If you've watched the news lately you've seen all the devistaion that has occured in Missori from tornado damage. Living in North Texas we all have the potential to see this kind of severe weather and we all have the responsibilty to plan for if something such as this were to occur. What can you do to prepare? Here are some ideas.
1. Sign up for emergency alerts via text. If a power outage were to occur you could recieve the most current weather and emergency information. Check out http://www.nixle.com/ or the National Weather Service for more information.
2. Have a plan in place. Practice with your family what to do if a tornado warning occurs so everyone knows the safest spot in your home. Instruct all family members to stay inside during severe weather. During a tornado is not a time to be filming a YouTube video! Common sense is a must!
3. Have emergency supplies in your safe area and easily accessible. Check batteries on flashlights and weather radios frequently. Have blankets, food and water, and a first aid kit available.
4. List emergency phone numbers
I would be glad to help anyone with planning for severe weather.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
April News
The countdown to the end of the year is upon us!
Upcoming events:
April 18th Care Van comes to Dodd Elementary. This is a great opportunity for our 6th graders to get their required immunizations and best of all they're FREE! You need a current copy of your immunizations and a parent or guardian to attend. The line is long and the event runs from 5pm to 8pm. Be early and avoid the crowd! The Care Van also comes to other locations in Dallas and Collin Counties. You can view the schedule on their website at http://www.carevan.org/.
Updated shot records can be copied and sent to school or faxed to 972-442-3971. The sooner these are received the sooner they will be updated in our system and you will be all ready to go to Burnett in the fall! Remember, if you do not have your immunizations completed, you will not receive your schedule at Burnett.
5th Grade goes to Adventure Camp in May. Nurse Stephanie will also be attending. If you have concerns please let me know well AHEAD OF TIME. The day we leave for camp is very busy. I will not be accepting any more medication requests on this morning. All paperwork and medications are due the Monday prior to departure!
April we will be screening our 5th grade students for scoliosis. A permission form will be sent home prior to this screening. If you choose to not have your student screened for scoliosis you will need to have them examined by their Physician for this important screening.
Upcoming events:
April 18th Care Van comes to Dodd Elementary. This is a great opportunity for our 6th graders to get their required immunizations and best of all they're FREE! You need a current copy of your immunizations and a parent or guardian to attend. The line is long and the event runs from 5pm to 8pm. Be early and avoid the crowd! The Care Van also comes to other locations in Dallas and Collin Counties. You can view the schedule on their website at http://www.carevan.org/.
Updated shot records can be copied and sent to school or faxed to 972-442-3971. The sooner these are received the sooner they will be updated in our system and you will be all ready to go to Burnett in the fall! Remember, if you do not have your immunizations completed, you will not receive your schedule at Burnett.
5th Grade goes to Adventure Camp in May. Nurse Stephanie will also be attending. If you have concerns please let me know well AHEAD OF TIME. The day we leave for camp is very busy. I will not be accepting any more medication requests on this morning. All paperwork and medications are due the Monday prior to departure!
April we will be screening our 5th grade students for scoliosis. A permission form will be sent home prior to this screening. If you choose to not have your student screened for scoliosis you will need to have them examined by their Physician for this important screening.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Renewed Goals
It's been awhile since I've posted. Seems most people access my blog to get my contact information. I hope people are also reading some bits and pieces of news that I feel is valuable for our audience of parents and students. Here's some updated information about what is going on at HIS!
*5th grade permission slips are due this week for the growth and development video to be shown in PE. I encourage everyone to attend. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
*Adventure camp is coming up. Please let Nurse Stephanie know of any health concerns you may have that impact your trip to camp. This includes any medications. Wylie ISD does not supply any OTC medication, students will need their own labeled supply and completed medication administration form.
*5th grade permission slips are due this week for the growth and development video to be shown in PE. I encourage everyone to attend. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
*Adventure camp is coming up. Please let Nurse Stephanie know of any health concerns you may have that impact your trip to camp. This includes any medications. Wylie ISD does not supply any OTC medication, students will need their own labeled supply and completed medication administration form.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Try Something New!
Blogging is a way for me to get information out to a vast audience (both parents and students). Give me some input and let me know if you read my posts.
Let's see how many students at Harrison are interested in being Healthy. Tell your friends to post their name as a comment on the Clinic Blog so we can see how many readers we can get!
I'll give a prize to one random poster next Friday November 12th…leave your name as a comment and any input you have. You all are Rock Stars!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Reminders!
*Flu Shots are the 2nd best way to prevent infection. The first? HANDWASHING!!!
*Adventure Camp parent meeting coming up Nov 11th. If you have a child that may need medication during camp please come to this meeting! Contact Nurse Stephanie with any questions.
*5th grade screeing is continuing...bring your glasses to school!
*If you were well enough to start the day at school, you should finish the day at school!
Wylie procedures are to send kids home with fever over 100.0 degrees or vomiting more than once. And yes, this needs to be witnessed!
Nurse Stephanie will gladly let you rest a few minutes in the clinic if needed, but being in class is the best way to ensure academic success! Be responsible for your health and know when you need to come to the clinic.
*Adventure Camp parent meeting coming up Nov 11th. If you have a child that may need medication during camp please come to this meeting! Contact Nurse Stephanie with any questions.
*5th grade screeing is continuing...bring your glasses to school!
*If you were well enough to start the day at school, you should finish the day at school!
Wylie procedures are to send kids home with fever over 100.0 degrees or vomiting more than once. And yes, this needs to be witnessed!
Nurse Stephanie will gladly let you rest a few minutes in the clinic if needed, but being in class is the best way to ensure academic success! Be responsible for your health and know when you need to come to the clinic.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Screening
5th grade students & parents
I am starting hearing, vision, height and weight screenings during PE classes.
This information will be used to evaluate ablilty to see and hear in the classroom as well as provide information for our Fitnessgram program.
Students that have glasses -Please BRING THEM to your screening. :)
I am starting hearing, vision, height and weight screenings during PE classes.
This information will be used to evaluate ablilty to see and hear in the classroom as well as provide information for our Fitnessgram program.
Students that have glasses -Please BRING THEM to your screening. :)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Clinic Visits
How many visits does the Harrison Clinic have in an average month? You might be surprised at the volume of students that come in for various ailments and daily needs. There can be as many as 35 to 40 kids that come in daily to receive some sort of help in the clinic!
The most common complaint? This month it was stomach aches with head aches and sore throats close behind. Occasionally this complaint can be minimized by good planning and by taking care of ourselves. Missing time in class can have an effect on grades and learning material that is needed for testing.
Eating breakfast is the number one way to prevent that growly morning stomach discomfort. Getting enough rest and exercise are both important ways to take care of ourselves. If you know you have a big test coming up and you're having some anxiousness, learn some ways to help yourself relax. Deep breathing, listening to music, yoga or stretching or journaling are some ideas that may help you!
The most common complaint? This month it was stomach aches with head aches and sore throats close behind. Occasionally this complaint can be minimized by good planning and by taking care of ourselves. Missing time in class can have an effect on grades and learning material that is needed for testing.
Eating breakfast is the number one way to prevent that growly morning stomach discomfort. Getting enough rest and exercise are both important ways to take care of ourselves. If you know you have a big test coming up and you're having some anxiousness, learn some ways to help yourself relax. Deep breathing, listening to music, yoga or stretching or journaling are some ideas that may help you!
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