The Alden-Conger area aarly childhood screening will be held on Monday starting at 8 a.m. This will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alden. The screening program is provided for 3- to 4-year-olds and any 5-year-olds who have not been screened. There is no charge for this service.

Screening is a requirement for school enrollment. A child cannot be enrolled in Minnesota in a public school until the parent or guardian of the child submits to the school a record indicating when the child received early childhood screening and the results of the screening. The Legislature states that a parent may decline to have his/her child screened due to conscientiously held beliefs, but must provide a written statement that would become part of the child&8217;s permanent school record. You will need a current immunization record for your child for screening.

Parents will be contacted to set up an appointment time, or they can call the school to make an appointment. A letter verifying appointment times will be mailed out a few weeks prior to screening. For more information, contact the school elementary office at 874-3240.