We hope this update finds you well and looking forward to some warmer, sunny days ahead. Spring Break has sprung on us and we will be enjoying some much needed time off next week. When we return on April 17th we will have a little over 6 weeks left in the school year. Please continue to check powerschool and have those conversations with your students regarding their academic progress. As a reminder for those students who hope to participate in a fall sport, their 4th quarter grades are what make them eligible for middle school and high school fall sports. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

To contact the Main Office, please call 440-284-8017

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March is National Nutrition Month

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Immunization Schedules: Check with your health care provider to make sure you are properly immunized, especially children entering Kindergarten and rising 7th graders. All 11 year old students are required to have a TDap booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) and Meningococcal prior to entering 7th grade. Please do not wait until school starts as most places are hard to get into during the last minute rush. Please send the new immunizations to the clinic with your student, fax, email, in person etc. so we know the student got them.

A Word About Head Lice - This can happen to anyone, it’s not uncommon. Most head lice are transmitted from head to head contact by crawling, they can not fly. Check your children regularly, and if head lice are found, consult a healthcare provider regarding treatment options. Follow package directions and comb out lice and nits thoroughly. While this is a time consuming task, it is also very effective at preventing repeat cycles. Clean all items that may have been in contact with your child’s head (combs, brushes, linens, stuffed animals, coats, hats). Let your child’s close friends and parents know so they too can check regularly. Report all cases to the school.

Thank you and have a wonderful spring break!

Rose Hess RN. BSN. LSN.

Westwood School Nurse