Southview PS Weekly Update
Week of January 29, 2018
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Head Lice
We continue to do regular checks at school for head lice and will notify families in writing if we discover head lice in your child's classroom. Children are not excluded from school when they have head lice, therefore, we encourage you to be vigilant and check frequently at home in order to help prevent the spread of head lice.
What are head lice?
Head lice are parasites that only infect human scalps. They are spread by head to head contact but do not cause disease.
- Lice love clean human hair
- Lice do not jump or fly, and their bites make the scalp itchy
- Nits are lice eggs, which are attached to the hair, close to the scalp. They are as tiny as dandruff or about 1/3 the size of a sesame seed
- You can't get rid of nits by brushing, or with a hair dryer
- After the head lice hatch, the shell of the nit stays stuck to the hair. If it is more than 12 mm (1/2 inch) away from the scalp, it is probably empty
- Lice are spread by head-to-head contact and by sharing brushes, hats, or other items that come in contact with the head
- Head lice are common where children play or work closely together
- Lice do not cause disease... they just bug us!
- Adult head lice lay about 10 eggs (called nits) every day. These nits are stuck to the hair near the scalp.
- It takes 7-10 days for the nits to hatch. It takes 6-10 days for lice to become adult. During that time, it stays on the head, but does not lay.
How do I prevent my child from contracting head lice?
- Teach your child to not share hats, brushes, helmets, hair barrettes and towels
- Keep long hair tied back when lice have been identified in your school
How do I check for head lice?
To check for head lice, you will need:
- A bright light
- A metal lice comb (optional)
- A regular comb
- Hair clips for longer hair
- Paper towels
Then follow these steps:
- Explain to your child/family member what you are going to do. Have them sit in a comfortable spot under bright light.
- Untangle long hair using a regular comb. Divide the hair into four sections and check one section at a time.
- You are looking for live lice and nits. Nits are the lice eggs that cement to the hair near the scalp. Nits are white, grey or yellowish and can be confused with fluff, dandruff or dirt however a nit will not move until you dislodge it.
- If using a lice comb, comb it through the hair close to the scalp and then wipe on a paper towel. Look at the paper towel for lice or nits.
- You must look through the entire head. Use hair clips to hold longer hair in place.
- If you find lice or nits, treat with head lice shampoo or another recommended method. Contact your local Health Unit for advice.
- Check the heads of all family members for lice and nits as they are easily spread. Treat all infested family members at the same time otherwise you may not rid your house of the lice and the infestation will continue despite the treatments given.
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This Week at Southview
Monday, January 29 (Day 1)
- Hallford & Dupuis to Gould Lake
Tuesday, January 30 (Day 2)
- LaRochelle & Boutilier to Gould Lake
Wednesday, January 31 (Day 3)
- York, Gillam, Stinson, Zwiers, DuChene & Brown to Gymnastics
- NDSS visit to Grade 8 classrooms
- Parent Council, 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 1 (Day 4)
- Hot Lunch: Tacos
Friday, February 2
- PA Day - No School
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Upcoming Events
February 6 & 7 ~ Great Lakes Presentations by Toronto Zoo
February 28 ~ Parent Council Meeting
February 12 ~ Grad Photos
February 13 ~ Sibling Photos
February 15 ~ NDSS Open House for Grade 8s, 6:30 pm
February 19 ~ Family Day - No School
February 21 ~ Term 1 Report Cards go home
March 1 ~ MADD Presentation for Grade 7 & 8
March 9 ~ Family Skate Night @ Strathcona Paper Centre
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Southview Public School
Email: sview@limestone.on.ca
Website: southview.limestone.on.ca
Location: 18 Golf Course Lane, Napanee, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-354-5171
Twitter: @Southview_LDSB