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Halloween Give Back 2025
Berkeley Students shared 6 full boxes of candy with the Westwood Food Bank.
(This year The Veterans Home received too much candy.)
The candy this year will be shared in Thanksgiving gift baskets!
Thank you Berkeley students for your kindness for our community!
♥️
Halloween is Almost here!!!!
Have you heard about the
Teal Pumpkin Project?????
Health Screenings are underway!
Health Screenings are underway!
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means that follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means that follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
If you receive a letter, please return it with the findings from the medical provider.
If you receive a letter, please return it with the findings from the medical provider.
Welcome Back to a New School Year!!!
Welcome Back to a New School Year!!!
Some important health reminders as we approach the start of a new school year:
Summer Parent homework & needs for this school year:
All incoming Kindergarten students' medical ( parents have been informed) is due by August 18th allowing time for review and clearance before the first day of school on September 4, 2025.
If your children have annual PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS due see:
History and Physical Examination Form (Grades K-5).pdf
If your child requires MEDICATION in school see here:
Medication administration permission
If your child has FOOD ALLERGIES, see 3 forms here ( required every school year):
Parent epinephrine delegate consent
ECP-FAAP_Plan_English-05.12.20.pdf
Food allergy letter for seating in cafeteria .pdf
If your child has ASTHMA, see here (required every school year):
Asthma-Action-Plan_Home_School.pdf
See WWRSD Health Portal for all forms and the district medical handbook
All Forms and any communication over the summer may be sent to susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org or fax to: (201)-664-4865
Wishing you all a continued happy and healthy summer!
Summer is coming!!!!!
Summer is coming!!!!!
Some important reminders from your School Nurse as we approach the last weeks of school and for the upcoming school year:
Some important reminders from your School Nurse as we approach the last weeks of school and for the upcoming school year:
Pick up medication and supplies on the last day of school, June 19th in the outside alcove by the health office at the end of the school day. (ONLY if your child has medication with the nurse.)
Summer Parent homework/needs for next school year:
If your children have annual PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS due see:
If your child requires MEDICATION in school see here:
If your child has FOOD ALLERGIES, see 3 forms here ( required every school year):
Parent epinephrine delegate consent
ECP-FAAP_Plan_English-05.12.20.pdf
Food allergy letter for seating in cafeteria .pdfIf your child has ASTHMA, see here (required every school year):
Asthma-Action-Plan_Home_School.pdf
See WWRSD Health Portal for all forms and the district medical handbook.
Incoming Kindergarten Parents: All medical requirements must be submitted by mid August in order to be reviewed for entry to Kindergarten on the first day of school.
Forms and any communication over the summer may be sent to susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org or fax to: (201)-664-4865
Wishing you all a happy, healthy summer!
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month!!!
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month!!!
April is for...... Flu again!!!!
We have recently had a surge of Flu (influenza).
Flu season does extend from October to May so this is not unusual.
Please read the recent letter shared with the community.
Please be diligent about best practices to prevent the spread.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing using a tissue or your elbow.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched, such as doorknobs and countertops.
Stay home when you are sick. Return to school work when fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicine and symptoms improving.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Wear a mask in public places where social distancing is difficult.
February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) - a great time to promote the benefits of good oral hygiene. Developing good dental health habits (including regular dental visits) helps children get a jump start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Give Kids A Smile®
Give Kids A Smile®
Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) offers free dental health education, screenings, preventive care and treatment provided by volunteer dentists and dental professionals. Services are provided at GKAS events in local communities. Call 1.844.490.4527 to learn more about GKAS events near you.
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month!
Andrea Racioppi, an educator from the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey came to speak to all 5th graders about recognizing seizures and providing basic first aid to a person experiencing a seizure. Students should seek help from an adult or call for emergency help if they come across a person who appears to be having a seizure.
The acronym TRUST was introduced to help students remember what they can do to help:
T- turn the person on their side,
R- remove any objects from the person, such as glasses,
U- place something soft under their head,
S- stay calm and stay with the person,
T- time the seizure.
Please visit the Epilepsy Services of NJ website for more information about epilepsy and seizures.
Berkeley Students shared their Halloween candy with the Veterans at the VA in Paramus!
Berkeley Students shared their Halloween candy with the Veterans at the VA in Paramus!
Maybe a few less sweet treats for kids ( think health) and a big treat to show their gratitude for our Veterans!
Maybe a few less sweet treats for kids ( think health) and a big treat to show their gratitude for our Veterans!
Let's Learn about Vaccines
Vaccine Activity/Coloring Book [English] [Spanish] [Chinese] [Hindi] [Portuguese] [Tagalog]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information for Parents
Vaccine Information Toolkit for Parents/Guardians NEW! 6/2023
Thank you for the recognition on School Nurse's Day!
I am so happy to be Berkeley's School Nurse!!!
Happy Heart Month!
Happy Heart Month!
February is heart month!
Let's learn some fun facts about the heart.
Your heart beats over 115,000 times per day.
Your heart pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. Over the course of a day, that adds up to over 2,000 gallons.
There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. That's enough to go around the world twice.
An adult heart is about the size of two hands clasped together. A child's heart is about the size of a fist.
Every cell in the human body gets blood from the heart except for the cornea.
The right side of your heart pumps blood into your lungs. The left side of your heart pumps blood back through your body.
An electrical system controls the rhythm of your heart. It’s called the cardiac conduction system.
Whales have the largest heart of any mammal.
The giraffe has a lopsided heart, with their left ventricle being thicker than the right. This is because the left side has to get blood up the giraffe’s long neck to reach their brain.
The beating sound of your heart is caused by the valves of the heart opening and closing.
Laughing is good for your heart. It reduces stress and gives a boost to your immune system.
Kids Health How does the heart and circulatory system work? (Video)
Please love your heart and take great care of it!!!
What is the Right Way to Wash Your Hands?
What is the Right Way to Wash Your Hands?
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.
2. Rub your hands together to make a lather and scrub them well; be sure to scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
2. Rub your hands together to make a lather and scrub them well; be sure to scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Continue rubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
3. Continue rubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse your hands well under running water.
4. Rinse your hands well under running water.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. See Handwashing: Clean Hands Saves Lives (www.cdc.gov/handwashing/)
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. See Handwashing: Clean Hands Saves Lives (www.cdc.gov/handwashing/)
The Flu_ A Guide for Parents.pdfSeptember 2022
I am so grateful for the kindness and appreciation shared with me for School Nurses week!
I am so grateful for the kindness and appreciation shared with me for School Nurses week!
Berkeley is #1
February is Heart Month!!
February is Heart Month!!
It's February and hearts are on our mind, so let's think about our children's heart health!
It's February and hearts are on our mind, so let's think about our children's heart health!
Healthy hearts are a result of our lifestyle practices so it is important to guide our children in heart healthy practices for a lifetime of heart health.
Healthy hearts are a result of our lifestyle practices so it is important to guide our children in heart healthy practices for a lifetime of heart health.
Jump Rope for Heart, now called Kids Heart Challenge is a great "jump" start for these healthy habits with it's emphasis on 60 minutes of exercise a day, heart healthy eating, stress management, as well as helping others.
Jump Rope for Heart, now called Kids Heart Challenge is a great "jump" start for these healthy habits with it's emphasis on 60 minutes of exercise a day, heart healthy eating, stress management, as well as helping others.
Parents: Click here to access many heart healthy messages for you and your family from The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge Parent's Corner
Parents: Click here to access many heart healthy messages for you and your family from The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge Parent's Corner
Parents: Please contact the absence line for any and all absences 201-664-7760.
Parents: Please contact the absence line for any and all absences 201-664-7760.
Please be specific with the reason for your child's absence so we can follow up appropriately.
Please be specific with the reason for your child's absence so we can follow up appropriately.
Introducing Wellness Wednesdays!!!!
Introducing Wellness Wednesdays!!!!
Visiting classes and seeing whole foods in all of the colors of the rainbow being eaten for snack time!
Visiting classes and seeing whole foods in all of the colors of the rainbow being eaten for snack time!
What we eat contributes to the success of our day spent learning and growing and our lifelong health.
What we eat contributes to the success of our day spent learning and growing and our lifelong health.
Keep up the nutritious snacks!!!!
Keep up the nutritious snacks!!!!
Great Kindness Challenge Week
Great Kindness Challenge Week
Parents: you need kindness and compassion too!
Parents: you need kindness and compassion too!
December 2019
Prevent illness -Wash your hands!!!
Prevent illness -Wash your hands!!!
Integrating School Health Services Across the WSCC Framework.pdfSchool Nurses continually integrate health services and provide the link between school, home and community to enable students to be healthy, well and ready to learn!
School Nurses continually integrate health services and provide the link between school, home and community to enable students to be healthy, well and ready to learn!
11/1/2019
Wash your hands the right way
Wash your hands the right way
to prevent illness
to prevent illness
Consider how challenging Halloween can be for children with food allergies.
Consider how challenging Halloween can be for children with food allergies.
Think Teal Pumpkin Project!
Think Teal Pumpkin Project!
TPP_Infographic_Treats_090616.pdfDid you and your family receive the flu shot yet?
Did you and your family receive the flu shot yet?
The CDC recommends Flu shots
The CDC recommends Flu shots
by the end of October.
by the end of October.
October 14, 2019
The Flu: A Guide for Parents.pdfTEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT®
TEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT®
Raising awareness of food allergies through the addition of non-food trinkets and toys to your treats, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for all trick or treaters.
Raising awareness of food allergies through the addition of non-food trinkets and toys to your treats, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for all trick or treaters.
October 2019
TPP-Non-Food-Treats-Sign-Download.pdfOh no, Lice......
Oh no, Lice......
It happens...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.
It happens...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.
Click these links for the FACTS
Click these links for the FACTS
september 20, 2019
450704_024_Headfirst Poster for Nurses 8.5x11_W06.pdf
Remind your children that they can be a PAL to friends with food allergies
Remind your children that they can be a PAL to friends with food allergies
Parents : Please follow the allergy aware and alert letters sent home; prevent allergic reactions for all!
Parents : Please follow the allergy aware and alert letters sent home; prevent allergic reactions for all!
From The WRSD Medical Handbook
From The WRSD Medical Handbook
Students should remain home if any of the following symptoms are present:
Students should remain home if any of the following symptoms are present:
Excessive runny nose, coughing, or sneezing
Excessive runny nose, coughing, or sneezing
Fever of 100 degrees or above – students may return to school only after being fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretics (i.e., Advil, Motrin, or Tylenol)
Fever of 100 degrees or above – students may return to school only after being fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretics (i.e., Advil, Motrin, or Tylenol)
Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
Skin rashes of a questionable or unknown origin
Skin rashes of a questionable or unknown origin
Sores on the skin, especially if moist, draining or encrusted
Sores on the skin, especially if moist, draining or encrusted
September 2019
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
When your child is going to be absent from school
When your child is going to be absent from school
call the
call the
Berkeley Absence Line 201-664-7760 press 1 each day of absence before 9 AM
Berkeley Absence Line 201-664-7760 press 1 each day of absence before 9 AM
Please state:
Please state:
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Welcome Back to School!
Welcome Back to School!
Welcome New Kindergarten Parents!!
Welcome New Kindergarten Parents!!
Homework for Parents:
Homework for Parents:
2. Submit ALL medical required..... well BEFORE September 4th
2. Submit ALL medical required..... well BEFORE September 4th
3. Make an appointment to meet with me regarding your child's special medical concerns
3. Make an appointment to meet with me regarding your child's special medical concerns
email: susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org
Summer is almost here and so are the insects....Let's learn about ...TICKS: Prevention, removal, symptoms and more.
Summer is almost here and so are the insects....Let's learn about ...TICKS: Prevention, removal, symptoms and more.
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK
May 12-18, 2019
May 12-18, 2019
Do you know what anaphylaxis is?
Do you know what anaphylaxis is?
Anaphylaxis-Symptoms-Poster_FINAL 09-2016_PDF.pdfGrowth & Development classes will be held
Growth & Development classes will be held
for
for
4th and 5th grade students
4th and 5th grade students
( girls and boys separately)
( girls and boys separately)
on April 12, 2019.
on April 12, 2019.
Not Lice AGAIN!!!!
Not Lice AGAIN!!!!
It happens...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.
It happens...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.
Click these links for the FACTS
Click these links for the FACTS
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month
20waystoenjoymorefruitsandvegetables.pdfScoliosis Screenings
Scoliosis Screenings
for 4th Grade Students
for 4th Grade Students
February 26th 4-Ross
February 26th 4-Ross
February 27th 4 -Kasica/Khwaz
February 27th 4 -Kasica/Khwaz
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
It's February and hearts are on our mind so let's think about our children's heart health!
It's February and hearts are on our mind so let's think about our children's heart health!
Healthy hearts are a result of our lifestyle practices so it is important to guide our children in heart healthy practices for a lifetime of heart health.
Healthy hearts are a result of our lifestyle practices so it is important to guide our children in heart healthy practices for a lifetime of heart health.
Jump Rope for Heart, now called Kids Heart Challenge is a great "jump" start for these healthy habits with it's emphasis on 60 minutes of exercise a day, heart healthy eating, stress management, as well as helping others.
Jump Rope for Heart, now called Kids Heart Challenge is a great "jump" start for these healthy habits with it's emphasis on 60 minutes of exercise a day, heart healthy eating, stress management, as well as helping others.
Parents: Click here to access many heart healthy messages for you and your family from The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge Parent's Corner
Parents: Click here to access many heart healthy messages for you and your family from The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge Parent's Corner
It's FLU season!
It's FLU season!
February 6, 2019
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu.
Free Dental care
Free Dental care
IS YOUR CHILD IN NEED OF DENTAL CARE?
Give Kids a Smile Day is Friday, February 1st, 2019
Give Kids a Smile Day is Friday, February 1st, 2019
Give Kids A Smile Day is designed to offer dental care to children who otherwise do not see a dentist. Dental services may vary by location. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR CHILD TODAY.
Call one of this participating dentists for an appointment
Call one of this participating dentists for an appointment
Bergen County Locations:
Bergen Community College, Paramus - 201-447-7180
Center for Dentistry at HUMC, Hackensack - 551-996-2111
Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn, Fair Lawn - 201-797-1555
East Hill Dental, Englewood -
201-568-2532
Edgewater Pediatric Dentistry, Edgewater - 201-313-5437
Englewood Dental, Englewood -
201-871-3555
Lori M. Nasif, DMD, Fort Lee - 201-224-6430
North Jersey Dental Group, Fort Lee - 201-461-4800
Health Screenings are underway!
Health Screenings are underway!
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means that follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means that follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
If you receive a letter, please return it with the findings from the medical provider.
If you receive a letter, please return it with the findings from the medical provider.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
Help Create a Safer, Happier Halloween for all!
Help Create a Safer, Happier Halloween for all!
Now in its fifth year, the Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide campaign to make trick-or-treating safe and fun for all kids. By displaying a teal pumpkin this Halloween, households in every state will signal that they have non-food treats for children with food allergies and other medical dietary restrictions.
Now in its fifth year, the Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide campaign to make trick-or-treating safe and fun for all kids. By displaying a teal pumpkin this Halloween, households in every state will signal that they have non-food treats for children with food allergies and other medical dietary restrictions.
October 19, 2018
TPP_Infographic_Treats_090616.pdf
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
When your child is going to be absent from school
When your child is going to be absent from school
call the
call the
Berkeley Absence Line each day of absence before 9 AM
Berkeley Absence Line each day of absence before 9 AM
Please state:
Please state:
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
September 2018
WRSD 's goal is to minimize the risk of food allergy reactions.
WRSD 's goal is to minimize the risk of food allergy reactions.
Read the NEW guidelines below
Read the NEW guidelines below
Welcome New Kindergarten Parents!
Welcome New Kindergarten Parents!
I look forward to caring for your children in the coming school year.
I look forward to caring for your children in the coming school year.
K Parent Summer Homework:
K Parent Summer Homework:
Submit ALL medical required..... well BEFORE September 4th.
Submit ALL medical required..... well BEFORE September 4th.
Make an appointment to meet with me regarding your child's special medical concerns.
Make an appointment to meet with me regarding your child's special medical concerns.
June 2018
June 2018
Be sun smart!
Be sun smart!
Let's remember, "non-food" treats for parties are a better choice for ALL students!
Let's remember, "non-food" treats for parties are a better choice for ALL students!
Oh no, not lice again!
Oh no, not lice again!
Attention all Parents: Lice education..please review
Attention all Parents: Lice education..please review
lice lessons for families.pdf04/23/2018
Growth & Development classes for
Growth & Development classes for
Berkeley 4th & 5th grades
Berkeley 4th & 5th grades
Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Kids sure do grow up fast!!!!
Kids sure do grow up fast!!!!
Growth & Development classes for
Growth & Development classes for
Berkeley 4th & 5th grades
Berkeley 4th & 5th grades
Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Kids sure do grow up fast!!!!
Kids sure do grow up fast!!!!
February 2018
Viruses or Bacteria: What's got you sick?.pdfScoliosis Screenings for 4th Grade Students
Scoliosis Screenings for 4th Grade Students
February 2018
February 2018
View the film from the
View the film from the
being shown to students
being shown to students
Scoliosis Screening Dates
Scoliosis Screening Dates
Wed, February 7, 2018 4-Kassica /Khwaz
Wed, February 7, 2018 4-Kassica /Khwaz
Friday, February 9, 2018 4-Ross
Friday, February 9, 2018 4-Ross
It's FLU season!
It's FLU season!
January 2018
Please watch this 3 minute video and learn how to wash hands the right way!!!!
Please watch this 3 minute video and learn how to wash hands the right way!!!!
December 2017
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.
School nurses help children manage all different feelings, not only feelings of illness or injury...Here is an example of a child working through their feelings about a scary dream they had last night with the help of Emotion Stones.
School nurses help children manage all different feelings, not only feelings of illness or injury...Here is an example of a child working through their feelings about a scary dream they had last night with the help of Emotion Stones.
Health and wellness has many dimensions and identifying what we may "really" be feeling is helpful in making us feel better in order to move on with our learning and growing in school.
Health and wellness has many dimensions and identifying what we may "really" be feeling is helpful in making us feel better in order to move on with our learning and growing in school.
Give Kids a Smile Day: 2 2 2018 .pdfDoes your child need dental care?
Does your child need dental care?
Schedule an appointment for Friday, February 2, 2018.
Schedule an appointment for Friday, February 2, 2018.
Free Dental Care February 2, 2018 .pdfHealth Screenings are underway!
Health Screenings are underway!
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
Please return the letter with the findings from the medical provider.
Please return the letter with the findings from the medical provider.
December 1, 2017
Parents: Here is a great website to share with your children for health topics that my be on their minds.
Parents: Here is a great website to share with your children for health topics that my be on their minds.
November 21, 2017
The Epilepsy Foundation visits the 5th grade!
The Epilepsy Foundation visits the 5th grade!
#DareTo Be Seizure Smart
5th graders learned Seizure First Aid using the acronym
5th graders learned Seizure First Aid using the acronym
"TRUST"
"TRUST"
T Time the Seizure
T Time the Seizure
R Remove dangerous objects
R Remove dangerous objects
U Use something soft under the head
U Use something soft under the head
S Stay Calm
S Stay Calm
T Turn the person on their side.
T Turn the person on their side.
*Never hold the person down or put anything in their mouth.
Andrea from The Epilepsy Foundation of NJ
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
When your child is going to be absent from school
When your child is going to be absent from school
call the
call the
Berkeley Absence Line each day of absence before 9 AM
Berkeley Absence Line each day of absence before 9 AM
Please state:
Please state:
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Candy donations for Operation Gratitude
Candy donations for Operation Gratitude
being sent to our US troops!
being sent to our US troops!
10 boxes full!!!
10 boxes full!!!
Thank you ALL for sharing with others that are so
Thank you ALL for sharing with others that are so
important to us!!
important to us!!
...And maybe less candy was eaten too!
...And maybe less candy was eaten too!
Did you know?
Did you know?
All District health forms are available on the WWRSD website?
All District health forms are available on the WWRSD website?
To find what you need, click on District Health Forms to the right....
To find what you need, click on District Health Forms to the right....
Attention all Parents: Lice education..please review
Attention all Parents: Lice education..please review
lice lessons for families.pdf10/25/2017
10/11/2017
To the Berkeley PSO,
To the Berkeley PSO,
Thanks for inviting me to your September meeting on 9/25/2017!
Thanks for inviting me to your September meeting on 9/25/2017!
I left excited about the productive discussion about party snacks and nutrition!
I left excited about the productive discussion about party snacks and nutrition!
For a start we agreed that ONE party treat (sweet treat) will be permitted at parties and other snacks will be nutritious ones.
For a start we agreed that ONE party treat (sweet treat) will be permitted at parties and other snacks will be nutritious ones.
Thanks all!
Thanks all!
Healthy children learn better!!!!
Healthy children learn better!!!!
September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017
Parents of food allergic students: Safety First!!!!!
Parents of food allergic students: Safety First!!!!!
Please look for a paper coming home to sign for permission for me to train delegates to administer Epi-pen to your child.
Please look for a paper coming home to sign for permission for me to train delegates to administer Epi-pen to your child.
Please send in safe snacks for your children for parties in class. Thank you!
Please send in safe snacks for your children for parties in class. Thank you!
September 13, 2017
Dear Parents:
Dear Parents:
There may be students in your child’s class that have food allergies.
There may be students in your child’s class that have food allergies.
Approximately 12 million Americans have food allergies, including an estimated 2 million school-aged children. Food allergies can be potentially fatal, and there is no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to avoid the offending food.
Approximately 12 million Americans have food allergies, including an estimated 2 million school-aged children. Food allergies can be potentially fatal, and there is no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to avoid the offending food.
We know that many parents like to celebrate birthdays and other occasions with special treats, however, we would strongly like to encourage parents to celebrate with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, themed erasers, or other trinkets, rather than food. Please instruct your child never to share food with other classmates.
We know that many parents like to celebrate birthdays and other occasions with special treats, however, we would strongly like to encourage parents to celebrate with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, themed erasers, or other trinkets, rather than food. Please instruct your child never to share food with other classmates.
To learn more about food allergies, you may visit the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network’s website, www.foodallergy.org.
To learn more about food allergies, you may visit the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network’s website, www.foodallergy.org.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to a great school year!
Thanks in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to a great school year!
In Safety and Good Health,
In Safety and Good Health,
Mrs. Petersen
Mrs. Petersen
Welcome back to a healthy new school year! Let's make it a great one....together!!!
Welcome back to a healthy new school year! Let's make it a great one....together!!!
Click on the link for Kidshealth "Going Back to School"
Lice!!!!!
Lice!!!!!
Please check your child's head daily.
Please check your child's head daily.
Please report cases to the school nurse.
Please report cases to the school nurse.
If lice is identified, call your pediatrician for treatment recommendations.
If lice is identified, call your pediatrician for treatment recommendations.
Empire State Building’s Teal Lights Kick Off 20th Anniversary of Food Allergy Awareness Week
Empire State Building’s Teal Lights Kick Off 20th Anniversary of Food Allergy Awareness Week
Food Allergy Research & Education Partners with Empire State Building on First Night of 20th Annual Food Allergy Awareness Week
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is thrilled to announce that the iconic Empire State Building will once again shine in teal, the color of food allergy awareness, on May 14, the first night of Food Allergy Awareness Week, an initiative first started 20 years ago to educate others about the seriousness of food allergy and anaphylaxis.
Food allergy is a potentially life-threatening and life-altering disease that affects 15 million Americans, including 1 in 13 children.
“Seeing one of the most famous buildings in the world shining in teal for food allergy awareness is a fantastic way to observe Food Allergy Awareness Week,” said James R. Baker, Jr., MD, CEO of FARE. “In 20 years, awareness about food allergies has risen, but we still have more work to do to increase understanding and foster respect and empathy for this often misunderstood disease.”
FARE is dedicated to improving the lives of the millions of Americans with food allergies through its extensive research, education, advocacy and awareness programs. This year marks “20 Years of Education, Action and Support,” and FARE has a number of new resources that enable members of the food allergy community to take action that will help spread the message that food allergy is a serious public health issue.
As FARE continues to advance research toward future treatments for food allergies, this awareness campaign is critical to supporting the ability of individuals with food allergies to live safe, productive lives with the respect of others. FARE extends its appreciation to the Empire State Building for going teal and to the food allergy community for joining in efforts to raise food allergy awareness.
The Empire State Building will shine in teal from sunset on Sunday, May 14, to 2 a.m. on Monday, May 15. Food Allergy Awareness Week is celebrated May 14-20.
For more information about ways to support Food Allergy Awareness Week, visit www.foodallergyweek.org.
4/27/17
WWRSD's School Physician, Dr. Bottiglieri
WWRSD's School Physician, Dr. Bottiglieri
Concussion Awareness Seminar
Concussion Awareness Seminar
in
in
Ridgewood on
Ridgewood on
June 13, 2017.
June 13, 2017.
3034_001.pdf
3/21/2017
3/21/2017
Spring is here!!!!
Spring is here!!!!
And so are Growth & Development classes for Berkeley 4th and 5th graders!
And so are Growth & Development classes for Berkeley 4th and 5th graders!
Kids sure do grow up fast!!!!
Kids sure do grow up fast!!!!
Please see the letter sent home today to parents of 4th and 5th grade students.
Please see the letter sent home today to parents of 4th and 5th grade students.
Mark your calendars....
Mark your calendars....
Parent previews:
Parent previews:
4th grade parents
4th grade parents
Monday,
Monday,
March 27th at 9 am
March 27th at 9 am
5th grade parents
5th grade parents
Monday, March 27th at 10:15 am
Monday, March 27th at 10:15 am
in the Berkeley Media Center
in the Berkeley Media Center
Classes for Students
Classes for Students
Friday, March 31, 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017
Scoliosis Screenings for 4th Grade Students
Scoliosis Screenings for 4th Grade Students
Friday, March 3, 2017.
Friday, March 3, 2017.
View the film from the
View the film from the
shown to students
shown to students
Valentines Day and Food Allergies
Valentines Day and Food Allergies
Be a Pal-entine!
Be a Pal-entine!
Plan Ahead
Plan Ahead
If your Valentine is a child with food allergies, planning ahead is the key to a healthy, happy celebration. Every child deserves to experience the fun of Valentine's Day while feeling safe and supported.
If your Valentine is a child with food allergies, planning ahead is the key to a healthy, happy celebration. Every child deserves to experience the fun of Valentine's Day while feeling safe and supported.
Too often, children with food allergies are left out of Valentine's Day traditions because most candies contain allergens. To keep Valentine's Day activities safe and inclusive for all kids, it's important to work together with the adults and teachers in your child's classroom leading up to Feb. 14.
Too often, children with food allergies are left out of Valentine's Day traditions because most candies contain allergens. To keep Valentine's Day activities safe and inclusive for all kids, it's important to work together with the adults and teachers in your child's classroom leading up to Feb. 14.
Here are some helpful reminders:
Here are some helpful reminders:
Remember that candy manufacturers may change packaging for holidays like Valentine's Day. For example, a peanut butter cup might come in the form of a foil-wrapped heart instead of the usual cup shape. Manufacturers may also employ different production practices for special holiday items, so ingredients or advisory labeling may differ from their everyday counterparts. Don't assume anything. Read every label, every time. If a label is not available, don't take chances: avoid the treat.
Remember that candy manufacturers may change packaging for holidays like Valentine's Day. For example, a peanut butter cup might come in the form of a foil-wrapped heart instead of the usual cup shape. Manufacturers may also employ different production practices for special holiday items, so ingredients or advisory labeling may differ from their everyday counterparts. Don't assume anything. Read every label, every time. If a label is not available, don't take chances: avoid the treat.
Give Kids a Smile Day
Give Kids a Smile Day
Friday, February 3, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
See participating dentists in Bergen County on the list to the right.
See participating dentists in Bergen County on the list to the right.
Make your appointment for free dental care!!!
Make your appointment for free dental care!!!
2568_001.pdfPositive thoughts, prayers, and hope for
Positive thoughts, prayers, and hope for
Joey Bulger!
Joey Bulger!
#JoeyBstrong
#JoeyBstrong
How can you help Joey and the Bulger Family?
How can you help Joey and the Bulger Family?
Click on Mayday Missions.
Click on Mayday Missions.
Make a Wish For Wellness
Make a Wish For Wellness
Add your wish in Mrs. Petersen's office
Add your wish in Mrs. Petersen's office
Dec 12, 2016
There are times we want to "make a wish for wellness" for someone or something.
Let's all put our wishes in here for those that need it!!!!
Let's all put our wishes in here for those that need it!!!!
Berkeley receives the Asthma Friendly School Award!
Berkeley receives the Asthma Friendly School Award!
asthma friendly PACNJ AFSA- Berkeley Elementary School.pdfDid you know that 8.6 % of children under 18 have asthma?
Did you know that 8.6 % of children under 18 have asthma?
Source:
Source:
CDC/National Center for Health Statistics
10/6/2016
To meet the requirements for this award from the Pediatric and Adult Asthma Coalition:
To meet the requirements for this award from the Pediatric and Adult Asthma Coalition:
*Staff participates in annual in service training on asthma;
*Staff participates in annual in service training on asthma;
*WWRSD has an indoor air quality team;
*WWRSD has an indoor air quality team;
* Berkeley has signed the "No Idling Pledge."
* Berkeley has signed the "No Idling Pledge."
Please see the signs around the school indicating that in an effort to reduce pollutants that trigger asthma, no cars or buses are to be idling.
Please see the signs around the school indicating that in an effort to reduce pollutants that trigger asthma, no cars or buses are to be idling.
These steps can decrease the number of asthma episodes and reduce school absenteeism!
These steps can decrease the number of asthma episodes and reduce school absenteeism!
"Eat A Rainbow"
"Eat A Rainbow"
November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016
Health & Wellness are foundations for learning at our full potentials!
Health & Wellness are foundations for learning at our full potentials!
Westwood Health Department's Health Educator Ms. Erica was invited to visit classes to teach students how to "Eat A Rainbow" of colored foods each day!
Westwood Health Department's Health Educator Ms. Erica was invited to visit classes to teach students how to "Eat A Rainbow" of colored foods each day!
It's November !
It's November !
Health screenings have started!
Health screenings have started!
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
I will be screening your child's vision, hearing, blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating their BMI.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
No news is good news, however, if you receive a letter in the mail, it means follow up with your medical provider is necessary.
Please return the letter with the findings from the medical provider.
Please return the letter with the findings from the medical provider.
Thank you for your generosity, Berkeley Students!!!!
Thank you for your generosity, Berkeley Students!!!!
13 boxes of candy were sent to our US Troops!
13 boxes of candy were sent to our US Troops!
October 17, 2016
October 17, 2016
Help Us Say Farewell to Food Allergies!
Help Us Say Farewell to Food Allergies!
FARE Walk for Food Allergy
FARE Walk for Food Allergy
Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ
Saturday, October 22, 2016 • Check-in/Activities: 12:00pm
Saturday, October 22, 2016 • Check-in/Activities: 12:00pm
Wild Duck Pond
Wild Duck Pond
1133 East Ridgewood Avenue
1133 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Look for Mrs. Petersen there!
Look for Mrs. Petersen there!
Berkeley's Week of Respect
Berkeley's Week of Respect
October 5, 6 and 7, 2016.
October 5, 6 and 7, 2016.
Books were read to classes that prompted discussions about our differences and our similarities. Berkeley students taught us all a lot about how they might be different, but how they are also very much the same as their friends too!
Books were read to classes that prompted discussions about our differences and our similarities. Berkeley students taught us all a lot about how they might be different, but how they are also very much the same as their friends too!
October 5, 2016
October 5, 2016
Have you heard about mindfulness?
Have you heard about mindfulness?
View this short video "Just Breathe" for an explanation from kids just like ours at Berkeley.
View this short video "Just Breathe" for an explanation from kids just like ours at Berkeley.
Teaching mindfulness to kids has so many benefits and the science is exploding with the many ways!
Teaching mindfulness to kids has so many benefits and the science is exploding with the many ways!
Mindfulness:
Mindfulness:
Builds social, emotional learning,
Builds social, emotional learning,
Decreases anxiety and stress,
Decreases anxiety and stress,
Increases focus and attention,
Increases focus and attention,
Increases ability to manage our emotions,
Increases ability to manage our emotions,
Increases empathy, compassion, creativity, problem solving skills,
Increases empathy, compassion, creativity, problem solving skills,
Promotes resiliency,
Promotes resiliency,
All which encourages protective mental health!
All which encourages protective mental health!
"Rocket breath"
"Rocket breath"
Here we are in Kindergarten learning and practicing "Rocket Breath, " a calming and connecting breathing activity.
Here we are in Kindergarten learning and practicing "Rocket Breath, " a calming and connecting breathing activity.
According to Allison Morgan from Zensational Kids, " This technique provides students two points of focus: their breath and the movement of their "rocket."...Encouraging students to focus their minds/bodies in this way, provides them with an anchor for attention, building their skill of concentration."
According to Allison Morgan from Zensational Kids, " This technique provides students two points of focus: their breath and the movement of their "rocket."...Encouraging students to focus their minds/bodies in this way, provides them with an anchor for attention, building their skill of concentration."
From Educate 2 B! Tools for Engaged Learning and Living, by Allison Morgan, MA, OTR, RYT.
From Educate 2 B! Tools for Engaged Learning and Living, by Allison Morgan, MA, OTR, RYT.
Ask your child to teach you "rocket breath."
Ask your child to teach you "rocket breath."
We can all use breathing exercises to feel calmer and more connected!
We can all use breathing exercises to feel calmer and more connected!
09/29/2016
09/29/2016
Parents/Guardians,
Parents/Guardians,
There are so many tragedies and disasters in our world. The news and social media floods us daily with images and events that are upsetting, stressful, and anxiety provoking. When these events are difficult emotionally for us as adults, we ask ourselves how can we help our children deal with disaster?
There are so many tragedies and disasters in our world. The news and social media floods us daily with images and events that are upsetting, stressful, and anxiety provoking. When these events are difficult emotionally for us as adults, we ask ourselves how can we help our children deal with disaster?
I am attaching a link to a website from the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled
I am attaching a link to a website from the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled
I hope you may find this information helpful.
I hope you may find this information helpful.
As always, please contact me susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org if there is a concern that is affecting your child that you wish to discuss.
As always, please contact me susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org if there is a concern that is affecting your child that you wish to discuss.
With peace,
With peace,
Mrs. Petersen
Mrs. Petersen
9/23/2016
9/23/2016
Oh no, lice....Yes, lice are pests and when we have children we parents need to be on the lookout for these harmless creatures. Please be vigilant, and if you are ever unsure, or find any of these critters, please contact me at susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org.
Oh no, lice....Yes, lice are pests and when we have children we parents need to be on the lookout for these harmless creatures. Please be vigilant, and if you are ever unsure, or find any of these critters, please contact me at susannah.petersen@wwrsd.org.
I will, as always, maintain confidentiality, and be better able to assist you in managing this common occurrence among children.
I will, as always, maintain confidentiality, and be better able to assist you in managing this common occurrence among children.
See below for a letter sent home on 09/23/2016 and please review the Lice 101 presentation on my webpages for more information.
See below for a letter sent home on 09/23/2016 and please review the Lice 101 presentation on my webpages for more information.
Pediculosis letter -.doc21 Things You Might Not Know About Head Lice.doc
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
Is your child sick and staying home from school?
When your child is going to be absent from school
When your child is going to be absent from school
call the
call the
Berkeley Absence Line each day of absence before 9 AM
Berkeley Absence Line each day of absence before 9 AM
Please state:
Please state:
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Your child's name, grade and SPECIFIC REASON FOR ABSENCE.
Lice!!!!!
Lice!!!!!
Please check your child's head daily.
Please check your child's head daily.
Please report cases to the school nurse.
Please report cases to the school nurse.
If lice is identified, call your pediatrician for treatment recommendations.
If lice is identified, call your pediatrician for treatment recommendations.
Check out the Teal Pumpkin Project
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