Health issues,
Medications
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Medications According to school board policy
chaperones are prohibited from
dispensing any medication, even for headaches. Students are
prohibited from sharing medication.
Some students have
medical issues like severe allergies to food/bees, diabetes or
asthma that can result in a medical emergency on campus.
It is the parent's responsibility to make to inform the band director/chaperone
coordinator(s) about any medical issues
ahead of time, and provide the student with any necessary remedies.
The appropriate paperwork must be on file with the school main office --
here's what the school
website says and the
authorization form
It is the student's responsibility
to have quick
access to those remedies at all times. (e.g. in case of allergy, the Epi-pen must be outside on the field with the student, not
secure
in their band locker.) Chaperones will gladly store the supplies
for the student under the shade tent during outside rehearsals.
If even one student has a medical emergency, it affects the functioning
and morale of the entire band. With a little planning and communication,
we can make sure that all students remain healthy and on their feet.
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Sun Safety
Marching
Band requires long hours in the intense FL sun. We want you to protect
your long-term health. The American Cancer Society says the people in
their 20's are now reporting skin cancer, it used to occur in
people in their 30's. Skin cancer can be caused by extended mild
sun contact, which is nothing compared to what your skin is
being subjected to.
People who are MOST vulnerable are those who have
the following: fair skin, light eyes, red or blonde hair, freckles,
moles. However, even dark-skinned people are vulnerable because of the
amount of time spent outside and the high UV index of the FL sun.
What we know:
-- Skin cancer is caused by years of accumulated sun damage.
-- There are two main types of UV rays. In general, UV-A rays reach deeper
into your skin and cause cancer and wrinkles. They are just as
strong on cloudy days and through glass. UV-B rays are the ones
that cause sunburns.
--There is no safe level of tanning. If you are browning,
developing freckles or your freckles are getting darker, that
means your skin is getting zapped and reacting.
-- Best ways to protect against sun damage are to stay out of the
sun (impossible for the Marching Ram), wear sunscreen and cover
up.
To repeat: the two things you can do are to wear sunscreen and
cover up skin. We take
this very seriously -- we expect
all students to take the following precautions:
1. Apply sunscreen for the 3-5:30 rehearsal.
Arms, legs, face ears, back of the neck.
The sunscreen needs 3 qualifications:
--- It must say "Broad
spectrum" (protects against UV-A and UV-B rays)
--- It must be SPF 45 or
higher
--- It must contain
avobenzone (Parsol 1789) and mexoryl.
Check the expiration date -- sunscreen is very perishable!
2. Cover up. Wear a broad-rimmed hat that covers your ears.
Sunglasses.
Remember that UV rays are just as intense on cloudy days and in the
evening. We love you. Please do not put yourself at risk for future skin cancer!
Learn more:
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Nutrition for the Marching Ram
The truth about dairy:
Some
students are still under the mistaken impression that they should avoid dairy
for breakfast. This is true ONLY for students who are lactose-intolerant. (Their
bodies cannot break down the enzymes in dairy.)
More info
on being lactose intolerant.
If you can usually drink milk or have yogurt without gas, cramps or nausea, your
body does fine with dairy. You can safely include milk,
yogurt and cheese
as valuable parts of your healthy breakfast. They provide the protein and energy
that you need for an active day.
Recommendations
for breakfast/snacking:
Excellent article on nutrition by one of
our own parents
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Especially for Drumline -- protect
your hearing
Wear earscrews, especially for
indoor practices. These lessen the volume
(attenuate it) but don't block out the sound like foam
earplugs or distort it. Very important for indoor rehearsals. Once the
little hair cells in your ears get flattened by loud sound, they never
stand up again!Who knew! Learn more:
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