GJM Family Connection
February 2023
GJM News
With the colder weather, please make sure your student's name is in their jacket.
Thank you to our school Counselor Mrs. Jimenez! She helps our students come up with problems solving techniques for them to be successful. She works with groups on different emotions. If a student needs someone to talk to, cheer them up, or share their successes with Mrs. Jimenez is there! Feb. 6-10 is Counselor's Week! Help us honor Mrs. JImenez!
Joy is not in things, it is in us. - Richard Wagner
Nurse News by: Nurse Williams
Hello GJM Family,
According to the CDC, asthma affects over 25 million people; a common, yet costly disease. School Nurses likely have at least one student or staff member diagnosed with asthma at any school they cover.
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the airways which makes breathing difficult. Common signs and symptoms of an asthma attack (asthma episode) include: shortness of breath, coughing, low blood oxygen levels, wheezing and/or chest tightness. Some asthmatic patients describe having an asthma attack as if they are trying to
breathe through a straw stuffed with cotton balls. The severity of many attacks can be lessened by following prescribed treatment plans but some attacks can turn into medical emergencies.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma. Following the physician prescribed treatment plan and avoiding known triggers are typical recommendations to help avoid asthma attacks.
If your child has asthma and you want to bring an inhaler to school for nurse to administer, you will need the following:
Student asthma action plans filled out by primary care doctor and parent signature allowing
school nurse to administer inhaler.
Parents must be the one
handing school nurse the inhaler. Please do not send your student to school with an inhaler.
Counselor's Corner by: Mrs. Jimenez
Managing Emotions
Just like adults, children experience a variety of emotions. Sometimes it is hard for them to manage their strong feelings and they may overreact or shut down. If you see your child experiencing difficulty, help them to name their feeling (“it looks like you are feeling angry/sad”). Allow your child time to talk about what is making them feel this way and then encourage them to think about what helps them feel better. We all need a toolbox full of options so that we can use whatever tool may work for us at the time. Remind your child that all feelings are okay, it’s what we do with them that counts!
Upcoming GJM Events
Feb. 6-10 Counselor's Week, Thank you Mrs. Jimenez
Feb 13th- Monthly Lunch with Your Child
Feb. 17th- End of Six Weeks
Feb. 20 - Student Holiday
Feb. 22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Thank you all bus drivers
Feb 24 - Kona Ice
Feb. 28 - Picture Day
March 2 - Texas Independence Day, Read Across America Day
March 3 - Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day- Thank you everyone who keeps our school up and running
March 7-10 - School Social Worker Week - Thank you Ms. Garza
March 13-20 - Spring Break