<p data-block-key="9uzup">The Stuy Library is excited to host therapy dogs during <b>5th and 6th periods</b> on Wednesday, June 3rd. If you think a few minutes interacting with a calm, well-trained dog during your free or lunch period would brighten your day, please <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdWv8rNOW92u8o_YtST-gqqGgsCjG_jPHKmkk-P6NFCTwXqrw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C097ad9adfb304a5cf36c08debc22766a%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639155053367684254%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WcQt4ddicTrWqSode5aXIbvPVVWcQaXuPVaS7ayTgBw%3D&reserved=0"><b>complete this Dog Therapy Visit Lottery Form</b></a> <b>no later than May 28th</b> for a chance to participate in this program. Please use your nycdoe email to fill out this form. </p><p data-block-key="2gqdt"><b>Benefits of interacting with a therapy dog</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="4aqog">Blood pressure lowers</li><li data-block-key="1egfq">Heart rate decreases</li><li data-block-key="776fs">Breathing slows</li><li data-block-key="6uquj">Overall significant measurable feeling of relaxation</li><li data-block-key="c40ko">Lowers stress and anxiety levels</li></ul><p data-block-key="77i0c">Selected students will visit with a therapy dog and their handler in groups of three for 7 minutes per group or interactive conversation allowing time to relax, take a break, learn about therapy dogs and volunteering, and petting a sweet and gentle therapy dog in a comfortable atmosphere. </p><p data-block-key="egol1">If you are selected, please arrive to the library no later than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. We will not be able to accommodate students who arrive after their appointment time begins. <i>We will send more instructions, including a required parental consent form, along with your appointment time if you are selected! </i></p><p data-block-key="2fupo">*Only students with Period 5 and 6 free are allowed to apply* </p>
