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From: EPSSubject: Important Info for Parents - Mar 18th
Enfield Public Schools would like to share with you the following:
- We recognize that the current public health emergency is resulting in an increase of stress on families.
- If you or your child are experiencing an immediate safety concern call 911.
- If you or your child are experiencing a behavioral mental health crisis call 211.
- If you would like to access support services, please contact the following:
- For children over 8 years of age, please call Youth and Family Services at 860-253-6380.
- For children under 8 years of age, please call the Family Resource Center 860-253-5214.
- If you would like to contact your child’s counselor or social worker, please do so via their school email address.
From: EPS Notification System
Subject: Helpful COVID 19 Tips w/ Children
When children and youth watch news on TV about an infectious disease outbreak, read about it in the news, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious—as much as adults. This is true even if they live far from where the outbreak is taking place and are at little to no actual risk of getting sick. Young people react to anxiety and stress differently than adults. Some may react right away; others may show signs that they are having a difficult time much later. As such, adults do not always know when a child needs help. This tip sheet will help parents, caregivers, and teachers learn some common reactions, respond in a helpful way, and know when to seek support.
1.Tips DURING INFECTIOUS OUTBREAKS .pdf
2.Managing-Reactions-to-the-Coronavirus.pdf
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Recent events have raised concerns about the prevention of contagious infections like the flu and the coronavirus. Hand washing has been identified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as the most effective way to prevent the spread of these infections. In our efforts to keep students healthy, proper hand washing techniques are being reviewed with students. Healthy habits begin at home, and so we are hoping you will join us in our efforts and help your child maintain the most effective hand washing techniques at home as well.
Below you will find effective hand washing skills outlined in the CDC’s Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign.
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.
Follow these five steps every time.
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
If soap and water aren’t available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
For more information on Life is Better with Clean Hands visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing.
Sincerely,
Trisha Vayda, BSN, RN, NCSN
Enfield Public Schools