King County Public Health along with Group Health are providing
FREE PERTUSSIS VACCINATIONS for uninsured ADULTS* who have contact with infants, children and pregnant women.
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 12
TIME: 9AM – 1 PM
WHERE: GROUP HEALTH BURIEN MEDICAL CENTER
140 SW 146TH STREET BURIEN, WA 98116
*YOU WILL NOT BE ASKED FOR PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE OR CITIZENSHIP
May 2, 2012
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I’m writing to let you know that the State Department of Public Health and many counties in the state are reporting a spike in the number of reported cases of pertussis, commonly called Whooping Cough. Public Health – Seattle-King County is also reporting an increase in the number of reported cases among adults and students locally.
Infants and young children are most at risk for severe complications from pertussis, which is caused by a bacterium, but it can cause a long-lasting cough for children and adults of any age. Young children should receive the pertussis vaccine through their healthcare provider as part of their routine childhood immunizations. The childhood vaccine is called DTaP. The whooping cough booster vaccine for adolescents and adults is called Tdap. Both protect against whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria, but the immunity can wear off over time.
In order to help prevent the spread of pertussis to younger children, Public Health is encouraging all adults to get to get the Tdap immunization, along with children in 5th grade and up. This is especially important for adults who are in close contact with infants and young children, including parents, grandparents, day care providers and teachers. General information about pertussis in multiple languages, including Spanish, Russian and Korean, can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable/diseases/pertussis.aspx.
We recommend that adults speak with their health care providers about getting the Tdap immunization. It is also available at some pharmacies. You should check with your insurance company regarding whether or not they cover the cost of getting the Tdap. There’s more information, including where to get the vaccine in King County, at www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable/diseases/whoopingcough.aspx.
We also suggest you check with your school nurse or health care provider regarding whether your children are up-to-date on their immunizations. If your children need any of the primary immunizations, including pertussis, Public Health of King County will offer a free immunization clinic for FWPS students, grades Kindergarten through age 18, on May 19, at the Federal Way Public Health Center, 33431 13th Place South, Federal Way. More information about the clinic can be found at www.fwps.org.
Our children’s health and well-being is our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please call your school’s health nurse.
Sincerely,
Sue Overton, RN BSN
Federal Way Public Schools Health Coordinator
Come and get them FREE at a Saturday Clinic, May 19 from 9:00-1:00
Where: Federal Way Public Health Center
33431 13th Place South
Primary immunizations will be available for students attending Federal Way Public Schools from Kindergarten through age 18.
Students must come accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order for the child to receive immunizations.
Please bring your child’s immuniztions records.
This event is partnership between Public Health-Seattle and King County and the Federal Way Public Schools Health Services Department. It is made possible in part by a grant from the Group Health Foundation.
Mark Your Calendars!
MSP Testing Is Coming
May 1-24, 2012
Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades, 3, 4, and 5,
Mark your calendars for our annual Measurement of Student Progress (MSP—formally known as WASL) testing. Families are asked to avoid appointments or vacations during this time. It is also important that students get a good night’s sleep, have breakfast in their stomachs and arrive at school on time. Actual testing begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues for most of the morning.
Kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year begins on Monday, May 7, 2012 for students who will be 5 years of age before August 31, 2012. To verify the age requirement, Lakeland will need a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate or a passport . Proof of immunizations and proof of residency in the Lakeland service area are also required.
Lakeland will have one full-day kindergarten class. At this time, Lakeland is offering 10 tuition-based spaces. Tuiton will be $2,300 for the year with payments spread out over 10 months, or $230 per month. These ten space are available on a first-come-first served basis.
Community Forum about Capital Levy Projects Scheduled
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) will host a community forum to discuss capital levy projects and is inviting the community, staff and students to lend their voices to the conversation. The forum will take place 6-8 p.m., April 18, 2012 at Federal Way High School’s Cafeteria, 30611-16th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003.
Please join FWPS administrators and school board members to learn more about the need and offer input to guide the district.
Specific topics for discussion include rebuilding Federal Way High School, replacing elementary playground equipment at 19 elementary schools around the district, and standardizing security camera equipment at schools and sites across the district.
For more information go to http://fwps.org/info/press/1112/120327levy.ntml
March 30, 2012
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I want to share a quick safety reminder with you. This morning, a student brought a pocket knife to school and showed it to a small group of students before the start of the day. We learned about it and removed the knife from his possession without incident.
The student who brought the knife to school appeared to simply be showing off, and apparently did not intend to hurt or threaten anyone. However, students who bring weapons or even look-alikes to school can face serious discipline and possible police involvement. You can read more in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
One of our highest priorities is assuring that our students and staff are safe and comfortable, so that teachers can teach, and students can learn. We want to remind parents that if you own a weapon, please be sure it is securely stored away. Never assume that your child doesn’t know where it is or will not take it. Children are inquisitive and don’t always fully comprehend the consequences of playing with weapons. With parents, students and staff working together, we can keep our schools safe.
Please remember, too, that anyone can call or text message our Safe Schools Tip-Line at 253-945-SAFE (7233) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you know of suspicious, illegal or unsafe activity at school, please call that number, or call us directly.
Sincerely,
Brian Rosand
Principal Designee
Track will run the same way as last year. We will not hold practices because the green field is not ready. You will meet Mrs. Werner and Mrs. Schilling at Federal Way Memorial Stadium at the dates and times below. Student’s will be given shirts to wear for each meet. Each meet will run about two hours.
2012 Meet Schedule
Saturday, March 17
8:30am-10:30pm Ages 9-12
10:45am-12:45pm Kindergarten through Second Grade
Saturday April 21
8:30am-10:30am Qualifying Meet Student ages 9-12
2:30pm- 4:30pm Kindergarten through Second Grade
Saturday May 12
8:30am-10:30am Championship Meet*
*Open only to those athletes who qualified at the meet on April 21.
The Championship meet will be a qualifying meet to Hershey State.
Parents, students and the public are welcome to attend a public forum on the coming school year’s budget at 6 p.m., March 20 at the district’s Educational Service Center (ESC), 33330 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sally McLean will lead this forum.
The information generated through this conversation and other venues will help FWPS administration formulate their budget recommendation for the board of directors. The Superintendent’s recommendation will be presented to the board no later than May 8, 2012, assuming the legislature adjourns on time. The community will have opportunity to comment on the recommendations from then to the end of June, when the board is scheduled to adopt a budget.
Go to www.fwps.org/info/budget for more District budget information.
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