Parents, please use this weekend to wash all your kids clothing, bedding, etc. I know it is a lot of work, but when the Norovirus can last 3 weeks on surfaces or clothing, we need to be diligent with killing this virus.
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Did You Know:
The symptoms of Norovirus: Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, possible: fever, headache, body aches.
You can spread the Norovirus after you get better. The Norovirus is still being produced in your body after you get over your symptoms. Even once you feel better, you should still stay home at least 48 hours after. This is vital if we are ever going to get this virus out of our community.
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Did You Know:
Soap and Water can wash Norovirus away, but it takes really hot water to kill it. So please wash your hands with soap often and wash your clothes with Very Hot Water.
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Did You Know:
Hand Sanitizers do not kill the Norovirus. The CDC recommends using bleach to kill it, including chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
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SELFIE OF THE WEEK SUBMISSIONS: Congratulations to our custodian- Ian for being selected this week! Seems fitting for everything we are dealing with! GO DEMONS!!!
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Hello, this is Stephen Schreibeis, the Superintendent at Glendive Public Schools. As I am sure you have heard, our community is battling the norovirus among other sicknesses. Because of this, GPS is taking steps to keep our students and staff safe. School will be canceled on Monday, January 27th. This unprecedented step has been taken to help give our students and staff time to get better, to thoroughly sanitize our buildings, and to try to stay ahead of it moving forward. We want to make sure that we are able to kill the virus in our schools so that we can continue to keep our school environment as safe as possible. Please understand that the only way that this virus will go away in our community is if every individual takes the steps seriously that the Health Department has sent out to everyone. Please review the message that the Health Department has sent out on their Facebook Page and website if you have not already. Glendive Public Schools has also posted this information on our app, websites, and Facebook Pages. We know that the virus will keep cycling through our community and schools if people do not follow these guidelines. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our community safe and healthy. Thank you for your understanding.
Friday, 1-24-2020 Bus 5 will not run this afternoon. Not enough drivers.
The Dawson County Health Department is requesting the assistance of community members in doing their due diligence in preventing the spread of Norovirus circulating in our area. Just because you have had Norovirus once, it does not provide you with immunity. Within three weeks, you could get it again.
Norovirus symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Preventative measures include:
Hand Hygiene – wash with soap and water NOT hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer does not destroy the norovirus.
Disinfect - contaminated surfaces including laundry with chlorine bleach.
Launder – contaminated bedding and laundry should be washed with hot water, detergent and bleach
Protect yourself by wearing gloves when handling soiled items.
Food Prep – do not prepare food for at least 48 to 72 hours after symptoms end.
Stay home – Do not return to work or school or childcare for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve.
If symptoms persist or worsen, follow up with your healthcare provider.
For more information click on the links below:
Norovirus Outbreak Management Guide: http://bit.ly/2RjNtcH
Symptoms of Norovirus: http://bit.ly/2ROWAB0
Parents, we will have boys basketball pictures after school on Thursday, January 23rd. Packets were passed out on Tuesday. If you need another we have additional packets in the office.
Update from Mr. Buckley (AD): Here is the schedule that was sent to me from Watford City for the boys basketball games this weekend:
Game Times are Central Time
11 am – 7A
12:15 pm – 8B
1:30 pm – 8A
Note that there is only 1 7th grade game. Thank you!
You are invited to our FREE "Stronger Together" Community Training on Tuesday, January 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the DCHS Auditorium.
Jeff Veley will be back to train Mental Health Professionals, Educators, Youth Group Leaders, Health Care Professionals, Parents, etc. on how to train kids to deal with their squabbles. If you work with or around kids, this training is for you. "Squabbles" is a great way to train the kids that you work with in Conflict Resolution and to help them cope and be resilient.
We hope to see you there!
The boys basketball games today in Baker have been moved to Baker high school.
Everyone is invited to a Lunch & Learn on Monday, January 20th from 12-1 in the GPS Board Room (Merrill Ave Entrance).
Jeff Veley (National Resilience Educator) will be here to teach you how to empower youth to squash squabbles before they cause drama or trauma.
Bring a Brown Bag Lunch
Light Refreshments Provided
Hope to see you there (even if you can't make the whole hour)!
ICU BLITZ Day today! Those students with missing assignments were able to get extra help and students with no missing assignments got to participate in the fun activities! Power of ICU at work!
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CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Unruh- head cook for being selected as the December WMS staff member of the month! Mrs. Unruh.....YOU ROCK!!!
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What is your favorite food?
Well uh, I’m a cook so therefore I just like it all---Fish, beef, chicken, seafood
What is your favorite thing to do away from school?
Fish and camp
What is your favorite part of working at WMS?
I love coming to work to see and visit with my co-workers and students. Plus I really do enjoy my job!
What advice do you have for students?
Well, every choice a person makes shapes their character--SO CHOOSE WISELY!!
What is your favorite quote?
All I can say is good things in life come by perseverance and dedication!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for selected as WMS December students of the month! 6th- Emma Buckley & Quinn Hoffer; 7th- Allie McGinnis & Shann McPherson; 8th- Anna Hull & Hunter Moos.
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From Mr. Buckley (AD): The game times for WMS basketball on (1/11) Saturday VS Williston have been moved up to 9/10:15 am MST. Games will be played at DCHS on the split courts. If you have questions please let me know. Thank you!
1-8-2020 Bus 3 will not run this afternoon.
Please watch this video from Superintendent Schreibeis (2:15).
https://youtu.be/YRf82Jrk58I
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From Transportation Department:
Bus 3 will not be running this morning.