We've had a bunch of confirmed cases. They've been watching the attendance closely, but our district is pretty large, so it would take a significant number to close us down. Last week, they did...
Yay! Friday! The first full week since break has been a poop week! We're battling the flu. I haven't sent many home today so I'm hoping they are staying home on their own. Yesterday...now that was...
Ugh! I keep getting asked if I want some onions to cut up around my office. Um no, but thanks, I'll stick to my sanitizing wipes and disinfectant spray. Of course, this same co-worker also told me...
We had an active shooter training last year on a staff development day. We're to use ALICE for that. We haven't really gone over it much since then. We do have lockdown drills, but it's just an...
dd_txrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Had a kid come in with the usual suspects: stomach ache, nausea. He says it's been going on for about a week. I pacify him with crackers and some water. I turn my back and he is eating a fruit...
I was ready for a snow day! Then, just watched all the snow swoop south. I'm originally from south central Texas and I cannot believe all the pictures. Enjoy the
I am in a fairly new office. I like my lay-out because I can lock my office when I'm gone, but my clinic can remain open for bathroom access. My only complaint is I do not have a closet. I bought a...
dd_txrn replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School
Awesome!! I never expect anything (although I just received a hug from one of my life skills/behavioral students who rarely makes eye contact with me :)-- so nurse for the win!!) I am at the high...
^^^ This makes me very concerned. You're placing blame on the student. YOU let her leave without verifying she took the pill. Then, you let her leave a second time, again, without verifying. It's...
dd_txrn replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School
I had a 9th grader last year that this 'happened' to. She sneezed for 2 days....about every 5-10 seconds. She reports it happens every year. Called Mom, no she doesn't sneeze like that at home, and...