REACH
Contributed by Sherrie Yarbro
School Health Coordinator
Welcome back to another great school year for Tipton County Schools. Our school health department will again be focusing on student and staff wellness with emphasis placed on physical activity and good nutrition. Please remind your students often about the lifelong benefits of good nutrition and regular physical activity. It is also important for you to take care of yourself as you are a valuable asset and your health can never be replaced.
Healthy Lunch Box for Back to School
According to the Center for Disease Control, "Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%."
Start this school year off right with healthy lunch box ideas!
Clickhere for healthy snacks for school!
Nurse's Station
Contributed by Cindy Hogg, RN, BSN
Nursing Supervisor
WELCOME BACK
Immunization Reminder- Please remind parents to refer to http://www.tipton-county.com/News.htm
for new state immunization information
Medication Reminder (for parents) - We only give medications that MUST be given during the school day. Please try and adjust your schedule to give medications at home when possible. Contact your school nurse if you have questions. All medications must adhere to our policy in the handbook---Physician signed order, bottle and dosage must match MD order, parent must bring medication in to school to be counted and signed. Students ARE NOT allowed to bring in their own medications.
New Nurses
We have 2 new nurses to school health this year Jenny Kishman and Amanda Weatherly.
Jenny is a LPN who has worked with pediatrics at home and at school, and she will be working alongside our Atoka Elementary nurse as needed.
Amanda is a RN who has worked with pediatrics in the Emergency room and in the home. She will be floating to different schools as needed.
They are excited about the new school year and working in Tipton County Schools.
Power of One: Tracey Rice
school nurse partners with family, eases concerns
Last fall, a 9-year-old Tipton County boy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The boy’s parents were concerned about how their son would manage returning to school within a week of the diagnoses, as he had to check his glucose levels, have snacks at appropriate times and manage his activity levels and blood glucose, the child’s mother, who is a nurse, contacted Tipton county School Health Coordinator Cindy Hogg about accessing a nurse for her son’s care. Cindy informed the parents that, as part of the Le Bonheur’s Tipton County Healthy School’s program, there was a school nurse assigned every day to their son’s school. The parents were relieved to know that their son would have specialized care.
The school nurse Tracey Rice, met with the student and his mother to formulate an Individualized Health Care Plan based on physicians orders. The teachers and staff were educated on how to handle the student’s condition, and the student experienced a healthy school year. Tracey took time to work with the family and reassure them by keeping the lines of communication open via e-mail and phone conversations.
“Tracey was able to convey her concern for the student as an individual and not just in the context of the disease with which he lives,” wrote Cindy, who nominated Tracey for the Power of One Award. “Tracey also made things fun for the student and always kept a positive attitude when working with him. I know that her presence in the life of this child has contributed to his success.”
The following is an excerpt from a letter written by the student’s mother:
"Tracey has been supportive of my son but also of me. I have never felt like she has been bothered by the questions or concerns I have. She e-mails or calls me directly at the end of the day to let me know how his glucose levels have been and if he has required additional insulin. She has definitely made me feel that there is open communication between us. I am so glad my son has another year at his school, because I know Tracey will take excellent care of him while he is there. I could go on and on, but what matters most to me is that I have continuously felt that my family and Tracey have been a team in caring for my son. She has truly been a blessing for our family."
Working alongside parents in the school setting as part of the health care team is one way Le Bonehur demonstrates family-centered care in the school system. Tracey's advocacy efforts for her students and her dedication to her profession make her an ideal example of the POWER of ONE.
Character Education Monthly Focus
The character education monthly focus for August is Respect.
Respect is showing high regard for authority, other people, self, country. Treating others as you would want to be treated; understanding that all people have value as human beings.
Aesop’s Fables Online Collection
http://www.aesopfables.com/
Power Point Presentation
http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/english/Respect.ppt
Lesson Plans
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson329.shtml
Rusty the Respectful Raccoon (Story)
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/character_education/character_critters/
read_a_story/Rusty+the+Respectful+Raccoon.htm
How Do You Show Respect? (Teacher Tube)
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=64019&title=How_Do_You_Show_Respect_&vpkey=
"Giving respect where it’s due earns us respect in return."
~Anonymous~
