Friday November 22, 2024
Hello Cardinal Community,
I’m excited to check in with you every week about what’s happening at the Cardinal! Besides talking us on ClassDojo, I hope you also find this information helpful. We want to make sure you know everything going on at the Cardinal!
In December, we will begin some new community events at our school. In addition to hosting Hugh Hanley for music six times this year, we are excited to start Cardinal Community Breakfasts! This will give our students the chance to meet children in other classrooms and enjoy breakfast together. Stay tuned for more details!
Here are some other updates and helpful links for you. We will add more information as the weeks go by!
Warmly,
Kerry Wilcox
Principal at the Cardinal
Wednesday, November 27:
Our half-day students do not have school on Wednesday, November 27th.
Full-day students will be dismissed at 11:50 AM. We will open our doors 15 minutes before that to start loading the car line.
The Cardinal will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29.
We will see you again on Monday, December 2nd!
When should my child stay home from school?
If your child is not feeling well at school, you might get a call from the office to come pick them up. Please be ready to come get them as soon as you can!
To help your child get better quickly and to stop germs from spreading to other students and teachers, please remember these important health rules from the district:
When Children Must Remain Home
Children must remain home if they have any of the following:
- A contagious illness like chicken pox, flu, or strep throat, until the doctor says it's safe to return or the child has been on antibiotics for 24 hours
- A rash or skin condition not diagnosed by a doctor
- A fever that causes chills, sweating or muscle aches
- Temperature over 100.0° within the past 24 hours
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Red or pink eyes, or drainage from eyes
- Head lice (live lice)
- Have been notified by the school nurse/health department that immunizations are not up to date (exclusion notice is given after the 3rd warning)
Returning to School
When can a child return to school after an illness? Before returning to school:
- A child must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours
- A child must be symptom-free for 24 hours
- A child with a diagnosis of strep throat, impetigo or conjunctivitis must be on medication for 24 hours before returning to school