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Oxford Weekly Parent Newsletter
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Friday, September 22 Homecoming Parade
Monday, September 25 No School - Yom Kippur
Friday, September 29 Oxford Night at the Movies
Friday, October 6 Picture Day
Thursday, October 26 Records Day AM, Conferences PM
Friday, October 27 Parent Conferences AM, Professional Development PM
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From the Nurse's Desk
Tiger Nation Nursing Team Wellness Newsletter September 2023
Allergies! Who doesn’t have at least one allergy? Symptoms range from a bothersome stuffy
nose to triggering an asthma attack. Let’s look at some ways to lessen the discomforts of
allergies, especially as we transition from summer to fall.
Common allergens are from pollen, molds and animals and are everywhere.
Pollen from grasses and ragweed are especially prevalent now and can greatly increase after a
rainfall and spread rapidly on windy days.
Molds are common with fallen leaves and withering foliage.
Animals have their own dander plus bring in pollen on their fur from outside.
Some effective ways to decrease allergy symptoms include:
● Keep windows and doors shut in your home and car during peak allergy season.
● Take a shower, wash your hair and change clothing after being outdoors.
● Put a fresh pillowcase on the bed nightly also helps to reduce allergens for more restful
sleep. (Inexpensive ones from the discount store work fine and don’t add too much to
the laundry.)
● Consider wearing a mask outdoors when doing chores such as mowing the lawn or
cleaning the garage to reduce exposure to allergens.
● If you have a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter, run it in the bedroom during
allergy season.
● Groom pets outdoors and wipe them down with a damp towel to reduce allergens
brought into the home.
● Discourage pets from lying on bedding to reduce allergen loads while sleeping.
● If necessary, medications such as decongestants, antihistamines and eye drops may
ease symptoms.
● Try removing the source of the problem first before using medications to increase
effectiveness and avoid using medications unnecessarily.
References
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (2023)
https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/seasonal-allergies/ and
Jackie Taylor, Principal
Email: j_taylor@chuh.org
Website: chuh.org
Location: 939 Quilliams Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, USA
Phone: (216)371-6525
Twitter: @CHUHOxford
Toni White, Assistant Principal
Email: t_white@chuh.org
Website: chuh.org
Location: 939 Quilliams Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, USA
Phone: 216-371-6525