This week's activities at some Elgin area schools

Here is what's in the news for the week of Monday to Friday, Jan. 11-15, at Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools. For details, visit u-46.org. Seniors 62 and older living in the district may attend U-46 plays and concerts for free if they pick up a platinum card from Paula in the Communications office. Call (847) 888-5000, ext. 5040 to order one.

Board meetingbull; The U-46 Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 140 at the Educational Services Center located at 355 E. Chicago St., Elgin. The public is welcome to attend and provide comments to the school board at the open meetings. For more information on the board, visit the "School Board and Community" link on the district Web site at u-46.org.Final examsbull; Final exams will be held at the high schools Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 15.Ellisbull; On Wednesday, band students will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the Ellis Middle School auditorium, 225 S. Liberty St., Elgin. The performance also features the beginner and intermediate bands comprised of band students from Huff, Lords Park, Channing and Hilltop elementary schools. Tickets are $2, $1 for students and senior citizens or $6 per family.Garfieldbull; On Thursday, a health clinic sponsored by U-46 and the Greater Elgin Family Care Center will be held for children birth to 18 years old from 3 to 6 p.m. at Garfield Elementary School, 420 May St., Elgin. Call for appointments at (847) 608-1344. Services provided include baby exams, school and sports physicals, shots, care for minor illnesses, lead and diabetic screening and more.Highlandbull; On Wednesday, a health clinic sponsored by U-46 and the Greater Elgin Family Care Center will be held for children birth to 18 years old from 3 to 6 p.m. at Highland Elementary School, 190 N. Melrose Ave., Elgin. Call for appointments at (847) 608-1344. Laurel Hillbull; Also on Tuesday, a health clinic sponsored by U-46 and the Greater Elgin Family Care Center will be held for children birth to 18 years old from 3 to 6 p.m. at the school, 1750 Laurel Ave., Hanover Park. Call for appointments at (847) 608-1344 or call the school at (630) 213-5580. Services provided include baby exams, school and sport physicals, shots, care for minor illnesses, lead and diabetic screening and more.bull; On Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., the school will hold a Family Literacy Workshop for students in kindergarten and first grade along with their families. They will work together on reading and writing curriculum.Lincolnbull; On Monday, an ISAT Parent Workshop will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School, 1650 Maureen Drive, Hoffman Estates. Parents will learn how to prepare their child for testing.Otter Creekbull; On Wednesday, a school assembly called "A Musical for Young Audiences about Thomas Edison" will be presented at 8:45 a.m. for students in fourth through sixth grades by Phase to Phase Production. Students in preschool through third grade at Otter Creek Elementary School will view the assembly at 9:45 a.m. This is not open to the public.Sycamore Trailsbull; On Monday, an assembly will showcase BMX Riders performing for the students and talking about safety at 8:30 a.m. at Sycamore Trails Elementary School in Bartlett.