Are you ready for flu season?

It's likely that the coming flu season will once again be dominated by discussion of the Swine Flu, also known as the H1N1 virus.

KCD has acted on recommendations from the CDC and the Department of Education, most of which boil down to common sense: asking children to sneeze into tissues or the inside of their elbow, frequent handwashing, and increased vigilance for anyone exhibiting flulike symptoms. Teachers have been asked to communicate and reinforce these behaviors with their students. As an additional precaution, we have installed hand sanitizer dispensers in every classroom.

For more information on what you can do at home, please take a minute to read through the following parent resources from the CDC. Please note that KCD's sick policy mirrors that of the CDC: children must be free of symptoms and fever for 24 hours before returning to school.

Steps for parents to protect children
Steps for parents with children at high risk for complications

If your child is diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, please inform your division director.