H1N1 Protocols

1) Appropriate cleaning procedures with an effective disinfectant are in place. Our housekeeping staff has been trained and will be daily disinfecting all commonly touched surfaces (i.e. restroom fixtures, cafeteria tables, railings, etc.). Classroom common surfaces will be cleaned daily by the assigned teacher as a part of our plan.
2) We will be posting signs to remind the students to wash their hands.
3) Hand sanitizer will be available for the students to use throughout the day.
4) Students that become sick while at school will be sent home.

You can help by doing the following.
1) Remind your students to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after it is used. Covering their coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm, or sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is unavailable.
2) Remind your students to wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
3) Remind your students to avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread that way.
4) Teach your students not to share personal items like drinks, food, or unwashed utensils.
5) If your student exhibits flu-like symptoms, including headache, fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, feeling very tired, or diarrhea and vomiting, it is very important that you keep them home and seek medical treatment. Students should stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication. Keeping sick children home helps to prevent spreading the disease to others.

It is important to stay educated on the H1N1 Flu and other communicable diseases. You may go to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for updates (www.cdc.gov). It is equally important to not overreact as it is important to promote responsibility associated with a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment. We encourage every family to discuss with their personal physician questions about the upcoming flu seasons and flu shots to see if it is recommended for your family.

Finally, we will continue to be in regular communication with our local health officials and monitor updates from the CDC. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available.

You may contact our offices if you have questions and we will be glad to answer your questions or direct you to the proper health provider.
Rick Fielding, School Administrator
Tom Phillips, Principal
Cara Wynn, Asst. Principal
Jane Shepherd, Asst. Principal