Hello,

We are approaching the end of the school year so it is that time of year again for teacher requests for the 2022-2023 school year. We can never guarantee teacher placement but now is the time to make the request. Please email me your request along with a stout reason by April 22nd for consideration to gahan.andy@iowacityschools.org.

All of the teachers at Coralville Central are wonderful and the best around. We place every child with much thought and with the opinions of current and past teachers. It is a very lengthy process and something we do not take lightly. We want the best educational environment for your child that we can possibly provide.

Thank You,

Andy Gahan

Principal, Coralville Central

Message on Vaccines

Our District strongly encourages eligible individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine. For individuals 5 years of age and older who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, this vaccine locator may be used to find a provider near you.

There has been a change and now the 6th graders will be visiting Northwest Junior High on Thursday, May 10th (9:30 - 10:30) to visit with the Northwest Junior High counselors.

Be on the look-out for a field trip permission slip soon to sign!

What Can You Do To Prevent And Protect Your Child/Children From Tick Bites?

1. Using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents containing at least 20% DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone. Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.(CDC, 2018 and EPA, 2014). Be sure to read the product label carefully!

2. Anytime you are outside or plan to be in wooded areas or areas with high grass, bushes, hiking trails or weeds:

a. Dress protectively (wear long-sleeves and long pants tucked into socks).

b. Check yourself and your family members daily for ticks after returning indoors.

c. After being outside or playing in the yard, immediately remove the clothes and

dry those clothes on high heat for at least 10 minutes. Hot water won’t kill ticks,

but hot dryers will.

To Remove a Tick:

Stretch the skin slightly so you can get as close to the skin as possible, and use a fine-

tipped or pointy tweezers to firmly grab the tick’s head end. If you do not have fine-

tipped tweezers, a tick removal tool that allows you to remove the tick by sliding or

pulling it off in a smooth, straight motion will also work. Be sure to get as close to the

head of the tick as possible, to avoid squeezing the tick’s body which can increase the

likelihood the tick will inject disease-causing germs.

DO NOT use blunt or flat shaped tweezers to remove a tick. These are not as effective and can increase the risk of tearing the tick body or putting disease-causing germs into the bite area.

Pull tweezers upward with steady, even and slow pressure. DO NOT twist or jerk the tick, because this can cause the tick to inject more germs into the skin and may cause the head to break off and stay in the skin.

Remove the tick as soon as you can to reduce the risk of infection.

After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with

rubbing alcohol or soap and water. If the head/mouth of the tick breaks off and remains embedded in the skin and you cannot easily remove it, simply clean the bite with soapy water or rubbing alcohol, apply an antiseptic cream and let the skin heal.

Thank you,

Kelly Joseph, BSN, RN-BC

(she/her/hers)

ICCSD School Nurse

Coralville Central (319.688.1100) + Mann (319.688.1145)

Google Voice: 319.535.2261 - You may call or text me at this number.

joseph.kelly@iowacityschools.org

Iowa City West HS will be offering summer camps and clinics as listed on our website at www.icwestsportscamps.com/

Please contact the West High athletic office for any questions.

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Thanks,

Craig Huegel, CAA

Athletics Director, West High

2901 Melrose Avenue

Iowa City, IA 52246

(O): 319-688-1050, x5159

(F): 319-688-1315

Twitter: @ICWestAthletics

School Hours are Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri from 7:55 - 2:55, Thursdays are 7:55 - 1:55.

If your student isn't going to be able to attend school, please call the office (319.688.1100) to report their absence. Thank you!

For individuals that have received the Covid-19 vaccine, we strongly encourage you to get the booster. Boosters are now available for those ages 12 and older. For individuals five years of age and older who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, this vaccine locator may be used to find a provider near you.

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Eric Howard, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.