Broken Arrow Friday Flyer
11.12.21
WHERE ALL CHILDREN ARE EMBRACED, CHALLENGED, AND CELEBRATED!
Lawrence schools will now be closed November 22-26 for fall break.
BROKEN ARROW FAMILY BRAVOS...Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Walthall!
Thank you so much to the office staff - Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Walthall - for taking the time to answer each of my questions even though they wouldn't have had to. I just wanted them to know how much it meant to me.
Click HERE if you want to submit a Broken Arrow Family Bravo for a staff member who has made a difference to your child and family! I cannot tell you how much kind words and hearing that we are making a difference would mean to the staff!
Next Thursday, Nov 18, is the final Marathon Club date this fall. Club will resume in the Spring, usually soon after Spring Break. .
In Case You Missed This Last Week...
Hello Broken Arrow Families!
As you may have heard, Covid vaccines are now approved and available for children ages 5-11. Here are some frequently asked questions to school nurses that you may have been wondering about.
What is the benefit of getting vaccinated? There are lots of benefits! Not only does vaccination provide protection to your child but to those around them, additionally if your student is exposed to covid and is fully vaccinated they do not have to quarantine from school or participate in school testing protocols (unless they become symptomatic after exposure). This would mean missing less school for them and less missed work days for parents. Vaccinated individuals who do contract covid are less likely to have severe symptoms and spread to others, helping to keep our community and your family healthier.
When is my child "fully vaccinated"? We consider individuals to be fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose if receiving Pfizer or Moderna and 2 weeks after their first dose if receiving J&J. Currently only the 2 dose Pfizer vaccine is approved for students ages 5-11.
Where can I get my child vaccinated? There are lots of places in Douglas County to get vaccinated! CVS and Walgreens offer online registration for local appointments. Douglas County Health Department has vaccine clinics available during evenings and weekends. You can view the schedule and register at https://ldchealth.org/460/COVID-19-Vaccine-and-Booster-Shots
You can also call your doctor's office or pharmacy of choice to inquire about vaccine availability.
How much does the vaccine cost? The vaccine provider may ask for your health insurance information when you register but it is unlikely there will be any out of pocket costs for your family.
Will my child still have to wear a mask at school if they are vaccinated? Yes. The Lawrence Public Schools does have a current mask mandate and all individuals are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
Is it required for my student to get the covid vaccine to attend school? No. While we do encourage all eligible persons to get vaccinated, it is not required.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or your primary care provider with any other questions about the Covid vaccine.
Jodi Kennedy
Broken Arrow School Nurse
785-330-4807
CONTACT MS. RENK
Email: heather.renk@usd497.org
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Phone: 785-832-5600