Sells said she wants to be sure to get the word out about the changes before parents and students shop for clothes for the 2010-11 school year starting in August.
The elementary dress code was amended by adding the following language: “In grades 3, 4 and 5, short shorts, halter tops, midriff-baring shirts and strapless dresses/tops or spaghetti straps are not allowed. Leggings must be worn under another garment which meets dress code requirements.”
The Sullivan County Board of Education unanimously approved the changes at its May 10 meeting, where Sells mentioned the Hannah Montana wardrobe effect. That is the name of a character Cyrus plays on a Disney Channel show.
Sells said Cyrus and her character have made leggings popular with female students.
And seven percent of the kids have lung function reduced to a level internationally regarded as hazardous.
The particles are produced in vehicle exhaust and are far smaller than the width of a human hair.
After analysing the particles collected on roadside leaves, the study concluded that the pollution can be most intense at the height of many children.
"Now, if that's due to air pollution, as we suspect, they're going to be at increased risk from a range of respiratory disorders such as asthma and infection, and may be at risk in adulthood," he added.
"Our findings in the East End of London are that children living here have slightly lower lung function than what we'd expect from the national average," the BBC quoted Professor Grigg as saying.
]]>But the Blue Jackets, unlike lots of other NHL clubs, have the salary cap room to make a significant offer, upwards of $6 million per season. However, the Blue Jackets' power play was the worst in the NHL last season.
And the Jackets certainly have a need.
The Blue Jackets' blue line is made up of stay-at-home checking types — Mike Commodore, Jan Hejda, Fedor Tyutin, Rostislav Klesla are the current top four. The only player with an ounce of offensive skill is second-year pro Kris Russell, who might still be a season or two away from significant point production.
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