Dear families,
A reminder that this Wednesday is a half-day with a 12pm dismissal, and there is no school Thursday or Friday. We wish you all a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday and long weekend!
November is National Diabetes Month. It is important to become familiar with the warning signs of diabetes. Knowledge is a key weapon against this disease and its complications.
Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes — these symptoms can occur suddenly and must receive immediate medical attention:
- Excessive thirst
- Frequent urination sometimes exhibited by bedwetting (in large quantities)
- Blurry vision
- Extreme hunger
- Unexplained weight loss even though eating and feeling hungry
- Sweet, fruity odor on breath
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea/vomiting
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness, lethargy
- Irritability/mood changes
- Rapid, heavy breathing
- Confusion, Stupor
- Unconsciousness
Many of these symptoms can be related to illnesses that are not associated with diabetes. This should be discussed with a health care provider. Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. Different factors, including genetics and some viruses, may contribute to type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults. Despite active research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. Treatment focuses on managing blood sugar levels with insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications. Jordan Weiss, a nine-year old from Newton, Massachusetts, passed away in 2003 from complications related to undiagnosed Type 1 Diabetes. To honor Jordan’s memory, the JBW Fund was established by his family to foster awareness and education of the warning signs of diabetes. Sometimes the signs are obvious and sometimes the signs are subtle, limited and attributed to another illness. The latter was the case for Jordan. Familiarizing yourself with the warning signs could help save a life.
For more information, talk to Nurse Kristen or visit:
Inclusive Schools Week is coming up December 2- 6, celebrating the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors.
Upcoming Dates To Note:
- Wednesday, November 27th: Early release day; 12:00 dismissal
- Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th: No school — Thanksgiving recess
- December 4th: Early release day; 12:30 dismissal
- December 9th-12th: Lincoln-Eliot Book Fair
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Principal Morrissey