Burlington, IA- The Burlington Community School District has announced the Corse Early Childhood Center will continue to serve as a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The CACFP is a federal program administered by the USDA. Child care participants who are members of FIP or SNAP households or who are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meals. Meals are available at no separate charge to enrolled participants at the Corse Early Childhood Center. "The program will give us the ability to meet the needs of the growing number of students at the Corse Center," said Principal Bryan Baker. "Through the CACFP we are able to ensure our kids have access to nutritious meals and snacks while they are at school." To learn more about the CACFP, click here. (visit educateiowa.gov)
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Community School District will be hosting a free Back to School Kickoff event Saturday august 13th. Families are invited to a free family day camp at Camp Eastman. 1780 N 650 East Rd, Nauvoo Ill. The event is hosted by PiECES afterschool, Club M Mentoring, and the VIBE Virtual Learning Program. Activities will be led by local groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Burlington Library. Free bus transportation will be provided by the school district. A free lunch will also be provided. Bus departure times and locations: 9:30 AM- Depart Grimes Elementary 11:00 AM - Depart BHS (Cafeteria Entrance) 13:30 PM- Depart Sunnyside