School Nurse

One Shot In Each Arm!  Protect yourself against illness and missing school (and protect your community as well)! You can get your flu shot and your next Covid booster (now giving new bivalent version effective against variants!). Make your appointments now!
 
If you have just had Covid, THIS is helpful information.
 
COVID: Please call in your student’s absence to the Attendance Recorder and continue to follow the district’s Covid guidance. The school is not notifying teachers, so students should access Canvas as much as possible and stay in contact with their teachers to communicate their remote progress in their classes. Here is a  California COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine Calculator. And here is additional information about staying up–to–date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
 
One Pill Can Kill LA Times article
 
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
 
I was still at home at the beginning of this week with Covid (yes, it’s true). I took the opportunity to get rid of some expired items in my pantry. I found some of the ingredients (unexpired!) for a pumpkin bread from the Forks Over Knives magazine (see below) to make. Good healthy snack or breakfast.
 
Nutrition Tips for the week:  

1. Use smoothies to include fruits and vegetables in your breakfast or snack. Stock up on frozen fruits and keep spinach and bananas on your regular market list.      I love including a Dragon Fruit smoothie pack in mine – nutritious and gorgeous pink color.
2. Pick up the new copy of Forks Over Knives magazine at your local supermarket.  Great ideas for fall recipes and it’s just a wonderful collection of food photos.

 
Portable Yoga:  LOL! All yoga is portable!  Try this Subtle Yoga practice (you do need a connected digital device to access a browser).

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

COVID: Please call in your student’s absence to the Attendance Recorder and continue to follow the district’s Covid guidance. The school is not notifying teachers, so students should access Canvas as much as possible and stay in contact with their teachers to communicate their remote progress in their classes.

Here is a  California COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine Calculator
Information about Staying Up–to–Date with COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
 
One Pill Can Kill
 
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
 
I’m at home myself this week with Covid (yes, it’s true), and I started using my Instant Pot again to make healthy soups and stews. I threw in a bunch of vegetables with veggie broth and a cup of red lentils (and some dried chili powders). It’s an easy and healthy way to use up produce (which I hope you’re buying a lot of). I’m still reading and enjoying Atomic Habits!
 
Nutrition Tips:  

1. Take your kid(s) to the grocery store (or better yet, your local Farmers’ Market) with you and have them pick out healthy snacks and foods (especially fruits and vegetables). They’ll be more invested in their food choices when they get to help choose! 
2. Have an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits available for them (apples, bananas, celery, carrots, salad ingredients). 

Book Recommendation:  Atomic Habits – I’m still reading it but it has a great framework for designing effective strategies for change based on cultivating qualities vs. just achieving goals. Wonderful way to engage in family discussions.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

COVID: Please call in your student’s absence to the Attendance Recorder and continue to follow the district’s Covid guidance. The school is not notifying teachers, so students should access Canvas as much as possible and stay in contact with their teachers to communicate their remote progress in their classes.
 
One Pill Can Kill
 
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
 
Nutrition Tips:  1. Take your kid(s) to the grocery store with you and have them pick out healthy snacks and foods (especially fruits and vegetables). They’ll be more invested in their food choices when they get to help choose!  2. Have an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits available for them (apples, bananas, celery, carrots, salad ingredients). 
 
Book Recommendation:  Atomic Habits:  I’m still reading it but it has a great framework for designing effective strategies for change based on cultivating qualities vs. just achieving goals. Wonderful way to engage in family discussions and practice.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

COVID: Please call in your student’s absence to the Attendance Recorder and continue to follow the district’s Covid guidance. The school is not notifying teachers, so students should access Canvas as much as possible and stay in contact with their teachers to communicate their remote progress in their classes.
 
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
 
Healthy Snack Recipe:  Smokey Red Lentil Hummus which is a variation on the typical hummus made with chickpeas. Lentils are a nutritious powerhouse! Serve with fresh veggies/crudites, whole wheat pita chips, and/or GF crackers.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.

GREAT ARTICLE on Strengths-Based Parenting
 
Do you have a student in college?  Please find parent support HERE.
 
SUMMER RECIPE:  Mushroom Soup – Soup in the summer?  The mushrooms at the Farmers’ Market are so good (Costco too)!
 
Looking forward to a GREAT year together!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

Does your student need to have an EPIPEN available?  If so, we need new medical documentation each calendar year. Please fill this form out completely and include both parent AND physician signatures and return to me.
 
Order more FREE Covid tests here.
 
GREAT ARTICLE on Strengths-Based Parenting
 
Do you have a student in college?  Please find parent support HERE.
 
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
 
SUMMER RECIPE:  Mushroom Soup – Soup in the summer?  The mushrooms at the Farmers’ Market are so good (Costco too)!
 
Looking forward to a GREAT year together!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

Does your student need to have an EPIPEN available?  If so, we need new medical documentation each calendar year. Please fill this form out completely and include both parent AND physician signatures and return to me.
 
Order more FREE Covid tests here.
 
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
SUMMER RECIPE:  Pesto – This is a vegan pesto recipe made with cashew nuts.  If you are allergic, you can substitute hummus.
 
Looking forward to a GREAT year together!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

Welcome all Dons and Acalanes Families to the 2022-23 School Year!

Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc. I will be at Dons Day to meet you, answer questions, collect forms and meds, and share a smile!
 
Looking forward to a GREAT year together!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

Congratulations to our Senior class and families!  We are so proud of you all and wish you much success, happiness and wellness as you launch into the greater community and world! Suggestion to college-bound students- when you get on campus, find and visit the Student Health Center. You will find they have a wealth of programs and resources. Make plans to get your fall flu shot there so you know where it is.

COVID- All I’m going to say right now is that you can order 8 more Covid tests here.

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy summer.  I’m going to continue to encourage you to eat healthy and be active. Here is a great video on Summertime plant-based eating. No matter how you eat, it’s important for EVERYONE to include LOTS of fruits and vegetables. I hope you find the video inspiring to create and prepare great meals (adapt to your needs) with your family.

Please be in touch with me to discuss any medical, health, or wellness concerns.
Stay healthy and be well,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

Is it too early to start supporting students for FINALS? Just a reminder that parents can help support their students by:

• Encouraging sufficient sleep. Help support your students prioritizing getting at least 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
• Optimal Nutrition. Provide an abundance and variety of “nutrient-dense” food choices, meals and snacks.
• Positive emotional connection. Build in regular (even if brief) opportunities to connect together as a family (without “checking in”/evaluating how school academics are going). 
• Physical activity. Encourage healthy opportunities for physical activity and fresh air.
• Support them in having a dedicated study space that has minimal distractions and is decluttered.

COVID-19 Information:

• New Masking Mandate – As of Saturday, Mar 12, the state masking mandate has transitioned from “required” to “strongly recommended”. While masks will no longer be required,  “masks remain one of the most effective and simplest safety mitigation layers to prevent transmission of COVID-19 infections” (CDPH). Masks will still be available to those who need or want one. Students who return after Day 5 of Covid infection must mask through Day 10.
• Remain alert to COVID symptoms, continue to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance) and keep your students home when they are ill.
• COVID Isolation, Quarantines and Test Kits – The current guidelines for return to school after COVID illness require a negative COVID test (if returning before 10 days). Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ’s for more details. We continue to update policy based on the County Health Department guidance.

Please be in touch with me to discuss any medical, health, or wellness concerns.

Stay healthy and be well,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG:  acalanesschoolnurse