It’s that time of year!

The time has changed; the temperatures are dropping; thus signaling winter is on its way.  This time of year has us experiencing more sickness in the school.  What can you do to help keep your student healthy?

Physicians recommend some simple steps to help us all stay healthy.

1.   Wash your hands.  It is so simple to do to keep germs at bay.  Every classroom, bathroom, and cafeteria has a hand sanitizer dispenser.  Remind your kids to wash and sanitize throughout the day.

2.     "Use a new toothbrush after you've had a cold, the flu, a mouth infection, or sore throat," says dentist Jeff Golub-Evans, D.D.S., director of the New York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in New York City. "Germs can hide in the toothbrush and lead to reinfection."

3.     Get outside when the sun is shining.  Winter is the time where 6% of Americans suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder).  Ten-fifteen minutes of sunshine can help lift their moods during the winter.

4.     Exercise.  Stay active even when they don’t fill like it.

5.     Drink plenty of water.  It helps to keep our minds and bodies hydrated. 

6.   Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

7.     Consider getting a flu shot. 

After taking all these precautions, if your student ends up sick, keep them home.  Please don’t share.  Contact their teachers via e-mail or the front office for any make-up work. 

Help us keep Scott County 9^th Grade School a safe place from illness.