WEST REGION

• Make sure your child gets at least 8 hours of sleep at night.

• Eat a nutritious breakfast to stay alert throughout the day.

• Keep your child home if he/she does not legitimately feel well.

• Keep your child home at least 24 hours if he/she has a fever, persistent cough, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, or a skin rash. Check with your doctor if you have doubts.

• Make sure your child lets someone at school (teacher, nurse) know when he/she is not feeling well.

• Please notify your child's teacher if he/she has any communicable diseases.

Teachers are not permitted to give students medication. All medication must be housed and administered in the school clinic. A form must be signed by the physician and on file in the office. Parents may request this form in the school office. Also, it is school board policy that medication given by school personnel must be for a long-term illness.

Finally, when something unusual or sad has happened at home such as the death of a family member or a fire, please send a note to the teacher. We are also concerned about the mental and emotional health of our students.