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Children in householdsreceiving benefits fromFlorida SNAP (Supple-mental Nutrition Assis-tance Program), FloridaTANF (Temporary Assis-tance for Needy Families)or the FDPIR (Food Dis-tribution Program on In-dian Reservations) can getfree meals regardless ofincome. Also, children canget free meals if yourhousehold’s gross incomeis within the free limits onthe Federal Income Eligi-bility Guidelines.

Foster children will alsoreceive free benefits re-gardless of income. House-holds with children whoare considered migrants,homeless or runawayshould contact the district’sMigrant Coordinator at754-321-1414 or Home-less/Runaway Liaison at754-321-2494.

For the purpose of de-termining household size,

Policy for freePolicy for freePolicy for freePolicy for freePolicy for freeand reduced mealsand reduced mealsand reduced mealsand reduced mealsand reduced meals

deployed service members areconsidered a part of the house-hold. Families should includethe names of the deployed ser-vice members on their appli-cation. Report only that por-tion of the deployed servicemember’s income made avail-able to them or on their behalfto the family.

Additionally, a housing al-lowance that is part of the Mili-tary Housing Privatization Ini-tiative is not to be included asincome.

All other households mustprovide the following infor-mation listed on the applica-tion:

• Total household income,listed by gross amount re-ceived, type of income (e.g.,wages, child support, etc.)and how often the income isreceived by each householdmember

• Names of all householdmembers – check the “no in-come” box if applicable; ifhousehold member is a child,list school name for each

• Signature of an adult house-hold member certifying that

the information providedis correct

• Last four digits of theSocial Security number forthe adult signing the appli-cation or the word“NONE” for this house-hold member if he or shedoes not have a SocialsSecurity number.

If any household mem-ber becomes unemployedor if the household sizeincreases, the householdshould complete a new ap-plication.

Households may com-plete an application onlineat www.broward.k12.fl.us/foodservice. Applicationforms with a letter to par-ents or guardians are be-ing sent home from theschools.

Additional copies areavailable at the principal’soffice in each school. Theinformation provided onthe application will be usedfor the purpose of deter-mining eligibility. Appli-cations may be submittedat any time during the year.

On Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., familiescan travel to St. Paul’s (188 S. Swinton Ave.,Delray Beach FL 33444) and pick up a wholebag of clothes and supplies for only $5.

Kids can choose what they want from thedonated items available and fill up their bags.This special event is made possible by thegroup which also runs the All People’s DayDiversity Festival, to be held March 31. Pro-ceeds from this drive will benefit this festivalthat promotes diversity.

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The American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends that a child’s backpack shouldweigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of thechild’s body weight. This figure may varydepending on the child’s body strength andfitness. Warning signs: a backpack maybe too heavy include – changes in posturewhen wearing it, struggling when puttingit on or taking it off, pain when wearingit, tingling or numbness, or red marks.

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While other schoolsthroughout Florida plan tofully implement the CommonCore State Standards (CCSS)in grades 1-12 in literacy bythree years from now, ZionLutheran Christian School isalready putting changes inplace this year.

In addition to academicallyadvancing their students to pre-pare them for the future, theyare planning to use technol-ogy in their classrooms asmuch as possible. In that vein,students will be required tobring their iPad2 to schoolevery day as teachers will beusing “apps” as part of theirdaily instruction, and, whenpossible, textbooks will bedownloaded, rather than issuedin hard cover.

For parents who do not havean iPad2, they can lease onefor $25 per month per stu-dent, made possible with aspecial lease agreement Zionhas entered with Apple com-puter. The lease includes anApple extendedmanufacturer’s warranty. (Amandatory SafeWare insur-ance policy will be required

By Rachel GalvinIn Nov. 2002, people voted for a class

size reduction in core classes and since lastyear, the school board has been scramblingto meet those requirements, which equal an18 to 1 ratio (students to teacher) for Pre-Kto 3rd, 22 to 1 for 4th to 8th, and 25 to 1 for9th to 12th. For schools unable to meet theserequirements, changes must be made.

Currently, the boundaries for 2014-15are being looked at for possible changesto accommodate schools which find them-selves in this predicament. One exampleis Quiet Waters Elementary. By the 5-year enrollment projections, it is pro-jected to be 102 students over by 2014-15. If this figure does not change, some-thing will have to be done.

But all enrollment figures are reviewedon the 20th day. (Projected enrollmentfigures on the 20th day also determinethings like accommodations for gradua-

Boundary linesBoundary linesBoundary linesBoundary linesBoundary linestion. This is why Deerfield Beach HighSchool’s graduation last June was held atthe Faith Center rather than FAU, sinceFAU was deemed too small for projectednumbers of students).

Boundaries can determine which schoolyour child attends, based on where youlive. Community members can chime inon the boundary process by posting sug-gestions on their website. After commu-nity input is shared at the School BoardWorkshop II on Oct. 25, there will be aseries of more workshops and hearingsheld until the final decision is made — byMarch 28, 2012.

Proposals will be accepted until Oct. 11.To submit a proposal, contact the SchoolBoundaries Department by e-mail(boundaries@browardschools.com) or call754-321-2480. Instructions and supportmaterials are available online at www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolboundaries.

Zion’s leapinto the future

Starting this fall, districts throughout Florida will joinmany other states in implementing new changes to theCommon Core State Standards (CCSS) for kindergartenacross all content areas and for grades 1-12 in literacy. Bythe 2013/14 school year, all content area guidelines in allgrades will be changed, and in the 2014/2015 school year,the FCAT will be replaced. The CCSS’ goal is to makesure that school curriculums align with college and workexpectations, include rigorous content and application ofknowledge through high-order skills while building uponthe strengths and lessons of current state standards. Theirhope is that these changes will help all students prepare tosucceed in a global economy and society. For detailedinformation about CCSS, visit www.corestandards.org.

to cover loss, theft or damage,$50 per year). If you haveyour own iPad2, there will bean extra charge for some ofthe required downloads.

Zion is working on finaliz-ing the wireless installationprocess via Comcast and theyplan to have it in place bySeptember.

Each high school family willbe required to turn in an iPad2Reservation Form whether youdecide to purchase an iPad2on your own, or utilize thelease agreement providedthrough Zion.

Zion will be hosting an AppleEducation instructional event

sponsored by Apple Educa-tion personnel to address yourconcerns and questions onThursday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. inthe Katie Luther Chapel. Anyquestions, please contact AnitaShawver at ashawver@zion-lutheran.org or 954-421-3146 #306.

In other Zion news, therehave been some administra-tive changes: Mr. Kemp willassume the role of ZLCS Head-master, Mrs. Jayne Cunning-ham will assume the role ofZLCS Interim Principal andMrs. JoAnn Halem will as-sume the role of ZLCS InterimVice-Principal.

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NorcrestElementaryMeet & Greet

Friday, Aug. 193951 NE 16 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Pre-K and PLACE:9 to 10 a.m.

Grades -K andAutism Cluster:

1 to 1:45 p.m.Grades-1 to 5: 2 to 3 p.m.

Come meet the teachers!754-322-7250.

It happens in every school… sometimes in big ways thatend in tragedies that are heardabout in the community andbeyond and, more often, insmall ways, ways that go si-lent, but leave behind scarsjust the same.

Knowing how to deal withit, and how to report it, can bea lifesaver. Broward CountySchools have an anti-bullyingpolicy (www.browardschools.com/schools/bullying.htm).

Bullying is classified by theacronym R.I.P. (Repeated, Im-balance of Power and Purpose-ful). Employees are requiredto report incidents. But anyonewho knows about potential bul-lying should report it and cando so anonymously by calling754-321-0911 or visitingwww.browardschools.com.

Parents, if your child is re-luctant to go to school, there

may be something wrong.Look for other signs of bully-ing such as bruising, loss ofappetite or torn clothes. Some-times bullying can be psycho-logical so also look for depres-sion, withdrawal and moodchanges. Ask questions.

Also, look for signs that yourchild could be a bully. Does heor she always want to be incontrol, does your child lackempathy or act impulsively, ishe/ she arrogant? Have a con-versation about respecting oth-ers and valuing diversity.

Having problems gettingthrough to your child? Seek-ing a staff member at the schoolto help out with your child isone step. And, if necessary,seek a family counselor tomake sure your child’s needsare cared for and that yourchild is acting like a good andrespectful citizen within his or

her own school community.Also monitor your child’s

computer usage if you sus-pect cyber bullying (throughe-mail, Facebook, texts, etc.).Talk regularly about onlineactivities if you think there isreason for concern. Considerinstalling parental controlmeasures. Tell your child notto respond to cyber bullying.Keep any messages or pic-tures as evidence. Try to iden-tify who is doing the bully-ing and consider filing a re-port with your service pro-vider. Contact your child’sschool. If the bullying is morethreatening, contact police.

If your child is being bul-lied in a way that is not physi-cally harming, they can try toignore the incident and walkaway. If the incident becomesmore aggressive, they shouldtell a school staff member orsecurity officer, as well astheir parents. If a child viewsor knows about any bullying,they should tell someoneright away.

North Area Transportation TerminalRoutes: 1000 through 1999Lisa McBride, Manager2300 NW 18 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33069754-321-4000(5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

NorthWest Area Transportation TerminalRoutes: 5000 through 5999Eugene Williams, Manager2500 NW 18 Terr., Pompano Beach, FL 33063754-321-4050(5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

Questions? Visit Open House at your closestlocation: Saturday Aug. 20 & Sunday, Aug. 21, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.

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A Blue Florida Certificate of Immuniza-tions (680) is required for enrollment and canbe obtained from the Broward County De-partment of Health or a private physician.

Ask your doctor about any questions per-taining to shots. The County Health Depart-ment will offer free immunizations at manylocal locations, including Amadeo TrinchitellaDeerfield Beach High School Health Center(910 SW 15 St., Deerfield, 33441) on Aug. 22from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring current immuniza-tion records. For more information,visit www.browardhealth.org orwww.browardchd.org.

Minimum required immunizations:Ages 4-6:• 5 doses of Diptheria Tetanus Per-

tussis (DTP), if 4th dose was given onor after 4th birthday, only 4 needed. If5 doses are given, 5th must be be-tween 4 and 6 years.

• 4 doses of IPV: Polio orOPV Oral Poliovirus, if 3rddose was given on or after4th birthday, only 3 needed.If 4 given, 4th between age4 and 6.

• 2 doses of Measles, Mumps,

Deerfield Beach High students, remember, this year,The Code of Student Conduct Handbook is beingdistributed electronically. It is in English, Spanish,Creole and Portuguese at www.browardschools.com.Parents – don’t forget to read through the booklet andprint and sign the required forms within it that must bereturned to your child’s school!

ImmunizationsImmunizationsImmunizationsImmunizationsImmunizationsRubella, Not valid if 1st dose given soonerthan 1st birthday. A 2nd dose may be givenbefore age 4-6 yrs. as long as 4 weeks havelapsed since 1st dose.

Additional shots needed:• Hepatitis B: series of 3 shots for Pre-K-

12, alternative 2-dose available for age 11-15• Tetanus/Diptheria/ Pertussis (TD): 1

dose booster for students entering 7th grade• Varicella Vaccines (Chicken Pox): 2

doses for students K and Grade 1(effective school year), 1

dose for grades 2-8.

DBHS Code of Conduct

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safety tipssafety tipssafety tipssafety tipssafety tipsWhen walking to school, children should make sure

to look left, right and then left again before crossing theroad and make sure to never dart in front of a parked car.The driver will not be able to see them. They shouldwalk, not run. Walking with a group of kids is alsorecommended. Always walk on the sidewalk if pos-sible, facing traffic. Cross on crosswalks. Those 10years and younger should cross with an adult.

For those taking the bus, make sure to stand threegiant steps (six feet) away from the curb. Do not crossin front of the bus unless you are five giant steps (or 10feet) in front of it. Be sure the bus driver can see you.Never walk behind the bus. If you drop something nearthe bus, tell the driver, don’t pick it up yourself. If youhave to cross the street, wait for the bus driver to tell youit is okay. Stay away from the wheels of the bus as well.