Thursday, July 26, 2012
VHS Senior Portrait Day
Verbena High School seniors will have their senior pictures taken on Friday, August 17, beginning at 9:00 AM. The photographers are from Bill Miller Studio.
Gr 7-12 Orientation Day
Grades 7-12 at Verbena High School will have orientation on Thursday, August 16, from 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM. Homeroom rosters will be posted on August 6. On August 16, students will be able to go to their homeroom teacher for their schedule, start-of-school forms, and to pay for their locker.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Special Dates for Back-to-School at Verbena
Verbena High School is having special registration days for new students in grades K-12 on August 6-7 from 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Please bring your child’s blue immunization record, registered birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residence such as a utility bill, in addition to the withdrawal form and grades from their last school. Legal guardianship papers will also be required if the student is living with one parent or someone other than parents. Remember the first day of school is August 20 this year. There will be an orientation and open house for the elementary students on August 16: grades K-2 from 12 noon till 4:00 pm at the Verbena Annex and for grades 3-6 from 11:00 am till 3:00 pm at the main campus. School supplies may be brought to the school on this orientation day.
There will be some changes in the parent pick-up location this coming year due to a new drive way which has been completed at the main campus. More information will be provided during the orientation by the principal Mrs. Robin Cagle.
There will be some changes in the parent pick-up location this coming year due to a new drive way which has been completed at the main campus. More information will be provided during the orientation by the principal Mrs. Robin Cagle.
Fun in the Sun
We all need some sun exposure; it's our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But it doesn't take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and repeated unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and skin cancer. Even people in their twenties can develop skin cancer. “Most kids rack up a lot of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it's important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, said Traci Duncan, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at Children’s of Alabama. “ With the right precautions, you can greatly reduce your child's chance of developing skin cancer.”
Use Sunscreen Consistently
Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids, including formulations for sensitive skin, brands with fun scents like watermelon, long-lasting waterproof and sweat-proof versions, and easy-application varieties in spray bottles. What matters most in a sunscreen is the degree of protection from UV rays it provides. When faced with the overwhelming sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels.
For kids age 6 months and older, select an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays (referred to as "broad-spectrum" sunscreen). In general, sunscreens provide better protections against UVB rays than UVA rays, making signs of skin aging a risk even with consistent use of sunscreen. To avoid possible skin allergy, don't use sunscreens with PABA; if your child has sensitive skin, look for a product with the active ingredient titanium dioxide (a chemical-free block). To get a tanned appearance, teens might try self-tanning lotions. These offer an alternative to ultraviolet exposure, but only minimal (or no) protection from UV light.
For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:
Apply sunscreen whenever kids will be in the sun.
Apply sunscreen about 15 to 30 minutes before kids go outside so that a good layer of protection can form.
Don't forget about lips, hands, ears, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them (in case the straps shift as a child moves).
Don't try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it generously.
Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every 2 hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Reapply after a child has been sweating or swimming.
Apply a waterproof sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need protection that lasts. Waterproof sunscreens may last up to 80 minutes in the water, and some are also sweat- and rub-proof. But regardless of the waterproof label, be sure to reapply sunscreen when kids come out of the water.
Keep in mind that every child needs extra sun protection. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that all kids — regardless of their skin tone — wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Although dark skin has more protective melanin and tans more easily than it burns, remember that tanning is also a sign of sun damage. Dark-skinned kids also can develop painful sunburns.
Use Sunscreen Consistently
Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids, including formulations for sensitive skin, brands with fun scents like watermelon, long-lasting waterproof and sweat-proof versions, and easy-application varieties in spray bottles. What matters most in a sunscreen is the degree of protection from UV rays it provides. When faced with the overwhelming sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels.
For kids age 6 months and older, select an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays (referred to as "broad-spectrum" sunscreen). In general, sunscreens provide better protections against UVB rays than UVA rays, making signs of skin aging a risk even with consistent use of sunscreen. To avoid possible skin allergy, don't use sunscreens with PABA; if your child has sensitive skin, look for a product with the active ingredient titanium dioxide (a chemical-free block). To get a tanned appearance, teens might try self-tanning lotions. These offer an alternative to ultraviolet exposure, but only minimal (or no) protection from UV light.
For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:
Apply sunscreen whenever kids will be in the sun.
Apply sunscreen about 15 to 30 minutes before kids go outside so that a good layer of protection can form.
Don't forget about lips, hands, ears, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them (in case the straps shift as a child moves).
Don't try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it generously.
Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every 2 hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Reapply after a child has been sweating or swimming.
Apply a waterproof sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need protection that lasts. Waterproof sunscreens may last up to 80 minutes in the water, and some are also sweat- and rub-proof. But regardless of the waterproof label, be sure to reapply sunscreen when kids come out of the water.
Keep in mind that every child needs extra sun protection. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that all kids — regardless of their skin tone — wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Although dark skin has more protective melanin and tans more easily than it burns, remember that tanning is also a sign of sun damage. Dark-skinned kids also can develop painful sunburns.
Monday, April 23, 2012
2012 PSAT/NMSQT
The 2012 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test that students must take to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions for college scholarships that will be awarded in 2014. The PSAT will be given on October 17, 2012. The cost is $14 per student tested. Fee waivers are available to students who qualify for free/reduced lunch if requested by May 15. Students who will be juniors in the fall of 2012 please let Mrs. Champion know by May 15 if you want to sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT.
Junior Visitation Day at Judson College
Experience Judson College on the day that they have set aside especially for juniors. Call 800-447-9472 to reserve your place. Call or visit the website at www.judson.edu for directions. Attend Junior Visitation Day and they will waive your Judson College application fee. Your day there gives you a chance to explore Judson's academic program in depth, meet other students and Judson faculty, and tour their facilities. The Admissions and Financial Aid Seminar will introduce you to their admissions process and comprehensive program of financial assistance.
Summer School 2012
Summer school forms are available in Mrs. Champion's office. Students who need a summer school form must sign that they received one. Summer school courses are held at Chilton County High School and cost $300 each. Driver's Education classes cost $200. A $50 deposit is required by May 24th. The balance of the fee is required on the first day of class. Cash, certified check, or money order only - no personal checks. See Mrs. Champion for more information or call Chilton County High School.
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