Always Changing and Always Growing: Fourth Grade Program
Dear Parents:
Our fourth grade students are about to study an important lesson about puberty. This letter is a brief explanation of topics that will be discussed during our presentation. Nurse Fox will be presenting the information to the girls. Mr. Swadley and Mr. Trent will be presenting the information to the boys.
The presentation will help both boys and girls:
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Understand the physical and emotional changes they experience during puberty, and acknowledge these changes as a normal part of growth and development.
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Understand that personal hygiene is each individual’s responsibility.
In addition, the program helps girls:
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Understand the menstrual cycle.
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Understand what to expect during a period.
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Learn how to manage periods while continuing with normal activities.
The presentation includes material provided by The Always Changing and Growing Up Program which is based on national research and consultation with school nurses, health educators, parents, and medical professionals. It has been a trusted resource for over 30 years and has been taught to millions of students nationwide. It is provided as a free educational service to our school by P&G’s brands: Always feminine protection products, and by Secret and Old Spice deodorants and antiperspirants.
We will have the program on January 23rd. Please sign and return this letter by January 21st, indicating your permission for your child to participate in the lesson. If you have any questions about the Always Changing and Growing Up Program please call Nurse Fox at (417) 847-4040.
⏯ Has my permission to participate in the Always Changing and Growing Up Program
⏯ Does not have my permission to participate.
Jeff Swadley
Intermediate Principal
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