SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOK

Q. OUTDOOR PLAY1. We will go outside on a regular basis as the weatherpermits. Please dress your child accordingly.Children who are healthy enough to attend class,should be prepared to join the group outside.Child/staff ratios mandate that all children join thegroup.2. The District guidelines for temperate inclusive ofwind-chill is twenty degrees or above. We will followthose guidelines, being sensitive to the length oftime spent outside. During extreme cold, snow, rainor wind we will attempt to utilize the gym for largemotor activities.R. STAFF TRAINING1. All staff will participate in at least 12 clock hours ofProfessional Development training. Documentation isto be given to Jeanne Poleski and a copy sent toMatthew Dishman.SOUTH LAKESCHOOLSPRESCHOOLPARENT HANDBOOKHandbook ofGeneral InformationS. RESOURCES1. The following is a list of community resources that thecenter may draw upon throughout the school year:a. Department of Child Day Care Licensingb. Macomb County Health Departmentc. Macomb County Community Coordinated ChildCared. American Red Cross and Safety Programse. National Association of the Education of YoungChildrenf. Local Hospitalsg. National Poison Prevention CenterRevised 7-2-1224

Dear Preschool Parents,Welcome to South Lake Schools’ Preschool Program.We are looking forward to getting to know you andyour child. You may be enrolling for the first time, oryour family may be familiar with the quality of ourpreschool program. Regardless, your child’sexperience will be unique and is important to our staff.We are pleased to be part of your child’s earliesteducational experience, and look forward to a longand rewarding partnership!Pamela BalintSuperintendentBOARD OF EDUCATIONAllan Innes ................................. PresidentEllen Dunn .................................. Vice PresidentChristi Franklin ........................... SecretaryPaula Mack-Crouchman ............. TreasurerKarla Anderson ........................... TrusteeLois Cardenas ............................ TrusteeCharlotte Rebelein ...................... TrusteeADMINISTRATIONPamela Balint………............ SuperintendentTed Von Hiltmayer………… . Director of HumanResourcesToni Kasander………… ....... Director of Special ServicesMatthew Dishman……........... Director of OperationsJohn Thero……… ............... Director of Instruction& AssessmentM. ANIMAL HEALTH AND SANITATION1. Classroom pet- Hermit Crab, Lucky and Scrappy theBeta.a. Under supervision of a staff member, the selectedClass Pet Helper will check to see if pets needfood and water. Child will wash hands aftercompletion.b. Cleaning of container will be done by a staffmember. Sanitizing procedures will follow.2. Veterinarian: Harper Woods Veterinarian Hospital -20112 Harper, Harper Woods, MI - 313-881-8061N. PERSONNEL HEALTH1. Staff documentation for the following is located in thepreschool staff files.a. Tuberculosis testb. Physicalc. Criminal clearanced. First Aid/CPR traininge. Abuse training logf. Professional Development training logO. DISMISSAL AND PICKUP1. All persons picking up a child from the Center musthave picture ID if they are unknown to staffmembers. This includes parents, grandparents, oldersiblings, and caregivers. Your child WILL NOT bereleased to anyone unless we know who the personis. If you find it necessary to make last minutearrangements, you must call the school first and alsoinform the person that ID will be checked.P. SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT1. BY LAW ALL SUSPECTED CHILDABUSE/NEGLECT MUST BE REPORTED.a. Staff member must report verbally to JeannePoleski.b. Staff member must fill out report and fax within 72hours.223

K. INJURY PREVENTION1. The outside grounds will be routinely inspected bycustodial staff and hazards either removed orrepaired.2. Classroom furniture, equipment and materials will beroutinely inspected by Ginny Francis or theclassroom aide. Items will be removed or repaired asnecessary. Matthew Dishman will be contacted ifneeded.3. Ginny Francis will review accident/illness recordsannually to identify problem areas.L. DISINFECTING AND SANITIZING1. Toys that are mouthed will be cleaned and sanitizedbefore being returned to the classroom.2. Equipment will be cleaned and sanitized at leastonce per week or when soiled.3. There will be a receptacle for placing toys waiting tobe cleaned.4. There will be the necessary products to performcleaning and sanitizing. These will be stored in alocked cabinet.5. The following steps will be used for cleaning andsanitizing:a. Wash the surface or article vigorously with warmwater and cleaning solution approved by theSchool District.b. Rinse the surface with clean water.c. Submerge, wipe or spray the surface or the articlewith sanitizing solution approved by the SchoolDistrict.5. All washable items will routinely be washed in awashing machine and dried before being returned tothe classroom.6. Bathrooms and classroom are cleaned daily bySchool District personnel.Table of ContentsWelcome .............................................. 2Purpose ............................................... 4Philosophy ........................................... 4Curriculum ........................................... 4Enrollment ........................................... 5Fees ..................................................... 6Daily Schedule ..................................... 6Arrival/Dismissal .................................. 6Withdrawal Policy ................................ 7Discipline Policy ................................... 8Parent Involvement .............................. 9School Closing ..................................... 9Parent/Teacher Conferences ............... 10Items from Home .............. .................. 10Allergies ............................ .................. 10Procedures for an Injured Child ........... 10Medication ........................ .................. 11Confidentiality Policy ......... .................. 11Hearing/Vision .................. .................. 11Weather/Fire/Safety Drills . .................. 12Toilet Training ................... .................. 12Immunizations................... .................. 12Food/Snacks ..................... .................. 13Health Policy ..................... .................. 13Outdoor Playtime .............. .................. 14Television, Videos & Technology ........ 14Field Trips ....................... .................... 15Staff Qualifications/Screening .............. 16Health Care Plan ……………..……….. 17/24223

d. Before eating.PurposeThe opportunities and experiences children have in theearly years play an important role in how they grow anddevelop.Our program offers: Staff that specializes in Early Childhood Education Materials and daily routines that match the age anddevelopment of each child.We strive to provide a stimulating experience whichpromotes each child’s social/emotional, physical andcognitive development.PhilosophyWe use developmentally appropriate practices to provide asafe, supportive and nurturing environment. The programalso supports the relationship between children, theirfamilies and the preschool staff. Learning activities arepresented through “hands-on” play. These activitiesengage the children so they can explore, experiment andimitate to further their thinking and problem solving skill.CurriculumTeachers design an environment and plan a curriculumthat gently guides children from their current level ofdevelopment to the next. The daily schedule reflects abalance of teacher directed and child initiated activities.Our curriculum is thematic play based; with focuses onliteracy, mathematics, science, art, music and movement.Our sequential curriculum is designed to prepare eachchild for academics in kindergarten and elementary school.2. Children will wash hands:a. After toiletingb. Before eating or cooking activities.H. HANDLING BODILY FLUIDS1. Wearing gloves staff will see to the needs of thechild:a. Removing child from others to a private areab. Cleaning up and changing clothes if necessary2. Call office to have custodian come and properlydisinfect area and remove any contaminatedwaste.3. Staff will follow hand washing procedures.I. FOOD SANITATION1. Leftover foods will be covered, dated and stored inthe refrigerator according to health departmentrecommendation.2. Eating and cooking activity surfaces will be cleanedbefore and after each use by either the classroomaide or Ginny Francis.J. NUTRITION1. Snacks are provided on a monthly donation basisby parents. Each container will be labeled withchild’s name and used for shared snacks on thedays that child attends.2. Food allergies or other medical conditions will benoted and parents will be notified accordingly to thekinds of snacks permitted in class.421

number. Medications must have a current date.All non-prescription medications will follow thesame procedures.b. Medication will be stored in a labeled and lockedcontainer.c. Authorization forms will be kept in a file on theshelf above the teacher computer.d. Administration of medication will be done in thepresence of both Ginny Francis and theclassroom aide. Both will initial along the date,time and dose given.e. Unused medications will be returned to the parentafter signing for it. If medication is not picked upby the end of the school year, it will be discardedin the toilet and noted as such.2. Caring for ill children:a. If it is deemed necessary to separate an ill child,s/he will be accompanied to Avalon Office to theclinic, after a parent has been called. The parentwill be notified where to pick up their child. If aparent is unable, an appointed adult may do so,after informing the staff who will be coming.PLEASE NOTE: if the adult is not on theemergency card, we MUST see identificationbefore child is released. All children leaving classearly must be signed out by an adult.b. Illnesses will be recorded in the Macomb CountyHealth Department binder located on the shelfabove the teacher computer.c. Communicable diseases must be reported to thehealth department.G. HAND WASHING1. Staff will wash hands:a. After assisting with child toileting or personaluse.b. After coming in contact with body fluids(stool,urine,drool,mucus,vomit,blood)c. Before snack preparationEnrollmentEnrollment takes place annually in the spring. Districtresidents, with children currently in our programs, enrollfirst. Next, registrations are taken from other districtresidents and later from non-residents. Registration feeis non-refundable.Enrollment is limited and will be filled on a first come, firstserve basis. We maintain a 10 to 1 child/adult ratio.Children must be three years old on or before September1 of the school year in which they are enrolling inpreschool. Children must be completely toilet trained,without diapers or pull-ups.We are unable to hold spaces for children if tuition is notpaid or if they do not attend class. Families must be upto-datewith tuition in order to register for additionalprograms.South Lake Preschool is located at Avalon Elementaryschool. The hours are 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday depending onenrollment.To attend children must have on file:• Complete updated Child Information Card.• Up-to-date record of immunizations and physicalsigned by a physician.• Child’s birth certificate.205

FeesRegistration deposit—$50.00These are 2011-12 prices and may increase in 2012-13.Registration deposit is non-refundable.2-day program 4 payments of $236.253-day program 4 payments of $353.755-day program 4 payments of $588.75Payments are due 4 times a year on:September 1 February 1November 1 April 1Daily ScheduleWe strive to provide a balanced experience for yourpreschool child. A typical day includes opportunities forchildren to make their own activity choices and times whenthe teacher directs what the next activity will be. Teachersmay gather children for a large group activity and at othertimes children play individually or in small groups. Youngchildren learn best when they are actively involved withmaterials. The activity level varies so that children useboth large muscles (running and climbing) and smallmuscles (pegboards, coloring) throughout the day. Pleasesee your child’s teacher for details about snacks.Arrival/DismissalRegistered families will receive information through themail prior to the beginning of school. An orientationsession will be scheduled prior to the first day of school.Children in our programs must be transported to and fromclass.Upon arrival, please be sure your child is in the care of astaff member before leaving. Classes begin promptly atstarting time. Please do not arrive early. In the event thatyou are unable to pick up your child at the end of class,please make other arrangements in advance.E. HEALTH POLICY1. Children will not be permitted at the center with anyof the following:a. Fever of 100 degrees F or more. Childrenmust be fever free without fever reducingmedication for 24 hours before returning toschool.b. Vomiting on 2 or more occasions within thepast 24 hours.c. Diarrhea - 2 or more watery stools in a 24 hourperiod.d. Chicken Pox, Conjunctivitis (pink eye),Infectious Mononucleosis, Unidentified Rash,Pin Worm, Measles, Strep Throat, Ring Worm,Scabies, Impetigo.2. Children must be on an antibiotic treatment for aminimum of 24 hours before returning to school.3. We will do periodic head lice/nit checks throughoutthe school year. If we discover that your childis infected, they are permitted to remain in class forthe duration of class per Health Dept guidelines.However you must treat your child before s/he mayreturn to class.4. In the event that your child may have beenexposed to a communicable disease, we will informyou in writing, including Health Dept. guidelines.F. TREATING ILLNESS1. Medication:a. Parents must fill out a Permission to Administerform for any child who needs any regular ortemporary medication. This includes all oral,topical, or injected (like Epi Pens). Themedication must be in the original container withthe name of child and medication, as well as thePhysician name and Pharmacy telephone619

EMS vehicles, and if necessary request thatthe office contact the parent.b. Ginny Francis will stay with injured child, whilethe classroom aide will remove the otherchildren to the Kindergarten room (peragreement with Ms. Wood).c. If parent or emergency contact was notcontacted by the office, staff will immediatelydo so.d. In the event that a parent or emergencycontact is not available, and the child needs tobe transported, Ginny Francis will accompanychild to the nearest hospital.e. If an emergency were to take place in theabsence of Ginny Francis, then the classroomaide will take over her duties and JeannePoleski will locate an Avalon staff member tosupervise the remainder of the children.3. Serious Injury/Hospitalization will be reported today care Licensing Consultant.a. Call Sandy Grzych at 412-6825 or 228-2251.b. Submit written paperwork to the departmentwithin 24 hours.4. Evacuation Plan For Fire, Tornado, and otherCode Red Emergencies:a. Map posted on window next to hall door.b. Binder with emergency plans and class listhanging on the wall above the sink.c. Record of fire/tornado drills included in the redemergency binder on wall.D. STUDENT RECORDS1. The name, address, and phone number for eachchild will remain in the Center for a minimum of oneyear after the child withdraws from the program.A child will not be released to anyone except a custodialparent, or a person with identification whose nameappears on the child’s information card. In order to denyrelease of a child to a non-custodial, biological parent, acopy of the legal court document must be on file. Pleasesee your child’s teacher with any questions. If an adultarrives to pick up a child and it appears to our staff thathe/she may not be able to safely transport the child, ourstaff will:• Offer to keep this child in our care for an extendedperiod of time.• Ask the adult if they would like to contact a friend orfamily member to pick them up.• Offer to arrange for a taxi.• Advise the parent that we feel it is not safe for thechild to ride with the adult. We will then notify thepolice that the adult has left our facility with thechild.Withdrawal Policy Parents are asked to give our program a two-weeknotice prior to withdrawing. Families will be asked to withdraw from theprogram if fees are not paid. Teachers work closely with parents to create asmooth transition from home to school. There maybe situations where a child does not adjust to thegroup setting. The staff will meet with the parentand discuss concerns regarding the child. Parentsmay be asked to withdraw their child from theprogram if the child is unable to adjust to thesetting. Children whose behavior presents a safety risk tothemselves or others may be asked to withdrawfrom the program.187

Discipline PolicyYoung children gradually develop the ability to control theirbehavior. Teachers apply their knowledge of childdevelopment as they guide children in the process. Ourgoal is for children to grow in the ability to verbally statetheir needs, avoid the use of physical force and develop avariety of ways to solve problems. When children behaveinappropriately or use physical force (hitting, kicking,destroying property) teachers will follow the processoutlined below:1. Teachers will verbally summarize the situation: “Youwould like to have a turn playing in the block corner.”2. The teacher and children together will try to solve theproblem: “There are lots of blocks, which ones will youshare with your friends?”3. The teacher will review the situation and stateexpectations: “Next time you would like a turn, askyour friend or your teacher. Kicking the blocks makesyour friends angry.”If a child continues to behave in an inappropriate manner,teachers will follow the process outlined below:1. “Next time you kick the blocks, you will need to leavethe block area. Tomorrow you may try again.”2. “If you forget to tell your friend that you want a turn andyou hit him, you will need to stay near me for awhile orsit quietly.”3. If a child’s behavior presents a risk to others orregularly requires one-to-one supervision, thecoordinator of the program will be contacted. A planwill be developed to monitor the frequency, intensityand risk of the behavior.South Lake PreschoolHealth Care PlanA. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:Fire Dept: 911Police: 911Rescue: 911Poison Prevention Center: (800) 222-1222B. LOCAL HOSPITAL(S) USED FOR EMERGENCIES:Name: St John Telephone (313)-343-4000Address: 22102 Moross, Detroit, MI 48236Name: Beaumont Grosse PointeTelephone (313) 343-1000Address: 468 Cadieux Rd, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230C. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:1. Minor Emergenciesa. Names of Staff trained in First Aid/CPR:Teacher-Ginny Francis, Principal-JeannePoleski.Documentation of training kept in classroom.b. Treatment: Using gloves as needed, apply iceand/or band aid.c. Record incident: Involved staff to completereport located in red folder on top shelf ofteacher computer unit.d. Report incident: Upon examination of child bytrained staff, the parent will either be calledimmediately or spoken to in person at time ofpickup.e. First Aid kit stored on shelf in Cubby area.Supplies are routinely checked and replaced byGinny Francis.2. Life-Threatening Emergenciesa. Staff will call 911 and the Avalon office torequest the presence of Jeanne Poleski, tonotify our Building Custodian of the arrival of817

educationally sound, child-oriented program. EarlyChildhood staff receives ongoing training in First Aid andCPR.Employees must provide personal references. The schooldistrict has the right to substantiate all statements on theapplication. Employees and volunteers must state thatthey have not been convicted of a felony and have nocriminal record of child abuse or neglect. Each employeeand volunteer is then screened by the Michigan StatePolice, Central Records Division and a criminal historybackground check is completed. In addition to the State ofMichigan background check, all employees and volunteersare cleared through the Family Independence Agency,which processes a Protective Services clearance.============================================This plan will be discussed with the child’s parents. If thebehavior continues to be outside the range of normalcy, arecommendation will be made up to and including thechild’s dismissal from the program.Our policy prohibits the following: Humiliation of children Corporal punishment of any kind Embarrassment or ridicule of a child Restriction of food, toilet, or rest timeParent InvolvementChildren learn to value education when they see theirparents take an interest in school. Our preschool has aParent Orientation, or teachers may schedule a visit foryour family prior to enrolling. Teachers provide a variety ofways in which parents may contribute to the classroomduring the school year. If you are volunteering in aclassroom, you are subject to background checks. Pleasefollow South Lake Schools’ policy, sign in at the office andobtain a visitor’s badge while in the building.School Closing/CancellationInclement weather or building problems sometimes bringunexpected school closing. At South Lake Schools thereare several ways parents can be informed about theseunanticipated days.School closing information is broadcast on radio stationsWJR, WWJ, and WOMC. Television stations airing schoolclosing information are Fox-2 News, WDIV-News 4, andWXYZ-News 7 and UPN-50 News.There are no refunds or make-up classes for weatherrelated or emergency closings. Your child’s teacherwill have up-to-date information regarding actual daysand time that classes will be offered.169

Parent/Teacher ConferencesOur teachers have education and experience with typicalbehaviors of young children. Parent/Teacher conferencesare scheduled as needed for preschool age children.When a child’s development or behavior is of concern, theCurriculum Director will be contacted. The situation will bereviewed and a plan will be discussed with the parents.Items from HomePlease clearly label your child’s outdoor clothing,backpacks, etc. with their name. Please check with yourchild’s teacher before bringing any items from home. Itcan be devastating to a child when a special toy becomeslost or damaged.AllergiesPlease inform your child’s teacher of any allergies. Ourschool district has policies and procedures in place thatsafeguard the health of children while they are in our care.If an allergy is life threatening or has serious medicalimplications, our staff will schedule a meeting with theschool principal and develop an emergency plan. If youPREFER your child’s diet be restricted (religious reasons,personal reasons) please let your child’s teacher know.Procedures for an Injured ChildStaff will notify parents at pickup time of typical, minorinjuries. These injuries will be treated with first aid such asrinsing a cut, or applying a cold compress to a bump. Allprograms have staff trained in CPR and First Aid. Whenan injury is serious in nature, our trained staff willimplement first aid to student and parents are contacted.MedicationIf a child must receive medication while at school, thea theme that was presented in class. Computer programsprovide children opportunities to practice conceptsintroduced in conjunction with a language or math lesson.Technology is used sparingly in the preschool classrooms.When children enter elementary school they can quicklyacquire the skills necessary to put technology to good use.Our primary focus in the preschool years is to facilitateyour child’s growth through quality interaction with ourstaff, your child’s classmates, and carefully selectedclassroom materials.Field TripsField trips provide opportunities for families to experienceand enjoy a variety of community resources. Your teacherwill inform you if your family is also welcome to attend.These events may coincide with, or substitute, for regularclass times. It is necessary to have a permission slipcompleted and returned to the teacher before the plannedfield trip. Parents provide their own transportation andmeet the teacher at the designated spot at the destination.Field trips may be free, or additional fees may be charged,to cover the cost of transportation and admission. If forany reason a field trip is cancelled, your deposit or cost ofadmission may not be refunded. If the school district orteacher for any reason cancels a field trip, the event is nolonger considered a South Lake Schools sponsored event.Staff Qualifications/ScreeningOur teachers are educators specializing in Early ChildhoodEducation. They have completed the required course work(set by the Department of Human Services Bureau ofChildren and Adult Licensing) at an accredited college oruniversity, with semester hours in Child Development,Child Psychology, and Early Childhood Education. Wellqualifiedcaregivers work to provide a safe, healthy,1015

if symptoms are contagious or children are uncomfortablein the group setting. Please call your child’s teacher andreport any of the above symptoms or diseases. We will letyou know if your child has been exposed to acommunicable disease. The Michigan Department ofPublic Health assists our teachers in matters regarding thehealth of our children.In compliance with State Law, we are required to reportsuspicion of abuse or neglect to Children’s ProtectionService.Outdoor PlaytimeHealthy children benefit from regular opportunities to playoutdoors. Please be sure your child has proper clothingfor the weather. Classes may go outside when thetemperature, inclusive of wind-chill, is twenty degrees orabove. Children who are healthy enough to attend class,should be prepared to join the group outside. Staff/childratios require that all children join the group outside.Television, Videos and TechnologyThe presence of television, videos, and computers iscommon in the lives of children today. Although thesethings are inviting to even the youngest child, nothing canreplace human interaction and play with real objects. Wedo not use technology to substitute for adult childinteraction. Computers and videos do not replace threedimensionalplaythings that have texture, weight, color,and shape.following procedures must be followed:• Parent must accurately complete the medicationform.• Medication must be in the original container withlabel intact and child’s name and dosage clearlymarked.• Parent must provide appropriate medicinal spoonor cup if required.• Medications will be kept in a designated area.• Staff will note the date, time and initial themedication log after each dosage.Confidentiality PolicyIt is important that the privacy of our children, families, andstaff is maintained. Records will not be disclosed withoutwritten consent of parents, unless circumstances involvechild abuse or neglect. When information may impact achild’s needs in the classroom, please notify your child’steacher. Such information will only be shared with staffmembers who require it in order to understand and meetthe needs of the child in the classroom. Please be assuredthat your child’s needs and your family’s privacy areimportant to us and will be maintained.Hearing/VisionPreschool students will have their hearing and visiontested by Macomb County Health DepartmentTechnicians. All preschoolers should be tested before theyenter kindergarten. If for any reason by the end of theschool year your child has not been tested, please contactthe Macomb County Health Department/Hearing andVision Program at 586-412-5945.If children in our program watch videos, it often reinforces1411

Weather / Fire / Safety DrillsAt home or in school; children need to be able to follow thedirections of an adult in an emergency situation. Wepractice drills in all of our programs on a regular basis.This provides an opportunity for children and adults tobecome familiar with the guidelines necessary in eachsituation. Our staff reassures the children that adults arewith them to keep them safe. We encourage parents tosupport our efforts and follow through by planning safetyprocedures in the home. If you are present during a drill,please follow the instructions given by the teacher.Toilet TrainingChildren enrolled in our preschool program must becompletely toilet trained. Children should not be in pull-upsor diapers. A child should be able to communicate to theteacher that he or she needs to use the toilet. Teacherswill assist a child with buttons or snaps. Occasionally, achild may soil his or her clothes while attempting to use thetoilet. Please provide an extra change of clothes.If a child is unsuccessful using the toilet in the groupsetting, it may be necessary to withdraw until such timethat toilet training is reliably established.ImmunizationsChildren’s immunizations must be up-to-date according tothe guidelines set forth by the Michigan Department ofHealth. Reports are filed with the Michigan Department ofHealth regarding immunization status of children enrolledin our programs. Questions regarding their requirementsshould be directed to the Health Department SchoolImmunization Program at 586-466-6840.Food / SnacksChildren need a healthy diet in their early years in order togrow to their potential. Most children have favorite foodsand some that they avoid. In most cases it is possible toprovide children with a balanced diet if a variety of healthychoices are available.If you are providing a snack for your child’s class, pleasedo not bring candy or pop. There are many healthysnacks that are simple to prepare and purchase. Thesesnacks might primarily consist of food such as fruit, nonsugarcereals, cheese or crackers. Please check with yourchild’s teacher.Health PolicyWhen children are in a group setting, it is a challenge tokeep everyone healthy. There are several things we cando in order to prevent the spread of infection. Childrenneed to learn to wash their hands properly before they eat,after they use the bathroom or wipe their nose and whentheir hands are dirty. Parents need to keep children homeif they have the following symptoms or communicablediseases:Chicken Pox MeaslesConjunctivitis (pink eye) Strep ThroatInfectious Mononucleosis Ring WormUnidentified Rash ScabiesDiarrhea ImpetigoPin WormA temperature of 100 degrees F or more (children must befever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hoursbefore returning to school). Runny noses consisting ofnon-clear (green) mucus require that your child stayshome. Please contact the classroom to inform theteacher of any absences at 586-435-1008 or emailgfrancis@solake.org.Children must be on an antibiotic treatment for a minimumof 24 hours before returning to school. Many timeschildren are contagious before these symptoms areobserved. Parents may be requested to pick up their child1213