When not to send your child to school ...

In an effort to control the spread of illness we ask for your cooperation with the following guidelines.

Do not send your child to school….

   If he/she has a temperature of 100° or higher.  Please do not send your child to school until he/she is fever-free (under 100°) for 24 hours without Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

   If he/she has been vomiting or had diarrhea during the night or early morning hours. They should stay home until they have been free of the episodes for 24 hours.

   If your child is coughing excessively and/or has a very runny nose.  A constant cough is very uncomfortable for your child and it is also disruptive to the class.

   If they have a severe rash that has not been seen by a physician. If your child has an open wound, please cover it with a bandage; if it does not appear to be healing, please consult your physician.

   If your physician suspects strep throat or other infections do not send your child to school until the results are known.  If the result is positive he/she should have at least 24 hours of antibiotics before returning to school.

   If you suspect your child has pink eye (conjunctivitis), please take them to your physician.  If it is a confirmed case, keep them home until they have been treated for 24 hours.

   If your child has Head Lice- unless they have been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instruction and no longer have live lice or nits (eggs).

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