Thursday, October 29, 2015

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.


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






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


Monday, October 26, 2015

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.



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.


Tuesday, October 20, 2015

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.

Monday, October 19, 2015

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.

Monday, October 12, 2015

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.

Friday, October 9, 2015

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.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

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


Wednesday, October 7, 2015

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