Cold Weather Is Coming... Make Sure Your Children Are Prepared!
By the time this newsletter is published, the cold weather may already be here! Children spend time outside during the school day as long as the wind chill is above zero and it's very important that they are prepared for the weather. Please make sure that your child comes to school dressed appropriately:
❄️ Winter jacket
❄️ Boots
❄️ Snow pants (once there's snow)
❄️ Hat
❄️ Gloves/mittens (good idea to pack an extra pair as they tend to get wet)
If you have extra winter gear at home that your children have outgrown, please consider checking with the school office to see if they are taking donations for children who may not have winter gear!
Head Lice Information
As the weather gets colder we tend to see an uptick in cases of head lice within our schools, primarily in the elementary setting. Head lice is transmitted by head to head contact. The increase this time of year is primarily because kids are spending more time indoors, sharing hats and scarves and having sleepovers with friends. It is recommended that parents check their child's head regularly, especially if they are frequently itching or scratching.
The MPSD has a policy in place that does not allow live lice in the school setting. Students must be treated at home before returning to school. Below you will find a link to some helpful tips regarding head lice. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child's school nurse.
Student Illness Information
If you have a child home sick from school, it can be confusing as to when he/she is able to return to school. Children should remain home until they have been fever free without the use of medications for at least 24 hours. However, not all illness involves a fever. Please see the below link for further guidance on the most common illnesses seen in the school setting. You may also contact your child's school nurse for guidance.
Vision Screening
The annual vision screenings with the Lions Club will be wrapped up by the end of November. We cannot thank the Lions Club enough for all their help with this task! Healthy vision is a very important part of being able to learn.
Just a reminder that if your child does not pass the vision screening, you will receive a referral letter along with a copy of their results. Feel free to contact your child's school nurse if you have any questions.
