From the School Nurse

MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS

Meningococcal meningitis is an acute bacterial disease characterized by sudden onset of fever, intense headaches, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. This condition occurs most frequently in children under five (5) years of age, however older children and adults can also get the diseases.

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It is books that are the key to the wide world; if you can't do anything else, read all that you can.
-- Jane Hamilton

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Helpful Information

LaCHIP is a health insurance program designed to bring quality health care to currently uninsured children and youth up to the age of 19 in Louisiana. Children can qualify for coverage under LaCHIP using higher income standards than traditional Medicaid. A family of 4 can earn as much as $53,000 and still qualify for LaCHIP coverage for kids. For more information, go to www.lachip.org.

From the Principal

Red River Elementary made a gain of 6.6 in our School Performance Score. This gave the school a 2 STAR ranking. The SPS for this year is 85.8. For 2009 we must reach a growth target of 5.2. We are very proud of each of the stakeholders involved in our school. Thanks to all for making this happen!

Jamie Lawrence