Health Class @ LME with Ms. Stacy
October 7 - 11
April 14 - 18
No School: April 7 - 11
Sensitive Subjects (K-2nd)
February 3-7 : Body Privacy Lesson for K-2
January 23, 2025
Dear Families of Primary Students (grades K-2),
We hope your child has been enjoying Health class this year. We would like to provide you with some information about these potentially sensitive topics our curriculum will be covering in the winter months.
Body Privacy — We will learn anatomically correct terms for private parts, and the difference between safe touches (e.g. high-fives or hugs) and unsafe touches. Students will learn refusal skills and how to say, “No!” This type of education has been shown to be effective in preventing child abuse.
Please contact me in January if you have any questions or concerns, or would like information about opting-out procedures. I will teach this lesson the week of February 3-7 for kindergarten and 2nd grade. I will teach this lesson the week of March 3-7 for 1st grade.
Happy New Year!
Stacy L. Brooks
360-428-6125, ext. 24111
Sensitive Subjects (3rd - 5th)
Families of Intermediate Students (grades 3-5)
Dear Families of Intermediate Students (grades 3-5),
We hope your child has been enjoying health class this year. We would like to provide you with some information about potentially sensitive topics our curriculum is covering. If you have any questions or concerns or would like to review the lessons for the topics identified below, please contact me.
Puberty — Students will learn about the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. Students will also learn about internal and external reproductive anatomy. Instruction will occur in the co-ed health classroom.
Tolerance — Students will be talking about respect and the harmful effects of bullying. Students will discuss the importance of respectful social interaction with all people, despite any differences in race, gender identity, sexual orientation or beliefs.
HIV — Students in 4th and 5th grade only will learn about the HIV virus and how to prevent infection.
Sexual Harassment/Privacy — Students will learn about body privacy, refusal skills, and the importance of reporting sexual harassment.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, or would like information about opt-out procedures.
Thank you!
Stacy Brooks
Little Mountain Health Teacher
360-428-6125, ext. 24111
TK - Special You, Special Me
TK: Special You, Special Me
This week we will start unit 5. We will experiment with personal potentials. Students will develop an awareness of certain abilities. Finally we will identify unique talents and abilities.
Vocabulary: special, you, me, boy, girl, talent, dance, games
Class Schedule
- Thornburgh: Monday
- Gonzalez: Friday
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - How Do I Feel?
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 5:
April 28 - May 2 - Sharing Feelings
May 5 - 9 - Safe Touches (sensitive topic)
Upcoming Units:
Unit 6 - I Stay Healthy
Unit 7 - Good Things In, Bad Out
Unit 8 - Clean and Dirty
Unit 9 - My Healthy World
Unit 10 - Fit and Fun
Kindergarten & ILC - What Does It Mean To Be Healthy?
Kindergarten & ILC: What Does It Mean To Be Healthy?
Unit 8 Vocabulary: sick, well, germs, wash, energy
Class Schedule
- Ramich: Monday & Wednesday
- Duncan: Tuesday
- Crabtree: Thursday
- Drye: Thursday
Code: GBS_372002
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - What Does It Mean To Be Sick?
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 8:
April 28-May 2- How Do You Get Well?
May 5-9- Helping Those Who Are Sick
Upcoming Units:
Unit 9 - Keeping Clean and Healthy
Unit 10 - Every Day, Play!
1st - Getting Sick
First Grade: Getting Sick
This week we are starting Unit 8. Students will identify signs of illness. We will demonstrate self-respect and promise to take care of oneself when sick. First graders will identify trusted adults to notify when not feeling well. Finally we will predict the consequences of not staying home when you are sick.
Unit 8 Vocabulary: germs, fever, community, COVID-19, antibodies
Class Schedule
- Hall: Monday
- Visten: Tuesday & Wednesday
- Batista: Friday
Code: GBS_372003
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - Germs
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 8:
April 28-May 2- Getting Better
May 5-9- Do Not Share Your Germs
Upcoming Units:
Unit 9 - How I Breathe
Unit 10 - Run, Jump, and Skip
2nd - Germs: What They Are and What They Do
Second Grade - Germs: What They Are and What They Do
Unit 8 Vocabulary: viruses, antibodies, vaccination, antibiotics, COVID-19, infection, contagious, compassion
Class Schedule
- Andersen: Tuesday & Wednesday
- Rice: Thursday
- Kelsey: Friday
Code: GBS_372008
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - Keeping Germs Out
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 8:
April 28-May 2- Body Battles: Fighting Germs
May 5-9- Community Health Helpers: Germ Fighters
Upcoming Units:
Unit 9 - My Skin and Me
Unit 10 - Muscles in Motion
3rd - Being Sick
Third Grade - Being Sick
Unit 8 Vocabulary: social distancing, noncommunicable, communicable, viruses and bacteria, saliva, white blood cells, antibodies, bodily fluid, vaccine, respiratory illness, symptom
Class Schedule
- DiTullio: Monday
- Wagner: Thursday
- Goodman: Wednesday & Friday
Code: GBS_372010
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - Fighting Diseases
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 8:
April 28-May 2- Keeping Clean and Healthy
May 5-9- Medicines
Upcoming Units:
Unit 9 - When Bodies Have Challenges
Unit 10 - Finding Out About Bones
4th - Puzzled About Germs
Fourth Grade - Puzzled About Germs
Unit 8 Vocabulary: HIV, contagious, immune system, respiratory disease, COVID-19, integrity, contaminated, vaccine, pathogens, antibodies
Class Schedule
- Laney: Tuesday
- Mosness: Thursday
Code: GBS_372011
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - Universal Precautions
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 8:
April 28-May 2- Know Yourself and Your Friends
May 5-9- Illness and the Community
Upcoming Units:
Unit 9 - Your Incredible Hearing Machine
Unit 10 - Exercise!
5th - Your Circulatory System
Fifth Grade - Your Circulatory System
This week we are starting Unit 8. By the end of this week's lesson, students will describe how the circulatory system works. Fifth graders will show appreciation for one’s body by making a commitment to help maintain a healthy circulatory system. Students will perform daily exercises which help to keep the circulatory system healthy. Finally, we will predict the consequences of risky behaviors which affect our circulatory system, including smoking cigarettes, eating foods with high fat and salt contents, taking drugs, and drinking alcohol.
Unit 8 Vocabulary: circulatory system, atria, ventricles, blood vessels, arteries, veins, capillaries, platelets, COVID-19, red blood cells, plasma, white blood cells, antibodies, communicable, AIDS
Class Schedule
- Lee: Monday
- Otterholt: Tuesday
Code: GBS_372012
Next Lesson:
April 21-25 - Your Blood and Your Immune System
Upcoming Lessons in Unit 8:
April 28-May 2- HIV, Enemy of the Immune System (sensitive topic: HIV)
May 5-9- Helping Hands
Upcoming Units:
Unit 9 - All of the Right Stuff
Unit 10 - Bones and Muscles
5th Grade: SOS - Signs of Suicide Prevention Program
Throughout the year, school staff has been working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a response slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.
Following the video, students will complete a brief google survey on their current stressors in their life. This survey cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should be referred for further support by our school counselor or even an outside mental health professional.
We encourage you to look at our Parent Webinar on Depression in Children or visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
We are including:
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in this program please contact me at (360) 428-6125 ext. 24111 (8:00-4:00) or sbrooks@mvsd320.org (anytime). You can also contact our school counselor, Pam Ridenour, at (360) 428-6125 ext. 24143 (8:00-4:00) or pridenour@mvsd320.org (anytime).
Sincerely,
Stacy Brooks-Malcolm (Ms. Stacy)
Little Mountain Elementary School
Health Teacher
Class Codes
Use the following class code to see your child's health materials online. There is currently not any TK online material available.
Kindergarten
Join Code:GBS_372002
First Grade
Join Code:GBS_372003
Second Grade
Join Code:GBS_372008
Third Grade
Join Code:GBS_372010
Fourth Grade
Join Code: GBS_372011
Fifth Grade
Join Code: GBS_372012
Ms. Stacy's Contact Information
(360) 428-6125 ext. 24111