Here are some lessons on Flu Pandemic for grades K-8 that are available from the American Red Cross. You can download lessons at: http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/educatorsmodule/ed-cd-main-menu-2.html Below are some websites with information about pandemics, and particularly, information about kids and pandemics that you might find helpful. http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/pandemic.htm http://www.nctsnet.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/Pandemic_Flu_Factsheet.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm http://www.getreadyforflu.org/HelpingHandouts/HelpHandoutsENGSide.pdf The U.S. Department of Education has launched www.college.gov, a new website that aims to motivate students with inspirational stories and information about planning, preparing and paying for college. Designed with students' input and participation, College.gov was created by the U.S. Department of Education to be a go-to online resource for credible information about college that also provides real life experiences of peers who are already attending college. Mentoring Opportunity- Several of our students will benefit from the relationship and benefits of having a mentor. Round Rock ISD participates in the STAR mentor program. This is an opportunity for you to make a huge impact in the life of a child to help their social/emotional and even academic success. Fill out online application at https://hrsapp.roundrockisd.org/appentry/ Attend training at the Admin Building located at 1311 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681 RSVP for trainings to Leonie Dsouza, (512) 464-5915 or leonie_dsouza@roundrockisd.org BE A MENTOR…….MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!