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Howe Elementary News Items
Monday, January 2nd - Welcome back! First day of school after winter break. Green Bay Area Public School District Early Childhood Screening Tests The Early Childhood Screening Team for the Green Bay Area Public School District will be holding developmental screening checks for children within the school district. These screenings are for parents with children ages three to five years old. Developmental screenings determine if a child may need additional testing or services before entering kindergarten. Various sites within the district will offer the upcoming screenings by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call Anne Jaekels at (920) 448-2102. Friday, November 11, 2011, Family and Childcare Resources of NEW, located at 201 West Walnut Street, will hold a screening from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2011, Peace Nursery, located at 919 Schwartz Street, will hold a screening from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012, Head Start Parent Center, located at 617 North Irwin Street, will hold a screening from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. By age three most children should have acquired basic cognitive and motor skills. Answering simple questions, drawing lines, listening to stories, speaking in short sentences and able to be understood by the family 75 percent of the time, are a few signs of normal development. By age four, a child should have developed a more defined platform of his or her cognitive and motor skills. Speaking clearly, drawing circles, counting objects, color differentiation, explaining pictures and frequently asking questions, are signs of further development. If you are interested in having your child participate in a developmental screening, please call 448-2102 to schedule an appointment. Screenings will be by appointment only. Amanda E. Brooker Manager of School & Community Relations
Holiday Parade
On Saturday, November 19th, students from Howe participated in the Green Bay Holiday Parade. This was the 28th year of this annual event in downtown Green Bay.