Volume 14 Issue 5

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Sports Physicals – When Is The Best Time?

Have you ever been caught with your son or daughter needing a physical examination at the last minute so they can participate in a sport here at school? Has your son or daughter ever missed a game or practice because they did not have a physical on file here at school in the nurse’s office? It is state law that a student may not practice or play in a game without a proper physical examination on file with the school nurse. It might be wise to follow this plan:

Have your child’s annual physical examination scheduled for the months of June or July each year.  This is the optimal time of year to have this taken care of. The physicals are good for 13 months.  If you have a

June or July physical, you’ll never miss or worry about missing a day of practice or games because it runs out at the wrong time. The doctor’s offices get swamped with athletic physicals in early August, and sometimes it’s hard to get an appointment. If you schedule your appointment for June or July, your child will not have to miss school to go to the appointment. If everyone got on the summer schedule, it would make it a lot better for you, your child, and your coaches. Consider a summer physical for your child. Forms can be obtained in the main office, the nurse’s office, or from one of your coaches.

In addition to this, we have

offered physicals here at the school the last 3-4 years. Drs. Marino and Holton have volunteered to give physicals here at school to make it even more convenient for you athletes and parents to get this taken care of. One big benefit to us as a school, both Drs. Marino and Holton charge $20 for the physical (a discounted rate to start with), and then they have donated that money back to the school athletic fund. Their generosity is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions about physicals, please contact the school nurse, Tina Zimney-Johnson, or athletic director Bruce Held at 947-4328. We will be happy to answer any of your questions!

By: Bruce Held

BLACKHAWK

Title I reading students work very hard throughout the year to develop their literacy skills.  These children are following  the Hinton Community School Mission Statement as they “prepare for future challenges”.  One of these future challenges will be in reading directions and following them to do or make something.  The students had a fun time practicing this skill. They read the book How to Make a Card. When they finished reading the book, the children gathered the materials, followed the directions, and made a Valentine’s card to give to

someone special. The students wrote a Valentine message for someone special in each card. So keep your eyes open around Valentine’s Day.  If you receive one of these cards, you will know that you are indeed someone special!    

By: Laurie Law

Are You Someone Special?