August News 2015 - Brentwood Academy

August News 2015

August 2015 Getting Ready For School ! Volume: 79

Brentwood Tiny Tots Announcement
Academy Playroom
News Parents: Effective September 1st the
News tuition fees will be changing . The new
Fees are listed below
School Closed– Mon-
day September 7 La-
Summer Camp Ends– bor Day Weekly Monthly
Friday September 4 First Day Of School– Infants $320.00 $1385.00
School Closed– Mon- Tuesday September 8 Non toilet trained toddlers $300.00 $1300.00
day September 7 School Supply Toddlers $285.00 $1235.00
Labor Day List Pre-K $285.00 $1235.00
K-6 $320.00 $1385.00
2 Children $510.00 $2210.00

First Day Of School– Parents of Pre-K— Blue Bird of August 24 —
Tuesday September 8 1st Grade, supply Alexandria September 4, Transi-
lists are located On tioning all schools
The School’s Web- Summer Camp
Blue Bird of site Ends– Friday
Alexandria II September 4
K-2
School Hours
Blue Bird School Closed– Mon-
8:45—3:30 Dayschool day September 7 La-
bor Day
School Uniforms News
Tuesday September
8th School uniforms Summer Camp Ends– First Day Of School–
resume Friday September 4 Tuesday September 8 Blue
Bird of
Parents please have School Closed– Mon- Table Of Vienna
your child well pre- day September 7 La- Contents
pared for the first day bor Day Summer Camp Ends–
of school by wearing First Day Of School–  Summer is ending Friday September 4
the correct attire and Tuesday September 8  Safety Tips School Closed– Mon-
having the supplies  Announcement day September 7 La-
needed  Discipline Tech- bor Day
First Day Of School–
Parents ask and make sure your child/children’s nique Tuesday September 8
file is complete and up to date with all the state  Lunch Menu
licensing regulations  Get set for school

2015 Summer Safety Tips

Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

BUG SAFETY

Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child.
Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered
foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints.
To remove a visible stinger from skin, gently back it out by scraping it with a credit card or
your fingernail.
Combination sunscreen/insect repellent products should be avoided because sunscreen
needs to be reapplied every two hours, but the insect repellent should not be reapplied.
Use insect repellents containing DEET when needed to prevent insect-related diseases. Ticks can transmit Lyme Disease,
and mosquitoes can transmit West Nile, Chikungunya Virus and other viruses.
The current AAP and CDC recommendation for children older than 2 months of age is to use 10% to 30% DEET. DEET
should not be used on children younger than 2 months of age.
The effectiveness is similar for 10% to 30% DEET but the duration of effect varies. Ten percent DEET provides protection
for about 2 hours, and 30% protects for about 5 hours. Choose the lowest concentration that will provide the required
length of coverage.
The concentration of DEET varies significantly from product to product, so read the label of any product you purchase.
Children should wash off repellents when they return indoors.
As an alternative to DEET, picaridin has become available in the U.S. in concentrations of 5% to10%.
When outside in the evenings or other times when there are a lot of mosquitoes present, cover up with long sleeved shirts,
pants and socks to prevent bites.
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
The playground should have safety-tested mats or loose-fill materials (shredded rubber, sand, wood chips, or bark) main-
tained to a depth of at least 9 inches (6 inches for shredded rubber). The protective surface should be installed at least 6 feet

(more for swings and slides) in all directions from the equipment.
Equipment should be carefully maintained. Open "S" hooks or protruding bolt ends can be
hazardous.
Swing seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or canvas.
Make sure children cannot reach any moving parts that might pinch or trap any body part.
Never attach—or allow children to attach—ropes, jump ropes, leashes, or similar items to play
equipment; children can strangle on these. If you see something tied to the playground, remove
it or call the playground operator to remove it.
Make sure your children remove helmets and anything looped around their necks.
Metal, rubber and plastic products can get very hot in the summer, especially under direct sun.
Make sure slides are cool to prevent children's legs from getting burned.
Do not allow children to play barefoot on the playground.
Parents should supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.
Parents should never purchase a home trampoline or allow children to use a home trampoline because of the risk of serious
injury even when supervised.
Surrounding trampoline netting offers a false sense of security and does not prevent many trampoline-related injuries
If children are jumping on a trampoline, they should be supervised by a responsible adult, and only one child should be on
the trampoline at a time; 75% of trampoline injuries occur when more than one person is jumping at a time.
BICYCLE SAFETY
A helmet protects your child from serious injury, and should always be worn. And
remember, wearing a helmet at all times helps children develop the helmet habit.
Your child needs to wear a helmet on every bike ride, no matter how short or how
close to home. Many injuries happen in driveways, on sidewalks, and on bike paths,
not just on streets. Children learn best by observing you. Set the example: Whenever
you ride, put on your helmet.
When purchasing a helmet, look for a label or sticker that says the helmet meets the
CPSC safety standard.
A helmet should be worn so that it is level on the head and covers the forehead, not
tipped forward or backwards. The strap should be securely fastened with about 2 fingers able to fit between chin and strap.
The helmet should be snug on the head, but not overly tight. Skin should move with the helmet when moved side to side. If
needed, the helmet's sizing pads can help improve the fit.
Do not push your child to ride a 2-wheeled bike without training wheels until he or she is ready. Consider the child's coor-
dination and desire to learn to ride. Stick with coaster (foot) brakes until your child is older and more experienced for hand
brakes. Consider a balance bike with no pedals for young children to learn riding skills.
Take your child with you when you shop for the bike, so that he or she can try it out. The value of a properly fitted bike far
outweighs the value of surprising your child with a new one. Buy a bike that is the right size, not one your child has to
"grow into." Oversized bikes are especially dangerous.

HEALTH TRICKS EVERY PARENT
SHOULD KNOW

Clear a Stuffy Nose
How to do it: Dissolve a quarter teaspoon of salt in a half cup

of warm water, and fill a nasal-spray bottle with the solution.
Spritz twice into each nostril, then have your child blow his nose
into a tissue. (If your child is too young to blow, use a bulb syringe
to suction out the fluid.)
Why it works: Salt water loosens thick mucus, making it easier to
discharge from the nose, and restores the natural moisture of the
inner membranes.
When to call the doctor: If you think your child may have an ear or
sinus infection. (Symptoms include a fever, persistent cough, ear-
ache, or yellow or green nasal secretions.)

Give Medicine to a Baby or Toddler
How to do it: Place your child in an infant seat or have anoth-

er person cradle her in a similar position, then let her have several
licks of an ice pop or ice cube. Now quickly squirt the medicine
into the side of her mouth, between her cheek and her gums.
Why it works: Cold numbs your baby's tongue and cheeks, mak-
ing her less sensitive to taste and less likely to spit the medication
back up. (Serving medicine cold -- with your doctor's okay -- can
also lessen an unappealing taste.)
When to call the doctor: If your child is too sick to keep the medi-
cine down, or if she spits up two or more doses.

Relieve Teething Pain
How to do it: Fold a washcloth into a small triangle, dip one

corner in water, and place in the freezer for a few hours. Once it's
frozen, let your baby grasp the dry end of the cloth -- or hold it for
him -- while he gnaws on the frozen corner.
Why it works: The rough fabric makes a baby's irritated gums feel
better, and the cold soothes the area, helping to reduce swelling
and inflammation.
When to call the doctor: If your baby seems to be in pain -- or if
the frozen washcloth doesn't ease his irritability.

Soothe Itchy Mosquito Bites
How to do it: Gently roll a liquid or solid antiperspirant over

the swollen, irritated welts. Wait five minutes, then reapply if the
bites are still itchy.
Why it works: "The aluminum salts in the antiperspirant cause
fluid in the bites to be reabsorbed into the body," explains Ken-
neth Haller, M.D., an assistant professor of pediatrics at Saint
Louis University School of Medicine. "When the swelling sub-
sides, the itching goes away."
When to call the doctor: If the bite shows signs of infection, such
as red streaks or increased tenderness, or if your child develops
flu like symptoms -- such as fever, headache, muscle pain, or
swollen glands -- that could signal West Nile virus.

Ease Diaper Rash
How to do it: Instead of cleaning your baby's bottom with premois-

tened wipes, hold her over the sink and let warm water wash over her
inflamed skin. Then dry her off using a blow-dryer set on cool.
Why it works: Washing with plain water and drying with air feels good
on sore skin. In addition, it speeds healing by decreasing friction on the
area. Exposure to the chemicals in baby wipes will only make the irrita-
tion worse.
When to call the doctor: If your baby's rash doesn't clear up after two or
three days or if it's dark red or raised.