February 22, 2007- For Immediate Release
Columbia County Schools – 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, GA 30809
For more information contact Phyllis Means at 706-541-2723 ext. 5217

Prekindergarten Registration, Columbia County School System

Children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2007 to participate in this lottery funded program. The schedule for Pre-K registration will be at the following elementary schools:

Monday March 19	Tuesday March 20	Thursday March 22	Friday March 23	Monday March 26	Tuesday March 27	Wednesday March 28
Bel Air Cafeteria 9:00 a.m.	Greenbrier Commons Area 9:00 a.m.	River Ridge Cafeteria 9:00 a.m.	Brookwood Cafeteria 9:00 a.m.	Grovetown Cafeteria 9:00 a.m.	Lewiston Cafeteria 9:00 a.m.	North Harlem Cafeteria 9:00 a.m.
Westmont Cafeteria 2:00 p.m.	South Columbia Cafeteria 2:00 p.m.	Martinez Cafeteria 2:00 p.m.	North Columbia Cafeteria 1:45 p.m.	Evans Cafeteria 1:45 p.m.	Euchee Creek Gym 1:00 p.m.	NEW School @ Euchee Creek Gym 1:00 p.m.

You must register at the elementary school you are zoned to attend. Blue Ridge Elementary, Stevens Creek Elementary and Riverside Elementary parents/guardians, please note: students residing in the Blue Ridge Elementary zone will be included in the registration at Evans Elementary; students residing in the Stevens Creek Elementary zone will be included in the registration at River Ridge Elementary; students residing in the Riverside Elementary zone will be included in the registration at Greenbrier Elementary. Blue Ridge Elementary, Stevens Creek Elementary and Riverside Elementary children will be offered placement on an equal basis with Evans Elementary, River Ridge Elementary, and Greenbrier Elementary children. Registration for students zoned to the new elementary school will be held at Euchee Creek Elementary.

To register to attend Pre-K at a particular school, the child must reside with his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in that school zone. Please bring child’s certified birth certificate for age verification, child’s social security card, and proof of residence (gas, electric, or water bill showing service address). A lottery will be held to determine those who have the opportunity to participate. A waiting list will be maintained once the slots are filled. Representatives from child care centers may also be present at some schools to help place children who are not selected through the lottery in slots available at the private centers. Registration will begin promptly at each school. Arriving 10 or 15 minutes before the designated time is advisable to allow for differences in clocks. The doors will be closed at the designated time. Those arriving late may place their names on the waiting list. If possible, please do not bring young children because there are many forms to discuss and complete.

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