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Westminster School District April Parents Meeting. Conducted by, Kathleen Kent School Psychologist For further questions or information discussed tonight feel free to call (714) 767-6570. Points to discuss tonight. Lead Poisoning Reasons for keeping your child home sick Summer Safety - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Westminster School District April Parents Meeting
Conducted by,Kathleen Kent
School PsychologistFor further questions or information discussed tonight feel
free to call (714) 767-6570
Points to discuss tonightLead PoisoningReasons for keeping your child home sick
Summer SafetyLanguage Classes for Parents
Lead PoisoningBasic Lead Facts Children are a High Risk
Population• Heavy metal• Can affect virtually every
body system• Recent studies indicate
that even mildly low levels may affect children’s physical and mental health
• Lead poisoning is usually asymptomatic and
completely preventable
Especially children under 6 years old
Developmentally delayed children
The effects of lead poisoning are: seizures, headaches, slowed growth, and hearing loss.
Lead PoisoningEffects of Lead Poisoning in Children
Ruth Ann Norton, Executive Director of the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning:• Mental retardation
• Lowered IQ • Learning disabilities
• Attention Deficit
Disorder
“Children poisoned by lead face lifelong irreversible problems from learning disabilities, hearing loss, stunted growth, mental retardation, aggressive/violent behavior and even death. Children poisoned by lead are also seven times more likely to drop out of school thus undermining their abilities to reach their full potential as productive citizens.”
Lead PoisoningSources of Lead Most Common Sources in
Orange CountyLeaded paint
Leaded gasoline Leaded piping and
plumbing
Canned food with lead solder
• Contact with leaded paint that has chipped or peeled or from the dust from deteriorating lead based paint
Remodeling of houses that were built prior to 1978
Candies and food imported from other countries
Lead PoisoningOther Sources of Lead Blood TestingHobbies that may have
lead used in their equipment- stained glass, fishing sinkers, pool table chalk, firing range equipment
Parents - who work at businesses that do welding, soldering, painting, remodeling, construction, lead smeltering, or work with batteries/radiators
• If you have Medi-Cal, your doctor or clinic can order the blood tests to check for lead poisoning, if appropriate. This is a Statewide Targeted Screening Program.
• Most private health insurance policies will also cover the cost of this test.
Where Lead Can Be Hiding!
Reasons for keeping your child home sickThe issue at steak EffectsMany children are
kept home unnecessarily
Average number of days a child should miss school for illness reasons
Remember days missed from school are days missed towards the goal for a better future for your child
Dedicated to the purpose of helping every student develop to the best of their potential
Every child shall attend school regularly and punctually
Home-School Partnership
Reasons for keeping your child home sickReasons to stay home sick What is contagious?Vomiting or Diarrhea –
uncontrolled or untreated
Temperature over 100 degrees
Undiagnosed rashDoctor’s exclusionThe first 24 hours
after starting antibiotics unless otherwise directed
Pink Eye LiceCommunicable
Disease with healthcare provider note
Green mucus or discharge
Rash Exclusion by a health
care provider
Reasons for keeping your child home sickTry to Plan When your child is home
sickDental or Doctor visits
after schoolVacations when Off
School or on weekendsTo return on doctor’s
note return dateGetting transportation
alternative for when there is a sick sibling
Avoid making time home funDo not allow unmonitored
television or gamesThe focus is on getting them
back in school Have student return with a
noteHave them do homework if
restedIf you have any questions about
your child’s attendance please feel free to call the school nurse and ask.
Summer SafetyInsect Bites and Stings
How to Apply Sunscreen and Insect Repellent
Insect bites can lead to serious medical problems. Not only can certain insects spread diseases like West Nile Virus, (MRSA). Since bites are itchy it is a good idea to try to protect your kids from insect bites.
If you need to apply both an insect repellent and a sunscreen on your child, apply the sunscreen first.
Read and follow the instructions on the label.
In an open area, which will help avoid breathing in the insect repellent spray or mist, hold the insect repellent about 6 to 8 inches from your child.
Apply the insect repellent on your child's exposed skin and his clothing, avoiding skin under clothing, and your child's mouth, eyes, hands, open cuts, or irritated skin.
More doesn’t mean better or that it lasts longer.
Summer Safety
Summer SafetySunscreen SunburnsThe best sunscreen-provides broad spectrum
UVA and UVB protection.
has an SPF of at least 15 to 30.
Make sure it -is water resistant. -is hypoallergenic and
fragrance free -is in a form that is easy to
use on your child
Apply cold compressKeep it moistLeave blisters intactTake over the counter pain
reliever if neededTreat peeling skin gentlyConsult a doctor if you have
a large portion of your body covered with blisters, high fever or severe pain, or if the burn doesn’t go away within a few days.
Summer SafetySwimming Pool RulesSwimming pools are
the number one drowning risk for
preschoolers.
More than 80 percent of drownings occur among males
Never leave a child alone in a pool
– even for a second
Childproof your swimming
Keep rescue equipment handy
Learn CPR
Floaties are not life vests
Summer SafetyOcean/Boat Safety Sun and Summer HeatHave everyone wear
Coast Guard-approved life jackets, and not just floaties, on boats and on other personal watercraft.
Only let kids dive in areas that are clearly marked for diving or when you know how deep the water is.
Heat stress and heat stroke can be prevented. Keep kids well-hydrated, take frequent breaks when playing outside, and watch for symptoms such as thirst, cramps, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and fever.
getting burned on metal slides or other hot playground equipment.
Remember sunglasses.
Summer Safety
Summer SafetyTreatment of Heat ExhaustionGet out of the heatCool water / Cool bathLoosen clothingDo not use rubbing
alcohol or give fever medicine
Call 911 if worsening
Summer SafetyOther Summer Safety Tips LAWN MOWERS - Despite the
need for a summer job or simply wanting to help, remember that children younger than 12 should not use walk-behind mowers. Use proper shoes and eye wear.
FIREWORKS - Safe and sane need to be supervised. Instead visit a public fireworks display this fourth of July. Children ages 5 to 9 have the highest injury rate for fireworks-related injuries,
Summer SafetyCars Camping
Teach your kids to avoid wild animals.
Teach kids that animals can carry diseases that are dangerous to people. Encourage them to enjoy watching them from a safe distance in their natural surroundings. Pack protection.Pack layers of light-weight, light-colored clothes for hot days and blankets and warm clothes for cool nights.
Situations in which kids get hurt in hot cars include when:
infants and toddlers are simply forgotten in their car seat
toddlers or preschoolers sneak into the car to play and can't get out
kids get trapped in the trunk
Language Classes for ParentsLanguage classes for Parents will begin next month.The school will provide the books, paper, and all other
necessary materials.These classes are free to not only the Parent’s but also
other family members of the children as well. Our goal is to have you connected to this school and
involved in your child’s education as much as possible.We want to see you and your child grow and learn
together.Classes will be available in Vietnamese, Arabic, and
Spanish. If you would like us to look into adding another language please let us know.
Thank You!If you have further questions please feel free
to ask any administration member, teacher, nurse or psychologist here about the information you heard tonight or for further information go on our website.