AUTOMATED PHONE MESSAGING SYSTEMS
The Enfield Public Schools utilizes a variety of systems ( School-Messenger , Twitter , and our school website ) to communicate with parents . The School-Messenger is an automated phone messaging system which gives school administrators the ability to easily contact parents / guardians immediately of news that needs to be communicated . Administrators have the ability to send personally prerecorded messages to the entire school community , or they can tailor transmissions to smaller groups , when needed . You will still find relevant information regarding closings , delays , and early dismissals on television , radio , the district homepage
www . enfieldschools . org , and the snowline at 860-253-5170 . In an emergency , if you are unable to reach the school office after 3:30 PM , please call 860-253-6500 ( Administrative Offices of the Enfield Board of Education ) for assistance .
BACKPACKS
Students find it useful to carry book bags , duffel bags , and knapsacks . Students are allowed to carry / use these items to and from school only . The American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) recommends that children should never carry backpacks that weigh more than 20 % of their body weight . Students who do carry backpacks should distribute the load by putting the heaviest items , such as books and binders , closest to their back . The AAP also recommends that students use backpacks with padded straps and wear both straps tightened so that the backpack is close to the body . Care should be taken not to carry the backpack on one shoulder , as this uneven , heavy load can distort posture , causing muscle strain and fatigue .
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