NEWS FROM NURSE JULIE
As we move into February, I wanted to retouch on the topic of snow gear. With the recent lower temperatures and frequent moose visitors, there have been several days that we had a safety concern for recess outside. However, when temperatures allowed and outside was an option… many had fallen out of the habit of bringing snow gear or items had been misplaced.
Please check in with your child that they have all the necessary items: hats, gloves/mittens, heavy coats, snow pants, and boots. While we have extras in the health office, often there are too few pants or boots to provide items to many. In fact, if you have used (but in good repair) snow boots or athletic shoes in 4-10 (adult sizes), we would be happy to sort and put them to good use.
Additionally, I wanted to highlight an amazing service offered through ASD that can bridge the gap for those without alternative health insurance. School nurses in the district can open a visit with a Nurse Practitioner via telemedicine with parent permission (consent once for the school year). The visit can then pull insurance information that is available, or the service is free to those without coverage. This allows the school nurse to assist the care provider in diagnosing and prescribing – acting as eyes and ears – allowing prescriptions or referrals to be made during school hours. Parents have access to the provider notes, instructions, and recommendations. Additionally, the child’s designated primary care provider will receive a copy of the visit notes as well.
For more information, or to provide “pre-approval” to use this service when needed, visit:
https://sites.google.com/asdk12.net/healthcareservices/healthcare-services/telemedicine
As the school nurse, I would contact the parent/caregiver by phone prior when the illness or event might benefit with a tele-med visit – then the parent/ caregiver would then express approval or coordinate with their chosen provider. Please ensure that the office has the most current information and emergency phone numbers on file.
This may be an option for your family if you do not have a primary care provider, if securing an appointment is challenging, or if transportation is a burden.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the service!
This is an amazing resource for our students and families in need.
Sincerely,
Julie Craft DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Ptarmigan School Nurse
907-742-0417
BOOKSHELF BULLETIN
Ptarmigan Families,
Free Books: Free books are available during Parent Teacher Conferences in the library. Please stop by Wednesday February 21st or Thursday February 22nd to pick up free books for your child. These books will be located on the library tables. Please only take the books that are on the tables. I look forward to seeing you! J
Mrs. Alyson Giammalva
Teacher-Librarian
PE with Mr. G
Join Ptarmigan’s Kids Heart Challenge Team TODAY!
Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on February 13th. We are proud to support the American Association! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will be recognizes during the school assembly!
- REGISTER at www.heart.org/schools or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple orAndroid
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!
The Class with the most students registered, will get two bonus mystery gifts for every student in the class AND the teacher will get a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
Click here for a virtual letter to meet the Heart Heroes and see the cool thank-you gifts your student can earn! Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message.
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
"Notes" from the Ptarmigan Music Room
Love is in the air! Music helps us express our emotions. Share music you love with your students this month. Help them actively listen to your favorite love songs.
On February 5th our fifth-grade classes will be attending “The Orchestra Moves” an interactive concert with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. They will be singing, playing, and moving with the Symphony. What a great opportunity for our fifth graders to create music with the orchestra.
Our fourth graders will begin working with recorders this quarter. They will be going on a musical journey with “Johnny Jazz”. Johnny Jazz is a comic book character who learns the recorder and helps save the world from Dr. Tritonian. I have a recorder for each student. I highly encourage each student to purchase their own recorder so they can practice at home. Yamaha, Angel, and Descant are all good brands. They should range from $9.00-12.00 each. You can purchase them on Amazon.com or locally at:
Music Man
4637 Old Seward Hwy.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Horn Doctor
1000 Ingra Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Third graders did a great job at their performance in January. They will continue to work on their singing voices as we add a unit on ukulele playing this quarter. Primary grades continue a playing, singing, and moving journey in the music room.
Choir practice has begun. Students are preparing for a comical presentation of “Lighten Up”. It is full of fun and funny songs. They will present it to the school and family on March 27th. Mark your calendars for this celebration of humor.
Mrs. Benton
Classroom Music Specialist
