Apple Grove families,

We are excited to help create a community of lifesavers and are asking you to join us. Sign up under our school http://www2.heart.org/goto/applegrove Sign UP in less than one minute and receive a wristband just for joining the team.

This year, we have an important goal: 100% of our families learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.

1. Sign Up: http://www2.heart.org/goto/applegrove/  and download the free “AHA Schools” app.

2. Raise funds to help kids with Special Hearts.

3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

If 50% of our families Sign Up our school will earn a $500 Bonus for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community. 

Plus,  Every Classroom Teacher that has 15 students or more Signed UP will receive a Recess Basket compliments of the American Heart Association.

Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!

SPECIAL Challenge- Any student that completes Finns Mission before our assembly on Oct 6th

will be recognized and presented a Special Thank You Gift at the assembly.

Thank you!

Hello Apple Grove Elementary School Community!

As we move into the fall season, we want to take a moment to update you on common illnesses we are seeing in school, including hand-foot-and-mouth disease, colds, COVID-19, and the flu. These illnesses can spread quickly among children, and we appreciate your partnership in helping keep our school community healthy.

What You Can Do at Home:

• Remind your child to wash their hands often with soap and water.
  
  

• Teach your child to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
  
  

• Encourage healthy habits: plenty of rest, nutritious meals, and staying hydrated.
  
  

When to Keep Your Child Home:
Please do not send your child to school if they have:

• A fever of 100.4°F or higher (they must be fever-free for 24 hours without medicine before returning).
  
  

• Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
  
  

• New or worsening cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath.
  
  

• Rashes, blisters, or sores that could be contagious (such as those from hand-foot-and-mouth disease).
  
  

How We Are Supporting Students at School:

• Extra attention to handwashing and sanitizing in classrooms.
  
  

• Regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces.
  
  

• Monitoring of student symptoms and communication with families when needed.

Together, we can reduce the spread of illness and keep our students learning in a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your cooperation and care.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our school nurse at Kristi.JohnsonWray@pgcps.org or 301-449-4966