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As we draw to the close of the school year I have a few reminders:

Please remember to pick up any unused medication that is kept in the clinic. This

includes daily medication, allergy and asthma medication, and medications such as

Tylenol, ibuprophen, or cold medicine. Nothing can be kept in the clinic for next

year.

This summer, please pick up any allergy, asthma, or other med forms and have

them filled out by your health-care provider over to be ready for next year. We

cannot use from this school year in August.

Health Care Plans can be picked up for the summer break. Please re-read

carefully. If no changes are made, please sign and date at the beginning of the

school year or make any changes and initial changes.

This has been a wonderful year and I truly enjoy working with your children and look forward to next year. Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. Have a wonderful summer break.

Kathy Jacoutot, RN, BSN

School nurse

Make Sunscreen a Necessity

With all the cold, snowy days of winter behind us and the warm, lazy days of summer just around the corner, it’s time to think about using sunscreen daily.

We all know the higher the sun protection factor (SPF) number, the greater protection from the ultraviolet rays. However, after you reach and SPF 30, the protection is about the same as a higher SPF number.

Fair-skinned people should always wear an SPF of at least 30. People with darker complexions can still burn and suffer from sun damage, even they should wear at least and SPF of 15.

It is important to apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside. This allows the lotion to be absorbed by your skin. Remember to always reapply your sunscreen, especially after going in the water.

Shake your sunscreen well before applying since some particles may clump up and make sunscreen less effectively. Also, always check the date on your sunscreen since some ingredients may degrade over time.

The American Cancer Society says to, “Slip Slop Slap.” This means slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat before spending time in the sun.

Wherever you find yourself this summer, be sure to take your sunscreen with you.

Healthy Helpings

Marinated Chicken Tenders in Slow Cooker

3 lbs. chicken tenders

15 oz. bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing

1 Tbsp. canola oil

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt

Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Cut chicken tenders into 1-inch square pieces, and place them in a 9 x 13 pan. Pour Italian dressing over meat, and marinate for at least three hours. Place flour and seasonings in sturdy plastic bag. Add one-third of the cubed chicken. Toss until coated. Remove chicken (reserve flour mixture). Brown in canola oil, in skillet. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon. Place in slow cooker. Repeat last two steps with remaining chicken. Cover. Cook on low for two to three hours. Serve with brown rice and vegetables.

**from Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly cookbook

Mountain View Elementary

3448 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066

770-578-7265

www.cobbk12.org/MtView/

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