December 7, 2012
Dear
Parent/Guardian of all students in Middleborough Public Schools:
I would like to
inform you that there are a large number of students at the Mary K. Goode and
the Henry B. Burkland Elementary Schools who are experiencing a stomach virus. Many
of the children have siblings in other schools. We ask that you adhere to the
Middleborough Public Schools Health Services Illness Guidelines, outlined in
our Health Services Brochure, which may be found on the district’s website at www.middleboro.k12.ma.us.
CHILDREN
MUST REMAIN AT HOME IF THEY HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
·
If they do
not meet mandated DPH immunization requirements.
·
A rash or
skin condition not diagnosed and cleared by a physician.
·
A fever of
100 degrees or more. They should be fever free for 24 hours without Tylenol or
Motrin before returning to school.
·
Vomiting or
diarrhea. They may return to school when symptom free for 24 hours and able to
eat and drink normally.
·
Red or pink
itchy eyes with crusty yellow or green drainage. They may return to school when
drainage has cleared or they are on medication for a full 24 hours.
·
Any contagious illness such as chicken pox,
strep throat, or flu. With chicken pox they may not return to school until the
rash is completely dry and crusted over.
·
If placed on an antibiotic students must be on
the antibiotic a full 24 hours before returning to school. They should also
feel well enough to attend school.
·
All
students with head lice must be treated, have the nits combed out, and be
checked by the school nurse before returning to their class. Parents must
accompany their child to the health office upon return to school.
Custodians in ALL
schools are working diligently to sanitize all areas of the schools in an
effort to keep the virus from spreading. Your cooperation in following the
district’s guidelines is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Laurie Perkins, RN
Nurse Leader
