On October 29, 30, and 31 the H1N1 vaccine will be available free of charge at 9 H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Clinics throughout San Francisco!
Find dates, times, and locations for the City's clinics: www.sfcdcp.org/FluVaccinesSites.html
Download and print a flyer about vaccination clinic dates, times, and locations: H1N1 Clinic Sites
Because of the high demand for H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine and the importance of getting it to those who need it most, Dr. Mitch Katz, Director of Public Health, has extended those eligible for the vaccine to include:
* Pregnant women
* All people ages 6 months to 24 years of age
* People who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months of age
* Health care and emergency responders with direct patient contact
* Adults ages 25 to 64 with medical conditions that put them at risk for complications from influenza (heart, lung, kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, weakened immune system)
Advice for High-risk Patients
Before going to one of the Swine Flu Vaccine Clinics, anyone with a primary care physician should call his/her own doctor to determine the availability of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
General Advice
At this time, the Department of Public Health is NOT recommending wearing masks, avoiding public gatherings, avoiding public transit, closing schools, or other social distancing measures. If the situation changes, DPH is prepared and does have guidelines for the use of these interventions. However, it is always important to practice Healthy Habits. Visit SFCDCP.ORG/swineflu for the latest information on H1N1 Flu and Healthy Habits information from DPH. Scroll down to the bottom of the Healthy Habits page to find a brochure, Infect me Not.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Street Cleanliness and Graffiti
Town Hall Meeting on
Street Cleanliness and Graffiti
OCTOBER 26, 5:30 PM
Richmond Recreation Center
251 18th Avenue
Please join Supervisor Eric Mar, Representatives from the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Public Works, The Graffiti Advisory Board, and
community groups in a discussion about what city departments and community members are doing to keep our streets clean. Learn simple ways how you can pitch in to help keep our neighborhoods clean!
Street Cleanliness and Graffiti
OCTOBER 26, 5:30 PM
Richmond Recreation Center
251 18th Avenue
Please join Supervisor Eric Mar, Representatives from the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Public Works, The Graffiti Advisory Board, and
community groups in a discussion about what city departments and community members are doing to keep our streets clean. Learn simple ways how you can pitch in to help keep our neighborhoods clean!
Preventing or Lessening the Severity of Swine Flu
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with Q-tips dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (citrus fruits, for example). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc.) as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with Q-tips dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (citrus fruits, for example). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc.) as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
PTA Reflections Art Program 2009-2010
PTA Reflections Art Program 2009-2010
“Beauty is...”
Students start creating your Reflections Art Entries
Just remember to follow these guidelines and rules:
Each entry must be original work of one student only
Enter in as many art categories as you would like
Both photography and Visual Arts entries must be mounted or matted
No copyrighted material can be used
Do not mount or mat your Literature entries
Literature:
Literature entries may be works of fiction or nonfiction, prose, poetry, and drama
Entries must not exceed 2,000 words
Can be handwritten or typed (one sided only)
Must be on 8 1/2 x 11 paper
Do not mount or mat, place in a manila folder
Music:
A musical composition entry may be voice, instruments, or a combination of voice and instruments
All compositions shall not exceed 5 minutes
Record on a CD only
Middle/Junior and Seniors: notation, including traditional tablature or electronic is required
Score size shall not exceed 11x 14, and band or orchestra may be 11x 16
Photography:
A photography entry must be an original black-and-white or color image, or group of images, produced by a photographic process
The student must be the one to take the photograph
Must be mounted or matted on cardboard mat, poster board, or other sturdy material
Must not exceed 11x14 including the mounting or matting
Visual Arts:
A visual arts entry must be an original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber
work, or computer generated
Must be mounted or matted and not to exceed 3/8 inch in thickness
Must not exceed 24x 30 including the mounting or matting
No 3-Demensional art work
Laminating is highly discouraged
Dance:
A Dance choreography entry must be an original choreographed dance composition
Dance must not exceed 5 minutes
Must be recorded on a CD only
There may be up to three dancers, only the choreographer may enter the entry
Costumes are not necessary, however, if used choreographer must create costumes
Film Production:
A film entry must be an original work of fiction, non-fiction; with or without sound
Can be an animation, narrative, documentary, and or experimental
Student must be the director, screenwriter, camera person. Storyboarding and editing must be done by one student
Must not exceed 5 minutes
Must be recorded on CD only
For more information about the Reflections Art Program, visit www.capta.org
Happy Creating!
“Beauty is...”
Students start creating your Reflections Art Entries
Just remember to follow these guidelines and rules:
Each entry must be original work of one student only
Enter in as many art categories as you would like
Both photography and Visual Arts entries must be mounted or matted
No copyrighted material can be used
Do not mount or mat your Literature entries
Literature:
Literature entries may be works of fiction or nonfiction, prose, poetry, and drama
Entries must not exceed 2,000 words
Can be handwritten or typed (one sided only)
Must be on 8 1/2 x 11 paper
Do not mount or mat, place in a manila folder
Music:
A musical composition entry may be voice, instruments, or a combination of voice and instruments
All compositions shall not exceed 5 minutes
Record on a CD only
Middle/Junior and Seniors: notation, including traditional tablature or electronic is required
Score size shall not exceed 11x 14, and band or orchestra may be 11x 16
Photography:
A photography entry must be an original black-and-white or color image, or group of images, produced by a photographic process
The student must be the one to take the photograph
Must be mounted or matted on cardboard mat, poster board, or other sturdy material
Must not exceed 11x14 including the mounting or matting
Visual Arts:
A visual arts entry must be an original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber
work, or computer generated
Must be mounted or matted and not to exceed 3/8 inch in thickness
Must not exceed 24x 30 including the mounting or matting
No 3-Demensional art work
Laminating is highly discouraged
Dance:
A Dance choreography entry must be an original choreographed dance composition
Dance must not exceed 5 minutes
Must be recorded on a CD only
There may be up to three dancers, only the choreographer may enter the entry
Costumes are not necessary, however, if used choreographer must create costumes
Film Production:
A film entry must be an original work of fiction, non-fiction; with or without sound
Can be an animation, narrative, documentary, and or experimental
Student must be the director, screenwriter, camera person. Storyboarding and editing must be done by one student
Must not exceed 5 minutes
Must be recorded on CD only
For more information about the Reflections Art Program, visit www.capta.org
Happy Creating!
Friday, September 11, 2009
High School Graduating Seniors
The California State PTA will offer Graduating High School Senior Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to acknowledge the achievements of high school seniors for volunteer service in the school and community.
AVAILABILITY
Scholarship funds are available to high school seniors graduating between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year from high schools in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing. Scholarship is to be used during fall semester/quarter following high school graduation at an accredited* college or university, community college or trade or technical school.
APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
An application (including two reference forms) may be obtained from the California State PTA office or on the website at www.capta.org. References are to be completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served and a member of the high school faculty. Completed reference forms and letters should be given to the applicant in a sealed envelope to be included with application packet. Reference form and letter must be written specifically for this scholarship application. Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable. Do not submit more than the requested two reference forms and letters. Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes, a legible copy of applicant’s current PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and completed application are to be mailed together in ONE envelope to the California State PTA. Application envelope must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business February 1. When February 1 falls on a weekend, application is due in the State PTA office by close of business on the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted. Application will not be considered if received after deadline date or if any of the required materials are missing. Application and reference forms with letters must be mailed; facsimiles will not be accepted.
QUALIFICATIONS
This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement. Applicant must be a California resident, graduating from a high school in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and must be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA. A copy of applicant’s current PTA/PTSA membership card must be submitted with application.
SELECTION
Recipients are selected by representatives of the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee. All applicants will be notified of their standing by letter in May. A check for the scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient.
*Accreditation acceptable from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
AVAILABILITY
Scholarship funds are available to high school seniors graduating between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year from high schools in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing. Scholarship is to be used during fall semester/quarter following high school graduation at an accredited* college or university, community college or trade or technical school.
APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
An application (including two reference forms) may be obtained from the California State PTA office or on the website at www.capta.org. References are to be completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served and a member of the high school faculty. Completed reference forms and letters should be given to the applicant in a sealed envelope to be included with application packet. Reference form and letter must be written specifically for this scholarship application. Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable. Do not submit more than the requested two reference forms and letters. Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes, a legible copy of applicant’s current PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and completed application are to be mailed together in ONE envelope to the California State PTA. Application envelope must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business February 1. When February 1 falls on a weekend, application is due in the State PTA office by close of business on the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted. Application will not be considered if received after deadline date or if any of the required materials are missing. Application and reference forms with letters must be mailed; facsimiles will not be accepted.
QUALIFICATIONS
This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement. Applicant must be a California resident, graduating from a high school in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and must be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA. A copy of applicant’s current PTA/PTSA membership card must be submitted with application.
SELECTION
Recipients are selected by representatives of the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee. All applicants will be notified of their standing by letter in May. A check for the scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient.
*Accreditation acceptable from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
1st General Meeting and Training
2009‐2010
1st General Meeting and Training
Saturday, September 12th 2009
Location: 555 Franklin
parking available at McAllister entrance
8:30 am Check in, continental breakfast provided
General Meeting begins 9:00am
Officer Training 10:00am – 11:00am
Workshop 11:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch will be provided by Big Tent
General Meeting Action items:
Bylaws proposal changes, Budget approval
and general announcements
Tips and Advice about:
• President, Secretary and Treasurer Training
• Communication: CAPTA Toolkit Workshop
BigTent is proud to be a strategic
partner of Second District CA PTA
• BigTent (www.bigtent.com) is where trusted groups
connect online. We provide free online tools that
make it easy to plan events, send communications,
share volunteer responsibilities, and more!
1st General Meeting and Training
Saturday, September 12th 2009
Location: 555 Franklin
parking available at McAllister entrance
8:30 am Check in, continental breakfast provided
General Meeting begins 9:00am
Officer Training 10:00am – 11:00am
Workshop 11:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch will be provided by Big Tent
General Meeting Action items:
Bylaws proposal changes, Budget approval
and general announcements
Tips and Advice about:
• President, Secretary and Treasurer Training
• Communication: CAPTA Toolkit Workshop
BigTent is proud to be a strategic
partner of Second District CA PTA
• BigTent (www.bigtent.com) is where trusted groups
connect online. We provide free online tools that
make it easy to plan events, send communications,
share volunteer responsibilities, and more!
SFUSD School and Family Partnership Planning Summit
Help shape a new plan to engage families in San Francisco's public schools
Saturday September 26th
Please join us
Who should participate
Parents and Guardians
School Staff Parent and Family Organizations
Spanish and Cantonese interpretation available
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to register for FREE Child Care 3 years call 249 9293
MUNI and Public Transportation Accessible
Bus Lines: 14 26 48 49
Bart Station 24th St
Limited parking available on playground off Bartlett
Event Details
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What: SFUSD School and Family Partnership Planning Summit
Who: Second District of CAPTA
When: Sat Sep 26, 2009, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Where: Horace Mann Middle School
23rd St and Valencia
Saturday September 26th
Please join us
Who should participate
Parents and Guardians
School Staff Parent and Family Organizations
Spanish and Cantonese interpretation available
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to register for FREE Child Care 3 years call 249 9293
MUNI and Public Transportation Accessible
Bus Lines: 14 26 48 49
Bart Station 24th St
Limited parking available on playground off Bartlett
Event Details
----------------------
What: SFUSD School and Family Partnership Planning Summit
Who: Second District of CAPTA
When: Sat Sep 26, 2009, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Where: Horace Mann Middle School
23rd St and Valencia
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