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Parents are always welcome to visit the school but are required to enter through the main entrance and sign in at the school office and get a badge is the best method for assisting parents in locating their children as well as ensuring the best protection for the children. Children who are not enrolled in Hobby Elementary School are permitted to visit only when accompanied by a parent. Please do not go to classrooms to deliver articles, lunches, money or messages. Come to the office. Teachers Conferences The school's administration acknowledges the importance of keeping all lines of communication flowing between the classroom, parents and principal. With this in mind, the administration earnestly requests that all conferences be scheduled in advance if at all possible. Teachers will conference with parents during their "planning time" (a 50-minute period of time). To avoid conflicts in scheduling request that conferences with your child's teacher be scheduled in advance as well.
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is an important link between school and home. When the school and home work together the children benefit. We invite you to become actively involved in the PTA and be a part of the team. The PTA meetings are held at the school on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Each teacher cares about the health of his/her students. Notes from parents concerning about special health problems, extended or severe illness, or the need for temporary restriction of physical activities will help us do a better job. Parents of children with a communicable disease or any infestation are asked to notify the school so that other children who have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. Convalescing students, which includes students who have not been free of a fever for 24 hours, are not allowed to return to school until the disease or infestation is no longer a threat to other students. As a precaution for healthy children, when it is determined at school that a child has a communicable disease or a fever, the parent will be contacted and asked to pick up the child. Please ensure an emergency telephone number is available and on file. It is very important that an enrollment card be on file for each child. All telephone numbers and addresses where parents, relatives, or friends may be reached should be recorded and kept up to date so that a contact can be made as soon as possible in the event of an emergency. Please notify the office of any change of address or phone number. All parents need to leave a phone number where they can be reached during the day. School Creed: I am proud of who and what I am! I am unique. I was created to be
an excellent person and blessed with special gifts. There has never been anyone like me
and there will never be anyone like me in the future. I owe it to myself, my
family, and my world to be my best. If I waste time, I am choosing to waste away my life.
Today I will learn all I can because only through learning can I be a success. To enroll your child, bring the child's birth certificate or other proof of age, proof of your address (driver's license or utility bill), and an immunization record signed by a doctor. If your child is entering HISD from another school district you will also need his/her most recent report card. Releasing Students During School Hours A student may be released during school hours ONLY: (a) to the person who signed the student's enrollment form or who has legal custody of the student or: (b) a person who has the parent's written permission to have the student released. That person first must present identification to the school office. The Houston Independent School District encourages high standards in dress and personal grooming. In areas where dress and personal grooming relates to (1) specific class instruction and school curriculum; (2) to cleanliness or health; or (3) to any type of clothing which substantially disrupts the educational process, the school has a legitimate concern which may require corrective disciplinary action. With the concurrence and approval of the Shared-Decision Making Committee, Parent-Teacher Association and other support of the community, students at Hobby will be required to wear a standard uniform ensemble beginning the 2004-2005 academic school year. This uniform ensemble will consist of Navy Blue skirts, Khaki pants and shorts and Polo shirt-white, red or green. Boys will wear Navy Blue or Kaki pants or shorts with white, red, or green Polo shirt. Shorts no higher than 3 inches above the knee are permitted on boys and girls in grade 1 through 5. The parents of Hobby Elementary students have a reputation for having good judgement in supervising the grooming and clothing of their children and we fully expect that to continue. All textbooks are issued to students free of charge. Students are responsible for lost or damaged books and will be expected to pay for them. Students are urged to take care of books to avoid an assessment at the end of the year. Book covers are furnished by the school and should be kept on all hardback books. Please help your child keep up with his/her books.
What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord--also called the meninges. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral (aseptic) meningitis is common; most people recover fully. Medical management of viral meningitis consists of supportive treatment and there is usually no indication for the use of antibiotics. Parasitic and fungal meningitis are very rare. Bacterial meningitis is very serious and may involve complicated medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and life support management. There are two common types of bacteria that cause meningitis: .* Strep pneumoniae causes pneumococcal meningitis; there are over 80 subtypes that cause illness * Neisseria meningitidis-meningococcal meningitis; there are 5 subtypes that cause serious illness-A,B,C,Y,W-135
What are the Symptoms?
Someone with meningitis will become very ill. The illness may develop over one or twodays, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter of hours. Not everyone with meningitis will have the same symptoms.
Children (over 1 year old) and adults with meningitis may have:
* Severe headache * Sensitivity to bright lights * High temperature * Neck stiffness, joint pains * Vomiting * Drowsiness or confusion
*In both children and adults, there may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots or bruises caused by bleeding under the skin. These can occur anywhere on the body. They are a sign of blood poisoning (septicemia), which sometimes happens with meningitis, particularly the meningococcal strain.
How serious is bacterial meningitis?
If it is diagnosed early and treated promptly, the majority of people make a complete recovery. In some cases it can be fatal or a person may be left with a permanent disability, such as deafness, blindness, amputations or brain damage (resulting in mental retardation or paralysis) even with prompt treatment.
How is bacterial meningitis spread?
Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseases like the common cold or the flu, and they are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. The germs live naturally in the back of our noses and throats, but they do not live for long outside the body. They are spread when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing; sharing drinking containers, utensils, or cigarettes).
The germ does not cause meningitis in most people. Instead, most people become carriers of the germ for days, weeks or even months. Being a carrier helps to stimulate your body's natural defense system.
The bacteria rarely overcomes the body's immune system and causes meningitis or another serious illness.
What is the risk of getting bacterial meningitis?
The risk of getting bacterial meningitis in all age groups is about 2.4 cases per 100,000 population per year. However, the highest risk group for the most serious form of the disease, meningococcal meningitis, is highest among children 2 to 18 years old.
How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis is usually based on a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory results from spinal fluid and blood. Spinal fluid is obtained by a lumbar puncture (spinal tap).
How can bacterial meningitis be prevented?
Do not share food, drinks, utensils, toothbrushes, or cigarettes. Limit the number of persons you kiss.
Vaccines against pneumococcal disease are recommended both for young children and adults over 64. A vaccine against four meningococcal serogroups (A,C,Y,W-135) is available. These four groups cause the majority of meningococcal cases in the United States. This vaccine is recommended by some groups for college students, particularly freshmen living in dorms or residence halls. The vaccine is safe and effective (85-90%). It can cause mild side effects, such as redness and pain at the injection site lasting up to two days. Immunity develops within 7 to 10 days after the vaccine is given and lasts for up to 5 years.
What you should do it you thing you or a friend might have bacterial meningitis?
Seek prompt medical attention.
For more information
Your school nurse, family doctor, and the staff at your local or regional health department office are excellent sources for information on all communicable diseases. You may also call your local health department or Regional Texas Department of Health office to ask about meningococcal vaccine. Additional information may also be found at the web sites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov and the Texas Department of Health: www.tdh.state.tx.us.
MENINGITIS BACTERIANA
¿Qué es la meningitis?
La meningitis es una inflamación de las membranas que recubren el cerebro y la médula espinal --conocidas como las meninges. Puede ser causada por virus, parásitos, hongos y bacterias. La meningitis viral (aséptica) es común y la mayoría de la gente logra recuperarse por completo. El tratamiento médico de la meningitis viral consiste en tratamiento de apoyo y generalmente no se indica el uso de antibióticos. Las meningitis parasitaria o las causadas por hongos son poco frecuentes. La meningitis bacteriana es muy grave y puede requerir de complicados tratamientos médicos, quirúrgicos, farmacéuticos y de equipos para mantener las funciones vitales.
Hay dos tipos comunes de bacterias que causan la meningitis:
* Strep pneumoniae causa la meningitis por neumococos: hay más de 80 subtipos que causan enfermedades.
* Neisseria meningitidis-causa la meningitis por meningococo; hay 5 subtipos que causan enfermedades graves-A, B, C, Y, W-135
¿Cuáles son los síntomas?
Las personas con meningitis se sienten muy enfermas. La enfermedad se puede desarollar en uno o dos días, pero puede progresar rápidamente en cuestión de horas. No todos los que tienen meningitis tienen los mismos síntomas.
Los niños (mayores de 1 año de edad) y los adultos que padecen de meningitis pueden tener:
* Fuertes dolores de cabeza * Sensibilidad a las luces brillantes * Fiebre alta * Rigidez en el cuello, dolores en las articulaciones * Vómitos * Somnolencia o confusión
*Tanto en los niños como en los adultos se puede presentar un sarpullido de pequeños puntitos rojos o morados, o moretones causados por sangrado debajo de la piel. Pueden aparecer en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Esto indica que hay una infección generalizada de la sangre (septicemia), que a veces ocurre cuando hay meningitis, particularmente con la cepa del meningococo.
¿Qué tan grave es la meningitis bacteriana?
Si se diagnostica y se sigue un tratamiento a tiempo, la mayoría de las personas se recuperan por completo. En algunos casos puede ser fatal o algunas personas pueden resultar con alguna discapacidad permanente como por ejemplo sordera, ceguera, amputaciones o daño cerebral (que puede resultar en retardo mental o parálisis) aun con un tratamiento a tiempo.
¿Cómo se contagia la meningitis bacteriana?
Afortunadamente ninguna de las bacterias que causan la meningitis son tan contagiosas como las que causan enfermedades tales como un resfrío o gripe común, y no se contagian por contacto casual o por estar respirando el aire en donde ha estado una persona con meningitis. Los microbios viven por naturaleza en la parte de atrás de nuestra nariz y garganta, pero no pueden vivir mucho tiempo fuera de nuestros cuerpos. Se contagian cuando la gente intercambia saliva (por ejemplo al besarse, usando un mismo vaso, cubierto o cigarillo).
A la mayoría de las personas el microbio no les causa meningitis. En cambio, la mayoría de la gente se convierte en portadora del microbio durante varios días, semanas o incluso meses. El ser portador le ayuda a estimular el sistema de defensa natural del cuerpo. Es muy raro que la bacteria supere el sistema inmunológico del cuerpo y cause meningitis u otra enfermedad grave.
¿Qué riesgo tenemos de conraer la meningitis bacteriana?
El riesgo de contraer meningitis bacteriana, para todas las edades, es aproximadamente 2.4 casos por 100,000 habitantes por año. Sin embargo el grupo que tiene más riesgo de tener la forma más grave de esta enfermedad, la meningitis causada por meningococo, es mayor en los niños de 2 a 18 años de edad.
¿Cómo se diagnostica la meningitis bacteriana?
El diagnóstico se basa generalmente en una combinación de síntomas clínicos y resultados de análisis de laboratorio del líquido cefalorraquídeo y de la sangre. El líquido cefalorraquídeo se obtiene mediante una punción lumbar.
¿Cómo se puede prevenir la meningitis bacteriana?
No comparta las comidas, las bebidas, los utensilios. los cepillos de diente o los cigarrillos. Limite el numero de personas a las que besa.
Se recomienda que tanto los niños jóvenes y los adultos mayoresd de 64 años se vacunen contra las enfermedades causadas por el neumococo. Existe una vacuna contra cuatro serogrupos de meningococo (A, C, Y, W-135). Estos cuatro grupos causan la mayoría de los casos de enfermedades producidas por meningococo en los Estados Unidos. Algunos grupos recomiendan esta vacuna a los estudiantes universitarios. particularmente a los estudiantes de primer año que viven en residencias universitarias. La vacuna es segura y efectiva (85-90%). Puede causar leves efetos secundarios, como enrojecimiento y dolor en el lugar donde se colocó la inyección que pueden durar hasta dos días. Hay que esperar de 7 a 10 días después de recibida la vacuna para desarollar inmunidad y ésta dura por 5 años.
¿Qué tiene que hacer si cree que tiene meningitis bacteriana o piensa que algún amigo la puede tener?
Hágase ver por un médico lo antes posible.
Para más información
La enfermera de su escuela, su médico de familia y el personal de la oficina del departamento de salud local o regional tienen mucha información sobre las enfermedades contagiosas. También puede llamar a su departamento de salud local o a la Oficina Regional del Departamento de Salud de Texas para preguntar sobre la vacuna contra el meningococo. En los sitios de la red mundial (Web) también se puede encontrar más información sobre los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades: www.cdc.gov y el Departamento de Salud de Texas: www.tdh.state.tx.us
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