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Health Reminder for Families

Posted Date: 8/28/25 (10:45 AM)
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Health Reminder for Families

August 28, 2025
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Health Update

 

Strep Throat & Stomach Bugs

We’ve seen some cases of strep throat and viral gastroenteritis (stomach bugs). Please help us keep our school healthy by watching for symptoms and taking precautions.

🤒 Strep Throat

  • Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, red/swollen tonsils, headache, stomachache.
  • When to Stay Home: If your child has a sore throat with fever or is diagnosed with strep, they should stay home until they’ve been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours and are fever-free.

🤢 Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Bugs)

  • Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, sometimes fever.
  • When to Stay Home: If your child is vomiting or has diarrhea, please keep them home until they’ve been symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medicine.

How to stop the spread.

🛑 How to Stop the Spread

  • Wash hands often with soap and water.
  • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces (doorknobs, phones, countertops).
  • Remind children to keep hands away from their face.

📞 Attendance & Doctor’s Notes

  • Please remember to call the school to report your child’s absence if they are sick.
  • If your child sees a doctor, please provide a doctor’s note when they return, this helps us keep accurate health records.

 
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Question or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (303) 356-2700
  • wcms-office@re3j.com