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
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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
Be Healthy and Happy - Beth Gustafson, RN
Groton Area School Nurse
Monday, March 3, 2008
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
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
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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
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
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