Wolverine Weekly
November 10, 2022
Week 11!
Hi Wilder Families!
November is Family Engagement Month and we are excited to offer multiple opportunities to partner with us:
*November 11-Virtual Q1 Awards Assembly
*November 14-In-Person Evening Conferences
*November 22-25th Anniversary Celebration!
*November 28-Fall Book Fair begins!
We also offer a weekly video to keep you abreast of classroom happenings! Here is this week's edition of Wolverines Growl.
Thank you for taking a moment to review this week's news!
Nov. 9-11 Winter Sports Interest Meetings
Nov. 11 Virtual Quarterly Awards
Nov. 14 In-person Evening Conference Night
Nov. 18 Winter Sports Pictures
Nov. 22 25th Year Celebration
Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 28-Dec 2 Fall Book Fair
Nov. 29 PTSA Mtg & Pizza Spirit Night
Health Update!
November 8, 2022
Dear Parent/Caregiver and Staff:
Influenza activity in Virginia is affecting our community. In multiple schools in Henrico County, children have become sick with influenza (the “flu”) and/or influenza-like illnesses.
Influenza is a virus that can live in a person’s respiratory tract. Thus, flu and other virus-like illnesses are usually spread via direct contact with an infected person who is sneezing and coughing, or from contact with hands or objects/surfaces contaminated with nose and throat secretions from an infected person.
We recommend the following infection control measures to prevent the spread of these illnesses in the school population:
- Encourage good hygienic practices, rest and nutrition.
- Wash hands with soap and water often, especially when exposed to someone who is sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when coughing or sneezing. or use your inner arm (elbow crease), but do not use your hands.
- Dispose of facial tissues that contain nasal secretions after each use. Wash hands afterwards.
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Routinely clean commonly touched surfaces, toys, and other shared objects as recommended.
- Stay home if ill.
- Individuals should stay home from school, work and errands when sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Students or staff experiencing fevers should remain home until they are fever-free for a full 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication.
- Encourage vaccination.
- The single best way to protect against flu is to get vaccinated each year.
- Influenza vaccination is usually 70-90% effective in preventing the flu in healthy persons.
- Receiving flu vaccine later in the season can still provide important protection since flu viruses can circulate as late as May.
- Most individuals will be protected against influenza within 2 weeks after vaccination.
- Antiviral medications:
- These may also be used to prevent or treat the flu - talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
- Enhance influenza awareness:
- Please see the enclosed fact sheet on influenza and norovirus.
In addition to influenza:
- gastrointestinal illnesses that cause vomiting and diarrhea are also circulating in the community. The most common cause of gastrointestinal illness in the school setting is norovirus, which causes illness that usually lasts one to three days. Norovirus can be spread by consuming contaminated food or liquids, touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching one’s mouth, or having direct contact with another person who is infected and then touching one’s mouth.
- other respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Adenovirus are currently on the rise in the community. Respiratory illnesses are easily transmissible through mucus and droplet secretions.
We recommend the following infection control measures to prevent the spread of norovirus in the school population:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the restroom.
- Routinely clean commonly touched surfaces, toys, and other shared objects with household chlorine bleach-based cleaners.
- Children and staff who are experiencing illness symptoms should be kept home and excluded from school and/or other group activities for 24 hours after the illness ends or fever breaks without the use of medication to avoid spreading the illness to others.
Henrico County Public Schools continues to work closely with the Richmond-Henrico Health Department and Virginia Department of Education as we monitor and implement recommendations from the Virginia Health Department and Centers for Disease Control to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. If you have any questions, please contact the Henrico Health Department at 804-501-5216 or School Health Services at 804-226-5470.
Sincerely,
Robin D. Gilbert, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Robin D. Gilbert, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC
School Health Services Supervisor
Henrico County Public Schools
From the Desk of Ms. Irving, Family Advocate
Homework Assistance & Tutoring Opportunity
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Bridge Builders Academy
The series is presented by HCPS’ Department of Family and Community Engagement and the HCPS Family and Educator Resource Center. For more information about the Family and Educator Resource Center, visit the center’s webpage.
Upcoming Session
Signs of Suicide
Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m (VIRTUAL)
This session is geared toward parents and caregivers of middle and high school students who want to learn more about the “Signs of Suicide” program and how it is delivered in the school setting. Signs of Suicide is a universal, school-based prevention program that teaches students how to identify the symptoms of depression and suicidality in themselves or their friends and encourages them to seek help using the ACT technique (acknowledge, care and tell).
Presenter: Mark Brandenburger, HCPS health, P.E. and driver education specialist
Amy Johnson, Student support and wellness specialist
Community Shout Out to:
The Mobile Notary Company, JSignatureSeal, who donated non-perishable to Wilder's pantry. https://www.jsignatureseal.com/home
Ruby Red Beauty Supply at 5118 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
donated dozens of combs, edge brushes, men and women brushes, sponges, hair picks, hair ties, clips, rubber bands, hair protectants such as; wave caps, bandanas, plastic caps and products like gel, wave grease and barbicide.
In initiative to promote self-esteem and encourage student's attendance at school.
Club Picture Day-December 2nd
Fall/Winter Reading Olympics
Support Wilder Athletics!
Our Athletic fundraiser link is now live and ready to receive orders! Check out all they have it’s a ton of really nice things. If every staff member orders just one thing we’ll raise a ton of money. If you have any questions, ask Mr. Brown! Thanks for your continued support!
Henrico Christmas Mother
Henrico Christmas Mother Food Drive- Wilder will support the Henrico Christmas Mother with our annual food drive ending November 18. Boxes will be set up in each teacher’s advisory for nonperishable food items. Ideas include canned food, pasta, rice, peanut butter, crackers, and cereal.
Clothing to Cash Fundraiser
Clothing to Cash Recycling Program Families, we need your support by donating clean and gently used clothing, footwear, textiles and accessories. The more pounds collected the more money Wilder can raise. Collections will start at the Harvest Family Festival (10/22). The goal is to collect until November 28 and deposit the bags into the green and white bin in Wilder's parking lot. The school with the most pounds will receive additional funds. If you have any questions or concerns email Ms. Irving at grirving@henrico.k12.va.us
PTSA News
Join the PTSA
Help us support Wilder's students, staff, and community. A big thank you to everyone who has already joined, we appreciate you and your commitment to Wilder. If you haven't joined yet, click here and choose a membership! Wilder PTSA provides programs and support for:
- Projects like the learning garden
- Staff lunches and gifts
- Family Pizza Nights
- Wilder spirit wear
- Virginia 529 and College Funding Coach presentations
- National PTA programs like Reflections for the Arts
- And much more!