As we head into January, we will start to see the onset of colder weather. Unfortunately, with colder weather (and more time indoors with dry air) comes more coughs, colds, runny noses, and illnesses. Please keep children at home if they are sick and not feeling well.
If your child seems tired, pale, has little appetite, is not tolerating solid foods, and is generally "not themself,” PLEASE do not send them to school. If you send your child to school to "see how they feel in a little while,” you are potentially exposing other students, and our staff, to a contagious illness. This ripple effect exposes classmates and then their siblings and family members to the illness.
If your child has been ill with a fever, vomiting, diarrhea or an infection requiring antibiotics (including pink eye/conjunctivitis) please remember :
~The 24 Hour Rule~
Students may return to school after:
- 24 hours without a temperature/fever (100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) and without taking fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol/Acetaminophen or Advil/Motrin/Ibuprofen.
- 24 hours without nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (and able to eat a normal diet).
- 24 hours after first dose of antibiotic medication for treatment of illness/infection
If, after 24 hours, your child still does not feel well enough to return to school, please keep them home and contact the nurse or the office to report their continued absence.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy Holiday Break!
Nurse Julia
