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Picture Days Scheduled:
Sedona Red Rock High School
Senior Portraits: Thursday Aug 27, 2009
All Other Portraits: Friday Aug 28, 2009
Retakes: Friday Oct 2, 2009
West Sedona School
Friday Aug 28, 2009
Retakes: Tuesday Oct 6, 2009
Big Park Community School
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Retakes: Wednesday Nov 4, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians of Sedona Oak Creek School District:
Recently, the Arizona State Department of Health released information regarding the recent outbreak of Swine Flu in several foreign countries and in many states here in the US. We want to share the following information with you from the Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
What is Swine Flu? Influenza A Virus. This virus causes illness in both humans and many animals. Some Influenza A are adapted to pigs and cause respiratory illness in them, and so have been called “Swine Flu”. The Swine Influenza Virus now being investigated is different from the virus causing illness in pigs and is not being transmitted from pigs to humans. This new “Swine Flu” appears to be transmitted person to person.
Symptoms: Symptoms for this new type of Swine Flu are similar to the symptoms of regular human influenza that happens every year. Those include: Fever, Sore Throat, and Cough. In addition, fatigue, lack of appetite, runny nose, nausea,vomiting, and diarrhea.have been reported.
What can we do to avoid getting sick? Infection occurs when the virus gets into the airways and lungs. However, it isn’t known how easily the virus spreads. As with any infectious disease that is spread through the human respiratory system, health officials recommend the following precautions: 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 with soap and water frequently- especially after you cough or sneeze; (Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective); Try to avoid contact with sick people; If you get sick, stay home and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them; Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. There are several websites where additional information can be found: Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) or 1-800-CDC-INFO, World Health Organization, Arizona Dept Of Health Services (www.azdhs.gov/flu/h1n1/index.htm)
We will continue to be in regular contact with the Yavapai County Health Department and to comply with any requests regarding precautionary sanitation procedures and/or other guidelines as they are issued.
Sedona Oak Creek Schools staff will be working with students to make sure that students are frequently washing their hands and that the surfaces that students are in contact with are frequently cleaned.
Please remind your child about the importance of washing their hands, covering their mouth when coughing or sneezing, and letting adults know if they do not feel well. Early detection is always important.
We are under the direction of the Yavapai County Health Department in enacting plans that were put in place a few years ago in dealing with pandemic disease situations. We will continue to keep you updated.
Call your health care provider if your child gets sick and showing signs of flu-like symptoms. Inform the school of your child’s illness. IF YOUR CHILD DEVELOPS FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS, DO KEEP THEM HOME. THEY NEED TO BE SYMPTOM FREE AND FEVER FREE 24 HRS BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL.
The health and wellbeing of students is a priority.
Let’s work together to make this a healthy school year.
Sincerely,
Goldie Wolin R.N.
School Nurse
Sedona Red Rock High (204-67621)
Big Park Community School (204-6519)
West Sedona Community School (204-6605) or any of our school administrators.
Dr. Susann Terry-Gage, Special Education Director, was recognized at our August 6 Governing Board Meeting for being named the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Administrator Award for the Educational Services Division by the Arizona School Administrators.
She was officially honored during a luncheon on June 15th at the ASA Summer Conference held at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson.
An Adult Red Cross CPR and Basic First Aid class will be held August 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $65 and will include instruction, book and certification and will be held in the newly renovated Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park. Register at www.deckcoach.com. Space is limited so register today!
Have you tried tennis yet? Many children and adults enjoyed the great tennis classes offered this summer by Parks and Recreation tennis pro Mike Rogers. Registration is open now for the fall session set to begin the week of September 7. Group classes, private lessons, young and old, all skill levels welcome. Be a part of this growing, fun program and enjoy tennis in the beautiful surroundings at Posse Grounds Park. Register at the Parks and Recreation office, 102 Roadrunner Drive and find more information on the website at www.sedonaaz.gov.
Punt, Pass & Kick will be held on August 26 at Posse Grounds Park on the upper softball field. This free event is for children ages 8-15 years old. Register early at the Parks and Recreation office, or sign up the day of the event at 5:00 p.m. with the competition beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cleats will not be allowed and you must hand in a copy of participant’s birth certificate when you register.
Movies by Moonlight will be held on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Sedona Red Rock High School on the baseball field. Parks and Recreation will again offer a double feature movie under the stars. Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D (glasses will be provided) starts at 7:00 p.m. with Apollo 13 beginning at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free so bring your blanket, chair, and flashlight and enjoy the movies. Concessions will be sold by Parks and Recreation. In the event of inclement weather, please call 282-7098 for the status of the show. Please remember no animals are allowed on the baseball field.
While the weather heats up, the pool stays cool! The Sedona Community Pool begins the Fall schedule on Monday, August 10 until October 30. We hope the evening hours will still provide quality pool time for lap swimmers, as well as families simply wishing to cool off and play in the water.
Mondays: 6-8 p.m. with Masters Swim
Tuesdays through Thursdays: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Open Swim (2 lanes for lap swim and the rest of the pool is available for open swim)
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (2 lanes for lap swim and the rest of the pool is available for open swim)
**Classes have been added this week, so register today! Classes begin the week of September 7 and registration will be accepted until September 3. All classes are held at the newly renovated Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Grounds Road.
Big Kid’s Move and Groove- Register your children ages 5-7 for this interactive class where children use musical props and games to discover their bodies as instruments. Activities are designed to enhance auditory perception, large and small motor skills, improve their focus and concentration and general physical fitness.
Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning September 9 (8 weeks)
$85, with a minimum of 6 students to hold the class
Youth Yoga- Participants, ages 4-6, will learn in a friendly, fun environment how to feel good about whom they are and what makes them unique. They will experience speaking in front of groups, and will work on developing leadership skills. Parents are welcome to join in at no additional cost.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on September 10 (6 weeks)
$30, with a minimum of 4 participants required.
Adult Beginners Yoga- Ideal for adults (over 18) whom are new to yoga, as well as seniors that are interested in starting out slowly.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. beginning September 8 (6 weeks)
$60, with a minimum of 4 participants required.
Lunchtime Language- Language lessons when it’s convenient for you. Learn Japanese or Spanish during lunch!
Japanese classes- Monday: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. beginning September 14 (6 weeks)
Spanish classes- Wednesday: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. beginning September 9 (6 weeks)
$50 and includes instruction and any materials, with a minimum of 7 participants
Do It Yourself Shiatsu Workshop- During your hands-on workshop, you will be shown movements that can help to relieve neck and back pain, increase flexibility, alleviate stress, improve digestion, posture and concentration and perhaps inspire a healthy lifestyle. Workshops are customizable and therefore appropriate for singles, couples, parents and even parents to-be. Workshop dates and times may be made arranged to fit in with your schedule. Couples classes are two hours, parent and child are one hour, and a group of four or more may be arranged for three hours.
Registration for all classes is accepted over the phone, by calling 282-7098, or in person at the Parks and Recreation office at 102 Roadrunner Drive.
*On-going Program*
Water Aerobics- Our morning and evening classes are continuing on through the month of August at the Sedona Community Pool. Morning classes are held Monday-Friday 9 a.m. -10 a.m. Evening classes are Tuesday through Thursday from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us for only $5 per class or $75 for a 30-visit punch pass.
