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School Immunization Information

2020-03-29T19:48:46-05:00

Immunization Requirements for the 2019-2020 school year have changed. The changes now require: Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students - two doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine 7th and 11th graders - one dose of the Meningitis vaccine is required All other vaccine requirements remain the same. For further information on immunizations, see the Kansas Department of Health and Environment webpage at http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/index.html

School Immunization Information2020-03-29T19:48:46-05:00

Smart Snack

2020-04-12T14:09:25-05:00

Click this link for Smart Snack Information that answers questions about the Smart Snack regulations, and this pdf which gives guidance about exempt fundraisers.

Smart Snack2020-04-12T14:09:25-05:00

Suicide Prevention

2020-04-11T15:20:00-05:00

September is suicide prevention month. In 2016, the most recent year with statistics available, suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death for Kansas kids ages 5-14, and the second leading cause of death for ages 15-24 (Kansas Department of Health and Environment, 2016).It is important to know the warning signs of potential suicide and to act on those warning signs. Studies have shown that when someone attempts to kill themselves, it is usually based on an acute, temporary crisis and if you can act to restrict access to the means to carry out the attempt, suicidal feelings will subside. Having [...]

Suicide Prevention2020-04-11T15:20:00-05:00

Gun Safety for Children

2020-03-29T19:49:29-05:00

By Kimberly Martin, Kansas PTA Vice President of Advocacy 2019-2021 According to the Center for Disease Control Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (CDC WISQARS) 78 children, teens and young adults are injured or killed by guns on a daily basis in the United States (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019). The safest home for children and teens is a home without guns, but there are ways to make homes with guns safer. It is not enough to teach kids gun safety or not to touch a gun if they find one (“Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population,” 2012). There are [...]

Gun Safety for Children2020-03-29T19:49:29-05:00

Special Education Resources

2020-03-27T13:24:49-05:00

1. Families Together Inc. is a wonderful resource for families in Kansas who have children with special needs. Programs are available in English and Spanish and are provided at no cost. They can help answer questions about how to access educational services, health plans and resources. They can help parents develop advocacy skills for their child and connect parents to other parents who have gone through a similar path. You can access their resources here: https://familiestogetherinc.org/ 2. Federal IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) law lays out important provisions that schools must follow when evaluating students for special education services, [...]

Special Education Resources2020-03-27T13:24:49-05:00