SO, I'm expecting kids to be bringing gifts in a couple of weeks and, even if they didn't, I'd love to have little Christmas handouts for my kids. I know, I'm cheesy like that.:)
But, considering, I have nearly 400 kids it would need to be a small, inexpensive gift and I'd prefer it be something healthy and definitely cute. I'm insanely uncreative and that's why I'm asking for ideas. Got any??
I thought Clementines would be nice but even 400 of those would be pricey. But, say I gave out small oranges or another type of fruit, what would be a cute way to package them up in a Christmas-y way??
I'm getting ready to check into Pinterest for some cutesy ideas.
they're just vitamin e, beeswax and mineral oil and coconut oil and a little pomegranate flavor (unknown if it's natural). i can't imagine that anyone would take issue with them medically. I personally see nothing in these that's any more sinister than the vat o'vaseline - just a more sanitary way of doing things.
I personally see nothing wrong with them either! But my school board has decided that it falls into the same category as suntan lotion: the parent can provide and apply but the school nurse cannot. Aggravating.
Finally someone that agree's with me on that so call doc!
Me too!
I have a weird use for chapstix. I apply it to those cracks on my fingertips in cold weather (even at work). After I wash my hands, I apply it. I figure the wax helps to seal the open crack and prevents more wetness getting into the crack. The crack seems to close up more quickly and it won't hurt anymore.
I personally see nothing wrong with them either! But my school board has decided that it falls into the same category as suntan lotion: the parent can provide and apply but the school nurse cannot. Aggravating.
As a parent who had to deal with a school that took this position, let me tell you we loathe the administrators who come up with this stuff with the fire of a thousand suns. Okay, that might be a little hyperbolic, but when your kids constantly have chapped, cracked, bleeding lips because some idiot decided chapstick is a medication and they can't have it in their bag..... We actively sought a different school and their crazy bubble-wrap attitude was part of the reason.
So a kid cannot carry their own chapstick in their backpack to use throughout the day? Ohmyword!
Thank you sweet baby Jesus for my private school! Now if I could get my kids to appreciate the freedom they have to bring chapstick and actually start carrying it with them!
So a kid cannot carry their own chapstick in their backpack to use throughout the day? Ohmyword!
Thank you sweet baby Jesus for my private school! Now if I could get my kids to appreciate the freedom they have to bring chapstick and actually start carrying it with them!
It's a "medication" in that we can't administer it or give it at school, same as sunscreen. But if I see a child with it I don't have to take it away or anything.
Cough drops on the other hand, I have to take away. I don't go looking for them tho, but if a child brings them to me and asks me to hold them, I have to call home and let the parents know they can't have it.
The cough drop thing got me too. The active ingredient is menthol. Unless you're classifying Dentyne Ice gum as a med, knock it off. And unfortunately, they would confiscate chapstick at the school my kids went to.
It's a "medication" in that we can't administer it or give it at school, same as sunscreen. But if I see a child with it I don't have to take it away or anything.
Cough drops on the other hand, I have to take away. I don't go looking for them tho, but if a child brings them to me and asks me to hold them, I have to call home and let the parents know they can't have it.
I agree, it's pretty ridiculous.
i have taken the position that i'm not the Luden's police and i will really don't want to know if a kid is sneaking an occasional cough drop - i have far too much to do. I am not going to stop and frisk kids in to see in they are packing Halls in their hoodies. I've made the statement that they shouldn't be bringing them. I'm not going to aggressively pursue it. on the other hand, if you have a kid being obnoxious about it and popping them like candy, them i will have something to say about it.
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I personally see nothing wrong with them either! But my school board has decided that it falls into the same category as suntan lotion: the parent can provide and apply but the school nurse cannot. Aggravating.