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| What if my child has been exposed to meningitis? |
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, but it can also be caused by certain medications or illnesses.
There are two types of meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but it is serious and can be life-threatening if not treated right away. Viral meningitis is relatively common, but rarely serious infection. Below are links to websites regarding meningitis and a letter from Kirk Nicholas, principal of Tully C. Knoles School.
• Understanding Meningitis
• Health Promotion & Education, re: Viral Meningitis
• KidsHealth for Parents, re: Meningitis
• Letter from Dr. Kirk Nicholas re: Viral Meningitis |
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| What is MRSA? What are its symptoms? How can I protect my child? |
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria with lots of different strains.
Many strains of staph bacteria are quite common. Most people have staph bacteria living on their skin or in their noses without causing any problems. If staph bacteria get into a person's body through a cut, scrape, or rash, they can cause minor skin infections. Most of these heal on their own if a person keeps the wound clean and bandaged. Sometimes doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat more stubborn staph infections.
What makes the MRSA different from other staph infections is that it has built up an immunity to the antibiotics doctors usually use to treat staph infections. (Methicillin is a type of antibiotic, which is why the strain is called "methicillin-resistant.")
You can protect yourself and your family by practicing good hygeine (frequent hand washing, etc), covering cut or broken skin until it heals, and by not sharing personal items.
Click on any of the following links for more information:
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Is there a list of commonly used acronyms? |
On the attached link, you will find a list of commonly used acronyms relating to education. Acronyms |
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| Has the calendar for the 2007/08 school year been determined? |
The Board adopted the 2007/08 Student Calendar on September 13, 2006. A significant change to this calendar is the addition of a full week off for Thanksgiving. |
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| At what age can my child attend kindergarten? |
A child who will have reached the age of five years on or before December 2 of the current school year shall be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten. (Education Code 48000) |
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| Where do I go to register my child for school ? |
Students in kindergarten through grade 8 may register at any K-6/8 site (School Addresses) or at the LUSD Education Center, 2010 W. Swain Rd., 953-8711.
Students in grades 9-12 should register at Lincoln High School, 6844 Alexandria Place, 953-8915.
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What procedures must I follow when registering my child?
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The following procedures apply for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade: Procedures for Student Registration Students registering for grades 9-12 should also bring their most recent report cards. |
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| Do I live in Lincoln Unified School District? |
All addresses within Lincoln Unified School District are listed in the Attendance Area Directory. Please contact the LUSD Education Center, Registration Office, 209/953-8711, with any questions. |
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| What are the consequences of being exposed to asbestos? |
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has released the following report regarding asbestos: Asbestos Information |
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