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SLBT School Supply Drive

Kitterman Woods — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:50:05 +0000

Kitterman Woods Residents SLBT is hosting school supply drop off boxes for the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County! You can support our local children by dropping off school supplies at any SLBT location in St. Lucie County! Our school supply boxes are available now through September 30th.

Date: Sunday August 5, 2018 through Sunday September 30, 2018.
Time: All Day Event
Location: St. Lucie Battery & Tire Corporate Headquarters
Address: 5500 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, Florida 34947
Category: Community

https://www.allthingstreasurecoast.com/events

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Back to School: Backpack Safety for Kids

Kitterman Woods — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:38:35 +0000

Kitterman Woods knows everyone is excited to be back in school but 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?

Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for kids, like back and shoulder pain, and poor posture.

While we wait for solutions like digital textbooks to become widespread, there are things you can do to help prevent injury.

the American Chiropractic Association recommends a backpack weigh no more than 10 percent of a child’s weight.
The correct size: never wider or longer than your child’s torso and never hanging more than 4 inches below the waist
Padded back and shoulder straps
Multiple compartments to better distribute the weight

Remember: 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. 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.

What About Backpacks on Wheels? Rolling backpacks should be used “cautiously and on a limited basis by only those students who are not physically able to carry a backpack,” the ACA website reads. The reason? They clutter school corridors, replacing a potential back injury hazard with a tripping hazard.

Help your child determine what is necessary to carry. If it’s not essential, leave it at home and, pick up that pack from time to time.

For more info visit: https://www.acatoday.org/

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BACK TO SCHOOL ! For ” Teachers” Expo!

Kitterman Woods — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:14:06 +0000

” To Provide All SLC Teachers an opportunity to Discover The many Non- Profits in our County That Will Helps Their Students.”

ALL ST. LUCIE COUNTY SCHOOL TEACHERS:

(Public & Private) Are invited to Attend At no cost!

Tuesday , July 24th 2018

11:00 Am – 3:00 PM

Grace Way Village:

1780 Hartman Road, Fort Pierce

( Snack Bar will be open)

Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be available for purchase.

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