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Nurse’s Notes January 2009

Health Screening
Just a reminder, all 7th, 10th, and new-to-district students are completing health screening. Health screening includes vision, hearing, height, and weight. If your student fails any portion of the screening, a referral for follow up will be mailed home. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me @ 742-4963.

Cold Weather
The New Year seems to have ushered in colder than normal temperatures and what feels like endless days/weeks of double digit below zero temperatures. These freezing temperatures also put at us risk for cold weather injuries and related woes. Education regarding prevention, identification, and treatment of frostbite and hypothermia are important for all of us trying to stay warm while living in Alaska.

Frostbite occurs when skin and underlying tissue freezes. Continue reading →

HELP US FILL THE AGENCY ROOM!

FYI…For all those AG’s who help volunteer at the food bank (or those who were thinking about starting).  The food bank is in need of donations.

Wendy

fba

As you know, we just finished feeding more people at Thanksgiving Blessing and Neighborhood GIFT than ever before.

Compounding the fact that the need is greater is that food is becoming more valuable (i.e. more expensive) and FBA is having to purchase more food than ever before. You may not know that 50% of our food comes from local donations. Food drives account for less than 5% of the food we distribute, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a brutal winter.

As the holidays close, I am hoping you will visit our web site and make a contribution to help us fill our pantry for the hard months ahead. Thank you. And thank you for believing, as we do, that no one deserves to be hungry.

Susannah Morgan
Executive Director

Spread the word and help us fight hunger in Alaska! Please forward this request to those you think might also want to help

Food Bank of Alaska
2121 Spar Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-272-3663

Food Recall Announcement

WHAT PRODUCT: All things containing Peanut butter “paste” ­ cookies, crackers, ice cream, etc., including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Austin and Keebler branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Snack-size Packs of Famous Amos and Keebler Soft Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Hi-Vee Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter Reese¹s Pieces Cookies
Lunchbox Peanut Butter Cookies
People Chow Party Mix
Assorted Truffle Fudge
Wal-Mart Bakery Brand Peanut Butter Cookies

WHY: 474 persons infected with the outbreak strain of salmonella typhimurium have been reported from 43 states. 23% were hospitalized and the infection may have contributed to 6 deaths

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Open all the packages and pulverize the contents before disposing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION  visit their website.

TALENT SHOW

EXPERIENCE GREAT PERFORMANCES AND DESSERTS

Thursday (1/29/09) is Steller’s annual “Dessert and Talent Show” (7-9 pm).
We have over 15 performances, including dancing, singing, and instrumental performances.  Along with our wonderful performances we will also be sharing desserts during intermission.  Frank and I are asking for parent help.  If you are able to bring a dessert, please drop it off in Jen’s room anytime on Thursday.

Cost to attend this event is $4.00 per person, $10.00 per family.  Proceeds help fund our attendance to the CES (Coalition of Essential Schools) conference next fall.  Thank you.

FRANK & JEN

Art Fees Needed!

Jean is short on Art Lab Fees – she is over budget and under funded!!!
If your student has an art class, and they have not paid their fees…
PLEASE get their fee to Jean ASAP!

Fees are as follows.
Drawing/Design: $12
Architecture: $5
Art Survey (7-9): $15

Grandson of Mohandas Gandhi Visits East High

Arun Gandhi, is scheduled to speak in Anchorage this coming Thursday, January 22nd.  He will be Speaking at 7:00 pm at East High School. Arun Manilal Gandhi (born April 14, 1934, Durban, South Africa) is the fifth grandson of Mohandas Gandhi through his second son Manilal. Following the
footsteps of his grandfather, he is also a socio-political activist.

This would be quite an opportunity for our students to hear such an important speaker.

Dear 9th grade Parents/guardians,

We are having a 9th grade parent meeting on Thursday January 22 at 5:30 to discuss details of the upcoming auction.  The goal of this meeting is to discuss what we have done in the past, what we need to still accomplish, and how we can all work together to have a successful auction.

We are really hoping to have as many parents attend as possible. Please let us know if you are unable to attend and we will be happy to pass along the information.

Thanks so much for all your support!

-Jen and Natalie

Schedule Changes

Parent Group meets Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 in Ken’s room.  Harlod will be available to answer any lingering questions about the RECESS proposal.  Clay K.  will provide an update on his proposal for a kitchen remodel.  Discussion topic–role of Parent Liaisons at Steller–bylaw description vs. reality.
Steller Advisory Board will meet on Thursday Jan. 29, at 12:00 in Danielle’s room.  The main topic on the agenda will be approval of the RECESS proposal.  This is a very important meeting.  We hope to see all you members there.  If you cannot attend, please contact a designated Alternate member to attend in your place.  If you need help contacting or securing an Alternate, please let the co-chairs know.  They can supply you with names and contact information.
The January Staff Luncheon has been moved from Wed. Jan. 21 to the following Wednesday, Jan. 28.  Lunch will be provided by Jen & Jim’s Advisory Groups.