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32 The Courier SUN • kids & education • SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com ▶ kids & education Don’t let germs hitch a ride home from school As a new school year gets into full swing, parents know that along with library books, art projects and worksheets, season when it is at its worst. To keep kids healthier at school and prevent them from bringing viruses and bacteria home, follow these GERMfighting tips and say no to G-E-R-M-S: G ... Get vaccinated The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year to protect against the flu St. Agnes Academic High School OPEN HOUSE October 17th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm their kids often bring home a ton of germs. As students travel on the school bus, sit in the cafeteria, and participate in classroom studies, they can pick up viruses and bacteria. By simply touching their desks and lunch tables and swapping school supplies with classmates, kids are likely to bring home germs from school, and then spread them to family members. “Visiting Nurse Associations provide critical support in flu prevention through immunization clinics and providing educational resources to families, caregivers, schools and community centers,” says Tracey Moorhead, president and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA). “With school back in session and flu season looming, it is important for parents to be aware of germs that can pass from school to home, and everywhere in between. VNAA and its members are proud to partner with The Clorox Company and Say ‘Boo!’ to the Flu to create healthier communities this cold and flu season.” Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s why it’s important for parents to start taking preventative steps to stop the spread of germs that can cause cold and flu now, so they are prepared for flu •100% Graduation rate •100% College acceptance rate •AP & College credit classes •Honors Program •Classrooms equipped with iPads •New physics lab www.stagneshs.org 718-353-6276 ext. 11 13-20 124th St. College Point, NY 11356 virus. Get vaccinated before flu season peaks by locating a clinic that offers flu vaccines in October or November, like VNAA and Clorox’s annual Say “Boo!” to the Flu vaccination events. E ... (Do the) Elbow cough Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands, since hands are more likely to spread bacteria and viruses through touch. R ... Reach for disinfecting wipes Who knows what germs kids bring home on their backpacks or lunchboxes and spread onto surfaces in your home? The CDC recommends disinfecting surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu. It is important for parents to wipe germ hot spots around the house that are touched most frequently - like doorknobs, light switches, faucets, high chairs or plastic toys - with a household disinfectant, like Clorox(R) Disinfecting Wipes, which kills 99.9 percent of germs that can live on hard non-porous surfaces for up to 48 hours. M ... Make hand hygiene fun Make sure kids wash their hands the right way. They should wash frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). S ... Stay home when sick Schools can be petri dishes of learning. If possible, keep kids home from school when they are sick to help prevent teachers and classmates from catching their illness. For more information on how to prevent the spread of germs, visit www. Clorox.com/GermsStick. Courtesy BPT St. Agnes Academic HS By design, St. Agnes is a small school where each student is treated as an individual and everyone is known by name. Admission to St. Agnes is based on the TACHS results and the student’s academic record. One-hundred percent of our recent graduates have gone on to college or university. St. Agnes graduates set high goals and have a positive attitude about education, work, the world, and themselves. St. Agnes is much more than an all-girls high school. We’re in the business of education and enriching the lives of young women to prepare them for leadership. Programs of study are carefully structured to meet each girl’s individual scholastic needs. Students bene t from small class sizes, a dedicated faculty and the latest instructional resources, including iPads. For the academically gifted, St. Agnes offers honors, Advanced Placement and college credit courses. St. Agnes also boasts of its Science Research Program af liated with the University at Albany. Full-time guidance counselors are available for academic support, college information and preparation, and personal assistance. The culminating part of a St. Agnes student’s experience is when she has the opportunity to participate in an on-site admissions interview where she will receive her college admission decision on the spot. St. Agnes offers students a comprehensive extracurricular program. After school, you may nd a St. Agnes student scoring a goal on the soccer eld, pirouetting in the dance studio, working out in the tness center, or volunteering at New York Hospital of Queens. Students are encouraged to become young women of faith and service. St. Agnes will be holding an Open House on October 17th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 13-20 124th Street, College Point, NY 11353 718-353-6276 • www.stagneshs.org


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