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Ask Nancy for May 2019: Key resources as schools prepare for possible wildfire smoke

Ask Nancy for May 2019: Key resources as schools prepare for possible wildfire smoke

by WFIS | May 2, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety

This month the Wildfire Smoke Impacts Advisory Group will convene to improve messaging and provide updated health guidance later in May.  In the meantime, Nancy addresses concerns schools have in anticipation of wild fire season in the responses below. Question:How...
Reducing chemical use means healthier air in schools

Reducing chemical use means healthier air in schools

by WFIS | Apr 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, Uncategorized

April means the sweet smell of spring, but also an increase in asthma triggers for kids. For this issue of Ask Nancy, we learn how improving school air quality benefits students and staff, and get a list of things to avoid using to keep kids safe. Question: We have...
Ask Nancy February 2019: Measles Outbreak in Washington State

Ask Nancy February 2019: Measles Outbreak in Washington State

by WFIS | Feb 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

In late January, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington because of a measles outbreak in Clark County.  There was also one reported case of measles in King county. February’s Ask Nancy provides some clear guidance on what schools can do and...
Ask Nancy December 2018: Lice Outbreaks

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

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

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...
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