27th August 2015
Dear Parents,
Please be informed that there is now one case of HFM in Nursery 1. We would like to alert all parents of N1 to be vigilant in checking for spots in the mouth, hands and feet. We have noticed that the virus has taken a new physical form, which is in the form or rashes that occur on the wrist, arms or back.
We are extremely vigilant in our cleaning of all material and toys and ventilating the classes every day. So far, we have sent back children who need to see a specialist to get them checked.
This illness is common in schools as we have a large number of students who are exposed to different home environments. We need the cooperation from our parents to create a healthy and safe environment for all our children.
When we advise you to see a doctor and keep your child at home, kindly abide by our suggestions as it is in the best interest of all involved. Medical Certificate must be produced under all circumstance so that we have clear records of the child being under the care of a doctor.
Kindly review the steps below again so that we are all familiar with the procedure and policy.
1. If your child is ill, the school will contact you to pick your child up to see a doctor. Kindly pick them up within an hour, NOT at the end of the day!
2. Parents must inform the school of their child’s illness under all circumstances (even if it is a common cold).
3. If the child has a contagious virus or bacterial infection, parents must inform the school immediately so that we can take the necessary measures to further clean up and disinfect the classes as well as track the other students for symptoms.
4. The child should remain at home until the child is cleared by the doctor as healthy enough to attend school.
5. If the child is on any sort of cold medication or fever medication, the child should not be in school
6. If the child is sent home due to symptoms that are worrisome, parents are requested not to send the child back to school the next day without verifying that the child has been well for 24 hours or with a medical certificate.
7. The school reserves the right to send the child home or not allowing him/her to stay in school until he or she shows no more symptoms of illness or has seen a doctor and can produce a medical certificate.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mee Mee San (SV NK Coordinator)
Narisa L. (Principal NK)