Student Health & Nutrition
Our students are very important to us, so as your child we realize their health is of the utmost concern. Below, you will find information pertaining to student health and nutrition. If you need to speak with a campus nurse, you may call or email with your concerns.

You will also find great nutritional information below and at the web sites provided.

For more information about school lunches, see each campus web site for menus, online meal payment, nutrition ideas and more:


To Communicate With the District Nurse:

Name & Email  Web site Phone 
Regina Carmichael, RN
 Nurse's Web Site 267-8342 


 


School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Every independent school district is required by law to have a School Health Advisory Council; of which the majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the school district (Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code). Click here to find out more about SHAC.

New Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013
See the Registration & Immunization page for important updated immunization information.
Student Drug Testing Program
To learn more about the LVISD student drug testing program, click here.

Health Alerts & Notices
Flu Season
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Help! My Child Has Head Lice
It sounds gross and can be embarrassing, but Nits Happen! It's a very common problem, especially for kids ages 3-12 yrs. (girls more often than boys), but they are not dangerous and they don't spread disease. However, they are contagious and can be downright annoying.

See the LVISD guidelines followed when a child is found have live head lice or untreated nits.

The fact sheet at Centers for Disease Control Parasitic Disease Division, is very hepful. In addition, check out the treatment information posted here.
Get F.I.T.T.!
When it comes to exercise think of the F.I.T.T. principle; a set of rules that should be adhered to in order to benefit from any form of fitness training program.

The first element in the F.I.T.T. principle is frequency, or how often during the week you get your body moving. At a minimum your body needs three sessions each week with 5 to 6 being more ideal.

The second rule in the F.I.T.T. principle relates to intensity. Intensity means how hard you work when you do move your body. Find a balance between working harder, but not so hard that you can hardly breathe or your muscles hurt for days afterwards.

The third component is type of exercise you choose. To make your heart and lungs stronger, the movement you choose needs to be continuous and
use large muscle groups. Examples include running, walking, swimming, dancing or cycling.

The last element in the F.I.T.T principle is time or how long you should be exercising.
Individuals with lower fitness levels should aim to move for a minimum of 20-30 minutes. This can increase to as much as 45-60 minutes as fitness levels increase. Take some time today and map out your F.I.T.T. plan for you and your family!

Find other interesting nutrition information and ideas at Lift-Off!’s Playground - a web site brought to you by Sodexho with fun nutrition and fitness information to keep children healthy and active.
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