Friday, April 25, 2014

Friday Notes 4-25-14

A NOTE FROM THE AAD!
I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Andy Weitzel and his accomplishments in Snowboarding!

Here are Andy’s recent Snowboarding accomplishments:
  1. Ranked #26 nationally in the Rail Jam Discipline
  2. Placed 9th in a National Rail Jam Competition in Copper Mountain, Colorado

Andy is headed to Oregon this summer to “shred the ice cap” on Mt. Hood…Good Luck Andy…We are very proud of you and your accomplishments!

SPRING SPORTS TEAM PICTURES-***NEW DATE***
Pictures will happen for all spring teams on Monday April 28TH at 230pm. Forms are available outside Mr. Testo’s office.

JOURNEY EAST 2014
The Journey East 2014 production of “Monkey Business” will be presented to the public at Leland and Gray on Friday, May 2 at 7:00 P.M. The show, which played to many  thousands of Chinese students over the past month, is a fun-filled combination of dance, comedy, mime and music, featuring some very talented Leland and Gray students.  There is no admission charge for what you will find to be a very entertaining and surprising evening.


L&G JR. IRON CHEF
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 three members (Kaylah Jacobs, Bailey Gouin, and Anastasia Stevens) of the Rebel Amigas, Leland and Gray's Jr. Iron Chef team, traveled to the State House in Montpelier. The students were among other Jr. Iron Chef teams who were recognized for winning at the state competition on March 22, 2014. While in the House Chamber a Resolution was read honoring the winning teams.

Following the Resolution reading and public recognition the teams set up food preparation stations in the cafeteria where they prepared their winning recipes for the legislators and other state employees. While proudly serving their food they met  local representatives, Richard Marek and Carolyn Partridge.

After serving their food they were treated to lunch in the cafeteria by Abbey Food Group's Chef Ray Wood. During lunch they were joined by Karen Taylor Mitchell from the Governor's Institute who spoke with the team about the Institute's Farm, Food & Your Future week. Rebecca Sanborne Stone, a VT FEED consultant interviewed the team about their participation in Jr. Iron Chef.

The Rebel Amiga's team was joined by co-coaches Chef Joseph Gerardi, from the Abbey Group and Susan Jones, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, as well as Victoria Chertok, 21 Century Coordinator, all of Leland and Gray High School.

The visit to the State House was coordinated by Amy Gifford, VT Feed and Jr. Iron Chef Coordinator.

HEY! You!!
The late bus runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week. For information on the late bus route and dates available for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, please visitwww.lelandandgray.org and click on Late Bus Schedule.  
Look for HEY! Help Mon.- Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). Reminder: HEY! Help is a place to learn and work in the company of others who are learning and working.  Please arrive at 2:45 PM for HEY! Help in the afternoons. 
After School programs next week:  Monday April 28: SAT Prep Course in A-9, CLEA Food Shelf, and HEY! Help in A-11.   Tuesday, April 29:  HEY! Help, Robotics, Weight Training, D & D, RAMP, Ping Pong with Mr. Weber and Restorative Justice with Jeremiah Burrow in FACS.  Wednesday, April 30: HEY! Help, SAT Prep Course, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D and Biking with Jason Sperling.  Thursday, May 1: HEY! Help, LGTV, Weight Training, and Theatrical Lighting Workshop in Dutton.  Friday, May 2: the GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14.  Coming soon: a free Babysitting course with Mrs. Jones on Sunday, May 18th from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Jewelry Making with Sharon on Wednesday, May 7th and Chinese Cooking with Ms. Chen.
Student Counselors: Session # 5 begins next Monday, April 28th.  Please see Victoria if you have any questions.  Remember to check the HEY! website for updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for more information or you can email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.

COLLEGE COUNSELING
TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
For us in the Leland and Gray Counseling Department, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about your child’s transition from grade 8 to grade 9. Transitions, we know, can be difficult and rather stressful events that result from not being clear about what to expect. The next four years of your child’s education will be filled with so many rich and meaningful experiences in and out of the classroom. The school counselors want to ensure that these years include productive career and college planning activities and events.

We invite you to join the school counselors on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6pm in the L&G Library for our Grade 8 Transition to High School Night and learn more about the high school experience. We’ll explain course requirements, credits, and how to prepare for entering a college or career of one’s choosing. Our guest, Natalie Brennan from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) will talk about financial planning, what colleges look for on a transcript and outline a college/ career plan of action for each year of high school. There will be time for questions and of course, refreshments! We look forward to seeing you!

Intro To College 
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the L&G Library

This informative workshop will answer all of your questions about the college search and admissions process. Natalie Brennan, Leland & Gray’s Outreach Counselor from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), will explain the admissions process, financial aid, visiting colleges, and the SAT/ACT. She has materials that will assist you in tracking “what to do when.” The school counselors will review L&G’s transcript, recommendations, deadlines and our web-based college and career planning tool, Naviance.

We look forward to seeing you and working closely with you and your college-bound student. If you have questions, please feel free to call Sarah Grasso at 365-7355, ext. 125.

Refreshments will be served!

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades 10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates:
 August 2 to August 8, 2014
Location: The University of Vermont
Residential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campus
Cost: The $200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning materials.
Financial Scholarships: available
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2014
Application: 
http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

For more information can be found on the program's webpage: 
http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

L&G SOOCER CAMP-DATE CHANGES!!!
High School Boys and Girls grades 7-12 will now be July 14th –July 18th, so that players can now attend the Keene State Team Soccer Camp.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
**New Date**
May 24th
Old Hollywood Dance 
Middle School Student Council
7-10 
Dutton Gym 

L&G 2014 PROM
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 7-11pm
Where: Stratton Mountain Club

A NOTE FROM MRS. JONES ABOUT PROM!!!
Do you want to go to the prom, but can't afford an expensive dress or tux rental. If so, go to the Thrift Shop in West Townshend. All dresses and tuxes are only $12.00. Look for the flyers around school or see Mrs. Jones for shop hours and more details.

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
The Vermont Ethics Network  promotes public dialogue about ethical issues and choices in Health Care. They have standardized forms that you can use for Advance Directives, documents also known as Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Terminal Care Documents. You may request a copy by calling 802-828-2909, or download them yourself from  www.vtethicsnetwork.org

WEST RIVER VALLEY THRIVES
Spring cleaning should include your medicine cabinet.
Turn your unused prescription drugs in for proper disposal this Saturday April 26 at the Sheriff's Department in Newfane as a part of National Drug Take Back Day.  West River Valley Thrives director, Julia Hampton will be there from 10am till 2pm with refreshments and information on prevention efforts in your community.  For more information go to www.wrvthrives.com.  

UPCOMING L7G ATHLETIC EVENTS
4/28/14           Varsity Softball vs Green Mtn                          Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball vs Green Mtn                          Home                4:30pm
4/29/14           JV Softball @ Hartford                                   Away                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball @ W. Rutland                         Away                4:30pm
                        Varsity Softball vs Hartford                            Home                4:30pm
4/30/14           MS Baseball @ Chesterfield                             Away                3:45pm
                        JV Softball vs Green Mtn                                 Home                4:30pm
5/1/14              MS Softball @ Chesterfield                            Away                3:45pm
                        Varsity Softball vs Otter Valley                       Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball vs Twin Valley                         Home                4:30pm
5/2/14             JV Softball vs Windsor                                    Home                4:30pm
5/3/14             Varsity Softball @ Windsor                             Away                4pm
5/5/14             MS Softball @ Walpole                                   Away                3:45pm
                        MS Baseball @ Walpole                                    Away                3:45pm
5/6/14             MS Softball @ Westmoreland                          Away                3:45pm
                        MS Baseball @ Westmoreland                          Away                3:45pm
                        Varsity Baseball @ Woodstock                         Away                4:30pm
5/7/14             Varsity Softball vs Twin Valley                         Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball @ Otter Valley                       Away                4:30pm
5/8/14             MS Softball vs Walpole                                   Home                3:45pm
                        MS Baseball vs Walpole                                    Home                3:45pm
5/9/14             Varsity Softball @ Fair Haven                          Away                4:30pm

5/10/14            Varsity Baseball @ MSJ                                   Away                1pm

Friday, April 18, 2014

Friday Notes 4-18-14

SPRING SPORTS TEAM PICTURES-***NEW DATE***
Pictures will happen for all spring teams on Wednesday April 28TH at 230pm. Student-athletes will be bringing forms home in the near future if you are interested in ordering pictures.

L&G JR. IRON CHEF
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 three members (Kaylah Jacobs, Bailey Gouin, and Anastasia Stevens) of the Rebel Amigas, Leland and Gray's Jr. Iron Chef team, traveled to the State House in Montpelier. The students were among other Jr. Iron Chef teams who were recognized for winning at the state competition on March 22, 2014. While in the House Chamber a Resolution was read honoring the winning teams.

Following the Resolution reading and public recognition the teams set up food preparation stations in the cafeteria where they prepared their winning recipes for the legislators and other state employees. While proudly serving their food they met  local representatives, Richard Marek and Carolyn Partridge.

After serving their food they were treated to lunch in the cafeteria by Abbey Food Group's Chef Ray Wood. During lunch they were joined by Karen Taylor Mitchell from the Governor's Institute who spoke with the team about the Institute's Farm, Food & Your Future week. Rebecca Sanborne Stone, a VT FEED consultant interviewed the team about their participation in Jr. Iron Chef.

The Rebel Amiga's team was joined by co-coaches  Chef Joseph Gerardi, from the Abbey Group and Susan Jones, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, as well as Victoria Chertok, 21 Century Coordinator, all of Leland and Gray High School.

The visit to the State House was coordinated by Amy Gifford, VT Feed and Jr. Iron Chef Coordinator.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
You wouldn't buy shoes before trying them on. You shouldn't pick a college major without trying it out!
Vermont Tech "Try a Major Day" 
Friday, April 18th, 2014 from 9am-2pm
Offering hands-on programs in Aviation, Diversified Agriculture, Engineering Technology, IT & Computer Engineering, Nursing & Allied Health, Veterinary Technology, and many more. 
To register and get more details, visit

HEY! You!!
There are no After School programs and no Late Bus next week (April 14 – 18) during school vacation week.  The late bus will resume on Monday, April 21st and will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 21 – 24).  For information on the late bus route and dates available for the 2013-2014 school year, please visit www.lelandandgray.org and click on late bus schedule.  

When school resumes on April 21st, look for HEY! Help Mon.- Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). Reminder: HEY! Help PM begins at 2:45 PM sharp. It is a place to learn and work in the company of others who are learning and working. Students arriving after 2:45 will not be allowed to join the group unless they have a note explaining their late arrival.


After school on Monday April 21: SAT Prep Course for Juniors in A-9, CLEA Food Shelf, and HEY! Help in A-11. On Tuesday, April 22:  HEY! Help, Newspaper, Weight Training, D & D, RAMP, and Robotics.  On WednesdayApril 23: HEY! Help, SAT Prep Course, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D and new this week, Biking with Jason Sperling.  On Thursday, April 24: HEY! Help, CLEA, LGTV Station, Weight Training, and Theatrical Lighting Workshop in Dutton.  On Friday, April 25: the GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14.Coming soon:  Chinese Cooking, Ping Pong and a Babysitting course.

Student Counselors:  Please see Victoria for your session # 5 schedules.  Session 5 starts on Monday, April 28th.  Remember to check the HEY! website for updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for information or email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.

COLLEGE COUNSELING
The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades 10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates:
 August 2 to August 8, 2014
Location: The University of Vermont
Residential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campus
Cost: The $200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning materials.
Financial Scholarships: available
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2014
Application: 
http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

For more information can be found on the program's webpage: 
http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

L&G SOOCER CAMP-DATE CHANGES!!!
High School Boys and Girls grades 7-12 will now be July 14th –July 18th, so that players can now attend the Keene State Team Soccer Camp.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
**New Date**
May 24th
Old Hollywood Dance 
Middle School Student Council
7-10 
Dutton Gym 

L&G 2014 PROM
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 7-11pm
Where: Stratton Mountain Club

A NOTE FROM MRS. JONES ABOUT PROM!!!
Do you want to go to the prom, but can't afford an expensive dress or tux rental. If so, go to the Thrift Shop in West Townshend. All dresses and tuxes are only $12.00. Look for the flyers around school or see Mrs. Jones for shop hours and more details.

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
The Ticks are Out!  The following is excerpted from the Vermont Department of Health publication, Be Tick Smart.  The entire document can be viewed at:

Lyme disease transmission can occur as long as ticks are active, which is typically from early spring through late fall. However, most infections in people happen in the spring and summer when the small nymphs are most active. Adult ticks can also transmit Lyme disease, but they are larger and easier to find and remove promptly. The tiny larvae cannot transmit Lyme disease.
Deer ticks can also transmit two other diseases called anaplasmosis and babesiosis, but they are much less common than Lyme disease.

How can I prevent Lyme disease?
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites.
While outdoors:
  • Avoid high grass and bushy areas as much as possible.
  • Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to minimize skin exposure to ticks.
  • Tuck your pants into your socks to form a barrier to keep ticks out.
  • Wear light-colored clothing so you can easily see ticks on your clothing.
  • Check for ticks, looking particularly for what may look like nothing more than a new freckle or speck of dirt, and remove ticks promptly.
  • Use effective tick repellents on your skin or on your clothing.

When you come indoors:
  • Check your body for ticks, and check your children. Pay special attention to the head, armpits, and groin area. Remove ticks promptly.
  • Showering within a few hours of being outside may also be helpful.
  • Examine your gear and clothing. Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for an hour to kill any remaining ticks.

UPCOMING L7G ATHLETIC EVENTS
4/22/14           Varsity Softball @ Rutland                              Away                4:30pm
                        JV Softball vs Rutland                                     Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball vs Green Mtn                          Home                4:30pm
4/24/14           MS Softball @ Hinsdale                                   Away                3:45pm
                        MS Baseball @ Hinsdale                                   Away                3:45pm
                        Varsity Softball @ Springfield                         Away                4:30pm
                        JV Softball vs Springfield                               Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball vs W. Rutland                         Home                4:30pm
4/25/14           JV Softball @ Burr and Burton                        Away                4:30pm
4/28/14           Varsity Softball vs Green Mtn                          Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball vs Green Mtn                          Home                4:30pm
4/29/14           JV Softball @ Hartford                                   Away                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball @ W. Rutland                         Away                4:30pm
                        Varsity Softball vs Hartford                            Home                4:30pm
4/30/14           MS Baseball @ Chesterfield                             Away                3:45pm
                        JV Softball vs Green Mtn                                 Home                4:30pm
5/1/14              MS Softball @ Chesterfield                            Away                3:45pm
                        Varsity Softball vs Otter Valley                       Home                4:30pm
                        Varsity Baseball vs Twin Valley                         Home                4:30pm
5/2/14             JV Softball vs Windsor                                    Home                4:30pm

                        Varsity Softball @ Windsor                             Away                TBA

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Friday Notes 4-11-14

LELAND AND GRAY ATHLETICS
Please check the athletic calendar on the school website for the many changes to the High School baseball and softball schedules. If you have any questions please email me at mtesto@lelandandgray.org

6th ANNUAL L&G SPRING BASEBALL CLINIC
Mr. Russell and Mr. Testo will be hosting a spring baseball clinic on April 14th and 15th from 8:30am-12pm. The clinic is for boys and girls grades 1-6 and boys’ grades 7-12.
The focus of the 2 day clinic will be the following:
  1. Proper throwing/pitching
  2. Hitting drills
  3. Infield and Outfield Drills
  4. Catching drills
  5. Team play
Bring baseball equipment, sneakers, drink and a snack.

For registration or further questions, please contact Mr. Russell at 365-7355 x151 and/or Mr. Testo at x205.

Hope to see you there!!!

SPRING SPORTS TEAM PICTURES-***NEW DATE***
Pictures will happen for all spring teams on Wednesday April 28TH at 230pm. Student-athletes will be bringing forms home in the near future if you are interested in ordering pictures.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
You wouldn't buy shoes before trying them on. You shouldn't pick a college major without trying it out!
Vermont Tech "Try a Major Day" 
Friday, April 18th, 2014 from 9am-2pm
Offering hands-on programs in Aviation, Diversified Agriculture, Engineering Technology, IT & Computer Engineering, Nursing & Allied Health, Veterinary Technology, and many more. 
To register and get more details, visit

HEY! You!!
There are no After School programs and no Late Bus next week (April 14 – 18) during school vacation week.  The late bus will resume on Monday, April 21st and will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 21 – 24).  For information on the late bus route and dates available for the 2013-2014 school year, please visit www.lelandandgray.org and click on late bus schedule.  

When school resumes on April 21st, look for HEY! Help Mon.- Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). Reminder: HEY! Help PM begins at 2:45 PM sharp. It is a place to learn and work in the company of others who are learning and working. Students arriving after 2:45 will not be allowed to join the group unless they have a note explaining their late arrival.


After school on Monday April 21: SAT Prep Course for Juniors in A-9, CLEA Food Shelf, and HEY! Help in A-11. On Tuesday, April 22:  HEY! Help, Newspaper, Weight Training, D & D, RAMP, and Robotics.  On WednesdayApril 23: HEY! Help, SAT Prep Course, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D and new this week, Biking with Jason Sperling.  On Thursday, April 24: HEY! Help, CLEA, LGTV Station, Weight Training, and Theatrical Lighting Workshop in Dutton.  On Friday, April 25: the GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14.Coming soon:  Chinese Cooking, Ping Pong and a Babysitting course.

Student Counselors:  Please see Victoria for your session # 5 schedules.  Session 5 starts on Monday, April 28th.  Remember to check the HEY! website for updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for information or email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.

COLLEGE COUNSELING
The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades 10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates:
 August 2 to August 8, 2014
Location: The University of Vermont
Residential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campus
Cost: The $200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning materials.
Financial Scholarships: available
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2014
Application: 
http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

For more information can be found on the program's webpage: 
http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

L&G SOOCER CAMP-DATE CHANGES!!!
High School Boys and Girls grades 7-12 will now be July 14th –July 18th, so that players can now attend the Keene State Team Soccer Camp.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
**New Date**
May 24th
Old Hollywood Dance 
Middle School Student Council
7-10 
Dutton Gym 

L&G 2014 PROM
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 7-11pm
Where: Stratton Mountain Club

A NOTE FROM MRS. JONES ABOUT PROM!!!
Do you want to go to the prom, but can't afford an expensive dress or tux rental. If so, go to the Thrift Shop in West Townshend. All dresses and tuxes are only $12.00. Look for the flyers around school or see Mrs. Jones for shop hours and more details.

DANCE on APRIL 11TH  RAISES AWARENESS about CHILDHOOD HUNGER
Brattleboro, VT—The public is invited to attend Youth Services’ substance-free dance party at the Headroom Stages in Brattleboro on April 11, from 7:00 -10:00 p.m.

The event, open to all ages, celebrates Global Youth Service Day by raising awareness about childhood hunger.  According to organizers, it promises to be a rockin’ evening featuring a variety of danceable music hosted by the DJ Manhole Cover. Local youth have helped organize the event, created flyers, posters, and artwork and are preparing the refreshments for the event.

This dance is part of Youth Services’ efforts to provide safe and fun places for youth to gather, a need identified in the year-long qualitative research study spearheaded by the agency several years ago, the Listening Project.  Partial funding for the dance comes from a grant from Youth Service America.

The idea of a fun event to raise awareness about childhood hunger is the brainchild of Youth Services’ Outreach staff Lashaunda Alley, Katarina Rayno and Rachel Forrett who helps give voice to young people’s issues and concerns, acting as liaisons between diverse youth populations and the primarily adult service provider community. The Youth Services program is one of several around the state that address in creative ways the needs of runaway or homeless youth and those living in difficult circumstances.

Admission is by donation. Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit local food shelves or a cash donation to benefit Youth Services’ outreach program.  For more information, contact Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 or visit www.youthservicesinc.org

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
The Ticks are Out!  The following is excerpted from the Vermont Department of Health publication, Be Tick Smart.  The entire document can be viewed at:

Lyme disease transmission can occur as long as ticks are active, which is typically from early spring through late fall. However, most infections in people happen in the spring and summer when the small nymphs are most active. Adult ticks can also transmit Lyme disease, but they are larger and easier to find and remove promptly. The tiny larvae cannot transmit Lyme disease.
Deer ticks can also transmit two other diseases called anaplasmosis and babesiosis, but they are much less common than Lyme disease.

How can I prevent Lyme disease?
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites.
While outdoors:
  • Avoid high grass and bushy areas as much as possible.
  • Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to minimize skin exposure to ticks.
  • Tuck your pants into your socks to form a barrier to keep ticks out.
  • Wear light-colored clothing so you can easily see ticks on your clothing.
  • Check for ticks, looking particularly for what may look like nothing more than a new freckle or speck of dirt, and remove ticks promptly.
  • Use effective tick repellents on your skin or on your clothing.

When you come indoors:

  • Check your body for ticks, and check your children. Pay special attention to the head, armpits, and groin area. Remove ticks promptly.
  • Showering within a few hours of being outside may also be helpful.
  • Examine your gear and clothing. Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for an hour to kill any remaining ticks.