Cool Thoughts: October 22, 2009

Calendar of Upcoming Events October 22, 2009 Last Day of RED RIBBON WEEK Friday, October 23 “Team Up Against Drugs” Wear your Favorite Sports Team Shirt 6:00-9:00 PTA FAMILY FUN NIGHT in Gym

Table of Contents Calendar Page 1

From the Principal’s Desk Page 2

Monday, October 26 7:30 Board of Education Meeting at Lincoln Middle School

H1N1 Flu Update

Tuesday, October 27 11:40-12:35 Fourth Grade Battle of the Books Meeting in LRC

Illinois Department. of Public Health Information

Wednesday, October 28 11:40-12:35 Chorus for Fourth and Fifth Graders Meeting in Aud.

PTA Walk-a-Thon Thank You

Thursday, October 29 10:00-11:00 Picture Retake Day – P.M. Kindergartners too

Sunday, November 1 Daylight Savings Time Ends – “Fall Back” Wednesday, November 4 11:40-12:35 Fifth Grade Battle of the Books Meeting in LRC Thursday, November 5 7:00 p.m. PTA Meeting in LRC

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PTA Sally Foster Delivery Info Page 10

Franklin Recycling Bin Info. Page 10

EIS/RtI News Page 11

Principal Appreciation Day Page 12

PTA October Meeting Minutes Page 12, 13

PTA Box Top Collection Info. Page 13

Fifth
Grade
Outdoor
Education
Trip
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Duncan
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 Monday, November 9 7:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting at Franklin School

PTA Nights with the Bulls Info Page 114

Home and School Connection Page 15, 16

Wednesday, November 11 – School In Session Veterans Day Activities Planned for the Day 1




From the desk of the principal: H1N1 Information Everyday we are hearing on the news, reading in the papers and seeing on the internet information and updates related to H1N1. Our school district is monitoring this situation very closely and we are communicating with county health agencies regularly. Please read the attached information updating the current flu status in our district and the flu vaccination schedule. There is a lot of good information included in this newsletter about recognizing flu symptoms and general information about the flu. Chalk one up for the Green Team! I wanted to congratulate our Franklin Green Team for earning a grant to purchase three additional portable recycling bins for Franklin School. Thank you to Dana Wessel for her efforts and accomplishments with the Green team and for applying for this grant. Family Fun Night It appears the weather is going to be gloomy and we are looking at a weekend indoors. Why not come to Franklin’s Family Fun Night tomorrow night, Friday the 23rd from 6:009:00! Be with Friends! Have some Pizza and treats! Dance and enjoy the fun activities. Family Fun Night supports the PTA and who is dedicated to supporting our Franklin students. Red Ribbon Week The Franklin PTA and Student Council have done an outstanding job promoting Red Ribbon Week. A special thank you to Mrs. Malin for her planning and leadership of this event. Please continue the effort at home by talking with your children and reinforcing the message that healthy, drug free living is the way to go!

Dan Walsh [email protected]

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*** H1N1 Flu Update – October 22, 2009 *** 1 – Current Flu Status in District 64 2 – Flu Vaccination Schedule

1 – Current Flu Status in District 64 As expected by health officials, absences due to flu-like illnesses are occurring in District 64. Symptoms include: fever of 100 degrees or above; cough; sore throat; runny or stuffy nose; body aches; headache; chills; fatigue; and sometimes, diarrhea and vomiting. Typically, the ill person will have a fever and one or more of these symptoms. The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) informs us that routine lab testing for H1N1 flu is not being recommended except for severely ill and hospitalized patients. Since seasonal flu is not generally seen this early in the year, it is assumed that persons with such flu-like symptoms have H1N1 flu. District 64 has seen an increase in student absences. We appreciate that parents are being vigilant about keeping sick children home. Children should not return to school until being fever-free (without fever-reducing medication) for 24 hours or as advised by your physician, whichever is longer. A doctor’s note, however, is not required to return to school. We ask your cooperation: ! Please report all symptoms when calling in children absent from school. This information helps us monitor illness within our District so that we can supply timely updates to CCDPH. We will continue to work closely with the health department in determining if and when any further steps may be needed. ! Please take the time to read three flyers included with this update: 1. Warning signs that a child may have a serious illness due to the flu 2. Action steps for parents with children at high risk for flu complications 3. Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A guide for parents

2 – Flu Vaccination Schedule Please read the important guidance on seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations from CCDPH attached to this update. CCDPH “urges all parents to contact their health care provider to schedule an appointment to vaccinate their child with the H1N1 vaccine. Your health care provider is the ideal source for your family’s personal health needs….” In addition, as announced in the last school newsletter, District 64 is cooperating with CCDPH to offer H1N1 flu vaccinations to students at school later this fall. CCDPH has announced a schedule by zip code. At present, we believe that District 64 will not be scheduled to serve as a site for vaccinations until at least after Thanksgiving break. However, we expect to be updated by CCDPH later this month as the vaccination program gets underway and more is known about the availability of the vaccine. We will utilize both Phone and E-Mail Alerts when we have more information about the schedule and to announce that parental permission forms and other information are available. *** Visit the District 64 H1N1 Flu Information Center via a link from your school or District 64 Web site. ***

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