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Ask Nancy December 2018: Lice Outbreaks

by WFIS | Nov 26, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate

For December, WFIS received an inquiry about WA K-12 policy on recurrent lice issues in a classroom. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at how to prevent lice outbreaks and review guidelines on how school staff should address discovery of lice. Question:...

Ask Nancy November 2018: Suicide Prevention

by WFIS | Oct 29, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Education News, Student Safety

November begins the dark winter season in the Pacific NW and is also a time when expectations ramp up for students. Many schools are taking time to improve suicide prevention and student mental health support. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at...

Ask Nancy October 2018: Immunizations and Schools

by WFIS | Sep 28, 2018 | Ask Nancy, The Advocate, WFIS News

For October, we checked with Nancy Bernard to make sure private schools know about the 2018-19 Required Immunizations and to get answers to some common questions related to school vaccination reporting and record keeping. Question: Are private schools required...

‘Ask Nancy’ Sept. 2018: Healthy Back-To-School List Guidance

by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, WFIS News

This September as teachers and students stock up on school supplies, the Department of Health has tips for avoiding chemicals that trigger asthma and allergies. Question: Is there a quick reference list teachers can use for healthy school supplies? Nancy says:...

Ask Nancy August 2018: Radon in Schools

by WFIS | Jul 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate

For August, the Department of Health asked for schools to learn about radon. Radon is the single largest source of radiation for almost everyone in Washington. Here are some questions and answers to help you get started. Question: What is radon? How would it get...

Ask Nancy June 2018

by WFIS | May 31, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, WFIS News

Summer is approaching and many schools face risks from wildfires. So, for June’s Ask Nancy, we look at questions about how to be Preparing for Wildfire Smoke. Question: Is there a checklist for schools in wildfire zones that will help us get prepared for smoke...

Ask Nancy December 2018: Lice Outbreaks

Ask Nancy November 2018: Suicide Prevention

Ask Nancy October 2018: Immunizations and Schools

‘Ask Nancy’ Sept. 2018: Healthy Back-To-School List Guidance

Ask Nancy August 2018: Radon in Schools

Ask Nancy June 2018

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