Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to announce that Snellville Middle School will host our annual scoliosis screening for 6th and 8th graders on Tuesday, March 25th. The screening is done yearly in the middle school grades as required by State Law, Department of Community Health, and State Department of Education guidelines. Acknowledgment forms will be sent home between January 4^th – 8th. You may opt out of screening for your student by signing and returning this form. Please follow up with your student to verify receipt of the form and return to school.

Click here if you wish to print a copy of the form. 

Para que su hijo no participe en la evaluación, firme y devuelva este formulario. 

**If your child has been screened by a healthcare provider or is under the care of a physician for scoliosis, please submit the completed 4400 form.    

What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is spine curvature that affects 1-2% of adolescents. Early detection and treatment can prevent the curvature from worsening and causing lasting complications.

Why are Screenings Important?

The screenings, required by state law, help us identify students with scoliosis so they can receive the necessary evaluation and treatment.

Screening Details:

• Date: Tuesday, March 25th 
• Grades: 6th and 8th
• Location: Snellville Middle School
• Procedure: A simple observation test conducted by trained healthcare professionals. Students will stand and bend forward while their back is examined.
• Privacy: Boys and girls will be screened separately in private settings.

Preparation:

• Girls should wear a sports bra or swimsuit top for accurate screening.
• Please inform the school nurse if your child has health concerns that may affect the screening.

What Happens After the Screening?

If the Screener identifies a potential curvature, you will be contacted by the Gwinnett County Department of Public Health. They will provide information about further evaluation and next steps.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about scoliosis: https://www.scoliosis.org/
• Gwinnett County Department of Public Health: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/aboutgwinnett/healthcareandhousing/healthdepartment

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse or visit the resources listed above.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Sincerely,

The Snellville Middle School Team

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