Passport to Winter Fun
Hard to believe we are already halfway through March and the 2024 season of the Passport to Winter Fun is wrapping up. As we look to the end of the program, here are a few reminders...
The Back Flaps are due on March 29th!
If your child completes 30 days of Physical Activity in their Passport, they officially complete the program and qualify as a Polar Bear Achiever! When they fill out the Back Flap and send it in to us here at UVTA, they are officially entered into the GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE and can potentially win an awesome prize!
Please mail completed Back Flaps to...
Passport to Winter Fun
P.O. Box 1215, Norwich, VT 05055
or Scan the QR code and fill out the form online!
Conjunctivitis/Pink Eye
People get watery, itchy, crusty eyes for all kinds of reasons . . . viral infection, bacterial infection, or allergies. I am seeing many cases of pink eye in our school. Should your child get diagnosed with BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS, your child may return to school after being on the prescribed medication for 24 hours. Otherwise, children may attend school as long as they are comfortable.
Please read the LSD updated COVID Policy
The Lebanon School District has some standard health guidelines in place for the safety of its students. If a student has a fever of over 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, they must remain at home for at least 24 hours after the symptoms have resolved without the use of medication. The school district has recently updated its COVID-19 guidelines in accordance with the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The guidelines now follow the latest protocols for respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, RSV, and Flu. The CDC recommendations no longer require isolation for five days after testing positive for COVID-19. Furthermore, one does not have to wear a mask for days 6-10 after testing positive. However, it is still strongly advised that students stay at home if they feel unwell (cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, etc.) and mask for five days after symptoms improve or the fever ends. Finally, the Lebanon School District encourages all students to stay up-to-date on their recommended vaccinations.
Why is it so important for kids to eat breakfast?
We know that children who have a healthy breakfast before school perform better. They can pay attention longer and it improves their ability to problem solve. Mornings are BUSY before school but there are some quick, easy, inexpensive and DELISH breakfast ideas below:
Container of yogurt (add granola or other cereal on top)
Small tortilla with peanut butter - wrap it up and enjoy
String cheese
Try making a smoothie experimenting with delicious combinations such as yogurt, oat milk, coconut water, frozen fruit, bananas and maybe even some peanut butter
Other good news . . . if you have a busy morning and your child does not have time for breakfast, HSS serves breakfast every morning. All children are welcome!!
In good health,
Holly Maher, RN
603-448-0618
