December 5, 2016 Volume 4 Issue 6 Thanksgiving Meals To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world. Dr. Seuss The spirit of Thanksgiving is alive and well at NES! We are so thankful for the generosity of our students and community. Led by our Student Council, NES collected food and money that will make a meaningful difference to the Pettengill House, Newbury Senior Center, and our community as a whole. We are indebted to Michelle Walsh and Maureen Dolphin for organizing and leading this drive. Thank you to students and families that donated food, money, and time to this great cause. Below are some highlights of what was donated: Monetary donations - $630 for purchase of turkeys Cranberry sauce 159 cans Canned veggies 148 cans Gravy 97 cans Assorted fruit 103 cans Brownies / cornbread 79 boxes Instant potatoes 106 boxes Stuffing 95 boxes Assorted dry goods 107 cans & boxes Fresh potatoes 300 lbs Fresh carrots 150 lbs donated by Dale & Toni Deveau Homemade cards from Kid s Club 85 decorative boxes Coats and Hats As we move into winter, please make sure your son or daughter is prepared for the weather. We believe that fresh air and exercise are important so we try to have outdoor recess whenever possible. Now that we have two recesses, students spend 35 minutes outside each day. Please make sure students have winter coats, hats, and gloves. If students want to wear shorts to school, they should pack sweatpants to go over them while at recess. 6 3 H a n o v e r S t r e e t N e w b u r y, M A 0 1 9 5 1 When snow is on the ground students who are wearing sneakers will be asked to stay on the blacktop. When covered in snow, students who want to play on the playground or field need boots and snow pants. Lastly, please make sure names are on all items so they don t get lost. P : ( 9 7 8 ) 4 6 5-5 3 5 3 F : ( 9 7 8 ) 4 6 3-3 0 7 0 w ww. t r i t o n s c h o o l s. o r g / n e w b u r y
Page 2 Nurse s Nook Ms. O Keefe, RN Cold and flu season is among us! Here are some guidelines to help you determine when to keep your child home from school: 1.) Fever: Temperature should be under 100 for 24 hours before returning to school without the use of fever reducing medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen). 2.) Rash: Any unusual rash (not due to allergies), especially if it is accompanied by a fever. 3.) Vomiting/Diarrhea: Keep at home until there has been no vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours. 4.) Antibiotics: Keep home until antibiotics for a contagious infection have been taken for 24 hours. NOTE: These are only guidelines. Always contact your physician for medical concerns or questions. Did you Know? Children suffer from approximately 6-10 more colds per year than adults. Colds can produce symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose, cough and mild fever lasting from 7-10 days. (Bell, 2016) Children cannot be excluded from school for a cold without fever, regardless of cough or nasal congestion unless the child themselves don t feel well enough to attend school. Our best defense is hand hygiene. FLU FACTS: The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It is most often spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, sending germs into the air. The virus can be inhaled by anyone nearby. It can also be spread when touching a surface with the germs on it. You pick up germs and infect yourself when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. To prevent the spread of and/or contact with these germs, cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands frequently, & keep hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you re not sure it s the flu, keep these things in mind. The onset of symptoms is often sudden (symptoms of a cold come on gradually). People describe feeling like they ve been hit by a truck. Symptoms can be mild or severe. If mild, they can become severe without much notice. Common symptoms of the flu include: Fever (usually high) Headache Muscle aches Chills Extreme tiredness Dry cough Runny nose may also occur but is more common in children than adults Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, may also occur but are more common in children than adults Best Defense to Stay Healthy this Season: Hand Wash, Hand Wash, Hand Wash!! Some viruses -- tiny living things that cause colds -- can live on surfaces for hours. Regular hand washing is your best strategy to keep them from getting inside your body. And of course, if you're the one who's sick, washing up will keep you from spreading your germs (WEB MD). In hopes of curing our children, we can sometimes rush to purchase OTC cough and cold drugs which lack clinical efficacy (Bell, 2016). Have you tried these Natural Remedies that have been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics? (Bell, 2016) Nasal Spray or Cold Air Humidifier: Nasal Congestion Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen as needed for Fever Honey for a Cough
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Page 4 11th Annual Holiday Greeting Card Drive Dear Families, In the next two weeks, we will be coordinating the 11th ANNUAL holiday greeting card drive to benefit the senior citizens in the Newbury-Byfield area. There are 1,100 senior citizens in this community, a large portion of which are considered shut-ins or are in assisted living situations. As a community service, it is an honor to delight these seniors with some holiday cheer from Newbury s younger population. We are requesting that as a part of this effort, each family donate two 47 cent stamps to use on the Christmas and Valentine s Day card drives. We appreciate your generosity and thanks in advance! - Mrs. Lapham NES Students at Local Bike Race
Page 5 December 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 Winter Concert 7 PM 7 School Council 3:30 PM 8 TWS Performance 7 PM 9 TWS Performance 7:00 PM 12 13 14 6:30/TWS Open House 7:00/School 15 HALF DAY Parent / Teacher Conferences 16 HALF DAY Parent / Teacher Conferences Committee 19 20 21 22 23 2:00/Holiday Sing-A-Long 26 27 28 29 30 No School No School No School No School No School Respect Integrity Excellence for All
Page 6 Open House Wednesday December 14 th 6:30-7:30 Have you ever wondered what is going on after school in the Auditorium with all those animated, joyful and boisterous students? Please join us to learn about our theater program! www.workshopartsinc.org Christmas in the Woods Dress Rehearsal
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Page 10 NES Grows CALLING ALL DANCERS, MUSICIANS, COMEDIANS, AND MORE. SEEKING PERFORMERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THE NEWBURY ELEMENTARY A NIGHT OF STARS" TALENT SHOW! NES GROWS is hosting the second A Night of Stars to take place on Sunday, January 29 at 4 PM. The event showcases performances by the many talented students, staff, and families at NES. Auditions (to ensure appropriate content) will take place on January 11 and 12. There will be no judging - just fun entertainment! Know of students interested in performing? How about acting as the emcee/host? SIGN UP on SignUpGenius at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4dafa72aa6fc1-nesanight by Friday, January 6 with the performer/s name/s, act, and grade. We will then be in touch about the audition date and times. We are also looking for VOLUNTEERS to help with this event, including areas such as ticket sales, bake sale and water donations, and green room supervision. We will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 13 from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Story Room at NES and you are welcome to join us then or sign up to volunteer on SignUpGenius at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4dafa72aa6fc1-anight. Questions? Contact Sally Milliken at MillDoo@comcast.net. For more information about NES GROWS, check out our website at nesgrows.com. Links to the above sign ups will also be on the website soon. Ticket sales will begin in January. Thank you!
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