LWS | October Newsletter

October Newsletter L ongwood E lementary S chool

Longwood Elementary School 441 Longwood Drive Glenwood, IL 60425

School: (708) 757-2100 Absentee Line: (708) 756-2872 Dr. Reginald Patterson, Principal

A Message From The Principal

Dr. Reginald Patterson Dear Parents/Guardians,

JOIN US ON OCTOBER 7TH FOR PARENT VISITATION DAY Parents are invited to join us on Monday, October 7th @ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for Parent Visitation Day. Come to Longwood and “walk in your child’s shoes”.

Come see what a day is like in the classroom and throughout the school. We’re pleased to offer you a chance to see how Longwood is a safe and caring place for your child to learn.

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IMMUNIZATIONS AND PHYSICALS DUE OCTOBER 15TH If you are a parent of a PreSchool, Kindergarten, or new student of Longwood, remember the immunizations and physicals are due on Tuesday, October 15th.

Without having these documents on file by this date, your child may not be able to enter the classroom.

Dr. Reginald Patterson Principal, Longwood Elementary School

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“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” –Stacia Tauscher

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Change Of Information Parents/Guardians are required to notify the school immediately of any changes in name, address, home, work or emergency telephone numbers; a change in the emergency contact person, changes in guardianship, etc. Any information that might be pertinent to school records or contacting parent/ guardian in case of an emergency.

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Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign. We will have activities throughout the week of October 21st 25th along with an all-school assembly with [Wheel of Wisdom].

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GET INVOLVED!

Please remember to review the “Parent/Student Handbook� with your child. It is very important that your family is familiar with all school procedures.

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Affy Tapple Fundraising It’s that time of year where we will be having our first fundraiser, and yes, it’s with the delicious Affy Tapple company.

Since this fundraiser may be the biggest of the year and will help our school fund its extracurricular activities throughout the year, your participation would be greatly appreciated and needed to make this venture a success! Remember to encourage your child to be creative, yet safe in their approaches and lastly, have fun!!

*KEEP IN MIND... INCENTIVES!* The class with the highest number of participating students (most students selling at least one item) will receive an extra recess with ice cream (date to be determined by the teacher).

The class with the highest sales in the school will receive a pizza and cupcake party (date to be determined by the teacher).

Orders will be due back on Friday, October 18th, 2019 to be eligible for incentive prizes.

Children will still be able to turn in late orders until October 25th, 2019, but they won’t be counted toward class incentive prizes; so let’s go parents and guardians, and sell those apples!

Ties & Tiaras | The Daddy Daughter Dance When: Thursday, October, 17th | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Where: 441 Longwood Drive, Glenwood, IL More Information: A Night To Remember | Fun & Food | Photographer Available Turn in your R.S.V.P. slip by October 12th, 2019 | Cost: $5.00 per/person 5

October 2

Parent Visitation Day

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

October 11 Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

October 17

Daddy/Daughter Dance

October 18

Affy Tapple Orders Due

October 15

Immunizations & Physicals Due

October 21 - 25

Red Ribbon Week

November 1

End Of 1st Quarter

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

November 1 Early Dismissal 2:00 p.m.

November 7

Parent Teacher Conferences

November 8 Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

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ABSENCE REPORTING Parents must call the school and report any student who will be absent. Should a child become ill at school, parents will be notified and it is their responsibility to see that the child is picked up.

For each absence or tardiness, a parent must call the school before 8:30 a.m. When calling, please IDENTIFY yourself; give the STUDENT’S NAME, GRADE, and the TEACHER’S NAME and REASON FOR BEING ABSENT. LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (708) 756-2872

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Nurses’ Corner - “Should I Keep My Child Home From School?

Our goal in sharing these guidelines is to reduce the spread of communicable disease at the school and to promote a healthy environment for students attending school. They were created to help you in your decision making process as to whether to send your child to school or keep your child at home.

The following is a list of common ailments a child may have. If your child is ill, you may want to discuss these problems with your child’s pediatrician to determine if an office visit is needed.

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FEVER — If your child has a temperature at 100.4 degrees or over without medication, they should remain at home. When accompanied by sore throat, nausea, or rash a contagious illness is suspected. He/she should remain at home until fever free for twenty-four hours without medication.

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VOMITING & DIARRHEA — A single episode of vomiting or diarrhea without accompanied fever may not be enough reason to miss school. However, children with watery diarrhea (loose runny stool or cannot get to the bathroom in time) should remain at home for 24 hours. If diarrhea or vomiting is frequent or accompanied by fever, keep the child home and consult your doctor.

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RUNNY NOSE & COUGHING — A minor cold or allergy symptoms (stuffy nose with clear drainage, sneezing, and mild cough) should not be a reason to miss school. If your child’s cough is persistent or productive and accompanied by thick or constant nasal drainage, he/she should be kept home.

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SORE THROAT WITH FEVER — Sudden onset of a sore throat accompanied by a fever may indicate a doctor visit. If the doctor diagnoses strep throat, the student must remain home for 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun.

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PINK EYE (CONJUNCTIVITIS) — If your child’s eyes are mildly red and watery and no other symptoms are present this may indicate irritation or allergy. However, if your child’s eyes are markedly red (including under the eyelids) and accompanied by thick, yellow or green drainage, he/she may have pink eye.

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RASHES — Rashes can be caused by many things, a few of which may be contagious. A sudden appearance of a rash over any part of the body with an unknown case and accompanied by fever or other symptoms should be evaluated by the doctor.

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RINGWORM — Any circular scaly patch seen along the hairline or in the scalp must be evaluated by a physician as it may be ringworm of the scalp, which is high contagious. Oral medications are usually the treatment of choice, but your doctor may recommend a special shampoo or ointment. Your child may return after treatment has begun,

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LICE — If your child persistently scratches his head or complains of an itchy scalp, check for pin-point sized grayish white eggs (nits) within 1/4 inch of the scalp that will not flick off the hair shaft. The louse bug is very small and wingless and the eggs are more easily detected. They are often found behind the ears, along the nape of the neck or on the crown of the head. Treatment is a special shampoo available at drug stores or grocery stores before retuning to school. Treatment must be repeated in 7-10 days. Please follow the instructions on the container carefully. Please notify the school nurse if your child is treated for head lice so she can do appropriate case finding.

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Longwood Elementary School 441 Longwood Drive Glenwood, IL 60425

School: (708) 757-2100 Absentee Line: (708) 756-2872 Dr. Reginald Patterson, Principal