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9/15
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Letter from Vision to Learn to Hembree Springs Parents in Preparation for September 13th Screenings:
Dear Parent or Caregiver,
Vision screenings will be conducted at your child’s school to determine if your child may have difficulty seeing. Vision To Learn, a mobile eye clinic that provides at no cost eye exams and eyeglasses, is coming in the next few weeks and can help your child’s vision. Since 80% of children’s learning is obtained through vision, when children can see well they can be more successful at school. Here’s how the program works:
1. Send your signed opt out form back to the school, if you DO NOT give Vision To Learn permission to examine your child’s eyes. [Opt-Out forms will be sent home with your child on 9/8 to be returned by 9/19, day of screening.]
2. The Vision To Learn mobile clinic will arrive at the school/and a representative will take your child to our mobile clinic to be examined by an Optometrist and Optician. [PTA Volunteers will support this process. Please reach out to Emily Willis at volunteer@hembreespringspta.org if you are interested in this or any other volunteer opportunity at Hembree Springs ES.]
3. If needed, the doctor will prescribe eyeglasses for your child.
4. Children choose frames they like and get fitted for glasses.
5. In 4-6 weeks, eye care professionals will return to the school/organization to deliver your child’s eyeglasses and make sure they fit correctly.
*** The process starts with a basic screening for all students. About 35% of our students will need further examination. If your child receives notice that they did not "pass" the screening, they will receive a follow-up exam in the upcoming weeks. You are more than welcome to take your child to your eye doctor or pediatrician for the exam, but the Vision to Learn program will be conducting these free of charge.***
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/hembreespringses
Location: 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-2902