Friday, December 9th, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are starting to see more illness throughout our school and community. Please follow our policy on when to keep children home from school. Temperatures of 100.4 degrees F and above will be sent home from school and should be kept home until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (Tylenol, Ibuprofen). Students with diarrhea or vomiting and unexplained rashes will also be sent home and should be kept home until symptom-free for a full 24 hours. Please have a back-up plan to pick up your child in the event you are out of town or
unable to be reached.
If a student returns to school after being sent home the previous day for a temperature of 100.4 degrees F or greater or other illness symptoms, please expect a call from school staff to pick up your child.
Potentially worrisome symptoms that would warrant a doctor's visit include (but not limited to):
- High/persistent fever
- Fatigue/excessive tiredness
- Pink/red eyes with drainage
- Persistent or worsening cough
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Persistent ear pain with or without drainage
Healthy habits that can help prevent the spread of germs and illness:
- Frequent hand washing
- Avoid touching your mouth and nose
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces
- Coughing/sneezing into a tissue, not your hands
- Avoid sharing used personal items like drinks and utensils
Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff members healthy and well.
Michelle Berentsen
PK-12 School Nurse
