Don't Forget to Drink Water!

Many middle school students don't drink enough water during the school day. Check out this article on Teen Health - Dehydration

Breakfast is Important!

Breakfast is an essential part of the school day.  Students who eat breakfast come to school, ready to learn.  Many students visit the nurse's office with stomachaches and headaches, related to not eating breakfast.  Please read the attached link from Nemours, explaining the importance of breakfast and offering simple breakfast ideas.

Lost Glasses?

Can't see?  Lost your glasses? There are a few pairs of glasses in the "lost and found" in my office.
Come and "see" if your glasses are here!!

Flu Clinic at UHS on 10/16

Flu shots will be offered to all community members, by the Chester County Health Department, on Thursday, October 16th from 2:30-6:30 PM.   Click on the link below for further information about the process, and consent forms.

UCFSD website flu clinic info

From the CCHD

Here is a very important notice from the Chester County Health Department regarding the EV-D68 Virus.

Food Allergy Awareness

Many students attending our school have food allergies, especially to peanuts, tree nuts (like walnuts, pecans, and almonds) milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Students who have food allergies need all of us to help keep them safe. You can read more about food allergies at www.faankids.org.

Latex Precautions

No Latex Balloons, Please!

Summer Reminders!

Requirements for Next School Year - Just a reminder for your summer to-do list.....

6th grade - Physical examination

7th grade - Dental examination, Required immunizations: Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) AND meningitis vaccine, PIAA physical for sports

8th grade - PIAA physical for sports

Any Grade, New students to the State of Pennsylvania:  Physical examination AND Dental examination, Updated Emergency Plans for students with life-threatening allergies, Forms for any of these requirements can be downloaded from the CFPMS website

Scoliosis Screenings

Pennsylvania
 School
 Health 
Law
 requires
 that
 a
 screening
 for
 scoliosis 
be
 performed 
on
 all
 children 
in grades 
6
 and 
7.

 The
 screening
 will
 take
 place 
during 
physical 
education
 classes
 in
 January
 and February.
 Click here for more details.