Community Ed Classes: Register Online Today

District 742 is offering an amazing array of winter classes. Community Education's course catalog will be mailed to District 742 residents Jan. 8. Online registration began Jan. 2 at http://stcloudcommunityed.com.

Language Immersion Program Meeting Jan. 15

St. Cloud Area School District 742 will hold a Language Immersion Program Information Night at 7:00 p.m. Jan. 15 at Apollo High School, Room 415. This meeting is for parents/guardians of 2009-10 kindergarten students who would like to learn more about the Chinese and Spanish Language Immersion Programs offered. For more information contact Dan Anderson, principal of Madison Elementary, 320-252-4665 or Paula Foley, principal of Clearview Elementary, 320-743-2241.

Scholarships 101

Students in grades seven through 12 and their families are invited to Scholarships 101 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Apollo High School. Learn how to find scholarships for college and how to properly complete scholarship applications and essays. Cost is $5 per family. Dinner is provided. View the flyer.

Counselor's Chronicles Newsletter

The first issue of our Elementary "Counselor's Chronicles" is hot off the press! They have some wonderful information to share with parents as well as their contact information. Our Elementary Counselors are available in each of the elementary schools through funds from a federal grant. We are delighted to have them working with students in District 742. View the newsletter: English | Somali | Spanish.

Night of the Stars Benefit Slated for Feb. 13 and 14

Local Education Activities Foundation (LEAF) will hold its Night of the Stars benefit for District 742 activities Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 at the Paramount Theatre. Mark your calendar now to attend this annual fundraiser that features the talents of staff and students.

New ECFE Classes Now Available

Parenting is a BIG JOB! New ECFE classes begin in January for parents and their children birth to kindergarten entry. Many fun classes will be available ("Shake Your Sillies Out", "Run & Read", "Rock & Roll", "Parents Are Teachers" and more!). View our catalog of winter classes or call 253-5828 for more information.

Register for the K-6 Chess Tournament

Jan. 9 is the registration deadline for the K-6 Chess Tournament Jan. 24 at Discovery Elementary, Waite Park. For a $14 fee, students compete for trophies and certificates in one of four divisions. The tournament runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Resource Training Solutions, District 742 Academic Achievement and District 742 Community Education. View the flyer/registration form for details.

Weather Announcements Reminder

School closing announcements are made in concert with the Sauk Rapids-Rice and Sartell-St. Stephen school districts. Read our 2008-09 Inclement Weather and School Closings document.

Make Secure Online Food Account Payments

Families and staff have the ability to make secure online food account payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using PayForIt.net. To set up an account you need a valid e-mail address, a credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) and your child's PIN number. Each child in your family can be set up on the same account. Money added to the account typically displays in less than 24 hours. You can also set up e-mail reminders to notify you when the account balance gets low or you can set up recurring payments.

Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening provides an opportunity for children and their parents to participate in a health and developmental screening around age four. State law requires screening for children entering public school kindergarten. Early identification of possible health or learning concerns allows time for intervention before starting school. Screening is done through District 742 Community Education. Call Community Education at (320)529-6500 ext 6255 or register online at www.stcloudcommunityed.com.

Visit Our Schoolink Welcome Center

Schoolink Welcome Center is located in the Roosevelt Early Childhood Center. The Welcome Center is a place for families new to our community to register their children for any District 742 school and also receive the help, services, and referrals they need to get students ready to enter school. Visit our Schoolink Welcome Center web page for more information.

District 742 Advanced Placement Program

Advanced Placement (AP) is an internationally recognized program that provides opportunities for students to experience college-level academics while enrolled in high school. Students are able to earn college credit for an AP course if they pass the exam given in the spring. Students in District 742 have a wide variety of AP choices. To find out what our schools have to offer visit our Advanced Placement Program web site.

Parent Legislative Action Team/Network

The St. Cloud Area Parent Legislative Action Team (PLAT) and Parent Legislative Action Network (PLAN) strive to make a difference for St. Cloud Area students. These non-partisan groups of parents and citizens encourage action and advocacy for improved education funding for our children. Visit the Parent Legislative Action Team/Network web site to find out how you can make a difference. View District 742 Board of Education Legislative Position Summary.

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