Good Hygiene Practices to Prevent the Spread of Illness

• Wash hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Do not share personal items like drinks, food, eating utensils and mouth guards
• Cover coughs and sneezes using the elbow, arm or sleeve instead of the hand. If a tissue is used wash hands afterwards

When to Stay Home

• Parents: If your child is sick, PLEASE have them STAY HOME for the benefit of their health and the health of the school community.
• Indicators for staying home: vomiting or being too nauseated to eat breakfast; a throat so sore it hurts to swallow; a temperature of 100 or higher; incessant coughing or nose blowing; a pounding, blinding headache; utter exhaustion; aching all over.
• To return to school the symptoms listed should be significantly decreased if not resolved AND you should be fever free without use of Advil/Tylenol for 24 hours.
• Do not send children to school if they are sick. Any children who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home.

If you are wondering whether you have a cold or the flu, click here to compare the two.

Remember that students are not allowed to carry medication, whether over-the-counter or prescription. If a student requires medication during school hours, please contact the school nurse.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Moody, School Nurse at 846-9051, ext 402 or amoody@nya.org.

Thank you!