IMPORTANT DATES…
Jan 9 – PTO meeting, 7 pm
Jan 15 – Holiday, Martin Luther King Day,
No
School
Jan 18 – SIT meeting, 3:30 pm
Jan 24 – Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
Jan 26 – 2nd Quarter Ends
Jan 26 – Student Recognition Assemblies
NEW PHONE NUMBER…
Our old phone number (792-9601) no longer works. Please use the new
phone number (360-1130). Sorry for any inconvenience caused
by the lack of phone service on Tuesday morning. The district’s
phone system was not working.
PTO NEWS…
PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be next Tuesday, January 9th, at 7 pm in the
library. Join us!
Afterschool Art Club
The January session begins next Wednesday. This session will run
Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Celebration Book Club
The Celebration Book Club is an on-going book fundraiser for our school
library. It is a great way to celebrate a special birthday, holiday
or special achievement or event in your child’s life. Forms
are available in the office if you need one.
Spanish Classes
The next session begins next Tuesday. Classes will be held on Tuesdays,
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6 & 13.
Movie Club News
Please look for a flyer next week if your child is interested in learning
to make short films. They will be shared with the school when
they are completed. Laurie Andrews, 782-9172.
Roller Skating Party
Watch for an upcoming date for a skating party.
The PTO will sponsor a WKES family skating party at Ocean Club in Narragansett. Students
and their parents are invited to an all-school roller skating party. Take
your roller blades (helmets are encouraged). There is no admission
fee. Families are asked to take canned goods for admission which
will be donated to an area food bank. Skate rentals will be provided
for those who need them. Parents/adults are required to remain
at the rink to supervise their children. Please contact Mrs. Nettik
if you are in need of transportation.
FROM THE NURSE…
As you know, the Rhode Island Dept of Health
is investigating an outbreak of mycoplasma pneumoniae infection at schools
in Warwick, Coventry and West Warwick. I just wanted to provide
you with information on this infection. Mycoplasma infection is
a respiratory illness caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumonia. It
is spread through contact with droplets from the nose and throat of infected
people from coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever,
cough, bronchitis, sore throat, headache and tiredness.
A common result of this infection is pneumonia (called “walking
pneumonia” which is a mild form of pneumonia that rarely
causes hospitalization). Middle ear infections can also
result from this bacteria. Symptoms usually begin 2-3 weeks after
exposure and usually develop slowly over 2-4 days. Symptoms may
persist from a few days to more than a month. Treatment
with antibiotics is very effective. Mycoplasm is a common
bacteria and most people recover without any treatment.
Two very basic measures that can help prevent the spread
of any respiratory illness are to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing and
coughing, and to practice good hand washing techniques. We are emphasizing
these measures at school and are looking for your help in supporting them at
home.
In regards to the mycoplasma infection, treatment should
be sought especially for symptoms that indicate “walking pneumonia” which
include: fever, cough and shortness of breath. Mycoplasma very
rarely results in illnesses such as meningitis/encephalitis. Seek
prompt, urgent medical care if you see symptoms of meningitis/encephalitis,
including moderate to severe headache, disorientation or confusion, fever,
and neck stiffness.
As always, please feel free to call me for any questions
or concerns. Also, please remember to report any significant
illnesses to the school.
CHARACTER ED…
Those students who received the “Bee Respectful” award
this past week are: Julia S., Andrea C. and Anthony S. Congratulations
for a job well done!