H1N1 Information

posted: 10-19-09

General Health Practices to Prevent the Spread of Germs
As you know, the flu season is here and we have had some cases of the flu.  The flu is spread primarily by coughing and sneezing or by touching contaminated surfaces and then transferring the virus by hand to your nose, mouth, or eyes.  To help limit the spread of the flu, we ask everyone to follow these health practices:

1.	Wash your hands with soap and water under warm running water for 20 seconds and rinse your hands well.  If soap and water are not available, use an   alcohol-based hand sanitizer
2.	Cough into your sleeve or a tissue to prevent spreading germs.  Do not cough or sneeze into your hands.  Dispose of tissues in a waste basket.
3.	Flu symptoms include a fever, body aches, the chills, fatigue, coughing and sore throat. If you are ill with flu symptoms, please stay home from school for at least 24 hours after your temperature is below 100 degrees without the aid of medication, such as Tylenol.

  Letter to Parents mailed 10-22-2009  posted 10-22-2009

  School-based H1N1 Vaccine Campaign approved by Board of Education 10-8-2009    posted: 10-19-09 

  Letter to Parents mailed 9-24-09      posted: 9-25-09

  Letter to Parents mailed 5-1-09   posted: 5-2-09