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Haisla Community School The Haisla Community School advantage All K-7students welcome (including former students!)

have enhanced preparation for BC curriculum changes to begin in Fall 2016 -one/two in

schools (7-10 students in one class-maximum.)

each class —FOR ALL PARENT PARTICI-

dents

PATION

visit 3 times a month

(Psychometric and Psychoeducational Assessments) -weekly Field trips related to the BC curriculum -

all ages) on-going Modern/Current Professional Development

lab, Computer Lab (IPADS), Enhanced library, Full Soccer Pitch, and new classroom renovations CALL TODAY AT 250-632-5011 TO ARRANGE A VISIT

Be knowledgeable on dangers of CO You probably have a smoke alarm in your home. After all, new homes come with them already installed and many communities have laws that require them to be installed.

average of about 500 people die each year from non -fire related carbon monoxide exposures.

So you should definitely have a carbon monoxide detector in your home if you have any appliances What about a carbon monoxide detector? Do you that are not electric and that burn natural or liquehave any installed in your home? Do you need one? fied petroleum gas, oil, wood, coal, or other fuels, or if you have a home with an attached garage. The importance of having a carbon monoxide detector is often underestimated or simply forgotten Depending on the degree of exposure, carbon monby many parents. Unfortunately, carbon monoxide oxide can cause the following symptoms: Headache, sources, such as furnaces, generators, and gas heat- dizziness, nausea, weakness, vomiting, loss of coners, are common in homes and can put your family sciousness, shortness of breath, light-headedness, at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. sleepiness, loss of muscle control, chest tightness, confusion, and blurred vision. In fact, the CDC reports that over 15,000 people each year are treated in emergency rooms for nonfire related carbon monoxide exposures. And an / Submitted by Laurel DeGoeij 17


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