Frequently Asked Questions
When should I keep my child home?
At Bear Tavern we like to keep contagious illness to a minimum if possible. Please keep your child home if:
they have had a fever of 100.0F or greater. The must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication of any kind.
they have been vomiting and/or had diarrhea in the past 24 hours, students must be 24 hours without vomiting to return to school
they have an unexplained rash. Students' must be evaluated by a practitioner and a clearance note should be submitted for them to return to school.
they were prescribed antibiotics by a physician for a contagious illness such as strep, impetigo or any other contagious illness. They must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning.
What should I do if my child sustains an injury, has surgery or illness and needs to be excused from physical education and/or recess?
Please bring a note from your physician stating the diagnosis, the length of time, and accommodations your child requires at school. Please make sure the physician includes recess instructions on the note.
To return to gym class a new note must be obtained from the provider clearing the student to return to full activity.
What should I do if my child requires medications to be taken during school hours?
You may go to my Health Office Forms page and download the Request for Administration of Medication in School form.
Complete the form including parent section on the bottom half and physician order and signature on the upper half.
Please be sure the physician writes administration instructions on the form.
Deliver medication in the original container that is labeled from the pharmacy or in the original box for an OTC medication.
Administration form MUST accompany medication.
PARENTS must bring medication to school (not students).
PLEASE NOTE: cough drops are considered medication, students are not permitted to carry cough drops while at school, if your student needs a cough drop during school hours please contact me.
What should I do if I think my child has lice?
Lice are not life threatening and the situation can be resolved.
Please call me and let's talk. We would rather you tell us than hide it, so we can get it under control together.
There are many treatments for lice and there will be a product that will meet your families needs.
We will be glad to help you with checks as needed at school in a private setting