Did you make a resolution to exercise more??? Get outside and enjoy the cold weather sports. But make sure you stay safe while doing it!!! Layer up!! wear lots of layers and dress youn children in more layers than adults. Always remember hats, gloves/mittens and warm winter boots. Don't forget sunscreen. Even in winter, the sun can damage skin and eyes. Use sunscreen on all exposed skin and sun protective lip balm as well as goggles or sunglasses especially when the sun is reflecting off of snow or ice. Sleds should be sturdy and have handholds. Pool inflatables are not meant for sledding. Choose a hill that is not too steep and has no obstructions. Do not allow sledding on a hill that points toward the street. Make sure kids sled sitting up or feet first. Use a sledding helmet for extra protection. Make sure ice is thick enough and frozen enough for skating...even if it looks safe, check with local authorities. No eating or drinking while skating. Always wear a helmet and protective padding/gear for skating sports. Skates should fit snugly, but not too tight. When skiing or snowboarding, use proper equipment including properly fitted skis, boards, helmets and goggles to protect from sun and blowing snow. Beginners should take lessons before going out and should wear extra bottom padding. |
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The soft squishy center of the bones that also helps to make blood is called the BONE MARROW.
New Health Trivia Question; Where are your adenoids and what do they do? Flu Prevention: Hand Washing on the Defense! Youth Health Connection South Shore Hospital: By Jill V. Nicholson, R.N., Curry College Nursing Student Flu season is in full swing! Are you aware that proper hand washing is the single most important action in preventing the spread of flu germs? If you answered yes, you are absolutely correct! Germs are everywhere and on the attack. You may look at your hands and believe them to be “clean,” but germs are sneaky and most often always hidden to the naked eye. By practicing proper hand washing you are not only protecting yourself. You are also protecting your family and friends. This simple act is key in reducing the spread of germs and infections from one person to another. Do not be afraid, your hand washing helper is here to teach you the skills that you need to know! Now let’s get started and review the “five effective hand washing steps” (created by cdc.gov) listed below: Wet your hands with clean cold or warm water. Lather your hands by rubbing and scrubbing them together with soap. Be sure to wash front, back, between your fingers, and your nail beds. Scrub your hands for 20 seconds. Make it fun! Sing Happy Birthday to yourself twice. Rinse your hands under the clean running water. Dry your hands with a clean towel, or air dry. Your choice! Parents and teachers! Please lead the way and educate children on the high level of importance that correct hand washing techniques hold. Stay free of the flu this season by taking an active role in your health! Happy hand washing to all! To learn more about hand washing from the CDC visit: http://bit.ly/cleanhandscdc 12/1/14-HEALTH TRIVIA QUESTION
Something squishy and soft is inside the center of some hard bones-like arm and leg bones. It is very important to your body because it helps to make your blood. HEALTH TRIVIA IS BACK The recent question was: How many bones are there in both of your hands and arms? Several students attempted an answer. The correct answer is 64 bones. Vision Quest August 2014 The most important tool a child needs to learn is their eyesight. Up to 1 in 4 children have a vision disorder and 1 in 20 children are at risk for Amblyopia or permanent vision loss if undetected. An undiagnosed vision disorder can affect a child's academic achievement, athletic performance and even their social development. Children do not have the frame of reference to know whether they are seeing clearly. Many times a blurry world is all they have ever known. Ask your child's school to use updated vision screening technology and schedule your child for a vision exam every year especially if you suspect a vision problem. Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem
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Fire Safety:
Eighty percent of all fire deaths occurred by house fires. With about two minutes to escape once a blaze starts, it is important to plan and practice beforehand. The national Fire Prevention association recommends the following: Make sure there are working smoke alarms on every level of your home and check the batteries frequently. Develop a fire escape plan identifying two ways out of each room and a family meeting place outside. Practice this plan at least twice a year. Be mindful that some children do NOT awaken to the sound of a smoke alarm. If the alarm sounds, go to your closest exit. If there is smoke on the way, turn and use the second way out. Get low and go under the smoke to your exit. Move fast and stay calm. DO NOT STOP to gather belongings. Remind children not to hide, especially if frightened by “scary “ looking firemen. Visiting a firehouse may help with this fear. The NFPA recommends making sure your child know safety rules and escape plans at the homes of friends and relatives they may visit. Tick Season is upon us once again. Please remember...A TICK CHECK A DAY WILL HELP KEEP LYME AWAY!! Feel for little bumps on your head. Look behind your ears. Check your neck. Look under your arms and in your elbows. Look for tiny brown spots on your skin. Look in your belly button. Check between your legs. Check behind your knees and between your toes. Check yourself for ticks each time you have participated in an outdoor activity. Look and feel for ticks on your body before during and after bathing. If you find a tick, pull it out with tweezers and clean the area well. Don't be concerned if a small piece of the tick is left in the skin. As long as the body of the tick is removed it cannot transmit disease. If you develop symptoms (red rash, severe headache with neck stiffness, muscle or joint aches, facial paralysis, fatigue or fever within a few days to a couple of weeks, CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Prompt treatment is necessary to treat Lyme disease. Putting your clothes in the dryer for 15 minutes will kill ticks on clothing. Your pets can carry ticks into your home so check them often too!! (Westwood Board of Heath)
*Buy and wear a helmet and check that its label says it complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standards;
*Make sure your helmet fits snugly and the chin strap forms a V around the ears; * Keep your bicycle tires filled with the proper amount of air. *Ride on the right side of the road in a straight, predictable path. The most common cause of playground injuries is FALLS. Congratulations to:Ernandie Room 19, Tyler Room 15, Michael G Room 8, Gabby Room 8, Emily Room 8, Abigail Room 8, Dustin Room 8, Guyhathan Room 12, Elijah Room 8, Shayla Room 12 and Sara Room 4. Please come and get your pencil prize.
To help PREVENT FALLS *Watch where you are going. *Keep your shoe laces tied. *Wear appropriate footwear like sneakers. ***Flip flops are not safe for running at recess. *Pay attention to those around you. *Use Playground Equipment correctly. *Do not push or shove. |
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