Upcoming Documentary: Angry Kids & Stressed Out Parents

The documentary follows children and parents enrolled in groundbreaking 
early childhood interventions that are currently being used or piloted 
in various parts of Canada -- at home, in school and in the community 
-- to help children (especially those at-risk because of Adverse 
Childhood
Experiences) master the skills they need to be successful later in life.

Two school programs (one preschool, one elementary) in particular are 
focussed on in the doc.

These early intervention programs are evidence-based, and provide a 
return on investment that will not only help these children now, and 
help them avoid future troubles, but also save on societal costs down 
the road.

"Angry Kids & Stressed Out Parents" will debut on CBC Television's Doc 
Zone on Thursday, March 27th at 9pm in most of Canada (9:30 in 
Newfoundland & Labrador).

Fruit and landscaping trees for your yard or boulevard for $10 through a Greenest city Treekeepers program

Does your boulevard, backyard or front yard need more trees?
You could purchase them for $10 each by visiting the Treekeepers  Greenest City 2020 website.

http://www.treekeepers.ca/get-a-tree.php3

 If you identify yourself as being part of Garibaldi Annex school community, you could help us receive a farther greening $500 grant:)

Cheers and happy sunny Sunday!

A.R. Lord fundraiser raffle - draw March 13

Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School Presents

“FREE THE ROCKS” RAFFLE

Prize #1:  FAMILY FUN Package, value $380

• shopping spree for 6 video games from Electronic Arts
• gift cards from Fresh Slice Pizza

Prize #2:  DINNER AT HOME Package, value $275

• Steam Tea House tea package
• Black Rook Bakehouse gift certificate
• Rio Friendly Meats gift certificates
• Wheelhouse Seafood & Specialty Meats gift certificate
• 2 bottles of Rovitti extra-virgin olive oil
• Choices Markets gift card
• Choices Markets recipe books
• Rival electric fondue pot
• 14 piece BBQ tool set

Prize #3:  DINING IN THE ‘HOOD Package, value $205

• Laughing Bean Coffee Co. gift card
• Tacofino Commissary gift certificate
• The Slocan gift certificate
• BierCraft gift card
• Roundel Cafe gift certificate

• Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine gift certificate

Choose the prize you’d like to win, mark the number on your tickets.  Tickets are $5 ea or 3 for $10.

Draw date: Thursday, March 13, winners will be notified by phone/email.

To purchase tickets, call 604.713.4620  or email drarlordelementaryschool@gmail.com

We have received reports of Pinworms at Garibaldi.

The eggs can live for up to Three weeks.

Attached is some information about what they are and how to deal with them.

https://wm.shaw.ca/service/home/~/Pinworm.htm?auth=co&loc=en_CA&id=87162&part=2

Perhaps you cold circulate this to your parents community.

Lorraine Baker

VP Garibaldi

       Home Learners

 

KidsHealth.org The most-visited site devoted to children's health and development

Pinworm Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. One of the most common roundworm infections, pinworm infections affect millions of people each year, particularly schoolkids. But if your child develops a pinworm infection, don't worry. Pinworms don't cause any harm (just itching), and it won't take long to get rid of them. And people who have pinworms aren't dirty — kids can get pinworms no matter how often they take a bath. How Pinworm Infections Spread Pinworm infections (also known as "seatworm infection," "threadworm infection," "enterobiasis," or "oxyuriasis") are contagious. People become infected by unknowingly ingesting microscopic pinworm eggs that can be found on contaminated hands and surfaces, such as: bed linens towels clothing (especially underwear and pajamas) toilets bathroom fixtures food drinking glasses eating utensils toys kitchen counters desks or lunch tables at school sandboxes The eggs pass into the digestive system and hatch in the small intestine. From the small intestine, pinworm larvae continue their journey to the large intestine, where they live as parasites — their heads attached to the inside wall of the bowel. About 1 to 2 months after a person acquires the pinworm eggs, adult female pinworms begin migrating from the large intestine to the area around the rectum. There, they will lay new pinworm eggs, which trigger itching around the rectum. When someone scratches the itchy area, microscopic pinworm eggs are transferred to their fingers. Contaminated fingers can then carry pinworm eggs to the mouth, where they are reingested, or to various surfaces, where they can live for 2 to 3 weeks. If you're wondering if your family pet could give your child a pinworm infection, it can't. Pinworms don't come from animals. Signs and Symptoms Often, someone can have a pinworm infection without having any symptoms. When symptoms are present, the most common one is itching around the rectum and restless sleep. The itching is usually worse at night and is caused by worms migrating to the area around the rectum to lay their eggs. In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and cause a vaginal discharge. If the itching leads to broken skin, it can also become a secondary bacterial skin infection. If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms in the anal region, especially if you look about 2 or 3 hours after your child has fallen asleep. You might also see the worms in the toilet after he or she goes to the bathroom. They look like tiny pieces of white thread and are really small — about as long as a staple. You might also see them on your child's underwear in the morning. Abdominal pain and nausea are less common symptoms but can occur if there is a high population of pinworms in the intestines. Diagnosis and Treatment Your doctor may ask you to help make the diagnosis of pinworm by placing a sticky piece of clear cellophane tape against your child's rectum. Pinworm eggs will stick to the tape and can be seen under a microscope in a laboratory. The best time to take a sample of eggs using tape is at night or in the morning before a bath (this is when there is the highest concentration of pinworm activity around the rectum). The doctor might also take some samples from under a child's fingernails to look for eggs. If your child has a pinworm infection, the doctor may prescribe an antiworm medication that is given in one dose and repeated in 2 weeks. The doctor may decide to treat the entire family, especially if it is a recurrent infection. Although medicine takes care of the worm infection, the itching may last about a week after medicine is taken. So the doctor may also give your child a cream or other medication to help stop the itching. Frequent hand washing and routine household cleaning measures (including frequent changing of underwear, and washing everyone's pajamas and bed linens) also will help reduce the spread of pinworm infection to the family. When to Call the Doctor Call the doctor if your child complains of an itchiness or he or she always seems to be scratching the anal or vaginal area. Also ask about whether pinworms could be to blame if your child has trouble sleeping or has begun to wet the bed. (Pinworms can irritate the urethra — the channel through which urine leaves the bladder and exits the body — and lead to bedwetting.) Prevention Here are a few ways to prevent pinworm infections in your family: Remind kids to wash their hands often, especially after using the toilet, after playing outside, and before eating. Make sure your kids shower or bathe every day and change underwear daily. Keep kids' fingernails short and clean. Tell kids not to scratch around their bottom or bite their nails. Wash your kids' pajamas every few days. Remember that pinworms are quite common among kids and aren't harmful. By taking a short course of medication and following some prevention tips, you'll be rid of the worms in no time. Reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD Date reviewed: May 2011

Note: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995- The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.

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Manure sale next Saturday!

The extended weather forecast says we will have a good weather!
Please, come and help us bag up the manure. Most help is needed between 10am and 2pm. Please, let Kerry know that you can help or e-mail me at the.manure.sale @gmail.com. Childcare and snacks/lunch are provided.

Please, spread the word of our sale to all your neighbours and if they need delivery, let them pre-order their bags at through link

******* Order Form ********

 Thanks for your help! All of the proceeds go towards Garibaldi programming.