Things are settled in for the year! I am completing the paperwork for all my asthmatic students and those with food/insect allergies. Some of that was completed during the open house in September. There have been a variety of illnesses so far. Several cases of strep in both grade levels, one student with pneumonia, lots of colds and the ever present stomach viruses!!! HANDWASHING is still the #1 way to prevent the spread of common illness- producing germs!! Another trick is: Teach your child to cough or sneeze into the fold of their elbows or turn into their shoulder!! This keeps the germs off their hands, and they are not spreading those infectious water droplets into the air!! PLEASE refer to my FAQ section for specific information on policies related to illness and injury. ############################################################################## ## REMEMBER: Ms. Scelza-Pond is available every day from 8:20am- 3:20pm. You can call the schoolat 384-4010 ext. 106. Please leave a voice message if I don't answer. I may be with another student. I will get back to you promptly. Thank You. My email address is lpond@msad35.net.