Pike Lake News
An e-newsletter from Pike Lake Kindergarten
At Pike Lake We Show: Respect, Responsibility, Self-Control and Perseverance.
January 24, 2020
Calendar
January 28: Communication Night 4:00-7:00 p.m.
February 17: No School
March 3-5: Book Fair
March 5: Family Learning Night
March 12-20: Spring Break
March 23: School Resumes
Rise and Shine Food Drive
Yearbook
Interested in Subbing?
We have two types of paras in our building:
- Special Education
- Instructional / Supervisory
If you would be interested in subbing for any of these positions, please go here, then 'View and Apply for available jobs'; apply for substitute positions.
Students can now receive text alerts
Parents, you can now add your child's cell phone number to ParentVUE so they
can receive text messages and robo-calls about school closings, significantly
delayed school buses, emergencies and other alerts. To subscribe your student
to these occasional urgent messages, read the easy instructions here.
Notes From the School Nurse
Fight the Flu
Considering a flu shot? Wondering if it’s too late? If you haven’t already, this is a great time to get an annual flu vaccine. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get the flu vaccine each year to help protect both themselves and those around them from contracting influenza.
Where can you get the flu vaccine? Click here for a tool to find a vaccine clinic near you.
What is the flu?
Symptoms of illness can range in severity and are usually mild to moderate, but sometimes lead to severe symptoms and hospitalization, especially in the very young, the older population, or those with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease
Influenza is not the “stomach bug” that often gets confused in common conversation
Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes nausea and vomiting in addition to the fever and other symptoms.
What can you do to help prevent the spread and keep yourself well?
Get an annual flu vaccine
Stay home when you’re sick (students should stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication (such as Tylenol or ibuprofen)
Report flu-like symptoms in students to the Health Office (651-621-7404) so that we can track trends
Wash hands frequently with soap and water
Clean commonly touched surfaces (including phones, door handles, etc)
Cover those coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve
Get enough rest, drink plenty of fluids, make time for exercise, and eat a balanced diet
Questions: Call Kathy Knutson, Licensed School Nurse 651-248-0204
FeePay Unavailable
Technical difficulties continue to prevent families from accessing FeePay through ParentVUE. Until FeePay restores service, families can make a Nutrition Services payment for a student's meal account by visiting www.paypams.com or by using our school's payment drop box to deposit cash or a check.
General School Information
Attendance Notes
- Please call the attendance line (651-621-7401) each day your child is absent.
- If your child has flu-like symptoms (fever AND a cough or sore throat) please be sure to indicate that in your message.
- If you are traveling, please fill out a "Travel Plans Form" and return it to your child's teacher before your trip.
Visiting Pike Lake
Please bring your picture ID when you visit Pike Lake and allow for extra time to be checked in at the front office. Thank you for your continued support of our young learners!
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