Shawmut Tribe Students of the Month: August 💜💛 We are so very proud! Genesis Deer Lucas Trammell Elizabeth Brown Bethany Herren Maverick Fitchett Trevor McCants Colten Ray Leah Ivory Terrie Dozier Nola Wakefield David Iscoa- Moreno Allia Rogers Cade Colley Nola Wakefield
We are so proud to announce our 2023-24 Shawmut Tribe Leaders! 💜💛
Makenna Moore
Nola Wakefield
Jay’vien Jackson
Makyan Dean
David Iscoa
James Thomas
Olivia Fuller
CT Welch
Tonnion Clementson
Cade Colley
Caelen Brewer
Allia Rogers
CHAMBERS COUNTY PUBLIC EVENT CLEAR BAG PROCEDURE.
This new procedure takes place immediately.
September Menu 🍎🍏
2023 Shawmut spirit day shirt orders
will be sent home no later than Thursday! 💜💛
Shawmut Elementary Fall Festival is back! 🎃
Grits with Grandparents! RSVP forms are being sent home with students this week! 💜💛
Character Education
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.
🔔Attendance Matters🔔
⭐️PEBT information⭐️
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✏️
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1Gbv3DWV01wgs59Chf1MmaxUFa61cLa5X/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword
August Menu 🍽️
