Archive - Aug 15, 2011

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County’s roadside policy wins award, protects native species

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

JOHNSON COUNTY- Johnson County Roadside Vegetation Manager Chris Henze couldn’t wait to get outside on a hot July day to work on Johnson County’s roadsides.
“It’s the growing season,” he said, time to implement the carefully-orchestrated process that starts with a battle and ends in a blaze of colorful beauty.


Register now for 21st Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

CEDAR RAPIDS– Registration is now underway for the 21st annual Especially For You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer. Race day is Sun., Oct. 2. The race is co-founded by Mercy Medical Center and General Mills.


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm


Wed, Aug 17:
Sponsored Meal/Library.
Roast turkey, sweet potatoes mash, broccoli w/cheese sauce, creamy cucumber/tomato/onion, cantaloupe, birthday cake, ice cream cup.

Thu, Aug 18:
LS liver & onions or Hamburger patty, oven brown potatoes, spinach, Mandarin oranges, cheesecake bar. BINGO.

Fri, Aug 19:
Tuna loaf, baked potato half w/sour cream, broccoli Normandy, sunshine salad. Cards.

Mon, Aug 22:
Chili w/beans, spinach, Mandarin salad w/assorted dressings, banana peach cup, brownie.

Tue, Aug 23:


Lakeview PTO

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

The dates for the Lakeview PTO meetings this school year can be found on our website, Solon.k12.ia.us>Calendars>SCSD Online Calendar
All meetings will be held in the Lakeview Media Center beginning at 7 p.m. and childcare will be provided. We hope you will join us as we plan activities to benefit Lakeview children and staff.


Middle school football starts soon

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

Practice for Solon Middle School football begins Wednesday, Aug. 24, the first day of school, immediately after dismissal. A player must have a current, completed physical form turned into the middle school office, in order to practice. For the first three-days, players will practice in T-shirts and shorts and football shoes.


Senior citizen pass 

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

Residents of the school district who are 65-years of age or older may receive lifetime passes to all school events (with the exception of tournaments).  If you are eligible for the pass, please contact the high school activities office.


Competent private instruction

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

Families who desire Competent Private Instruction need to contact the Central Office for the proper forms which must be returned no later than Aug. 26 or within 14 calendar days of removing your child from Solon Schools. If you are enrolling in a home school assistance program please notify the school district if you plan to dual enroll.


Lunch menus

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

Lunch menus for the school year can be found by going to our website Solon.k12.ia.us>Calendars>SCSD Online Calendar.


Athletic events

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

Athletic events for the school year can be found by going on our website
Solon.k12.ia.us>Calendars>SCSD Online Calendar.


Parent notification system

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:00pm

The Solon Community School District will once again be utilizing a parent notification system during the 2011-12 school year.  We will be utilizing a new vendor, School Messenger Notification System, to notify parents and staff members information for weather-related school and activity dismissals, late starts or cancellations by phone, email and at a later date optionally via text message.  The district’s primary method to report school closings and delays is local television and radio station announcements.  The School Messenger Notification System will be a secondary public announcement.  P