UPDATE: Morning school buses are on a 3 hour delay. School will start at 8:55 am and buses will run this afternoon.
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Ben Stidman
MOT Director
583-5901 ext.3296
Fax 559 582-1162
8710 E. Lacey Blvd
Hanford Ca, 93230
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018 Foggy Day
January 31, 2018 HJUHSD schools are on a foggy day schedule. Buses are delayed 1 hours, school starts at 8:55 am. For updates please check channel 18 or the foggy day hotline number, 559-583-5909.
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Ben Stidman
MOT Director
583-5901 ext.3296
Fax 559 582-1162
8710 E. Lacey Blvd
Hanford Ca, 93230
Friday, December 15, 2017
Nurse's Newsletter: Winter Health
NURSE’S NEWSLETTER
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
December 2017
Winter Health Reminders:
A healthy school environment requires the cooperation and effort of us all working together. During this time of year we tend to see a higher incidence of strep throat, respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. The nurses of HJUHSD would like to remind everyone that they can help to protect themself and their families from many of illnesses. Follow the Habits for Good Health listed below recommended by the Center for Disease Control:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
- Stay away as much as you can from people who are sick. If you or your child gets the flu, stay home from work or school. Do not go near other people so that you don’t make them sick too.
- Try not to touch your eyes or mouth. Germs often spread this way.
- Dress for the weather. Come to school dressed for the winter. Remember, the air that is trapped inside your clothing, warmed by your body heat, is the best protection from the cold.
Handwashing - Do 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 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.
According to the CDC's official statement on handwashing, “the most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands.” Many studies indicate the impact of handwashing on student and staff attendance -- school-wide handwashing programs reduce absenteeism
Let’s fight the flu together!
Your decision to get the flu shot or not goes well beyond you. It also affects the many lives you touch. Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and the worsening of other chronic health conditions. Flu symptoms may include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches.The best way to protect your family from new influenza strains is to get vaccinated each year. Consult your physician about the flu vaccine. Flu vaccine is available at your physician’s office, local pharmacies, and the The Kings County Health Department. The link listed below shows the schedules for 2017-18 seasonal flu.The list provides the city, date, time, and location where you can get the influenza vaccine.
Follow good health guidelines: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest to help boost your immunity to fight the effects of colds and flu. Wash hands frequently, do the elbow cough, and disinfect hot spots at school, work, and home. Treat the symptoms if you must, but avoid giving aspirin to children because it may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome.
Enjoy a healthy holiday season!
Somjai Cochran, RN, BSN, PHN
HJUHSD District Nurse
Email: scochran@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Tel: 559-583-5902 Ext. 4038
Fax: 559-582-5229
References:
Center for the Disease Control
Friday, December 1, 2017
Winter Concerts
The Hanford West Choirs will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 13 in the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is free
The Sierra Pacific Choirs will present a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14 at St. Brigid Church. Admission is $5.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Parent Survey 2018
Please take a few minutes to complete the online 2018 HJUHSD Climate Survey by November 3.
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your experience with Hanford High School, Hanford West High High School, Sierra Pacific High School, Earl F. Johnson High School, and/or Hanford Night Continuation High School.
Our successful partnership in your student’s education depends on clear communication. The survey is anonymous. Names and IP addresses will not be collected, and your responses cannot and will not affect your student.
This annual parent survey helps our schools hear directly from families on a host of issues. This survey is also part of the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) school accreditation process as well as assisting HJUHSD in developing the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Thank you for your help! If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Peters, Director of Educational Services, at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or 5559-583-5901, extension 3105.
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