Walk-a-Thon for the POOL fundraiser

Okay everyone - it's that time of the year! This year the WALK-A-THON will be raising money for "OUR POOL". We need ONE and ALL to come and walk with us at the track Wednesday, May 13th - starting at 12:30 - 3:00. It's a dollar/or more to walk with us. Grandma's, Grandpa's, uncles, aunts, friends, neighbors, and all businesses are WELCOME to help us raise money!!!! Join us - if you have any questions, please call me!!

Thanks - Beth Gustafson, RN
Groton Area School Nurse

Fruit/Veggie Challenge is COMPLETE

Congratulations students - the Fruit/Veggie Challenge is now complete. Please turn in your form to me by Wednesday, May 7th and I'll figure out the top three prizes for each grade. Remember - just because the challenge is over don't forget to eat those fruits/veggies!!! Remind Mom/Dad when you're at the grocery store to buy fresh fruits - that's the best!!!

Be Healthy and Happy - Beth Gustafson, RN
Groton Area School Nurse

Taming the SNACK MONSTER starts in March!!

March is National Nutrition Month!! We are starting with "Taming the Snack Monster" - starting on Fridays!! We invite each child to bring a peice of fruit on Fridays and they will enjoy it about the last hour of class!! This week we will not have school on Thursday or Friday, so, please have your child bring their fruit snack on Wednesday!!

Bring a fruit on Fridays - Fridays/or the last day of the week!! Stayed tuned for upcoming events, one of which will be Health Fairs: for Kindergarten through 4th, 5th and 6th, and 7th and 8th grade. This will be an exciting time of learning!!

Remember: An apple a day keeps the doctor away!!

Be healthy and happy - Beth Gustafson, RN

Proper techniques of Handwashing - and GERMS!!

WHAT'S GOING AROUND - What's Not!!

Influenza A & B, Strep, Bronchitis, Mono, and Pink Eye

Influenza A has the following symptoms: Fever over 101F. Children with the flu tend to have even higher fevers: 103 - 105.
Chills/sweats Headache
Loss of appetite Dry Cough
Muscular aches/pains especially in your back, arms, and legs
Nasal congestion Fatigue/weakness
Diarrhea/vomiting - for kids not usually for adults

Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold, with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But, colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. Usually you feel much worse with the flu.

So, if your child is complaining of not feeling well - please, take the time to check them over before sending them to school - if you have to give your child tylenol/motrin for a low grade temp - they should probably just stay at home!

Thanks - Beth Gustafson, RN - School Nurse

2nd Flu Shot now due!!

Okay Parents - if your child got a flu shot on November 13th, 2007 and they were 8 years old or younger and it was the "FIRST" time getting the shot - they are now due for their 2nd booster shot. You can get the shot at your doctor's office, Brown County Health, or Day County Health.

If you have any questions - please give me a call at 397-2317.

Thanks - Beth Gustafson, RN
Groton Area School Nurse

Flu Shot Clinics - at the Elementary and the High School

ELEMENTARY:
Flu shot clinic at the Elementary on Tuesday the 13th from 2:30 - 8:00 pm for 6th graders and below. Bring your child along to your conference - or come before or after and get them vaccinated. There is a $7 administration fee. Younger siblings that are not yet in school are also welcome!!

JH/HS:
The FLU clinic at the high school will be Friday, November 16th from 8:30 till around Noon. The 2007 Influenza Vaccination record form should be filled out, along with a check for $7 payable to Day County Community Health for the administration of the shot. We need these forms by Wednesday at the latest so we can get an estimate on how many are needed.

Once your child gets the shot they may or may not get a mild reaction - which could be: soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given, fever, and/or aches. If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1 - 2 days.

Life-threatening allergic reactions from vaccines are very rare. If they do occur, it is usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot!! If you have any other questions or concerns, please give me a call # 397-2317.

Thanks - Beth Gustafson, RN
Groton Area School Nurse