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Living with ADHD: The parent's survival kit:
John F. Taylor, author, psychologist and renowned speaker, presented a workshop at YISD. Unfortunately, we learned about the presentation the day before it happened and we were unable to send home information. However, Ms. Keys was in attendance and brought back information that would be benefit parents.
- ADD/ADHD children and adults do not process fatty acids efficiently
- Excessive fat is found in the blood
- There is a lack of oxygen to the brain
- Under-produce digestive enzymes
- Usually are dehydrated and need to drink a lot of water
- Need fatty acids found in vegetables
- Need a lot of protein; turkey, chicken, milk
- Benefit from eating oatmeal, Cheerios, eggs whole milk
- Need to take fish oil and vitamins, zinc, primrose oil
- Need 9-10 hours of sleep
- Lava lamp in the bedroom helps to fall asleep quicker
- ADD/HD persons like pressure on body, skin; cool down the room at night and put heavy blanket on bed
- ADD/HD person crave salt, sugar, cheese and highly seasoned foods
- Check website: www.ADD-Plus.com for more information
- Check with your pediatrician before you make any changes or additions to your child's diet
End Of Year Testing
We will start end of year testing April 1 until the end of the school year. We will start with 9th graders and work down to 1st graders. Please make sure that your child is rested and has had a good breakfast.
Request Your Parent Conference
Please remember to send in form requesting end of year parent conference so that your child's academic testing, goals and placement for next year will de discussed. 8th and 9th grades parent conferences are already set. 1st-7th graders, parents please request conferences. Some of you have already sent your notice back, all conferences ties will be mailed at least a week in advance. Thank you so much.
Volunteer Hours
Remember to document all your volunteer hours in the school office. For those of you who cannot volunteer, you may send a box of copy paper (500 pages per ream, 10 reams per box). Please label the box with your child's name so we can credit you with 20 volunteer hours.
New Faces
Please check back again for latest updates:
Cell Phones & IPods
Students may not bring cell phones and electronic devices to school. Phone or any electronic device will be taken from student and held at our office for 3 days. Parents may then pick up the device after the 3rd day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
This years Graduation Class information:
Please visit "graduation page" for schedule of this years commencement ceremony & ceremony videos.