Peanut/Nut Free Classrooms If exposed to peanuts/nuts, some students may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires emergency medical treatment. To reduce the risk of exposure, all classrooms at Osgood are peanut/nut free. Do not send any peanut or nut containing products for your child to eat during snack in the classroom. If your child has eaten peanuts or nuts prior to coming to school, please be sure that your child's hands have been thoroughly washed.
Please note the following:
Snacks should be sent to school in the original package when possible. If not possible, snacks should be placed in a plastic baggie and labelled by an adult with the name of the snack.
Snacks that are not labelled, either by the parent or by the manufacturer, will be replaced by a school provided snack (usually oyster crackers). The replaced snack will be given back to the student to be enjoyed later at home. Please notify the classroom teacher and school nurse in writing if you do not want your child to have snack under circumstances where a replacement may be provided. Please note that students will not be allowed to share snacks in school.
Let's Keep Osgood Healthy! (guidelines from our school nurses)
Vomiting and Diarrhea: Your child should be kept home until the illness is over and for 24 hours after the last episode.
Sore Throat:A severe sore throat could be strep throat, even if there is no fever. If your child seems off or complains of a headache and/or a stomach upset, it could be strep throat. If these symptoms are present, contact your doctor to have your child tested for strep throat. If your child is being treated for strep, he or she may return to school 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment.
Fever: Your child should be fever free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.
Handwashing: The best defense in spreading germs is good hand washing technique. It is important to encourage and help children to wash before eating, after playing outdoors or playing with pets, after using the bathroom and after blowing their noses. Even though hands may appear to be clean, they may carry germs or microorganisms that are capable of causing disease.
Thank you for your help in keeping our school healthy!