[BakerButlerMatters] Update

[Thomas Pajewski]

NEW, this school yearŠPTO Liaisons!
 
This school year, the Baker-Butler Elementary School PTO is in the process
of identifying a parent volunteer from every classroom to be the ³PTO
Liaison².  This supportive role is intended to extend the reach of our PTO
volunteer coordinator into individual classrooms for parent volunteers in
order to help PTO when additional support is needed from individual
classrooms for PTO events.  Please consider becoming involved in our school
community by volunteering to help when you are called by the PTO Volunteer
Coordinator or a PTO Liaison from your child¹s classroom.  It is a great way
to make new friends for the entire family and support the excellent work our
PTO is doing.  
 
Sincerely,
 
David A. Cushman         Gwedette Crummie
Principal                        Assistant Principal
 


Notice from Dr. Moran regarding MRSA

October 18, 2007

Dear Community,

Recent reports about the presence of a staph infection called
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Bedford, VA has caught
our community's attention. The purpose of this letter is to help you to
learn more about MRSA, steps you can take to stay healthy and what our
schools do to prevent the spread of infection. MRSA is a common type of
bacteria often found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. It is a
common cause of skin infections. It normally does not cause disease unless
it enters an opening in the skin. It most often is spread by close contact
with infected people or the things they touch. It is not spread through the
air. Click here to learn more about MRSA. There are simple steps people can
take to prevent MRSA and other staph infections:

* Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly and frequently.
* Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered.
* Avoid sharing personal items such as towels or sports equipment.
* Shower immediately after physical activity.
* Properly clean and disinfect sporting equipment.
* See a doctor if a sore or cut becomes red, oozes, causes pain or isn't
healing.

Our School Division is taking steps to reduce the spread of germs and
infection:

* We are increasing employee awareness by providing information about MSRA
and prevention.
* We have increased and enhanced custodial cleaning efforts in schools. Our
standard procedure is to disinfect restrooms, health clinics and locker
rooms in schools daily. Custodians also will now disinfect daily doorknobs
and handles, sinks and counters in classrooms.
* We have shared information about prevention and control of MSRA for
athletic teams with our athletic directors and coaches.
* We have asked school Principals to remind students about the importance of
hand washing and to review proper hand washing with our younger students.
While MSRA is found commonly in the environment and can't be eliminated,
routine cleaning and good personal hygiene practices can greatly reduce the
risk of infection. I encourage you to talk with your health care provider or
a school nurse to learn what you can do to keep your family healthy and of
low risk for staph infections.

Sincerely,

Dr. Pamela R. Moran
Superintendent
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