Salisbury and Webster Elementary Schools
Judy Elliott RN, BS, NCSN
School Nurse
~~Highlights from the Health Office~~
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Hello, The following letter was sent to all the classes to invite students to observe and think about heart and dental health in February.
Healthy Happenings at WES
Hello students,
The month of February brings many themes to celebrate.
It’s Heart Health and Dental Health Month.
Please check out the bulletin board on the way to the cafeteria and read how you can stay healthy.
Remember to get plenty of exercise to keep your heart muscle in tip-top shape.
Please take good care of your teeth everyday.
I hope you will all work hard to stay healthy.
Healthfully Yours,
Mrs. Elliott, Your School Nurse.
WINTER CLOTHES MEMO
To: All WES Students
From: Mrs. Elliott, School Nurse
Oct. 31, 2011
Our snow season started early this year. That means that you will have more time to play in the white stuff. You MUST be prepared with the proper clothing:
• Warm coat
• Hat or a hood on your coat
• Mittens or gloves
• Snow-pants
• Boots
Please make sure you have shoes or sneakers to wear in the classroom. Slippers or stocking feet are not safe and boots should not be worn inside during the day.
All students are expected to go outside when there is outside recess.
Let’s practice our IB attitude of INDEPENDENCE and try to help you be prepared for the winter weather.
The health office is not the place to get extra clothes when you forget. The supply I have is for emergencies.
Let’s all work together to have fun in the snow, get exercise and fresh air…it keeps you HEALTHY!!!
Sickness
If your child is ill, please remember to call the school in the early AM and report symptoms. We have been asked to complete influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance reports for the state again this school year. Children should be fever free without using fever reducing medicine and/or no vomiting/diarrhea for at least 24 hours before returning to school. If you have any questions, I welcome your calls.
Healthy Foods…Healthy Minds
Better nutrition, including eating a healthy breakfast and consuming nutritious foods like low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help improve behavior and academic performance.
Be creative with healthy offerings for snacks, classroom birthday celebrations and special events. Children love fresh fruits and veggies, popcorn, crackers and cheese and bite size portions of high fiber low calorie sweets.
It is so important to promote healthy eating and active living so our young people won't be burdened with serious health issues in early adulthood.
The school promotes food- free rewards, small portion/ healthy selections (fruits and vegetables) for celebrations and active play at recess.
Let's all be vigilant in encouraging more physical activity, less screen/video/TV time and healthy eating in the many areas of a child's life (home, school, child care settings and family/community gatherings).
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School Nurse’s Role in Student Educational Success
Provider of school health services
Manager of student health care
Educator, Counselor, Advocate
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So what does a school nurse do all day??
The school nurse assists students, staff and families in the management of first aid, communicable conditions, accident prevention and chronic health conditions in the school setting. School health records are maintained with immunization audits and annual screenings (height, weight, vision, hearing). The nurse also works with the classroom teacher in providing wellness promotion education. Information about your child’s health issues is kept confidential. Parents/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school nurse about your child’s health status changes.
Tips For A Healthy Classroom
* Handwashing, Handwashing, Handwashing !! * Drink lots of water * Move, Move, Move: brief periods of physical activity sessions several times during the day boosts brain power and helps the immune system * Cough/sneeze in your elbow * Air out the classroom daily * Appropriate dress for the weather * Think Healthy...a positive state of mind helps keep you feeling well * Get a good night's sleep...Z Z Z Z Z ( children ages 6-11 years require at least 9 hours of sleep
each night
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