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Fall Updates & Program Reminders
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As we head into the most wonderful time of the year, we have a few friendly reminders from #teamnssra:
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Please label all hats, gloves and coats, etc.
Temperatures will be dropping soon which means that coats and all manner of winter wear will be creeping back into our daily wardrobes. Please remember to label ALL outerwear with participant's names so that we know who to return things to when those items inevitably get left on the bus, in the office and at program.
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NEW! High Risk Waiver Policy
Beginning with the 2018 Winter Program Season, NSSRA will be implementing a new high risk waiver process. Programs that involve potential high risk activities will require high risk waivers signed and returned to the office two weeks prior to event or program begin date. If a waiver has not been returned by the deadline, participation will not be permitted for that specific event or program.
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2018 AIFs & SIFs
AIFs are completed on an annual basis and provide NSSRA with the most up-to-date information about our participants
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Please be as specific and detailed as possible. If you selected that you or your participant had a seizure disorder also please complete the
2018 Seizure Information Form (SIF)
, also found on our website here:
www.nssra.org/forms
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NSSRA Participant Wellness Policy Refresher
If your child is too sick to attend school they are too sick to attend program.
Read below for a refresher on NSSRA's Participant Wellness policy.
In consideration of other participants and the NSSRA staff, to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, it is requested that participants refrain from attending programs when any of the following conditions exist:
- Did not attend school due to illness that day
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher (when this occurs, participants must stay home for one whole program day - 24 hours from time sent home)
- Vomiting within the last 24 hours
- Persistent diarrhea in conjunction with other symptoms
- Contagious rash or rash of unknown origin
- Persistent cough and/or cold symptoms
- “Pink Eye” (conjunctivitis) or discharge from eye
- Symptoms of mumps, measles, chicken pox, strep throat, flu, impetigo or coxsackle virus
- Runny nose with yellow or green discharge
- Lice/mites present
- Fatigue due to illness that will hinder participation and enjoyment in the program
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Meet the Newest Members of Team NSSRA
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Katie James
Recreation Specialist for Gator Athletics & Trips
Katie is a recent graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She has worked at WDSRA and just finished her summer internship with the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Colorado. Katie has jumped right into the world of Gator Athletics and we’re pretty excited to have her in the mix!
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Abby Whalen
Recreation Specialist for Summer Program, Agency Special Events and Lead
Abby ALSO comes to us from Indiana University where she recently graduated with her degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She has worked for both LWSRA and SWSRA over the years, and is already a fantastic addition to #teamnssra!
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Over $59,000 was raised for NSSRA programs and services! Thank you for your support!
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News & Events from Our Partners
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Friday, October 13 • Recreat
ion Center of Highland Park
Get Cinderella, Batman, Tinkerbell, and the ninja turtles ready to trick-or-treat as we get ready to celebrate! Ages 3 - 6.
Click here for details.
Friday, October 20 • West Ridge Center
Leave your Halloween weather worries behind! West Ridge program participants, friends, and family members are invited to trick-or-treat inside and play all kinds of spooky and silly games. Bring a bag to collect your treats and prizes.
Click here for details.
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H
alloween Boo Bash (Northfield) | FREE
Friday, October 27 • Northfield Community Center
Halloween Scary Skate (Highland Park) | FREE
Saturday, October 28 • Centennial Ice Arena
The Monster Bash (Highland Park) | $30
Saturday, October 28 • Deer Creek Racquet Club
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The fun doesn't need to end just because school's starting! As always, we're hiring! Know someone who would be a great fit at NSSRA? Send them our way! We're always taking applications and we love to work with people to find the best placement for them possible.
Click here for details.
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Thurs
day, October 26 at 10:00 am
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Kenilworth
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NSSRA | 3105 MacArthur Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9400 • info@nssra.org • www.nssra.org
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