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#WCcares NewsletterOctober 23rd, 2019 Edition
A Look Inside the Heart of West Clermont
October 23, 2019
Welcome to the October issue of the #WCcares Newsletter!
If there are things you'd like to learn more about or people/organizations that we shouldspotlight, just let us know!
Manufacturing Day 2019Over 50 students from West Clermont High School recently had the opportunity to visit MontiIncorporated or Multi-Color Corporation as part of Manufacturing Day 2019, a nationwideevent that is designed to "show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouragingthousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors tostudents, parents, teachers and community leaders." WCHS students were given the hands-on opportunity to see the manufacturing process live and in person.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
West Clermont is continually working toprevent bullying and harassment incidents inour schools. We have implementedevidence-based programming to proactivelywork to prevent bullying and give studentsthe skills and strategies they need torespond when faced with conflict.
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October Date for the WolfPack PantryThe Wolfpack Pantry will be open October 24th from 5:30PM-6:30 PM. If you or someone you know wants to getregistered to take advantage of the Pantry, please [email protected] or send them a message ontheir Facebook page. In addition, more information can befound on their website, located at www.cincykids4kids.org orby contacting Missy Bastin at 513-325-0511.
5th Annual Thanksgiving Feast
On Wednesday, November 27th from 5:00-7:30 PM, West Clermont High School will behosting the 5th Annual Thanksgiving Feastfor families in need throughout the WestClermont School District. Please considerhelping make this a warm and welcomeholiday for all community members bymaking a donation to the dinner. This eventis planned by the WCHS Student Council. Adonation of $25 will feed two guests and$50 will feed a family of four. Monetarydonations are being accepted at WestClermont High School (4101 Bach BuxtonDrive, Cincinnati, OH 45103). Please makechecks payable to West Clermont HighSchool.
If you or someone you know would benefitfrom attending, please RSVP at 513-943-6868 by November 22nd.
HealthSource of Ohio: School-based Health CentersToo many children have limited access to primary health services that can affect their wellnessand overall school performance. School health services play a critical role in ensuring thatchildren and youth have access to high-quality, affordable health care. By providing medical,vision, oral and behavioral health, school-based health centers (SBHCs) positively impactstudents’ health and learning. They address a wide variety of health needs, vision and dentalscreening, asthma management, flu vaccination, and disease prevention—just to name afew. At the same time, SBHC staff and other school health personnel act as key partners inefforts to address chronic absenteeism and promote a positive school climate.
West Clermont School District is fortunate to have a school-based health center on its MiddleSchool Campus on Clough Pike. Transportation from the elementary and high schools isavailable. Operated by HealthSource of Ohio, the region's nationally recognized provider ofquality primary care, the center provides medical, vision and dental services to all studentsthroughout the district. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call thecenter at 513-732-5082.
Health Update from the District Nurse: Flu Season is Here!Ready or not flu season is already here. Ourdistrict would like to be proactive to helpprevent the spread of the flu. It isrecommended that your child be vaccinatedyearly for the flu. Please remember properand frequent hand washing will help preventthe spread of germs. Avoid touching youreyes, nose and mouth, as germs spreadeasily this way. When you have to sneeze orcough use a tissue or your sleeve. Otherways to be proactive are eating healthy,getting rest, and exercising.
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Openings in Extended Day Program from Child FocusChild Focus Extended Day still has openings available at Amelia, Clough, Merwin,Summerside, Willowville, and Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary Schools. This amazing beforeand after school program includes:
Affordable, convenient care on campusHomework time during programLicensed & certified staff ratio 18:1An after school snackStructured recreational & enrichment activitiesSeamless transition to before & after schoolComputer access for homework, unfinished classroom work
Email us at [email protected], message us on Facebook, or call 513-528-7224 for moreinformation.
#WCcares on Social MediaBe sure to follow the West Clermont story on social media using the hashtag #WCcares. Tosee recent posts that use this hashtag on Twitter, click here.
News from the Special Education Director: Board PolicyUpdates
At the recent West Clermont Board of Education meeting on9/9/2019, the Board approved its updated policies oncompliance officer investigations and Section 504.
In an effort to update and streamline the district’sinvestigative policies, several revisions have beenmade. Compliance officers typically conduct investigationswhen some form of discrimination or harassment hasoccurred. With the approved revisions, the policies are nowmore clear and consistent for all parties, establishing one
universal investigative procedure that compliance officers will utilize when investigatingpotential policy violations.
Additionally, the Board approved revisions to its policy on bullying. The revisions to this policywill ensure that our policies match the Ohio Revised Code.
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Mercy Health: Is it a Strain or Sprain?Learn how to tell the difference between a strain and sprain
Many of the symptoms of a joint sprain and a joint strain are the same. So how do you tell thedifference between the two common conditions?
Because these injuries are so similar, people often confuse a strain for a sprain, and viceversa. In fact, the two terms are often used interchangeably, which is incorrect. Here is how totell the difference between a strain and a sprain.
A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament, the band of connective tissues that joins the end ofone bone with another. Areas of the body most vulnerable to sprains are your ankles, kneesand wrists. Sprains are caused by events such as a fall or a blow to the body that knocks ajoint out of position.
A strain is a twist, pull, or tear of a muscle or tendon, a cord of tissue connecting muscle tobone. It is an acute, non-contact injury resulting from overstretching or over-contraction. Themost common locations for a muscle strain are the hamstring muscle and the lower back.
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Mercy Health • 4 min • Read now
Are you registered to vote?For more information, visit clermontelections.org or olvr.ohiosos.gov.
Update from the Clermont County Public LibraryThe Union Township and Amelia Branches of the Clermont County Public Library are offeringsome great programs this fall for the whole family to enjoy:
The Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit will visit Union Township from 10 AM to 2PM on October 26th. For more information, click here.
Librari*Con offers lots of geeky fun from 6 PM to 9 PM on November 2nd at UnionTownship. For more information, click here.
Learn how to prepare your science fair project at 6 PM on November 12th at UnionTownship. For more information, click here.
Amelia will host a Used Book Sale November 15th, 16th, and 18th. For moreinformation, click here.
Youth and Tobacco: A New CrisisThe tobacco endgame – the path to endingtobacco use and nicotine addiction in theU.S. – is within sight. This could savemillions of lives. But e-cigarettes and otherproducts like cigarillos, hookah andsmokeless tobacco pose a significantthreat. They are gaining popularity,especially with kids and young adults.
Addicting a New Generation
Not only are more kids and young adultsusing e-cigarettes, they are using themmore often.
To find out what the American HeartAssociation is doing to end tobacco use in the United States, click here.
West Clermont Education Foundation Teacher GrantsThe West Clermont Education Foundation (WCEF) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profitorganization focused on raising funds to support best in class academics in the WestClermont Local School District. Its mission is to enrich educational experiences and provideextraordinary learning opportunities in the school district by allocating resources from parents,alumni, staff, residents, and community business leaders to provide opportunities benefittingboth educators and students.
To find out how you can support the West Clermont Education Foundation, visit their website.
One of the WCEF initiatives is to support innovate programs and services that benefit WestClermont students through the awarding of Teacher Grants. Congratulations to the followingFall 2019 Teacher Grant recipients:
Robin Hater, West Clermont Middle School Coping Skills Toolboxes
Jared Nissen, West Clermont Middle SchoolOn Track
Morgan Samuels and Megan Willman, Willowville ElementarySTEM Club
Mark Your Calendars!October 24th - Wolfpack Pantry open at WCMS (5:30-6:30 PM)November 1st - End of 1st QuarterNovember 5th - Professional Day (No school for students.)November 18th - West Clermont Board of Education Meeting (7:00 PM)November 27th - 5th Annual Thanksgiving Feast at WCHS (5:00-7:30 PM)November 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break (No school.)December 2nd - West Clermont Board of Education Meeting (7:00 PM)December 16th - West Clermont Board of Education Meeting (7:00 PM)
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