My first school was grades 6-8. I love that age! Still sweet, mostly, and will usually listen to guidance from anyone who is not a parent.;)Most days it was organized chaos, at best, but I felt very...
I am doing well, farawyn, thanks for asking. The kids are still subdued, but seem to be doing better with routine being followed. The funeral is tomorrow, so please continue with prayers for his...
In news this morning, this child's death has been ruled a homicide. His friends were certain it was and there was no official word from our small town sheriff for days. Still a devastating loss, but...
ana010 replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School
Zero. Self guided tour is what I like to call it. It is difficult and steep learning curve. I had 2 school nurses I could call at any time to ask questions, so I wore them out my first year. It...
If student has vomited or had diarrhea, I take a temp if parent requests. I explain a temp with a GI bug typically comes when person is mildly dehydrated, and your child is not there yet, but is...
After I have had this talk with a student, I often tell my teachers it is a social norm, as there is no policy regarding this I am very sorry, but I am not addressing this awkward topic again. I...
Came in this morning to an email sent 12/27 requesting I speak to a student regarding his hygeine. Really? I have done it every year for 4 years. His living environment is not conducive to good...
ana010 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School
I did this at my middle school a few years ago. Turned the water off to toilet (portable building) and locked the door. Stopped the traffic flow. Decide what you will tell people when they ask if...
I agree with the teacher, yes, the student's eye is pink. Then I explain there are multiple causes for "pink eye", and I do not believe this case is bacterial. If they want to argue, I listen, then...
Hello all! I could use advise on new student in self contained class. Student is not new to me, but is to teacher and her 2 aides. She comes from a facility after hip surgery. TBI, blind, nonverbal...
Thank you so much! To answer the why, dad doesn't like her on it. He was angry she began in facility. Said it was just for the staff and didn't make any difference in her behavior. It's not...
My experience with pseudoseizures in middle school students was only 2, thankfully. The first was a new student I did not know. Student was resting on cot, then did not respond to questions or when I...
There is a special needs student on one of the campuses in our district with an HSV-1 Whitlow. He is treated with oral ani viral. He is non verbal, rather drooly and keeps his hands in his mouth....