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Grant Wood Elementary 1423 Hillside Drive NEWSLETTER Bettendorf, IA 52722 John Cain, Principal NOVEMBER 2018

Educational ex- #GWBUILT4KINDNESS cellence is the foundation of the Bettendorf Com- munity School District. Working in partnership with the family and community, we will instill and nurture in all students the knowledge, skills, creativity, and confidence to pursue their dreams and to succeed in a glob- al society.

December 7—Gifts of Goodness Drop Off December 20—Winter Sing December 21—Holiday Parties Early Release 2:20 (Preschool 12:00)

December 22-January 2—Winter Break Every Wednesday Early Release at 2:30 pm

Student of the Month Optimist Award

November November EC1—Carson Schaefer EC1—Makari Williams EC2—Luna Krell EC2—Issac Hernandez K1 - Jacob Burgos K1—Ella Brenot K2—Lucas Buntemeyer K2—Spencer Harnung K3-Evelynn Buxton K3— Landon Torres 1A—Nora LeHew 1A—AJ Lopez 1B—Topher Cavazos 1B—Emmanuel Aragon 1C— Anastasia Roberts 1C— Rawley Martin 2A—Thatcher Crawford 2A—Vito Russo

2B—Taylor Engels 2B—Emily Brozovic 2C—Annalynn Adams 2C—Brooklyn Logsdon 3A—Grace Gullickson 3A—Haley Duke 3B—Megan Weinberger 3B—Brennen McNeely 3C—Addison Waddick 3C—Ivy-Marie Holland 4A—Tyler Nielsen 4A—Audrey Misiag 4B—Nora Shelton 4B—Brady Luze 5B—Drew Gullickson 5B—Brooklyn Scholbrock 5C—Andrew Elliott 5C—Kaitlin Zimmerman

P A G E 4 Principal’s Connection August EC1— 2B Sariya Graves EC2 Estella Leibold 2C K1 Kate Rausenberger Winter Weather 3A Ethan Newton-Butt Many K2of our students have been well prepared for 3Bthe colderKara Rausenberger weather these K3past few weeks. It was nice to see the students 3C preparedTyson Laughlin to enjoy recess by being properly dressed. When it is unseasonably warm, they 1A 4A can always leave a heavy jacket in the classroom. Remember, if the wind- chill temperature1B is below 0 degrees we will stay inside4B forBrady recess. Szyczewski If it is warmer1C than Delclan 0 degrees, Toth we will be outside. December 5B often brings our first snowfall2A Landond in Iowa, Campechano snow pants, boots, hats and 5Cgloves are necessary to play in the snow. The alternative is for students who are not properly dressed to play on the limited blacktop area we have. Recess has been going very well. The students are engaged in productive activities and getting some great exercise. Thanks for your continued sup- port and please continue to send your children to school dressed to enjoy the fresh air and Iowa’s up and down weather.

Holiday Program Our holiday program will be held on Thursday, December 20th. Please pay close attention to the schedule provided in this newsletter. Our pro- gram will be held in the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center (PAC). Please feel free to join us this year for our entire program. We are once again excited to perform at the PAC. Additionally, if you have rela- tives and family members that attend our program, are welcome to join the children at school for lunch (bring your own) on the 20th as well. Guests are invited to eat lunch with their student(s).

NOVEMBER 2018

We will utilize the commons as well as having additional space set up in our gymnasium. On behalf of the staff at Grant Wood Elementary, we want to extend warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Our last day of school prior to winter break will be Friday, December 21st.. On Decem- ber 21st, the students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. We hope that you enjoy the holiday break. We will resume school on Thursday, January 3rd.

Arrival Please know that if your student eats breakfast at Grant Wood, the doors open at 8:00. This is for breakfast students only. Students that eat breakfast are invited to join us between 8:00 and 8:10 each morn- ing. It is critical for your children to arrive to school with plenty of time to eat breakfast. All other students are to arrive no earlier than 8:10. Supervision begins at 8:10. Now that the winter weather has set in, please be conscious of this schedule. Our doors open for children that are not eating breakfast at 8:10. Some mornings are very cold for children that are not eating breakfast at 8:10. Some mornings are very cold for children to be waiting for school to begin. Thanks for your co- operation.

FromNOVEMBER the 2018 Counselor

Notes from the Nurse

Dressing for the Weather Again this month, we would like to remind you to send students in the ap- propriate clothing for the weather. For indoors, please send students in layers so they do not get too hot or too cold. Please make sure they have winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves and as we get snow, include boots and snow pants. If you need assistance with winter apparel please contact the Counselor, Mr. Dietsch or the school nurse.

CaptionShould describing I send them or keep them home? pictureThis or graphic. is sometimes an easy answer and at other times, not so easy for a va- riety of reasons. The following are are some guidelines to follow.

“To catch Fever.the reader's attention, place If an your student ran a temp over 100.6 last night or they were interesting sentence or quote from the story sent here.”home with a fever, please keep them home until they are fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications. Please DO NOT send them to school after giving them Tylenol or Ibuprofen, they will have a temp again by noon and they are exposing the other students to whatever it is that is causing their fever. Diarrhea and vomiting. Same applies as fever. They should be free of vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours without any medication before they return to school. This is for their own protection because their immune system is lowered while they are sick and you by sending them they are set to get other illnesses that may be brewing at school. This procedure also attempts to keep from exposing other Caption children to more illness. describing picture orCoughing. If your child cannot get from the house to the bus without a graphic. cough, they most likely should be home until they are feeling better. Cough drops may be sent to school in the original bag with a note from the parent. Medications. Any medications other than cough drops must have a doctor’s order as well as parent written consent. Rashes. Please contact school nurse to discuss whether or not your child should attend school or you should keep your child home and contact your physician for assistance.

Pink Eye is also called conjunctivitis. SEE ATTACHMENT FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICs Strep Throat. If your student has been diagnosed with strep throat. They MUST remain home until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. *******Please keep in mind that even after 24 hours on an antibiotic or 24 hours fever, vomiting, or diarrhea free, your student they may not feel well enough to be at school. Please keep that in mind when sending your child. When they come back to early, it leaves them vulnerable for easy pick up of other viral or bacterial infections. Of course as other questions and concerns and illnesses arise, please don’t hesitate to contact the school nurse. School Medication Administration Policy

If you are sending a “prescription” OR “over the counter” medication for your student to take at school, you must complete the following form “Code No. 507.2E2 PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION & PERMISSION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER/NONPRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS” This form can be found on the district website under “Health Services” or be obtained from your school nurse.

“Over the Counter” medications”, MUST have a doctor’s order similar to a prescription. NO MEDICATIONS will be dispensed without these documents.

Cough drops are the only exception to the rule and must come in the original packaging with a note from the parent requesting administration.

At the elementary level, there is no “STOCK” medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen or cough medicines. If your child needs those at school, you must follow the medication administration policy.

Winter Safety Tips Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold tempera- tures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. What to Wear  Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin lay- ers will keep them dry and warm. Don’t forget warm boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions. Hypothermia  Hypothermia develops when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to colder temperatures. It often happens when a youngster is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather without wearing proper clothing or when clothes get wet. It can occur more quickly in children than in adults.  As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clumsy. Speech may become slurred and body temperature will decline in more severe cases. If you suspect your child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors, remove any wet clothing, and wrap him in blankets or warm clothes. Frostbite  Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condition tends to happen on extremities like the fingers, toes, ears and nose. They may become pale, gray and blistered. At the same time, the child may complain that his/her skin burns or has become numb.  If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of her body in warm (not hot) water. 104° Fahrenheit (about the tempera- ture of most hot tubs) is recommended. Warm washcloths may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears and lips.  Do not rub the frozen areas.  After a few minutes, dry and cover the child with clothing or blankets.

 Give him/her something warm to drink. If the numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your doctor. Winter Health  If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds, try using a cold air humidifier in the child's room at night. Saline nose drops or petrolatum may help keep nasal tissues moist. If bleeding is severe or recurrent, consult your pediatri- cian.  Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. But the viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in the winter, when children are in school and are in closer contact with each other. Frequent hand washing and teach- ing your child to sneeze or cough into the bend of her elbow may help reduce the spread of colds and flu. Children 6 months of age and up should get the influenza vaccine to reduce their risk of catching the flu. Winter Sports and Activities Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play to prevent hypothermia and frost- bite. Have children come inside periodically to warm up... Ice Skating  Allow children to skate only on approved surfaces. Check for signs posted by local police or recreation departments, or call your local police department to find out which areas have been approved.  Advise your child to:  Skate in the same direction as the crowd  Avoid darting across the ice  Never skate alone  Not chew gum or eat candy while skating  Consider having your child wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads, especially while learning to skate Sledding  Keep sledders away from motor vehicles.  Children should be supervised while sledding.  Keep young children separated from older children.  Sledding feet first or sitting up, instead of lying down head-first, may

prevent head injuries.  Consider having your child wear a helmet while sledding.  Use steerable sleds, not snow disks or inner tubes.  Sleds should be structurally sound and free of sharp edges and splinters, and the steering mechanism should be well lubricated. Sled slopes should be free of obstructions like trees or fences, be covered in snow not ice, not be too steep (slope of less than 30º), and end with a flat runoff. Avoid sledding in crowded areas.

Snow Skiing and Snowboarding  Children should be taught to ski or snowboard by a qualified instructor in a program designed for children.  Never ski or snowboard alone.  Young children should always be supervised by an adult. Older children’s need for adult supervision depends on their maturity and skill. If older chil- dren are not with an adult, they should always at least be accompanied by a friend.  All skiers and snowboarders should wear helmets. Ski facilities should re- quire helmet use, but if they do not, parents should enforce the requirement for their children.  Equipment should fit the child. Skiers should wear safety bindings that are adjusted at least every year. Snowboarders should wear gloves with built-in wrist guards. Eye protection or goggles should also be used.  Slopes should fit the ability and experience of the skier or snowboarder. Avoid crowded slopes.  Avoid skiing in areas with trees and other obstacles.

Snowmobiling  The AAP recommends that children under age 16 not operate snowmo- biles and that children under age 6 never ride on snowmobiles.

 Do not use a snowmobile to pull a sled or skiers.  Wear goggles and a safety helmet approved for use on motorized vehicles like motorcycles.  Travel at safe speeds.  Never snowmobile alone or at night. Stay on marked trails, away from roads, water, railroads and pedestrians.

Sun Protection The sun’s rays can still cause sunburn in the winter, especially when they re- flect off snow. Make sure cover your child’s exposed skin with sun- screen and consider using sunglasses.

Fire Protection

Winter is a time when household fires occur. It is a good time to remember to: Buy and install smoke alarms on every floor of your home  Test smoke alarms monthly  Practice fire drills with your children  Install a carbon monoxide detector outside bedrooms Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that could burn, and turn them off when leaving the room or sleeping

References Winter Safety Tips. Retrieved November 30, 2018 from https://www.aap.org/ en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/ Pages/AAP-Winter-Safety-Tips.aspx

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis). Retrieved from https://www.aap.org/en-us/ advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/healthy-child-care/ Documents/M3_Pinkeye.pdf