, August 19 – First Day of Student Attendance; 10:15 A.M. Dismissal
Today is the first day of school for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The students need to be at school by 8:30 A.M. when the first class begins. School will dismiss at 10:15 A.M.
Friday, August 20 - First Full Day of School
Today is the first full day of school. School will dismiss at 3:05 P.M.
*Families with PreK students, information regarding the beginning of school year calendar will be mailed to you the week of July 19. If you do not receive the information or have questions about the information, please contact the school at 523-4253.
