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Williamsburg High Student: Life Is Going To The Dogs
Nanci Young, The Workplace Learning Connection

Dustie Cronbaugh from Williamsburg High loves animals. So, she decided to learn more about veterinary careers on November 23, 2009 as part of a group job shadow coordinated by the Workplace Learning Connection. Dustie, along with 20 other teens from 9 area high schools spent part of the day with a current veterinary student at Iowa State University. While Dustie examined animal bones, she found out about the things she could be doing in high school to pave the way for the upcoming eight years of college required for this field. Cronbaugh also went to Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital to view their ICU, surgical, dental, and rehabilitation areas. While there, she was able to observe a dog do physical therapy on an aquatic treadmill and view a recently removed dog spleen. This is the kind of work-based learning you can’t do in a high school classroom! Practicing veterinarians earn an average of $79,000 a year and the field is becoming more and more specialized. To learn more about this career and others, check with the high school guidance office or go to www.workplace-learning.org to find out more.

You and your family can practice the values of compassion and service each and every day when you host an international exchange student in your home. Join EF Foundation for Foreign Study and take the lead in promoting global understanding and cross cultural awareness, all while invigorating your community and Williamsburg High School. If interested contact John or Judy Schwab @ 319-828-6039 or johnmanx20@southslope.net.

Sophomores/Juniors: Do you have a dream career in mind? If you do- or if you have just started to explore options – please consider applying for an internship experience coordinated by the Workplace Learning Connection. The internship program is designed to help you make those important future education and career decisions by getting out and exploring a career that interests you. Please see your school guidance counselor if you want to apply. Applications are due soon for summer/fall 2010 sessions! Get connected to your future career today! www.workplace-learning.org

What can families, students, and school personnel do to keep from getting sick and spreading flu?

Families, students, and school staff can keep from getting sick with flu in three ways:

Students, staff, and their families must take personal responsibility for helping to slow the spread of the virus by practicing these steps to keep from getting sick with flu and protecting others from getting the flu. Signs and Symptoms of Influenza: Fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8 degrees Celsius of greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Children must be 24 hours fever-free before returning to school. Physicians ask that if your child have symptoms of Influenza to call their office.

The Williamsburg School District has signed up to take part in a notification system offered by the State of Iowa called “Iowa School Alerts.” This program gives parents, the media, and others the opportunity to sign up to receive e-mail notifications directly when we have cancelled classes, or will be dismissing early or starting late due to weather and other factors. This service, which was developed by IT staff at the Department of Administrative Services, is free of charge to you and the school. Click here for more information on the service and sign-up instructions.

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Williamsburg High Student: Life Is Going To The Dogs Nanci Young, The Workplace Learning Connection Dustie Cronbaugh from Williamsburg High loves animals. So, she decided to learn more about veterinary careers on November 23, 2009 as part of a group job shadow coordinated by the Workplace Learning Connection. Dustie, along with 20 other teens from 9 area high schools spent part of the day with a current veterinary student at Iowa State University. While Dustie examined animal bones, she found out about the things she could be doing in high school to pave the way for the upcoming eight years of college required for this field. Cronbaugh also went to Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital to view their ICU, surgical, dental, and rehabilitation areas. While there, she was able to observe a dog do physical therapy on an aquatic treadmill and view a recently removed dog spleen. This is the kind of work-based learning you can’t do in a high school classroom! Practicing veterinarians earn an average of $79,000 a year and the field is becoming more and more specialized. To learn more about this career and others, check with the high school guidance office or go to www.workplace-learning.org to find out more. You and your family can practice the values of compassion and service each and every day when you host an international exchange student in your home. Join EF Foundation for Foreign Study and take the lead in promoting global understanding and cross cultural awareness, all while invigorating your community and Williamsburg High School. If interested contact John or Judy Schwab @ 319-828-6039 or johnmanx20@southslope.net. Sophomores/Juniors: Do you have a dream career in mind? If you do- or if you have just started to explore options – please consider applying for an internship experience coordinated by the Workplace Learning Connection. The internship program is designed to help you make those important future education and career decisions by getting out and exploring a career that interests you. Please see your school guidance counselor if you want to apply. Applications are due soon for summer/fall 2010 sessions! Get connected to your future career today! www.workplace-learning.org What can families, students, and school personnel do to keep from getting sick and spreading flu? Families, students, and school staff can keep from getting sick with flu in three ways: Practicing good hand hygiene. Students and staff members should wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Practicing respiratory etiquette. The main way that the flu spreads is from person to person in the droplets produced by coughs and sneezes, so it’s important to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands. Staying home if you’re sick. Keeping sick students at home means that they keep their viruses to themselves rather than sharing them with others. Students, staff, and their families must take personal responsibility for helping to slow the spread of the virus by practicing these steps to keep from getting sick with flu and protecting others from getting the flu. Signs and Symptoms of Influenza: Fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8 degrees Celsius of greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Children must be 24 hours fever-free before returning to school. Physicians ask that if your child have symptoms of Influenza to call their office. Weather policies and cancellation notices The Williamsburg School District has signed up to take part in a notification system offered by the State of Iowa called “Iowa School Alerts.” This program gives parents, the media, and others the opportunity to sign up to receive e-mail notifications directly when we have cancelled classes, or will be dismissing early or starting late due to weather and other factors. This service, which was developed by IT staff at the Department of Administrative Services, is free of charge to you and the school. Click here for more information on the service and sign-up instructions.
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