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The Franklin Flyer
Calendar of Upcoming Events – March 24, 2016
Date
03/25/2016 –
Spring Break
4/3/2016
04/04/2016 Health & Nutrition Week
04/05/2016
Event
Math Club 11:40am
04/11/2016 Neat to Use Your Feet Week
04/11/2016 –
PARCC Testing 3rd-5th Grade
4/22/2016
04/12/2016 Mother/Daughter 4th Grade Girls Presentation in the LRC 7:00pm
04/18/2016
Go Green Week
04/21/2016
Kindergarten Roundup (for incoming Kindergarteners) 5:00pm
04/25/2016
Screen-Free Week
04/25/2016
Board Meeting at Carpenter 7:00pm
04/28/2016
Spring Pictures
05/03/2016
Math Club 11:40am
05/05/2016
Open House 6:00pm
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Key Notes from the Principal
Healthy Living Month
Head Lice Information
Franklin K-2 Dance
Infant & Toddler Developmental Screening
E.L.F. Potbelly Fundraiser
FREE Skating Party
Young Author Award Winners
PTA Mtg/Volunteer Appreciation - Moretti’s
Soccer Goal/Net Safety
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16-17 PTA Board Openings
Last Chance to Order Yearbooks
Youth Art Month
Calling All Artists
Franklin Students’ Art on Display
Night of Stars
Franklin Potbelly Fundraiser
Returning Student Registration
Bike Helmet Sale
Don’t Forget to Check out District 64’s Community Events Page
Key Notes From The Principal Dear Franklin Families,
PARCC schedule - help your child be ready
The PARCC Test, an assessment for all students in Illinois, will be administered in District 64 from April 1122.
The best preparation for the PARCC has been the quality instruction our teachers have provided this school
year. However, there are things you can also do to promote your child’s success:
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Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
Provide your child with words of encouragement. While we don’t want our students to feel anxious
about any assessment, we do want them to do their best.
Please send ear buds/headphones to school by Wednesday, April 6th. We will be using these for the
English Language Arts test and Math test. These items will be kept at school and returned at the end of
testing.
The PARCC is an online assessment and students will be using their Chromebooks to complete these
tests. Please make sure your child brings his or her Chromebook to school each day, fully charged.
Below is Franklin School’s Schedule for test administration:
Monday April 11: Math #1
Tuesday, April 12: Math #2
Wednesday, April 13: Math #3
Thursday, April 14: Math #4
Friday, April 15 Reading / Language Arts #1
Monday, April 18: Reading Language Arts #2
Tuesday, April 19 Reading/ Language Arts #3
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If you would like to learn more about the PARCC tests, English Language Arts sample tests, Math sample tests,
and additional resources are available for your convenience.
Thank you for your support in helping your child be prepared for upcoming testing.
Young Authors
Congratulations to Henry M. in 2 grade his for his outstanding creative writing piece titled: My
Maker Mobile Adventure. Henry won First Place among all 2 grade entries in the District 64 Young
Authors Competition and represented Franklin School very well!
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Night of the Stars
Please mark your calendars for the Franklin PTA Night of the Stars! If your child is interested in
participating the Tryouts are April 29 , Rehearsal May 6 and Performance is May 13 .
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Bike Helmet Sale
Spring is here and there is a great opportunity to pick up a new bike helmet for you and your
children. Please see the attachment to this flyer for details on this sale coming up on April 7 from
4:00-6:30 at Carpenter School. This sale is sponsored by Lutheran General Hospital and the price is a
bargain at $11 per helmet and that includes tax!!!!!
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April is Healthy Living Month
For more than a decade, School District 64 has helped lead the effort in designating the month of
April as "Healthy Living Month" in Park Ridge. In April, elementary school students will be able to
pledge each week in making a personal effort to incorporate healthy habits in their lives (see attached
pledge card sheet). A different pledge card will be used for each weekly theme: Health and Nutrition
Week (April 4-8); Neat to Use Your Feet Week (April 11-15); Go Green! Week (April 18-22); and
Screen-Free Week (April 25-29). Students who turn in completed pledge cards will have those cards
entered into a raffle for some neat Healthy Living Month prizes. Thanks to our PTO volunteers for
facilitating this! Finally, the entire community comes together in April to offer additional events that
support each weekly theme. The attached community flyer provides more details about those events.
Staying Connected and Well Informed About our Community
Stay Connected with Community Information and Events through the District 64 web page. We
encourage you to check out these events and updates on a regular basis. They can be found on the
attached link or you can go to the Parents tab on the Navigation bar across the top of the Franklin
School webpage.
On a personal note…
Late last week you received the announcement from Dr. Heinz of my upcoming departure from
Franklin at the close of this school year. I appreciate all of the messages and words of support from
parents and staff regarding what we have accomplished here at Franklin over the past eleven years. I
am excited about my future endeavors and what lies ahead. Dr. Heinz will be communicating
further regarding plans to find the next principal this spring.
Dan Walsh
[email protected]
Dan Walsh
Principal, Franklin School
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April 13
YA Cards for Hospitalized Kids
3:00pm - 5:30 pm. Park Ridge Library Young Adult Lo . Spread hope and
joy by making handmade cards that will bring a smile to the face of a
hospitalized child. Service hours available. Drop-in. Grades 6 - 12.
April 14
Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners
6:30pm - 7:30pm. Wildwood Nature Center. A holis c approach to lawn
care with though ul choices. $8 Pre-Register through Park District.
April 16
Park Ridge Community Showcase
School District 64, City of Park Ridge, Park Ridge Park District,
Park Ridge Public Library, GoGreen! Park Ridge, Advocate
Lutheran General Hospital, and the Healthier Park Ridge
Commission are teaming up to promote healthy living.
April 1 Low Vision Fair
1:00pm - 4:00pm. Glenview Senior Center, East Wing, 2400 Chestnut
St., Glenview.
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Info about new developments in eye care, products,
services and a free diabe c re nopathy screening.
April 1-15 Advocate Children's Hospital Library
A complimentary age-appropriate book will be given to 50 District 64
families when they register online as new patrons of the Children’s
Health Resource Center Library. Book drawing will be held on April 15.
Winners pick up their book on Friday, April 22 at the Children’s Health
Resource Center, 1675 Dempster St., 2nd floor, Park Ridge. Register at
h p://www.advocatechildrenshospital.com/ach-chrc-contact-form.
April 4 Healthy Living Month Proclama on!
7:30pm, Park Ridge City Hall. Representa ves of School District 64
will be on hand to accept the City’s Official Proclama on.
1:00pm - 4:00pm, Park Ridge Library. Come explore and connect with
more than 25 local cultural, social service, and civic organiza ons.
April 18-22 Go Green!
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Week
Students engage in ac vi es to protect the environment and
complete pledge cards for the Healthy Living Month school raffle.
April 22
Earth Day Work Day 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Wildwood Nature Center, 529
Forestview Ave., Park Ridge. Help clean up the Maine Park woodland,
pond, and prairie. Free event. Children must be accompanied by adult.
April 24
3rd Annual Park Ridge Ministerial Associa on Day of Service
12:30pm - 5:00pm. Mary Seat of Wisdom, 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge.
Informa on fair followed by outdoor and indoor service projects.
Recycled Cra s Children All Ages 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Park Ridge
Library First Floor Mee ng Room. Create cool cra s from recycled
materials! Materials provided. Children all ages.
April 26
How to Stop A Running Nose 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Advocate Lutheran
April 4-8 Health & Nutri on Week
Students eat more fruits and vegetables and complete pledge
cards for the Healthy Living Month school raffle.
General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, Johnson Auditorium.
Nadia Caballero, MD, Ears, Nose & Throat Specialist.
Wildwood Nature Center Animal Hour 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy an
up close encounter with Wildwood Animals. 529 Forestview Ave.,
Park Ridge. A free event for all ages.
April 5 Five Keys to Organic Gardening Success
April 25-29 Screen-Free Week
April 7 Bike Helmet Sale and Personal Fi ng
April 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm. Wildwood Nature Center. Hands-on advice for
gardeners of all abili es. $8 Pre-Register through Park District.
4:00pm - 6:30pm, Carpenter School, 300 N. Hamlin Ave., Park Ridge.
Co-sponsored by Park Ridge Police Department, School District 64,
and Advocate
Lutheran General Hospital. Toddler, youth and adult
Ad
sizes are $11 per helmet, first come-first served.
April 11-15
Neat to Use Your Feet Week
Students walk to and from school and complete pledge cards
for the Healthy Living Month school raffle. Also this week, you can
be “Caught Being Healthy.” Students with a lunch of protein, fruit
or veggie, and no junk food will also earn a raffle cket.
Students refrain from screens, enjoy other ac vi es, and complete
pledge cards for the Healthy Living Month school raffle.
Take a Hike Around Wildwood Prairie & Pond
5:30pm - 6:30pm. Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave.,
Park Ridge. A naturalist will lead you down the woodland trail, around
the prairie,
and to the pond to discover nature.
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April 30
Earth Day Event 11:00a.m. - 3:00pm. Maine Park, 2701 W. Sibley, Park
Ridge. Cra s, eco-friendly vendors, Scales & Tales Animal Show & more!
Pedals for the Parks Bike and Trike Exchange 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Maine Park. Donate your old bike or pick up a new-to-you one!
Park Ridge Farmers Market: Celebra ng 25 Years! Looking Ahead.
7:00am - 1:00pm, Saturdays,
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May 28 - Oct 29. For more informa on,
visit: www.parkridgefarmersmarket.com.
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April 25 –April 29
Goal: Skip television and
video games this week.
Enjoy spending time with
a book, a family member,
or a friend instead!
Place a ✓ in a box for each day you did a screen-free activity. Cut on dotted line and submit to teacher for raffle.
Earth Day!
Screen-Free Week!
Goal: Do something good
for the Earth each day!
Write down what you did for the Earth each day. Submit to teacher for raffle.
April 18– April 22
Pledge Card
Go Green Week!
Goal: Use your feet
before, during, and
after school!
Pledge Card
Place a ✓ in a box for each time you walked for exercise. Cut on dotted line and submit to teacher for raffle.
April 11– April 15
Neat to Use Your Feet Week!
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Place a ✓ in a box for each serving eaten. When completed, cut on dotted line and submit to teacher for raffle.
Pledge Card
Goal: Eat 5-8 servings
of fruits or vegetables
each day!
Tuesday
Health and Nutrition Week!
April 4– April 8
Pledge Card
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Parent Initial: _________________
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NEWS FROM SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
Springtime turns thoughts to warmer weather, outdoor activities, and spring break
travel. However, please continue to take time to regularly check your child for the
presence of head lice. The Center for Disease Control has information regarding head
lice, and can be accessed at:
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/parents.html
In addition, your building health assistant or school nurse can provide you with useful
materials regarding identification and treatment of head lice. This information is also
available on the District website:
http://www.d64.org/health-services/health-safety-tips.cfm
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FRANKLIN DANCE
GRADES K-2ND ONLY
FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
PARENT GUARDIAN REQUIRED
LIGHT SNACKS & DRINKS WILL PROVIDED
ENTRANCE THRU CIRCLE DRIVE ONLY!
JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SIGN UP ON MY SCHOOL ANYWHERE.COM
CONTACT
HEATHER ZIGA 773-414-2671 HEATHERZ77 @YAHOO.COM
ANN ZARTMAN 773-410-1844 ANNZ333 @ YAHOO.COM
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School District 64 Early Childhood Diagnostic Team
Jefferson School, 8200 N. Greendale,​ ​Niles, IL 60714
Phone: (847) 318-5360, Fax: (847) 318-5442
Infant & Toddler
Developmental Screening
Free screening for children
from birth through age 3
living in the School District 64 community
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13th, 2016,
9am – 12pm
Meet with our Early Childhood Diagnostic Team
and find out how your child‛s early cognitive, social-emotional,
communication, and motor skills are developing.
CALL US TODAY TO MAKE AN
APPOINTMENT!
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR
FRANKLIN FAMILY NIGHT OUT
SKATE AND PLAY
This year the event will be FREE for Franklin families,
courtesy of the PTA! You will not want to miss it! Please
plan to join us!
NO RSVP NEEDED!!!!!!!!
Friday, April 15th
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTER
1000 W. Central Road – Mt. Prospect
Bring your roller skates or blades and enjoy a fun filled evening with your family
and friends. There will be a limited number of in-line skates available for rental.
You will also have access to an open gym where you can shoot hoops or enjoy other
sports. There is something fun for everyone! Don’t miss out on this terrific
event. There will also be pizza, soda and snacks for sale.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that any non-Franklin
family guests will be charged a $5.00 admission fee.
For questions, contact
Noreen Hart at [email protected]
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From over 250 district submissions, the following
students have been selected to receive the District 64
Young Author Award!
Kindergarten: Washington student Graham P.
The Robot
1st Grade: Roosevelt student Sean L.
The Food Argument
2nd Grade: Franklin student Henry M.
My Maker Mobile Adventure
3rd Grade: Field students Nina K. & Elizabeth D.
The Steeler
4th Grade: Field student Evan S.
Gorilla
5th Grade: Carpenter student Maren N.
Soar
6th Grade: Emerson students Maria M. & Nia G.
Reunited
7th Grade: Lincoln student Francesca S.
Only Mine
8th Grade: Lincoln student Grace A.
The Visitor
Winners will be recognized at the May 23rd D64 Board of Education Meeting
and are invited to attend the 42nd ILlinois Young Authors’ Conference
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April PTA Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner
If you have ever volunteered for one of our events, YOU ARE INVITED!!!
&
If you have never been to a PTA meeting and are interested to hear
more,
WE WANT YOU TO COME!!!
Come join us at Moretti’s in Edison Park, on
Thursday April 14th at 7pm.
We will have a short PTA meting to discuss end of school topics and talk
about 2016-2017 board positions available.
This is an adult only event.
PTA will provide food & soft drinks, cash bar is available.
Please rsvp to Mary Maestranzi @ [email protected]
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Available positions for the
2016-2017 Franklin PTA Board.
President, Vice President, Secretary, Communications
Secretary and Treasurer
Any position can be shared except Treasurer, so grab a friend
and do it TOGETHER!!!!!
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact us
before APRIL 10th
Jeanette Korovilas @ [email protected]
Or
Mary Maestranzi @ [email protected]
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Last Chance to Order Yearbooks
We are down to the final month of yearbook sales. April 17th is the last day to order and customize your 2 pages in your yearbook.
You will not be able to modify your pages after the deadline. Remember to select "Publish" once your customized page is completed
or it will not appear in your ordered book.
Here’s how to order:
Go to www.TreeRing.com/validate
Enter our school’s passcode: 101411067007226
Books cost $20 each and will be distributed near the final week of school.
We will have a small amount of books on sale in the office but the only way to guarantee a copy for your child is to order now. All
pre-ordered books will be distributed to the students directly. Be sure to secure a copy by ordering today.
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FRANKLIN
STUDENTS
FEATURED AT
THE PARK RIDGE
PUBLIC LIBRARY!!
Congratulations to the following students that are
featured in a citywide art display at our library to
help celebrate YOUTH ART MONTH, which is
celebrated during the month of March!!
(Although I celebrate Youth Art ALL YEAR
LONG!!!!)
MATEUSZ B. FRANKY A.
ABIGAIL L. MICHAEL C. ANTHONY J.
KAYLIE K.
AUDREY G. ZAHRA M. AND
MILICA S.
I couldn’t be more proud of how beautiful the
artwork from Franklin School is that is located in
the second floor showcase at the library!
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**CALLING ALL ARTISTS**
The Art Department is creating a mosaic that will feature the
2020 District Strategic Plan which consists of inspiring
every child to Discover, Learn, Achieve and Care. For more
information on this plan, please check the link:
http://www.d64.org/about/Strategic-Plan-2020.cfm
In an effort to include everyone, each student will be
participating in this great endeavor. There will be progress
updates featured in the showcase that is located near the
school auditorium.
**Please have your children bring into the art room as many
glass globs, old tiles, marbles or anything else that you think
would work well in a mosaic as a donation to this aMaZiNg
collaborative art project.****
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FRANKLIN STUDENTS
FEATURED AT
THE DISTRICT
OFFICE!!
Congratulations to the following students that are
featured in a district wide art display at our
District Office located at 164 S. Prospect Ave:
MATYLDA M.(82)
AMIE M.(84)
VICTOR U.(78) GRACE C. (82)
EDDY K. (78)
AVA T. (84)
ELIZA B. (109)
AMELIA G. (111)
GABBI M. (109)
ISIS R. (109)
LOULA K. (109)
JACK V. (109)
SOFIA N. (110)
RYAN S. (111)
ABBY R. (111)
RILEY O. (82)
AND MAX S. (111)
The show is up now until May 10th. Please
phone ahead to see when it would be a good
time to visit. 1.847.318.4300.
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PTA Sponsored…..
Night of Stars
is coming soon!
Calling all singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians, tumblers, martial arts
experts or anyone with a talent you’d like to showcase. This is your opportunity to
shine!
“Try-Outs”
Friday, April 29th 3:30-5:30
Rehearsal:
Friday, May 6th 3:30-5:30
Performance Night: Friday, May 13th 6:30
Important Info:
* One act per student
* 1 Minute 30 Seconds performance time maximum
*Parent/Responsible adult required to attend Try-outs, Rehearsal and Performance
Night with their child/children
*Anyone participating in “try-outs” is in the show. The try-out is really an
opportunity for performers to practice and Night of Stars committee to plan the
show.
* Performers MUST be able to attend both Try-outs and Rehearsal in order to
participate on Performance Night.
Interested performers should complete a Night of Stars Participation Form and come
to the Franklin Auditorium on Friday, April 29 ! Forms can also be found in the
school office and from the teachers.
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Volunteers needed! Please contact Janine Paprocki at 847-609-8147 or
[email protected].
PTA Sponsored……
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Night of Stars
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM AND PARTICIPANT FEE OF $5.00 PER PERFORMER BY M O N DAY, APRIL
18 th . CASH OR CHECKS ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO FRANKLIN PTA.
Performer’s Name(s) ___________________________________________________
and Grade(s)
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Performance Title:
___________________________________________________
Music Selection (optional): _____________________________________________
Brief Description (I.e. song, dance, piano, etc.)___________________________
*Performances can be no longer that 1 minute 30 seconds. A copy of music selection (if applicable)
must be submitted at Try-Outs. CD’s should be labeled with act name, song, and include only the
1 m inute 30 seconds that will be used in the act.
*Parent or responsible adult must be present at Try-Outs, Rehearsal, and Performance Night.
Parent/Responsible Adult: ______________________________________________
(please print)
Contact phone number: ________________________________________________
Contact e-mail: ________________________________________________________
Questions? Please contact Janine Paprocki at 847-609-8147 or [email protected].
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2016-17
Park Ridge-Niles
School District 64
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Monday, April 25:
Returning student
registration opens
Watch for your email!
District 64 will be emailing all current families on
April 25 a Snapcode to begin the 2016-17 online
registration process for returning students.!
!NEW THIS YEAR! Families will be able to
conveniently upload documents (as PDF or JPG
files) to provide proof of residency within District 64.
Review a list of acceptable documents here.!
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KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UPS FOR NEW STUDENTS:
April 18 - Roosevelt and Washington; April 19 Carpenter; and April 21 - Field and Franklin. See more
details here.
NEW: Provide residency documents online
Registration:
www.d64.org
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Co-sponsored by
District 64 Traffic
Safety Committee
and the Park
Ridge Police
Department
$11 per
helmet
(Toddler, Youth
& Adult Sizes)
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Each year, more than 300,000 children are treated for bicycle-related injuries in hospital
emergency rooms. Fortunately, wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of serious head
injury by 85%. That’s why Lutheran General Hospital is offering low cost bicycle helmets
for you and your family. These helmets are certified by the CPSC (Consumer Product
Safety Commission) and are designed to meet or exceed CSA & ASTM safety standards.
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No Advance Orders Needed – First Come First Served Basis
Drop in Between 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Trauma Services Staff will be Available to Assist in Fitting Helmets
Payment: Cash, Charge or Check made payable to
Lutheran General Hospital
Quantities are Limited
Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to get your child wearing a helmet:
• Wear one yourself
• Reward your child for wearing a helmet
• Always insist that your child wear his/her helmet
• Point out professional athletes who wear helmets when participating in sports
• Encourage other parents to get their children to wear helmets
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