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A child with a tree nut allergy can't eat or come into contact with any tree nut/peanut products. It is more than just not liking nuts. If a child with a severe allergy accidentally eats a tree nut or peanut, then they could break out in a rash, have swelling of the face and airways, or could stop breathing. In extreme cases and without medical care, a severe food allergy can be deadly. Samples of Tree Nuts: almond; Brazil nut; cashew; chestnut; filbert/hazelnut; macadamia nut; pecan; pine nut (pignolia nut); pistachio; walnut. Did you know that a peanut is NOT a tree nut? Peanuts: Students can also have a severe allergy to peanuts. Peanuts grow under the ground and are a part of the legume family. What is a Peanut/Tree Nut Safe Campus and how can I help? LGSD wants to provide a safe place for all students to go to school. We have made the following changes to keep students with a peanut/tree nut allergy safe: Tell your teacher and the school nurse if you are allergic to peanuts, tree nuts or any other foods. No peanut or tree nut products are served in the cafeteria. Everyone needs to wash their hands with soap and water to remove any peanut/tree nut residue after eating. Hand sanitizing does not remove residue. Everyone is encouraged to pack peanut/tree nut free snacks and lunches. This includes peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter crackers, peanuts, almonds, pecans, etc. If your child does bring a nut product to school for lunch or snack, please let your teacher or school nurse know so that a plan can be implemented to keep others safe. Do not share food! Please teach your child to not share food with other students. If you are making food for a class party, please check with the teacher for food allergies in the class. The teacher can give you guidelines to keep students safe. Food allergies are serious. Say "no" to teasing and tricks. If your friend has an allergic reaction, tell a grownup quickly. Remember: "Be a PAL!" - P rotect A L ife Every Day Matters There's a very strong correlation between good attendance and success in school. On the other hand, students who regularly miss school are also more likely to struggle in school. Missed days add up quickly: Just two days a month puts a child's success in jeopardy because students fall behind and disconnect. By third grade, it gets much more difficult to catch up. Students who regularly miss school can quickly feel hopeless, and returning becomes harder and harder. The reasons for chronic absenteeism are understandable but they must be addressed. Troubleshooting issues that are keeping a student away from school can make a difference immediately and for the long term. Students with solid attendance are much more likely to be successful during school and after graduation. Even at the elementary level, regular and consistent attendance is crucial! Island City School is asking families to Make An Attendance Pledge Today! For more information, please go to www.Every-Day-Matters.org LGSD Tech Support Like Us on Facebook Kindergarten Roundup Read more about Kindergarten Roundup Registration for Kindergarten Is Now Open Please complete the pre-registration form below if you have a child that will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020. After completing the survey, a staff member will be in contact with you. We look forward to hearing from you! Registration Form Read more about Registration for Kindergarten Is Now Open Island City Principal Named Oregon Elementary School Principal of the Year John Tolan, Principal of Island City Elementary in La Grande since 2002, has been named the Oregon Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Oregon Elementary School Principals Association (OESPA) and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA). Tolan is now in the running for the National Elementary School Principal of the Year Award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Read more about Island City Principal Named Oregon Elementary School Principal of the Year LGSD and CHD Team Up to Provide Help to Kids The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for children. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping in a healthy way with stress will make you, the people you care about, and our community stronger. Read more about LGSD and CHD Team Up to Provide Help to Kids Coronavirus Health and Safety Information Hello Families! The La Grande School District has developed a COVID-19 information resource website. Please feel free to explore this website to review parent resources, public health agency resources, and school district resources. You can find it here: https://lagrandesd.org/covid-19-information-and-resources Read more about Coronavirus Health and Safety Information Girls Basketball Schedule 2020 Girls BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Central 1, Central 2, Central 3 Greenwood 1, Greenwood 2 Island City 1, Island City 2 Tuesday, January 28 Practice for all school Wednesday, January 29 Central 1 v. Central 2 @ C Greenwood 1 v. Greenwood 2 @ GW Island City 1 v. Island City 2 @ IC Central 3 Bye - no game Thursday, January 30 Central 1 v. Central 3 @ C Read more about Girls Basketball Schedule Conscious Discipline for Families This class series is FREE Be the Person You Want Children to Be Set Limits Respectfully Notice and Connect with Children Build Self-Esteem and Willpower Teach Children to Manage their Emotions Create Teaching Moments Help Children Learn from Mistakes Includes Dinner and Childcare at no cost! Register by calling: 541-910-6280 Or 541-910-5646 *Pre-registration required Read more about Conscious Discipline for Families Explore Science Club Explore Science Club is coming to Island City School! GO STEM (Greater Oregon Science Technology Engineering & Math) Explore science after school is a fun, hands-on setting with local scientists. You’ll learn about things like drones from an information technology manager, map making from a geographer, fish habitat from fisheries biologists and about bat adaptations from a wildlife biologist. -- The number of participants will be limited to 15, so sign up quickly! Read more about Explore Science Club Parenting with Love & Logic Dates: Beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2020 for seven weekly session Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesdays Location: 810 14th Street (Head Start Building), La Grande Facilitator: Mary Lu Pierce - Educator; Retired Middle School counselor; Mediator Register: Call Mary Lu at 541-910-4004 Cost: $10 per person for workbook Read more about Parenting with Love & Logic Island City Newsletter - December 03, 2019 REMINDER---NO SCHOOL - Friday, December 6, 2019 This will be a Targeted Parent-Teacher Conference in the morning and a Safety Training for teachers in the afternoon. CANNED FOOD DRIVE---Island City School students will be assisting Island City Lions Club with the annual Canned Food Drive from December 9 through December 20. Our school goal is 1000 non-perishable food it...