SICK CHILD POLICY

ANY of the following symptoms constitutes a "sick child", please keep them at home and administer lots of TLC.

If any of the following symptoms occur during school a parent will be contacted.

• A fever or has had a fever during the previous 24 hours.

• A cold that is less than four days old

• A constant cough

• If your child has a rash, they must be seen by a doctor who will determine if the rash is contagious or not. When your child returns to school, please bring a note from your doctor stating your child is not contagious.

• Fussy and cranky

• Vomited the night before or the morning of school

• Tired (rest may prevent the development of many illnesses)

• Symptoms of a communicable disease (runny nose, reddened eyes, sore throat, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, or fever)

Please allow a full recovery time from illness before your child returns to school. This is not only for the health of your child, but also for the health of the other children and teachers that they would come into contact with in the school.

The school should be notified if your child is going to be absent. The school must be informed if you think your child has exposed other classmates to a communicable disease.

Should your child become ill during school hours we expect to be able to contact a parent to pick up your child. If we are unable to reach you using the phone numbers you have given us, your emergency contact will be called.

This policy can be found in your Parent Handbook

First Aid Procedures

Minor scrapes and cuts will be washed with warm, soapy water and a Band-Aid will be applied, if needed. Any minor accidents are recorded in our logbook and a note will be sent home to the parent. When we feel an accident warrants emergency care, the parent or authorized person will be notified to come pick up the child. If we are unable to contact the parent, we will transport the child to Baptist East or Norton Suburban Hospital. If there is a preference, please notify the School in writing.

Parent Involvement

Parent participation enhances our School. You are encouraged to visit the classrooms whenever possible. The staff welcomes ideas and comments from the parents. We encourage parents to share a hobby, collection, talent, activity, or read a story to the class. Fall Festival, Christmas, Valentine's Day Easter parties, and the Thanksgiving Feast are opportunities for parent involvement. Many parents also like to participate during the classroom celebration of their child's birthday.

Parents are always welcome to accompany the class on field trips. Parents should notify the office if they wish to accompany their child. A fee may be assessed.

When you visit the school during the day please sign in at the school office and obtain a visitor's pass.