Back to School
It’s that time of year again, summer is winding down and that to back to school feeling is in the air. Stores are stocked up on school supplies and between new pens, pencils, binders and lunch boxes, it can be difficult to decide which products are healthy and safe for school students. To make choosing school supplies easy for parents and students, Healthy Schools PA has put together a ” Green Guide for Back to School” to make sure this school year will be a safe and healthy!
Fragrance-Free Schools Video Contest Winners:
1st Place Winner
Souderton Area High School
Watch Video Here
Runner-Up
Livia Molinaro
Franklin Regional School District
Watch Video Here
Background:
Every day students suffer because of allergies and asthma triggered by fragrances. In fact, about 30% of the population suffers from allergies and is, in some degree, affected by fragrances. Approximately 5 to 10% of the population are extremely sensitive to these scented products—and these sensitivities can have a severe impact on the lives of both adults and students.
For more information on Fragrance-Free Schools, click here!
Special thanks to the Highmark Foundation for sponsoring this contest!
View the informative webinar “IPM and Schools: Lice, Bed Bugs and Beyond” here:
Lyn Garling and Michelle Niedermeier, both with the PA Integrated Pest Management Program, present information regarding best management practices in the school setting. Lyn and Michelle have extensive experience in this field and will cover all topics related to pest management in the school setting. Questions regarding pest management? This is the session for you! This webinar is relevant for all audiences: parents, teachers, facility directors and employees, and administration. Contact us at 412.404.2872 or info@healthyschoolspa.org to receive more information.
Webinar link: http://services.choruscall.com/links/wfahe150407.html