Herrick Park ILC Newsletter
November 2023 - Volume 2, Issue 1
What a wonderful first trimester! I am beyond excited to share that we have had an exceptional start to the school year. Our students, staff, and families have shown enthusiasm and dedication to the curriculum and READY expectations. The teachers and staff have been working diligently to create a nurturing and engaging environment for our students.
It was great to see all of the families at parent-teacher conferences. As we continue this journey, I am grateful for your ongoing support. Looking forward to a year filled with learning, discovery, and accomplishments.
Jamie Fulton - Principal
Herrick Park ILC and Patterson ILC
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The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
PBIS Assembly at Herrick Park
Just before school ended one day, students and staff at Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center took part in a PBIS Assembly.
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support.
During the assembly, students presented Respectful, which is part of the READY Expectations.
Throughout the month, students and staff are focusing on respect and what that looks like.
Students are exploring this important value through engaging lessons, an assembly, READY tickets, fun activities, and more.
Today, students earned prizes and even ended the day with a fun game.
Preventing Illness During the School Year
Now that classrooms are filled up, children might bring back homework and potential illnesses. According to experts, adopting healthy habits such as getting sufficient sleep, managing stress, and consuming nutritious foods can help students avoid getting sick and stop the spread of illnesses during this time of year, especially during the holiday breaks.
The sounds of laughter echoing through school hallways when students return can quickly transform into a chorus of coughs, sniffles, and sneezes. Health professionals suggest that immunizations are a practical starting point for tackling what some call the “back-to-school plague.”
“It’s important to keep your child home when they’re displaying symptoms of a contagious illness,” said Emily Wines, BSN, RN, school nurse at Tecumseh Public Schools. “If they show signs of fever, rash, uncontrolled cough, or vomiting/diarrhea, please do not send them to school.”
With the school year in full swing, changes during holiday breaks can alter students’ sleep routines and elevate their daily stressors, weakening their immune defenses against illnesses.
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits, such as ensuring adequate sleep and consuming nutritious foods, enhances the immune system’s ability to fight illnesses.
“Regular hand washing is also crucial to prevent the spread of germs,” said Wines. “This practice can contribute to maintaining the health of your younger children and preventing the transmission of illnesses between students, schools, and homes.”
Establishing a routine for your kids is recommended, and implementing one is still possible.
