Some things to keep in mind during the hot summer months are the importance of staying well hydrated - drinking lots of water and using sun screen when spending time outside (sunny or cloudy). As the school year winds down and outside temperatures are rising, I'm seeing a lot of students for headaches and sun burns. With all of the end of year outdoor activities, it's a good idea to apply sun screen to your student prior to school. We are not able to apply sunscreen at school without a doctor's note. Keeping well hydrated may keep those headaches at bay as well.
Also keep in mind that if your children will be home alone during the summer months, they will need access to a phone in case of emergencies as well as a list of phone numbers to call if they need guidance or assistance. Post your list of emergency contact numbers in a centralized location in your home so it's available for a quick reference. Vale students will be bringing home a summer safety phone reference sheet to be used if you choose. If your child attends the MS or HS and you would like a copy of this safety sheet, please contact me at the MS prior to June 11th.
Kids need to have plenty of healthy snacks available to keep up their energy levels. To lower risk of fire or burns, consider snacks that don't need to be heated or cooked. Keeping hydrated is important, but try to avoid sugary or caffeinated drinks, as they don't work as well for re-hydration and are generally not healthy.
It's important to go over basic first aid and safety with your kids, fire drills for your home and what to do in an emergency (choking, allergic reactions, water safety, etc.)
Please encourage your children to get plenty of exercise and be safe this summer.
Have a great break!!
