August 11, 2015
Category: Guest Bloggers

Seven Sweaty Statements on a Staple that Never Goes out of Season

pants-blowing-in-wind-300x168Today’s guest blogger is Laura Keiser. As the CIS Site Coordinator for King Westwood Elementary School, Laura knows all about sweating the big and small stuff to make sure kids are connected with the resources and people they need to succeed in school.

 

Whether it’s wet pants (spilled milk, fell in a puddle, had a potty accident), smelly pants (limited or no access to laundry facilities), or no pants (refused to wear anything but shorts to school in March and realized the error of their ways at recess) – sweatpants do matter. Sweatpants get a bad rap.  This unassuming staple of clothing worn by all those exercising, lounging, or otherwise needing a comfortable pair of pants doesn’t usually make the “must have” list in the fashion & style magazines. But did you know that sweatpants are one of the most important items donated to the CIS Kids’ Closet?  As a CIS Site Coordinator, I give out sweatpants every day to the kids in my school and I see the difference they make in helping our kids attend school every day, all day, with comfort and dignity.  Here’s why we think sweatpants should make the “must have” list!
7.  Sweatpants are inexpensive.

6.  Sweatpants are durable.

5.  The elastic ankles keep the bugs out.  (Just kidding!  We wanted to make sure you were still reading.)

4.  They can be pulled over other clothes to be used as an extra layer in the winter.

3. There are no pockets so you can’t sneak stuff to school – like your pet hamster.

2. They are “user-friendly” for younger students – no buttons, snaps, or zippers!

1. And the #1 reason – sweatpants fit a variety of shapes and sizes and both boys and girls.

 

So please consider being an avid supporter of sweatpants and donate a new pair or two to CIS Kids’ Closet today!