Enfield Street School News ESS Nov 2019 Newsletter | Page 8

ENFIELD STREET GAZETTE
WHAT’S THE BUZZ AT ESS!
examination by the school
nurse.
Notes from the Nurse’s office:
We are starting to enter the time of year where colds
and germs are frequently shared, and this age group
tends to be very generous! While good handwashing is
the best way to get rid of germs some choose to use
hand sanitizer. Before sending it to school with your
child please know we do have sanitizers on the walls
and plenty of soap and water!! The sanitizers are 70%
ethyl alcohol which if ingested could have serious
consequences. If you do choose to send your child with
sanitizer, please be sure it is fragrance free as this can
be a health hazard to persons with certain conditions.
In order to contain the germs and keep everyone a bit
healthier please review the guidelines for when children
need to remain out of school. This information can be
found on page 54 of the Enfield Public Schools
Elementary School Handbook for Parents and
Students.
“Communicable Disease and Infestation
Children should be observed before being sent to
school to be sure they are free of any signs of disease
such as headache, upset stomach, sore throat, runny
nose, rashes, flushed face, and/or red and watery eyes.
A child with a beginning cold should be kept at home for
24-48 hours. Many contagious diseases begin with signs
of a cold. Prompt isolation of these children from
others will help prevent spreading of the disease. The
following are the isolation requirements of the
Connecticut State Department of Public Health in
regard to some of the more common communicable
diseases:
Chickenpox Remain out of school until all
primary lesions have healed, 5
to 7 days from onset of
symptoms.
Head Lice Re-entry is permitted when
student no longer has an active
infestation which will be
determined through
Strep Remain out of school for 24
hours after their first dose of
medication to prevent the
spread to other students
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) with discharge;
remain home until the
prescribed treatment has been
given for 24 hours and/or the
discharge stops.
Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever
Students must be fever free, without fever
reducing medication given, vomiting, or
diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning
to school.”
Please feel free to call me with questions or concerns if
you are unsure if your child’s condition is appropriate
for school.
Stay Healthy!!
Nurse Tammy