The Alden-Conger area early childhood screening will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, starting at 8 a.m. 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 screening and the results. The Legislature states that a parent may decline to have his or her child screened due to conscientiously held beliefs, but must provide a written statement that would become part of the child’s school record. You will need a current immunization record for your child for screening.

You will be contacted to set up an appointment time, or you can call the school to make an appointment. Letters verifying appointment times will be mailed out a few weeks prior to screening. If you have any questions or if you are new to the area and have an eligible child, contact the school elementary office at 874-3240.