Here are links to the NH “ED”ies application and rubric:
Application Information: http://www.edies.org/application_info.htm
Rubric: EDies_Rubric_09-08
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NH “ED”ies
Posted by: nhsnews | November 4, 2009 | No Comment |Nurse’s Note
Posted by: nhsnews | November 4, 2009 | No Comment |
**This was an Alert Now message sent to NHS families on November 3, 2009.**
Hello North Hampton School Community, this is Nurse Julie. I am calling to update you on the flu situation here at school. It is clear that the flu is in our community, that it is spreading, and that more people will be affected before it peaks. Most cases are thought to be due to the H1N1 virus-
While there are no routine recommendations to close schools in NH because of illness or to keep healthy children home from school- it is important for students and staff who are sick to stay home from school and other extra-curricular activities.
What you can do to help is to practice good hand hygiene, Do not send the children to school if they appear ill
Do not send them back to school until they have been fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicines. Please be assured that your child will be given ample opportunity to make up missed work.
Be available to be called to retrieve your child if they suddenly become ill at school.
We have over 50 children out with influenza-like-illness symptoms. That is approximately 10% of our student population. We would appreciate that you indicate in your morning attendance calls whether your child is out due to flu or not. This will help with surveillance measures to follow the trend of this outbreak.
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School Board Budget Work Sessions
Posted by: nhsnews | October 30, 2009 | No Comment |Click below to see the upcoming School Board Budget Work Session Agendas
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00pm
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:00pm
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Nurse’s Note
Posted by: nhsnews | October 30, 2009 | No Comment ||
DHHS Announces Activation of H1N1 Flu Public Inquiry Line |
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| Communicable Disease Control & Surveillance | |
| Published Date: | 10/27/2009 |
| Contact Information: | Public Information Office
603-271-4051 |
| Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is announcing the activation of New Hampshire’s H1N1 Flu Public Inquiry Line. DHHS is urging residents with questions about the H1N1 influenza virus, the H1N1 vaccine, and any other questions related to H1N1 to contact 2-1-1 NH by dialing 2-1-1.
“People have questions about the H1N1 virus and the status of the supply of H1N1 vaccine. We are activating the public inquiry line because we want to be sure people have access to good information are getting answers to their questions and are taking the proper steps to prevent the spread of the virus, which is why we are activating the public inquiry line,” said Gov. John Lynch. “We understand that people are concerned about H1N1, particularly with the delay in vaccines being made and shipped from private manufacturers. But we want to assure the public that the vaccine will be coming,” said DHHS Public Health Director Dr. José Montero. “We want to encourage everyone, in the absence of the vaccine, to take common sense preventative measures to avoid becoming sick with H1N1 or any other illness. This includes washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and staying home from work or school if you are sick.” DHHS has been working with 2-1-1 NH, (a program of United Ways of NH in partnership with Public Service of NH, The State of NH and Exeter Hospital) to be ready to respond as the State’s public inquiry line for all questions regarding H1N1 influenza. Initially the public inquiry line will be open for H1N1 related questions from 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. For more information on H1N1 flu, visit www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu. |
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Nurse’s Note
Posted by: 5swnh | October 27, 2009 | No Comment |This note serves to inform the school community that influenza-like symptoms have been experienced by a number of our students. While I cannot with 100% accuracy know what strain of flu they are experiencing, I can let you know the symptoms and reiterate our efforts regarding prevention.
Symptoms being reported are (Generally):
- Fever 102
- General Malaise (Couch sitting- without energy)
- No appetite
- Dry cough
- Body Aches
Pediatrician offices are not testing for H1N1 . They are relying on symptoms being reported by parents and advising comfort measures until their bodies defenses kick in to fight off the viral invader.
PREVENTION
Tips on minimizing getting the Swine Flu
The portals of entry of the H1N1 virus are the nostrils and mouth/throat.
While you are still healthy and not showing symptoms of the infection, some very simple steps can be practiced.
- Frequent HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING still remains the best defensive strategy.
- HANDS OFF THE FACE. Resist temptation to touch your face, unless you want to eat or bathe.
- Gargle twice a day with warm salt water. H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat and nasal cavity to proliferate. Gargling with salt and water has the same effect on a healthy individual that anti-virals has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventive measure.
- Cleanse your nasal cavity with a saline nasal spray that you can buy over the counter. If this is uncomfortable you can blow your nose once a day and swab both nostrils with cotton tipped applicators dipped in warm salt water.
- Drink lots of warm liquids. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling but in the reverse direction. It helps to cleanse viruses from the throat and stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
RELIEF
If your child has influenza-like symptoms, you may give them Tylenol or Motrin to control the fever.
Keep them drinking lots of fluids. The body uses lots of its stored supply of water to help keep the fever down. Sips of clear liquids throughout the day is recommended. Popsicles made from Gatorade seem to be quite popular.
Use a cool mist humidifier to help the lungs thin secretions causing the cough.
Rest.
Whatever this strain of influenza is, I am not receiving reports of children who are critically ill.
I will keep you further posted of what is happening around our school community. Feel free to call me with questions or concerns.
Remember that if your child has had a fever, you must keep him/her home until 24 hours after the fever has subsided without the use of any fever reducing medication.
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Nurse’s Note
Posted by: 5swnh | October 26, 2009 | No Comment |Here is some information about head lice from Nurse Julie…
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Proclaiming the Dream
Posted by: nhsnews | October 22, 2009 | No Comment |North Hampton School would like to invite members of the community to participate in “Proclaiming the Dream,” Saturday, November 7, from 8:30AM-Noon.
Last spring, members of the North Hampton School community – the School Board, Staff, Parents, Students and Community-at-Large met to develop a new Mission Statement and Guiding Beliefs.
The development process generated common beliefs that all constituencies hold for the school and defined the school mission with a statement of purpose and function.
The NHS MISSION states: Education that empowers individuals to be caring, competent, responsible citizens who value learning as a lifelong process.
The last step in the process is to create a Vision – to Proclaim the Dream for North Hampton School. Participants will be lead through a process that builds on NHS Guiding Beliefs and Mission and looks ahead to the future of the school.
School administrator Jan Scipione said, “Community contributions can be a vital part of this process. This is the last step of the triad that gives the school a clear direction for its strategic planning at all levels.”
RSVP Scipione if you plan to attend by phone: 964-5501 ext 104, by email: jscipione@sau21.org or by mail at North Hampton School, 201 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
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North Hampton Survey Committee
Posted by: 5swnh | October 20, 2009 | No Comment |North Hampton School – Principal’s Office
Friday, October 23, 2009
10:15 am
Click here for the Work Session Agenda
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October School Board Meeting
Posted by: nhsnews | October 6, 2009 | No Comment |The NHS School Board meeting will be held Thursday, October 15th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
Click here for the agenda.
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Fifth Grade Chorus
Posted by: nhsnews | October 4, 2009 | No Comment |
Fifth Grade Before School Chorus has been canceled for Friday, October 9, 2009.
It will resume on October 16, 2009.
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