Dear Parent/Guardian,

As we enter into the Winter season and begin seeing increased numbers of flu, COVID, RSV and other highly contagious viruses, we wanted to remind you of the following: 

• Please keep your student home if they are sick

  • Qualifying symptoms may include: fever, vomit, diarrhea, trouble eating, lack of sleep, severe cough, runny nose, or another symptom that is interfering with their ability to learn. 

  • Students must be fever (100.0F) free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, as well as vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours, before returning to school. 

While at school, please remind your students to: 

• Cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing

• Use a tissue to wipe or blow their nose 

• Not share food or utensils with their friends or classmates

• Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water

We still highly encourage masking. 

While there is still not a vaccine for RSV. Influenza and COVID vaccines are available. Please check in with your healthcare provider for further information or visit: Alameda County Immunization Clinics or  http://www.cdc.gov 

Sincerely, 

Nic McMaster

Director of Student Services