Downsville

Parents/Guardians of students in grades 1^st – 6^th.

Unfortunately the New York State Department of Health has discontinued the fluoride swish program for this school year 2017-2018. Thank you so much for returning the permission slips in a timely manner. I’m not sure if the fluoride swish program will continue next year or not, but I will keep you posted on their decision. I will continue to place a fluoride varnish treatment on students teeth at their dental visit here at the school once during the school year (only to students that have handed in their permission slips and parents have agreed to the application of the fluoride varnish treatment). To help keep your children’s teeth and gums healthy, please encourage them to brush 2 x a day for 2 minutes each time, floss at least 1x a day and eat healthy foods. They can also use over the counter fluoride rinses on a daily basis. Remember to keep regular scheduled visits with their dentist so they can monitor their dental needs.

Thank you so much!

Mrs. Baxter RDH

Any 10^th-12^th grade students interested in a Career in Healthcare can attend MASH Camp at Delaware Valley Hospital. This is a one day experience where students get hands-on opportunities in a multitude of departments, including the ER and OR. Students get to speak with staff members and learn about the demand for healthcare workers. They also learn what the educational requirements are and salary expectations for many of the different career fields in healthcare. Students will go on either October 24^th or 25^th . See Mrs. Menke if you are interested for an application. All applications need to be filled out and back to Mrs. Menke by October 6^th.

Attention Parents

Is the Common Core Making you CRAZY!! Help is on the way!!

The authors of the common core modules, Eureka Math, have a website you can visit for help.

Go to www.greatminds.net click on support, then parent support, and finally homework help.  Not all the modules are there, this is new so they are adding more as the year progresses.  Check it out and see if it makes homework time easier!

 - Karen Alers Title I Coordinator