May 2019 Newsletter

Kindergarten: All  students entering kindergarten fall 2019 must have on file by the first day of school a Certificate of Immunization with proof of the required 4-6 year old vaccines, Iowa Certificate of Dental Screening signed by a dental professional, (Rikki Hetzler the I-Smile coordinator will be at our Kindergarten Round-Up in April and will be completing these brief exams)  Certificate of Vision Screening signed by an eye care professional and a reported lead level( done usually at the 12 month or 2 yr well check). If an up to date vaccine record is not on file by the first day of school your student will be excluded until proof is submitted. 

3rd grade: All students entering 3rd-grade fall 2019 must submit a Certificate of Vision Screening signed by an eye care professional. Letters informing parents of this as well as a Certificate of Vision Screening were mailed out at the end of February. 

Current 6th and 11th-grade students:  Louisa County Public Health will be conducting a vaccine clinic at the elementary and high school for students entering 7th and 12th grades in the 2019-2020 school year. They will be providing the Iowa mandatory Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV4O/MCV4P) vaccines.  Letters regarding this mandate as well as the LCPH authorization forms were mailed out March 1, 2019, to all parents of students that need these completed. I recommend taking advantage of this clinic as it is little or no cost to you depending on insurance.  The form needs to be turned into me no later than March 29th, 2019. The date for the clinic to be determined.  A record of these vaccines must be on file by the first day of school in August 2019. If not on file your student will be excluded from school until proof is submitted.

9th grade:  All students entering 9th-grade fall 2019 must submit a Certificate of Dental Screening signed by a dental professional. Letters informing parents of this were mailed out at the end of February.

 

Please contact our school nurse, Kathy Will if you have any questions regarding clinics or vaccinations at 319-726-3634 ext. 274 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Students traveled to Brockway Mechanical and Roofing to learn about construction careers in the trades and in the business side. 

They spent the day exploring with seven different activities including plumbing, IT, HVAC, roofing, CAD, and directing a crane!

 

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Louisa-Muscatine Elementary End of the Year News!

Before we know it the end of May will be here!  Thought a quick update might help you do some planning for the rest of the school year.

SUMMER SCHOOL-  Summer school will be held in July this year.  We have sent letters home to students that qualify based on academic need.  These need to be returned by May 15th. (Please return them with either a yes or a no response so that we know that you received it.)  If you are interested in having your child attend and did not get a letter, please call the elementary office and we will create a waiting list should there be openings.

College for Kids-  There has been some confusion regarding College for Kids this year.  The following link has information regarding dates, times, as well as academic requirements.  Packets are available upon request. (Transportation sign up will be included in the packet as well.)  Please contact your child’s teacher or the elementary office to request the information.

https://sites.google.com/mcsdonline.org/muscatinec4k/home  

STAR Day-

Our end the year STAR Day will be held on May 29, 2019.  The children will want to wear comfy shoes and bring a water bottle labeled with their first and last name.   The rain date will be May 30, 2019.

Humane Society Fundraiser-

In conjunction with our “Dog Themed STAR Day” this year, we are doing a community service project.  There is a “cats vs dogs” contest where children can donate change or bills to vote for their favorite.  In addition, we are collecting Purina Brand Food and treats to donate to the shelter.

Last Day-

The last day of school will be on Friday, May 31, 2019.  We will dismiss at 1:25 that day.

SUMMER READING- Like last year, we will be having a summer reading program.  Be on the look-out for the packets with information including calendars to record your reading minutes.  

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