Bridger Creative Science News
April 26, 2024
Happy Friday, Bridger Creative Science Community!
We have just a short newsletter for you this week. I want to start by thanking our amazing music teacher, Ms. Engleman, for her work and dedication bringing excellent student performances to our school! I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing the talents of our 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and am looking forward to the K/1 performance on May 23rd.
Also, we're noticing an uptick in illness around the school. Here are the Multnomah County Health Department and PPS illness guidelines for anyone who might have questions about when to come to school and when to stay home:
Exclusion Guidelines for Schools and Child Care Settings
Does the student have any of the following?
- Diarrhea: At least 3 loose stools in 24 hours - OR - sudden onset of loose stools - OR - student unable to control bowel function when previously able
- Vomiting: At least one episode that is unexplained
- Fever: A body temperature of at least 100.5 degrees F
- New Skin Rash, Sores or Wounds: Not previously diagnosed by a health care provider
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then...
- For Diarrhea or Vomiting
Stay at Home --
Until symptoms are gone for 48 hours.
DO NOT handle any shared food until 72 hours after symptoms are gone. - For Fever
Stay at Home --
Until fever is below 100.5 for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever-reducing drugs.
(for example, Tylenol@, acetaminophen, Advil@, Motrin@, ibuprofen, aspirin) - For Skin Rash, Sores or Wounds
Stay at Home --
If rash is increasing in size, or if new sores or wounds are developing day-to-day,
·OR· If rash, sores or wounds are draining and cannot be covered with a bandage.
No contact sports until sores or wounds are healed or no longer draining.
**For a cough lasting 2 weeks or longer, call your school nurse or student's health care provider.**
Kindly, Tarehna Wicker Pronouns: she/her Principal: Bridger Creative Science School Email: twicker@pps.net Phone: 503-916-6431 Cell: 971-895-2091
Important Dates
May 3rd Parent Coffee
May 6- May 10th Staff Appreciation Week
May 7th Site Council 5:30 pm
May 14th PTA Community Meeting
May 17th Free Food Market 3 pm
Yearbooks
Yearbooks: Yearbooks are available for pre-order! Each book costs $20 and can be purchased at LIFETOUCH Yearbook ID: 15058524
If you would like a yearbook for your student and have a financial hardship, please reach out to Joanna (jgoebel@pps.net) or your student's teacher. We will have a limited number available to provide to students at no charge.
Food, Clothing, Toiletries, and Household Goods Resources
Family Advisory Council on Education
For the 2023-24 School Year, PPS is launching a new Family Advisory Council on Education. Here is the LINK to the Slides