Health & Safety

Today's post is about something very important to both you and your children--health & safety. First, for those of you that missed Open House, Mrs. Phillips had the police come by and talk to the parents about the child restraint law. The police randomly stop by all of Metro's schools throughout the year and check to be sure that all children are restrained properly (car seat, booster seat, seat belt, etc.). These visits are unannounced. Last year on one visit they gave out 100 tickets. Please be sure to keep your children safe & buckled up properly according to the law. If you need assistance with purchasing a car seat, you can go to this site for more information: http://health.nashville.gov/CH/ch_carseat.htm. You can also go to any Fire Station to have your car seat inspected to be sure it is installed properly.
Second, we have had an extraordinary number of absences today at HJ. Please watch your child for any signs of illness. If s/he is sick, s/he must stay at home. While it may be inconvenient, it is critical for the safety of your child and the other children in the classroom. When kids come to school sick, they spread their germs around to others and then we have a cycle of illnesses. If you keep your sick child home, it will prevent this cycle. Remember to refer to the Open House handout or Metro's website if you have any questions about the policy. Any child with a fever MUST be kept out of school until they are FEVER-FREE for 24 hours. They are NOT fever-free if you give them Tylenol to bring the fever down. If your child is under a physician's care for an illness, s/he will need a doctor's note allowing them to return to school. Please be considerate of this policy.
Thanks for all of your help and support--this will be a great year if we work together as a team!