School Nurse Updates

Happy Fall!
It’s a great time to have you and your family get flu shots. If you have a college student, encourage them to go to the Student Health Center on campus to get their flu shot and see what resources are available.

Here’s a great Autumn recipe to try: RedLentil & PumpkinSoup

Always Your School Nurse,
DvoraCitron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128,
IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​SchoolNurseWebsite

Hot Weather Warning:
Please remember to encourage students' hydration. Our late summer days can be very hot and dry, and it’s not unusual for us to see students with symptoms of heat illness. If air quality declines and your student needs an inhaler, please make sure they carry that with them and use it properly, and submit thismedicaldocumentation (each school year).

Does your student need medication at school?
Do you need to communicate with me about your student’s health/medical issue?
Please use the QR code to access the appropriate medical form you may need.

Help your child manage stress:

1. Provide breakfast. Even if they say they’re not hungry, ask them what they would be WILLING to eat and have that readily available to eat before school or to take with them.
2. Make sure they have access to healthy food and snacks throughout the day.
3. Make sure they stay hydrated - have them bring a water bottle that they can refill throughout the day. Those are also available in the cafeteria. Food can be hydrating too - especially fresh vegetables and fruit!

Do you know what the Blue Zones are?  Find out by watching this new documentary on Netflix: Liveto 100: SecretsoftheBlueZones

Try this GRATITUDEPRACTICE.

Always Your School Nurse,
DvoraCitron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128,
IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​SchoolNurseWebsite

Congratulations 2023 Graduates!
Remember, I am ALWAYS your School Nurse so please KEEP IN TOUCH!!!
I wish you and your families well in this next step in your amazing journey!
 
For Students Returning Next Year:
Please use the QR code below to access the appropriate medical form you may need.

I will be at Don’s Day on Monday, Aug 14 and you can come by to turn in forms, medications, and supplies to me.
 
My Schedule Next Year: The AUHSD School Nurse position has been .5 FTE for many years. When we went into quarantine for COVID and federal funds became available, the District asked the School Nurses at each site to work full-time. I agreed to do that here at Acalanes. 
 
Working full-time here has been the best experience for me professionally in the history of my School Nurse career. It has been my true honor and privilege to serve this entire community: students, families and staff. With the expiration of the Covid pandemic funding, the District is returning the School Nurse positions back to half-time. What that means here at Acalanes beginning next semester is that my schedule will usually be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some Thursdays. As always, I will keep my schedule updated on my website.
 
Always Your School Nurse,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse
​School Nurse Website

Teens and Caffeine:
It’s pretty common to walk around school in the morning (and even later) and see kids drinking “energy” drinks. Despite the normalization of caffeine products, there is NO official recommendation for caffeine consumption in youth aged 12-18 (NO caffeine is recommended for children under 12). However, for teens that DO consume caffeine, the recommendation is to keep it under 100 mg. Consider having a discussion about caffeine consumption and the following questions:

1. How much caffeine is in your drink?
2. What other ingredients are in it (sugar, creamer, etc.)?
3. What other ways can you “get” energy?  (Hint:  sleep, healthy foods, exercise).

Alcohol:
Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.
 
Have Tough Conversations with Your Kids
 
Graduation Gift Idea: First Aid Kit for College!
 
Celebrate Summer! A great recipe for entertaining:  Summer Vegetable Ceviche

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Teens and Caffeine:
It’s pretty common to walk around school in the morning (and even later) and see kids drinking “energy” drinks. Despite the normalization of caffeine products, there is NO official recommendation for caffeine consumption in youth aged 12-18 (NO caffeine is recommended for children under 12). However, for teens that DO consume caffeine, the recommendation is to keep it under 100 mg. Consider having a discussion about caffeine consumption and the following questions:

1. How much caffeine is in your drink?
2. What other ingredients are in it (sugar, creamer, etc.)?
3. What other ways can you “get” energy?  (Hint:  sleep, healthy foods, exercise).

Alcohol:
Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Teens and Caffeine:
It’s pretty common to walk around school in the morning (and even later) and see kids drinking “energy” drinks. Despite the normalization of caffeine products, there is NO official recommendation for caffeine consumption in youth aged 12-18 (NO caffeine is recommended for children under 12). However, for teens that DO consume caffeine, the recommendation is to keep it under 100 mg. Consider having a discussion about caffeine consumption and the following questions:

1. How much caffeine is in your drink?
2. What other ingredients are in it (sugar, creamer, etc.)?
3. What other ways can you “get” energy?  (Hint:  sleep, healthy foods, exercise).

Alcohol:
Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

ALCOHOL: Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.

Visiting college campuses? Check out their Student Health & Wellness Centers. It’s a great idea to know where it is BEFORE your student may need it. These health centers are specialized in care for the college age population and have many expanded programs to support students and are especially helpful when being away from home and parents for the first time. I always recommend that students go there in the fall to get their flu shots. Can’t visit physically? Check out their websites!

A new nutrition infographic on my website: 5 Ways to Use Chickpeas

Berries are back in season! This week’s nutrition hack: Slow-Cooker Steel-Cut Oatmeal. Place 4 cups of water and 1 cup of steel cut oatmeal in a slow-cooker at night. Add 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Enjoy hot oatmeal in the morning - top with fresh berries! Hack: Make enough for several days-reheat as needed.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse