November 2025
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. About 1 in 10 people in the United States may have a seizure in their lifetime. This means that someday you may need to help someone. The Epilepsy Foundation offers a variety of educational and training programs on epilepsy. Seizure First Aid Ready provides free training and education to the public on the Epilepsy Foundation’s basic procedures for responding to someone having a seizure. Anyone can take this 30 minute course to learn about seizure first aid basics.
Immunization Exclusions
Last week, our nursing staff sent letters home to families whose students are missing immunizations required for school attendance. These letters alerted families that they have until the end of November to bring updated immunization records to the school nurse, or their child will be excluded from school effective December 1. If you have received a letter informing you your student is missing immunizations required for school, and are having difficulty accessing needed immunizations, please reach out to your school nurse for assistance.
Helmet Safety
Even with a helmet, it is critical that your child or teen avoids hits to the head. A helmet’s effectiveness is maximized when these important conditions are met:
Proper Fit: The helmet must be the correct size.
Maintenance: Keep the helmet in good, clean condition.
Age Appropriate: Use a helmet designed for the child’s age and the activity.
Certified: Ensure the helmet carries the appropriate safety certification.
Consistent Use: The helmet must be worn every time during the activity.
Correct Wear: Ensure the helmet is worn correctly, covering the forehead.
Bike helmets are designed to protect from one serious impact. Replace a bike helmet if its damaged or involved in a crash.
For more information and to get a HEADS UP on bike helmet safety please visit this link.
