Kathy Terry     Nurse

GOOD HEALTH PROMOTES GOOD EDUCATION

Health Curriculum

Nutrition Program
    The fourth grade nutrition program incorporates the food pyramid from the Parmer County extension agent, free instructional materials from McDonalds Educational Resource Center (1-800-627-7646)* FAX 1-630-513-1669,  and purchased material from Washington State Dairy Council.                  

Dental Health Program
     Basic steps in the care of teeth and the prevention of cavities is taught in this program for Kindergarten through third grade. Students are actively involved in brushing their teeth in the classroom during this program.

Growth and Development Program
     This fifth grade program on growth and development at puberty, as well as personal care and self-responsibility, is taught to boys and girls in separate sessions.
Teaching materials are provided by The Always Changing Program. 

Pre-puberty and Hygiene Program
     This program was developed for fourth grade girls to help promote the development of positive attitudes about menstruation and to share basic information on the normal developmental changes that occur during early adolescence.

Hygiene Program
     This annual program was developed to include Kindergarten through third grade students.  Classroom teaching stresses the importance of good hygiene at an early age.  This program includes a fun demonstration in the steps of washing our body and shampooing our hair.  Shampoos, lotions, and soaps were donated by parents and community members to be given to the children.  Each grade level receives a different item.

Annual Screening

Annual screening includes vision, hearing, and dental on all students from Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.  Height and weight on each student is recorded twice a year.  Scoliosis screening occurs with fifth grade students.

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