Healthy and Wise

School Nurse Participation

(2010-2011)

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 2010-2011 Issue – Water and Health

September 2010 – Get Ready for the Cold and Flu Season, September is National Preparedness Month

October 2010 –Over the Counter Drugs and Prescriptions, Say “NO” to Alcohol and Drugs (Red Ribbon Week)

November 2010 – Diabetes Awareness, Smoking/Tobacco Prevention

December 2010 – Staying Healthy While Traveling, Hand Washing Basics

January 2011 – Weight and Health

February 2011 – Heart and Dental Health Month, Growth and Development

March 2011 – School Health Screenings, Immunizations, Poison Prevention

April 2011 – Highlighting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

May 2011 – Prevent Summer Related Illnesses, Skin and Sun Safety, Be Prepared for Accidents