The ABC’s of Lice

Prevention

 

 

A louse is a little bug that lives in your hair.

 

Be careful!  Don’t let a louse

 

Catch you!

 

Parents, please advise your child not to borrow or loan combs or brushes.  Advise them not to trade coats or hats.  And finally, have them hang their coats up.

 

Watch you child for a lot of head scratching and white flecks sticking to the hair shaft, very close to the scalp. 

 

If you suspect lice, please let the building administrator and/or school nurse know and a classroom check will be performed.

 

Thank you from your school nurse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be Prepared for the Flu

 

 

Influenza (the “flu”) is caused by a virus.  It infects the nose, throat and lungs.

It spreads mainly through coughs and sneezes.  If you are about to cough or sneeze:

            Try to stay at least 3 feet away from other people

            Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and then throw the tissue away

            Use you upper sleeve if you have no tissue (not your hand)

            Always wash your hands right away afterward

To help prevent from getting sick and spreading germs, always wash your hands:

            After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose

            After using the restroom

            Before eating

Stay healthy!  Taking care of yourself can help you handle the physical and emotional impact of the flu.

 

 

 

“ABC” Checklist for Vision

 

 

Appearance:             Do the eyes look normal?

-                  eyes turn in or out?

 

Behavior:                                Teacher/parent/nurse observations

-                  tilts head, covers or closes one eye for critical seeing

-                  holds printed material in unusual position

 

Complaints:                            Child’s statements

-                  eyes hurt or blur while reading

-                  headaches when reading

-                  can’t see white board

 

                                   

An important criterion for vision referral is school nurse, teacher, or parent observation.  Any child who complains or manifests any signs or symptoms can be referred to the school nurse for a routine vision screening.

 

 

PEANUT ALLERGY

 

Peanut allergy is one of the most serious food allergies.  An

estimated 3 million Americans have this allergy.  This year, we

have students with this type of allergy who require medication and a

food allergic action plan.  Parents, please be aware, when sending

 treats to school, do not send anything that might have peanuts in them.

Thank you.