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Last August, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that middle and high schools delay the start of class until 8:30 am or later, stating that "chronic sleep loss in children and adolescents is one of the most common - and easily fixable - public health issues in the U.S. today." Please join the next ISC meeting for a roundtable discussion on sleep and school start times.
Remind your child to check Lost and Found, located in the Merion cafeteria. It's loaded with coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Take a look now before spring clean-out happens in mid-April.
These programs are available for families with uninsured children:
Dental Care: Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) hosts the 12th annual "Give Kids a Smile" Day during the week of March 30 - April 3. To learn more, click here. If interested in vision care for insured children, PCCY will hold the "Give Kids sight" Day on October 24, 2015. Please note the date change; this event will be held in the fall this year, not the spring. Immunizations: Montrgomery County Health Department provides vaccinations to children without insurance coverage. Learn more here. Free or low-cost health insurance: Health insurance is within reach for uninsured kids. Go here for more informations On March 18 and 19, over 350 Merion students participated in Go for the Greens sponsored by the LMSD Wellness Council. The event gave students a chance to taste and then vote for two vegetables: jicama and radishes. For both vegetables, about 60% of students liked them and only 40% said "yuck." Ask your child what they preferred! Here are the results:  |
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