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PTA NEWS: DECEMBER 2005

A “KNIGHT” OF THE ARTS

TELLER RECEIVES CHUN GRANT!!!

The Truth About Karen Marie Esquibel By Drake Wheeler     Her name when she was born was Karen Marie Timmreck.  She has one brother, Paul.  They lived in Highland Park, Michigan.  She moved to Colorado and has been here for 36 years.  Ever since she moved here, she has loved the weather.      In third grade, Mrs. Esquibel decided to be a teacher when she grew up, and I guess she followed her dreams to become one.  She became a teacher because of the pay (JUST KIDDING).  It was because she loves working with kids.  Mrs. Esquibel said, “There’s always something new happening, so it’s never boring.”
The Interesting Life of Ms. Coleman By Amara Sailing          One of the third grade teachers at Teller is Ms. Coleman.  Her full name is Christine Coleman. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has one brother and has lived in Denver for 36 years.  She says that the best things about living in Colorado are the sun and the snow.  When Ms. Coleman was ten years old, she wanted to become a teacher when she grew up, because it was in her family, and she loves children.  She says that the best thing about teaching is the children.   Ms. Coleman likes to read books, garden, do pottery, draw, cook, watch movies, walk her dog, listen to music and travel.  The best book Ms. Coleman ever read was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.  Ms Coleman says that the most surprising thing about her is that she lived in France and studied French.
The Truth Behind Ms. Owen, the LmB Teacher By Hassan Noor      Her name is Jan (Janet) Owen.  She was born in North Platte, Nebraska.  She has two brothers.  Mrs. Owen has lived in Parker, Colorado for 21 years.  She likes to ride her horses.  Here is a secret that should not come out of my mouth, but I will tell you: when she was ten years old, she wanted to be a cowgirl.       Ms. Owen says that the best things about Colorado are the scenery and the weather.  She likes to teach because she wants to open up the world of books to kids.  Here is another secret: she is an introvert.
Ms. Lyons Tells Her Story By Rachel Kennedy      Ms. Lyon’s goals are to make sure everyone learns and has fun.  Her maiden name was Kartalla Csilla Vita.  She was born in Germany and has five sisters and two brothers.  Ms. Lyons has lived in Denver for an astonishing 33 years.  When she was ten years old, she wanted to be a doctor, but she became a teacher, instead, then a principal.  She says that she likes being a principal because of all the hugs.  Ms. Lyons relates that the best things about Colorado are that there is sunshine and no humidity.      For fun, Ms. Lyons likes to read, travel, go to the theater and to the beach.  Get this: she doesn’t have a favorite book because there are so many.  Now here’s something you probably don’t know:  Ms. Lyons can speak Hungarian, but sometimes forgets the words, because she has nobody to practice with.  That’s the story about Kartalla Csilla Vita and I hope you enjoyed it.

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

School Health Issues:  Flu Season and Schools

• Flu symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, and nasal congestion.
• Flu is spread when a person who has the flu coughs, sneezes, or speaks and sends the flu virus into the air.  The virus enters the nose, throat or lungs of a person and multiplies.  Flu spreads less frequently when a person touches a surface that has flu viruses on it.
• If you get the flu:  rest, drink plenty of liquids, and avoid alcohol and tobacco.
• Antibiotics like penicillin will not cure the flu.  The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot.  Over-the-counter medications may relieve symptoms of flu.  The National Institute for Allergies & Infectious Diseases recommends acetaminophen (Tylenol) for children; aspirin or acetaminophen for adults.  Decongestants, cough suppressants, and use of a humidifier can provide symptomatic relief.
• In addition to flu shots, three antiviral medicines are available by prescription that will help prevent flu infection:  Tamiflu, Flumadine and Symmetrel.

• Encourage children to cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands frequently, and keep hands away from eyes, nose and mouth.
• A sick child is advised to stay at home during the first days of illness when symptoms are most severe and the infection is most contagious.  Children can return to school when symptoms are improving and no fever has been detected for 24 hours.