Letters to Our Community – Tri-Lakes Women’s Club gets thanks

Thank you to the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club for granting the money to purchase a box set of 10 Bouncy Bands. The Bouncy Band chair bands slide onto the legs of student desks or chairs and allow students to fidget quietly using their feet and stay focused without distracting other students. Studies have shown that students stay on task nearly 10% longer with the chair bands! I am so grateful to have the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club’s support. Having chair bands helps students focus and relieve stress. I currently have some chair bands, but not enough for every student’s desk, and my students have been begging for all of my chairs to have their own Bouncy Bands! My students love having a Bouncy Band on their desk, and now everyone will have their own, thanks to the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club! My students and I are very grateful for your support!

Mrs. Molly Ketchell, LPHS math teacher

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