Benefield Parent Newsletter
March 2020
COVID-19 Update and Digital Learning Days
Student Checkout
Digital Learning Days
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) 2019-20 school calendar includes two make up days to address school days missed due to inclement weather. In addition to these days, GCPS also has the option of using Digital Learning Days to make up days missed due to inclement weather. Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day. Use the following link to read more:
http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/public/about/eclass/content/eclass-digital-learning-day
The flu season has begun and Georgia is experiencing higher levels of flu than anticipated for this time of year. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend an annual flu vaccine as the first and best way to protect against influenza. And, although the flu shot can't prevent every case of flu, it can protect you from more severe illness. It’s not too late to get a flu shot; so consider getting a shot for yourself and your family members, especially those with asthma and other chronic illnesses. Health officials encourage families to take precautions to limit the spread of illness, including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home and keeping ill children home when flu-like and other cold symptoms appear.
If your child has flu-like symptoms, please contact your physician or health clinic for recommendations. The flu may last 7-10 days. If your child has a fever, they must be kept home. They must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school. Please refer to this Healthy Habits link for tips on flu prevention. If you have questions about the flu or flu prevention, you may also contact the Gwinnett County Health Department at 770-339-4260.
We appreciate your efforts in helping us keep our students and staff well and healthy!
MESSAGE FROM THE CLINIC
Thank you for all you do to support Benefield Elementary. The clinic would appreciate any of the following items:
Clinic Wish List
3 oz cups
2 boxes sandwich/snack size zip lock bags
2 boxes of Band Aids (Latex Free)
2 Boxes of Tissues
1 Saline Eye Wash
Scent Free Baby Wipes
Cotton Balls
***Donation of New Undergarments
for Boys & Girls***
K – 2 grades