Jennings Newsletter
2025
Dear Families,
Beginning Monday, April 28th, students will no longer be permitted to wear hats or head coverings of any kind in the school building. Hoods must also remain down while indoors. This policy aligns with our Parent Handbook under the Dress Code section.
We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a respectful and focused learning environment. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the main office.
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Reminder to Parents: Cell phones/Smart watches
Students are permitted to carry a cell phone or smart watch to and from school. However, all cell phones, smart watches, and other smart devices must be turned off and kept in backpacks during school hours, from 8:40 AM to 3:10 PM.
Reminder to Parents: Pets on School Property
We kindly remind all families that pets are not allowed on school property. If you bring your dog during drop-off or pick-up, they must remain on the sidewalk and may not enter the playground, garden, or other areas near the school.
This policy is in place for the safety and comfort of all our students, staff, and families. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
SEASONAL ALLERGIES
It’s always a great time of year when the cold winter weather ends and spring finally appears…unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or “hay fever” are very common and can be rather unpleasant and difficult to manage. An estimated 7.1 million kids in the United States report environmental allergies.
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of seasonal allergies can include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery, red eyes, sore throat, cough, and potentially dark circles under the eyes.
Seasonal allergies can be more than just a mild annoyance. Some of the consequences of allergies in children include:
Fatigue and poor concentration in school due to lack of sleep
An increase in ear and sinus infections
Asthma exacerbations
Behavioral issues from discomfort and lack of sleep
How can you minimize exposure to seasonal allergy triggers?
Even when pollen seems to be covering everything outside, there are steps you can take to prevent allergies from acting up:
Have your child wash their hands and face as soon as they come in from playing outside so they don’t rub pollen in their eyes and nose. Better yet, rinse them off in the shower.
Dry laundry in the dryer. Since pollen can coat clothing, avoid hanging laundry outside to dry.
Have your child take their bath at bedtime. This will help with nighttime allergy problems.
Keep windows in your home and car closed and use air conditioning to filter the air. Make sure the air conditioner is on re-circulating mode.
How do you treat seasonal allergies?
In combination with taking steps to limit your child’s exposure to allergy triggers, there are many safe, effective allergy medicines that target specific symptoms your child is struggling with the most.
Most allergy medications are now over-the-counter and generally fall into the categories of oral antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops. Please be sure to talk to your pediatrician or nurse practitioner about the best options for your child.
*ADAPTED FROM MEDFORD SCHOOLS NURSE’S BLOG https://www.mps02155.org/departments/health-services/nursing-blog/nursing-blog-post/~board/mps-news/post/nursing-blog-seasonal-allergies#:~:text=Signs%20and%20Symptoms,discomfort%20and%20lack%20of%20sleep
Jennings Elementary School
Email: kjohnston@htsd.us
Website: https://jennings.htsd.us/
Location: 100 East Cedar Avenue, Oaklyn, NJ, USA
Phone: (856) 869-7720
Twitter: @jennings_htsd