January 2012
Dear KES families:
We have so much to look forward to in 2012. As the Katonah-Lewisboro School District continues its implementation of such initiatives as Response to Intervention (RtI) and the updated New York State Common Core Standards, the faculty is focusing their attention in order to make these initiatives a success at KES. Information regarding these initiatives are being communicated to families in a variety of ways. Please stay tuned to Chalkboard, the district and school web pages, and PTO meetings. In addition, KES is looking to pilot a new Science curriculum at certain grade levels. More information will be available as the year progresses.
In the spirit of the new year, there are some protocols that we would like to see better enforced at KES for the safety of our students and staff, including:
- At arrival, please wait to let your children out until you are at the drop-off point near the plaza. In addition, students need to exit from the passenger side only. If for any reason this cannot happen or you need to exit the vehicle, please make use of the parking spots across the street.
- At dismissal, please do not walk between the buses as it goes against the bus safety teachings for the students. It is a dangerous habit to get into and we would prefer everyone use the sidewalks and remain safe!
A great deal of care and thought goes into the decisions that are made with regards to safety with much input from faculty, staff and PTO members. If you have any ideas on how to improve arrival or dismissal, please call or email. We would really appreciate the input.
Warm regards,
Jess Godin, Principal
It is that chilly time of year again!
Let us quickly review our school rules for recess attire.
As stated in the family handbook, please be sure your child
comes to school in clothing that is appropriate for outdoor play.
If the temperature including the wind chill is below forty degrees,
students should be prepared to play outside wearing the following:
v Warm coats v Long pants
On snowy days in order to play in the snow (including sledding)
students will also need:
v Snow pants v Boots v Hats v Gloves
Please be aware that if a student is not dressed appropriately,
he or she will be unable to attend outdoor activities (including recess).
If the temperature including the wind chill falls below twenty degrees,
the students will stay inside for recess.
Dr. Louis A. Corsaro, the school district physician, has also advised us in these matters.
Health Office Memo
THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT ILLNESS IS HANDWASHING!
Should my child go to school?
Please take a few minutes to read this information regarding your child’s health and his/her attendance at school. I hope this will be useful in your decision making process when your child is ill. In general, there are two reasons to keep a child home from school: when he/she is contagious and when he/she feels too sick to face the demands of the day. This is a guideline for your information only and is not intended as medical advice.
Guidelines for some basic illnesses:
Intestinal Upsets
Happen to almost every child. Stomach aches, vomiting and diarrhea are usual, minor and temporary. Please keep your child home until the symptoms have resolved and he/she is able to keep food and liquids down. Consult your health care provider if fever and stomach pain persist or your child appears dehydrated.
Fever
Often the first sign of infectious illness is elevated temperature. Your child may attend school with a temperature less than 100 degree F without the use of analgesics. Do not give aspirin for fever as it has been linked to Reye’s syndrome.
Upper Respiratory Infections
The most common of childhood illness is the common cold. Children average six to eight colds per year. A child may attend school if there is no fever. A sore throat, in conjunction with a fever, swollen glands and possible stomach issues may indicate strep throat. Call your health care provider to have your child evaluated and tested. Children are no longer contagious after 24 hours on antibiotic treatment.
Persistent cough with or without fever should be seen by the doctor.
THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT ILLNESS IS HANDWASHING!