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News from our
School Nurse
Mrs. C. Sirhal

Mrs. Sirhal's October 6th Letter regarding Physicals and Immunizations

Mrs. Sirhal's School Notes Site

www.kidshealth.org
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Nutritional Development Services

Heart Healthy Habits

Children are usually not showing overt symptoms of heart disease or blood vessel problems. However, children may have predisposing risk factors:

heredity, high blood pressure, high fat diets, physical inactivity and obesity. Parents can diminish these risk factors by encouraging heart healthy family habits:

Annual “tune-ups” w/ your health care provider.

Ask for diagnostic testing, blood work, medical exam and dialogue to help identify and address heredity factors, high blood pressure or high blood glucose & cholesterol levels.

Daily Exercise after School (for about 1 hour)

A game of tag, kickball, family walk or bicycle ride or trip to the YMCA or local Youth Association field will increase oxygen intake and heart muscle function, tone the body and tame stress levels. Limit video/tv/computer screen time.

Responsible Drinking

Offer the #1 thirst quencher – water - in at least 4 glasses or bottles a day. Hydrate body tissues, cleanse impurities and energize! Offer milk at every meal and snack for strong bones and protein needs.

Eating Nutrient-Rich Foods

At meal and snack times, serve more vegetables, fruits, lean proteins (fish, beans, poultry) and whole grains. Limit foods with saturated fats (butter, red meats) and trans fats (cookies, donuts.) New, nutritious foods are fun to try.

SIXTH GRADE PHYSICAL EXAM REPORTS

Please submit your 6^th grader’s medical exam report to the Nurse’s Office (and keep a copy for your home health file.) The immunization (“shot”) record is not enough. Students deserve a “tune-up” with their pediatrician to address health and developmental concerns in order to be successful learners. The Pa. Dept. of Health requires that all schools insure that children in grades K, 6^th and 11^th have had a medical exam. If health insurance is a problem, please give us a call. Thanks for your cooperation!