Health Office News Letter

Take a few minutes to explore the health office newsletter to catch up on the latest health based updates. Staying informed helps us work together, stay prepared, and keep ourselves well across the NCS community.

A quick reminder for students and families: if a student isn’t feeling well during the school day, the first step is to check in with the Health Office before calling or texting home.

This allows us to:

• Assess symptoms and provide support
• Determine if rest, hydration, or a snack can help
• Decide if going home is truly necessary

💡 Many times, students are able to feel better and stay in class!

https://dhs.saccounty.gov/us/en/public-health/services/disease-control/immunization-assistance/free-flu-vaccine-clinics.html

As respiratory illnesses become more common during the colder months, we encourage families to review our When to Keep Your Child Home from School guidelines to learn when students should stay home and when they can return to school. Please remind students to wash their hands frequently with soap and water, cover coughs and sneezes, and practice healthy habits to help prevent the spread of illness. Together, we can keep our students and staff healthy!

As we navigate the cold and flu season, we want to ensure a healthy learning environment for all students. Refer to the following CDPH Guidelines to know when to keep your child home from school.

Encouraging proper hand washing and covering coughs also helps to keep everyone well.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow or tissue
• Stay home when sick to prevent spreading illness to others
• Keep hands away from your face (especially eyes, nose, mouth)
• Stay up to date on vaccines (Flu and COVID boosters recommended)
• Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces (desks, doorknobs, phones)
• Get plenty of rest, hydration, and good nutrition to support your immune system

🧠✨ A healthy start to the day helps students feel their best and stay focused in class.

🍎🥣 Please encourage your child to eat a nutritious breakfast before coming to school or encourage them to enjoy the breakfast provided at school for all students.

💪📚 Even something simple like fruit, yogurt, or whole-grain toast provides important energy for learning and physical activity.

💧Staying hydrated throughout the day is just as important! Remind your child to bring a refillable water bottle to school each day. Regular water breaks help prevent headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, especially during physical activity or warmer weather.

Please refer to the information regarding E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety.