Attention
Parents-As we all know SJE is the place to be. However, if your child is ill it is better for them not
to be at school. I know
how important perfect attendance is for children but exposing
other children to illnesses is just not worth it. Please, if your child is ill please follow these guidelines
so we can be a healthy school.
1.Fever (100.4 degrees or greater) - students
must be free of fever for 24 hours before returning.This also means that if the nurse has sent
a child home with fever, the child should probably not return
to school the next day. A
visit to the doctor is also recommended so the child can get well
soon.
2.Strep Throat - readmit after 24 hours
from date antibiotic treatment has begun.
3.Head Lice - This can really be an itchy
subject for everyone. All
parents need to inspect their children regularly for head lice
in order to keep this controlled. If a child has had head lice before, it is very important
that the parents take responsibility to check their child's head
even more often. Also,
if your child has head lice, please contact the nurse so she can
give helpful hints in the treatment. You really must be very aggressive with the treatment for
about 3 - 4 weeks.Parents
and children will get through this and hopefully the lice will
not.
4.Vomiting or Diarrhea - If your child has
had vomiting or diarrhea during the night or morning, please keep
them at home.
5.Pink Eye - readmit after Doctor's treatment
has begun.
6.Medications - There are many medications
that need to be given to children on a daily basis.Therefore, if your child is on a once or twice
a day medication it would be helpful if you administered it at
home.Also, if your child may need a medication on
an as needed basis, please send the medication in the original
container with a note and the nurse can keep it in the clinic
and administer it as needed for the school year.
Keeping each child well and happy here at SJE
is always my priority. Parents,
please feel free to contact me at any time about any questions
or concerns you may have about your child.
