This is a good time to send in an extra pair of clothes (weather appropriate)…
accidents happen to the best of us…

Warm weather is here with sunny, warm days and early emergence of pollen and molds that trigger seasonal allergies.  Children, who have never been diagnosed with seasonal allergies before, are often affected when the pollen/mold levels are high.

Common symptoms include itchy/watery eyes, nasal stuffiness/drainage, scratchy throat, and headaches.  If your child suffers from allergy symptoms, please contact your doctor for advice on eye drops, nasal sprays, or an appropriate non-drowsy allergy medication that can be taken before school to provide all day relief from symptoms.

Poison Ivy is everywhere.  Contact with the oil from the plant’s leaf causes irritation and a red pimple-like rash.  Children should wear appropriate clothing to protect skin exposure to poison ivy, especially in wooded or grassy areas.  Showering after being outdoors is also a good practice to prevent irritation.  If a skin rash develops, over-the-counter medications such as caladryl lotion or hydrocortisone cream will provide relief from minor symptoms.  When the rash affects the face or eyes, contact your doctor,  a prescription medication may be needed.  It is important to remove over-the-head clothing carefully to protect the face and eyes from contact with poison ivy on clothing.

As outdoor evening activities increase, the time of day when mosquitoes are most active, use of bug repellent can help prevent bites. Ticks can be found in the woods, but also in low bushes, grass and on pets.  It is a good practice to check children and pets for ticks when they come in from outdoors.

Drinking enough fluids and good nutrition are very important during the warm weather as the body works harder to regulate temperature.  Please encourage your child to have a full glass of a beverage, water preferred, with breakfast and to bring a drink for snack and lunch.  Sunscreen can be applied in the morning, before school, since recess is usually outdoors, weather permitting.

With warm weather, please be reminded of the Hazlet School District Dress Code, intended to help students develop appropriate clothing choices for the setting. Very brief shorts, spaghetti straps, and other revealing clothing are discouraged in the school setting in order to give your child the privacy she/he deserves. For your child’s safety, only appropriate shoes should be worn for running and playing on the playground. Please avoid sandals, open-toed shoes, and/or shoes with heels. We appreciate your support in creating a school climate most conducive to safety and learning.

Zika Virus and other Mosquito Transmitted Illnesses
Tick- Borne Illnesses and Lyme Disease