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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
5
Dear Patrons this seventh annual report opens the 1973 74 school year inviting involvement from students parents and the community. The message emphasizes quality education efficient use of tax dollars and ongoing adaptation to new learning understandings.
Registration day set for Tuesday August 21 with a split report times by family name A through J 8 00am to 9 30am K through M 9 30am to 11 30am N through S 12 45pm to 2 00pm T through Z 2 00pm to 3 30pm Students will handle book rental payments schedules and class assignments with building principals to reopen Monday August 27
Parents moving to Washington or Brighton since 1972 73 must enroll children before August 21 by visiting the school they will attend. If unsure of the school call Mr Kinzler or Mr Schlapkohl at 653 6543. Teachers attend workshops on August 23 and 24 and will not be available for conferences or new pupil registrations on those dates.
Regular attendance is vital for learning and making up missed work. Ill health or tardiness disrupts progress, so parents should notify the teacher of absences by note or phone. Students should independently learn what to make up and use available help before or after school.
Students are offered Mutual of Omaha group insurance with options to include or exclude via a signed parent letter. Fees vary by grade with added football coverage for upper grades. athletes may rely on family policies if desired but must enroll in school insurance otherwise.
The board will hold its regular meeting before vacation. If a school cancellation is decided too late for this newscast it will be announced at 7:00 am. Listen to radio for announcements and do not call. Early dismissal will send students home unless parents authorize alternate arrangements. Bus drivers will ensure no child is left alone at home when released early.
The book rental fee covers all books and workbooks used during the school year. Average per student is 31.25 dollars annually. Gym padlocks for junior high rent 1.00 with 0.50 refund. Senior high rent 3.50 including 0.50 locker fee and 3.00 towel service.
Schools issue student progress reports quarterly for elementary and secondary levels with extra notices to parents if a pupil underperforms. Mid term reports go out after five weeks, and specific dates for sending reports include October 31 January 23 and March 27 with final elementary forms May 29 and junior high senior high forms available June 3 or by stamped self addressed envelope.
The document lists general fund and schoolhouse fund receipts for 1972-73 and 1973-74. It shows budget figures of 2,162,602.00 for the general fund and 338,906.00 for the schoolhouse fund totaling 2,501,708.00. It also notes actual budget revisions for 1972-73 and 1973-74 with figures around 2,222,610.00 and 2,638,100.00 for non-board expenditures.
The Lincoln area outlines school hours for several elementary and secondary buildings with start times from 6:50 to 9:00 and end times from 3:00 to 3:40. Students should not arrive before 8:30, buses arrive 8:25 to 8:35, and bus riders may enter or use study hall in bad weather. When weather is fine, students should stay outside. An elementary teacher will be on the playground at 8:30 a.m.
Washington Community School plans trial bus runs on August 20 to familiarize drivers with 16 regular routes and four kindergarten routes before classes start August 27. About 830 students will ride daily. Director of Transportation is Don Zwicki reachable at 653 6543. Staff includes Steve Goodwin, Tom Kerr, and listed drivers such as Leo Beauchamp and Doris Sojka.
Health and safety measures require at least one nurse at each attendance center. Mrs. Sandra Rich rotates among Lincoln Elementary, Stewart, and the Junior High, with morning hours and emergency on call. Mrs. Betty Farrier serves Brighton, and Mrs. Linda Gonshorowski serves Prairie Flower, with regular hours and emergency on call. Parents should notify the nurse of contagious illnesses to prevent spread. The school keeps records with parent home and work phones and the family physician for each child. In illness or injury, the nurse contacts the parent first, then the physician if needed.
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