WORD OF THE MONTH: CARING
Caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you.  When you care about people, you help them.  You treat people and things gently and respectfully.

WORD OF THE MONTH: FORGIVENESS
Being forgiving is giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong, knowing that everyone makes mistakes.  It is making amends instead of taking revenge.

The December classroom guidance lesson will center around caring and forgiveness.  The 5th and 6th grade students will also be taking a “Bully Survey” on line. 

QUOTE OF THE MONTH: 
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a permanent attitude.”   ~Martin Luther King

Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2008!

Any student that had medications during the school year in the Health Room will be taking them home the last week of school.  Please check your students back pack for medications.  If you would rather make other arrangements, please call me, 794-4030.

There will be school/sports physicals offered by the Booster Club on May 3, 2008 at Eisenhower Middle School ($20) for ALL students/ALL grades.  If you need a physical for a camp participation/a school sport for 2008-2009 school year/ an extra curricular sport…come on over between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.  There will be 2 physicians available for the physicals.  All the money goes back to the kids from the Booster Club.  Paperwork will be available for completion on the day of the physicals.

Please read the information in your school packet that you will receive this summer regarding immunizations.  The state has “proposed” changes that are being considered for the 2008-2009 school year.  We will include the newest information in your packet.

Have a Wonderful, Enjoyable Summer, and remember to be SUN SAFE…
Use your sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater)….Learn Don’t Burn!

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