Parkman News Parkman Newsletter November 2022 | Page 6

Topic : PTO Meeting Time : Nov 9 , 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time ( US and Canada )

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Health & Safety

Nurse ' s Notes

Please contact the school nurse , Mrs . Netherwood , at 860-253- 6572 or at nnetherwood @ en eldschools . org with health related questions .

Remember with autumn and its magni cent display of colors means a change of weather , often we see an increase in contagious illnesses . Please review school health policies for guidance regarding when to keep your child home and when it ’ s the right time to return to school . http :// www . en eldschools . org / district _ depts / pupil _ services _ dept / health _ services

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the in uenza vaccine be given annually to all children starting at six months of age . Please check out the link below with your child on how to prepare for the u season https :// www . cdc . gov / u / pdf / freeresources / family / ready _ wrigley _ u . pdf

Vision Screening at Parkman is Thursday , November 10 th only . Due to a recent change in the state statute , the En eld Lions Club will perform the Spot Vision Screening on all students that day . Please make sure your child has their glasses ( for distance or close-up ) in school that day .

Water Bottles : Please provide your child with a reusable water each day . Students are not allowed to drink from water fountains around the school , but they may ll their water bottle at them . We encourage our students to drink water throughout the day . Drinking plenty of water helps alleviate many complaints of headaches , stomachaches , and sore throats . Students have more energy , do better in school & sports and have fresher breath .

FALL BACK : Sunday , November 6th we turn the clocks back 1 hour . Enjoy that extra hour of sleep !