Yikes.

Has anyone heard if the flu is going around lately? 🥴

Joking aside, this winter has given us one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, with community levels extremely high, and children aged 5-11 with the highest rate of illness.  We're unfortunately seeing this reflected in our student population, with lots of sick kids and absences. The good news is...this too shall pass! Flu season annually tends to peak from December to February, so we are hopefully almost through the worst of it. In the meantime, while community levels remain very high, you can help protect your children and family by reminding them to...

• wash their hands often and with soap and water. While better than nothing, hand sanitizer is not effective against all viruses (including norovirus) and is less effective when hands are already dirty. 

• cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

• get lots of rest and drink lots of water to help give their body the best chance of fighting off any germs.

• tell an adult when they aren't feeling well.

Hang in there and rest up, Brookside! Warmer weather is on the way!