WARNSDORFER THIS MONTH WARNSDORFER THIS MONTH IT’S COOL TO CARE! DECEMBER 2009 H1N1 CLINIC - Many thanks to the volunteers whose assistance enabled building, district, township and county staff to complete the first stage of H1N1 clinics. Nasal spray vaccines and Saturday clinics will be announced based upon the availability of the vaccine, which is distributed through the Middlesex County Health Department. We also appreciate that you are regularly updating Mrs. Cahillane, our school nurse, if and when your child’s status changes. For instance, many students who are scheduled to receive the vaccine have already received it through their other opportunities. Please continue to keep us updated. Illness Monitoring – During this flu season, it is imperative that the school track the instances of all communicable diseases, including any type of flu. Please remember to call in your child’s absence to the front office (613-6880) and describe the type of illness. With up to date data, we are better able to maintain a safe and healthy environment for your child. PTA Holiday Sale – PTA volunteers will provide opportunities for your children to shop for gifts for their families and friends at the PTA Holiday Sale on December 9 and 10. Students love the opportunity to think about each person’s personality and choose a “just right” gift. Lots of thoughtful decision making occurs on those days. American Education Week Open School Day – Many thanks to all the parents who took time from their busy days to visit your children’s classes on November 17th. We continue to appreciate your support and encouragement. Your comments regarding the day provide important feedback about what is important to you as parents. Thanks again for another successful parent- school activity. Craft/Vendor Night - The parents of fifth grade students will hold a vendor night at Warnsdorfer on Thursday night, December 3rd @ 7:00 pm. It will be a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping. Proceeds will be used to fund special fifth grade activities. Classroom holiday parties will be held @ 2:15 on Tuesday, December 22nd. Please contact your child’s room mother if you are interested in participating in this event. Do not send in any food items that have not been cleared through the room mother. Outdoor Recess – Please be aware that students will go outside daily for 20 minutes following lunch. The only exceptions to this routine are due to the following weather conditions: precipitation, accumulated snow on the playground, extreme cold or high winds. At times, students will go outside to play on the blacktop only. Students may not be excused from outdoor recess unless they have a doctor’s note. Please dress your children for the weather. Daily outdoor exercise is an effective deterrent to the spread of contagious diseases as well as an opportunity to practice a healthy life style. Once again, thank you for your continued support of your children and their school success. We are most blessed to work with such a supportive community. On behalf of the entire school staff, I wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyous new year.