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Nurses' Nook
November 2010
What a busy season for all, and soon the ground will be frozen and snow falling!
Please send your children warmly dressed for recesses, and our cool building. Boots and snowpants will be needed soon, as well. It is most helpful if you assist your child, in remembering his or her shoes for in school and PE, too.
We all benefit from being ever mindful of basic handwashing and covering sneezes and coughs to support wellness at CES, especially as Flu Season approaches. In addition, we have had a few scattered cases of lice infestation. Your continued help by doing weekly head checks at home, and keeping the health office informed if lice are found, is appreciated by all. We welcome your questions and will assist you as able.
Yearly screenings of growth, vision, and hearing have begun in kindergarten. First and third grades will follow, per state mandate, as time allows. In addition, we screen any child referred by a parent or staff ASAP. I plan to screen all CES students by Spring.
Nurses' Nook
September 2010
Welcome back to school!
"Be Healthy" Reminders:
- Cooler weather is here; time to bring out the warmer clothing.
- Layers are good. Sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets are needed for crisp mornings.
- Remember to ALWAYS sneeze or cough into your elbow. Practice at home is good.
- Talk about the importance of keeping hands and fingers away from faces, especially mouths, noses, and eyes.
- Wash hands well, with soap and warm water, and OFTEN, including always before eating and after using the bathroom.
- Get Flu Vaccine for all the family, per your Doctor's recommendations. We do NOT expect any school based Flu/H1N1 immunization clinics this year. This season's flu shot is a combined seasonal and H1N1 vaccine.
- Smile, be respectful, be kind, do your best and enjoy this new school year of learning.
Nurses' Nook
March 2010
Here are the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations in regards to "screen time". Choosing to adopt these in your household will contribute to improved physical and emotional health for your children.
1. Limit total media time for children to no more than 1 -2 hours of quality programing per day (this includes ALL "screen" time).
2. Remove TV's from children's bedrooms.
3. Discourage TV at all for children under 2 years. Encourage interactive activities that promote proper brain development such as talking, playing, singing, and reading together.
4. Monitor shows that children view and screen games they play. Programs or games should be informational, educational and non-violent.
5. Watch programs with your children, and discuss the content.
6. Use controversial programming with older children as an occasion to initiate discussions about family values, violence, sex, and sexuality.
7. Encourage alternative entertainment, including reading, athletics, hobbies, outdoor, active or creative play.
Best wishes for an active, happy and healthy Spring,
Anita
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