E-cards:
Please make sure you have completed emergency cards on file. Update them if any information changes, or if you're adding people that your child may be released to.
When your child should stay home:
Children should not return to school for at least 24 hours after the most recent episode of fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. For example, if your child has diarrhea at 12 noon, s/he cannot return to school the next day.
If your child doesn't feel well and is acting different than his/her usual self, consider keeping them home for a day. If they are coming down with something, are overly tired, etc. the day will most likely be a tough one to get through. This is especially important to consider given that many of our children have significant communication difficulties.
If you are giving your child medication, such as a fever reducer, pain reliever, or cough suppressant before school, this is an indication your child should not come to school.
If we have concern for your child's well being, we will contact you to discuss what may be going on and what, if any, next steps should be taken.
Please let us know of any serious medical conditions your child may have so we can develop a caregiver plan with our school nurse and be consistent in our care for your child in these circumstances (i.e. asthma, allergies, etc.) It is also good for staff to know if your child is sensitive to any materials, lotions, etc.
Please refer to the preschool handbook for school guidelines. We must adhere to these guidelines to reduce the spread of illness and for the health and safety of other children and their siblings, your family and our staff members. We appreciate your understanding.
Holidays:
In keeping with the guidelines found in Headstart policies, as well as our own efforts to be respectful of the many diverse cultures represented within our building, we do not celebrate holidays or birthdays in our school.
Please make sure you have completed emergency cards on file. Update them if any information changes, or if you're adding people that your child may be released to.
When your child should stay home:
Children should not return to school for at least 24 hours after the most recent episode of fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. For example, if your child has diarrhea at 12 noon, s/he cannot return to school the next day.
If your child doesn't feel well and is acting different than his/her usual self, consider keeping them home for a day. If they are coming down with something, are overly tired, etc. the day will most likely be a tough one to get through. This is especially important to consider given that many of our children have significant communication difficulties.
If you are giving your child medication, such as a fever reducer, pain reliever, or cough suppressant before school, this is an indication your child should not come to school.
If we have concern for your child's well being, we will contact you to discuss what may be going on and what, if any, next steps should be taken.
Please let us know of any serious medical conditions your child may have so we can develop a caregiver plan with our school nurse and be consistent in our care for your child in these circumstances (i.e. asthma, allergies, etc.) It is also good for staff to know if your child is sensitive to any materials, lotions, etc.
Please refer to the preschool handbook for school guidelines. We must adhere to these guidelines to reduce the spread of illness and for the health and safety of other children and their siblings, your family and our staff members. We appreciate your understanding.
Holidays:
In keeping with the guidelines found in Headstart policies, as well as our own efforts to be respectful of the many diverse cultures represented within our building, we do not celebrate holidays or birthdays in our school.