Health Services Update: COVID-19

By Gina Miller, LPS School Nurse, and Wendy Rau, Health Service Supervisor

“There is no time for despair, no place for self pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. This is how civilizations heal.”  ~ Toni Morrison

Things have been moving at a rapid pace in the past weeks since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dr. Joel announced that school would continue via remote learning for the rest of the school year.

These are uncharted waters for all of us in the education system - school nurses, teachers and administrators. We may have been tempted to shield our children from these realities, but we’ve learned instead to follow age-appropriate, evidenced-based practice that shows those who are taught certain life skills and strategies are better prepared for the uncertainties in life and tend to be strong and successful. Here is a great resource to aid in these conversations: Talking to Children about COVID-19

Now it’s our time to practice perseverance and resiliency collectively from home. Recognize what we can change and what we cannot. Stay informed, but take intentional breaks from media information. Be intentional about a schedule. Try something new.  Practice good hand washing and good physical spacing.  

As we work together to meet the needs of all of our students, please use the resources available for staff, families and students on the LPS  webpage, COVID-19 Resources and Information 

Gina Miller, LPS School Nurse

Wendy Rau, Health Service Supervisor

 

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