Lincoln Health Center Tour: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (The school board will tour the Lincoln Health Center, 534 S. Third Ave., prior to the regular board meeting. This tour is open to the public, however, an official open house is being planned for later this fall)

School Board Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: District Board Room (364 S. Park St.)

School board meeting and Lincoln Health Center tour open to public

The student received initial first-aid care from Kathryn Southwick-Hess, a long-time Walla Walla resident, nurse and mother of school-aged children, including a student at Pioneer. The student has been treated for his injuries and is recovering at home.

“It was fortunate Mrs. Hess was on the scene and available to help,” Pioneer Principal Dana Jones said. “She has always been a willing volunteer and great friend to children in Walla Walla, but in this instance especially, her quick action and skill were truly a blessing.”

In light of the accident, Pioneer Principal Dana Jones sent home a reminder to parents asking them to reinforce bicycle and walking safety for students, including wearing helmets, crossing at crosswalks, using sidewalks, and looking both ways before crossing. Parents were also asked to park well back from crosswalks and corners so that students are easily visible to on-coming traffic.

“Our parents and students have responded very well to our request to help keep students safe on their way to and from school,” says Jones.

PREVENTION
All students and staff are being trained on the following:
- Sneeze or cough into elbow
- Wash hands often with soap and water
- Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
- Stay home if sick.

SANITATION
Walla Walla Public Schools is taking the following proactive steps to control infection with a focus on H1N1:
- Hand sanitizers are being placed in all classrooms, cafeterias and gyms
- Virex disinfectant is being used daily in classrooms and schools
- School bus hand rails and seats are being cleaned daily
- Daily custodial cleaning and disinfectant practices remain in effect

INFECTION
- Stay home when sick (for 24 hours after fever has ceased without the use of fever reducing medications)
- Consult with your doctor regarding illness
- Students and staff who appear to have flu-like illness will be sent to a separate room until they can be sent home
- Pregnant women, health compromised students and staff should stay in contact with their primary care provider

SYMPTOMS
Similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include:
- Sudden fever greater than 100°
- cough
- sore throat
- headache
- body aches
- chills
- fatigue
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/schoolguidance.htm

HOMEWORK AND ABSENTEES
- Teachers and students will work together regarding homework and missing assignments
- Principals will work with students on a case-by-case basis to address long-term excused absence
- Standard practice is for district teachers to have substitute plans ready should they become ill and unable to teach

VACCINATIONS
- Walla Walla Public Schools will take direction from the Walla Walla County Health Department to inform staff, students and parents about safe, effective forms of vaccination.

DISTRICT CONTACT
Health Services Director Jennifer Douglas BSN, RN
(509) 526-8507
jdouglas@wwps.org

“We would like to recognize firefighters, police officers, members or veterans of the military, medical personnel, and all of our other hometown heroes,” Cheer Coach Julianne Anderson said. “We appreciate everything you do and hope to see you at the game!”

Football game details:
- Wa-Hi vs. Eisenhower
- Friday, Sept. 11
- 7:30 p.m.
- Borleske Stadium
- Adult tickets $5

For additional information, contact Julianne Anderson, WWHS Cheer Coach at JEAnderson@wwps.org

- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
- Time: 6:00 p.m. (social) / 6:30 to 8 p.m. (program and tours)
- Location: Edison Elementary
- Information: (509) 527-3072

In addition, this year, along with several parent volunteers, the Pioneer PALS (7th & 8th grade mentors), will attend STARS Camp with the 6th grade advisories to support their PALS and continue to develop mentor relationships. Pioneer Counselors Judy Anderson and David Tegtmeier say that this experience goes a long way to enhancing the 6th graders middle school experience.