Primary students, do not be afraid of the “Mountain of Work” that your principal, Mrs. Koonce, is preparing for you. Today a large shipment of books arrived for the primary campus. Teachers, aides, and even the principal rushed to get these supplies unpacked and placed in classrooms in anticipation of the arrival of students next week. We are so ready to start learning new things. We hope you are too!
I can’t believe that White Oak Elementary will be open Sunday afternoon for registration 4:00-6:00 p.m. We love our students and want your child to to be ready for a fun year!
Don’t say you don’t have the time to return your child’s registration packet to the school. This mother left the beauty shop in order to get her child registered. Now that is a dedicated parent! It is so important that the necessary information already be on file when your child walks in the door on August 23rd. This will enable the students to get to the class on time with their peers and make their first day a pleasant experience. Without this packet, placement cannot be made and will result in a delay for both the parent and student.
Come on down and bring your registration packet. We will be here tonight until 7:00 p.m. for your convenience.
RETURNING STUDENTS: Don’t forget to bring your enrollment packet back on Wednesday, August 11, (8:30-4:00) OR Thursday, August 12 (8:30-7:00). Each student is required to have current information on file at the beginning of each school year. DON’T FORGET PROOF OF RESIDENCE!
NEW STUDENTS: Registration August 12 (8:30-7:00) Proof of residence, drivers license, and report card showing grade placement required.
Proof of Residence: Current utility bill showing service into the home with your name on it, lease agreement, or home owner contract.
When: August 19th
Where: Primary Campus 4:00 – 5:00
Intermediate Campus 4:30 – 5:30
What: Come and meet your child’s teacher. Please bring your child’s school supplies and fees to this one hour meet and greet time.
We look forward to seeing each of you there.
Last summer the State experienced vaccine shortages due to the new immunization requirements and parents experienced extremely long waiting times in the clinic. Please share this with family and friends who have school aged children! Thanks.
GREGG COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENCOURAGES EARLY VACCINATION OF SCHOOLCHILDREN
AVOID THE BACK TO SCHOOL RUSH!!
Last year the Texas Department of State Health Services implemented new vaccination requirements of five (5) vaccines for students in kindergarten and seventh grade. The new requirements are being phased in over several years.
For the 3010-2011 school year, the requirements also will apply to first and eighth-graders who did not receive the required vaccines in kindergarten or seventh grade.
Children are required to be fully immunized before the first day of school.
Following are the new vaccination requirements announced last year. For a complete list of all vaccine requirements, go to www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm .