What is a concussion?

The brain is made up of soft tissue and is cushioned by blood and spinal fluid. When someone takes a blow to the head or hits something very hard, the brain suddenly shifts inside the skull.

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Walter Rodriguez
Winter Newsletter

It’s hard to believe, but we’re wrapping up the 2019 portion of the 2019-2020 school year.  I know it’s only 40% of the academic year, but with the cold we endured in November and the December snows, it sure feels longer.  We’re in the final stretch of the year and look forward to a nice winter break.

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Walter Rodriguez
Human Growth and Development

Every child is unique. Each child has his or her own growth and developmental path. Between the ages of 8-15 children start to show signs of puberty. Even if your child is not showing signs of puberty, other children in their grade may be. Girls usually start to go into puberty earlier than boys.

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Walter Rodriguez