by WFIS | Apr 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
In May, many schools are dealing with various bugs as the spring season gets warmer. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at questions about Pest Control for Schools and how to handle Bee Stings. Question: Our schools wants to deal with pesky bugs like ants...
by WFIS | Mar 22, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
For April, Ask Nancy shares updated tips on reducing exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools Question: What are PCBs? Answer: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals that were manufactured in the United States from 1929 until they were...
by WFIS | Feb 2, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
Have you seen all the stories about the seriousness of the flu this year and the school closures? For February’s Ask Nancy, we break down precautions against flu and resources for prevention. Question: How can schools protect students and faculty from the flu?...
by WFIS | Jan 2, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
This January, a WFIS member school messaged Ask Nancy about resources for student stress as a growing suicide risk factor. Question: Student stress as a risk factor of suicide is a big concern amongst our staff and community. What resources are out there for...
by WFIS | Nov 30, 2017 | Ask Nancy, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
Nancy Bernard just returned from a well deserved vacation and has shared additional details with WFIS and links to the DOH website content to address school questions regarding lead testing of water. Though Washington State is reported as having one of the lowest...
by WFIS | Oct 1, 2017 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
For October, schools are confirming records for student immunizations and need to be sure of the latest information. This month’s Ask Nancy addresses how could a private school gain access to the online record of immunizations. Question: How do private...
