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DATES TO REMEMBER

PTA Book Fair at Sandidge

Oct. 20 - 24, 2008

FAMILY VIEWING NIGHT ON

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008

Health Education
Mrs. Angie Chobot, School Nurse

Just a reminder to make sure that your child’s physical and immunization records are in the Health Office before October 15^th.   Children not in compliance will be excluded from school until such time as the required health examination and required immunizations are received.  Dental exams are required for all Kindergarten and 2^nd grade students.  These forms must be in the Health Office by May 15^th.

Orland Township has a “Free Immunization Clinic” on Thursday, October 9^th from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at the Township Office, 15100 S. 94^th Avenue.   Clinics are for residents Orland Hills, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and unincorporated Orland Township, regardless of income.  Proof of residency will be checked at all clinics.  Healthy children who are at least two months of age will be immunized only.  All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent.  An organized, up to date shot record must be presented.  TB tests are available to adults.

RASHES - Contagious or Not?

                        There are innumerable types of rashes.  Some can be identified with certainty while others may require a visit to the doctor.  Rashes from completely different causes may look somewhat alike, but may or may not be contagious.  For this reason when a child comes to school with an unidentified rash they are sent home so that their physician can determine whether or not it is contagious.  Some examples of contagious rashes are measles, German measles, chicken pox and scarlet fever.  There are viral infections that cause rashes, such as, roseola and fifth disease, which are also contagious.  .     

            A person can also develop a rash when he or she has sensitivity to a particular substance.  This rash is known as an allergic rash.  An allergic rash is never contagious.  Plants, animals, food, pollen, dust and many other sources can cause a rash in susceptible individuals. 

            Some rashes cause mild to severe itching.  Applying calamine or caladryl lotion relieves the itching.  For itching all over the body, an oatmeal bath is helpful.  One cup of oatmeal, cooked until liquid is evaporated, wrapped in cheesecloth, and swirled in a tub of warm water, makes an excellent soaking solution to relieve itching.  A baking soda bath also helps.  Use one cup of baking soda in a tubful of warm water.  Some rashes may require ointments or lotions and in some cases oral antihistamines may be needed.  These medications should always be ordered by your physician. 

            As you can see there are various types of rashes and different treatments for each.  If your child develops a rash and you are not sure what it’s from, contact your doctor.  If you know the rash is contagious, the school office should be notified.

SOCIAL WORKER
                           Gina Sipich, Social Worker                                    

Character Standard for October

• Practice self-control

• Stay in your seat

• Raise your hand

• Keep hands and feet to  yourself

• How can you practice Self-discipline at home  and at school

Orland Township Youth Services located at 14671 West Ave in Orland Park offers a wide variety of programs for parents and students in our area.  Some of the programs are parenting classes, anger management classes and social skills classes.  Please call for more information if you are interested 708-403-4001. 

CCSD #146 2006-07 Illinois School Report Card

     There is an Illinois School Report Card for each of the district’s schools and one for the district as a whole, now on line.  The report cards provide information regarding the individual school and/or the district.  Information in the report card will consist of:

• Demographics

• Instructional Setting

• Finances

• Student Academic Performances

The 2006-07 Illinois School Report cards are available to the public. 

Web sites to go to are:

Go to the district 146 web site at: www.district146.org
Go to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) web site at: www.isbe.net
Or go to your school’s office for a hard copy.

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Preparing for a chemical threat

            A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment.  Watch for signs of a chemical attack such as many people suffering from watery eyes, twitching, choking, having trouble breathing or losing coordination.  Many sick or dead birds, fish or small animals are also cause for suspicion.  If you see signs of a chemical attack, quickly try to define the impacted area or where the chemical is coming from, if possible.  Take immediate action to get away from the affected area.

If the chemical is inside a building where you are, try to get out of the building without passing through the contaminated area.  Otherwise, it may be better to move as far away from where you suspect the chemical release is and seal the room.  If you are outside when you see the signs of a chemical attack, you must quickly decide what is the fastest way to get away from the chemical threat.  Consider if you can get out of the area or if it would be better to go inside a building and follow your plan to shelter-in-place.

If your eyes are watering, your skin is stinging, you are having trouble breathing or you simply think you may have been exposed to a chemical, immediately strip and wash.  Look for a hose, fountain, or any source of water.  Wash with soap, if possible, but do not scrub the chemical into your skin.  Seek emergency medical attention.  Next month – dealing with a nuclear blast.

WEATHER/DISASTER PROCEDURES

It is the goal of District 146 and Sandidge School to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families in all situations.  In case of severe weather, and a “Take Cover” situation is announced by the national or local weather service or by the building principal, the following would occur:

• Students will go immediately to “Take Cover” positions with their teachers.

• Exterior Weather/Disaster warning lights will be activated indicating to those outside of the building that students WILL NOT be dismissed until the emergency situation has passed.  At this point we encourage parents to take necessary safety precautions for themselves.  If parents or other adults (who have come to pick children up) enter the school building at this time they will be required to “Take Cover” in a designated location.  Students will not be released from their “Take Cover”  until the emergency situation has passed.

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