Healthy and Wise

School Nurse Participation

(2009-2010)

Each month, Healthy and Wise focuses on student health issues and concerns. The school nurse at each campus is encouraged to visit the classrooms using the Healthy and Wise curriculum and provide additional information on the month’s featured topics. In addition, if the school is using the SPARK Physical Education Programs (K-2 & 3-6) as a coordinated component with the Healthy and Wise program, the “Inclusion” section in each binder provides school nurses and staff helpful information and resources for teaching and supporting special needs students.

Healthy and Wise Monthly Topics for School Nurse Participation Include:

Back to School 2009-2010 Issue – Eating Breakfast is Important – Drinking Plenty of Water is Important, Too!

September 2009 – Cold and Flu Prevention Strategies, Head Lice (Pediculosis), What is Cholesterol?

October 2009 – Treating Illnesses, Drug and Alcohol Prevention – Make the Right Choice (Red Ribbon Week)

November 2009 – Diabetes Awareness, Smoking/Tobacco Prevention

December 2009 – Immunizations, The Importance of Hand Washing

January 2010 – Excess Weight and Health, Metabolism, Donating Blood and HIV Awareness

February 2010 – Heart and Dental Health Month, Growth and Development

March 2010 - Vision and Hearing

April 2010 – Sleep and Health, Family Health Care - How to Find a Family Practice Physician

May 2010 – Avoid Heat Related Illnesses, Skin Protection, How to Avoid Accidents