Important Reminders
We ask that Parents/Guardians speak to their student(s) about restroom accidents as there has been an increase in accidents. Our nurses clinic does not have the clothing supply needed to accommodate these accidents. Please help us by providing your student with extra clothing in a ziploc bag with their name on it and place it in their back pack.
Handwashing Guide
Talk to your students about the importance of hand washing!
1. Explain the benefits of handwashing
Let your child know that washing hands can keep them safe from bacteria and viruses that can make them and others around them sick.
Teach them about how even though germs are invisible, they could still be there.
Explain to them that regular handwashing is as important as brushing your teeth or eating a healthy meal.
2. Demonstrate the correct steps of handwashing
Explain that to eliminate all traces of infection-causing bacteria on your hands, a quick scrub and rinse isn’t enough. Here’s a step-by-step guide for effective handwashing:
Step 1: Wet hands with running water
Step 2: Apply enough soap to cover wet hands
Step 3: Scrub all surfaces of the hands – including back of hands, between fingers and under nails – for at least 20 seconds
Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with running water
Step 5: Dry hands with a clean cloth or single-use towel
3. How long should you wash hands?
Hands should be washed with soap for at least 20-30 seconds. An easy way to time this is by singing the full “happy birthday” song, twice.
The same goes if using hand sanitizer: Use a sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub it into your hands for at least 20 seconds to ensure full coverage. Remember: hand sanitizer can be toxic if swallowed and should be used only under adult supervision.
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Illness Guidelines
Keep your student home if they are sick (fever of 100.0 F)
Call the school nurse if you are not sure if you should keep them home.
Keep your emergency numbers updated at school in case you need to be contacted.
Donation Items Request
Our Nurse's Clinic are still in need of the following items:
Gently used boys and girls clothing ranging in size from 8 - 14/16.
New packages of girls/boys undergarnments ranging in size from 4T - 14/16.
New packages of white kids socks in sizes small, medium, and large.
Plastic grocery bags. We use these to send home soiled clothing items.
Important Reminders
Work with your student to be sure they are able to change their clothes by themselves.
Always keep an extra set of clothes (including under pants/garments) in your child’s backpack.
Check student backpack daily to remove any soiled clothing.
Amber Meyer, R.N.
High Point School Nurse
Sharon Cobb
High Point Nurse Assistant
sharon.cobb@bisd.net