The state of Minnesota requires a check of vision, hearing and developmental growth of all 3- to 5-year-old children before starting kindergarten. The Albert Lea School District conducts free screenings each month at Brookside Education Center. If your child has not been screened, please call Julie at 379-4843 or email jsager@albertlea.k12.mn.us to schedule your child’s 60- to 75-minute appointment. The next screening will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. March 22, 2012.