Dear Parents,
The Herricks community continues to work diligently to keep our schools open, community safe and help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your assistance is needed to ensure the safety of all.
Our School Physician recommends that in the upcoming weeks as winter weather draws us indoors, we must be extra vigilant in following the NYS health guidelines regarding Covid 19 social distancing ( even when outdoors) mask compliance, testing, quarantining and travel.
The nurse at your child’s school will contact you if your child becomes ill while in school. It is strongly suggested to stay home from school and consult with your private physician if your child has any of the following symptoms:
Elevated temperature, Reddened or discharging eyes, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea, Ear Aches, Dizziness, Coughing, Sore Throat, Enlarged glands, Skin eruptions/rashes, Nasal congestion, Runny Nose
Once a COVID test is deemed necessary by your doctor, you must stay home until all test results have returned, not just the rapid test.
If any member of your household has symptoms or is tested for Covid, it is advisable for all household members to remain home until negative tests results are confirmed.
If your child becomes ill at school, it is the parent /guardian’s responsibility to arrange transportation for his or her ill child. The child will be released only to those individuals listed on the emergency cards.
When returning to school after an illness, the child should have a doctor’s note that contains information regarding the illness. The child must be:
Fever free for the past 72 hours without medications (Tylenol or Motrin) for COVID and 24 hours for all other illnesses (ie.Strep./flu).
Be free of vomiting or diarrhea for the past 24 hours.
If an antibiotic has been prescribed, the child must have received a full 24 hour dose of medication prior to returning to school.
Adhering to these guidelines will promote a healthy school environment for everyone in the Herricks community. More information can be found here on our website. Feel free to contact the school nurse in your child’s school if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
