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:...
by WFIS | Oct 29, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Education News, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
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...
by WFIS | Sep 28, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, 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...
by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, 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:...
by WFIS | Jul 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
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...
by WFIS | May 31, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, 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...
