January Updates
FLU, Online Payments, Parent Resources, and more
FLU Information
It’s that time of year. The winter season often brings with it infections such as:
· Streptococcal infections, which cause strep throat
· Respiratory infections, such as Influenza, and common colds
· Gastrointestinal illnesses which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
To help prevent the spread of these types of illnesses we encourage you and your family to:
· Practice and encourage good hand hygiene: Washing one’s hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer regularly is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.
· Encourage respiratory etiquette among students and staff. In other words, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, your sleeve or elbow during coughing and sneezing.
· Encourage children to avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
· Keep your child home if they are ill and stay home if you are ill yourself.
- Individuals should stay home from school, work and errands when sick.
o Sick students or staff should remain home until they are fever-free for a full 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol or Motrin.
· Eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Get a flu shot. Talk to your health care provider about getting you and your child vaccinated against the flu. The single best way to protect against flu is to get vaccinated each year. It’s not too late!!
Further influenza information is available online from the Virginia Department of Health (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/influenza-flu-in-virginia/) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/flu). You can also contact the Loudoun County Health Department at health@loudoun.gov, your local school health office, or Jeannie Kloman, Supervisor of Student Health Services at 571-252-1017 if you have additional questions.
Thank you for helping to keep our students healthy and in school!
ONLINE PAYMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Payments are now being accepted online for a variety of LCPS fees. This includes field trips, recorder purchases, library book replacement, Chromebook power lead replacement, and other school based fees.
A direct link to the Online School Payments can be found in the 'About' tab on the FHR website, and via the link HERE
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FREE Snow Jam Dance Party
When: Friday, January 10th
Where: FHR's Gym
Why: Rock in the New Year with your FHR Family and Friends
Students are not allowed to attend without an adult chaperon.
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Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School
Website: https://www.lcps.org/reid
Location: 800 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frances-Hazel-Reid-Elementary-School-558430854194441/
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