A Note From Mr. Gahan
Hello Coralville Central Families and Friends,
The crisp fall days are passing by and we are coming to the close of our first trimester. Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 11th (2:35 - 7:10) and all day on Wednesday, November 17th (7:40 - 7:10--no school for students). Emails were sent to one parent/guardian with a link to sign-up. All conferences will be done via Zoom. Please sign up for a conference with your student's teacher if you haven't already. It will be a great opportunity to touch bases and see how things are going!
Thursday, November 18th will be the first day of the second trimester.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Andy Gahan
Principal, Coralville Central Elementary
Message on Masks and Vaccines (9/15/21)
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Iowa City Community School District requires universal mask use for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to our schools, regardless of vaccination status. This is based on guidance from the CDC. In addition, the President’s Executive Order on domestic transportation requires students and staff to wear a face-covering while on a school bus or while utilizing other District-provided transportation.
In addition, our District strongly encourages eligible individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine. For individuals 12 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.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY will be Friday, November 12th
News from Ms. Becca
We are very grateful to once again provide Thanksgiving Baskets to our Coralville Central community thanks to your donations. See below the item your grade level is requesting.
If you are interested in a Thanksgiving Basket contact Becca Bender, SFA or fill out this form.
Winter Wear
It sure is getting cold outside. Need help with winter wear.
If your student has grown out of 7/8 or 14/16 coats/snow pants please consider donating them to Becca Bender for other students to use.
Library News!
Save the date- more information will be coming soon!
The Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be December 4th and 5th.But for now- please mark your calendars and start your lists.
Devin Redmond (she/hers)
Teacher Librarian
Coralville Central Elementary : ICCSD
Google Voice (text) : 319.435.8220
Instagram @cclibrary
Facebook @coralvillecentral
Twitter @devinred
Nurse News
This time of year, we see a lot of viruses spreading in the community and at school. It is difficult to determine which virus may be affecting kids at any given time. Many illnesses have several symptoms that overlap and even though COVID-19 has been the topic on our minds, it is important to remember that influenza ("the flu") circulates as well. Read on for some information on influenza and flu vaccines.
Q: When will flu activity begin and when will it peak?
A: The timing of flu is difficult to predict and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Reduced population immunity due to lack of flu virus activity since March 2020 could result in an early and possibly severe flu season.
Q: Flu activity is low in my community right now; should I wait to get a flu vaccine?
A: No. You should not wait for flu activity to be rising or high in your community to get a flu vaccine. September and October are generally good times to be vaccinated and ideally, everyone should be vaccinated before the end of October. While flu activity may be low in your community now, it could begin increasing at any time. Remember, after you are vaccinated, your body takes about two weeks to develop antibodies that protect against flu. Ideally, you should get vaccinated against flu by the end of October.
COVID-19 vs. Influenza:
Flu Symptoms
Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever* or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (tiredness)
- some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
For more information visit Flu and COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 Symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
Snacks & Celebrations
The ICCSD is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. In line with that goal, changes are being made to the district’s Wellness Policy regarding classroom snacks birthday treats, and classroom celebrations.
NO FOOD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
In line with the district’s Wellness Policy, student birthdays will be celebrated in the classrooms with a special acknowledgment. Each grade level team has determined a special recognition for students who wish to celebrate their birthdays at school. Please note these birthday celebrations will not involve food. If food is sent to school for birthdays the food items will be returned home.
SNACK & CELEBRATIONS :
When food is served to students in the classroom as a snack or during a classroom celebration, the following rules apply (ICCSD Wellness Policy 507.9):
- allow only fresh fruits/vegetables or purchased foods with the ingredients listed (no homemade foods).
- allow only foods that meet the Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks. (the only exception to this would be food-tasting related to district-approved curriculum lessons)
- not allow foods with peanuts or peanut butter or foods that were made in a factory where cross-contamination may occur.
- food that does not meet the guidelines will be sent home.
- a list of acceptable foods (Healthy Food Guidelines/ Smart Snacks) will be made available to parents and teachers at the beginning of the school year.
The ICCSD Wellness Policy Classroom Snacks and Celebrations is a complete list of approved foods including where the approved food items can be purchased.
