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April 2008
Kings parents, register your preschoolers
It’s that time of year again! Parents in the Kings Local School District should be on notice that registration of preschoolers begins today, April 14. Children who are three or four years old are eligible for registration. Parents should contact Sharol Francoksy at (513) 398-8050, extension 10040, for registration information.
In addition, first-time kindergarten students who will need extended care can be registered starting on April 14.
The district’s kindergarten registration is 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. Students must be five years old by September 30 to enter kindergarten. Parents should bring their child’s…
- Birth certificate
- Social Security Number
- Custody papers (if applicable)
- Proof of immunizations
- Proof of residency
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Financial Literacy Month
April is here again! Not only is it beginning to warm up outside, but April also means it’s Financial Literacy Month.
It seems schools are doing more to make kids more knowledgeable about saving and investing money. At Mason High School, for instance, Comet Savings & Loan offers students certificates of deposit and savings, check-cashing and “instant loan” services.
Students are assessed 25-cent late fees per banking day for late loan payments, and if students reach $2 in fees, they won’t be able to take out loans for the rest of the school year. To really drive the point home, report cards are withheld when students don’t pay back loans.
First Financial Bank sponsors the bank, which is FDIC-insured.
In addition, the Federal Reserve has a Web site where parents and teachers can get ideas to help their kids become more financially responsible. The site includes a glossary of terms, articles and materials that can be ordered online.
What else can schools do to help kids understand how money works?
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