September 2025

Vol. 4, Issue 7

Fall is officially here, and with cooler weather on the horizon, let the fall festivities begin! As you are beginning to settle into your new routine this school year, we hope you see the difference your hard work is making in your students lives. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance to you. On behalf of everyone at Children's of Alabama, thank you for what you do for your students everyday!

The Monthly Spotlight

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting disaster planning. According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), preparedness starts at home. ¹ It's important to know the risks associated with where you live. Next, ensure your family is prepared by making a family emergency plan - this can help reduce stress during an emergency situation. ¹ Having a disaster preparedness kit ready can help prevent scrambling during an emergency. A few helpful items to have ready in a disaster preparedness kit can include a helmet, shoes, and a flashlight.² Finally, it's important to talk to your children about being prepared for an emergency. Discuss your family's emergency plan to make sure everyone knows what to do when an emergency strikes.

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School Study Guide

Recognizing the Signs of Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is the anxiety or stress that comes from being separated from a caregiver. Dr. Nashedra Barry, a licensed psychologist at Children's of Alabama, discusses what parents should watch for and how to treat it.

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Children's of Alabama is here for you. For any school nurse needs, please

reach out to us via email at myschoolnurse@childrensal.org.

My School Nurse

The slides from our School Nurse Workshops this summer are now available on myschoolnurse.net.

Topics include:

Grief
Poison Principles for Primary Students
Legal Grey Zones to Household Dangers in School Health
Diabetes School Packet Update and Review

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Tuesday Tidbits

Did you know...

Most of a butterfly's taste buds are located on its feet.¹

Florida Museum - Butterfly Rainforest Moment, How do they taste?

Need help educating your students and parents?

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