The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- December 6, 2019
Calling all science fair judges
SHE spirit Squad performed with LTMS Cheer!
Clinic Corner
Dear parents,
As we head into flu season, teachers are being asked to minimize non-essential visits to the nurse's office. This means that minor scrapes and cuts and other non-injurious 'ouchies' will be handled in the classroom. The influenza virus is very contagious and can spread from person to person by breathing the droplets in a cough, sneeze or runny nose that contain the flu virus.
Signs and Symptoms of the flu may include:
The flu comes on very quickly. Most people with the flu feel very tired and may have a high fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, vomiting or diarrhea. If you suspect you or a family member is sick, contact your doctor for further evaluation as soon as possible.
Prevention Strategies:
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccination for everyone 6 months and older;
-Hand washing with soap and water, especially before meals; alcohol based hand sanitizers will work;
-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissue in trash and wash hands;
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way;
-Clean and disinfect hard surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs, including bathroom surfaces, kitchen counters and toys for children. Use household disinfectants according to directions.
-Keep your children or other family members home when they are sick.
When can my child return to school after having the flu?
Your child must stay out of school until fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. In addition, students with vomiting or diarrhea illnesses must stay home until they no longer are vomiting or have diarrhea (without the use of medications) for at least 24 hours.
If your child is diagnosed with flu or any other communicable illness strep throat, pink-eye, chicken pox, staph/MRSA infection, any reportable illness, or any vaccine-preventable illness, please contact (INSERT SCHOOL NURSE NAME AND CONTACT INFO HERE). Your child's diagnosis will be kept private, but our nurse needs this information to coordinate care for other students on campus.
Thanks, Nurse Bobbi
Looking Ahead...
Dec. 16- Ugly Sweater/Shirt Day
Dec. 17- Holiday Headgear
Dec. 18- Christmas colors & silly socks
Dec. 19- Mad for Plaid
Week at a Glance
December focus of the month: Compassion
School-wide events this week:
Friday Dec. 13
- K, 1 and 2 Winter Assembly 7:30 AM in gym - Guests sign-in in front office starting at 7:20.
- SHE Spelling Bee 8:00 AM
Save the date:
Dec. 17 Sailor Show Choir 6:30 PM
Dec. 18 Winter party day/Food exemption day
Dec. 19 Early Release at noon. Book Bingo Deadline. No extended care today!
Dec. 20-Jan. 6 School Closed for winter break
Jan. 7 Return to school at 7:40 AM
Winter Party Schedule on December 18
Photos for Yearbook needed
The Yearbook Committee is looking for any pictures you have of school events, birthday celebrations, field trips, etc!
To Upload Photos from a Smart Device:
Download the Balfour ImageShare app (blue icon w/ white letters that say “is”)
Create an account
School project number: 027831
Check your email for verification code and enter it in the app
Create username and password
School project number (should already be entered): 027831
Upload code: none (leave this field blank)
Touch “save”
Upload pictures from your smart device (up to 5 at a time)- *In the “Who is in This Photo” section, please type the homeroom teacher’s last name*
Serene Hills Elementary School
The Serene Hills Elementary community commits to engaging every student in innovative, collaborative learning focused on growth and to igniting a passion for learning in which everyone is valued.
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/SHE
Location: 3301 Serene Hills Drive, Lakeway, TX, United States
Phone: 512-533-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenehillspto/
Twitter: @SHEsailors