Introduction
We hope all our Kangaroo families have a safe and happy Independence Day. We would like to thank all who have served bravely for our country.
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We have added a “Did You Know” section to the bottom of the newsletter as a helpful resource for families. The topics will be related to anything that may be helpful in that particular month or season.
Announcements
Clubhouse #1
- We are happily accepting sunscreen donations. Please drop them off to your director.
- We have 2 beautiful new playgrounds and new playground equipment. Be sure to check out the new play spaces!
- There are many field trips for the month of July! Sign up near check-in station. Please make sure you sign your children up for the appropriate age group on the form.
- Please make sure your children come ready for summer heat and outdoor play. They need shoes on and if possible, please apply sunscreen before school.
Clubhouse #2
- We are happily accepting sunscreen donations. Please drop them off to your director.
- There are many field trips for the month of July! Sign up near check-in station. Please make sure you sign your children up for the appropriate age group on the form.
- Please make sure your children come ready for summer heat and outdoor play. They need shoes on and if possible, please apply sunscreen before school.
Clubhouse #3
- We are happily accepting sunscreen donations. Please drop them off to your director.
- The new playground equipment is installed and ready for lots of play!
- We are sorry for the inconvenience with the door lock. We are working to fix this promptly as we are going to replace it.
- We are aware of the air conditioning problem and it’s our top priority to keep the building at a comfortable temperature. Window units have been installed in every room as we work on resolving the issue as quickly as possible.
- There are many field trips for the month of July! Sign up near check-in station. Please make sure you sign your children up for the appropriate age group on the form.
- Please make sure your children come ready for summer heat and outdoor play. They need shoes on and if possible, please apply sunscreen before school.
Upcoming Events/ Important Dates
July 3-4: All centers will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for Independence Day.
July 7th: Garden Day: Dress to get dirty and bring gloves and shovels!
July 14th: Parent Date Night 7pm-10:30pm (please note July parent date night is the 2nd Friday of the month instead of the 3rd Friday like usual).
July 24-28th: Spirit Week
Did You Know?
Summer Heat Tips
Heat extremes can produce several health effects in children, the most common of which is dehydration. Heat extremes can also lead to heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke. Children can develop faintness, extreme tiredness, and headache, and there may be fever and intense thirst. Other signs include nausea, vomiting, hyperventilation, and skin numbness or tingling. Children can die when left in a closed car or truck even when the outside temperature is not that high. According to the San Francisco State University Department of Geosciences, when the outside temperature is 80 degrees, the inside of a car will reach nearly 110 degrees (a potentially fatal temperature) in 20 minutes and be greater than 120 degrees in 60 minutes. A child left in a hot car can die of heat stroke very quickly. Encourage parents and caregivers to review the Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars HealthyChildren.org Web page for more information.
Take steps to prepare in advance; know what to do to reduce the effects of extreme heat:
- Make plans for home cooling or alternate shelters in the event of a heat wave.
- Never leave children in unattended vehicles.
- Ensure adequate access to water and periods of rest.
To read more on heat extremes, click here to visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website.
