Apollo Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol

The Apollo High School Theater will perform A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens December 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12, 13. Charles Dickens gives us the definitive Christmas spirit in his simple but charming novella. First published in 1843, this story of an elderly man's redemption from his mean-spirited, miserly ways takes place in Victorian London, but its universal theme of charity towards our fellow man has endeared this classic to many a generation around the globe. View the flyer for performance times and ticket prices. View the video invitation.

Register Now: Young Men's Career Conference

St. Cloud area boys in grades five through eight are invited to Fishing for Careers, a conference exploring a wide variety of careers available. The conference is 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Fishing for Careers will provide young men the opportunity to learn about exciting new careers that they have an interest in or might not be aware of. View the flyer/registration form.

Educators Receive LEEA Award

Twelve District 742 teachers were honored Oct. 29 at the Annual Leadership in Educational Excellence Banquet and Awards Ceremony (LEEA). The award ceremony was sponsored by Resource Training and Solutions for its member districts. Teachers receiving awards included Janet Hainlin, Fay Bolin, Geri Swanson, Richard Larson, Michael Bakken, Nichole Abernathy, Mattea Decker, Krisi Lain, Laurie Hoff, Katie Zieglmeier, Bechy Marohl and Mary Michaud. View a photo.

American Indian Heritage Month

In November we salute the members of federally recognized tribes and Indian communities. Indians have made, and are making, profound contributions to American life. View our list of links to web sites by and about American Indians, including the web site for the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

Levy Referendum Results

On Nov. 4 voters passed Question 1 but failed to pass Question 2 and 3 of the operating referendum. Question 1 will provide $555 per pupil. The money will support teachers, student transportation services, student activities and operations. Question 2 which would have provided $160 per pupil failed. The money would have provided funding equal to Minnesota average. Question 3, which also failed, would have raised $255 per pupil. It would have supported additional student curriculum and services. View the official results.

School Board Election Results

Incumbents, Les Green and Debra Lalley will retain their seats on the Board of Education along with newcomers Cindy Harner and Bruce Hentges based on the unofficial results from the Nov. 4 general election. The new four-year terms begin in January. View the official results.

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.

Westwood Sixth Graders Buddy Up with Bethlehem Preschoolers

Westwood Elementary sixth grade students will continue their partnership with Bethlehem Preschool. Each sixth grader is paired with a preschool child and magical relationships develop. They meet four times throughout the year. The sixth graders model and teach social skills, practice reading skills such as fluency and retelling, and design masterpiece projects such as creatively carved pumpkins in October and architecturally sound Gingerbread houses in December.

Lights Off At Kennedy Community School

CNN Money did a video clip about the energy efficiencies at the new Kennedy Community School. View the video clip.

Community Ed Classes: Register Online Today

District 742 is offering an amazing array of fall classes. Register online at http://stcloudcommunityed.com.

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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