Dear UID Families,

I have updated the Lice page on the Health Office Blog to give you more information on dealing with lice. Please read through this information. I think you will find this helpful.
Regularly checking heads is imperative to remaining lice free.
When you check heads it is helpful to wet the hair first, this slows down the lice; they can not run away as quickly on a wet head.

And, as always, please come see me in the Health Office if you have any questions or email me. I will be sure to get back with you as soon as I can.

Sincerely,

Nurse Kristen

kristen.taylor@cesuvt.org

899-4680

January 5th, 2015

Welcome back to the New Year! I hope you all had a Happy and Healthy Christmastime!

A few things to keep in mind as the new year begins:

1) The flue season is upon us. Please remember to have your children wash their hands after they cough, sneeze or blow their nose; after using the bathroom and before eating.  If a family member is sick, it is also helpful to give them their own hand towel to use, separate from the general family hand towel. These actions will help to prevent the spread of germs.

2) Remember that lice live in the community at all times. We do not have any current cases of lice in the school that I am aware of, but that being said: Please check your children's heads on a regular basis at home. Regular head checks at home will catch lice sooner rather than later. Pick one night out of each week to routinely check. It is beneficial to be pro-active.

3) Dress warmly for the cold winter days ahead: Hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, snow pants, jackets and winter boots! This includes all students. At UID, we go out as long as the temperature w/wind chill is zero or above.

Sincerely,

Nurse Kristen

899-4680