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Principal: Darlene Gordon
Secretary: Bev Sharpe
Phone: 375-2252
Fax: 375-2517

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Parent-Child Mother Goose Program @ RL Clemitson Elementary
by Bev Sharpe - Monday, 27 February 2012, 02:42 PM
 
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program ~ March 30th to June 1st, 2012 @ RLC Elem.

  • Enjoy an hour of rhymes, songs & stories with your babies and young children.
  • Learn ways to encourage development.
  • Meet other parents.
  • Learn about community resources.
When: Fridays @ 10:00am to 11:00am
Dates: March 30th to June 1st
(Friday, April 6th & Friday, May 18th Not In Session)
Where: R.L. Clemitson Elementary
To Register: Please call 1-250-573-3227

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We're Scent Considerate in School District 73
by Bev Sharpe - Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 01:14 PM
 
Why the health concern about scents?
While fragrances may be pleasing to some people, they can be unpleasant and harmful to others. Scents can cause serious health problems. People with allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and asthma can become quite ill when exposed to scents. Reactions can vary from mild to severe and can interfere with daily activities and being able to stay at school or work.

Reactions to scent products include:
  • headaches
  • difficulty concentrating
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • watery or dry eyes
  • sneezing and nasal congestion
  • rashes and hives
  • muscle and joint pain
  • swollen lymph glands
  • difficulty breathing
  • life threatening asthma attack
  • life threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Natural scents (from flowers, animals) can cause health problems but most scents today come from chemicals. These chemicals evaporate into the air and attach themselves to our hair, clothing and surroundings. They can trigger a reaction long after the user is gone.

Chemical fragrances are present in many things we use every day, including:
  • laundry products - detergents, fabric softeners, anti-cling products, bleach.
  • personal care products - soaps, body washes, deodorants, lotions and creams, makeup, perfumes, colognes and aftershaves, shaving cream, hair products (shampoo, conditioner, gel, hair spray), suncreens.
  • school supplies - whiteboard markers, glue sticks, felts, crayons.
  • art and craft supplies - markers, paper, paint, candles.
  • cleaning products and air fresheners.
  • flavoured food (gum and candy).
Often, users and scented products are unaware of how strong their scent is because they are unaffected by the chemicals. They may also be unaware that the chemicals in their scent can cause an allergic reaction for some people.

How can you and your family be scent considerate?
  • Be respectful of people with allergies. Ask yourself - do you or your children want to make someone sick?
  • Use scent-free products. Read ingredient labels when shopping. If fragrance, perfume or flavour is listed, the product is not fragrance free, even if labelled as unscented or scent free.
  • Avoid using perfume, cologne or other scented products when going into a scent considerate school or building.
  • Keep your workplace and home well ventilated.
  • Keep the air clean and safe for everyone.
What has School District 73 done about scent allergies?
Our School District strives to provide a healthy learning and working environment. Scent allergies are no different from other allergies, like peanuts or seafood.
  • Everyone who enters a scent considerate school or building is asked not to use or wear scented products.
  • Signage is posted outside and inside these buildings.
  • Reminders are in school newsletters and on websites.
  • All school events are scent considerate.
  • SD73 uses many low odour, allergy aware maintenance products.
Scent considerate programs are in place in many businesses, government agencies and places of worship.

For additional information on scent allergies, go to:

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/scent_free.html

Canadian Lung Association
http://www.lung.ca/protect-protegez/pollution-pollution/indoor-interieur/scents-parfums_e.php

Thompson Rivers University
http://www.tru.ca/wellness/sharetheair/index.html

For additional public health information, contact Interior Health's Public Health Nursing.
Kamloops 250-851-7300
Barriere 250-672-5515
Chase 250-679-1418
Clearwater 250-674-3141
Logan Lake 250-523-9724




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