MEDICAL AND DENTAL FORMS
ALLERGY ALERT
Parents: Before sending any treat or snack to the classroom, please check with the teacher, nurse and class mother. We will be able to determine if this is a “safe snack” for the classroom. We encourage parents to read labels on all products before sending them to school. Most products have an “allergy warning” or an “allergy statement” located where the ingredients are listed. In addition to reading all labels, please teach your children good hand washing techniques to keep the classroom as safe as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Joanne McDonnell, School Nurse
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A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
The cold and flu season are here! Please be aware of how your child is feeling before coming to school in the morning. Some children are being sent to school with symptoms that would suggest keeping the child at home. You should keep your child home when he/she exhibits one of the following:
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a persistent moist cough
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discolored nasal discharge
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episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in 24 hours
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fever . . . or until 24 hours have passed since your child has had a fever of 101 or greater
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Pink eye. Keep your child home until there is no discharge from the eye. Your physician will advise you when your child may return to school.
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Strep Throat – we advise 48 antibiotic treatment before returning to school
In general, if your child is “just not right” evaluate the situation and make the decision that will benefit your child as well as his/her classmates.
Thank you.
Joanne McDonnell, School Nurse
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A NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
Parents:
Studies show that proper Hand Hygiene reduces the spread of bacteria. Please review with your children proper hand washing techniques:
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lather hands with soap and water
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vigorously rub for 10-15 seconds making sure to wash under fingernails
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rinse thoroughly dry hands completely
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after drying hands, use the paper towel to turn off the faucet
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discard paper towel
Wash your hands several times during the day with plain soap and water or anti-microbial soap and water
Here at Immaculate Conception School, we will continue our on-going efforts to ensure that children wash their hands throughout the day. We have also instructed our custodial staff to continue to use disinfectant cleaning products on all surfaces which students come in contact with.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Joanne McDonnell, School Nurse
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A NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
SAFE SNACK LIST:
I have decided to remove the "safe snack" list from our website due to the fact that many of the products may no longer be considered "safe" for peanut/nut allergic students. This list requires a daily re-check of these products to stay current with any changes.
I will ask that you read ALL INGREDIENT LABELS before sending any treats to school. Please check with the teacher and school nurse prior to bringing in any snacks.
Joanne McDonnell ,School Nurse
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FOOD ITEMS FOR BAKE SALES
During our bake sales this year, I would like to set up a PEANUT NUT FREE TABLE. I will be speaking with the class mothers next month to address this issue. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please call the health office or speak to your class mother. We appreciate all of your help and cooperation.
