Weekly Clinic Update:

There were several reported cases of the Flu (influenza B) in the first grade and many reported cases of strep throat throughout the school. Many students were also sent home due to stomach pain with nausea and vomiting.  Dry skin rashes, bloody nose, seasonal allergies, and asthma symptoms were other frequent complaints. To avoid dry skin or lips, use lotion or Vaseline. Seasonal allergy symptoms can be treated with many over the counter and/or prescription medications. Please see your child's health care provider if your child's allergies or asthma has flared or is not controlled.  

Health Update:

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat/tonsils. Exposure to strep throat can occur if you are close to someone who is coughing, sneezing or from sharing food, utensils or drink. Children can develop a sore throat for various reasons.....viruses, bacteria, allergies, or environmental irritants. Many sore throats turn into colds within 2-3 days, but strep throat is different.  The symptoms of strep throat may include: sore throat, fever, red tonsils with/out white patches, headache, upset stomach, tender and swollen neck glands, or rash. If you suspect strep throat, please seek medical care for diagnosis and treatment. Strep throat is treated with antibiotics. Your child may return to school after they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours and fever-free for 24 hours without temperature reducing medication.

Stomach bugs are contagious, so please keep your child home until they are symptom-free (no nausea, vomiting or diarrhea) for 24 hours and fever-free for 24 hours without temperature reducing medications. Please be diligent in following prevention measures and the school policy with all illnesses.

Reminder for 5th Grade Parents:  Rising 6th Graders: The State of Virginia requires a Tdap booster immunization prior to entering 6th grade. It may be helpful to make your appointment before the end of the school year. Otherwise, it must be submitted before the first day of 6th grade. 

Recall of Epi-Pens: Mylan has expanded their recall of 

their Epi-Pen auto injector. Wehave checked all Epi-Pens in the clinic and you will be notified if your child's Epi-Pen is recalled. Please check for the full list of recalled lots to check your Epi-Pens at home: Click here.

Recall of Ventolin HFA 200D Inhalers: GlaxoSmithKline issued a recall on 3 lots of these inhallers 6ZP003, 6ZP9944, 6ZP9848. We have checked all inhalers in the clinis and you will be notified if your child's inhaller has been recalled. Please check your child's inhaler at home. I fyou have any questions, please call the company's response center at 1-888-825-5249.

Many Blessings,

Julianne Duffy, RN, BSN

Mary K.. Rogowski RN, FNP, MSN

We had a new music teacher today, Ms. Emma Ladowicz (3B)! She was loved by all the students, and Mrs. Salinas enjoyed having her musical assistant help with her classes!

Come out to the  St. Timothy Catholic School Spring Golf Tournament!

Thursday, April 27th at 1:00 PM! 

Bring a foursome or register yourself for a fun day of golf and fellowship at the award winning Westfield Golf Club in Clifton, Virginia.  

The fee is only $125 per golfer or $500 for a foursome and includes green fees, cart, amazing prizes and contests, lunch & dinner and an opportunity to win a brand new BMW!  For information or to sponsor a hole, click here or call 703-378-9408.  Looking for a way to earn your Points for Parents? Please contact Kelly Schmank for ideas.

Today, Seminarian, Joseph Jacobeen spoke

with a number of classes about his vocation! 

Here he is speaking to 3B!