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Hi all, Every year in May I go around to my local schools and give information out on Lyme disease.
I also speak to the school nurses. They are happy to have the information and are always happy to see me.
I have also been asked to speak during health class. This year I am going to ask about showing the DVD " under our skin" during health class at the high school.
I am also going to print out the following form and give it to the schools and encourage them to purchase the school curriculum program. The form is below and can be uploaded at the Lyme disease association website.
School Curriculum Order Form:
A curriculum about tick-borne diseases for grades K, 3, 6 and 9 with age appropriate goals, activities and measurable guidelines. The curriculum includes tick awareness, prevention tips, proper tick removal, and the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. The curriculum is designed for use in elementary school (grades K and 3), middle school (grade 6) and high school (grade 9). The K and 3rd grade programs focus on what ticks look like, where they live, and what to do if you find a tick with activities designed to ensure understanding of the program. The 6th grade program introduces more sophisticated concepts of prevention that is also delivered in a 22 minute DVD. The ninth grade program adds a discussion of the psychological, emotional and social ramifications of Lyme disease, best described in the words of the high school students through a 20-minute DVD, specifically designed to address this complex issue. Our hope is that education will prevent Lyme disease in those who are well, and promote empathy, understanding and compassion for those who are struggling to overcome their illness.
In addition to the curriculum (including the 6th and 9th grade DVD's, the packet also includes:
I. Tick Removal Kit- A complete tick removal kit including fine point tweezers with attached magnifier in a travel case, designed in collaboration with the American Red Cross and the Greenwich Department of Health.
II. Nurses Information Packet- A general packet of information about Lyme disease symptoms as well as a protocol that can be used in schools to help identify students at risk for Lyme disease. ______________________________________________________________________ ORDER FORM TOTAL I. School Curriculum Kit @ $60 each __________ II. Education Video _______Video(s) @ $12 each __________ III. Additional Tick Removal Kits ________Kit(s) @ $15 each __________ V. Tax-Deductible Donation for Lyme Disease Education & Research __________
Phone Number: ________________________ May we add you to our mailing list? Yes___�_ No ____
Payment Method: Personal Check or Credit Card (Visa/Master Card /Amex Accepted) My check for $________ is enclosed. (Please make check payable to Time For Lyme, Inc.)
Time For Lyme, Inc. (Affiliate of the Lyme Disease Association, Inc.) www.timeforlyme.org A 501 (c) 3 Charitable Organization, Tax ID# 06-1559393 P.O. Box 31269, Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 969-1333
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please edit your post and make those really LONG LINES SHORTER ... it caused your post to go super wide meaning it goes beyond NORMAL WIDTH to read, and we neuro folks can't go back/forth and comprehend.
i did that before not knowing anything different, so don't feel bad ok!!
just click on pencil, 3rd box to right in your post where you show your made up form. shorten them to 75-80% of length you had, click edit send, and check to see if you can see your entire form in your NORMAL WIDTH of pc screen.
big thanks!
thanks for giving others your wonderful ideas!!
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