WORD OF THE MONTH: 
INTEGRITY
What is integrity?  According to “The Virtues Project” by Linda Popov; “ Integrity is standing up for what you believe is right, living by your highest values.  It is being honest and sincere with others and yourself.”

November’s classroom guidance lesson will cover Integrity and personal safety issues stressed in The Steps to Respect program.  The students will also learn how to deal with people who use hurtful language.

I would encourage you to talk to your child about hurtful words by sharing your own experiences.  Do you remember a time when someone was mean to you?  What did you do?  Does your child have a concern about someone who is mean?  Discuss how the information learned in the program at school can be used in their life.Work   together to develop a solution that will help your child use his or her strengths.

AFFIRMATION:  
I have integrity.  I mean what I say and say what I mean.  I stand up for what I feel is right.  I am my own leader.

Have a Thankful November!! 

Cooler weather is here!  With the cooler weather comes cold/flu season, runny noses, sore throats and coughs. The Health Van comes to Goddard the first Tuesday of the month from 9-11:30am at the wellness center and offers flu shots and other services.  Keep this in mind if you could use this service.

Ways we can take good care of ourselves and prevent the spread of the flu:

• Good hand washing-Frequent hand washing
• Cough/sneeze in to your elbow and not your hand
• Eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids
• Get 8 hours of rest each night
• Eat a good breakfast every day

We are all happy when we are healthy! 

Request to Administer Medication at School
Permission For Self Administering of Medication

Prescription Medication:  Under certain conditions, prescribed medication may be given at school by the nurse or nurse-designated person.  This can be done only upon written request from both the parent or guardian and the attending physician.  If at all possible, medication should be taken prior to coming to school or after leaving school under parental supervision.  It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to give the initial dose of medication to the child to assure there is no adverse reaction.  Prescription medication must be brought to the school in the prescription container and it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to assure that the medication and dosage in the container is the same as identified on the affixed prescription label.

The following information must be listed on the label:

• Name of student
• Prescription number
• Name of medication and strength
• Date prescription was filled
• Prescribing physician’s name
• When applicable, expiration date and storage directions

Non-prescription Medication:  Over-the-counter medication may be taken at school with parental permission.  It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to assure that the medication sent to school is the correct medication.  The medication must be in its original container and the following written instructions to the nurse or designated school employee must be included with the medication:

• Name of student
• Name of medication 
• Dosage
• Time to be given to student
• Reason for medication

School employees who administer the medication in accordance with authorized physician instructions and/or parent/guardian instructions and BOE Policy shall not be liable for damages resulting from adverse reactions.  In the event of an adverse reaction, the student will be treated according to standard emergency care guidelines.  No medication will be given without proper authorizations and directions.  Do not send loose pills with your child to carry in his/her pockets to self-administer.  Feel free to call if you have any questions.

1. If there is a temp. of 99.6 with symptoms, such as headache, sore throat, nausea/vomiting, rashes.
2. A temp of 100.4 with no symptoms.
3. STUDENTS SHOULD REMAIN HOME UNTIL TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN NORMAL FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE AID OF MEDICATION.
4. Pink eye: cases are excluded from school until 24 hours after treatment has been started.
5. Head lice: students with head lice will be sent home and will not be allowed to ride the bus until checked by the school nurse and found to be free of lice and nits (eggs). Current Kansas regulation requires that children be nit free prior to returning to school.
6. All injuries which result in unusual swelling, discoloration, or pain.
7. Cuts which appear to require stitches.
8. Dental injuries