When you move your child's backpack after he or she drops it at the door, does it feel like it contains 40 pounds of rocks? Maybe you've noticed your child struggling to put it on, or bending forward while carrying it.
If you've been concerned about the effects that extra weight might have on your child's still-growing body, you are correct to do so. Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for kids, like back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as poor posture. A few changes could help lighten the load!
American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recommends a
· Waist and chest straps to help distribute the weight of the backpack more evenly across your child’s back
Make sure your child uses both straps when carrying the backpack; using one strap shifts the weight to one side and causes muscle pain and posture problems
Make certain the shoulder straps are tightened so the backpack is fitted to your child’s back; a dangling backpack can cause spinal misalignment and pain
Encourage your child to use the chest, waist and compression straps, and to adjust them to the load
· Pack Smartly
A roomy backpack may seem like a good idea, but the more space there is to fill, the more likely your child will fill it. Help your child determine what is absolutely necessary to carry. If it's not essential, have them leave it at home, in their locker or in the classroom. It is easy to teach the 10% weight rule: If your child weighs 50 pounds, his/her bookbag should weigh no more than 5 pounds. This is a great topic of discussion when your child is packing for the day.
Brenda Strickland, LPN
Shawmut School Nurse
Registration extended through tomorrow (Friday, August 18!) Please help spread the word! 💜💛🏈⚽️📣
‼️Reminder: Spirit Day shirt orders are due by Friday!
Attendance Matters in Chambers County.
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Please help us stock our uniform closet.
Royal blue, light blue, burgundy, etc. are not acceptable shirt colors. Remember…all shirts and dresses must have a collar as well. We will be calling home starting tomorrow.
Our TRIBE is so excited to start our new year! 💜💛
Reminder: Pre-K and Kindergarten parents only may walk their student in on the 1st day!
✏️2023-2024 Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary Handbook✏️
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The CCSD is pleased to share that Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday will be Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23. The state will waive its 4% tax on school-related supplies and clothing. Some cities are also waiving the local taxes too. The tax-free weekend allows for purchases of pencils, calculators, binders, and other essential school supplies without a sales tax. Items include clothing priced at $100 or less per garment, school supplies priced at $50 or less per item, books that cost $30 or less and tablets, laptops, computers and printers that sell for costs of $750 or less. You can view the full list from the Dept. of Revenue using this link: https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ultraviewer/viewer/basic_viewer/index.html?form=2023/03/2023-Back-to-School-Sales-Tax-Holiday-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Please remember to try to shop local whenever possible. #ChambersCounty
Sharing this schedule adjustment for Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary –
August 3rd – Pre-K Orientation – 10 to 11 a.m. EST
August 7th – Open House – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST – Grades K-2
Sharing upcoming open house and orientation events across the Chambers County School District.
BHS is now accepting volunteers for our PTO. We cannot do it without you, we want the 2023/2024 school year to be the best one yet! New and exciting things are coming and we need your help! No commitments too small!! 💜💛
CCSD Back to School update - The new revised dress code is being shared for students and parents to shop for their approved back to school clothes. Vendors such as Old Navy, Target, Walmart and The Children's Place will have these colors and styles. School starts on Aug. 8th.
BHS Tribe Spirit Day Shirts 2023-2024!
Order forms will be available at Open House! 💜💛
Pre-K Orientation 💛💜
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