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Whitehead Whales School Spirit Shirts T-shirts - Youth $8, Adult $10. We have a few shirts still available for purchase. Come to the office if you are interested.       No Early Dismissal on the following day:   Wednesday, March 7, 2011  AM Kindergarten 9:00 - 11:30 PM Kindergarten 12:30 - 3:00 Grades 1 - 6 will be dismissed at 3:00   Click here for the Jerry Whitehead Elementary School Calendar    Registration New and transferring students need to be registered at the school office. Please come with current immunization cards, certified birth certificates and proof of residence.   School Hours 8:55 is the bell to line up AM Kindergarten, 9:00 - 11:30 PM Kindergarten, 12:30 - 3:00 Grades 1 - 6, 9:00 - 3:00    Most Wednesdays will be Early Release for 2011-2012 school year Grades 1 - 6, 9:00 - 2:15 AM Kindergarten, 9:00 - 11:20 PM Kindergarten, 11:55 - 2:15 Legislature Information The 2011 Nevada State Legislature enacted a number of measures related to education and District operations that may be of interest to you. For a summary of those measures and an update on actions being taken by the District, click on the following link: http://washoecountyschools.org/community/legislative-session   Upcoming Events 1/09 - 1/25 MAP testing for all students in grades 1-6 1/20 End of second quarter 1/23 Granite Store! 1/27 Report cards go home 1/27 January student of the month lunch 1/30 9:30, 3rd/4th grade quarterly awards assembly 1/30 10:00, 5th/6th grade quarterly awards assembly  March 7 No Early Release - normal schedule     Important Information from Health Services January, 2012   Dear Parent/Guardian:   Welcome back from winter break. We hope you and your family had an enjoyable and healthy holiday. The winter months ahead are not only a time for students to resume their studies, they are also a time when colds, flu, and other communicable diseases are at their peak. The Washoe County School District would like to partner with you to minimize the spread of common childhood illnesses and missed school days. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your child stays healthy and learning-ready this winter season:   1. Keep immunizations up-to-date. Vaccines protect your child and the school community from serious, preventable diseases.   2. Encourage hand-washing at home. Unwashed hands are a major source of disease transmission; scrubbing hands with soap and water before eating and after use of bathroom facilities is an important way to avoid exposure to many respiratory and stomach illnesses.   3. Teach your child good health habits. Even very young children can be taught to "cough or sneeze in your sleeve!"   4. While lice are not considered a "disease," they are a nuisance that affects up to 12 million school-aged children each year. Lice don't hop or fly but are spread by direct head-to-head contact or by using an infested brush, hat, or hair accessory. You may want to check your child's head periodically for lice or nits and help him/her understand that some things are not to be shared, even with a sibling or best friend.   5. Although lunchtime in the cafeteria is a chance for students to socialize with friends, it can also be an opportunity for viruses and bacteria to pass from one child to another. Discourage your child from sharing their food, beverages, and eating utensils with others.   6. And finally, please keep your sick child home. While mild illnesses are not completely preventable when hundreds of children (and their "germs") share the same building, children with fever or signs of moderate illness should not come to school. Not only are they infectious to others but they also need the care and supervision that only a parent can provide.   The Washoe County School District is committed to maintaining a healthy school environment for all students. Our wellness and exclusion policies not only conform to accepted national standards but are designed to promote the health and well-being of all members of our school community.   If you have any questions about health issues or policies, please contact the school nurse at your child's school or call the Student Health Services Department at 353-5966.

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Date Last Modified: 1/18/12