Archive for 'Health'
Note from Nurse Robin
There has been a suspected case of Fifth Disease (Parvovirus) at Marlboro School. There is a known outbreak in Windham County and this mild childhood illness may be making its way through our school. Please read the information compiled from the Vermont Department of Health (and attached to the print Friday Notes today).
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Health.
January 2012 Health Tip
Last spring I wrote a health tip regarding screen time for Friday Notes. After seeing Pam’s Tech Note this week it seemed like the perfect time to re-publish that note. If you have made strides since last year in reducing your children’s screen time, congratulations! If you are struggling to make lasting family changes in the amount of screen time spent by your children, think of this as another opportunity to begin the process. Good luck!
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Posted: January 27th, 2012 under Health.
December 2011 Health Tip: Stress Relief
From Nurse Robin Patch
The holidays are upon us as is the dark and cold of winter. Many of us look forward to this time of the year and the chance to reconnect with family and enjoy the benefits of the season. Whether you are looking forward to snow-based activities or snuggling down with a cup of tea and a good book, this time of year is often stressful too.
Posted: December 11th, 2011 under Health.
Note from Nurse Robin
Recently in Windham County several cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have been identified. Pertussis is an illness characterized by sudden, intense and prolonged fits of coughing. The coughing is often followed by a “whooping” sound as the individual tries to catch his/her breath. Although severe disease is uncommon in otherwise healthy individuals, sometimes, especially in babies and small children, individuals may stop breathing. Pneumonia is the most common complication. Pertussis can be treated with antibiotics.
Posted: December 2nd, 2011 under Health.
Head Lice
From Nurse Robin…Head Lice Info!
Posted: November 30th, 2011 under Health.
Health Tip
Now that the first snow has fallen, Halloween is over and school has been in session for two whole months I am finally getting around to writing a “Health Tip”. I plan to write a “Health Tip” every month or so. I hope that you will find them interesting and helpful.
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under Health.
From the Health Office 9/30/11
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope that you are all finding moments to enjoy this fall’s beautiful weather between flood clean-up, work, shuttling children here and there and your generally busy lives. Marlboro School seems to be settling into a comfortable pace with new students already acting like old-timers and everybody looking a lot taller and more mature than last year! The following is a whole lot of information to start off the year. I am here at school on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Please call or stop by when you get the chance. Read more »
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under Health.