Message from Nurse Nina 12/13

This is the time of year when winter weather takes a toll on school attendance. Snow and weather conditions can keep parents from getting their children to school. So can colds, fevers, and other illnesses. These absences, even if they are excused, add up to lost learning time, and can result in student disengagement and lower grades. Please consider these steps to avoid absences this winter. 

1. Develop back-up plans for getting your children to school. Check who can give your children a ride if you can’t take them, or form a “walking school bus” to walk to school with other families. 
2. Keep your children healthy. Encourage them to wash their hands, and give them a bottle of hand sanitizer. 
3. Dress your children for the wintry weather. If you need help with winter clothing, call the school at 763-504-7900. 
4. If your children do get sick, talk to a doctor or the school nurse about when it is okay for them to attend school. 

Please also make sure to send outdoor winter clothing for outdoor recess each day. There are also times when socks may get wet in boots so you can have an extra pair in your students backpack to keep their feet dry during the day.

Thank you for partnering with us to make sure your child learns, thrives, and succeeds. 

Sincerely, 

Nurse Nina