REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Please do not send your child to school if he/she has any of the following:
*Diarrhea or Vomiting
*Temperature over 100⁰ degrees
*A suspected contagious disease
*Cold or flu that prevents child from participating in class
Common Colds and Flu
A runny nose, watery eyes, cough and a light fever are the usual symptoms of the
common cold and flu. This is the most common illness seen in school.
 Encourage fluids.
 Encourage to cough into elbow, upper sleeve, or a tissue and discard properly.
 Medication as suggested by your doctor.
 Promote rest.
 Wash hands frequently and regularly, or use hand sanitizers when water is not
available.
 Keep your child home from school until fever-free for at least 24 hours (no
longer having a fever greater than100⁰ without use of fever-reducing
medications).
Notify Doctor if symptoms last longer than 1-2 days.
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Vomiting usually lasts 12-24 hours. Diarrhea is frequent watery stools and may occur
after eating. It may also be associated with stomach cramps.
 Rest the stomach by giving nothing to eat or drink until the vomiting has
stopped. When the vomiting has stopped you may give small amounts/sips of
clear liquids such as popsicles, Jello, or Kool- Aid.
 If your child has diarrhea only, encourage child to drink clear liquids. Avoid
milk products, citrus juices, and spicy or fried foods.
 Gradually increase solid foods such as crackers, pretzels, rice or toast.
Notify your doctor if vomiting/diarrhea continues, severe stomach pain or
fever.
Pink Eye
Pink eye is a contagious eye infection. The white part of the eye turns red and there is
mucus and pus that collects in the corner of the eye, especially in the morning.
 Consult with your doctor.
 Wash hand frequently, especially after touching the eye.
 Keep wash cloths separate and wash in hot water.
 Use cool compresses over the eye to ease discomfort.
Your child may return after seen by your doctor and has been under treatment
for 24 hour and brings a medical excuse from your Doctor.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection that leads to the formation of scabbyyellow-crusted sores and sometimes small blisters filled with yellow fluid. Wash
hands frequently.
Your child may return to school once treated for 24 hours. Please bring a medical excuse
from your Doctor.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin-round area, circular and has a
raised edge. Antifungal creams usually cure them.
Your child may return to school once treated for 24 hours. Please bring a
medical excuse from your Doctor.
Lice
Lice are highly contagious insects that can infest hair on the body. Lice are
transmitted from person to person by direct contact through personal items such as
combs, towels, and hats.
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It is hard to se Lice, but you can recognize these signs:
Persistent itching of the scalp.
Small silvery eggs (nits) that attach to the hair usually behind the head or
ears.
Treatment includes:
Use of special shampoo available at drugstores; follow directions on the label.
Wash all towels and bed linens in hot soapy water; clothing may be washed or dry
cleaned.
Use special spray on upholstered furniture.
Check all family members.
The child may NOT ride the school bus until they are checked by the nurse at the
school to ensure the lice/nits are gone.
Your child may return to school via car after treatment and all nits are
removed.
Scabies
Scabies is a contagious itchy skin condition caused by an infestation of the itch
mite. These mites are not visible to the naked eye. Its spread to others typically
involves close physical contact. Scabies produces a rash (small red bumps) and
tunnels (burrows) in the affected skin. The symptoms include severe itching
especially at night. The treatment involves applying prescription creams or
lotions to the skin. The mite only survives 1-2 days off of the human body, but
some may want to treat bedding/clothing.
Your child may return to school after seen by your Doctor and has been treated.
Please bring a medical excuse from your Doctor.
CLAIRVIEW SCHOOL
215 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: 724-837-9465
Fax: 724-853-9686
http://wiu.k12.pa.us
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7
Clairview School
Administration
Jeff Coover, Principal
Denise Poslusny, Secretary
WIU Central Administration
Dr. Luanne Matta
Executive Director
Mrs. Christina Monroe
Assistant Executive Director
A Parent’s Guide To Common
Childhood Illnesses
Mrs. Mary Jane Betz
Director of Special Education
Mr. Dennis R. Holodnak
Director of Financial Services
Mr. James Summerville
Director of Human Resources & Management Services
This pamphlet provides information about common childhood
illness.
Laura DePhillips
Health Services Coordinator
It also provides guidance on when your child is too sick to attend
school.