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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

Coordination of Care: We work closely with parents to ensure that the school has up-to-date health forms, prescriptions, and necessary equipment to manage the student’s health condition. Our training includes handling emergencies related to chronic conditions, such as asthma attacks, allergic reactions, or seizures.

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Leveling the Playing Field: Achieving Equipment Equity for All Schools

Gopher PE

In the dynamic world of education, where budgets are tight and resources are often limited, Ayme Zortman, Wellness Coordinator for Mesa County Valley Schools in Grand Junction, Colorado, found an effective way to ensure the schools in her district have the equipment needed for quality PE. ” Zortman said.

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The Relentless School Nurse: This is NOT SCHOOL SAFETY

Relentless School Nurse

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides important guidance in creating safe and supportive school environments: The primary mission of schools is to support students in educational achievement. To reach this goal, children must feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. What if we made gun locks available in school health offices?

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. The Importance of Rhythm & Timing in Development Rhythm and timing play a crucial role in developing cognitive skills, motor coordination, and fine motor skills in children. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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Get Your Green On! 12 Lucky St. Patrick's Day Games for a Shamrockin' PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

Emphasize the importance of cheering for teammates, working together to achieve goals, and congratulating opponents on a game well played. Celebrate Achievements and Spread the Luck: At the end of the class, celebrate the students' achievements with a mini St. Patrick's Day party if you have time.

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

Furthermore, physical education helps students to improve their coordination, balance, and strength, which is essential for participating in sports and other physical activities and promotes life-long physical learning. Of course, to do this, they must achieve set outcomes across reading, viewing, writing, comprehension and vocabulary.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

Evidence demonstrates the link between health and academic success and school nurses are an investment in student achievement. We provide expert care coordination and have a wealth of knowledge regarding community resources for families and school staff. We are often first to identify mental health challenges in our students.

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