SUN SAFETY & #MY YOUNGER SELF
A Melanoma Awareness & Messages of Hope Campaigns
Health & Safety May 2018 Newsletter
Primary Schools
The Health and Safety Committee video presentation of a #NEWFAMILYRULE for parents at the Primary School PTA meetings with handouts from KidsHealth.org
Locust PTA Meeting on May 23rd
Hemlock PTA Meeting on May 31st
Homestead PTA Meeting on June 5th
https://youtu.be/QnYWV8yzmWs
Elementary Schools
The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation (MolliesFund.org) has arranged for copies of a "Mission: Sunwise" activity book for 2nd grade students. Students can complete the booklet during the week of May 21st. Students who complete the activities will receive a homework pass for their participation. Books will be distributed to students on Friday, May 18th.
Middle School
The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation (MolliesFund.org) sponsors a Melanoma Awareness Assembly every year at the GCMS. The 6th grade assembly is scheduled for Friday, May 25th.
Parents and students can take a Sun Safety Personal Assessment (pdf attached). Complete the attached Skin Cancer Fact Sheet which includes information about how to take a self-exam and warning signs. Also included is a Goal Sheet for students to write a sun safety plan and include their signature.
The PTA Health and Safety representatives will display posters regarding sun safety at the school donated by the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation.
High School
Parents can view this video presentation titled "Dear 16 year-old Me". Review the "Have you checked your Skin Lately?" pdf below, which provides the ABCDE's in examining skin.
The PTA Health and Safety representatives are displaying posters regarding sun safety at the school.
https://youtu.be/_4jgUcxMezM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NldzDjMnAF0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NldzDjMnAF0
examples of school posters
https://youtu.be/l0iTrNRM6Us
Sunscreen Dispensers for GCHS & GCMS Student Locker Rooms
The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation has donated these sunscreen dispensers which will be installed in student locker rooms at the GCHS and GCMS.
Additional Links / Resources
https://youtu.be/9EBJdDD7I98
https://youtu.be/heQOFK_gaGg