Spring is officially here! As we head into warmer weather, a few important reminders. We are at the point where one day can be 75, and the next 35. (Don’t you love New England?). Be mindful of what your student is wearing as weather can change dramatically, even over the course of a day! As long as we’re talking about clothes, also ask your student which days they have PE class - and ensure they remember to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. I see lots of Crocs this time of year - and therefore bloody toes and skinned knees. Crocs are terrible for school, so if they really want to wear them, have them bring sneakers to change into for recess and PE.
Be sure to check out the April edition of the APS Elementary School Nurse Newsletter. In this edition, learn about how to get lunches over April Vacation from Arlington Eats (the link to sign up is in this newsletter), as well as managing seasonal allergies and celebrating National Autism Awareness month!
Please remember to call the attendance line at 781-316-3767 if your child is going to be absent. This ensures that the school gets the message (emails to teachers are ok too, but sometimes if teachers are absent, then we never get the message). We need to make sure each child is accounted for every day they are absent. Also, please let me know if your child is diagnosed with Flu, Covid, Strep or RSV (or anything else that might spread). Let me know if you need COVID test kits!
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