Category Archives: Health

Lice Guidelines

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Chris

We have had several new cases of head lice in our building and so that we are all on the same page, I have attached a set of procedures that we are following at school: Lice Guidelines If a child is … Continue reading →

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Tis the season

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Chris

This time of year is a prime time for head lice to become an issue for your child and family. Currently, our school nurse is checking every classroom for head lice. We have had several cases in our school this … Continue reading →

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Wellness Committee Sign Up

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Chris

As previously posted, we need to create a group that will help to create a wellness policy and procedures for Murch Elementary School.  If you are interested, there will be a sign up sheet in the office starting this Monday. … Continue reading →

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Call for Volunteers for Wellness Committee

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Chris

We are looking to form a wellness committee. Recent legislation passed in DC mandates that we have a wellness policy that needs to be implemented at the school level. If you would be interested in being part of this group, … Continue reading →

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IMPORTANT and SENSITIVE matter

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Chris

Word can travel fast in the community and sometimes information may change along the way. At times, there are health issues that we need to communicate to families due to the fact that children may have had contact with another student … Continue reading →

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Meet Our New School Nurse

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Laura

I would like to welcome and introduce the newest addition to the Murch Elementary School Staff. Krista Hallford, RN, has been assigned to Murch as our school nurse for2011-12. A few of you have had the opportunity to meet with … Continue reading →

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