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February 5th: 100th Day of School!

February 5th: PTO Meeting @ 6pm

February 9th: Sports Day

February 14th: Share the Love Day!

February 14th: Soulshine Arts Assembly @ MES!

February 16th-February 20th: NO SCHOOL President's Day Break

February 23rd: MES is Kind Day!

March 7th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation (Incoming K students) 6pm-7pm @ MES

March 14th: SNOW DATE Kindergarten Parent Orientation (Incoming K students) 6pm-7pm @ MES

Please join us for the Harlem Magic Masters Family Fun Night!

We can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, March 14, 2024

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pomperaug High School - Gym

As the cold weather arrives, please make sure that the students are dressed for the weather! We will go outside in most conditions as physical activity and fresh air are important for the students. Hats, gloves/mittens, and a jacket will help the students stay comfortable as they have fun!

Procedures for Returning to School After Illness

If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home until feeling better for at least 24 hours and contact the nurse.

The following guidelines must be adhered to before returning to school:

• Fever of 100 degrees or higher - Student must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea - No further incidence for at least 24 hours before returning to school

• Strep throat - May return to school 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotic, fever-free for 24 hours, and feeling well enough to participate in the school day

• Conjunctivitis (“pink eye”) - Antibiotic treatment for 24 hours or three doses of antibiotics and no drainage from the eye(s)

• Lice - Appropriate treatment must be completed (call nurse for instructions). A no-nit policy is enforced. Students must see the nurse upon returning to school for a head check. Students may not ride the bus until cleared

• Impetigo - May return to school with affected areas covered after treatment for 24 hours

• Varicella (chicken pox) - Student must stay home until last eruption has crusted

• COVID - Contact school nurse for instructions regarding isolation & date of return to school