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Primary School NewsThe Primary School choir in actionIt is a season of festivities and congratulations are in order for somany events. Congratulations to all students on their wonderfulperformance in the Primary School Winter Concert! It iswonderful to have a common experience of almost everyone inthe Primary School community member gathered in the choir oraudience Thank you, parents for your support. Thank you toMrs. Christensen and Mrs. Magda, as well as all staff for directingand supporting the students in their work.Just after this issue is published, the Primary School studentswill have presented Snow Queen. It is wonderful to see so manyenergetic cast members. Thank you to Mrs. Kemp for directingthe musical, and thank you to staff and all cast parents for yourwork on the costumes, publicity, make-up and in generalsupporting the arts and the children.Next week’s excitement will be the Juletrefest at 9:00 on Monday,a visit to Soma Farm for Grades K-2 on Tuesday and for Grades3-5 on Wednesday. Grades K-2 also will be in pajamas for PolarDay on Wednesday.December 19 marks the beginning of a new lifestyle for Mrs.Rebecca Vetnes. She is expecting her child in January. We wishher the very best in her year away to focus on her family. Thankyou for all you contribute to our school, Mrs. Vetnes. Joining asthe new teacher for Grade 4 after the holiday will be Mr. DanKryszak. We extend a warm welcome to him and his wife,Colleen, as they settle into Norway for the rest of the schoolyear.Many children have been involved in making arts and craftsafter school under the direction of Ms Henshelwood. It has beenfun to see the smiling faces holding gifts they have made andwrapped.Some students will be leaving us in December as they move tonew assignments with their parents. We wish you the very best.We will have about 15 new children joining the Primary Schoolin January. If you see someone new, please make them feel athome with our school community.There will be a Primary School Roundtable Discussion from19:00-20:00, Monday, 28 January, in the ISS cafeteria. This is atime for you to discuss areas that you think are going well andareas that you feel are challenges for the Primary School. This isa public general discussion. We don’t talk about individualstudents, teachers or parents, but you do talk with the individualprincipal. Come join the discussion.This is a humbling time of year when we can feel lucky for all wehave, all we can share and our ties to friends and families. As youtravel and enjoy the holiday, remember to see and be seen, andcheck the optional exits wherever you stay before you need them.Your community wants to continue to share wonderful timeswith you in 2008.Have a terrific and safe holiday!Len Duevel, PhDPrimary Schoool PrincipalLPDuevel@isstavanger.noIMPORTANTIMPORTANTDATESDATES– UPCOMINGUPCOMINGEVENTSEVENTSEvent12 · The Informer 19 December 2007DateSoma Farm Trip for Grades K-29-12:30, 18 DecemberSoma Farm Trip for Grades 3-59-12:30, 19 DecemberHolidays20 December- 7 JanuarySchool Resumes8 JanuaryGrade 3 swimming14 JanuaryParent Association New Parent Coffee9:00, 16 JanuaryGrade 2 swimming21, 28 January; 4, 11, 25 FebruaryGrade 2 Assembly10:30, 28 January100 th Day of School 28 JanuaryPrimary School Roundtable Discussion, Cafeteria 19:00-20:00, 28 JanuaryPre-School 4 Assembly9:00, 12 February
News fromInfectious MononucleosisAnother name for MONO is Glandular Fever.It’s caused by a virus, the Epstein-Barr Virus.A positive blood test is the only way to confirmthe diagnosis.How is the virus transmitted?The disease is passed through saliva, kissingbeing the obvious way to pass on the virus. Beextra careful and do NOT share cups fordrinking and keep a safe distance from sneezing/coughing friends.SymptomsGlandular fever often starts with a few days ofmild symptoms, including headache, andtiredness.The major symptoms then develop, and may lastseven to twenty one days. Sore throat, fever,swollen glands, you may also develop a rash,fatigue, experience night sweating, have anenlarged spleen or liver.How long will you be ill?The illness is unpredictable. Many people neverhave to be bedridden because their illness is somild. Others are not so fortunate and need to beconfined to bed, most people are up and aroundwithin a few days.Loss of energy/fatigue may be a factor in therecovery period. How long you remain tiredfrom this illness varies considerably, anythingbetween a few days and several months.Athletics, physical training will be restricted,depending on the results of the blood tests.If you suspect that you have some of thesymptoms described here, don’t panic.See your doctor or school nurse.Heather MelhusHealth ProfessionalA big thank you once again to our volunteersand to everyone who purchased books from the ParentAssociation Book Club sale this fall. Through yourpurchases, the libraries obtained these excitingadditions, and more!Eulalia! by Brian JacquesSnakebite by Anthony HorowitzAbsolute Chaos by Sharon CreechThe Wright Three by Blue BallietClarice Bean, Don’t Look Now by Lauren Child24 Hours series (Arctic, Desert, Rainforest, etc.)Know Your Sport series (Cricket, Rugby, Judo)Animal Lives Series (Tigers, Giraffes, Orangutans)The Informer 19 December, 2007· 13
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