Homeschool, non public school update Information regarding registration for the 2014-15 school year for homeschool/ nonpublic schools is posted on the Independent School District 15 website: www. isd15.org; Resources > Parent, Student, Volunteer Resources > Homeschool Information. Information packets will also be available at the ISD 15 Central Services Center. Contact Becky Kowitz at 763-753-7048 to pick up a packet. Registrations, immunization forms, and nonpublic pupil aid forms are due in the ISD 15 Superintendent’s Office by October 1, 2014 and can be submitted to: Independent School District 15, Attention: Becky Kowitz, 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis, MN 55070. Homeschool information will also be available on the Minnesota Department of Education website: www.education.state.mn.us; click on Just For Parents > School and Enrollment Choices. For more information, contact Becky Kowitz, 763-753-7048.
School calendars The 2014-15 ISD 15 school calendar will be available at open houses (one per family). For additional calendars, please contact The Courier office at 763-753-7031 after Tuesday, September 2.
Open House schedule for District 15 schools Cedar Creek Community School
Thursday, August 28 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Grades K-5 PTO Back-to-School BBQ (Hot Dog Meal $3)
East Bethel Community School
Wednesday, August 27 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Grades K-5 Back-to-School BBQ • 5:00-6:00 p.m.
St. Francis Elementary School
Tuesday, August 26 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Kindergarten Wednesday, August 27 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Grades 1-5
Crossroads School & Vocational Center Wednesday, August 27 4:00-7:30 p.m.
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St. Francis Middle School
Tuesday, August 26 4:00-8:00 p.m. • Grade 6 Wednesday, August 27 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Grade 7 Wednesday, August 27 4:00-6:00 p.m. • Grade 8
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