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An absolutely stunning story from KOMO news about SPS students possibly being infected with the HIV virus in school clinics:More than 1,200 students at schools in Seattle and Vashon Island were potentially exposed to hepatitis and the HIV virus through dental equipment that was not completely sterilized, says a local health provider.
The affected schools in Seattle are Denny International Middle School, Chief Sealth International High School, Van Asselt Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Roxhill Elementary, West Seattle Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Madison Middle School, Beacon Hill International and Bailey Gazert Elementary.The district says parents should direct issue to Neighborcare Health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are no reports in the literature of infectious disease transmission from a dental handpiece, so the risk to students is considered to be very low, Erikson said.
Nevertheless, notification letters were sent to patients who may have been affected by the incident to notify them of possible exposure, and to provide details on how they can get testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. The screening will be provided at no cost to patients at Immediate Clinic urgent care centers.
Yet another shocking example of teen tone-deafness/racist behavior this one local from Issaquah. For those of you that don't know the term, "Tolo" is a Sadie Hawkins dance - one where girls invite boys. (I note that a copy of the photo without the blurring of faces is still out there - I chose not to print it.)
A message from the superintendent at Issaquah SD. The girl in question said this was a poor choice and "not what is in her heart."
I note the words of former Washington State Teacher of the Year and great thinker, Nate Bowling:
It's worth pointing out that no one with a comprehensive understanding of chattel slavery would EVER have thought this was even remotely funny. Racism is often a manifestation of ignorance. That means it can be transcended by teaching and/or untaught.On the heels of that issue is a lengthy update from Buzzfeed about the Wisconsin high school students who appeared to be making a Nazi salute in a pre-prom photo. The article hits many important points.
Upcoming threads
- today's Work Session on the Budget (including enrollment). Still a mystery how staff can complain about enrollment and offer absolutely no reason why that might be happening.
- yesterday's Work Session on the Science adoption. I thought you couldn't surprise me after all these years but it was quite a show. Again, I sure wish that they would record the Work Sessions because minutes don't capture all of it. (That said, I can't wait to read the official minutes when they become available.)
- Seattle Council PTSA issues a lengthy white paper on PTA fundraising.
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