Livingston Parish School Superintendent Encourages Students to Bring Water Bottles to School
Livingston Parish School Superintendent Encourages
Students to Bring Water Bottles to School
District Promotes “Hydrate & Be Great” Safety Initiative
LIVINGSTON, La. – Livingston Parish School System Superintendent Joe Murphy is encouraging parents to pack one extra supply in their children’s book bags this school year – a sturdy, reusable water bottle.
Murphy said the district will allow students to bring their own water bottles with them to school and on their buses to assist in keeping them cool and hydrated in the record-breaking heat that has settled over much of the country.
The district is calling the safety initiative, “Hydrate & Be Great.”
“We know that getting over-heated and dehydrated can cause health and behavioral problems, but drinking plenty of water can help an individual cool down, remain more focused, less irritated and more productive in their day – improving their potential to be great,” Murphy said.
Murphy said students will be given ample time to fill their water bottles between classes and during recess and lunch periods. He encouraged students to bring chilled bottles each morning, and to use bottles that are well insulated and sturdy to allow for use throughout the day.