Fundamental schools accepting apps

The two fundamental schools for the Simi Valley Unified School District will take applications for children entering kindergarten for the 2008-2009 school year from today through Feb. 14.

Students will be selected for enrollment by lottery from the applications received by the 4 p.m. deadline on Feb. 14.

Parents may participate in only one lottery.

Application forms may be obtained directly from the schools starting Feb. 1: • Hollow Hills Fundamental School, 828 Gibson Ave., (805) 520-6720 • Vista Fundamental School, 2175 Wisteria St., 520-6750.

An information meeting for applicants of both schools is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the multipurpose room at Vista school.

This meeting is for adults only and childcare is not provided.

The agenda will cover key information for parents to make a decision regarding placement of their child.

Children must be five years old on or before Dec. 2 to be eligible for kindergarten in the fall.

A birth certificate, immunization record, physical examination and an oral health assessment are required for registration.

For more information about applications or enrollment requirements, call the individual schools at the numbers above.