Prescription Medications
A Medication Authorization Form for the administration of medication must be completed online by the parent/guardian and placed on file at the school before any medication will be given at school.

A new authorization must be completed at the beginning of each year or whenever there is a change in the medication dosage or schedule.

In accordance with state law, students who need to keep certain medications in their possession for emergencies will need authorization from their parent /guardian and the physician. All authorization forms are available online at the time of registration or from the school nurse.

Prescription medications must be supplied and brought to school by the parent/guardian or authorized adult. The medication must be in the original labeled container. The prescription label must have the student’s name, name of the medication, dosage, route, time to be given, and the name of the prescribing physician. Parents should request the pharmacist to provide a container labeled for school use.

Only the required number of doses needed at school should be brought in the container. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that adequate medication is available at the school. Any new or changing medications must be brought by the parent/guardian to the school nurse.

In the event the school nurse is not available to administer medication, e.g., field trip, unlicensed school personnel, who have completed the Assisted Medication Administration Training, will assist the student with taking his/her medicine. Some restrictions may apply. All medications will be kept in a secure area at school and administered only by designated personnel.

All students’ medications must be picked up by the parent/guardian at the end of the school year or when the medication is no longer needed. Medications left at school will be disposed of on the school nurse’s last workday of the year

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus discovered in 2019.

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

Some people who are infected may not have symptoms. For people who have symptoms, illness can range from mild 60 to severe.

Covid-19 is characterized by fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.

Covid-19 can be indistinguishable from diseases caused by other respiratory viruses or influenza. guidance from the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) will be followed concerning return to school after illness, testing for Covid-19 and mandatory quarantines after exposure to covid-19. 

Almond Flour Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge Brownies

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 9-12
• Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups finely ground almond flour (153 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 200g paleo-friendly dark chocolate bar *see notes* (70-80% cocoa solids, broken into large pieces)
  • 5 tablespoons butter (grass-fed dairy butter or Miyokos dairy-free butter)
  • 1 ¼ cup / 210g maple sugar
  • 1/3 cup / 52g coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup / 73g Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix ¼ cup of the maple sugar with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and set aside.
2. Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper with flaps overhanging. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, remaining 1 cup maple sugar, and ⅓ cup coconut sugar. Remove from heat, stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract and set aside to cool.
4. In a food processor, process the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the large chocolate pieces and pulse 8 to 10 times until the chocolate is in small slivers. Transfer to a bowl.
5. Pour the cooled sugar and chocolate mixture into the food processor and add the eggs. Process until shiny and smooth, 30 to 40 seconds.
6. Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg mix. Don’t overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the baking pan and sprinkle reserved maple sugar and cinnamon mixture overtop. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tops crackle and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool completely in the pan and then use the sling to lift it out.
9. Slice into 2 inch squares.

notes

*Chocolate bars list how many grams they are on the front of the wrapper. For this specific recipe, I used Hu Chocolate Bars, which are 60g of chocolate per bar, so I used about 3.25 bars.

• Find it online: https://daniellewalker.com/almond-flour-cinnamon-chocolate-fudge-brownies/

Healthy Hummus Recipe

• 1 15oz Can Chickpeas
• ¼ cup Maple Syrup
• 1 ½ tbsp Cacao Powder
• ¼ tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Water
• Blend Until Smooth, Enjoy with Fruit or Tortilla Chips

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Signals of Danger: EMFs and Their Hazardous Effects on Your Health

• By Dr. Jay Davidson

We love our devices. Most people are addicted to their smartphone, laptop, or fancy watch that tracks their every move. They stay glued to these devices, whether it’s to take selfies everywhere they go, check email, post photos of what they had for lunch, or “like” their friends’ witty social media banter.

We spend more time talking to someone via text than we do interacting with the person seated directly across from us. And if we don’t post it, then we probably didn’t do, eat, experience, or see it.

Statistics suggest that most people spend five to six hours every day on their phones, and the average person checks Facebook 14 times a day. We’d be lost without our many devices, in more ways than one — we wouldn’t be able to find our friends, our destination, or random yet useful trivia in a matter of mere seconds. We currently have so many devices that they outnumber the population of the world.

These devices provide us with companionship, entertainment, knowledge, and validation. But there’s a downside: They may be bad for our health.

What Are EMFs?
In the early days of cell phones, there was a lot of talk about how using them — and especially holding them up to your head — could cause brain damage. But then that chatter stopped, and most people chalked it up to a conspiracy theory or nasty rumor.

But it turns out that it’s neither conspiracy nor rumor; people just quit talking about it — that is, until recently. Now, more and more, people are finally acknowledging the potential dangers and negative health effects of cell phones and other devices. Essentially, anything that produces EMFs, or electromagnetic fields (sometimes electromagnetic frequencies), can put someone at risk.

EMFs can be grouped into two categories, based on how much radiation they emit. Extremely low frequency (ELF) EMFs range from above 3 hertz up to 3 kilohertz, whereas radio frequency radiation (RFR) EMFs give off between 3 kilohertz and 300 gigahertz. To give you an idea, higher-frequency bands of 5G cell phone technology may reach up to 100 gigahertz.

EMFs are produced by such devices as:

• Bluetooth
• Cell phone towers
• Cell phones
• Communication equipment
• Computers
• Electric equipment and wiring
• High-voltage lines
• Microwaves
• Radar
• Televisions
• Wi-Fi systems

EMFs are an increasing problem. This is in part due to our heightened attachment to our devices. The prevalence of different forms of technology is also on the rise. Children today start using cell phones as young as elementary school age.

All of this means that more people are exposed for longer periods, resulting in greater health risks. More than 3 billion people around the world are affected by EMFs daily.

How Do EMFs Harm Us?
This energy interference is essentially toxic radiation from our machines, and it disrupts our own energy — along with damaging our enzymes, hindering cell division, impeding organ function, and messing with our chemical balance. And yes, research suggests that it can even damage our brains. This causes all kinds of adverse health conditions, including:

• Anxiety
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cognitive impairment
• Depression
• Difficulty learning or concentrating
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Immune deficiency
• Premature aging
• Reproductive problems
• Ringing in the ear
• Sleep issues
• Stress
• Tumors

How to Reduce the Effects of EMFs
Studies have proven that the symptoms of EMF exposure and their severity usually increase with longer exposure. It also is normally reversible, so that once exposure is eliminated, most symptoms tend to decrease in severity or stop altogether. 

In addition, intensity of symptoms usually lessens as the distance from the EMF source increases. In one study, people who reported adverse health effects when in an area of EMF radiation felt better after leaving the same space.

Fortunately, there are ways both to reduce exposure and alleviate symptoms once exposed, so that you can stay healthy without foregoing the devices you adore. Here’s a look at some of them:

• Don’t keep your phone or other devices near your head when charging, such as leaving them on the bedside table while sleeping.
• Get more antioxidants in your diet. Antioxidants have been shown to help fight the effects of EMFs. Especially useful antioxidants include vitamin B9 and vitamin E.
• Keep your distance from your devices as much as you can, such as not putting your laptop in your lap and keeping Wi-Fi modems across the room. Don’t carry your cell phone directly on your person, such as in your pocket.
• Put your phone in airplane mode whenever possible.
• Shut off Wi-Fi when not using it, especially at night. Putting it on a timer to switch off automatically is one way to make it easier.
• Use headphones to avoid placing cell phones near your head.

Use Technology Safely
Exposure to EMFs may be dangerous, but it’s also very hard to avoid entirely. With the ever-increasing prevalence of devices and their corresponding technology, it’s nearly impossible to eliminate all EMF radiation. Most people probably won’t stop posting on Instagram, texting, microwaving their leftovers, or watching TV. EMFs are out there, and they aren’t going away.

However, with some basic precautions and cautionary measures, you can manage to reduce your exposure, protect your health, and still take advantage of the many benefits that your gadgets can offer.