Grant Wood Elementary
Home of the Wildcats
1930 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319-688-1180 phone 319-339-5740 fax
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Grant Wood Elementary Home of the Wildcats 1930 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-688-1180 phone 319-339-5740 fax |
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Principal: Kate Callahan Assistant Principal: Anita Gerling Secretary: Karla Koenig Secretary: Tricia Perez |
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H1N1 (Novel Influenza A) Influenza Vaccine Clinics in the Iowa City Community School District Tuesday, January 19 @ Hills Elementary Wednesday, January 20 @ Kirkwood Elementary Monday, January 25 @ Grant Wood Elementary Wednesday, January 27 @ Horace Mann Elementary Monday, February 1 @ Mark Twain Elementary Wednesday, February 2 @ Van Allen Elementary Each clinic will be from 3:00 - 6:00 pm The H1N1 vaccine is free of charge and available to students, younger siblings older than 6 months of age, parents, and school staff. No appointment is necessary. Like seasonal influenza, H1N1 is spread by respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, or touching something with the flu virus on is and then touching your mouth, nose, and/or eyes. Symptoms of H1N1 influenza is similar to regular seasonal influenza, and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Illness caused by the H1N1 influenza virus is usually mild to moderate but severe cases do occur, especially for young children and for people with a chronic health condition. Avoiding people who are ill and getting the vaccine are the best defenses against H1N1. If you have any questions, please contact Sousie Poulton, Director of Health Services at 319.688.1000, or Diana Preschel, Johnson County Public Health at 319.688.5882
ATTENTION PARENTS!! New for 2009-10 School Year Elementary Textbook Rental Fees The Iowa City Community School District will ask families of each elementary student to supplement the cost of textbooks through a rental fee beginning in 2009-10 . The fee will be $20.00 per student. Families who receive reduced price lunches will be asked to pay $10.00, while families who receive free school lunches will not be charged a fee. The new $20.00 fee will be collected at each elementary school's Ice Cream Social activities. The district requests that families prepare to submit either cash or a check at that time. ¡¡ATENCION PADRES!! Nuevo para el año Escolar de 2009-10 Pago del alquiler de Libros de Texto Elemental La Comunidad Escolar del Distrito de la Ciudad de Iowa le pedirá a cada estudiante de educación elemental que paguen un alquiler de los libros de texto comenzando en 2009-10. El pago será de $20.00 por cada estudiante. Las familias que reciben almuerzos reducidos solamente pagaran $10.00, mientras que las familias que reciben el almuerzo gratis no pagaran nada. El nuevo pago de $20.00 será colectado en cada escuela elemental el día de la actividad del Helado Social. El distrito manda que las familias preparen el pago en efectivo o con un cheque en ese mismo tiempo.
Iowa City Community School District Information on Swine Flu The Iowa City Community School District is following the request of the Johnson County Public Health to begin active surveillance for swine influenza. This means that the district will collect information about the symptoms of students who are absent due to illness. If a student reportedly has a fever AND cough, or they show these symptoms at school, then Johnson County Public Health will be contacted immediately. The Health Department will then contact the parents to inquire about travel and other symptoms. If you have questions or concerns, please contact one of the following:
Information from Johnson County Public Health Swine Flu • The CDC has confirmed cases of swine flu in the U.S., including cases in California, Texas, Kansas, New York and Ohio. • CDC continues work with health officials in Mexico. Disease is more severe in Mexico. What is swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). How do you get swine flu? Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. What are the symptoms of swine flu? The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions. How can I protect myself against swine flu? • Avoid contact with ill persons. • When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or into your elbow (if you do not have a tissue). Throw used tissues in a trash can. • After you cough or sneeze, wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel. • If you think you are ill with flu, avoid close contact with others as much as possible. Stay at home. Seek medical care if you are severely ill (such as having trouble breathing). Do not go to work, school, or travel while ill. • If you have recently visited Mexico or areas in the U.S. where swine influenza cases have been confirmed and develop swine flu symptoms within seven to ten days after your return, it's important to contact your health care provider and be tested. Remind them to contact local public health officials. Iowa Department of Public Health Swine Flu Call Center: 1-800-447-1985 Open 24hrs./day It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. If you believe you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact the Equity Director, Ross Wilburn, at 509 S. Dubuque Street, 319-688-1000. Es la política de Iowa City Community School District no descriminar en base a raza, credo, color, género, origen, religión, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, estado de veterano, incapacidad, estado socio-económico en sus programas educacionales, actividades, o políticas de empleo.
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