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American
Diabetes Association Recognizes FBISD as the Top Philantropic District in the
Nation!
Eight
Fort Bend ISD schools received national recognition from the American Diabetes
Association (ADA) for raising more than $148,000 to support children and adults
with diabetes. The money will help fund research, information programs, and
advocacy efforts that support the Association’s mission to prevent and cure
diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Honored
at the elementary level were:
These
eight schools were honored as among the top 25 ADA supporters in the nation, and
earned FBISD the designation as the #1 Philanthropic District in the Nation!
Pictured
at Colony Meadows are (front, from left) students Conor Uresti, Samantha Graves,
Ben Graves; and (back) Donna McMenemy, principal; students Victoria Williams,
Emily Uresti, Amy Farrell; and P.E. teacher, Angela Fraley.
Important Immunization Information Available
for Fort Bend ISD Parents
Before
enrolling children in school, many parents will need to have their children
immunized. Proof of current immunization is required for all children entering
school for the first time. As a convenience to parents, Fort Bend ISD provides
the following information regarding clinical health services and providers of
immunizations. Families may visit their personal physicians or visit any of the
following locations:
Fort Bend County Health Department (281-342-6414)
Current
immunization records are required. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian (with legal papers). Services are offered on a "first-come,
first-served" basis and are offered at a minimal fee of $5.
East End Annex in Missouri City 303 Texas Parkway
or FM 2234, Suite 202 Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:30
p.m. Friday and 2nd Saturday of each month: 9:00 - noon
Clinical Health Services in Rosenberg 4520 Reading
Road, Suite A Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to noon
Fort Bend County Clinical Health Services Mobil
Health Unit The schedule varies, but the typical hours
are: 10:00 a.m. - noon and 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. There is no cost for
immunizations at these locations. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian with papers. Call 281-342-6414 for details.
Fort Bend Family Health Center
Richmond location (281-342-5176) 400 Austin Street 8:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (The center stops taking patients when the
number that can be served during the allotted time is reached.)
Fort Bend Family Health Center New Hope Clinic
Stafford location (281-261-0182) 10435 Greenbough, Suite 300
United Way Building 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (The center stops taking patients when the number that can be
served during the allotted time is reached.)
Reminder
Regarding Student Medication at School
Fort Bend
ISD also reminds families that students who require medication while at school
must have their parents (not students) deliver the medication to the school
clinic. Students may not carry medication, including non-prescription
medication, with them or administer medicine to themselves. All medications
delivered by parents to the clinic must be accompanied by a written request and
instructions signed by the parent.
There are
rare instances in which life-threatening conditions exist and a student may need
to carry his own medication. In the event that a student needs a medication for
an emergency situation, please discuss that with your school nurse. If
medication is provided for any acute reaction, such as given for asthma, acute
allergic reactions, insect bites or stings, hemophilia, etc., it must be
accompanied by a physician's written authorization, as well as the parent's
written request. In these rare instances, the physician's authorization must
state that: the condition is life threatening, self-administration of the
medication is necessary, and the student is knowledgeable in self-administration
of the medication. Duplicate medication should be kept in the school clinic for
possible emergency situations. Parents are also reminded to update their child's
school nurse about any new medical condition their child may have.
