Dear Parents / Guardians,

Flu Season is Here!

The flu season typically starts in October, so now is the perfect time to consider getting your flu

vaccine. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Please

contact your healthcare provider or local pharmacy to schedule your flu shot if you haven't

already.

Handwashing Awareness

With the colder months approaching, germs can spread quickly. We are reinforcing

handwashing habits with students to help prevent illness. Please remind your child about the

importance of washing their hands with soap and water especially after using the bathroom

and before eating.

Physicals and Dental Forms

If you haven't submitted your child's physical and dental forms, please do so as soon as

possible. These forms are crucial for ensuring the health and safety of our students. If your

child is due for a physical or dental checkup, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider and submit the completed forms to the nurse's office.

Important Reminders:

1. Immunizations and Health Forms: Please ensure that all immunization records, physicals, and dental forms are up to date and submitted to the school health office as soon as possible. This is crucial for the health and safety of all our students. You may submit them via email schoolnurse@communityacademy.org or eotero@communityacademy.org

   
   

   Grades 9-12 must have the following up to date required immunizations:

   
   

   Dtap 5 doses

   Polio 4 doses

   HepB 3 doses

   MMR 2 doses

   Varicella 2 doses

   Tdap 1 dose

   MCV 1 dose (12th grade 2 doses)

   
   

2. Medications: If your child needs to take any medication during school hours, including inhalers, please complete a medication form. The form must be signed by a physician and submitted to the school nurse along with the medication.

Just as a reminder please do not send medication in a zip lock bag with a note. All medication to be given at school requires a doctor's med-1 form. Over the counter medications are available at school, please do not send over the counter medications. Please be advised that the health office gives medication according to prescribers directions only. Please, be sure that all contact numbers are current with the school for emergency purposes.

Also, a current physical / dental / and updated immunizations are required in each file for all students. If you have not submitted your child's medical information within the last year, please do so as soon as possible.

Please be sure that we have in the health office all medications necessary in the event of an emergency i.e. inhalers / epi pens / seizure medications. Please, be reminded if a child is experiencing vomiting / diarrhea or fever greater than 100.4 they must be kept at home for at least 24 hours after symptoms are subsidized without the use of medications. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to schoolnurse@communityacademy.org

As we prioritize the health and safety of all students at CAP, we kindly remind you to consider allergies when sending snacks and food to school with your child. Allergies to common ingredients such as peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, and gluten can pose serious risks to students with sensitivities. We encourage you to choose snacks that are free from common allergens or provide alternative options that accommodate diverse dietary needs. By working together, we can create a safe and inclusive environment where all students can enjoy snack time without worry. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school community safe.

Mr. Richichi, HS Principal

If you have any questions regarding the information in this newsletter please contact Ms. Joel, Assistant to the High School Principal.

Email: ljoel@communityacademy.org
Website: https://www.communityacademy.org/
Location: 1100 E. Erie Avenue
Phone: 215-533-6700 1501
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