Recent ActivityThis program is designed to promote child and adolescent health and reduce health-related risk behaviors. The program is comprised of school nurses, a school health services coordinator, and a medical consultant. The role of the school nurse is to support student learning which is accomplished by implementing strategies that promote student and staff health. The school nurse provides health services, health education, staff wellness, promotes physical education and activity, and promotes community involvement. The school nurse also identifies health and safety concerns in the school environment and works collaboratively with staff, students and families in addressing these concerns.
Department Announcements  H1N1 InformationFlu Precautions: Parents should be mindful, as school begins, of the recommended precautions that should be taken in light of the H1N1 virus (swine flu). Families should ensure that children have received all recommended immunizations. To help contain the spread of the H1N1 virus, it is important to limit contact with others and to stay home from school or work when certain symptoms appear, including fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, fatigue, and body aches. Parents should plan now how to manage if a student is home with the flu for several days during the school year. Families should also remind children of the importance of hand washing and covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing. The health and safety of all students and staff is always of the utmost importance. Proper HandwashingHealthy Reminder: It is that time of year when germs are spreading like crazy and we need to remind ourselves and our kids how to try and keep the germs at bay. Hand washing is the first line of defense against germs. A few seconds of hand washing several times a day can prevent days of illness. The following guidelines are the best way to properly wash hands and avoid spreading germs and illnesses:
- Wash hands in warm water – not too hot or cold.
- Use soap and lather up the entire hand up past the wrist and between fingers for 10-15 seconds or tell the kids to sing their ABCs.
- Rinse and dry the hands with a clean towel and use that towel to turn off the faucet
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