Wed. Envelope 9/30
Published by Mrs. J. Connell (Tech) September 29th, 2009 in Announcements, Wednesday Envelope. 
Congratulations to the 7th Grade B2 girls team! They really had a winning streak last weekend! On Saturday 9/26 they won against St. Raphael 25-20, 17-25 and 15-2. On Sunday 9/27, they won against St. Pius 25-21 and 25-23.
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Dear St. Joan of Arc Families-
I just wanted to give you a ‘heads up’ that we are kicking off our calling campaign for this year’s SJA Dinner Dance Auction being held on November 20th to benefit the 2009-2010 school year.
Remember that this event is the single largest fundraiser that directly benefits the school. It helps to reduce costs associated with tuition & maintenance. Our goal is 100% donation participation. If you don’t have a specific item to donate, you can sponsor an item that has been selected by one of our auction committees, or simply make a cash donation.
So please be prepared to receive a call from one of your fellow “Joaners” over the next few days and remember to be kind! We are all trying to make “Christmas in the Caribbean” a success!
Thanks in advance for your kind support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Clements, Auction Chair and
The St. Joan of Arc Auction Committee
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Kindergarten “Donuts for Dads” on Friday, October 30th at 8:00 AM
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Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. They can be spread by close contact with other people.
Lice mostly live in hair and occasionally eyebrows and eyelashes.
Small, red bumps on the scalp, neck, and shoulders (bumps may become crusty and ooze)
Tiny white specks (eggs, or nits) on the bottom of each hair that are hard to get off
Lice on scalp and clothing may be difficult to see, unless the infestation is heavy. If you see something moving, it’s called a louse.Treatment
Lotions and shampoos containing 1% permethrin (Nix) often work well. They can be bought at the store without a prescription. If these do not work, a doctor can give you a prescription for stronger medicine. Such medicine should be used exactly as directed.To use the medicine shampoo, first rinse and dry the hair. Then apply the medicine to the hair and scalp. After 10 minutes, rinse it off. Check for lice and nits again in 1 week and repeat the treatment if necessary.An important part of treatment is removing the eggs (nits). Certain products make the nits easier to remove. Some dish washing detergents can help dissolve the “glue” that makes the nits stick to the hair shaft.
Metal combs with very fine teeth are stronger and more effective than plastic nit combs. These metal combs are easier to find in pet stores or on the Internet than in pharmacies.
Removing eggs may prevent the lice from returning if the medication fails to kill every one of them.
Treat children and adults with lice promptly and thoroughly.
Wash all clothes and bed linens in hot water with detergent. This also helps prevent head lice from spreading to others during the short period when head lice can survive off the human body.
Repeat combing for nits in 7-10 days.Treatment can cause significant side effects in children younger than 6 months old, the elderly, and anyone weighing less than 110 lbs, especially when the treatment is used repeatedly in a short period of time.
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2009-2010 Battle of the Books
4th-5th Grade
Who? All 4th-5th graders.
What? Kids read 10-15 books over the next several months (see attached list). 
You prepare for and participate in “battles” against other schools after school.
When? Reading starts now! Meetings begin October 7 after school in the library. SJA will participate in 8 battles. The more you read, the more battles you can be in. Click here for more info.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Lisle Community Unit School District 202 has an ongoing early childhood screening process. We are currently taking information for preschool screening to take place for the 2009-2010 school year. You may contact the district and request a questionnaire to be mailed to your home. If you would like additional information on our screening process and/or would like to request a questionnaire please call Kay Collins in the Student Services office at 630 493-8008. Once you have completed and returned the questionnaires to the district, early childhood professionals will review the information and notify you of the results.
The preschool screening is used to discover whether there are concerns about your child’s development. If difficulties are detected through the screenings an extensive evaluation may be considered.
Who may be screened?
1. Do you live in Lisle Community Unit School District 202?
2. Is your child between the ages of 2 years 9 months to five years old and NOT eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2009 (birthday after September 1)?
3. Do you have concerns about your child in any of the following areas?
Vision/Hearing, Speech and/or Language, Motor Skills, Social Skills, Cognitive/Thinking Skills
If you answered yes to all three of the above questions, call the Student Services office 630 493-8008 to request information about our screening.
Preschool screening is not mandatory but all preschoolers are encouraged to participate.
If you have a question or concern about your child’s development and your child is under 2 years 9 months, please contact Child and Family Connections of DuPage at 630 493-0400.
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The following are housed in the Sports Section of the blog.
