January 30, 2018
Dear Parents,
I’m writing to let you
know that RBS is starting to see an increase in student absences due to the flu/flu
like symptoms. If your child is showing
symptoms of the flu, it is important to see a doctor. If your child is diagnosed with the flu
and/or shows symptoms such as a fever, it is important to keep him/her
home. Please remember, when students are sick – fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
– they need to be out of school for at least 24 hours after they are
symptom-free. This helps to ensure that they do not spread their
illness to other students and staff members.
As
a preventative measure, I’ve asked teachers to disinfect classrooms, and
custodians to disinfect doorknobs, bathrooms, etc. more frequently. I’ve also asked teachers to stop using shared
supplies, if possible.
Please
take a look at THIS LINK
from the CDC, which offers parents helpful information regarding the treatment
and prevention of the flu.
If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse, Michele
Ouellette, at ouellettem@sau25.net or
471-1082 x25201.
Sincerely,
Molly
McCarthy
