Hometown Kids

The Floyd County Schools Pre-K registration period to apply for the 2012-2013 school year is Feb. 20-March 2.

-Media release: This is an opportunity for parents to register their children for the slots available in the Pre-K program in Floyd County Schools for next school year.  

-Applications for the program will be available at each school in the system offering a Pre-K class beginning on Monday, February 20.  Applications will be available during the registration period and should be turned in to the local school.  To be eligible for Pre-K , a child must be four-years-old on or before September 1, 2012.  Proof of the child’s age will not be needed to complete an application but proof of residency will be required.  A recent utility bill in the name of the applicant will be acceptable as proof of residency. 

-Pre-K slots are not filled on a first come basis so applications received on the first and last day of the application period will have an equal opportunity at the slots available. Names will be randomly drawn from applications received to fill the number of spaces available at each school site.  All parents of applicants will be notified by mail concerning the status of their application.  -There will be 19 Pre-K classes formed next year in the Floyd County School System. There are 20 available Pre-K slots in each of the 19 classes.  Pre-K sites and the number of classes at each site are: Alto Park Elementary (2 classes), Cave Spring Elementary (1 class), Garden Lakes Elementary (2 classes), Glenwood Primary (4 classes), Johnson Elementary (2 classes), McHenry Primary (2 classes), Midway Primary (2 classes), Model Elementary (2 classes), and Pepperell Primary (2 classes).

-Date set for parents to register their children for Kindergarten classes to begin next August in Floyd County Schools.  Parents may take children to their local school for registration and a screening on Thursday, May 10, between noon and 6 p.m.  A registration packet will be available at each primary and elementary school with a Kindergarten class in Floyd County Schools or online at www.floydboe.net.  A child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012, to enroll. Register

Registration begins for YMCA/Arsenal Soccer

-Media release: The Rome Floyd YMCA has begun taking registration for its Arsenal Rome Recreational Soccer League Season that will be starting at Grizzard Park on the East Rome Bypass. The league is for ages 4 to 16 based on the child’s age as of Aug, 1, 2011.

-Practice is once a week between 5:30 and 7:30pm starting 3/12. Games are Saturday’s Starting 3/17 and March 6th is the last day for registration. There is a $10 late fee after 3/6/2012. Teams are selected on 3/7. Cost is $80 ($55 for members) and includes GYSA registration, trophy, and end of season cook out. Scholarships are available. Shinguards are required. There is a $5 charge for new jerseys.
-YMCA also needs coaches. No special soccer skills are necessary to be a coach for U10s and younger. All you need is time and patience. YMCA staff will provide reading materials, training, and supervision. Applications are available at the YMCA, East 2nd Ave. Call (706)232-2468 or (706)936-6447 or e-mail at robkoch63@yahoo.com