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Register now for the 2009/10 school year at Pine Island Elementary

By Staff | Aug 11, 2009

Even though the kids have just been released for their summer break, parents should take the time to register their children now to attend Pine Island Elementary School when classes resumes on Aug. 24. The first bell will ring at 9:15 a.m. and breakfast will be served from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. The children will be released each afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to register their children now and can do so by visiting the school office during week days. The requirements for registration follows:

n Anyone registering a student must show a photo ID

n Original birth certificate or copy faxed from previous school to our office

n Social Security card if available

n Florida certificate of immunization (original blue card) can be obtained for free by taking your former state’s immunization record to the Lee County Health Department, 3920 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers. (For more information, call 332-9601)

n Proof of residence, only one of the following documents are required: Electric bill, water bill, cable bill, or land line telephone bill, signed lease agreement, statement from landlord on their letterhead verifying occupancy, homestead exemption card. If you are building a house, you can provide a mortgage acceptance letter including name, loan number, property address and a letter from the builder with an expected completion date (the completion date and the date the child will start attending school must be within a sensible time period). If you are buying a house you can provide a settlement statement or mortgage acceptance letter including name, loan number, property address and closing date. We do not accept sales contracts, commitment letters, or truth in lending statements. If living with relatives or friends, present a letter from them listing your name and the names of your children, stating that you are residing at their address, and a copy of one of the documents listed above to verify their address.

n Proof of custody is required if the child is not living with both natural parents

n Name and address of last school attended

n Copy of IEP (Individual education plan) if you child is in an exceptional student education (ESE) program

n If returning to the Lee County School District you only need to provide immunization record, proof of residence, proof of custody if applicable and an IEP if you child has one. See above for additional information regarding these documents

n If entering the Lee County School District from another public or private school located in Florida, you do not need a physical exam. All other documentation listed above is required.

For more information, visit Pine Island Elementary School located on Avenue D in Bokeelia from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or call 283-0505.