Due to the significant number of students with allergies and food sensitivities, all snacks and treats brought to school by students for consumption in the classroom must be free of peanuts and tree nuts. Please also note on the Monday Memo, certain days when the gym is in use for a special event and so lunches will be eaten in the classrooms. On those days we ask that student lunches brought to school be nut free as well.
The school will maintain records that indicate which students may have a serious allergic condition. The school nurse, the Principal, and the teachers and coaches of each child with a serious allergic reaction shall be made aware of the child’s serious allergic condition. Each year the school nurse will provide training to teachers and classroom paraprofessionals in the administration of EpiPens and emergency procedures for students with serious allergic conditions.
As you are aware, cold and flu season is here. We have had several cases of strep throat throughout the school. In order to prevent widespread illness in the school we recommend you keep your child home if he or she is experiencing cold or flu symptoms.
Consider keeping your child home if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
Colds are most contagious during the first 24 hours. A child who has a fever needs to remain home until fever-free for 24 hours. A child who has started antibiotics needs to be on medication for at least 24 hours to be considered non-contagious.
Often, when a child awakens with vague complaints, it is wise to observe the child at home for a few hours before making the decision to bring him or her to school.
Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities upon return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.
Please feel free to call me with questions at 860-828-4343. Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.