Happenings this Month
May 2-6-Teacher and Staff appreciation week
May 2- Drive through food pantry @ EHS
May 4- Interims
May 5- 3rd grade @ EHS to see Annie
May 11- Marcos Pizza Night
May 19- Family Night (details below)
May 27- Learn at home day
May 29- Memorial Day, no school
May 31- Field Day
Drop off and pick up procedures
Please be patient- drop off and pickup takes time.
Here are Four things we need you to do during drop off and pickup:
1. Please do not plan to arrive earlier than 8:55 for drop off in the morning.
2. Do not let students out of the car before 8:55, if you arrive early you will need to keep your student(s) in the vehicle with you.
2. In the afternoon, please do not plan to come before 3:00. This will cause a traffic backup.
3. Car riders can ONLY ENTER at Adelbert, at the current Middle School entrance. You can not enter for drop off or pickup using Griswold. See map below.
4. Once in the lot, please park closely to the car in front of you, as this will allow more cars to enter the lot, and not be in the street.
Doors open at 8:55am.
The tardy bell rings at 9:10am. Any student who arrives after 9:10am must enter through the main office and sign in.
Please make sure you are following our procedures for drop off and pickup- there is one drop off line, and the detailed map is below. Please enter off Adelbert only; cutting through the parking lot and attempting to cut in line is not fair to everyone else. Also, please take your time, and in order to keep everyone safe, please do not speed through the lots. Cars should NOT be using the elementary circle as a drop-off/pick-up point; this is why we have started placing cones to block it off. We have put this plan in place to provide the safest route for our students; we ask that you please follow those directions while being kind to the adults at drop off and pickup. If you have any questions, please call the school at (440) 284-8002.
We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe.
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News from our School Nurse
After working as a nurse in the emergency room, here are some tips I learned to help you stay safe during the nice weather ~
Make outdoor time a safe time – wear a helmet when riding bikes, skateboards, and scooters. Knee pads and elbow pads are easy to wear and add more protection. Watch for cars if riding on or near the roads.
Limit outdoor exposure when the pollen or mold counts are high if you have allergies. They are especially high when it’s windy.
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac contain oil causing an allergic skin reaction that looks like swollen itchy red bumps and blisters appearing wherever the oil has touched the skin. Check the areas around your home and teach your kids to recognize and avoid it. If your dog goes into the woods, be careful of the oils getting on their fur and giving it to you when petting them. No not burn poison ivy or other poison weeds as the oils can get into your lungs.
Stinging insects are back – If you are stung, remove the stinger as soon as possible with a scraping motion. Wash with soap and water and apply a cold compress. If trouble breathing, severe swelling or fainting occurs, call 911 or an emergency number right away. Ice helps the pain and swelling.
Animal bites – don’t disturb a sleeping dog or a dog that’s eating! Wash wounds well with soap and water and call a doctor or go to the emergency room right away if you get bit. A tetanus or rabies shot may be needed plus antibiotics.
Ticks are already a problem in our area – use tweezers to grasp as close to the head as possible and pull the tick away from where it is attached. Call the doctor for symptoms of a rash or fever. Use flea and tick medicine on your pets that go outside in the grass. Check them for ticks too, they like to burrow into the areas around the ears and neck. You may not see them but you may feel the lump. They are the size of a small appleseed.
Make sure you drink plenty of water, especially when it’s hot. Dehydration can make you dizzy and nauseated. Eating fruits and vegetables helps with staying hydrated too.
Have fun and stay active! You’ll feel better physically and mentally if you go outside and enjoy the nice weather. Take the dog for a walk, it keeps them happy too:)
Stay well.
Mrs. Rose Hess
School Nurse
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