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Recently there have been many news reports about bacterial  skin infections, called Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), within the school community. MRSA is a type of Staphylococcus aureus (staph) infection that is resistant to some antibiotics and has been around for many years.   In the past, MRSA has been found almost entirely in healthcare settings; however increasingly in recent years MRSA has also been found in the community.  This includes settings such as  daycare centers and schools.

The Governor's Office announced Monroe Youth Challenge Program District Prevention Coordinator Michele Sutter as a Who’s Who of Prevention Award recipient. MYCP Director Sunny Booker stands with Florida Office of Drug Control Director William H. Janes, MYCP District Prevention Coordinator Michele Sutter and Florida National Guard Sgt. Daniel Willover.

The First Child’s Safety Awareness Day held at Bayview Park Saturday, August 25, had about 500 people in attendance. “This free, family event was fun-filled and may very well save lives,” said Superintendent Randy Acevedo who partnered Monroe County School District with the Dade Lodge #14 of Free & Accepted Masons in Key West to develop Child’s Safety Awareness Day.

It has often been said, “a child’s safety is everyone’s business.”  Key West officials are taking that statement seriously.  The First Child’s Safety Awareness Day is to be held at Bayview Park Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.   This free, family event is not only fun-filled but may very well give you and your children the tools to save lives.  While parents get free resources to keep their children safe, the kids can have fun and learn invaluable information. (click on picture to enlarge - Students at Poinciana on first day of school)