Jefferson Elementary - South Redford School District http://southredford.net/

Jefferson Students in the Top Ranks of Beard Contest
Congratulations to the 4^th grade students from Jefferson Elementary who showed their Red Wings spirit in “The Beard is Back” contest and came out winners. The students designed beards from construction paper, cotton and other materials from their classroom. The students donned their beards for a photo and sent in the entry. As contest finalist in the top three, they will receive a day with the Runnin’ Red Wings program. Jefferson Elementary has Red Wing spirit and it shows. Great job!

View contest winners at the Detroit Red Wing site.

Kids’ Care Summer Camp Program Registration
Kids’ Care Summer Camp offers a wide variety of fun activities in a safe and clean environment. A special theme is scheduled for each week. Students will be have the opportunity to swim at Thurston, use computers and attend field trips and lots more.
This well-balanced program runs daily beginning June 15 through August 21, from 7:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. at Shear Elementary, 26141 Schoolcraft. Parents and guardians have the option of registering their children in the Kids’ Care Summer Camp for the entire week or for a few days per week. See Information & Schedule

Registration fee is $45.00 (plus $10 per additional child) plus the first week’s tuition. See Registration or for additional information, contact Jennifer Jacobs at 313-535-4000, ext. 1501 or jacoje01@southredford.net

H1N1 or SWINE INFLUENZA CONCERNS:
The Wayne County Department of Public Health is informing the public and promoting disease prevention regarding recent Swine Influenza concerns through these publications Letter to Parents and the Swine Influenza Fact Sheet For additional information about the Swine Influenza check these sites: Center for Disease Control, CDC, U.S. Dept. of Ed. and the Michigan Department of Community Health or contact the Wayne County Dept. of Public Health hotline 734-727-7162.

Grade Level Content Expectation Parent's Guides
A Parent's Guide to Grade Level Content Expectations booklet is intended to give parents an overview of the Grade Level Content Expectations. It is a tool to facilitate communication between parents and teachers enabling parents to be a partner in their child's education. Grade Level Content Guides.

Website to Help Families Find Affordable Medical Care
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a new Web site offering information to Michigan residents on how and where to find low cost or free health care. The Web site, www.michigan.gov/healthcarehelp is a tool Michigan residents can use for finding and accessing affordable, quality health care, especially during these current economic conditions.

PARENT CONNECTION
Parents and guardians can view their child's academic progress, and Food Service account at Parent Connection. have not received, or have forgotten Access Parent Connection with
a PIN or Password Parent Connection

PaySchools Online Payment System
Allows you to make school-related payments online via e-check or credit card at your convenience. Payments made to Food Services accounts by 12:00 a.m. (midnight) are applied by 11:00 a.m. (before lunch) the following business.

2008 - 2009 Free & Reduced Meal Program Application
Children need healthy meals to learn. South Redford School District offers healthy meals every school day. To qualify to receive free or reduced meals for the 2008 - 2009 school year, parents must complete the 2008 -2009 Free & Reduced Price School Meals Application.

Parenting Tips
Parents and guardians seeking suggestions to help with parenting should visit Connect with Kids. The Connect with Kids website is a great resource featuring the latest researched-based parenting tips designed to assist parents.

Student Assessment and Testing Schedule Information
Are you wondering about the next test your child will be taking. What is the DIBELS test? What is the PLAN test and when will my child take the test? When is the MEAP test? Find the answers to these questions and become acquainted with assessment terms visit the website Assessment and Testing Schedule

Are your child's immunizations up to date?
Parents and guardians of a child enrolling in a school for the first time must submit a certificate showing required immunizations have been given. Updated immunization records must also be submitted to the school office as your child receives additional doses. See the MI Department of Ed. web site for an immunization schedule.