Vision and hearing screening is underway for the school. If your student did not pass either vision or hearing I will be sending home letters in the coming months and will reach out by Remind or phone call.
If your child has a fever, please keep them home. Students need to stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication such as Tylenol or Motrin. If your child is diagnosed with Influenza, RSV or COVID, please keep them home until symptoms are improving. This time of year these respiratory illnesses are rampant.
If your child is exhibiting symptoms of fever, cough, feeling tired, headache or shortness of breath they should be evaluated by a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Strep Throat is also a common infection this time of year symptoms include fever, and sore throat although children sometimes complain of an upset stomach or have vomiting. This needs to be treated with antibiotics.
Children should be brushing their teeth twice a day and seeing a dentist twice a year for cleanings. Healthy teeth are an important part of staying healthy!
Along with healthy teeth, eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, protein and grains and avoiding gummies, candy and processed foods help keep your child healthy and happy. Eating healthy foods helps them to be ready to learn in school.
Sleep is very important for children’s growth and education. It is hard to focus on learning if you are up late and not getting enough sleep. For ages 3-5 it is recommended children have 10-13 hours of sleep per night ( including naps if they still take them). Ages 6-12 is recommended 9-12 hours per night. Help your child by making sure they are getting adequate sleep!
Finally, now is still a great time to get a flu shot!
