Team Tussing

As more information is released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about the Coronavirus and its potential impact on our school community, we want you to be aware that we are staying up-to-date on the latest information and we’re reviewing all of our public safety plans. Prevention of the spread of disease in our school community is an initiative we work on daily in all of our Pickerington Schools. We need the help of our students, families, and staff to continue in this effort.

We know an outbreak in our region could impact schools, so we are preparing for many what-if scenarios to minimize disruption while keeping students and staff safe. In the meantime, our school nurses are educated on the signs and symptoms of the coronavirus—many of which are similar to the flu. We encourage you to visit the CDC website (cdc.gov) to learn more about prevention and treatment.

Just as with other illnesses, we are asking you to do your part to help prevent the spread of disease. The CDC recommends these everyday preventive steps:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick. This is worth repeating…PLEASE stay home when you’re sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

We are committed to the health and safety of our community and we will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

According to Board Policy 5200:

If a student becomes ill during the school day, he/she will be sent to the clinic. Office personnel will follow health procedures set forth by the school nurse to determine if a child should return to class or be sent home.

If it is deemed necessary for a child to leave school, a parent or guardian will be contacted to come to the school to pick up their child. The parent or guardian will need to sign their child out in the school office. Exceptions can be made for high school students who provide their own transportation.

Children need to be fever-free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

Students are not permitted to stay in the clinic during the school day.

To inform your student as absent, please leave a message on our Attendance Voicemail:

614-834-2601

The Ohio State University Dentist and Nationwide Children's Hospital Doctor comes to Tussing Elementary at lease twice every month.

Flu shots (it's not too late!) and other vaccinations are available!

• Complete the below forms to take advantage of these health services.
  

Everyone is welcome to participate!

• If you have insurance, it will be billed accordingly.
• If you do not have insurance, all services are free of charge.

Please contact Tussing's School Nurse (Jill Mattingly RN, MSN, LSN at jill_mattingly@plsd.us) or Pickerington Local School District's School Health Supervisor (Sharon Schmitz RN, MSN, LSN at sharon_schmitz@plsd.us).

Office: 614-834-2600

Attendance: 614-834-2601

Fax: 614-834-2615

Website: http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/tussing-elementary/
Location: 7117 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
Phone: 614-834-2600
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