Cold: Cough, sore throat, and congestion, may have a mild fever. A fever is or higher. Gradual onset. Symptoms may last 3-10 days.

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1 Dear Stinson Parents, We are coming into cold and flu season as many people are getting colds, the flu, and other viruses we would greatly appreciate your assistance in preventing the spread of illness in our school. Please help us in teaching your child good health habits at home such as; proper handwashing with soap and water, covering their cough with a tissue or coughing into their shirt, proper nutrition, 9-11 hours of sleep each night, and staying hydrated. Students should bring their water bottle to school with them daily. It can be difficult at times to determine if your child has a cold or the flu, below are some symptoms for a cold and for the flu. Parents: Do NOT send your child to school if he/she has or has had a fever within the last 24 hours. They must stay home! A fever is or higher. Your child must be without fever for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Do NOT send your child to school if he/she has or has had vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. Do NOT send your child to school if he/she has continuous coughing not relieved with cough medication. Plano Independent School District does not allow ANY school personnel, including the nurse, to give any medication without a District Medication Request Form signed by the parent (pink form). This includes ALL over the counter medications. These forms are available in the front office or in the nurse clinic. Cold: Cough, sore throat, and congestion, may have a mild fever. A fever is or higher. Gradual onset. Symptoms may last 3-10 days. Flu: Sore throat, muscle aches, headaches, weakness, and feeling tired. Fevers may be high and your child may experience chills. Sudden onset Symptoms may last a few days to up 2 weeks. Treatment Go to the Doctor within 48 hours of symptoms starting, if Flu you can get Tamiflu; antiviral medication. Rest and Stay well hydrated. Over the counter medications can help manage symptoms such as; cough, congestion, body aches, and stuffy nose. Prevention- Here are some things we can do at school and at home to help control this: Washing hands often with soap and water. Covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze.

2 Avoiding contact with those who are sick and do not share personal items such as; water bottles, chap stick, eating utensils. Disinfecting surfaces, door handles, bathroom, and all hard surfaces. Get your flu shot. If you have a fever, stay home! You must be without fever for 24 hours without medication before returning to work or school. If you have questions or want to inform me about your child please feel free to call me at the number below. Thank you in advance for working with us to keep students healthy. Thank you, Allison Anderson RN School Nurse, Stinson Elementary Clinic phone Fax Allison.Anderson@pisd.edu

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4 PACE Referral and Assessment Information PACE is a gifted enrichment program for students who have demonstrated the need for advanced instruction. The referral deadline is October 17, 2018 at 5 pm. For more information about the referral and assessment process, click here. To download the referral packet, click here. For students new to Plano ISD who participated in a gifted program at their previous school, click here.

5 Elementary PACE Referral Information PACE is a gifted enrichment program for students who have demonstrated the need for advanced instruction. At the elementary level, PACE is a weekly pull out program in which students are removed from the general education classroom to work under the guidance of a gifted specialist. The time spent in the PACE program varies according to the grade level of the student. Referred students in K-5 are assessed in the first semester to determine January placement. District-wide CogAT tests administered to first, third and fifth grade students are part of the data used to determine the need for gifted services. Kindergarten, second, and fourth grade will be administered the district approved PACE battery of assessments, including CogAT, upon referral. Students may be assessed for PACE only once each academic year. Students may be referred for gifted services by teachers, parents, principals, counselors, or by the students themselves. Students are assessed at their home campus during the school day. K 5 th Grade Referral Deadline is October 17, (5:00PM) STRICT DEADLINES WILL BE ENFORCED For more detailed information about the PACE program, please refer to the link below. Online referral forms will be available at this site the first week of August. If you prefer a hard copy, please contact the campus gifted specialist. Heather Brzezinski - Gifted Specialist (PACE) Stinson Elementary - Plano ISD -# heather.brzezinski@pisd.edu

6 Fill Me Up to Support Stinson! Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and earn money for the Stinson PTA! Once your account is linked, shop with your Plus Card to earn money for Stinson. That money will directly benefit students and teachers at Stinson! Visit kroger.com, sign in or create an account, then choose Community Rewards. Select Stinson Elementary PTA as your organization (Org. no. Sv733) and you're set! Not sure if you re signed up? Check the bottom of your receipt! You must re-enroll every year to keep earning for the school. Do you shop at Tom Thumb? If so, you can enroll in the Good Neighbor program to earn money for Stinson, just by buying groceries as usual. Simply take the card below to any Tom Thumb customer service desk, and link our charity number (8808) to your Reward card! Then, every time you shop with your Reward card, you are supporting Stinson too. 8808

7 Te ache r Birthday Tre ats 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents are celebrating Fall birthdays for our teachers & staff on October 25 th with a cookies & milk/coffee bar! All grades may participate and sign-up. Please sign up to bring a donated food item (cookies, K-Cups or more) or volunteer to help! Paypal & Venmo accepted. Sign up at Questions? Contact Julie Jennings at julie.jennings@gmail.com

8 Stinson Elementary is proud to participate in the National PTA Reflections program! This year s theme is Heroes Around Me. ALL ENTRIES DUE BY NOV. 14th 8AM TO THE ART ROOM Please go to our website to find: Official rules, entry forms and guidelines Timeline of judging and advancing The arts and the National PTA Reflections program support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in your school community. Celebrate arts learning in your school community with Reflections. **All participating students MUST have a parent who is a registered PTA member this year! To sign up for a membership, visit

9 Got a new cell phone? Got new cartridges? Got new small electronics? Bring old ones to Recycle at Stinson. Our trash will be cash for the school!!! Where? FRONT LOBBY BINS When? ANYTIME STINSON recycles used MARKERS (any brand) Where? FRONT LOBBY BINS When? ANYTIME

10 CONTEST vs. The Principal of the LOSING school will wear the WINNING school s Spirit Wear for a day! bring box tops NOW through October 19th SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! Go STINSON!

11 MCMILLEN HIGH SCHOOL 2018 CHEER CLINIC WHEN: Saturday, November 3rd 10am 1pm WHERE: MHS Gym - Enter through the east door WHO: Kindergartners through 8th Grade WEAR: Shorts, tennis shoes and hair pulled back *Learn cheerleading skills and routines from the McMillen HS Cheerleaders! *Participants are invited to perform during PRE-game at the McMillen Homecoming game on Thursday, November 8 th. Early Registration Due by 10/24 COST: $30.00 Includes: instruction, T-shirt, pom-poms, snacks & drinks, picture with cheerleader and the MHS mascot, and child s ticket to Homecoming game Walk In Registration Cost: $35.00 *No experience is necessary. **Space is limited so sign up now. McMillen High School 2018 Cheer Clinic Registration Participant s name Age Street address City ZIP School Grade T Shirt Size: Child S M L Adult S M L Emergency Contact (required we must be able to contact this person during the camp) Name Relationship to Child Phone DISCLAIMER: Please fill out the disclaimer found on the reverse side of this flyer. Your child will not be able to participate without this signed consent form. Checks payable to MHS Cheer. For early registration, payment and registration must be received by Wed., Oct. 24 th. Form and payment can be mailed to: MHS Cheer 3801 Hollander Way Plano, TX Or you can drop off the registration and payment at the McMillen front office. For additional information or questions, please contact McMillen Cheer at donnaprice2011@gmail.com.

12 Thursday, November 1st, 2018 Williams High School Homecoming Game vs Clark starts at 6:30pm Carnival style games with prizes and candy, food trucks, inflatable obstacle course, and more Brought to you by Williams HS clubs & organizations and PTSA * Bring $ for food trucks