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1 The Mane Tail April 1, 2016 April April 01 Spirit Shop during lunch Report Cards go home 04 PTO Meeting 6:00 District GT Showcase Berry Center Original Artwork orders due 13 9:00 2:30 Kindergarten Registration PM District Choral Festival 15 8:20 K/1 Book Character Parade 18 6:00 First Grade Program 19 & 21 Kindergarten Open House 21 6:30 PBIS Neon Fun Run STAAR Testing Dates May 9 th : 3 rd & 4 th Math; 2 nd Administration 5 th Math May 10 th : 3 rd & 4 th Reading; (2 nd Administration 5 th Reading) May 11 th : 5 th Science Kindergarten Registration Preregistration for kindergarten classes will be held at Sampson Elementary on April 13, 2016 from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. Children entering kindergarten for the first time must be five years old on or before September 1, Due to Texas state law on age requirements, no exceptions will be made. The district provides full-day kindergarten. To register, parents must provide the school with the following items: Certified copy of the child s birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see City of Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics to obtain a birth certificate if born in the city of Houston) Current immunization record Proof of residency (a current electric, gas, or water bill or a lease agreement) Social security card for each child, if available. Photo ID of parent or guardian For additional information call Students currently enrolled in the district s prekindergarten program are automatically registered for kindergarten. The student s permanent folder, which contains the student s birth certificate and immunization records, will be sent to the student s home school for the kindergarten year. some more than others? Do we love them because they make us smile? Laugh? Worry? On April 15, we hope to see our K and 1 st grade Sampson students dressed up like their favorite book character. There are three easy steps to get ready for this event: 1. Read your favorite book 2. Recognize/choose your favorite character in that book 3. Dress up like him/ her/it The parade will start at 8:20 on Friday, April 15. We will be marching around the track in the back of the Sampson property. EVERYONE is invited! Moms, dads, sibling (young and old,) grandparents, neighbors, etc.! Every parade needs a great audience! Bring your camera! There will be lots of Kodak moments! Accelerated Reader - This program is entering the final days. All 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th graders are encouraged to meet an AR reading goal. They have been working on this since the first month of school. Most students have completed their goal or getting very, very close to meeting their goal. The last day to take AR quizzes is April 29. We will celebrate with a Reading Celebration on May 18. The students who have met their goal will attend the celebration, enjoy the entertainment Comedy Sportz and receive a brand new book from the Horned Toad Tale list! Parents have a discussion with your child about AR. Ask them how they are doing? How close are they to reaching their goal? Students escorted with an adult - are welcome to come to the library at 7:30 any school day (EXCEPT THURSDAYS) to take AR quizzes. Parents can relax at a table while the student takes the quiz! The benefits are many!!! Greater Houston First Tee Tournament These are our First Tee participants- Sarah Vestal and Jackson Kemper with Coach Henke. Library News The Parade is coming! The Parade is coming! Yes, the 14 th annual Sampson Elementary Book Character Parade is coming on April 15 for all Kinder and 1 st grade students. Our teachers are teaching units about characters. What kind of traits do characters have and why we do love 1
2 The Mane Tail April 1, 2016 Original Art Works Packets Our Original Works Art Fundraiser went home Monday, March 28th. Please return orders with payment by Monday April 4th. Thank you for making our art program a success. Nurse s Corner A health awareness flyer is attached to this newsletter. This month s flyer refers to the identification and treatment of lice. Blood Drive at Sampson Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be in the back parking lot at Sampson Elementary on Friday, April 22 nd from 7:30 AM until 1:30 PM. Please consider donating. Please see the attached flyer for more information. We would like to extend a very special thanks to this year s Nominating Committee: Amber Gailey, Terri Bugg, Amy Farley, Page Vacek, and Lisa Poteet. Thank you for your efforts to put together a great group. We look forward to welcoming our new board! Monday, April 4th at 9:30 am is the next PTO General Meeting. This is an extremely important PTO meeting, as we will be voting on the Executive Board Slate. We hope you can make it! If you have any questions please contact Linda Krejbjerg at lindakrejbjerg@gmail.com 5th Grade Science Demos Are you trained to present the mammal skulls, bird skins study, or CSI demos? These demos are being scheduled for April and we are looking for trained parent volunteers to help. Please Kristyn Allen at Kristyn.L.allen@gmail.com to coordinate presenting to your child's class. Our character trait for April is FRIENDSHIP. The animal is a DOLPHIN. The color is PURPLE. Friendship: Spending time with someone you trust and enjoy. Please see the attached Core Essentials Newsletter for ideas on how to talk with your kids about Friendship at home Core Essentials, Inc. All rights reserved. PTO NEWS 2016/2017 PTO Executive Board Slate President Linda Krejbjerg VP, VIPS Amy Farley VP, Treasurer Melanie Calloway VP, Primary Fundraising Tisha McLemore VP, Secondary Fundraising Ellen Howell VP, Secretary/Parliamentarian Claudine Tamez VP, Membership Wendy Capasso VP, Communications Ashley Holbert VP, Special Events Stephanie Hawkins-Vaughn Join the Team Sampson PTO has kicked off the Committee Chair volunteer drive! We have several open positions for the 2016/2017 school year! We need your help to make next year successful for PTO and Sampson! -Are you crafty? Become our Music Chair! We need help to make props for our music programs! Become our Art Committee Chair, to help hang art throughout our school! -Are you organized? Consider becoming our Cultural Arts Chair! We need a liaison between our cultural arts guests and the school/pto! How about Field Day Chair? Help the coaches plan a successful day! -Do you like to plan a party? The Welcome committee chair position is for you. Help plan the Kindergarten Kickoff. You don't need a kindergartener to take on this role. -Have a 3rd grader? We need you for Imagination Garden Chair! Help with the upkeep of our garden! -Want to help from home? Be our Box Tops Chair! Help us collect over $4,000 from box tops! -Do you like to shop? Spirit Shop Chair is the job for you! Please feel free to Lindakrejbjerg@gmail.com or Amy at ahfarley@yahoo.com with any interest/questions. 2
3 The Mane Tail April 1, 2016 An Important Request for Superhero Volunteers Don't forget to log volunteer hours by MAY 2 nd at 9:00 AM The VIPS Appreciation Breakfast is just around the corner and it is very important you log your hours so we can reward you for all your hard work! Volunteers with 100+ hours will have a library book chosen by your child and donated in your name to the Sampson Library. Books will be presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on May 20 th. Please make sure all of your hours are logged before Monday, May 2 nd at 9am. Garden Volunteers Needed We are in need of volunteers on Thursdays from 1:15 2:15, no experience required. All you need is a pair of gloves and the willingness to help. You do not have to be a third grade parent, everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Farley at ahfarley@yahoo.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To Register with V-Volunteer (to create an account; new volunteers only) This process can take up to 5 business days, so if you don't have an account, please create one ASAP! 1. Go to the Cy-Fair ISD website: 2. At the top of the screen, move your mouse to "Parents and Students" 3. Click on "Community Engagement" 4. Click on Volunteer 5. Scroll down to Volunteers: Parent, Grandparent or Legal Guardian 6. Click on highlighted Creating a Virtual Volunteer Account 7. Complete the information and submit form 8. Registration information will be reviewed and accepted by CFISD 9. Volunteer will receive an with personal account information from support@raptorware.com To Log Volunteer Hours (for volunteers who already have an account) 1. Go to the V-Volunteer website ( 2. Log-in using your address and password sent by support@raptorware.com 3. Click the Log Hours button ( pop-up window will appear) 4. Scroll through the functions and choose the one that applies to your volunteer hours 5. Enter the date and times for your volunteer hours 6. Click the Add Hours button 3
4 Final Box Tops contest of the year! Grade vs. Grade! The grade with the most Box Tops turned, for the ENTIRE YEAR, will earn ice cream for the whole grade during snack time! AND We would like to thank the FAMILIES that supported Box Tops this year. The SUPER family that has contributed the most Box Tops overall will receive a gift basket full of SUPER goodies! Deadline: April 29, 2016 Awarded: May 18, 2016
5 APRIL 2016 DOLPHIN FRIENDSHIP: SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE YOU TRUST AND ENJOY SEE IT Students are able to recognize the value when they see it in literature, other people, history, books and nature Other resources for SEE IT: Printable monthly certificates for students Available in the SEE IT downloadable folder Friendly Purple Purple dyes were so rare that for centuries, only royals or VIPs could dress in this color. It s a rare color in nature, but it s the most powerful wavelength on the color spectrum. Purple conveys mystery, prestige, and imagination. It is thought to promote a connection between the worlds of thought and action. Making and keeping friends requires not only thoughts and feelings, but actions too! The Friendly Dolphin Dolphins are popular animals, maybe because of that permanent smile they seem to wear. Bottlenose dolphins live in waters all over the world except in polar regions. Intelligent and friendly, they are often seen in captivity performing in aquarium shows. While their curved mouth might only resemble a smile, it s true they are very social creatures. Bottlenose dolphins live in groups numbering from a few members to more than 100. A large pod might include smaller groups: mothers and babies (called calves), juveniles (young and teen-aged dolphins), and adult males. They communicate with each other in whistles and squeaks. Every calf is thought to develop its own whistle and keep it for its entire life. Dolphins also use echolocation special sounds and clicks which bounce off objects - to communicate and to locate prey. Bottlenose dolphins are sleek and fast. As mammals, they must come up for air a couple of times a minute, or once every couple of minutes if they live in deep water. If diving very deeply, they can hold their breath four minutes or more. Scientists have recorded bottlenose dolphins showing epimeletic behavior. That s when a healthy animal takes care of an injured animal, or even one which has died. Mothers certainly care for their calves this way. Dolphins also sometimes protect an injured dolphin against threats or hold it at the surface. Bottlenose dolphins can be aggressive, but they also love to play with animals they ve bonded with whether other dolphins, or other species! Dolphins form deep social bonds and spend much of their time with others.
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7 Head Lice 101 What You Should Know About Head Lice Overview Head lice are a common community problem. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States, most commonly among children ages 3 to 11 years old. Children attending preschool or elementary school, and those who live with them, are the most commonly affected. 1 Head lice are not dangerous. 1 They do not transmit disease, but they do spread easily, making it a community issue. 1 Additionally, despite what you might have heard, head lice often infest people with good hygiene and grooming habits. 2,3 Your family, friends or community may experience head lice. It s important to know some basics, including how to recognize symptoms and what to do if faced with an infestation. What Are Head Lice? Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live close to the human scalp. They feed on human blood. 1 An adult louse is the size of a sesame seed. Baby lice, or nymphs, are even smaller. Nits are the tiny, teardrop-shaped lice eggs. They attach to the hair shaft, often found around the nape of the neck or the ears. Nits can look similar to dandruff, but cannot be easily removed or brushed off. 1 NIT Fast Facts An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year among U.S. children 3 to 11 years of age 1 Head lice often infest people with good hygiene 2,3 Head lice move by crawling; they cannot jump or fly 1 Head lice do not transmit disease, but they do spread easily 1 If you or your child exhibits signs of an infestation, it is important to talk to your doctor to learn about treatment options How Are Head Lice Spread? Nymph Head lice move by crawling and cannot jump or fly. 1 Head lice are mostly spread by direct head-to-head contact for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities or camp. 1 It is possible, but not common, to spread head lice by contact with items that have been in contact with a person with head lice, such as clothing, hats, scarves or coats, or other personal items, such as combs, brushes or towels. 1 Head lice transmission can occur at home, school or in the community. 1 What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Infestation? Signs and symptoms of infestation include 1 : Tickling feeling on the scalp or in the hair Itching (caused by the bites of the louse) Irritability and difficulty sleeping (lice are more active in the dark) Sores on the head (caused by scratching, which can sometimes become infected) Finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or in the hair is an indication of an active infestation. They are most commonly found behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the head. 4 Full-Grown Louse
8 Head Lice 101 What You Should Know About Head Lice What If My Child Gets Head Lice? If you suspect your child might have head lice, it s important to talk to a school nurse, pediatrician or family physician to get appropriate care. There are a number of available treatments, including new prescription treatment options that are safe and do not require nit combing. Other things to consider in selecting and starting treatment include: Follow treatment instructions. Using extra amounts or multiple applications of the same medication is not recommended, unless directed by healthcare professional. 5 Resistance to some over-the-counter head lice treatments has been reported. The prevalence of resistance is not known. 6,7 There is no scientific evidence that home remedies are effective treatments. 8 Head lice do not infest the house. However, family bed linens and recently used clothes, hats and towels should be washed in very hot water. 4 Personal articles, such as combs, brushes and hair clips, should also be washed in hot soapy water or thrown away if they were exposed to the persons with active head lice infestation. 4 All household members and other close contacts should be checked, and those with evidence of an active infestation should also be treated at the same time. 4 Myths & Facts About Head Lice Myth: Only dirty people get head lice. Fact: Personal hygiene or household or school cleanliness are not factors for infestation. In fact, head lice often infest people with good hygiene and grooming habits. 2,3 Myth: Head lice carry diseases. Fact: Head Lice do not spread diseases. 1 Myth: Head lice can be spread by sharing hairbrushes, hats, clothes and other personal items. Fact: It is uncommon to spread head lice by contact with clothing or other personal items, such as combs, brushes or hair accessories, that have been in contact with a person with head lice. 1 Myth: Head lice can jump or fly, and can live anywhere. Fact: Head lice cannot jump or fly, and only move by crawling. It is unlikely to find head lice living on objects like helmets or hats because they have feet that are specifically designed to grasp on to the hair shaft of humans. Additionally, a louse can only live for a few hours off the head. 1 Myth: You can use home remedies like mayonnaise to get rid of head lice. Fact: There is no scientific evidence that home remedies are effective treatments. 8 A healthcare provider can discuss appropriate treatment options, including prescription products. References 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head Lice: Frequently Asked Questions. info/faqs.html. Accessed April 15, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head Lice: Diagnosis. Accessed April 15, Meinking T, Taplin D, Vicaria M. Infestations. In: Schachner LA, Hansen RC, eds. Pediatric Dermatology, 4th ed. Mosby Elsevier; 2011: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Head lice: Epidemiology And Risk Factors. html. Accessed April 15, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head lice: Treatment. Accessed April 15, Burkhart CG. Relationship of treatment resistant head lice to the safety and efficacy of pediculicides.mayo Clin Proc. 2004;79(5): Meinking TL, Serrano L, Hard B, et al. Comparative in vitro pediculicidal efficacy of treatments in a resistant head lice population on the US. Arch Dermatol. 2002;138 (2): Parison J, Canyon DV. Head lice and the impact of knowledge, attitudes and practices a social science overview. In: Management and Control of Head Lice Infestations. UNI-MED, Bremen, Germany, 2010: Gordon SC. Shared vulnerability: a theory of caring for children with persistent head lice. J Sch Nurs. 2007;23(5): Gordon S. Management of head lice in school settings. Presented at the Florida Association of School Nurses conference, Orlando, FL, February 7, National Association of School Nurses. Pediculosis management in the school setting. Position statement. January PolicyAdvocacy/PositionPapersandReports/NASNPositionStatementsFullView/ tabid/462/articleid/40/pediculosis-management-in-the-school-setting- Revised Accessed April 15, Schoessler SZ. Treating and managing head lice: the school nurse perspective. Am J Manag Care. 2004;10(suppl 9):S273-S Frankowski BL, Bocchini JA, Jr, Council on School Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical report head lice. Pediatrics. 2010;126(2): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head lice: Treatment Frequently Asked Questions. head/gen_info/faqs_treat.html. Accessed April 15, Headfirst! Lice Lessons educational initiative is made possible through a collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur COM 11447
9 Communicating About Head Lice Conversation Guide for School Nurses Head lice are a common community problem. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States, most commonly among children ages 3 to Given these numbers, there is a chance that, as a school nurse, families facing a head lice infestation may turn to you as a trusted resource for information and support. Here are some questions and concerns that may come up, and information to help respond to parents, teachers and administrators. Q: What are head lice? A: Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live close to the human scalp. They feed only on human blood. Head lice can lay eggs, called nits, that hatch and cause itching and discomfort but do not spread disease. 1 Q: What do head lice look like? A: When looking for head lice you may see several different forms: eggs, baby lice and adult lice. The eggs, also called nits, are tiny, teardropshaped eggs that attach to the hair shaft. They are often found around the nape of the neck or the ears. Nits may appear yellowish or white, and can look similar to dandruff. Nymphs, or baby lice, are smaller and grow to adult size in one to two weeks. Adult lice are the size of a sesame seed and tan to grayish-white. 1 Q: How do you get head lice? A: Head lice are mostly spread by direct head-tohead contact for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities or camp. Head lice move by crawling. They cannot jump or fly. Q: Can sharing clothing or personal items spread lice? A: Head lice cannot survive for very long off the head. Therefore it is not common for head lice to spread by contact with items such as clothing, hats, scarves, coats or other personal items such as combs, brushes or towels. 1 Q: Who is at risk for head lice? A: The risk of infestation is highest in children between ages 3 and 11. Although children usually catch head lice in the home and community settings, head lice are often detected by school nurses. Infestations are not related to cleanliness. In fact, head lice often infest people with good hygiene and grooming habits. 1,2,3 Q: Are head lice dangerous? A: Head lice are not dangerous. They do not transmit disease, but they do spread easily. 1 If head lice are found in your child s hair or scalp, it s important to talk to your school nurse, pediatrician or family physician to get appropriate care and information. Q: How do I know if my child has head lice? A: Finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or in the hair is a good indication of an infestation. They are most commonly found behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the head. 4 Head lice move quickly and avoid light, so they can be hard to see. Misdiagnosis is common. 4 Therefore, you may want to contact your school nurse, pediatrician or family physician if you suspect an infestation. Q: My child s classmate/friend has head lice. Is my child at risk? A: Head lice move by crawling and cannot jump or fly. It is not common for lice to spread through sharing clothing or personal items, such as combs, towels or toys. The greatest risk of transmission is between people who have had direct head-to-head contact when one person has an active case of head lice. 1
10 Communicating About Head Lice Conversation Guide for School Nurses Q: My child has head lice. What do I do next? A: It s important to talk to your pediatrician or family physician right away to get appropriate care. There are a number of available treatments, including new prescription treatment options that are safe and do not require combing out nits from your child s hair. You may want to remove nits for aesthetic reasons. Family bed linens and recently used clothes, hats and towels should be washed in very hot water. Personal articles, such as combs, brushes and hair clips, should also be washed in hot soapy water or thrown away if they were exposed to the site of infection. 5 Q: What treatment options are available? Are they safe? A: There are a number of available treatments. You should talk with your child s pediatrician or family physician to discuss the best option for your family. Here are some things to consider in selecting and starting treatment: Follow treatment instructions. Using extra amounts or multiple applications of the same medication is not recommended, unless directed by a healthcare professional. 5 Resistance to some over-the-counter head lice treatments has been reported. The prevalence of resistance is not known. 6,7 There is no scientific evidence that home remedies are effective. 8 New treatment options that are safe and do not require combing out nits are available by prescription. You may want to remove nits for aesthetic reasons. Q: Is my child experiencing discomfort or pain during active infestation? A: Many people may not experience symptoms. Some common symptoms of head lice include 1 : Tickling feeling on the scalp or in the hair Itching (caused by the bites of the louse) Irritability and difficulty sleeping (lice are more active in the dark) Sores on the head (caused by scratching, which can sometimes become infected) Q: Does my entire family need to be treated for head lice? A: All household members and other close contacts (including friends or relatives who recently stayed in the home) should be checked for head lice. Anyone showing signs of active infestation should also be treated. 5 References 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head Lice: Frequently Asked Questions. gen_info/faqs.html. Accessed April 15, Meinking T, Taplin D, Vicaria M. Infestations. In: Schachner LA, Hansen RC, eds. Pediatric Dermatology, 4th ed. Mosby Elsevier; 2011: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Head lice: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. Accessed April 15, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head Lice: Diagnosis. Accessed April 15, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Head lice: Treatment. Accessed April 15, Burkhart CG. Relationship of treatment resistant head lice to the safety and efficacy of pediculicides. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004;79(5): Meinking TL, Serrano L, Hard B, et al. Comparative in vitro pediculicidal efficacy of treatments in a resistant head lice population in the US. Arch Dermatol. 2002;138(2): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parasites: Lice: Head lice: Treatment Frequently Asked Questions. head/gen_info/faqs_treat.html. Accessed April 15, Headfirst! Lice Lessons educational initiative is made possible through a collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur COM 11443
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