Word of the month...
Only one more week to Guess the Number and possibly win a tshirt!
We celebrate Perseverance here at Coralville Central.
Even if you haven’t guessed right yet, show Perseverance
And try again to guess the right amount of Legos
and win a
Coralville Central Tshirt.
Submit guesses using this form;
Midwest One Art Show - it's back!
The Kids' Art Open House date will be announced later this spring if it seems safe to do so.
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Library News!
Hello from the Library!
The Super Bowl for book awards were announced on Monday. Check out the winners here. There are so many great titles. We have some of them in our school library, but not all of them.
Look in your kids’ backpack for books they bring home. It’s fun (and usually relaxing) to read them together. It’s also a great way to unplug for a few minutes.
Devin Redmond (she/hers)
Teacher Librarian
Coralville Central Elementary : ICCSD
Google Voice (text) : 319.435.8220
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Facebook @coralvillecentral
Twitter @devinred
Follow @cclibrary on Instagram for BN recommendations from CC Staff AND CC Students!
Labeling Items
Also, please remember to label lunchboxes that are sent to school. We get many dropped off in the office when they get left behind. If they are labeled, we can easily find who they belong to!! Thank you!
Nurse News
What is conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
It is the most common eye inflammation. The most common causes of acute conjunctivitis are bacteria,
viruses, allergens, or sometimes irritation from toxic chemical exposures.
Who is at risk?
Anyone! It is most commonly found in children < 5 years of age.
What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
The onset is sudden with redness of white-colored area of the eyeball and edema or swelling of the lids,
secretions that contain mucus and pus, pain, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and occasionally low-grade fever, headache, tiredness and tenderness in the area surrounding the eye(s).
How do you get conjunctivitis?
Contact with the discharges from the eye or upper respiratory tracts of infected people, from fingers,
clothing and other articles, including shared towels, eye-makeup applicators, multiple dose eye
medications soiled with discharges and inadequately sterilized eye examination instruments.
How is conjunctivitis diagnosed?
Drainage from the eye can be tested to determine the cause.
How is conjunctivitis treated?
Most types of mild bacterial conjunctivitis and most types of viral conjunctivitis are usually time-limited
conditions that require no treatment. Some infections may be treated with eye ointments or drops with
a doctor’s prescription.
How can conjunctivitis be prevented?
It can be prevented through personal cleanliness, including frequent handwashing. When washing
hands at school or work use paper towels after washing, or the hot air blower. At home, provide a
separate towel and face cloth for each member of the household, and wash towels regularly in hot
water and detergent. Try not to touch eyes while infected. Do not share common eyedropper, eye
medicines, or eye makeup. Make tissues readily available at work or in school classrooms; dispose of
them in a trash receptacle after use. Use disposable tissues to blow your nose, sneeze, or cough.
Should infected persons be excluded from school or work?
Children do not need to be excluded from school unless they are directed to do so by a physician or
public health professional, or if they have a fever or additional symptoms indicating a more serious
infectious 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.
