PARADE Community Bulletin Board

 

 

Welcome to the "new" PARADE Community Bulletin Board. This will be a venue for our families to post messages that they feel would benefit others in our program. Examples of notices would include; Activities and classes offered outside of PARADE, Parent Groups, Meetings, Social Events, etc. The idea is that postings would be beneficial to our PARADE Families but not necessarily sponsored by the program. All postings must be approved by a PARADE staff member.

 

Enjoy the weather, avoid open water dangers

Cold, swift waters make drowning threat high

 

KING COUNTY, WA - With hot weather ahead, residents should think twice before dipping into the dangerously cold waters in this area. 

 

Each year, King County residents die when they venture into these waters without appropriate lifesaving gear and lifeguard protection. In late spring, even as the weather warms up, King County lakes and Puget Sound are still extremely cold, and snow pack melt feeds rivers that are running deep, cold and swift. Public Health is urging all residents to use extreme precaution in activities around open water.

 

"No matter what the outside temperature reads, late spring is not a good time to be swimming in local rivers, lakes or in the Sound,” said Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health - Seattle & King County. “Even the best swimmers with lifejackets are at risk for serious trouble in the cold water."

 

In 2007, there were 24 unintentional drowning deaths in King County. Fifteen of the drownings took place in open water like rivers, lakes, or Puget Sound. Six of them – 25 percent of the yearly total - took place during the months of May and June, when waters are still very cold from winter runoff.  

 

Lakes and rivers are particularly dangerous before summer. Beaches do not have lifeguards yet and rivers are colder, swifter, and more hazardous in general than later in the summer. Stay out of local lakes until lifeguards are in place in mid-June; for spring swimming, choose a pool that has lifeguards.

 

“River systems are not only extremely cold this time of year, they are constantly changing  and may have new pieces of wood either submerged or spanning river channels that can present serious dangers,” said Theresa Jennings, Director for the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. “Rivers will be running high and swift from snowmelt. Swimming is not a good idea in these conditions, and people should exercise great caution when navigating or doing recreational activities on the river.”

 

Recommendations from Public Health

 

Swimming is a great way to stay physically active, but everyone should follow a few safety rules to enjoy the water and reduce danger:

 

Know the water – Washington state waters are cold enough to cause hypothermia even on the hottest summer day; hypothermia can weaken even the strongest swimmer

 

Know your limits – drowning often happens when a person tires while swimming

 

Wear a life jacket – when swimming anywhere without lifeguards or whenever you boat, jet ski, tubing, or do other water sports. By law, children ages 12 or younger must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket or vest on all vessels 18 feet or shorter.

 

Swim in areas that are have a life guard

 

Always avoid alcohol when swimming or boating

 

Keep children within immediate reach near any type of water

 

Kayakers, rafters and other boaters should stay away from rivers unless they are highly experienced, or should sign up with professional touring companies. Professionals will know the river and be aware of common locations where treacherous logjams are located at this time of year.

 

In addition, children should never boat or float a river without the close supervision of an adult. River boaters should know and practice river rescue techniques, and be trained in rescue skills, CPR, and first aid with emphasis on recognizing and treating hypothermia.

 

All boaters should follow additional safety guidelines:

 

Learn to be a competent swimmer

 

Know how to handle your water craft with the proper use of paddles and oars

 

Always stay alert for unexpected hazards

 

For more information on water safety and drowning prevention, visit Public Health - Seattle & King County Web pages at www.metrokc.gov/health/injury/drowning.htm

 

Providing effective and innovative health and disease prevention services for over 1.8 million residents and visitors of King County, Public Health – Seattle & King County works for safer and healthier communities for everyone, every day.

 

 

What's Happening at Carnation Elementary?

 

 

 

Text Box: CARNATION CARES HOLIDAY GIVING TREE True True (``````````` (``````````` 0 1737498 1860804 Attention Carnation Families:   Every year we are so blessed as a staff to have the support and kindness of such a caring community as Carnation.  This year, as a staff, we would like to request your assistance with a special community outreach project we are calling “Carnation Cares: Holiday Giving Tree.”  Often times, we overlook the “hidden poverty” right here in our own community, but as educators we know that there are many families in need for a wide variety of reasons.  During this holiday season we would like your help to reach out to these families and children in need.   Rather than purchasing small gifts and tokens of appreciation for the Carnation staff, we ask that you and your family consider “adopting” one of our children and families in need in our own community.   The “giving tree” gift tags will be located outside the school office and families and classes are welcome to take a tag, purchase the gift for the child on the tag, and return the gift (unwrapped) with the tag attached to the school office by Friday, December 14th.  These gifts will then be wrapped by Carnation students and delivered before the winter break to the “adopted families.”  Cash donations made out to the “Carnation Sunshine Committee” are welcome as well.    Come on Carnation, let’s show our community how much we CARE!   Sincerely, Mr. Poage & the Carnation Staff   PS> If you know of other families in need of support for the holidays please contact the school office or school counselor (844-4551).    

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    Usborne Books

One of our parents, Bev Wennerlind, is an Usborne book consultant. If you are interested in purchasing books, having a home party or viewing a catalog you can visit her website www.ubah.com/Y0986  She can also do teacher appreciation parties or you can purchase a book for your child’s classroom.