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Stafford Middle School @WeAreSMSpartans December 2019
Jill Bryant Assistant Principal
Scott Elchenko Principal
/ staffordschools.net/SMS
Katelyn Gardner Assistant Principal
Stafford Middle School 101 Spartan Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 ● Phone: 540-658-6210 ● Fax: 540-658-6204
The clinic would appreciate donations of sweatpants or other comfortable pants your child may have out grown
or no longer wears. Thank you!
Also, with the colder weather upon us, here are few winter tips as provided by the American Academy of
Pediatrics.
Frostbite
Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condition tends to happen on
extremities like the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. They may become pale, gray, and blistered. At the
same time, the child may complain that his/her skin burns or has become numb.
If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of his/her body in warm (not
hot) water. 100 degrees, or the temperature of a warm bathtub, is recommended. Warm washcloths
may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears, and lips.
Do not rub the frozen areas.
After a few minutes, dry and cover the child with clothing or blankets. Give him/her something
warm to drink.
If the numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your doctor.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia develops when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to colder
temperatures. It often happens when a child is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather without
wearing proper clothing or when clothes get wet. It can occur more quickly in children than in
adults.
As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clumsy. Speech may become
slurred and body temperature will decline in more severe cases.
If you suspect your child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors,
remove any wet clothing, and wrap him in blankets or warm clothes.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Dr. Sandra L. Lipchik,RN,CSN
School Nurse Stafford Middle School
References:
American Academy of Pediatrics (2019, January) Winter Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Retrieved from https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/AAP-Winter-Safety-
Tips.aspx
*Tryouts will be Wednesday, January 8th, 2020.
*You MUST have a VHSL physical on file or
you can not stay for tryouts.
*Pick up time is 5:15pm.
The winter band concert is Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Brooke
Point High School at 7 p.m. All students need to report to
BPHS by 6:30. The concert attire is black pants, black
socks, black shoes and the blue music polo.
Band
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the
corner. The school year is going by so quickly! In English,
students are working on identifying the theme found in
literature. We are also finishing up our narrative writing pieces.
In addition, vocabulary study is threaded into our studies as we
examine Greek/Latin roots. Our next focus will be on analyzing
literature for organizational structure. We hope everyone has a
wonderful and relaxing winter holiday!
There is NO Leo Club meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 due to Parent/Teacher conferences. The next Leo Club meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 17 and we will visit the Stafford County Animal Shelter that day with donations. Please let Ms. Sutherland know if you can drive some of our students after school that day.
DONATION DRIVE for the Stafford County Animal Shelter sponsored by the SMS Leo Club.
They are in need of the following:
Please consider donating any of these items by Dec. 17! There will be a drop off box located in the main office and in the bandroom. Thanks for your help and support!
-LOTS and LOTS of soft canned dog food -Grain-Free Adult Cat Food -Powdered Kitten Milk Replacement -Newspaper -Kong (Large Size) -Laundry Detergent and Dryer Sheets -Small Critter Bedding -Small Critter food (Hamster, Rabbit, Bird, Ferret, Guinea Pig, etc.) -Pig Ears, Rawhides, Nylabones, and Any long lasting treat -Soft Treats -Flea and Tick Preventative/Treatment -Flea Combs -Tick Remover Tweezers -Dog, Puppy, Kitten, and Cat shampoo -Clippers to shave matted animals -Blankets, Towels, or Paper Towels -Any floor cleaner that smells good (We use this in the public areas to help keep the shelter smelling fresh) -Cat Litter Deodorizer
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Word of the Month:
KINDNESS
Girls Basketball vs. Poole
Midterms 1y/2y
EARLY RELEASE
Girls Basketball
@ Thompson
7pm—Band Concert @
BPHS
Girls Basketball
@ AG Wright
Winter Break
Winter Break—classes resume on Tuesday, 1/7/20
End of 2nd nine weeks
Midterms 1x/2x
Midterms 3y/4y
Midterms 3x/4x
6:30pm—Orchestra/
Choir Concert @
BPHS
