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January 08, 2008

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Current News:

01-07-10

Welcome back after the wonderful Christmas Break! I hope you all enjoyed the snow and stayed warm. I am looking forward to a great semester.

12-15-09

A SHAC meeting was held a 3:30 pm in the conference room at the elem school. Please join us at our next meeting or contact the school nurse if you have health issues that you would like discussed. We are also looking for new members!

09-30-09

A SHAC meeting was held 9-29-09 at 3:30pm in the conference room at the elem school. If you have any health issues that need to be discussed, please join us at our next meeting or call the school nurse.

Don't forget your flu shot!! -Vaccination Clinics-

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 Graham FUMC 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:00

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 Archer City Activity Center 9:00-12:00 and 2:00-6:00

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 Graham FUMC 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:00

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 Jacksboro LOBC-Fellowship Hall 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:00

Friday, October 16, 2009 Jacksboro LOBC-Fellowship Hall 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:00

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3009 Seymour HHSC 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:00

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 Archer City Activity Center 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:00

You can also contact your primary care physician!

08-27-09

Welcome back to Olney ISD! I am excited to start a new school year. This year we want to continue to encourage hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness. Please continue this practice at home. Hand washing is the #1 way we can prevent the spread of germs!!

We are also checking records making sure everyone is up to date on their immunizations. This year there are new requirements for K and 7th grade. Notes were sent home at the end of last year. If your student needs immunizations, please get them ASAP. Immunization Requirements

There has been a lot of talk about H1N1 flu or swine flu in the news. At Olney ISD we are taking the appropriate precautions. Here is some info you may find helpful about the flu. H1N1 Flu Info

I am getting ready to set a date for the SHAC. If you are interested, please call me at 564-8621.

05-08-09

The SHAC (school health advisory council) met on May 5, 2009. Next meeting will be held early fall semester. If you have any suggestions or health issues that you believe need to be addressed, please contact the school nurse.

04-27-09

Information About Swine Flu

04-12-09

New vaccination requirements go into affect August 1, 2009. Make sure your student is up to date!!!

04-08-09

The School Health Advisory Council will be meeting May 5, 2009, at the elementary conference room.

04-01-09

ATTN: We are looking for people in the community interested in the health of school aged children to volunteer to be a member of Olney ISD School Health Advisory Council or SHAC. This council is composed of parents, teachers, administrators, community organization members, health care professionals, etc who work together to plan ways to improve the well being of the school age child. We will be meeting at least once this semester and then again next school year. If you are interested, please call 564-8621 and speak with the school nurse.

02-20-09

Every 10 years it is required for your student to have a Tetnus booster shot. Currently the DSHS is recommending the Tdap vaccination. It is the first vaccination for adults which vaccinates for three diseases: tetanus (lockjaw), diptheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). This vaccination is not only required for students, it is recommended that everyone (including parents) have a booster!

12-03-08

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break.

We are continuing to encourage everyone to be vaccinated against the flu.

Please help me educate your kids about the spread of head lice. They do not need to share combs, brushes, coats, or hair bows etc. It is also recommended that they do not pile their coats together. Please let me know if I can help give you more information about treating and or preventing head lice.

10-21-08

Have you been vaccinated against the flu? The flu shot/vaccine is for use in people 6 months of age and older, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.

Ways to prevent the flu.

More information about the flu from the CDC.

We are completing vision and hearing screenings at the elementary school. If your child does not pass either test, they will be re screened in 2-3 weeks. If they do not pass the screening again, a note will be sent home referring them to see a doctor.