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Allergy-Smart Back to School

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  Hello Parents, Guardians, and Teachers, With Back to School in full swing in many parts of the country, here’s some important information about food allergies that can help keep kids safe and healthy. Living with Food Allergies Thanks to resources from Kids with Food Allergies (KFA), families can successfully manage food allergies and still enjoy a full, active life. KFA offers parents practical articles, guides, and recipes to create fun and safe allergy-friendly snacks . Did You Know? Here are some of the most common food allergens: Peanuts   Tree Nuts  Eggs      Milk      Wheat         Wheat crackers Sesame      Sesame seeds rolls Soy     In fact, in the United States, nine foods cause the majority of food allergy reactions. The KFA website provides easy-to-read guides for each allergen, with answers to common questions, school tips,...

Rearing Up for BACK TO SCHOOL!

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  New year, new adventures—let’s make this the brightest school year yet!     #BackToSchoolReady     Rearing Up for BACK TO SCHOOL! 5 Fun Ways to Get in Gear     1.      Reset Your Routine – Start bedtime and wake-up times a week early. Bye-bye summer snooze button! 2.          Create a Smart Spot – Make a cozy homework nook stocked with pencils, paper, and good vibes. 3.             Talk It Out – Share what’s exciting (or a little scary) about the first day. Team pep talks work! 4.          Warm Up Those Brains – Read a book, play a math game, or try a puzzle. Shake off the summer cobwebs! 5.      Shop & Shine – Let kids pick one “just-for-me” school item to show off their style. Instant excitement!                 Ready, set…...

Summer Fun Reading Picks

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  Summer Reading   For 6–7 Year Olds (1st–2nd Grade) 1.    “Frog and Toad Are Friends” by Arnold Lobel – Adventures of two best friends. 2.    “ Henry and Mudge” series by Cynthia Rylant – A boy and his big, lovable dog. 3.    “Amelia Bedelia” by Peggy Parish – Funny misunderstandings from a very literal housekeeper. 4.    “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” by Eric Litwin – Music, colors, and cool attitude. 5.    “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!” by Mo Willems – Silly story with expressive characters. 6.    “I Have a Pet”  by Vivienne Munn- A joyful read about kids and their adorable pets. For 10-Year-Olds (5th Grade) 1.    “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown – A robot learns to survive in the wild. 2.    “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” by Louis Sachar – Wacky short stories from a 30-story school. 3.    “Frindle” by Andrew Clements – A boy invents a new w...