Health Room Hype

Iam pleased to report that we had 100%
compliance and no one was refused entry to school
because they did not receive their first Hepatitis
immunization. This year the school allowed a grace
period since this was a new reqirement. This will
not happen in the future. All three injections must
be completed before entry to 7th grade in 2001. If
you are the parent of a 6th grader, your child must
have the first injection (of the series of three) by
March 2000. This is mandatory to ensure the series
will be completed by September. You can call me at
655-1332 for a clinic schedule. Each time your child
goes for an injection, please have it documented on
a paper you can give to the school, as I need proof of
the injection in writing from the doctor or clinic.
Fifth graders and even siblings in the elementary
school can get the series of shots done at the same
time.
All students need a physical for 7th grade. Please
try to have this done in the spring or summer. 7th
graders can play modified sports through the school.
However, they cannot try out, practice or play in a
sport unless they have a currrent physical on file
with me in the Health Office. The physical is good
for one year only; therefore,if you have it done in
March it will run out in March and your child will
need a new one to finish winter sports or participate
in spring sports.
Dr. Osborn will be in school on Tuesday, November
14th for all those students in 7th grade, new
students, children due for triennial reviews, etc. who
have not had their mandatory physical. Unless a
private physical is completed and in my office before
November 10, your child will be seeing Dr. Osborn
that day.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding
your child, please call me at 655-1332. Thanks.
Diane Belton, R.N.

Administration of Medication in School

All medications, including nonprescription drugs,
given in school shall be written by a licensed
prescriber on an individual basis. Written order for
prescription and nonprescription medications should
include:
a. Student’s name and date of birth
b. Diagnosis
c. Name of medication
d. Dosage/route of administration
e. Frequency and time of administration
f. Self-administration orders - if indicated
g. For prn (as necessary) medications-
conditions under which medication should be
administered.
h. Date written
I. Prescriber’s name, title, and signature
J.Prescriber’s phone number
k. Side effects
l. Time interval for re-evaluation
m. Date of initiation and termination

PTA News

Wednesdays-The Project Cafe Young Writers
Group meets each Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 PM at
Common Grounds. All middle and high school
students are welcome to join and share your creative
poetry and short stories. No special skills are
required and there is no fee to attend. This is a fun,
informal group and is led by local writer, D.M.
Shepard.

Many thanks to all who participated in our wrapping
paper/gift item fund raiser. Special thanks to Jill
Ryan and Linda Ramirez for all their work. We don't
have a total of sales at the time of this printing. We
will report that to you in the next Messenger.
Picture Day ran smoothly thanks to Josie Glos and
her helpers. Watch for those smiling faces to come
home soon! Thank you to the following people for
signing up to work at the school store:
Richard & Karin Marris,Josie Glos,Beth Broadwell,
Patty Naughton,Susie Lucas,Cindy Gilliland,Mary
Ellen Perkins,Diane Wescott,Kathy Jarvis and
Mary Sigle. What a great turn out for this very busy
enterprise. We'll have a fun year!

Wednesdays-Open Jam SessionAn acoustic open
jam session will be held every Wednesday from 3:30-
5:00 PM at Common Grounds. The jam is open to
everyone-Students & Adults. Just bring your
instrument or your voice and join in!

Thursdays-Open Art Day All students are invited to
join us at Common Grounds every Thursday from
3:30-4:30 PM for Open Art Day with Beth Deblinger.
Ms. Deblinger offers a different activity every week
including: origami, jewelrymaking, clay modeling,
drawing, painting and much more. Admission is free.
Call ahead for information about the "Project of the
Week" and to find out what supplies are needed.

Mike Lynch Speaks November 8th

November 8th - We’re pleased to announce that PTA
will be bringing family therapist, Mike Lynch, co-host
of the popular "Teen Talk" radio program heard
Sunday evenings on 93Q. Mike will be addressing
changes in the family as children pass through the
middle school years, followed by an open discussion
with question and answer time. This is a great
opportunity for parents. Please plan to attend.

Thursdays-"Magic- The Gathering"players and
collectors meet each Thursday at Common Grounds
after-school at 3:30. Stop by with your cards to join
in on a game of Magic or to do some trading.

It's not too late to become a member of the PTA!
Show your support to your child and his/her school.
Call Sue Duffy at 655-4171.

For more information regarding any after-school
program at Project Cafe please call Beth Harrington
at the P.C. office at 655-3991.

And, as always, if you have any questions, concerns
or ideas you would like to share, please feel free to
call one of the following board members.

Building a Community of Readers

Mrs. Kolwaite and Mrs. Little would like to thank
the PTA, Dr. Regan and all those who attended our
workshop on October 26. We are grateful for your
support and trust that the parents will be able to
use the information and ideas we shared. Also,
thanks to Betsy Kennedy and Norm Parry, from the
Cazenovia and New Woodstock public libraries, for
their participation in the workshop and their
unflagging support for the many projects and events
(both curricular and “extra-curricular”) our school
undertakes. Our students are very forunate to have
such strong allies in the quest for educational
success! Last, but not least, thanks to Waldenbooks’
staffer Moyra Bunger for bringing the great books to
the workshop AND for supplying the Will Hobbs’
books for our author visit.

President:
Vice President
Secretary:
Treasurer:

Luanne Spafford
Ann Zinsmeister
Mary Beth Shust
Kristen Byers

655-3054
655-3994
655-9723
655-8779

PROJECT CAFE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
On-going Schedule

Tuesdays-The Project Cafe Chess Club Meets every
Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 PM at Common Grounds
Coffeehouse. All students are welcome-beginners,
intermediate and advanced. Instructional assistance
is available and club membership is free.

The Project Cafe Chess Club is a United States
Chess Federation Affiliate and individual
membership opportunities are available. Adult
volunteers to assist

in meeting and tournament organization are needed
as well as anyone interested in providing general
instruction.