DHS to host college planning meetings
Durango High School invites parents and students to these college planning meetings:
“College Essay Writing” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in the DHS library. Participants will learn tips and tricks designed to write a winning college essay.
“How to Prepare for College and Beyond” will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the DHS library. Freshmen and sophomores will learn what they can do now to better prepare for their future. Participants will discuss what colleges look for, local resources and tips and tricks to succeed in school and beyond.
9-R school board postpones meeting
The Durango School District 9-R School Board will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. in the board room at the Durango School District 9-R Office, 201 E. 12th St.
Candidates’ forum to address education
The Durango Education Foundation will host a candidates’ forum focusing on education, with Colorado Rep. Mike McLachlan and candidate and former state representative J. Paul Brown from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave.
The formal forum will run from 6:15 to 7 p.m. with time afterward for people to speak with the candidates informally.
The candidates will answer questions about education issues facing Colorado schools. The scope includes prekindergarten through post-secondary education.
All voters in the 59th District are invited to attend. To submit questions in advance, email 9RFoundation@gmail.com, call 385-1491 or visit www.durangoeducationfoundation.org.
Escalante open house set for Thursday
Escalante Middle School has rescheduled its open house to 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
A barbecue will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. A meet-and-greet with the teachers will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
TCAP results will be available to pick up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. TCAP information sessions will be available as well as a question-and-answer session with counselors.
Driver’s education classes available
Four Corners Safety Association will offer the next 30-hour driver’s education classes Nov. 22, 24-26; Dec. 29-30; Jan. 2-3; and March 23-26.
The cost for the class plus the six hours of driving required by the state is $385.
For more information and registration, call Tim Cunningham at 375-1230.
Ignacio announces meals policy
Ignacio School District announces its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced-price meals served through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
Children from families whose income is at or below certain levels are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Application forms are being provided to all homes with a letter to parents.
Only one application is required for all children in the household. Additional copies are available in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential.
Applications from families receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations need to list only the children’s names, name of the person receiving the program benefits, respective case number and the signature of an adult household member.
Households with children who are eligible under the Head Start/Even Start, homeless, migrant or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving benefits.
Foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income.
Participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals and should contact their school.
Kim Cotta, food service director, will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the decision, a request may be made to discuss it with the determining official.
Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. If people are not eligible now but have a decrease in income, become unemployed, have an increase in family size or become eligible for SNAP or FDPIR benefits, they may fill out an application at that time.
Hannah Robertson enrolls at Cornell
Hannah Robertson of Durango was one of more than 200 new students who enrolled in Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, for the 2014-15 academic year.
For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.
Continuing education is available at FLC
Fort Lewis College Continuing Education Program will offer these courses:
“Retirement Planning 101: How to Develop Your Retirement Plan Properly” will be taught by Roger O’Keefe from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays from Oct. 6 to 16. This in-depth practical planning course is intended to help future retirees enjoy a successful retirement. The registration deadline is Thursday. The cost is $99 for four classes.
“Guitar: Learn to Play in a Day!” will be taught by Marlene Hutchinson from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11. This is a one-day workshop for busy adults who would like to play guitar but do not have time for weekly lessons. Participants will learn basic chords, simple strumming, picking patterns, tuning techniques, guitar care and more. Bring an acoustic guitar, and $30 is payable in class for the workbook and Snark electronic tuner. The registration deadline is Monday. The cost is $84.
Advance registration is required. To register, call 247-7385 or visit www.fortlewis.edu/Continuing-education.
St. Columba students using Chromebooks
St. Columba School, 1801 East Third Ave., announces each student in the fifth to eighth grade now has a Google Chromebook.
The fourth grade also has a dedicated cart of Chromebooks, and the younger grades have access to them on a regular basis.
For more information, call 247-5527.
Herald Staff
