Strep Alert!

   Well, it is a hazard of a new school year - we all get introduced to new germs. Unfortunately, strep has already made an appearance in our room. I had it over the weekend. I know of two students who have had it in the past five days, and two more children are out today. I think I know why.

   Ms. West and I will do our best at school to encourage hand washing and hand sanitizer use. We will also talk about healthy habits that the children should try (for example, covering a cough with an elbow, disposing of tissues, etc.)

   For you as parents I would just say to take your child seriously if he/she complains of not feeling well. Strep can start of with very mild symptoms (a slight sore throat, a headache, or a low grade fever), but it can progress very quickly. If you have any suspicion that your child may have strep, please take your child to the doctor immediately. The sooner a child starts on an antibiotic, the sooner he/she will recover and be able to come back to school. Thank you!