Therapy Dogs Visiting October 15th! (Parent Permission Slip Attached)

Therapy dog

Therapy Dog VisitTherapy dogs from Caring Canines have been visiting our school since the spring of 2018.  These visits are coordinated by the Counseling Department and are very popular with our students.  The dogs and their handlers will be visiting our school on October 15th and will come again in the spring. 

Students must have a parent permission form to present to staff prior to entering the area where the dogs will be available (field weather permitting or the gym). Questions?  Contact Lisa Ebeling, School Psychologist, at [email protected] or call at 354-6800, x 3260.

 

PERMISSION SLIP

 

My child, __________________________, has permission to visit the Caring Canines therapy dogs on Tuesday, October 15th.  This event will take place during lunch.  This signed permission is required and must be provided to a staff member in order to gain access to the dogs.  Permission forms will be collected October 15th at the entry points were the dogs will be located (track field weather permitting or gym if it is raining). 

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