help offset some of those out-of-pocket expenses by funding field trips; books for classrooms or libraries; behavior modification programs; materials for science labs, music departments or art projects; technology upgrades; basically anything that supports teachers and enhances the student's educational experience. Teacher professional development is also fundable.

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School districts are encouraged to review their lice policies if they have not done so recently. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend allowing students to remain in the school classroom until the end of the day, rather than sending a child home immediately if lice are found. It keeps children in class, as well as reduces the stigma for the child with lice. Parents can be notified and advised to remove or treat the lice before returning to school the next day.

 

It is also recommended that schools discontinue "no-nit" policies for the following reasons:

• Many nits are more than 1/4 inch from the scalp. Such nits are usually not viable and very unlikely to hatch to become crawling lice, or may in fact be empty shells, also known as casings.
• Nits are cemented to hair shafts and are very unlikely to be transferred successfully to other people.
• The burden of unnecessary absenteeism to the students, families and communities far outweights the risks associated with head lice.
• Misdiagnosis of nits is very common during nit checks conducted by nonmedical personnel.

 

CDC website

Introducing the Hands of Ministry Drawing Contest! Submit your child's drawing of your pastor's traced and colored hand by Oct. 4 and win your congregation up to $250 for continued ministry: 

 

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Download our coloring page, have your child trace their pastor's hand, color, then scan or photograph your drawing and submit it by Oct. 4. Then, from Oct. 5-11 come back once a day to vote for your child's drawing! On Oct. 12 (Pastor Appreciation Day), we will announce the winners! Your photo will be uploaded on LCEF's Facebook page for all to see! The top five artists whose drawings receive the most votes will receive a cash prize for their congregation. Multiple entries per congregation are accepted.
Don't forget to invite your family, friends and congregation members to vote as well!

 

One vote per person per day.
 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

• Kohl teacher fellowship nomination

October 1

• NLSA Fees to Synod and District

• NLSA Captains and Consultants registration

• Kohl student excellence nominations