Any child who has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea or green mucous discharge from the nose should not attend school. If your child develops these symptoms while attending school, you will be called to pick him/her up immediately.
It is appropriate for your child to return to school following illness:
- After 24 hours of antibiotic therapy for strep throat or other contagious bacterial or viral conditions
- After 24 hours without fever (many children with a night time fever will not manifest fever in the morning but will later in the day)
- Without vomiting, diarrhea or a rash
- Upon doctor recommendation, (if needed), documenting that a child is no longer infectious from a severe bacterial or viral illness
In addition, please keep your child home if you are awaiting the results of a culture.
It is imperative that the Health Office be notified immediately at the slightest suspicion that a child has or has been exposed to chickenpox. This can be life threatening for some of our Nixon students.
At no time should a child be passing candy out on the bus.
I know that children and parents only have the very best intentions and want to share something special with others they care about. If your child is bringing in a treat to share, please check with the classroom teacher in order to determine a safe treat is provided that all the students can enjoy. In order to keep all students safe, these guidelines must be carefully adhered to. I appreciate your efforts and concerns regarding this matter. Please call me with any questions you may have.
