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School Choice Open Enrollment
Begins November 1 |
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H1N1 School Vaccination Program and
H1N1 Resources |
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Fall
Back...Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 1st |
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Calendar Reminders... |
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School Choice Open Enrollment Begins November 1
Parents May Apply Online at the District Website |
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The State School Choice Open Enrollment period
begins on Sunday, November 1, 2009. The deadline
for applications is Wednesday, January 13, 2010
at 4:00 p.m. Applications must be returned to
the Christina School District office
by January 13, 2010.
Christina residents interested in enrolling
their child in a school other than the one where
they are assigned for the 2010-2011 school year,
must submit a Choice Application by the January
13 deadline. Parents who submitted a Choice
Application for a child enrolled in Kindergarten
this year, must submit a Choice Application for
first grade.
Parents who are interested in applying for one
of the limited Full-Day Kindergarten seats at
Downes Elementary School, Maclary Elementary
School, Porter Road Elementary School, Wilson
Elementary School, or West Park Place Elementary
School for the 2010-2011 school year, must first
register their child at the child’s assigned
school, and then must submit a Choice
Application. Children must be age 5 by August 31
to attend Kindergarten.
Parents may access information and forms and
apply online at the District’s website at
www.christina.k12.de.us/Choice/2010-2011
beginning November 1. Choice Applications
will also be available beginning November 2 in
every school and at the Christina School
District office. For more information,
please contact the Education Options Office at
552-2610. |
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H1N1 School Vaccination Program Update
and H1N1 Resources |
The Christina School District has agreed to
participate in Delaware's School Vaccination
Program. This program will begin in the
Christina School District on Monday, November 2
at Smith Elementary School, Brennen School, and
Delaware School for the Deaf. Additional
clinic dates will be announced by the Delaware
Division of Public Health, and reminder notices
will be sent to parents who have returned a
completed consent form for their child to
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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Information
 As we enter the annual flu season, the Christina School District
continues to closely monitor the
situation related to a possible H1N1
outbreak. Helping to ensure the
safety and well-being of all
students and employees in the event
of a major flu outbreak is a primary
concern for the District.
While no one can predict how
severe this year's flu season will
be, or how it will be impacted by
the H1N1 virus, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and other health organizations
recommend we all take some
commonsense steps
to help protect ourselves and others
from the flu.
If You or Your Child is Sick, Stay Home
If you or your child is sick with flu-like illness, the CDC
recommends that you stay home for at
least 24 hours after
your fever is gone, except to get
medical care or for other
necessities. (Your fever should be
gone without the use of a
fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away
from others as much as possible to
avoid making other sick.
When to Seek Medical Care
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Most people recover from the flu without needing
medical care. Bed rest and lots
of fluids are recommended;
acetaminophen (Tylenol) will
help with fever, muscle aches,
and headache.
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If you have a severe illness, or have a health condition that
increases your risk of a serious
illness, contact your health
care provider immediately.
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Symptoms of a serious illness in an adult may include:
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Difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath
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Pain or pressure in the
chest or abdomen
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Sudden dizziness
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Confusion
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Severe or persistent
vomiting
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Flu-like symptoms that
improve but then return
with fever or worse cough
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Health conditions that increase
the risk of serious illness
include:
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Age 65 or older and younger
than 5 years old
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Pregnancy
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Diabetes
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Asthma
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Immune-suppression (for
example, on prednisone)
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Chronic lung disease
Stay Informed
Knowing the latest
information is an essential step in
keeping yourself and your family
healthy during flu season.
The Christina School District will
continue to monitor the situation
and provide timely updates as
needed.
We encourage you to visit the
websites listed in the "Parent
Resources" section at right. All
sites are good sources for
current news and information. |
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Don't
Spread
the
Virus |
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Wash
hands
frequently
with
soap
and
water
or
use
alcohol-based
hand
cleaners,
especially
after
coughing
or
sneezing |
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Cover
your
mouth
and
nose
with
a
tissue
when
you
cough
or
sneeze,
and
put
the
used
tissue
in
the
trash.
If
you
don't
have
a
tissue,
cough
or
sneeze
into
your
elbow
or
shoulder,
not
into
your
hands. |
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Avoid
touching
your
eyes,
nose
or
mouth.
Germs
spread
this
way. |
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Avoid
contact
with
sick
individuals. |
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Get
plenty
of
sleep,
be
physically
active,
manage
your
stress,
drink
plenty
of
fluids,
and
eat
nutritious
food. |
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Get
vaccinated |
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Make
sure
your
home
is
stocked
with
a
thermometer,
first-aid
kid,
supply
of
tissues,
etc. |
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Fall Back...Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 1st |
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Daylight savings time ends Sunday,
November 1. Don't forget to turn
your clock back one hour! |
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Calendar Reminders... |
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Thursday, November 5 - Saturday,
November 8 |
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Tuesday, November 10 |
- Board of Education Regular
Session Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Bayard Middle School, 200 S.
DuPont Street,
Wilmington, DE
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Wednesday, November 11 |
- SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED -
Veteran's Day
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Tuesday, November 17 |
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Wednesday, November 18 |
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Thursday, November 19 |
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Friday, November 20 |
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Monday, November 23 |
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SCHOOLS CLOSED - PK-12 Parent
Conferences
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Tuesday, November 24 |
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PK-12 SCHOOLS CLOSED
Parent Conferences (PK-8);
High School Professional
Development
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Wednesday, November 25 |
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SCHOOLS CLOSED - OFFICES OPEN
1/2 DAY
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Thursday, November 26 & Friday,
November 27 |
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SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED -
Thanksgiving Holiday
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