Here are the long awaited videos from the UID World Jammin' Minute that we participated in on September 26th, 2013.

The students have been participating in Jammin' Minutes in the classroom also. Some of the classrooms have come up with their own Jammin' Minutes and some have found a favorite Jammin' Minute on youtube.com. One of my favorites is: Jammin' Minute 21. Ask your student what their favorite Jammin' Minute is and enjoy a Jammin' Minute together.

The World Jammin' Minute:

https://docs.google.com/a/cesuvt.org/file/d/0BzK9y_24sgpKTnd1SW40UUZtaW8/edit?usp=drive_web

Jammin' Minute 5:
   https://docs.google.com/a/cesuvt.org/file/d/0BzK9y_24sgpKTmc4RUdHRWhuQWs/edit?usp=drive_web

School Procedures Lice Document

Procedures for the Management of Head Lice in the School 

Head lice are an emotional issue for parents and school personnel alike.  However lice do not carry disease, are not commonly contracted at school and upon the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Department of Health, Harvard School of Public Health and the National School Nurses Association should not be a reason for exclusion.   Students should not feel alienated because they have or are perceived to have lice. 

Lice:

• An adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed and usually pale gray or reddish-brown in color.
• A female louse lives up to 3-4 weeks, lays about 10 eggs (nits) per day and “glues” them to the hair shaft, close to the scalp.  They are difficult to dislodge.
• Live (viable) nits, about the size of a poppy seed, are camouflaged with pigment to match the hair color of the infected person. 
• Empty egg casings (eggs that are hatched) are easier to see, appearing white against darker hair.
• With a first case of head lice itching may not develop for 4 to 6 weeks (it takes time to develop sensitivity to louse saliva).
• Head lice usually survive less than 1 day away from the scalp at normal room temperature.
• Eggs cannot hatch at an ambient temperature lower than that near the scalp.
• Eggs cannot be spread from person to person.
• Lice are host specific; they survive only on humans and cannot be spread by household pets.

School Management:

• Parents are encouraged to proactively check their child’s hair for lice (especially if the child is symptomatic) periodically throughout the school year. The school nurse may inspect a student’s head upon request of a parent.  However, a regular inspection by a parent/guardian by combing through wet hair with a fine tooth comb is much more effective.
• If live (crawling) lice are found the parent is notified of the suspected infestation with the understanding that the student may remain in school for the rest of the day.
• Information is provided to the parent as to the biology of lice and methods to eliminate infestation. (see Management and Treatment of Head Lice).
• The school nurse may recheck the student’s head upon their return following treatment, if requested to do so by the parent.
• It is NOT justifiable to notify classmate’s parents, do mass screenings, bag clothes or restrict use of headphones, helmets, or similar items.
• The parent should notify the parents of their child’s close contacts of the infestation.

http://cesu-nurses-information.cesu.k12.vt.us/modules/locker/files/group_files.phtml?parent=17031042&gid=2296367&sessionid=f9bedc951c422ca339ee67636e9c7aea

The above information and guidelines of management are taken from the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatricians, Harvard School of Public Health, Vermont Department of Health, and National Association of School Nurses.             

05/13

JAMmin’ across the Globe.

September 26, 2013  

 10:00 A.M. your local time

stop wherever you are and JAM

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             A Physical Activity MOVEMENT For EVERYONE

JAM World Record is a FUN campaign to rally EVERYONE to pause and take just a minute for a fitness break. This campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of making activity a daily habit, ensuring our kids learn healthy habits at a young age and our schools have access to quality physical education programs. EVERYONE, people of all ages and abilities, can participate in THIS world record and make a difference.

Science confirms that Just-a-Minute (JAM) is valuable.

A new study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that each minute spent engaging in some kind of moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with lower BMI (Body Mass Index) and lower weight.

Read the full article here.  

Keep JAMmin!

Underhill ID School will be joining in the World JAMmin’ Moment on September 26, 2013 at 10:00 am.
http://www.jamworldrecord.org
Parents and siblings are invited to join us. Wear our school colors: purple and green!

See you then!
Kristen Taylor, RN

Welcome to the UID Health Office!

Here are some Health Tips to start the School year off well:

Be Active: Run, Dance, Walk, Bike, etc... '60' minutes of activity is recommended for students each and every day. Being Active not only helps our bodies to be healthy but helps our minds to be healthy also. Being Active helps our minds to learn and retain new information. How many minutes are you currently active each day? _____ What activities can you do to increase your activity each day? _________________,_____________,_________________.

Drink enough water: Our brains are made up of 77-78% water.  Being just 2% dehydrated can make our bodies feel tired and our brains feel sluggish. Drink half your weight in ounces of water each day. So, if you weigh 44 pounds, you  should drink 22 ounces of water a day. There are 8 ounces of water in one cup. So, how many cups of water would you need to drink for your weight? _____  Another indicator that you need to drink more water is when your urine in dark yellow in color. The color of urine, when you are well hydrated is light yellow to almost clear in color.

Get enough sleep: Children between the ages of 5-10 years old, should be getting between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Children who sleep well and get enough sleep at night, do better in school. They are better able to pay attention and learn. So, if you need to get up at 6:30 in the morning to arrive at school on time; what time do you need to go to bed, if you are going to get 10-11 hours of sleep? _______

And last but not least, eat well. This includes lots of fruits and vegetables, along with protein and whole grain foods and dairy. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/

I look forward to a healthy and well school year!!!

Sincerely,
Nurse Kristen