While we want students at school everyday, we recognize that they will be sick from time to time. Students with a rash, watery & inflamed eyes, fever (over 100 degrees), sore throat not due to allergies, vomiting, or diarrhea should stay home. Remember to call the Attendance line at 703-619-2626 to report your child’s illness. This information is especially important as we monitor outbreaks of contagious illnesses such as strep throat and the flu.

Sometimes students leave the home in the morning, and they are feeling fine. But as the day progresses, they become sick. Or an accident occurs resulting in your child being injured. In these cases, your child will need to be picked up from school immediately. Please make sure your contact information is updated as well as those that are authorized to pick up your child.

At this time, mask wearing is optional for all students, staff and visitors. 

Physician’s Note Needed
Some rashes, (pink eye, impetigo, ringworm, and scabies) can be passed among students. We require a note from a physician for any child with these symptoms. It should state the child is not contagious before returning to school.

Medications

If medication is to be given in school, it must be in accordance with Regulation 2102. All medications must be delivered in person by the parent or guardian. Never send medication with your child. Here is the form your medical provider will need to complete if your child will need medication administered at school: 

https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se63.pdf  

At the end of the year, parents/guardians will be required to personally collect unused portions of medications. If left unclaimed, the medication will be disposed of at the end of the school year.

If your child has a health issue or if you have any questions about non-prescription/over-the-counter medications, please contact our School Health Aide, Ms. Stephanie Irvings at 703-619-2610. She will put you in contact with our Public Health Nurse, Nikki Somerville, who supports our school. 

Screenings

Each year, students in kindergarten and Grade 3 as well as new students to FCPS will have a vision and hearing screening in our Health Room.

Lice

If your child has lice, parents are expected to treat and prevent the lice from coming back. You will need to work with our School Health Aide to verify that your child is currently being treated. You can find helpful information that includes a link to the Fairfax County Health Department brochure in a variety of home languages.