Hornet Health

More information to come about upcoming school health events:

- 7th Grade Vision Screenings (February 2024-April 2024). Students that did not pass screening will be referred for care.

- 7th grade vaccinations (Monthly reminder letters will be sent home with current 6th graders). Deadline is August 26, 2024.

- 12th grade vaccinations (Monthly reminder letters will be sent home with current 11th graders). Deadline is August 26, 2024.

- Dental Van (April 8-11). This is only for students who have signed up.

- Sports Physicals (May 8th & May 9th). Packets due by May 1st.

April is Move More Month. This month focuses attention on the importance of making informed health choices and developing sound physical activity habits.

Research has shown that walking at a lively pace at least 150 minutes a week can help you:

• Think better, feel better and sleep better
• Reduce your risk of serious diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several types of cancer
• Improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels
• Increase your energy
• Improve your mental and emotional well-being and and reduce risk of depression
• Improve memory and reduce your risk of dementia
• Boost bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis
• Prevent weight gain

See more resources here: https://newsroom.heart.org/events/april-is-national-minority-health-month-stress-awareness-month-and-move-more-month-featuring-national-walking-day#:~:text=April%20is%20National%20Minority%20Health,Walking%20Day%20%7C%20American%20Heart%20Association

As a reminder, please review the WCS medication policy.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_AX5Ux6uGvBwtcJr5bQkL8HPDJmAMbD9/view?usp=sharing

When we are in the midst of flu season, all parents, guardians, students, faculty and staff should be aware of flu symptoms in order to conduct self-screenings and to refer students to the nurse's office for evaluation. We also want to reinforce good practices regarding hand-washing and proper coughing techniques to help prevent the spread of germs in school and home settings.

Flu symptoms include the following:

· Fever (100.4°F or greater)

· Cough

· Sore throat

· Runny or stuffy nose.

· Body aches

· Chills

· Headache

· Diarrhea

· Fatigue

· Vomiting

If you think you or your child has the flu:

· Please stay home. Do not send your child to school.

· Avoid close contact with others for 3-5 days.

· Students may return when they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND symptoms have improved.

· Medical evaluation and doctor’s notes are encouraged to ensure absences are excused

Everyone should practice and encourage others to:

· Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Drop the used tissue in a wastebasket. If a tissue is not available, cough into the crook of your elbow or sleeve.

· Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Student health services will be providing yearly mass vision screenings for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade students. These screenings will begin in January. Please allow the school to test your student’s vision by signing the Vision Screening permission form.

If you wish to opt out of these services, please return the opt out form.