Happy New Year!
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Happy 2023!
As the weather starts to get cooler, we can expect to spend more time indoors, especially as cold and flu season approaches. We do see an increase in normal childhood illnesses at this time of year as well such as Hand Foot Mouth disease, Norovirus, and RSV. RSV is at an all time high currently, not only in our community but nationwide as well. RSV causes cold symptoms in most of the population, but can be more severe for young infants, older adults, and those with already compromised respiratory and/or immune systems. If your child is actively vomiting, having diarrhea, has an open weepy rash, a positive Covid test, and/or a temperature of 100 or greater, please keep them home and reach out to the Health Office for an appropriate timeline to return your child to school. All students being treated for pinkeye and/or strep need to remain out of school until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours and MUST have a doctor's note to return to school. It is imperative to have reliable and available contacts for your child during the school day in the event of an emergency or necessary dismissal. If you would like to update your child's contact information in our computer, please notify call Mrs. Fortier or Mrs. Fogg at 508-324-3170. I am available during office hours M-F 8:30-3:30 at 508-324-3170 (prompt 2 or x109). I do check my email on weekends and in the evenings periodically. All non-emergent issues will be addressed the following school day during working hours. The Health Office also closes daily from 1:45-2:15. Thank you all for your dedicated efforts to provide our students with a safe and valuable learning experience. Stephanie L. Roy, BSN, RN stephanie.roy@somersetschools.org |
Indiana Bones
Indiana Bones is the official mascot of the Health Office! He greets the kids as they walk by as well as presenting a wealth of knowledge about bones, joints, teeth and how our bodies work. He provides us with the greatest lesson of all... inside we are ALL the same! Ask your kiddos how Mr. Bones was dressed up this week!
Donations
I will gladly accept donations of used clothing! Often times kids have soiled clothes at school due to spills, nosebleeds, bathroom accidents, etc. Keeping them comfortable and dry at school decreases their time missed out of class. We are also in need of underwear donations for our littlest friends!
