TO: All Parents

FROM: Rosemary Brockman, BSN, RN

Nina Sutera, MSN, RN

RE: Returning to school after an illness

In an effort to ensure your child’s good health and improve attendance, listed below are a few guidelines that may be helpful to check the spread of infection among our students and adult population in school:

ü STREP THROAT- A child may NOT return to school until 24-48 hours after the first dose of antibiotics was given and is fever-free.

ü VOMITING & DIARRHEA- A child should be symptom-free for 24 hours and be able to hold down food and fluids before returning to school.

ü FEVER- A child may return to school when the temperature has been normal for at least 24 hours (without taking Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, etc.).

ü COLD/COUGH- A child should stay home if he/she is too uncomfortable to complete his/her work and participate in other school activities.

ABSENCE OF 3 OR MORE DAYS- The child should return to school with a doctor’s note indicating the medical diagnosis and the date they should return to school.

STUDENT ABSENCES- Please call in each day’s absence with: 1) your name and telephone #, 2) your child’s name and teacher’s name, and 3) the date and reason for the absence.

The number to call is: MAPS- 973-398-4400 x323; Decker- 973-398-6400 x112.

Thank you for your support in following these guidelines. A sick child cannot learn effectively and is unable to participate in classes in a meaningful way. Keeping a sick child home prevents the spread of illness in the school community and allows the child opportunity to rest and recover. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these procedures, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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