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Important School Information
Sugar Incentives
In a recent PTA Board meeting, a parent expressed concerns about the number of sweets that students receive at school. She conducted a survey for several weeks and found that, on average, her children received sweets nearly everyday. The sweets were given by the teacher, by the PTA, by room mothers as part of a class party, or by parents for birthday celebrations. She asked that the school move toward the elimination of sweets at school. I informed her that we have considered, and will continue to consider, measures that reduce the amount of sweets the students receive, but there is no intention of making Lindon Elementary a "sugar-free" school. For example, the school has removed treats linked to "Spirit Days" and downsized the treats for Grandparents Day, Reading Date with Mom and Dad, and the Home Reading books. I encourage parents and teachers that share her concern to consider stickers, pencils, and other non-treat items for class incentives and celebrations.
Box Top Competition
The last day to turn in box tops for the school competition is Friday, February 12th. The class parties will be held one week later, Friday, February 19th. We want to express our appreciation for your support and help in thsi endeavor as we try to raise money for Lindon Elementary.
As you turn in your box tops, it is helpful to trim them down to size and verify that they have not expired.
FRIENDS FOR SIGHT
This is a nonprofit organization setup to detect vision problems, is coming to UTAH Valley. We need people who recognize the importance of children's vision concerns, are willing to be trained in vision screening, and will volunteer at least 25 hours a year. Volunteers will be trained in vision screening to recognize Amblyopia, lazy eye blindness which affects one in four children and is correctable up to age seven, and other vision problems. Vision screening is done on the preschool level to identify problems as soon as possible. Our goal is to begin screening in Fall 2009. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Terri Smith at 801-226-3157, email
tap.smith@hotmail.com or the United way at 801-377-6600. For information on Friends for Sight please
visit www.for-sight.com.
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