1. Weekly Newsletter for February 15th Media literacy Adverbs Geometry-plane figures Spell words with r- controlled vowel sound: -ar Research skills for a biography Natural and man- made resources U.S. government Scholastic book orders are due on 2-26, if you wish to order. 2 nd Grade Snippets www.mrsgilkison.weebly.com Griffin is our Star Student Important Dates 2/25 Progress Reports 2/26 Spring Pictures 2/29 “Pennies for Patients” 2/29 Everyone dress as a book character for Dr. Seuss’ birthday—more information to follow 3/11 Early Release 3/14 Spring Break Teacher Corner

2. February Free Dress Achievers 4 points Adebola Chinedu Hadiyah Rebecca Trisha Daisy Emmi Audrey Stephen Kennedy Elise Emily Anthony Brooke Federal Report Card Information A link to the 2015 Federal Report Card is now available on this website. This report is similar to the Texas School Report Card and contains information on items such as student performance and teacher demographics. If there are questions about the report or you would like to obtain a printed copy of a campus or district report, please call the Research & Accountability Department at 832-223-0136 or email research@lcisd.org.research@lcisd.org barnyard starfish armchairsparkle harmfulsmartest waterparkcartwheel margarinedarling

3. PARENT LICE PREVENTION REMINDERS: How to Prevent Head Lice There are a few methods of head lice prevention that might reduce the risk. Keep long hair tied up in ponytails or even better, braids or a bun. Use a little hairspray to keep stray hairs contained. Use tea tree oil either by adding a few drops to your regular shampoo, or by making a spritz by adding a few drops to water in a spray bottle. Tea tree oil can be very drying, so only use a few drops (as directed). tea tree oil Teach children not to touch head to head contact Not to share combs, brushes, jackets, hats Parents should be alert to the common sign of head lice – scratching the head. Watch for children who are scratching or who might even wake up in the night saying his/her head is itchy. Pay attention to kids after sporting events/activities or sleepovers (check before they go and when they return home). Once a Week, Take a Peek Regular checking for head lice can identify a new case early. If a case is caught early enough, the life cycle of the louse can be interrupted. No further eggs will be laid and a case can be eradicated in just a few days. The best way to screen for head lice is to lather the hair with conditioner and thoroughly comb the hair out with a head lice removal comb (Louse Trap, Nit Free Terminator, and Licemeister are recommended brands), wiping the comb on a white paper towel after a few passes. Inspect the paper towel looking for brownish-colored eggs or actual bugs.conditioner If checking for head lice visually, be sure to use direct sunlight or a very good table lamp. Carefully inspect the hair paying particular attention to the area when the hair shaft meets the scalp. Look around the ear, nape of the neck and especially the crown of the head, as these are common areas for lice to be found.checking for head lice visually When checking for head lice, look for lice eggs attached securely to the hair close to the scalp. Viable eggs will be brownish in color and cannot be flicked off the hair. They have to be removed between the fingernails, with tweezers, or with a good nit comb. Though head lice move very quickly, you may see an actual bug. Lice are the size of sesame seeds and are brownish-grey to caramel in color. They are see-through and can appear to take on the color of the hair. Preventing Lice in the Community It takes a community to prevent head lice. Checking your child at home weekly, after sleepovers, family gatherings and/or social activities, should be a priority in prevention. If children are regularly screened, cases might be identified and therefore treated before they have a chance to spread. Stop the Stigma If you or a family member contracts head lice, don’t panic. This is a very common condition, has nothing to do with cleanliness and it can be treated. Millions of North Americans have a head lice experience every year. A broad range of treatments are available and head lice removal services also exist in many communities nationwide. Let’s do our best as a community to prevent the spread of head lice. Lice education has been sent home at the beginning of the school year this is just a friendly reminder. www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/index.htmlwww.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/index.html Thank you for your support!! Alyson Jarvis, RN