Welcome Golden Knights, both old and new. My name is Venetia Johnson and I am your School Nurse. I am excited to start my 6th year at Glenkirk and look forward to seeing each and everyone of you.

This is my fourth year as a school nurse and I spent the majority of my nursing career in neurosurgery, ENT and major plastic surgery. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the clinic. My number is 703-753-1702 or stop by the clinic between 8 am and 4 pm.

Health Promotion:

As we are entering the cold and flu season, this is a reminder of the best health practices to decrease the spread and transmission of viruses in PWCS schools.   

Please remember to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw used tissues in the trash.  If you don't have a tissue, cough, or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.  Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, dry hands with a paper towel, and use the paper towel to turn off the faucet.  If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizers may also be used to preform hand hygiene.  Remember to stay home when you’re sick until at least 24 hours without a fever or the use of fever reducing medicine.  Together we can help stop the spread of germs that may make you and others ill.

• Meet daily nutrient requirements
• Concentrate better
• Have better problem-solving skills
• Have better hand-eye coordination
• Be more alert
• Be more creative
• Miss fewer days of school
• Be more physically active

Here's what forms the core of a healthy breakfast:

• Whole grains. Examples include whole-grain rolls, bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, low-fat bran muffins, crackers, or Melba toast.
• Low-fat protein. Examples include peanut butter, lean meat, poultry or fish, or hard-boiled eggs.
• Low-fat dairy. Examples include skim milk, low-fat yogurt and low-fat cheeses, such as cottage and natural cheeses.
• Fruits and vegetables. Examples include fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice beverages without added sugar, or fruit and vegetable smoothies. Choose low-sodium versions of beverages, though.

Together, these core groups provide complex carbohydrates, fiber,protein and a small amount of fat - a combination that packs big health benefits and that also can leave you feeling full for hours. Find options from these core groups that suit your tastes and interests. And try to choose one or two options from each category to round out a healthy breakfast.

A good night's rest