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Backpack PTA Presentation 12/13/17 The Goal Goal Eliminate the use of bookbags moving from period to period throughout the school day. Rationale Research based- health of our students Safety Student Perspective Have all

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Backpack PTA Presentation

12/13/17

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The Goal

Goal

Eliminate the use of bookbags moving from period to period throughout

the school day. Rationale

Research based- health of our students
Safety

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Student Perspective

Have all materials in backpack
No locker- helps to be prompt to class
Difficulty opening locker
Only way to have all supplies and be responsible under current teacher

expectations

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FFMS Staff Perspective

Individual binders per class facilitate student organization
Students may forget items
Archived materials

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FFMS Parent Perspective

Remaining organized for each class

○ Class to class ○ Bringing materials home ○ Test/Quiz Preparation ○ Absences

What else?

○ Personal items needed ○ Time for locker? ○ Executive functioning concerns being managed ○ Place for supplies ○ Time concerns ○ Athletes extra “stuff” ○ Too many binders

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Game Plan- Moving Forward

Working with teachers to find alternate ways to manage, organize, and

store materials

Phasing in more technology and technology tools
Homework assignments posted online

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Let’s try to lighten the load!

The Student Advisory Council researched the negative

effects of heavy backpacks on students and presented their findings to our Administration and 6th grade staff.

Based on their research 6th graders are strongly

encouraged NOT to carry heavy backpacks.

Using and organizing your locker are both very important

parts of being a successful students.

Students are encouraged to carry sling bags during the

school day.

View video for suggestions: How to organize your locker