HJUHSD Winter Break is Dec 21-Jan 8

HJUHSD schools will be on Winter Break
from December 21 through January 8.

Classes resume January 11. 

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HJUHSD Health Insider, Winter, 2015

Cold and Flu Season is upon us once again!

With the winter comes a new batch of germs for us to share. We are all doing our best to prevent the spread to each other as much as possible. This is a great time to review the recommendation regarding when to keep your student home if he/she has:

• Fever in the past 24 hours (must be fever free- less than 99.6 without pain/fever reliever medication to return to school).
• Vomiting in the past 24 hours
• Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
• Strep throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school).
• Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the student awake at night.
• Pink or red eye(s) with drainage.

**When your child visits a doctor due to an illness or injury, please obtain a medical clearance from your child’s physician before he/she returns to school**

Did you know?

• Nearly 22 million school days are lost each year due to the common cold.
• 52.2 million cases of the common cold affect children under 17 years of age each year.
• Children have about 6-10 colds a year.
• Adults average 2-4 colds a year.
• Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

Handwashing

"The most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands," according to the CDC. Many studies document handwashing's impact on student and staff attendance -- school-wide handwashing programs reduce absenteeism.

When should you wash your hands?

• You should wash your hands often.
• Before and after handling food.
• After using the bathroom.
• After touching animals.
• When your hands are dirty, and more frequently when someone in your home is sick.

Somjai Cochran, RN, BSN, PHN
HJUHSD District School Nurse
scochran@hjuhsd.org
Tel: 559-583-5902 Ext 4038

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Scheduled Maintenance: Illuminate Student Info Services

The HJUHSD Illuminate Student Information System service will be closed for maintenance beginning 6 p.m. Friday December 18 through Sunday, December 20. During the maintenance, Illuminate school and home services will not be available for any staff, parents, or students. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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HHS Holiday Choral Concert Wednesday

The Hanford High School Vocal Music Department will host a Winter Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 at St. Brigid's Church in Hanford. The concert will feature all HH Choirs and Soloists and will conclude with a mass choir carol section. We hope you will join us for this fun evening festive Holiday music. Admission is $5.

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SP Book Fair Dec 7-11

Visit the MONSTER BOOK FAIR
at the Sierra Pacific Library
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily 
December 7 through 11.

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HW Book Fair Nov 16-20

Visit the MONSTER BOOK FAIR at the Hanford West Library 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. November 16 through 20.

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Limousine Regulations: Winter Formal

Important notice for the parents of students attending the HJUHSD Winter Formal this Saturday at Sierra Pacific High School:

The California Highway Patrol has notified our schools that limousine drivers transporting students to/from any school event are required to be SCHOOL PUPIL ACTIVITY BUS certified.

If you are planning to use a limousine service, please check with the company to verify their driver is SCHOOL PUPIL ACTIVITY BUS certified. In the event a limo arrives at the Formal and a driver is not properly certified, the limo will NOT be allowed to pick students up from the event and parents will be responsible to do so. Thank you for your cooperation.

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SPHS Presents Dinner and Show Nov. 16 & 17

Sierra Pacific High School Musical Theater and Choral Program will present a "Dinner Theater BBQ" November 16 and 17 at 6 p.m. at the SPHS Cafeteria.

Enjoy a catered pulled pork dinner on Nov. 16 or a deep pit beef dinner on Nov. 17 (vegetarian options also available) while watching and listening to songs from Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, Porgy and Bess, and more!

Dinner and Show Tickets are $12 per person, with desserts available for purchase. Show-only tickets are $5. Contact Alyssa Pielstick for more information.

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Hanford Band Showcase November 4

Hanford High, Hanford West High and Sierra Pacific High bands will perform their field shows at the 4th Annual Hanford Band Showcase at 7 p.m. November 4 at the Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl. The event will also include special performances by the Pioneer Panther Pride Band and the Hanford All Star Junior High Band.

This is a "pay what you may" event and everyone is invited to come cheer on our local bands as they prepare for their final competitions of the season. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Mr. Detlefsen at jdetlefsen@hjuhsd.org.

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HW Floral selling flowers for Formal

The Hanford West High School Floral Design Classes are selling corsages and boutonnieres for the Winter Formal Dance.

Rose corsage and boutonniere sets are $35 for a white, red or pink flower. Corsages and boutonnieres can also be purchased separately for $25 and $10 each. Orders will be accepted through November 9. Pick up will be from 3:02 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 13 at HW Room 756.

For more information, please contact Miss Pimentel at 559-707-3508 or lpimentel@hjuhsd.org or visit Hanford FFA Floral Sales.

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HJUHSD Health Insider ~ Fall, 2015

When to Keep Your Student Home
We want your student at school when she/he is able to learn, not when they’re sick and can harm others. Please keep your student home if they experience:

• Temperature greater than 101 in previous 24 hours 
• Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Trouble Breathing
• Pink or Red Eye(s) with drainage
• Strep Throat (until 24 hours of anti-biotic treatment.)
• Open wound

Common Health Office Visits

Headaches, stomachaches, and injuries

Glasses or Contacts: DMV Requirements
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires your distant visual acuity (DVA) to be 20/30 or better in both eyes or you cannot acquire a permit or driver’s license. Not wearing glasses or contacts when required is one of the reasons students get headaches. Visit an Optometrist to “see” which option—glasses or contacts—are appropriate.

Nutrition

Other reasons students get headaches include but are not limited to improper nutrition, stress, lack of exercise and/or rest, and caffeine withdrawal. Check out Daily pyramid guidelines, water intake, activities, and sleep requirements.

Health Screenings
Optimal overall health requires screenings

Colds, flu & viruses VS bacteria
Fluids, rest, and OTCs versus antibiotic use. Fevers over 100 degrees for 3 days require medical evaluation.

Drugs and Alcohol
From over-the-counter prescription medications to illegal street party drugs, get the facts. Know the effects of drugs on the brain and body functions, and where to get counseling and rehabilitation.

October is National Anti-Bullying Month

Bullying 101 for Guide for Middle and High School Students

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Somjai Cochran,RN, BSN, PHN
HJUHSD Credentialed School Nurse
scochran@hjuhsd.org 559.583.5902, ext. 4038

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California Healthy Kids Survey

HJUHSD students will be invited to take the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) by the California Department of Education this semester.

The CHKS is an important tool to help promote better health and well-being amont students, improve the school learning environment and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence.

Students are not required to take the survey: Parents who do not want their child to take the survery must notify their school.

Survey Content
The survey gathers information on developmental supports provided to youth; school connectedness and barriers to learning; school safety; and health-related concerns such as physical activity and nutritional habits; alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; and risk of depression and suicide and perceived sexual orientation.

The results from this survey are compiled into district and county-level CHKS Reports. To view a copy of your district’s report, go to http://chks.wested.org/reports/search (Outside Source) and type in the district name.

It is Voluntary
Students who, with your permission, agree to participate do not have to answer any questions they do not want to answer, and may stop taking the survey at any time.

It is Anonymous
No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available for analysis only under strict confidentiality controls.

Administration
The survey will be administered during the fall semester. It will take about one class period to complete (about 50 minutes) and will be administered in your child’s English class.

Potential Risks
There are no known risks of physical harm to your child. Risks of psychological or social harm are very small. None have been reported in 14 years of survey administration. In rare instances, some discomfort might be experienced from the questions. The school’s counseling services will be available to answer any personal questions that may materialize.

For More Information
The survey was developed by WestEd, a public, non-profit educational institution. If you have any questions about this survey, or about your rights, please call or email Bobby Peters, HJUHSD Director of Educational Services, at 559-583-5901, ext. 3105 or bpeters @hjuhsd.k12.ca.us.

If you do not want your child to participate, you may contact your school Testing Secretary.

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CONSENTIMIENTO PARA LA ENCUESTA CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY (CHKS)

Le estamos pidiendo a su hijo(a) que participe de la encuesta California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) que realiza nuestra escuela y que está patrocinada por el Departamento de Educación de California.

Es una encuesta muy importante que ayudará a fomentar una mejor calidad de la salud y el bienestar de nuestros jóvenes, mejorará el ambiente de aprendizaje en la escuela y combatirá problemas como el abuso de drogas y la violencia.

Su hijo(a) no tiene obligación de participar en esta encuesta. La participación es voluntaria y requiere su autorización.

Contenido de la encuesta
La encuesta recopila información sobre la ayuda que se proporciona a los jóvenes durante su desarrollo; el vínculo con la escuela y los obstáculos en el aprendizaje; la seguridad escolar; y los temas que causan preocupación sobre la salud, tales como la actividad física y los hábitos de nutrición; el consumo de alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas y los riesgos de la depresión y el suicidio y la orientación sexual percibida. Los resultados de esta encuesta se recopilan en informes de la encuesta CHKS a nivel del distrito y del condado. Para ver una copia del informe del distrito, visite http://chks.wested.org/reports/search (una fuente externa) y ponga el nombre del distrito.

Es voluntaria
Los estudiantes que estén de acuerdo en participar, con su permiso, no tienen que responder ninguna pregunta que no quieran responder y pueden dejar de participar en cualquier momento.

Es anónima
No se registrará ni se relacionará ningún nombre a los formularios (o formas) ni a los datos de la encuesta. Los resultados estarán disponibles para su análisis sólo bajo estrictos controles de confidencialidad.

Administración
La encuesta se llevará a cabo al final del semestre de otoño. El tiempo que se necesita para completar la encuesta es aproximadamente un período de clases (alrededor de 50 minutos), y se realizará en la clase de ingles del niño(a).

Riesgos posibles
No se conocen riesgos de daño físico para el niño(a). Los riesgos de que se produzcan daños sociales o psicológicos son muy pocos. En los 14 años en que se viene realizando la encuesta, nunca se reportó ningún caso. En muy pocas ocasiones, los participantes se pudieron haber sentido incómodos por las preguntas. Los servicios de asesoramiento de la escuela estarán disponibles para responder cualquier pregunta personal que pueda surgir.

Para más información
Esta encuesta fue desarrollada por WestEd, una institución educativa pública sin fines de lucro. Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a esta encuesta, o sobre sus derechos, llame al distrito y comuníquese con Bobby Peters, Director de Servicios Educativo, (559) 583-5901, ext. 3105 o al correo electronico bpeters@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Si no desea que sus hijos participen, puede comunicarse con la Secretaria de prueba as su escuela.

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HHS Take-Out Turkey is Nov. 3

The Hanford High Bullpup Band Boosters are selling Turkey Dinner tickets for the annual drive-thru Turkey Dinner on Nov. 3 (election day). Pick-up will be at the at the HHS cafeteria (Douty St. parking lot).  Tickets are $12 and include Raven's Shredded Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Beans with bacon, Cranberry Sauce, and Dinner Roll. Please email jlevine@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us for tickets.

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SP Fall Choral Concert is Tonight

Sierra Pacific High School Choirs will present their annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. tonight at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is free, though donations will be accepted.

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HW Choirs to host Spaghetti Dinner & Show Oct 20

The Hanford West High School Husky Choirs will present a Spaghetti Dinner and Show at 6:30 p.m. October 20 at the Hanford West Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and high school students and $8 for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. (Children younger than kindergarten are are free.) Tickets are available by advance sale only from members of the Hanford West Choir Department or by contacting Jonathan Ulrich via email at julrich@hjuhsd.org or phone at 559-583-5903, ext. 6411.

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HHS Fall Choir Concert

The Hanford High School Choral Music Department will present a Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 at St. Brigid's Church 200 E. Florinda St. Hanford.

It will feature the Women's Chorus, Men's Ensemble, Advanced Women's Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Soloists. Admission is $5.

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Save the Date: HJUHSD Graduations 2016

Hanford Adult School

6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

Sierra Pacific High School

8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

Earl F. Johnson Continuation High School

6 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016

Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

Hanford West High School

8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

Hanford High School

8 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

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HHS Book Fair October 12-16

Visit the Monster Book Fair 

at Hanford High Library 

October 12 through 16 

7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

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HHS Drama Presents "Lend Me a Tenor" Oct 1-3

HHS Drama will present Lend Me a Tenor at 7 p.m. October 1 through 3 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. on show nights or, you can purchase tickets online at http://hanfordhighdrama.webs.com/

Student special: Tickets for students with student IDs are only $5 on October 1!

World-renowned tenor Tito Merelli has signed on to play Otello at a Cleveland opera company in the fall of 1934. He arrives late and, through a set of crazy circumstances, passes out. Believing that the divo is dead, the excitable opera manager taps his hapless assistant, an aspiring singer named Max, to suit up as the Moor and replace Merelli. Meanwhile, the tenor’s jealous wife, his ambitious female co-star, Max’s young girlfriend and the flirtatious head of the opera guild are on the scene fighting—sometimes literally—for the star’s attention. The play is a classic farce that wins big laughs from mistaken identity, mixed signals and misunderstandings.

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What does YOUR First Day of School look like?

Show us what your First Day of School looks like!

We invite our students and families to share your First Day of School photos!  Show us your silly selfies, posed portraits, and creatively captured moments!

Post or tag your school on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #HanfordFirstDay.

Or email your photos to webmaster@hjuhsd.org with the subject "First Day" for a chance to be featured on your school's Facebook page!

Our teachers and staff are working hard to get ready for YOUR first day of school! We hope your first day - and every day - is great! See you Thursday!

CONNECT WITH HJUHSD!

Sierra Pacific High School

Facebook

Twitter (Coming Soon)

Hanford West High School

Facebook

Twitter: @HanfordWestHigh

Hanford High School

Facebook

Twitter: @HanfordHS

Earl F. Johnson High School

Facebook

Twitter: @EFJhighschool

Hanford Adult School

Facebook

Twitter @ HanfordAdultSch

Hanford Joint Union High School District

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Walk-Through Registrations Aug 3-6

Students can pick up their class schedules, check out textbooks, purchase ASB Cards and PE clothes, pre-order yearbooks and take their school photos at Walk-Through Registration.

All students should receive a registration packet in the mail along with the Student/Parent Handbook. If you have not received your packet by July 30, please call your school office. Parents and students should review the Registration Packet together and fill out all required forms before their Walk-Through. All registration forms must be turned in before students can pick up class schedules.

For students/parents who cannot attend Walk-Through, parents/guardians may designate in writing an adult to attend on their behalf. (See registration forms for more information.) Students who do not pick up their class schedules at Walk-Through will NOT be able to get their schedules until the first day of school.

Hanford West High School Walk-Through Registrations


August 3
Hanford West Cafeteria
Grade 9: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Grade 12: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

August 4
Hanford West Cafeteria
Grade 10: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Grade 11: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

HW Link Crew
Grade 9
August 5
Hanford West High School will have its annual link crew orientation August 5 for incoming freshmen. The day starts off at 8 a.m. with a short rally and ice-breaking activities. Freshman will then be introduced to their Link Crew leaders who will lead each group of 15 to 20 9th graders through a series of team building lessons. The event will be capped off with a BBQ ending at 12:30 p.m., provided by the HW ASB. The goal of this event is give incoming students a sense of belonging and help provide a positive transition to high school. The relationships created by this event will be fostered and maintained with activities planned by Link Crew leaders throughout the school year.


Sierra Pacific High School Walk-Through Registrations


200 Building North
August 5
Times by grade level and last name

Grade 9: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grade 10 A-L: 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Grade 10 M-Z: 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Grade 11 A-L: 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Grade 11 M-Z: 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Grade 12 A-L: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Grade 12 M-Z: 3: 15 p.m. - 4 p.m.




Hanford High School Walk-Through Registrations

Grade 9
August 5
Gym
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Rally
9:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Walk-through in Groups
12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. BBQ
Library open until 12:45 p.m.

Grades 10-12
August 6
Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center
Times by last name:
H-L: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
A-C: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
R-T: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
U-Z: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
M-Q: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
D-G: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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HJUHSD 2015-2016 classes start August 13!

The HJUHSD 2015-2016 school year starts August 13!

Walk-Through Registrations for Hanford High, Hanford West and Sierra Pacific will be the week of August 3.

Subscribe to the HJUHSD Online School Calendars to keep up with all the latest events and activities at your school:

• HHS
• HWHS / HW Sports Only
• SPHS
• EFJ
• HAS

Year-at-a-Glance Annual Calendars, Bell Schedules and Sports Schedules are also available online. 

All of the HJUHSD Calendars are shown below.

Use the drop-down arrow (top right of the calendar) to filter by SCHOOL. Use the + button (bottom right) to subscribe to one or more of the school calendars. Use "Today" button and right and left arrows (top left) to move forward or backward in time. Use the "week", "month" and "agenda" buttons (top right) to change your views.

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HJUHSD Graduations

HJUHSD GRADUATIONS: 

Hanford Adult School

Monday, June 1

6:30 p.m.

Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

Earl F. Johnson High School

Tuesday, June 2

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

Sierra Pacific High School

Thursday, June 4

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

SPHS Gym

Hanford High School

Thursday, June 4

8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

Hanford West High School

Friday, June 5

8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl
*Gates open at 6:15 p.m. and close at 8 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR 2015 GRADUATES!

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Health Newsletter: Summer

NURSE’S NOTE

Somjai Cochran, RN, BSN, PHN

559-583-5902 ext. 4038

As many of you know, summer is approaching. That means flip flop, bathing suit and sun exposure. Your skin is exposed to the sun when you spend time outside such as walking to the school, swimming, or outdoor camping. The sun has ultraviolet (UV) rays that can harm your skin.  Sun exposure during your teen years can lead to greater risk for serious complications as an adult, such as eye problems, skin damage, skin cancer, etc. Please remember to pay more attention to your personal hygiene. You sweat more during the summer and may cause more body odors. Good personal hygiene is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health.

WAYS TO AVOID SUN EXPOSURE

• Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher every day. Use water resistant sunscreen when exposed to water (water reduces sunscreen protection)
• Limit sun exposure during certain times of the   day (The most UV rays is b/w 10 am - 2 pm)
• Wear protective coverings such as hat, long sleeve cotton shirt, sunglasses, etc.
• Seek shade

TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN

• Do not apply sunscreen on babies 6 months old or younger  
• Keeping babies covered and in shade is best
• Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths             
• Seek medical evaluation if you have abnormal skin appearance
• Consider the risks of using a tanning bed. The light in a tanning bed can be more intense and harmful than the sun.  Some states have laws that do not allow children under the age of 18 to use a tanning bed

HYGIENE FOR TEENAGERS

TIP FOR PARENTS

• Set an example - Leading by a good example is often the best teacher. Your child watches how you treat your own skin, hair, nails, lips and teeth.
• Make good hygiene a responsibility -- start teaching them a routine and responsibility of body care at an early age will carry into the teen years and adulthood
• Get some professional backup. If you're having trouble getting through to your teen about a particular hygiene issue, make the pediatrician an ally
• Supply nice-smelling soap, shampoo, etc. to encourage cleanliness and make bath time something to look forward to.

TIP FOR TEENS

• Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day
• Wash your body daily - carefully dry five body zones (feet, face, hands, armpits and bottom) and use deodorant
• Wash your face at least twice a day and wash your hair regularly – oily face and hair can clog up your facial pores and cause pimples
• Remember to scrub under your fingernails.
• Wash the area between your legs
• Wear clean clothes, socks, and underpants.
• Put on shoes that have aired out overnight (or longer).
• If you are thinking about removing body hair, make that choice carefully. Before shaving, waxing or plucking, discuss with your parents
• Don’t share personal items (toothbrush, hairbrush, washcloth, towel, cup and razor) with other people

**Eating healthy food + get at least 8 hours of sleep + exercise + good hygiene = GOOD HEALTH**

NURSE’S NOTE TO PARENTS

As the school year is coming to a close, please remember the following in regard to your child’s medication at school:-

• Pick up all remaining medication in the nurse’s office on the last day of school. Leftover medication cannot be maintained over the summer and will be disposed
• A new school medication form is required each school year. You can pick up the form at the nurse office or download it from the district’s website
• If your child needs to have medication kept at school, please have your child’s physician fill out the Medication in School Form
• Before school starts in August, please bring the updated medication order and properly labeled medication to your child’s school site or to walk-thru registration
• Please let the Health Office Staff know if your child has any health concerns.  We love and care about our students and would like to have a plan of care in place for your child.

***Please remember students can only be allowed to self-carry and self-administer emergency medications (inhaler, glucagon, EpiPen), if the school is provided with Medication in School Form. Failure to properly follow directions or endanger self or others will result in a loss of this privilege***

           IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED FOR  INCOMING FRESHMAN

• Polio: 4 doses (3 doses is ok, if last one was given on or after the 4th birthday)
• Dtap: 5 doses (4 doses meet requirement, if last one was given on or after the 4th birthday)
• MMR: 2 doses
• Hepatitis B: 3 doses
• Varicella: 1 dose
• Tdap Booster: 1 dose

RECOMMENDED IMMUNINATION FOR TEENS

Meningococcal (MCV 4)

• It is a serious illness caused by bacteria that can infect the blood or areas around the brain and spinal cord.  Infection can lead to brain damage, disability, and rapid death
• It is the most common form of meningococcal disease. Common symptoms of meninigitis include stiff neck, headache, and high fever
• Mengingococcal Vaccines can help prevent meningococcal disease

***College freshman in dorms are at higher risk of catching meningococcal disease***

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

• Is the most common sexually transmitted infection HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives
• HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms
• You also can develop symptoms years after you are infected
• HPV can cause cervical and other cancers, such as oropharyngeal cancer, cancer of genital areas, etc.
• There are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening

*Check with your health care provider about which MCV4 vaccines and HPV vaccines your child needs*

College immunization checklist

Make sure your child is up-to-date for the requirement.  Some of these are recommended and others are required for enrollment.  Check with your college:

• MMR - 2 doses
• Tdap - 1 dose
• Varicella – 2 doses
• Hepatitis B - 3 doses
• HPV (recommended) – 3 doses
• MCV4 (recommended) – check with your child’s doctor

HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER!

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HHS presents: "Because I'm Happy" musical performance

The Hanford High School choirs in conjunction with the HHS Sign Language students (Visual Voices), will be performing our Spring Pops Concert: "... Because I'm Happy!" at 7 p.m. May 14 and 15 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center at 120 East Grangeville Blvd.

The concert will feature the Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Advanced Women's Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Soloists and Sign Language students. Please join us for a fun evening of pop music from the 50's and beyond. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.

Please e-mail jmcgill@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us to reserve your tickets!

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Prom flowers for sale

The Hanford West Floral Program is selling Corsage and Boutonniere Sets for students attending the HJUHSD Prom May 9.  For more information, please visit the Hanford FFA Floral Sales site.

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HW presents "The Sound of Music"

Hanford West High School will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, The Sound Of Music at 7 p.m. April 30, May 1 and May 2 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center.

Tickets are $10 and available at hwband.org.  Tickets are selling quickly, so get yours before they are gone!

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"Grease" is the word at SPHS

Sierra Pacific High School presents "Grease" at 7 p.m. April 9, 10 and 11 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Tickets are $12 at the door or available for pre-purchase at spband.org.

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You are invited to have input on how your tax dollars are spent

The Hanford Joint Union High School District is inviting parents and community members to special meetings to learn more about our District’s updated “Local Control Accountability Plan”. A draft is available for your preview online at http://hjuhsd.blogspot.com/p/lcap-lcff.html. This is an opportunity to have input on how your tax dollars are used for public education. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the Hanford West High School Cafeteria. Dinner will be provided.

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Están invitados para dar su opinión sobre como se usa el dinero de sus impuestos

El Distrito Escolar Hanford Joint Union High está invitando a los padres y miembros de la comunidad a una reunión especial para aprender más sobre la "Fórmula de Financiación de Control Local" revisado de nuestro Distrito. Una versión de proyecto está disponible para su vista en la página de internet localizado en http://hjuhsd.blogspot.com/p/lcap-lcff.html. Esta es su oportunidad de dar sus sugerencias de como su dinero de impuestos son usados para la educación pública. Estas reuniones especiales tomarán cabo en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria Hanford West, 11 de Mayo a las 6:30 de la tarde. Se proveerá refrescos!

Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local (LCAP)

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Register now for the Hanford FFA "Bunny Hop"

Hanford FFA invites you to participate in their Second Annual FFA 5K Bunny Hop!

When: March 21; Registration Begins: 7:30 a.m., Race Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Sierra Pacific High School (Meet in front of the cafeteria)
Who: All ages welcome!
Price: Registration is $20 for students, $25 for non students ($40 on the day of the event) Registration fee includes a t-shirt for the first 200 people, free breakfast and a great time!

Online registration and more information is available on the Hanford FFA Website. Paper registration forms are available at Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School. This fundraiser directly supports the members of Hanford FFA.

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Linked Learning Pathway Information Night: March 11

All incoming freshman parents and students are invited to HJUHSD's Linked Learning Informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 11 at the Hanford High School Library.
Join us to learn about the the new College & Career ready Pathways at Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School.

For more information, please contact HJUHSD Director of Educational Services Bobby Peters at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or visit the Linked Learning website: http://linkedlearning.org

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Health News for March: Nutrition

March is "Nutrition" Month

HJUHSD health staff will offer presentations on nutrition for students at schools this month. Fresh fruits, healthy snacks, and flyers about healthy nutrition and lifestyles will be provided.

Tip for Healthy Eating: Make sure to include all the food groups in your meals: Milk & Milk Products, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, and Meat & Beans.

Tips for A Healthy Lifestyle

• Take time for physical activity most days of the week 
• Find exercise that you enjoy. Walking for 10 minutes 3 times a day is just as effective as exercising for 30 minutes.
• Start a walking group on campus during lunch break. Invest in a pedometer. Studies show we need 12,000 steps a day to help shift that “middle jiggle”. 
• Eat nutritious foods
• Take the time to eat fresh cooked meals instead of ready made meals.
• Eating 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day can add 14 years to your life. Eating just one extra portion a day could cut your risk of dying early from any cause by 20%!
• Limit “the white” (white sugar, flour, bread) food in your diet to lose weight.
• Stay hydrated, Women should drink about 2 liters and men about 3 liters of fluids per day.

Health Status

• Preventive Health Care
• See your doctor for routine physicals. People over 50 years old should have a colonoscopy. Women over 40 should talk to their doctor about mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer. After menopause, women should talk to their doctor about bone density scans for the prevention of osteoporosis.
• Get your annual flu shot. People over 50 should get the vaccine to prevent shingles and people over 65 should get the pneumonia vaccine.
• Wear sunscreen and a hat when out in the sun, even on overcast days. Get your Vitamin D in a supplement if necessary. 

• Mental Health
• Laughter and hugs help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Try to get these every day! 

Reference: WebMD

FROM THE DESK OF SOMJAI COCHRAN, RN
scochran@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
559-583-5902 ext. 4027

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Ethics Workshop Volunteers Needed

The Hanford Joint Union High School District is seeking local business leaders and other community volunteers to serve as Table Leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops.

More than 60 volunteers are needed each day to help guide small groups of students through discussions of real-world values ethics and decision-making.

To register as a Table Leader for 1, 2, or all 3 of the workshops, please complete the registration form below.

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HJUHSD 2015 Ethics Workshops 

 April 14 (HW) 

April 16 (HH) 

April 17 (SP & EFJ) 

8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Koinonia Hall: 12536 Hanford Armona Rd, Hanford, CA 93230 

 Optional Table Leader Orientation Sessions 

March 25: 7:30 a.m. OR 5:30 p.m. 

HJUHSD District Office: 823 W. Lacey Blvd. Hanford. 

If you have any questions, please contact: 

 Ruben Amavisca, HW: ramavisca@hjuhsd.org 

Cindi Homburg, HH: chomburg@hjuhsd.org 

Brittney Watters , SP: bwatters@hjuhsd.org 

Irma Montano, EFJ: imontano@hjuhsd.org 

The Senior Ethics workshops are designed to guide students through structured discussions of real-world ethics. All seniors from each HJUHSD high school - Hanford High, Hanford West High, Sierra Pacific High, Earl F. Johnson High and alternative education programs - participate in one of the one-day workshops as a whole group with break-out activities and discussions in smaller groups. 

Community volunteer "Table Leaders" help facilitate these break-out discussions with groups of 6-7 students. More than 60 volunteers are needed for each workshop. 

All workshops are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The same program content is presented all three days to different groups of students. We would love to have you participate in 1, 2, or all 3 workshops! 

REGISTER NOW

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