I scanned and attached the thank you from American Red Cross of Alaska for Steller’s donation which benefitted Haiti Relief. If you did not get a chance to review the wrap-up notice, you can read it here. Thanks again to everyone for their donations and fundraising efforts!
Wendy
I keep a drawer in my office with “emergency lunches” for those students who forget or don’t have a lunch for the day. We are currently out of all the donations made at the start of the school year. Lunch and snack items that do not require refrigeration or freezing and have a good shelf life work best. Suggestions for donations include: soup cups, granola bars, oatmeal, juice boxes, snack packs etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Thanks,
Wendy Williams
RN Steller School Nurse 742-4963
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation says the manufacturer of Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch, Dutch Apple and Wildberry Chewy Granola Bars is pulling back the product.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lovin Oven LLC voluntarily recalled the bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
No illnesses related to the granola bars have been reported.
This is a six day (June 27-July 2) program for kids with asthma and many also have food allergies.
The program is held in Copper Landing at Camp Kushtaka. Dr. Jody Butto is the medical director and ed. director for camp. She will be on-site with Dr. Kathy Case and Dr. Teresa Neeno. We were lucky with our funding this year and can offer scholarships to a majority of the campers. The camp web-site is http://www.aafaalaska.com/camp/index.php.
Click here for their brochure.
Health Screening
Just a reminder, all 7th, 10th, and new-to-district students are completing health screening this month. 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 days are starting to get longer as the minutes of daylight add up; however, this being Alaska, it is bound to get colder before spring arrives and the snow melts. Freezing temperatures 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. Continue reading
RECENT TYLENOL PRODUCTS RECALL includes: Extra Strength, Regular Strenght, Rapid Release, EZ Release, Muscle Aches and Pain, Meltaways (kids),Tylenol PM, and Arthritis Pain. The list of Lot numbers is too long, but here is the link where you can check to see if the products you have purchased are on that list.
http://mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/prd_tylenol.inc
Fall Intensives & Travel
If your student is participating in travel or an overnight intensive, the health office will need updated medical and medication information. Please check with your student as he/she will have paperwork for you to review and return to the health office prior to intensives.
Immunizations Due
Many students will need immunization boosters prior to school starting and during the school year. The immunization must be received and documentation provided to the school prior to attending classes. The State of Alaska has a strict “NO SHOT, NO SCHOOL†policy. Reminder letters are mailed out monthly and several months prior to your students immunization due date. Free immunizations are available at a variety of locations, please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Allergy/Anaphylaxis
Steller Secondary is a LATEX-FREE environment. Do not bring latex gloves, balloons, or other items made of latex into the building.
Parents of children with a known anaphylactic reaction especially to food, animals, or bee/wasp sting must provide the school with an Allergy/Anaphylaxis Plan completed by a physician. The nurse reviews the plan and gives a copy to the student’s teachers. Teachers are trained to administer the epinephrine auto-injector and it will go with the child on field trips. If you need a copy of the Allergy/Anaphylaxis Plan to take to your doctor please contact the school nurse.
Asthma
If your student is prescribed an inhaler we must have an Asthma Action Plan on file. If you need a copy of the Asthma Action Plan to take to your doctor please contact the school nurse.
PE Excuses
If a student will need to be out of PE for more than three days a written request from a physician is necessary. The excuse must specify the length of the absence (including the return date,) and the reason for it.
Medication
If your child requires medication during the school day please contact the nurse for the required paperwork. All medication must be provided in the original container. The nurse cannot give out any loose medication that is sent to school in a baggie. Students are prohibited by ASD policy from carrying controlled substance medications, such as those prescribed for ADD/ADHD, to school to give to the nurse. An adult must bring in this medication. All controlled medications must be counted by the nurse in view of the parent/guardian. For questions regarding medication administration at school please call the nurse.
Nurse Wendy
ASD has a website set up with the latest information regarding Swine Flu. There is also a brief video at the bottom of the page regarding safety precautions as it relates to picking up germs and passing them. Hand washing is the best way to prevent becoming infected. The video is produced by the CDC-TV and is a public service announcements from the CDC. Please take a look!
http://www.asdk12.org/EPrep/flu.asp
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Most of us know by now that Mt. Redoubt should erupt in the near future. The ash that is expected to fall following this eruption may reach Anchorage depending on which way the wind is blowing. Volcanic ash can be dangerous to your health and property but their are preparations you can make to minimize this risk.
The ASD Website – Volcano Information:
http://www.asdk12.org/events/volcano.asp
Information includes:
Questions and Answers
Additional Resources and Links
State of Alaska DMV Ash Alert! informational flyer
Alaska Volcano Observatory – Detailed information about Alaska’s volcanoes, including Redoubt and Augustine
Ashfall preparedness Web site (USGS) – What to do if a volcano erupts; Volcanic ashfall, how to prepare for ashfall
Air quality advisories and alerts from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. In Anchorage call 343-4899 or visit the Air Quality Program online.
Emergency Alert System