UPDATE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

A Message from Nurse Kristy!

OCtober 25th, 2020

The NYS Department of Health has shared some suggestions about making Halloween “spooky, not scary!” You are encouraged to check out the document below. 

September 28th, 2020

• Given the current closure of the cafeteria, all classrooms are NUT FREE! Be sure to check the ingredient list on the snacks and lunch items before your child brings them to school. Nurse Kristy prepared a quiz to help prepare safe food items at home. This quiz is available here for our remote students as a resource, and will go home in paper form for all hybrid students. 

September 20th, 2020

• Given the current closure of the cafeteria, all classrooms are NUT FREE! Be sure to check the ingredient list on the snacks and lunch items before your child brings them to school. Nurse Kristy prepared a quiz to help prepare safe food items at home. This quiz is available here for our remote students as a resource, and will go home in paper form for all hybrid students. 

Below please find an update from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

CDC Poster: Face Coverings Do's and Don’ts pdf

CDC: Use of cloth face coverings web page

CDC: Use of cloth face coverings pdf

CDC & Surgeon General: How to make your own face covering (this is a youtube video)

American Academy of Pediatrics: Working and Learning from Home

World Health Organization: Helping Children Cope with Stress

Several families have asked about influenza this season. See below for four helpful health education resources. Be sure to scroll down to the Parents Guide in resource number one.

• Flu Information for Parents with Young Children

• Misconceptions about Flu Vaccine

• CDC Video: Don't Let Flu Take you Out of the Pictures

• NY-Dept of Health: What You Should Know about the Flu

Here is additional information regarding hand washing from the Centers for Disease Control, and once again, a link for the video children watched in school.

Make note:

• Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. https://go.usa.gov/xV9TXexternal icon #KeepHandsClean  

• Your hands carry germs you can’t see. Take the time to wash your hands for 20 seconds during key times to stay healthy. https://go.usa.gov/xV9Dcexternal icon #KeepHandsClean  

Health Information Topic: Head Lice

Head lice are tiny bugs the size of sesame seeds which attach to the hair. They are most common in preschool and elementary school children. They are crawling insects and cannot jump or fly. They may be spread through head to head contact, common in the Waverly age group. Regular head checks of your child are the most valuable way to spot head lice before they multiply or infest. Remember to be discreet if found, to avoid anxiety for the child. We encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider for guidance on treatment and reach out to Nurse Kristy for support.

Review this 3 minute podcast from CDC regarding head lice.

American Academy of Pediatrics Resource: Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know.......