H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update 10-22-09

Like other districts, we are experiencing more flu-related absences in our schools.  It would not be unusual to see absence rates in a classroom or school of 10 to 20%. We continue to remind students about prevention strategies and appreciate your help with keeping ill children at home until they are fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication). Our district is in communication with the public health departments to monitor absence rates and symptoms.  For most people the flu remains a mild/moderate illness and resolves in 3-5 days. 

Both King and Snohomish counties have received small allotments of H1N1 vaccine.  Most doses are going to private health care providers and hospitals.  The public health centers have a small supply that is available for people ages 6 months to 25years who are not insured or low-income AND have health conditions that put them at a higher risk for flu complications.  A list of those centers and their hours are posted on the school district website www.nsd.org (centers).  Families with children at risk for flu complications, who have a regular medical provider, should get information from that provider about vaccine availability.  The school district may host a health department vaccine clinic in November when the supply is sufficient to vaccinate all people.  Please remember to check the district website or King County Public Health and Snohomish County Public Health websites for updates and new information.

For the latest information about the swine flu and the District's response to it, check the Northshore School District H1N1 Influenza website.

Northshore School District's H1N1 Influenza Information website
Sep 2 letter to Northshore families - English  Español

Eduplace is a resource available to parents and families looking for additional math support for their student at home. Parents will find:
  eGlossary
  Unit Overviews and letters
  Math Background information
  Student resources for home, including eGames and e Manipulatives

For more information,visit http://eduplace.com. Once there, select our state (Washington), then mathematics, and lastly Math Expressions. Parents will find math resource information by selecting the "Families" tab.

Families may apply for free and reduced meals with the Northshore School District at any time during the school year.

Family incomes that fall within specified guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture may qualify. If families qualify they may also be eligible for reduced fees for other school programs such as field trips and participation fees for sports.

Applications are available at all schools or by request from the Northshore Food Service Office at 425-408-7822.

Head Start helps children get ready for school. Our program at Kenmore Elementary is a FREE, part-day pre-school program for 3 and 4 year olds. To qualify, your family must meet income guidelines.

If you would like to speak with someone about our program, please call Barbara Stratton at 425-408-4861. Interpreters are available. Feel free to leave a message in your home language. Applications are also available in the Kenmore Elementary school office. 

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