Friday, December 14, 2012

Have you been accepted? Congratulations:)

For those of you receiving those hard-earned college acceptance letters, congratulations!   If you would like to allow Mt. Hope to celebrate your accomplishment, please bring in a copy of your letter to your guidance counselor and we will announce it on the HNN.  

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Announcement from BWEF

Per the request of the BWEF, I have posted the letter from Jock Hayes, BWEF Board chair.

Dear Friends,

It's likely that you recently received a letter (see attached) from me on behalf of the Bristol Warren Education Foundation (BWEF), appealing for support of our 3rd Annual Drive for Educational Excellence, “Better Together" is the theme for the drive. I want to thank those who have responded with support and encourage those who may be considering a donation.

This drive represents a significant portion of BWEF's annuals fund-raising effort and we are committed to seeing that your donation goes straight to work impacting the lives of the students of Bristol and Warren.

Here are just a couple of examples of BWEF supported programs this year…


• POW!Science Night (held in each district elementary school) - http://www.eastbayri.com/news/scientific-discovery-makes-for-great-entertainment-at-guiteras-school/

Here's a look at the more than $43,000 in grants funded by BWEF this year...


As a direct result of support from people like you students will participate in programs focusing on a range of disciplines such as math, science, filmmaking, literacy, music, art, communication, foreign language, physical education and community building, using both school and community resources. Thanks to strong support from the community through the Annual Drive for Educational Excellence and other fund-raising efforts BWEF is able to continue its support of these world-expanding programs. BWEF has awarded over $125,000 in grants since its inception in 2007.

No gift is too small. Consider this: If each household in Bristol and Warren donated $0.01 per day, that’s right $3.65 a year, BWEF would double its capacity to deliver innovative programs to the classrooms of Bristol and Warren. Now that’s Better Together. 

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online at http://www.bwedfoundation.org/page/make_donation 
or mail your donation to:
BWEF
PO Box 543
Bristol, RI 02809

Happy Holidays,
Jock Hayes
BWEF Board Chair

Blood Drive on December 14th


The Winter Blood Drive is this Friday, December 14. Students may sign up at lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday.  There are multiple posters around the school with specific information about the requirements.  Also, students may visit www.ribc.org for more information. 
 
The average donation takes around 45 minutes from start to finish. It is safe and confidential.  One pint of blood can help up to three patients.  It is a way for students to help others without involving money.
 

Important Information about the Flu in Rhode Island


The Rhode Island Department of Health has asked that schools post the following information.   I respectfully request that you pass the information along when you can.    Best regards, Jennifer Copeland



 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations 

 Department of Health 
Three Capitol Hill 
Providence, RI 02908-5097 
401-222-5960 / Ri Relay 711 
www.health.ri.gov 
December 7, 2012 
Dear Parent or Guardian, 
Over the last few days the number of flu cases in Rhode Island has increased greatly. In the past, when the flu has hit Rhode Island this hard at this time of year we faced very severe flu seasons. 
The good news is that the flu vaccine being used this year is very effective. Everyone older than six months of age should be vaccinated against the flu. Flu vaccine will help you stay out of the doctor’s office and the hospital, will help your children stay at school, and will help prevent the spread of the flu in your home. 
Where can you be vaccinated? 
Children and adults can be vaccinated at doctors’ offices or at public clinics. Adults can also be vaccinated at pharmacies (for example, CVS, Rite Aid, or Walgreens). 
For a list of public clinics, visit www.health.ri.gov or call the HEALTH Information Line (401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711). Staff on the HEALTH Information Line can direct you to a clinic where there is no charge for flu vaccination and where health insurance is not required. 
Other important tips to stay healthy 
 Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand gel. 
 Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Flu is spread through coughing or sneezing on other people or into your hands. Cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent others from getting sick. 
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way. 
 Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods. 

If you think you have the flu 
 Check with your doctor. 
 Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid using alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco. 
 Consider using over-the-counter medicines such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve symptoms. Children younger than 19 years old should not be given aspirin to treat the flu. 
 Stay home from work or school until you have been fever-free (temperature less than 100.4ºF/38ºC) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications. 

If you have any questions about the flu or flu vaccine, call the HEALTH Information Line 
(401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711) or visit www.health.ri.gov. I wish you and your family a happy, healthy holiday season. 
Sincerely, 
Michael Fine, M.D. 
Director of Health