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 What
I am seeing this week:
04/05/12-I
am seeing kids with STOMACH CRAMPS.
Lots
of allergy symptoms, running, stuffy noses, sore throat, itching
eyes.
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New
information about a FREE Educational Asthma camp for kids 13 years and
under: http://shp.missouri.edu/rt/asthma_camp.php--see
link below
"Camp Catch-Ya-Breath is
a weekend camp that helps children learn about their asthma and how
to control it. Respiratory therapists, physicians, and nurses teach
children about asthma, avoiding triggers, how to take medications properly
and how to follow an asthma action plan."
We
now have our new walking path thanks to
the RAMS and the NFL. Please feel free to utilize this when you
are here to watch your child's games, or anytime. Around the path
is approximately 1/4 mile and takes about 5 minutes. It's a pleasant
walk so please enjoy!!
The
mammography van will be here on Wednesday, April 25. Please schedule
your appointment soon and utilize this service provided by BJC and Missouri
Baptist Hospital.
Ask
your kids about "taste testing" at school or if they participate
in Trivia Tuesdays or Fitness Fridays. I know sometimes children
do not always talk about what goes on at school, but these are some
of the things I am doing to get them excited about nutrition, healthy
eating and exercise as part of Fuel Up to Play 60. Oh, and if
you have a 7th grader, ask them about the Flashmob!!!
WE
ARE A SUPER SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!! I was sooooo proud of our kids
when the Rams and the NFL came on November 15. What a wonderful,
exciting, energizing day we had at Rogers! We not only won enough
money for a walking path (not just for our students but you as well),
but we also received many gifts from the Rams and the NFL including
weights, jump ropes, cones, footballs and a $500 gift card to Dick's
Sporting Goods. ROGERS IS AN NFL SUPER SCHOOL!!!!!!!!
Health
and Wellness Committee- (STILL
LOOKING, ANY TAKERS?) We are looking for a parent to serve
on our Health and Wellness Committee. Our first meeting was December
8th. This committee was formed in an effort to increase health
and wellness at Rogers. We
discussed food choices, taste testing for the upcoming week, and future
plans for increasing nutrition awareness.
Please consider serving on this committee for the remainder of the school
year as we are looking for parent input. Meetings will be held as deemed
necessary by those in attendance.
Fuel
Up to Play 60- As many of you are aware, last year
I received a grant to purchase several Wiis for our after school Wii
program. That program continues on Thursdays from 1:55-2:50 PM.
Please be sure to have ride arrangements made for your child.
Also, I encourage you to check out the FUTP
60 website (link below). The dairy council and NFL
are doing some really neat things for kids. Encourage your son
or daughter to get involved with FUTP 60. Getting involved with
this program DOES NOT mean they stay after school. It is a website
designed to give information regarding healthy eating, good nutrition
and exercise.
Physicals -must be current for 7th graders
and any student wishing to stay for after
school activities. Current implies that I have a 4th
grade physical on file for any 6th grader who wants to stay after school.
7th and 8th graders must have a physical from 7th grade. If your
child plays any sports they must have a new physical each year.
Asthma Action Plans -(if necessary) If your child takes an inhaler
at school, a current AAP must be completed by his/her physician.
Medication information:
Over the counter medication may be brought to school by the student
and given to the school nurse.
It may be administered by the school nurse as long as written
parent permission is obtained and kept in the health room.
All prescription medication
(including daily medication) MUST be brought to school by a parent and
given to school personnel. Again, written permission is obtained and
kept in the health room.
Please know that I am here to assist you
and your physician with your child's health needs. If
your child is seriously ill or injured, or if he/she has a planned surgery
please notify me as soon as possible so I can work with
the counselors to arrange help.
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